I think most things have been said and some many times and Mike needs noone to defend him but:

Dave H

"I was the Union Branch Secretary at my last long term job Les, so I did more arguing with management than saying yes sir no sir three bags full sir".

Good point Dave, more power to you and anybodyelses elbow doing such tricky work.

Mike brings more than a little experience to the show and I feel sure he doesn't simply do what he is told.

L in C#