Out on a limb eh? Well, I'm certain Doug for one appreciates that rousing vote of confidence.
Both events occurred in the cabin during boarding, went viral and found the same ambulance chaser. Otherwise, completely dissimilar. And what exactly is AA's message to front line workers here? If it's me, Don’t DO Anything. At the first sign of procedural conflict or interruption; observe, report and wait. Maybe the crew won't duty out before negotiators reach settlement terms any digital jury will buy off on.
Incidentally , the CA in this reality drama, from what little we can actually see, got it right for my two pennies.