[Desdemona]

Look, I didn't know so much about Howlin before. I'm sorry for Howlin's loss. That wasn't my objection. It was the name calling by someone who really got my dander up this week.

And as matter of fact I happen to know Askel has had her own tradgedies. And she IS very bright.

[Chancellor Palpatine]

Looks to me like a case of not being wrapped too tight, and having some book smarts, with no common sense.