I just find it ironic that a guy would spend 3/4 of his intro letter boasting about his long association with the NC and Mike Arcamuzi, the current block 2 rep. Both gentlemen have a long record of doing a lot of great work for the union. IMHO...they also have a recent history of lip service to national on the age 60 issue and a horrible job on this LOA.]

I don't disagree with any of this. I'm not in any of the these blocks and am not voting. I agree with most of your comments, and even though I don't know your opposition, I'd vote for you if I was eligible. I just don't think it's good form to bash another candidate (who is not running against you). Let his competitor do that, or someone else. There's a reason Tony has all but disappeared from this board. As for your rah, rah , go get 'em sycophants, all I can say is WOW, I'm hurt!