It's funny that I can remember arguing with CactusMike during the AAA/AWA seniority argument; you guessed right, I was in favor of longevity. Back that up to year 2000. During the argument with UAL, I was staunchly opposed to status and category due to the rapid career advancement at UAL at that time. Fast forward to 2010, I became certain that status and category was the right way to go. The aforementioned is clearly an admission of guilt; I changed my views to directly correlate with the advancement of my own seniority. Was I self-centered and selfish chameleon who twisted with the wind in order to advance my position? Yes. Am I much different from any other Pilot, or American for that matter, No.
Recent events have lead me to the realization that everybody wants the best for them and their own. It's really easy to get spun up while reading APC. Not so much when you have the opportunity to actually get to know and work with some from the opposite side. Believe it or not, I want the best for ALL of us, and I had absolutely no input into the proposed list. But both proposed list are behind us now. Both kids have said Fv<k in front of Mom, and now wait to see what Dad's verdict will be.
In either situation, expect LEC 171 to publish a message of UNITY after the list is presented. Most of you who have monitored ALL of my comm, won't find that hard to believe; as I have always valued UNITY. During the 2000 UAL/AAA merger, I was 30. During the AAA/AWA merger, I was 35. When the UAL/CAL award is rendered, I'll be 43. And I'm gonna do better. In about 10 weeks Syd, I'll represent you; and I promise to give it my best.