Comparisons with the failed TA are inevitable, but they shouldn't influence anyone's decision on the next TA. It has to pass or fail on its own merits.

I think that Malone can get a good deal; the big question is whether any deal can get through this MEC. I wonder how any TA doesn't fail 15 to 4. Bartels will leak and lie all over the place (AGAIN), and turn another essential function of our union into a political maneuver for power.

If it somehow gets past the MEC, I hope Malone has a plan for the mindless zombies and entitled clowns on Facebook. I love hearing about "restoration" from new hires who weren't even in high school on 9/11.

Comparisons with United and Allegiant are complicated. Read the whole thing.