note that the first chunk of the piece spends time to analogize SV to the CCP, in terms of its willingness to take attacks (of humor). So, for your quote, a sk

note that the first chunk of the piece spends time to analogize SV to the CCP, in terms of its willingness to take attacks (of humor). So, for your quote, a skeptical interpretation of the text may assert the author was merely praising SV in the same fashion one might appraise the party.