Idunno,

Jobless claims are dropping, the market is doing well, some economic indicators are looking up and meanwhile the top three R candidates are having trouble sealing the deal within their own party, let alone with the independents. So, things are looking up for the Pres. I guess it depends on what channel you watch.

Lots of banter about whether or not we'll be allowed to strike and there are cogent arguments supporting both sides. Who can say? What's important is that the company thinks we are willing and determined to walk and have the cash necessary to do so. So, I'll play along. The cash is the bank and I'm EAGER to get the chance to walk. I am tired of yellow rain and our pathetic contract.

A whole mess of widebodies parked on ramps around the world would really send a message to the banks. And since they're the ones el hefe ultimately listens too it might just give him a shove.