Gaunty
I don't disagree with you much on any of what you have said. There were a number not happy with the way Patroni 'retired' and what happened afterwards. But there were also a lot who were. Me, I'm hurting my bum on the fence pickets.
But you have identified a few in AOPA who are trying to keep it 'shiny side up' and you possibly know who they are better than me. But if you, and the guy you quoted, aren't in the game then who will support them.
If as you say the arrogant ones are stuffing GA with their opinions is it not you who loses.
Chuck