Originally Posted by SoCalGuy

Agreed on the "outsider" part.....BUT, I would see Moak's presence as a possible benefit in getting the two MEC-Chair's to the table, stop the game-playing, and get a 'game-plan' in place sooner rather than later (later is something we DON'T have). I'm NOT advocating that Moak come bee-bop'in into the room with a 'game-plan' (most likely with a ALPA-National's slant) in hand as the holy grail in which to work. I would listen (and just that) what he has to say, and let him attempt to spur the two sides to get on a path....and do so quickly.

Let's face it OU, the "My Way, or the Highway" stance is not going to fly for eitherside on the topic. We are going to NEED Group-Unity to stand behind on ANY future/cordinated Release Request, there's NO two-ways about it. All I'm saying is that having a meeting of the minds (Moak there, maybe??), bury the ego's, go to the table to......present 'game plan'.....review-Q&A....revamp, if needed......a viable/solid plan that garners as much Support/Solidarity as possible. Again, if we DON'T have the two "S" just mentioned, it plays right into MGT's hands of gifting them the perfect whip-saw.

To be blunt/honest......I DO have a lot doubt on the Release being given, BUT at this point, I am all for a CORDINATED/UNIFIED request.

Solutions??