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Old 07-10-2013 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by hoserpilot
Carl,

I have to respectfully disagree with you. While we all know that none of the possible future DPA leadership has been elected, we do know who is in charge of the campaign.

Caplinger has been the voice of DPA. You have to admit that he has stepped on his crank a couple times. Unfortunately his crank stomping really turned some people off, myself included. He has tainted the drive. I wish he would've stepped back from the spotlight much sooner and let someone else be the visible advocate.

One person, be it Lee Moak or T Caplinger, can ruin public support by their choice of words. In Moaks case by some of his actions too. Caplinger is like a big wart on the face of the campaign.

Please understand that this is what I believe. This is my opinion based on what I've been exposed to with this drive. DPA can improve their image by listening to opinions expressed here and other venues. We all have asked ALPA to listen, DPA should do the same.

I'm just one person, but I have talked to many who feel the same way. Right now ALPA is the lesser of two evils. Give me a reason to support the DPA again. Don't give me a list of pro DPA anti ALPA stuff. I know all that. Give me a reason to get behind the PEOPLE responsible for the drive.


Edit....feel free to share this with the DPA leadership.
Excellent post hoser.
Caplinger became a liability with a couple of communiques that showed very poor judgment.

DPA just needs one guy who can bring both credibility and some charisma .
If that person ever shows up, I think DALPA could be in some serious trouble.

Guys have had it with Moakism and constructive engagement. It ain't workin'.
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