RE: watching closelyDon't worry about ML, he's just a tad overzealous in his attempts to make an extra buck. Don't take anything he says personally.
As for what you said substantively, I'm with you -- but only because of the potential looming strike. Its hard to get bureaucrats to do anything brave without a threat they can appreciate. Thats the lesson I take from the latest goings on in UB. My guess is its 50/50 on a deal before Sep. 1.
regards,
aldarion