Let's slow down a bit here. You are now in an area of Psychology and Philosophy that has to be differentiated and factualized before assumptions, finger pointing, and blame can be established in a credible matter.Having all the facts is crucial to making an assumption like this. One's motivation in critizicing another person has to be taken into account also.There is a huge difference between someone "jerking" you around and a person trying with all their might to get something right and failing. ( see Federal Govt.)Long term versus short term. I have said before he is still one person short of completeing a solid managment team. He nedds a COO.Whether Phil wants to be in the spotlight,(because the buck stops here) philosophy, or he is a control freak and wants his fingers in everything is matrerial in your argument that he is losing credibility. There are many people and business around the globe that believe in Phil and his integrity. I wish i had a dollar for everytime I promised something that i thought i could deliver, and didn't. He feels hes undeer incredible pressure to deliver(see RB and IHUB posts).I beleive it is time for him to find an up and coming person,give him some oof Phil's VTI stock, and let Phil do what he does best. Go make deals.