This may not be as ominous as I think you're implying. Power management is surely not good when it compromises us negatively. However, this is a lifeline not to be viewed with only skepticism, imo.
This may be a good thing as it brings fresh capital into the arena, something sorely missing before. And that introduces new opportunity.
Also, if Ray doesn't like continuing developments, he can always leave, can't he? I trust him to continue as a man of deep convictions and integrity.