Do you think the Democrats are worried that you’re going to vote Republican?

Yes? That's why they're all about Dick Cheney.

Nah, I think escape is possible, but we need to move away from the bigger flames. You’re the one who thinks standing still and letting the fire choose is the way to go – for some reason…

Then you agree that escape is what matters and choosing the more comfortable flames to die in is not what's important. There's a difference between claiming "I can survive longer in these flames which will help me to escape" vs the previous position you were arguing for, "Forget escaping, what matters is these flames are more comfortable than those flames."

It sure does. It’s still moot in this context though.

No it isn't.