Hmm, I see. So the Boeing VP was claiming that a pilot following procedures properly would've saved the plane, and (at that time, after the first crash) the test pilot (also from Boeing) agreed. Makes sense now, thanks.
Boeing's procedure only works if you catch it quickly. If you let MCAS trim the aircraft too much it is difficult to recover, particularly at low altitude.
1. Both stab trim cut switches now cut electronic horizontal stabilizer trim control and automated control together.
2. And manual control does not function at high airspeeds.
3. So... A planeload of people is screwed...
That seems like a really risky set of design choices.