I did find the interviewer’s manner somewhat grating.
In what way was the interviewer grating?
Stark insulted him personally, his education, the university he attended and NEVER answers the questions put to him! Stark’s arrogance is completely over the top and his continuous non-answers to reasonable questions was quite amazing.
Persistence is necessary in the face of condescending arrogance and trying to avoid answering questions with questions such as "do you have a doctorate in economics", as if all lawmakers naturally are economic experts--essentially saying "who are you to be asking me these questions".
It's seldom possible to be perfect in handling such situations.
I thought the interviewer went above and beyond to be respectful and patient with the arrogant SOB.
Had the interviewer received an answer that even approached a sane answer, I’m sure he would have moved on. Stark couldn’t defend his position without seeming as wildly daft as the Mad Hatter, so he was left to denigrate Jan’s education background (what is Stark’s, by the way?) and threaten him with violence.
“I did find the interviewer’s manner somewhat grating.”
It’s intentional...this is a smart guy who is asking intentionally simple questions that any American with any grade level could ask and understand...the Ahole Rep he is talking to sneers at the education level he has, the elitist pig...