Bottom line: AA's bankruptcy wasn't like the rest of ours. It certainly wasn't like US's. US really was bankrupt.
Just like the recent DL contract vote, it was up to the AA pilots to decide their fate. I think they made the right decision, but no matter what happens there will be people arguing about it for years to come. It's done and if we end up merging with AA I will be proud of their actions and proud to join their ranks.