I am nearly 100% certain that TPM is sitting on her couch reading this thread with her blood boiling. She already gave a very politically correct and appropriate response (atta girl! Haha), so now I'll take my turn at being blunt and straight to the point.
Polkey- you will gain no respect or sympathy here badmouthing an organization in the manner that you are. It's cowardly and immature. Take your own advice and read other people's responses before forming an opinion.
If everything you say is true, I'm sorry that you feel deceived by the organization. But, from my experience, your opinion holds no water in my mind.
In short, put up or shut up. No one really wants to read mindless complaining.