The truth is like myself (not all but) most United fans will just accept it for what it is, because we're mostly more indifferent to it than we let on.
Yeah, I think you're largely right about that.
It won't simply pass without any controversy, mind you. It will be
more controversy than it was when you were purchased - because United have (many) more fans, both locally and in general.
But, ultimately, it won't matter.
It will be, let's say, normalized very quickly.
The number of United fans who will - in one way or another - actually abandon the club is likely bound to be insignificant in the grand scheme of things (the perspective of any new owner).
I'd abandon the club personally. As in - I wouldn't give a feck anymore in any shape or form. But I'm a former season ticket holder who no longer resides in Manchester, and who hasn't spent a penny on anything United related for years directly.
How many current season ticket holders would not renew if we were bought by Dubai (or whatever)? I personally know United fans who wouldn't - but realistically, they won't be in the majority. And in any case, they don't represent the real money in the first place. Match revenue is insignificant compared to other sources of income. A new owner of the sort we're talking about won't give a feck about local, match-going fans.
(They won't give a feck about legitimate sources of income at all - so, yeah.)
How many of United's
global fan base would jump ship if we end up being owned by Dubai (or whatever)?
Not nearly enough.
So, yeah - again, you're right.