Who was it said "Put not your trust in princes?" And who was it that added "for they will plead expedience while spilling your blood from a safe distance?" ;-)
Well put!
That's why you won't see any comment. Without NN's public appeal and without publication in the wider media, turning away from NN is the expedient course.
Agreed.
Finally, it's worth observing that "chatter" threads are minority interest in UT, unlikely to be viewed by many apart from the small group of current participants.
Actually, I've learned recently that more individuals 'read' the chatter area than one might believe...though obviously they may not say anything.