You guys have deserved the right to talk about your lives direction via furlough. There are many guys out there with experience in this area. Ask JP if he has ever been furloughed. He hasn't, but yet he will tell you what you CAN and CAN'T talk about!
He is the poster child for an internet tough guy. He provides nothing of substance EXCEPT what he thinks you should do. Remember the remark I made about him having his sights on the MEC in the future, well, word on the street is he has gone after the Scheduling Committee chairmen.
Trust your reps. Daniel knows who I am and can verify I will not steer you in the wrong direction. MW is the guy to speak to. He is a good guy and is very knowledgable. Beware of the guys who are here just to bust you balls, JP is at the top of the list.