In fact the only thing "golden" these days is military flight time. Without that you are at a huge disadvantage. In particular at Delta and AA. All the TPIC time in the world won't make a difference.

Once all the military applicants dry up TPIC still won't make a difference. Already we are seeing FOs with zero PIC time being hired by majors. PIC is not as valuable as it was 10 years ago. It amazes me how some people still live in the past in regards to the "chasing PIC time" mentality.