Well, it is not my forum, but I think Paul Ulibarri is very nice and very cute, and I like him personally. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

People who choose to climb the political ladder in the sailing world are, of course, open to criticism as well as accolades. Paul Henderson, the recent past president of ISAF, was very outspoken and took lots of flak in media forums all over the world.

If PU couldn't take the heat, he would not be striving for whatever level it is he is striving for in the hierarchy. So don't worry about him, because he asked for it. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

P.S. I'm sure that Rick and/or I have also been beaten up in other forums and venues that we have never even seen, just because we are vocal and visible and involved in the sailing community. Do I care? No.