Love it or hate it, the merits are debatable, but SmartPref is very clear sign to SKW, ASA, Brad Holt, Jerry, etc...that the XJT group is bargaining in a VERY CLEAR, "Shout it from the mountain tops" attempt to meet your group half-way. The ASA group is the one saying "pound sand."

You, Joe Merchant, and CA Tony's attempt to color it differently is nothing more than an exercise intellectual dishonesty, and a childish attempt to build a straw man to drive the groups apart.

Don't be so sure Mgmt sees you guys as their little angel.