[Azhiaziam]

I hate beating a dead horse but your thoughts are totally wrong. I do not see how a good player who is in observance of the field and knows what is going on is not going to raise preflop on the button with a decent hand or even a mediocre hand. I can only see him limping in very few situations slow playing a very strong hand like aces or kings. Or having something along the line of jt suited. Even with aces I doubt he would slow play it. Why would he allow the blinds in with a limp so they can play any two cards a 78 hits a board a lot more often then ak. Also the button has to worry about calling my allin bet because the small blind also limped in. I am not saying checking is totaly wrong but post flop if you hit nothing and the board comes 4qt you got to fold or lose to any bluff of allin if either of your opponents hit a queen or a ten. The best option is to put your money in a short table with an ace and hope to double up and if not start a new tournament. You need chips and the only way you are gonna get them is bet them. The worse case is you are against ak or something and you still have a live card. If you dont start fighting two fisted and scratching biting clawing your way up you will be out of the tournament anyhow so start taking chances.