Great analysis on short notice Stuart. I can summarize yours and Chris's viewpoints in one sentence:

Sometime between Chris's ASPO presentation last fall and this month, he was paid off.

If you have proof, present it.  If not, you owe Chris S. a public apology.

And no, a change in the megaprojects report does not count as proof.

Lou-
I was using 'tongue and cheek' commentary method.
-Squatch
Then please make it more obvious that you're being sarcastic or humorous or whatever.  I have zero problem with humor, even the really edgy kind (as often seen over at dailyKos), but it has to be obvious that it IS humor for it to work.
It was obvious to me. Maybe you need a special icon to indicate irony to you, but --- wait, is English your native language?
That's a sad thing the read. Especially here at TOD where everyone's opinion is respected.
I was shocked by your comment, Squatch. I do not accept your attempt to pass it off as humour. I do find CS's reduction in 'capacity erosion' surprising (and may comment on that once I've read the rest of this thread) but I think what you imply is possibly the least likely explanation of it. I think I hope you were drunk, I would forgive that.