[dragonwriter]

> I think what gdubs was trying to get across is that sure, there are problems, people to blame, etc. but now is not the time.

Now is absolutely the time, because:

> We have to get our act together and handle the situation.

And identifying the problems in the approach to date is an essential element of course correction.

> Now is the time to unite and act.

No, now is the time to identify the problems in our actions to date and course correct to appropriate actions. “Unite and act” is pointless or counterproductive without that.