You say that advocates of change have "no freeking idea", but that assumes that you do. Unfortunately, if you're backing that assumption with research into Steve Davis-esque conspiracy theories, then I don't believe you know any better.
Sure... you can let the imagination run wild this this "mystery wrapped in a riddle inside an enigma" stuff , but if you can't count on MSX's management for boring stuff like basic management skills and sound strategy, you'll never get past the first layer. As to whether this kind of "knowledge" has value, the only honest answer is: yes - I'd peg it at negative $20 million so far.
Skipping past the airy-faery conspiracy stuff, Brent Johnson accepted real-world money from people who have the right to expect competent management. Unfortunately, Brent can't deliver on that expectation. If he cared for anything but his own salary, I think he would step aside to give the company a chance.
