Bill is dealing with Political and Strategical constrains that Mason is not. Truth or not, worrying about it won't change anything. Just like dealing in the stock market. Do your best to assess the situation, make an educated guess and don't sweat the small stuff. And never, never pass up a sure thing for a hopeful promise. Will I be at AA one day, maybe but I am sure not going to pass up an offer from Delta or United in the hopes that those idiots in the "six pack" ever figure out how to run a successful company.