Explicitly? I don't think so. I've never asked after their politics, and they haven't volunteered the information; obviously, outing themselves as a member of any given family would influence the people they speak to. But I've had the impression at least one of the families is funding them.
If you're about to suggest speaking to them--I think that would be wise. Regardless how you feel about how the city is governed, speaking to those who have authority before you tell the whole city the details will avoid sweeping the rug out from under their feet.
[More than they already have. In deference to the attempt to not be a dick, Solomon doesn't say that part.]
private;
Maybe I should have.
[Which is an admission all on its own.]
Explicitly? I don't think so. I've never asked after their politics, and they haven't volunteered the information; obviously, outing themselves as a member of any given family would influence the people they speak to. But I've had the impression at least one of the families is funding them.
If you're about to suggest speaking to them--I think that would be wise. Regardless how you feel about how the city is governed, speaking to those who have authority before you tell the whole city the details will avoid sweeping the rug out from under their feet.
[More than they already have. In deference to the attempt to not be a dick, Solomon doesn't say that part.]