From his post history, it looks like Hercbubba has been here about a year and a half.

Herc, if you're so adamant about getting a contract as soon as possible then follow the instructions the MEC has given us all: fly safely, fly SOP, stay informed, wear a lanyard, and don't tell others what to do with regards to RSA/VDA.

The attacks on here against those picking up RSAs or VDAs don't change any of their minds and at best have no effect. At worst your refusal to accept legal precedent provides the company with extra leverage, which will only help them during negotiations.

Concluding Spirits TRO last spring was the sole factor in them getting a TA a year later is ridiculous and ignores all of the events between then and now.

There are actual Spirit pilots on here telling you exactly this. They've been down this road before. Many of them earned their battle star striking almost 10 years ago.

Yelling out of frustration at others you see as working against the pilot group's efforts may feel good, but it's counterproductive.

Following the direction of our MEC, leading by example every day you're at work, and joining with the thousands of other jetblue pilots who are fighting the same battle, in a quiet, unified, and professional manner is hard.

Worthwhile endeavors are rarely easy. If we wanted easy, ALPA would have been voted down and we would have accepted every subsequent PEA, forever an industry laggard.

I'm challenging you Hercbubba and I'm challenging others. I'm challenging you to forego the pointless attacks on here against faceless pilots you view as harming our collective efforts and to fight the hard way, how our MEC has directed us to behave, as the professional aviators we are.

With this way there is no instant gratification, but there are days of intense pride and satisfaction that surpass the fleeting reward any internet rant may provide. Anyone who has attended a rally or the picket understands this.

A hard fought contract earned the right way will be even sweeter and last much longer than any words written here.