The type A certifiers, they will do what they are told. They are minions caught up in this mess, and will ultimately lead to the mass cull in B1 guys (not their fault though).
Unfortunately this Type A thing is a hangover from the EASA System, and is bull**** in its own right. If these guys are so competent and knowledgeable as they are made out to be, they should go and prove it to themselves, the Regulator, their employer, and their peers, by becoming B.1 qualified.
So Just stand by now and watch guys running around like idiots, plugging 20 leaks with 10 fingers. The know-it-alls, the bulls at the gates and the corner cutters. Just make sure you know who the enemy is. There are many about, and not as high up as you may think.
The "knowers" (who don't know what they don't know) are generally obvious by their actions, as per your description above, and these same c**k suckers are part of the enemy, as you say, for they are often operating above their station.
There are still a few level headed men amongst us all.
There certainly are, and we are also those who call a spade a shovel when the need arises. The hardest man to beat is the honest man, and the "knowers" would fall short in this area if they looked in the mirror.
Ya all have a good day now. Regards, TBE.