"Well since the others were completely owned by the losties"

True now... at least MAYBE true ... Losties killed off many..
captured their leader Benzo and seem in control

I think the Others owned the LOSTies up to the finale

I think Richard MAYBE the most willing to negotiate with the LOSTies

thus settting the stage for an alliance of former enemies against Dharma Bums or Hanso or WHOMEVER????

Who is Sherry?
I missed that..

I had NOT thought of a Locke /Richard alliance..

that could make more divisions and even split off the Others from each other

I do NOT see Locke against his LOSTie pals...

Locke seems to be trying to NOT take sides cept for killing the girl brutally..BUT he could NOT kill Jacko