[Cap Huff]

The rhetoric out of weasel territory changed almost over night. Threats of taking the matter to the WTO now give way to let's make a deal. Something happened, and it was more than simply a burst of magnanimity following the capture.

[Grampa Dave]

Flame throwing Rhetoric as you noted disappeared over night to "Yes, we will be glad to help and forgive the debt!"

Amazing behavioral changes can occur behind closed doors when the not so good guys see what the good guys have on them.