Conspiracy theories really do come true.

[pms]

>The Repcons seem like they
>are on a suicide mission, Charge
>of the Light Brigade, Pickett's
>Charge. They already lost
>two Speakers. 
>
>

Or-----

They all think this is a bad time to be in power.  And maybe Newt's just
lurking in the night, sucking blood to gain strength for his reappearance.