Originally Posted by Hawaii50

Yep, well I wouldn't vote for DPA either so you all vote for whoever you want. I won't go into what I know or think about Carl. He's turned this board into his bully pulpit through shear volume of posts.
I've always thought our best chance is a very strong ALPA with as many pilot groups in it as possible. Look around. Who's done a better job? I think ALPA has done a great job in many areas to make this industry so much better. They've also navigated through the toughest times in airline history with sometimes mixed results. Overall they've done a lot for me and my career. One call to aeromedical is worth all the dues you've paid if you need it.
I know it's unpopular here but I also think our best chance to get a good contract now is to rally behind the guys we have and let them use the hammer we've given them. I really don't see the reason for all the hysteria. They gave us a chance to vote yes or no on an early deal. You want it? This is the best we could get. If not we'll go back and do it the usual way.