Q: If The form of address, you understand, is merely the battleground for the simmering war between them., can we say that "The form of address is just the landscape for the battle between them."?

A: yes

Q: If and uh i can't really think of anything else offhand that uh, can we say that "I don't remember anything else off the top of my head."?

A: yes

Q: If And if politicians believe that an election is rigged, in the sense that the favorite will probably win regardless of expenditures, they'll buy fewer campaign commercials., can we say that "Political commercials are affected by the election process."?

A: yes

Q: If The only moments of conviction come from an Asian-American dominatrix called Pearl (Lucy Liu), who brings far more glee to the task of beating people up than the picture's star or director., can we say that "Pearl was a fan favorite."?

A:
yes