Also, my Irish friends all have the predilection of saying things like, "You man in charge there..." whether he is my man or not, just seemed appropriate given your message.
As you say, we'll see. But I think it is indicative of the normative behavior. They'll get rid of the headline mockable and defend the indefensible easier-to-defend.
I do disagree with Tomalsky though; the tide of Progressive does flow in our direction. There are many fewer kings or queens of consequence, many rich are asking to be taxed, and 'freedom from' is gradually being replaced by actual plain ol' 'freedom'. Never underestimate their intelligence, always underestimate their knowledge.
Frank Delaney ~ Ireland
:) ~"When an inner situation is not made conscious, it appears outside as fate." Karl Jung~