if (!$(key)) {

            var $el = $(key);
            if (!$el) {

                // HACK
                var html = $(key).outerHTML;

                // If it already exists *at* the target_id, then do nothing
                if ($el.parentNode.id == target_id) return;
                // Else: move it, destroy it, put it into the target
                var html = $el.outerHTML;