It's not "hate" or anything remotely like it...

Brian, no matter how folks like to mischaracterize what I say...on purpose, I believe...the fact of the matter is that I don't think " a good idea cares who has it", and I subscribe to that, too.

I don't think that starting out with a made up story to get membership, and swiftly moving on to banquets, while aggressively attacking anyone who questions what exactly the CCA stands for, what it's trying to do, what it's goals are...etc., etc., etc.,...is a good idea.

The CCA has a reputation nationally for "not playing well with others", and before it's even started here, it's living up to that reputation, and in spades.

There is an absolute ton of knowledge and experience in Washington for these issues that are important, yet the CCA thinks it can go it alone...

"If you haven't paid your $25 to the CCA, you're part of the problem"

...and if I had a ten spot for every time I've heard that particular piece of total bull$hit, then I'd be a very wealthy man.

If that's the way they want to be, then I say screw'em...they've got 4,000 members with an average of less than a year's experience working in one of the most complex and frustrating arenas in the world...yet they continually alienate the very folks who might be able to help.

Fish on...

Todd