That non-literal interpretation makes a lot of sense. A lot. Especially in light of LtH. and that reading of the articles which come across as some sort of epiphany for him. Also yeah, not a big person for written words.

And the fact that he's willing to participate in a MUTINY of all things would speak to his being willing to cross the line in other places if the actual situation would bear it out.

And no doubt that he doesn't revist stuff. Once he decides he goes forward.

And why I thought of this I HAVE NO IDEA, but I so love so hard that bit in LH with the fortune teller and Bush just believing every word.