Originally Posted by
Normann
It takes time to get the full story. It takes time to end up paired together with the players who were involved and get their personal vintage point and reasoning and make your own judgement about their character.
I know most of the players, and enjoy a cold beverage with some of the biggest proponents of each, mainly Captains (who don't seem to be the firebrands that some of the FO's are on the other board - hence my feeling that the most
vocal opposition is in the right seat). Both have their points, and I try to always listen with an open mind. Lincoln's cabinet included all of his rivals in his party, and Obama's Sec. of State was his major rival - differing opinions, provided they can unite behind a common goal, will yield superior solutions.
As far as honesty. Yeah, honesty is clearly not a problem of the MEC but the problem of the opposition. Just remember the mud throwing that went on and is still going on.
I'm uncomfortable labeling those who don't agree with our leadership's current direction as having problems with 'honesty' or 'character'. These labels prevent the discussion from remaining civil, professional, and, most importantly, productive.