Going out on a limb here ( I still have one good one, thanks) but I’ll take that as a not in this lifetime. I’m hoppy to see that you skipped right over the first question. But at least you refrain from any knee-jerk reactions, or leaping to unfounded conclusions. All you say has at a foothold in reality.
And (without prejudice) I agree completely that it may not bode well. His actions may be viewed as a stepping on of toes, the kicking of shins, and will harm his chances at promotion.
And yes, you know I am just needling you (surprise) LOL. Take comfort in the fact that soon enough they will be needling me. :-)
You may have lucked out, fred. If Girlene was your doctor, she might have amputated by now. She loves working the saw.