re: #96 wrenchwench
I lean towards the middle option, except the slip wasn’t Freudian. He said he’d never do it, so he knows it’s wrong, but that it might cross his mind, so we know the idea tempts him. It is a peek into his psyche, and it does cause retching.
It really is insight into his lack of insight on the matter.
He is not particularly unique in the matter. It is his behavior that is germane.
Think LBJ.