Of course the shock and surprise from the spearcarriers could possibly be genuine. How could they act so spontaneous and candid if it weren't real? I think people on this page imagine the left to consist of otherwise rational people who have adopted an evil course, and therefore couldn't possibly be confused and surprised, every act and word being scripted. The reality (as I have been saying) is that they are all psychotic, believing in their own bullshit delusions. Biden was put to the test. If he passed, all would be well. But he didn't, so Plan B is now on the stove. The top of the pyramid has no concern for the stability and confidence of the bottom. The bottom has nowhere else to go. The deliberation of the top is not contradictory to the confusion at the bottom.