Actually I think it shows complete integrity. He literally won a popularity contest so that he could look out for the best interest in his block. He was well aware that his Block did not trust the judgement of the previous Block Rep and now he is reporting back what he knows....and is keenly aware it will be unpopular with those that shared his viewpoint and elected him. I think a Rep who is willing to tell you what he thinks, knowing full well that the assessment he made comes at the expense of his popularity is the very definition of integrity.

You could argue that his judgement is circumspect, or that he is too easily swayed, or that the snake oil salesmen have wicked mind control powers....but unless you are asserting that he lied to get elected, saying he lacks integrity and is untrustworthy is illogical.

I guess now he could also be recalled, and Block 7 could elect another person. What would happen if yet another Block rep gets elected and reports back similiar results? How many Reps must get elected and then recalled before his Block gets the "answer" they want? If the answer is "all of them"....then you are anouncing the triumph of ideaology over intellect.

At some point, you have to trust somebody, or you trust nobody. Perhaps the best thing we can do right now is trust the people we've elected to make their best assessment and show a little unity. Being tribal at this point is probably not the best way to work ourselves out of this problem. For the record, I did not vote for him.... But if I had the chance to do it again, I probably would. I have no interest in a Block Rep who has pre-determined a decision.