Originally Posted by Check Essential

Everybody knew this was coming.
The Moakists are going to attempt a comeback.

Being out of power is killing them.

What's fascinating about this opening shot from Harwood is their decision to adopt the tactic used so effectively by the opposition to Moakism and try to focus on one guy and his views.

Obviously the "Moakist" tag really bothered them. Especially Harwood.
However, it only worked because it was mostly accurate.

I don't think basing their political comeback on a contrived narrative that has them saving the Delta pilots from Bartels and the "Bartelies" is going to work for the Moakists. Its way too much of a stretch.

Bartels is an LEC rep. He's never been Master Chairman let alone President of ALPA.
Most Delta South guys have never heard of him.
Trying to portray him as some kind of all-powerful leader able to kill any agreement he doesn't like or single-handedly influence negotiations and seniority lists just isn't credible.

Harwood swings and misses with this one.