[nickcarraway]

You really think he is better off not letting that one go? That is especially bad for him because it undercuts his strengths: defense and the war on terrorism. He hasn't appeased anyone on the other side, but he's managed to anger his supporters. That was just not smart.

[Cold Heat]

That was just not smart.

In retrospect, you are right. But I think they totally misjudged the reaction.