If you have found yourself in the midst of a power struggle with an authority figure, you will need to be diplomatic and use your common sense. Giving in to explosive emotions now can only result in mayhem, and will cause you problems for quite awhile. That’s not to say that you should back down if you feel that you’re right, but you have to behave like someone who is running for office. Use discretion in what you say and do, and don’t throw mud. Fighting dirty will only make neutral parties think less of you. Take the high road.