Originally Posted by
Rainbows
I think it consolidates the new regimes position.
How so? The new regime is FLL and LAS. If you didn't read between the lines two weeks ago, Council 18 reps were the supporters of the old regime. Now then, Council 18 holds two thirds of the MEC officer positions. With this "cave", FLL and LAS have undermined themselves by taking the victory handed them by their council members and have turned it into defeat.
The FLL and LAS reps are acting like Republicans when they need to act like Democrats. Republicans win and share power, which leads to Democratic victories. Democrats win and consolidate power, which leads to long runs controlling both houses of Congress.
Think about this, the FLL reps were elected to dump the old regime, specifically the Negotiators. They now possibly face recalls due to this "cave". The only way to save the revolution is for them to remove the Negotiators.
It won't happen. The FLL group will fracture, which will lead to more fractures and pretty soon we'll be signing another concessionary contract. (If you think C2010 was not concessionary you probably don't understand simple math)
In the mean time, DFW is growing restless. All DFW has for representation is the Scheduling Chair. Which is nice.