why did phil leave?

[War on Want]

Tweed seems to have left, too.  The combination of his and Phil's absences makes this place much more tolerable.  The two had an irritating sense of entitlement that put them at odds with just about everyone.  Only neither had any interest in actually discussing policy.

What? Tweed seems very easy to get along with. He doesn't get pissy and isn't sensitive like Phil is.