Here we go again! Where have you been hiding the past 12 months? I think you've been in your tent too long Herrstiffler.
Have to say I agree with Herrstiffler - this has gone on for far too long now - flying in Spain used to be a joy (!) but this scandalous waste of fuel and time should be sorted pronto!
How about swapping some of the controllers at LATCC or Maastricht say with those at Madrid or Barcelona? - we'd see some major changes within days methinks.