Folding AA, top set vs obvious flush

[GrandmaStabone]

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I'm probably missing something here but why not check/call the river in this case? It costs the same as bet/fold and you get your shot at the pot. My thinking is that I want to get that set to showdown, but with the fourth spade, I want to do it cheaply.

All that being said, my post is probably reeking from my lack of experience.

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I've been away for awhile, but if I remember correctly the idea of the clarkmeister is, when the fourth suit drops and you dont have it, you should bet out of position. The logic being that any non flush hand will fold, giving you the pot, and any made flush will raise, letting you fold with a clear conscience.

That being said, i dont like this line here.