>>>If ity was as you described it, Two all ins pre flop,

Nobody was all in before the flop. I was on the button and limped in to see the flop...

>>>I would have blamed it on the fact that it was a $30 tourn.

Had nothing to do with it. All three were very good hands. Nobody was going anywhere.

>>>Why did you see the flop?

What difference does that make? However, if I'm in position with an A and can limp in to see a flop, I'm generally going to do it.

>>>And ultimately, one hand that goes against you does not invalidate smart play.

Well it can certainly end your tournament.

>>>You play the percentages and the players,

You're missing the point. What were the odds after the flop (before the big bet) that I would win the hand? Did it matter in the least?

That's poker