arayder wrote:
One has to wonder if the goodfer world is going to eventually suffer "Crawford fatigue".
I think the problem is going to be twofold, for one the Crawfords expect to be able to generate an
army of supporters angry mob at the drop of a Panama although the
supporters angry mob doesn't get anything for it's help.
This is going to raise a sense of entitlement in the Crawfords, making them feel and behave like gang bosses. One could easily imagine Tom standing up to the deliverymen telling them that they had better do as he says or he'll have thousands here to make them. Which is going to lead to their behaviour becoming all the more obnoxious.
At the same time individuals within the mob are likely to tire of constantly being asked to make time to help the Crawfords, especially when given short notice and may ask to be let in on details so they can plan out their days. This is likely going to lead to accusations and infighting, with the Crawfords removing supporters from their own ranks or other members of the mob chasing them out.
If they keep this up I would wager that they stand a very good chance of managing to lose their home and also piss off everyone who would be their friend through behaviour that is petulant, arrogant and childish. However in the meantime we have to remember that some people have shown themselves willing (or have been idiotic enough to fail to consider the consequences) to risk serious jail time for the Crawfords. That is evidence of a degree of power over the mob. People are harming themselves for the Crawfords and the Crawfords are enjoying their time in the limelight.