BROVO! MRPANES here has just stated my feelings 110% and I don't think I can add another thought to it.
Chip: No, I am just a little more than a aircraft mechanic and have never worked in the steel mills or on cars or trucks not even tinker toys. I hold several government licenses and have three different skills under my belt. I came to U for the money and now glad I am not just a mechanic.
I agree with just one thing you have said and that is: Lets stop swapping insults, it's a waste of energy and to what end.
Personally, I think rather than bragging to everyone who you are, which is easy to track, and based on what piney bob believes, and he is actually correct at times, “that it's a cruel cold world out there“, given all of you postings trying to convince people of something they see as insanity and self centered...well all I can say and I truly mean this, you are braver than I, or have body guards. Going around demanding people sacrifice themselves to Dave’s promises of If’s is not going to win friends and influence people.
Some of the guys I work with make me look like a pussy cat when it comes to my slant on these issues. That is one of the big reasons Dave must go because these people have absolutely had it with him and his empty promises, they will never work with him even if it means looking for another job. Believe me or not, but I know because my job requires I work with most of them. I know people pretty well too. So keep beating your drum Chip, but I am afraid your drum skin is not stretched tight enough to be heard.