> One might well have assumed that "admire" and "like" (in this
> sense) were synonymous.  But Jinx would have us consider
> otherwise.

An example I could use is performers. I may like some artist, eg
a comedian or musician, on a personal level, but not admire them.
I might consider them a nice guy but material is weak or crap and
feel they're in the wrong business. So I don't admire them for
hanging around. OTOH I could admire them for stick-to-it-iveness.
In that regard, "admire" is not a suitable word

"admire" is subject to the fickleness and personality and views of
the "admirer". There are so many qualities to take into account. As
an extreme example - Kim Jong-il. Speaking unemotionally, you
could admire how he unites North Korea. The way he does it ? Not
admirable (to Western eyes)

"admire" is open to too much (mis)interpretation

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