I read an article, might have been postes here, that basically explained his raise as somewhat of a retainer through bankruptcy. I'd like to give the guy the benefit of the doubt and hope he didnt go to the board for this raise rather they gave it to him so he wouldn't leave for something better. From what I have been able to gather the real problem lies with the BOD. The majority holders are unhappy with them and probably for good reasons we know nothing about. Id like to think that Menke didnt ask for the raise, but he didn't decline it either which is what grinds my gears. I had high hopes for this guy and I am dissapointed that he took the raise and has yet to tell his employees anything. I feel like I did when I found out Santa Claus wasn't real.