The problem is that Jay Pierce and your MEC long ago decided to put the interests of the CAL group ahead of the interest of the combined group. And then there's the cozy relationship that Pierce seems to have with UCH management. Hence the trepidation that many feel and which may sway their vote. As usual there's a lot more to the story and suggesting that the UAL guys are spineless does nothing to help the cause.

I'm not saying those are your words, but they accurately reflect some of the sentiment displayed on both forums the last few days. Capice?

ps. Some UAL guys are spineless and it has been maddening to fly with them for the last few years. I suspect that's true on the black and gold side as well. You know, those 150 percenters and plane sleepers.