the "ship" is taking on water
the "rats" are getting wet, wondering how long they can tread water alone
Thought the "story" was legitimate at the time, who would stage a stunt like that knowing Q could call them out.
Was probably someone close to Brennan who pulled that stunt on him, and threw him under the bus later (no honor among thieves….)
>wondered if those engaging the shills endlessly are just part of the game
the goodclown/badclown routine
most often "kosher related"