Originally Posted by
Splash
Sorry. I thought you could make the intellectual connection between common conspiracy theories without having to paint the picture.
I thought you knew how to write. We were both wrong I guess.
Originally Posted by
Splash
I'll make it simpler. You have chosen a conspiracy theory that fits your world-view of ALPA, and where Delta pilots fit within its structure.
No, you've chosen the tried and true Saul Alinsky method of painting your opponents as nut case conspiracy theorists rather than debate facts. You do that because you're emotionally driven as opposed to logic driven.
Originally Posted by
Splash
First, regardless of your theoretical separation between opinions and votes, tallying the votes is the only way a democratic organization such as a pilot union can accurately determine the membership's view on Yes or No issues. If there is another way to do it, I'm open to your suggestions. If the union must follow the will of the majority of its members, how is that determined?
The separation between votes and opinions is not theoretical. Some TA yes voters voted yes because it represented the best contract they'd ever seen in their careers. While other yes voters despised the concessions in the TA, but voted yes because of the fear and threats put out by DALPA. Same votes, but totally different opinions.
It's absolutely amazing that the "ALPA no matter what" guys like you try to claim that a 62% vote FOR the TA was a vote of confidence in DALPA.
Originally Posted by
Splash
Second, I dispute the percentages. I don't think DPA has valid cards from 50% of the pilot group. The burden of proof lies with them, and so far, all they are doing is SAYING they have 50%. Here's an analogy. I SAY there's no influence by National on the Delta MEC, and you don't believe it. You SAY DPA has 50%, and I don't believe it.
Dispute the percentages all you want. But there's no way DALPA would be spending over $80,000 on a Special Committee to kill DPA if DPA did not have a significant percentage. But you're right in that the ultimate burden of proof is on us as DPA supporters.
Carl