Originally Posted by
Sink r8
Working backwards...
1) You're opposed to jabs, but this "ALPA official or afficionado" thing is fine?
I guess I'm not quite following you. What exactly is wrong with the use of these terms and how is that a "jab?"
a·fi·ci·o·na·do/əˌfiSH(ē)əˈnädō/
Noun:
A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime.
of·fi·cial/əˈfiSHəl/
Noun:
A person holding public office or having official duties, esp. as a representative of an organization or government department.
Originally Posted by
Sink r8
2) I'm not personally attacking Carl, I'm attacking the proposition that he is credible as a Scope Hawk. Specifically, I'm asking the people that consider the myth of Carl as a Scope Hawk whether that squares with their observations about pilot behavior for that demographic. When it comes to stereotypes, one has to be careful. And yet, fairness doesn't preclude judgment.
Oh. I get it. Carl has talked extensively (and consistently) about the importance of scope. You say it is a "myth" that Carl is a scope hawk. Therefore, you are saying that Carl is being dishonest in what he posts. But calling someone a liar isn't a personal attack? Riiiiight.
Originally Posted by
Sink r8
3) I'm not arguing consistency: Carl has been riding the Scope issue consistently.
See #2 above.
Originally Posted by
Sink r8
4) I am making assumptions, and observations. I don't think I hold exclusivity on stereotypes, by the way (see #1, above).
I said that mud slinging is SOP for
many (not all) DALPA officials and aficionados. I stand by that statement. Certainly, it happens on both sides. But I've personally witnessed it more often (especially being initiated) by those guys than by any other identifiable group. Happens all the time.
Originally Posted by
Sink r8
5) As a 52-yo, having lost your retirement, you're behaving in exactly in the manner that most people in your demographic group might act. You used the argument yourself to explain how your predicament justifies your outlook. It could be argued you're stereotyping yourself. And why not? Your behavior is only rational.
I don't know what you think I said about my "predicament" justifying my "outlook." All I said was that I need to make as much money as possible to keep on track with rebuilding my retirement. In order to do that with our current pay rates providing a 40% lower standard of living than they did prior to LOA46, I have to make some sacrifices in terms of quality of life. So be it. I'm just doing what I have to do, based on my priorities. Others that are in the exact same boat as I am in may have different priorities and therefore make different decisions.
