Capt'n Stable,
Fully understand your input, but then again remember a private message you sent sometime back indicating that my input was...a prime example of CRM, not.
Been around a very long time and can positively say that CRM will not land the aeroplane when it does indeed go pear shaped, and the junior First Officer, faced with a very challanging situation, is up to his behind in alligators (failed systems, incapacitated Captain...etc)...it is ONLY positive, concise training from senior guys, supported my management who understand that said training is very important.
Automatics are fine in the normal flow of operations, but practiced hand flying is essential for safety.
Agree...or not?