John: Oh, goodie!
FDK!
At least some people still accept Superman's help.
If you think about it from a cost standpoint, it would be stupid for the oil company to say 'no' to Superman.
that she didn't tell him.
That would require communication.
He assumes Lois will be given real power. Plus, he has no clue that her getting the job was delayed by Luthor negotiating for more concessions.
Yes to the latter. Regarding the former, he assumes (probably wrongly) that Luthor's fiancee/wife would have more power at LNN than just your average correspondent.
Not in any direct or planned way. Things are bad, really bad.
Two! I now have two points!
“Sure! Why the hell not? What else do you have to lose?” she scoffed.
Oh no, don't ever say that.
Not in one of my stories.