Originally Posted by
Starcheck102
That is simply false. ALPA never endorsed Obama, does not endorse presidential candidates (thank GOD), and he received no money from ALPA PAC.
First, I'd love to see the dollar for dollar amount we sent to each politician. Second, official endorsements aren't required to let members know your position. I read everything ALPA put out the last 6 years. ALPA clearly did NOT support the McCain/Palin ticket. Everything written was heavily slanted toward Obama, and McCain routinely portrayed as anti-labor. Same with congressional candidates, and same with the run against Romney. If you didn't see that, I don't know what to say other than I'll let others decide what they recall regarding who ALPA was hoping you'd vote for.
Originally Posted by
Starcheck102
I could give a rat about the AFL-CIO - they don't pay dues. You pay dues, so I hope you will check the facts on this for yourself.
You should give rip. ALPA is an affiliate of the AFL-CIO...a very far left organization.
Originally Posted by
Starcheck102
This is just one of several occasions when Barry has tossed American pilots under the bus. The highlights include whatever devil's bargain he made with the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, and what he directed to happen at OMB during the endgame of FAR 117.
And now this. I must say his actions make it impossible to support him as an airline pilot. I have no confidence that he is actually on the side of organized labor.
Totally agree.
Originally Posted by
Starcheck102
You should retract your assertion. It is as false as it is offensive to the dozen-odd Delta pilots who work very hard on the Hill. The Pilot Partisan agenda is more than just a slogan to us, it represents the only way ALPA can stay relevant and avoid getting cornered in a very toxic political environment.
Spare me the political talking points of a "Pilot Partisan" agenda. ALPA is a strong supporter of left wing politics. That's a fact.
Carl