Don’t overestimate his intelligence.
I agree. No matter how intelligent anyone is, emotions can/do overrule sometimes.
I saw that rant live last night. It was a pure "let them eat cake" performance.
Rove can go straight to Hell unless/until he decides he's on our side. I suspect in the cold light of morning, he'll get hold of himself and do his duty.
Otherwise, he's finished in this town.