God, this is so uninspired and depressing that OF COURSE it will be what happens. I think if it does come to pass, it is also a sign that Kirk's time is short. No way is this a "long-term" (read: more than 2 years) play for him; instead it is, as you note, flipping the double birds to the administration on his way out the door by saying that nothing is going to change until he leaves.
Pat, you’re fucking insane. I’ve missed you. Nice to read your words again.
God, this is so uninspired and depressing that OF COURSE it will be what happens. I think if it does come to pass, it is also a sign that Kirk's time is short. No way is this a "long-term" (read: more than 2 years) play for him; instead it is, as you note, flipping the double birds to the administration on his way out the door by saying that nothing is going to change until he leaves.