[COBOL2Java]

Absolutely true. And the corollary to this statement:

It is often said that the D.C. establishment, of which Comey was an entrenched member, operates solely on fear...Comey and all the senators on that committee fear losing the power they wield.

Is this: The higher you are in the Establishment, the greater is your fear of losing power.

...which is why the GOPe leadership hate Trump so much and want him GONE. He will take away the power they wield.

[cymbeline]

“The higher you are in the Establishment, the greater is your fear of losing power.”

So true! I’m now a clerk and constantly fear being demoted back to the mail room.

[Cecily]

I wish We the People would take away ALL the power the members of the GOPe wield (vote them out of office more quickly). We manage it occasionally.