Now they jump in and intervene to play the role of hero, begging the question: why not sooner?
Rhetorically, the answer implied is that, had they made their voices and opinions known earlier, it might not have seemed as heroic as it does now. Letting circumstances become dire, when they could have been prevented altogether suggests performances are crafted and dishonest for the purpose of branding, marketing or personal fame.
Sort of like if John McAfee reared his head right about now, but with greater subtlety.
Rhetorically, the answer implied is that, had they made their voices and opinions known earlier, it might not have seemed as heroic as it does now. Letting circumstances become dire, when they could have been prevented altogether suggests performances are crafted and dishonest for the purpose of branding, marketing or personal fame.
Sort of like if John McAfee reared his head right about now, but with greater subtlety.