Well ferris and PMS, being new to AsA I really wouldn't dare comment on things that happened before my entanglement. But I read Hempy's post and it says it all for me.
As for taking ****, you should step in one of those RAAF guys shoes for a year and then complain.
If you're all bitter with previous management or the Goverment, you have the next elections to fix things...Don't take it out on the rest of the world.
And I'm still looking forward to meeting you all (nearly...except the tosspots! Real classy...)