This is a question I asked myself to test my objectivity, and my political bias,( which I suspect is the opposite of yours... the bias that is )
What if "Woodsy " had come out swinging against Howard & Bush instead of singing their praise. And everything else, the talk for cash etc. etc. was the same.
I suspect you would be calling him a "messenger of truth" & extolling his virtues, instead of strongly critisising him.
Before you answer this, think about it seriously and... "to thine own self be true " ......... then tell us !
But out of sympathy, because you have had a trying night right here on h/c .... take your time.
For the record,
I'm not a bit impressed by his behaviour.
I look forward to your considered reply in due course.