I do argree with the jist of your post Sum, however in these trying times....it will take time to get back to the warm and fuzzy. I'am as optimistic about the new board as the next guy, however...

We are not to let our gaurd down, no matter what.

From your "Devils Advocate", a great post.

As I've said, I look forward to good things coming with the new board and I feel that all will be well, but I also know that "just business" is just around the corner when push comes to shove. The interview made a lot of folks feel comfy and I'm glad for that.... Lord knows we need a break..... but again the bells go off. The lesson we've learned becoming a force to be reckoned with is that there is safety or power in numbers. The comment given during the interview that majors will know that taking out NOT will not be easy owing to retail investors is a reminder that we need to stay strong and unified, whether it is to deal with an unruly Major or a board that decides to change direction on us. I liked the talk and now I'm eager for the walk. "It's just business."

just the reiteration of the possibilities of unification.