But, of course...
How's tricks, EV?
It's the manner in which Dobson lays it out there - the threat - much more so than the message. You attack best when you merely tell the truth. Just ask the Swifties.
No threats needs be delivered - especially in reference to reneging on promisies that don't appear to have ever been made.
The good Doctor simply stated the facts about what the outcome would be of a sellout of the pro-life community.
He's one of the most humble of men, and doesn't make threats.