My purpose has not been therefore to bash AOPA as you put it for bashing sake but becasue I think it is important everyone understands that they should not look towards AOPA to argue their corner for the IMCr - because AOPA have already given up on that - unless I am very much mistaken?
You are very much mistaken. AOPA are ardent supporters of the IMC, it as after all an AOPA course. The last thing they want is to see it lost.
However they have followed due process and made the correct representations. Now we wait until the NPA comes out in March and the next round starts. AOPA understand and follow the process you do not.
The only thing you can do that AOPA won't is kidnap the EASA bods and hold them hostage until they give into your demands.
But like I said if you think you can have a greater impact by going off as a loose canon then you are welcome.
Just don't make an ass out of yourself by making assumptions about AOPA.