To address, in small part, the idea of resistance to analysis:

By and large, Mudcatters are an educated bunch. I know of several with graduate degrees (some more than one) and several who hold doctorates. Many are polyglottal, all or almost all are well-traveled and well-read.    Those without formal academic qualifications compensate with extensive life experiences. It is difficult to get people of this type to hold still for examination if they don't want to -- they know how to wiggle away, a technique perfected by years of practice.