Hey Traf
really missed your posts - your use of words exceeds my ability with numbers by an order of magnitude;-)
1) I agree - should have been neutral recommendation IMHO
2) If someone says something that is bull**** - I call bull****. Like saying "we can't do IA for 10 years" - not true. But on forums almost everyone that posts is a vociferous NO - so of course most of arguments are against the NO voters using flawed or incorrect 'facts' to justify their position. It is quite ok to have all the facts and still vote NO. Just don't use BS to justify it.
3) this deal was supposed to be voted on around 5-6 months ago. No rush. But if the membership want longer, just vote it down and keep CC/TB.
4) I honestly don't know the best path forward. Is it the devil you know(sign and get agreements) or don't sign and see what happens. I am just very grateful that decision will be made by 2400 of my peers.
Anyway - keep posting please - I have always enjoyed reading them.