[Steely Tom]

Barry still has not grocked the concept of hubris and how it relates to himself.

Isn't hubris something that the protagonist doesn't become aware of until he's breathing his last?

That's the thing about hubris. It blinds its victim, but those nearby are all aware of it.

[purplelobster]

Ha Ha yes, I think that Barry’s own cabinet members must have gotten the message, but are too afraid to break the news to him.