Axiom;
Murphie is naive to think he could "stay apolitical and divorced from factional fights etc."
Everyone starts off believing that they can leave that part aside, but the difficulty will be remaining neutral while "keeping the ba$tards honest," because what is he going to do when he finds out some are not being honest or ethical? How will Murphie handle that? Will he not "prostitute himself" and be a YES man, or will he take a stand and demand truth and accountability?
Snarek;
You have hit the nail on the head.