Also, the kid has the look of someone who may have been picked on in high school which may have helped shape his world view. Speculation I know, but he has a little bit of an odd look to him to me so I could see it happening.

Unless you're saying that the powers that be intentionally left the proverbial door open knowing one of their kook allies would eventually come along uncoerced and of his own volition and take advantage? That might have more legs.

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