Exactly. You've pinpointed the essence of the whole thing. "Do you what you're told (shut up - don't complain - consume) or we'll fuck you up". This a minor but nevertheless significant display of state power, a little bit of shock and awe for the benefit of anyone else in the crowd who might have the stupid idea that power is accountable. I don't deny that the boy is an annoying little twerp (doubly so because I have no doubt that if there is an American economy 10 years hence, he'll be comfortably ensconced within the establishment) but in a democracy (something all of use can only dream of seeing anywhere in the world) annoying little twerps get to be a pain in the arse, at least where politicians are concerned.Now if you fuck around and don't follow instructions -- zap