I also wish him the best. As for his reputation, no one loses his reputation for exposing anyone seeking to bring down the government.
Oh, and my comment about the picture shown by the networks, it was a tongue in cheek thing. (Man, did I feel small when I read your post). But you have to admit, not the most flattering shot. I should know, I never see a flattering shot of myself, LOL!
Sorry if I came across nasty, but this is not an easy day.