Originally Posted by EskimoJoe

It's not weird at all unless you're not paying attention. Who told you I have anything to do with Seattle real estate? I didn't and I don't. Never have. Let's do a little thought experiment. Let's assume I bought residential rentals in Maple Valley, (wherever TF that is) 20 years ago. Do you think I earned the same numerical hourly rate from Alaska? What about that inflation/deflation equation? Understanding that, was it really a bargain? IDK. If you're going to fabricate a 22% inflationary rate, (which I don't believe) you need to balance that ledger as well. I talk down to the eminently entitled little douche bags like Hot Dog because I find him pathetic. Who told him a Fking Airline was going to grace him with the most blessed life? Grow up. Your decisions are on you. Did Hot Douche not know where he was applying? Did the contract change for the worse after Indoc? I'll thank him for leaving. That's it. I don't need to sit next to perpetually aggrieved, quivering lipped little ***** for the next 4 day. I have every expectation, that he will carry that on to his next naive employer. As far as reserve goes, every airline has it. Some sit it for weeks, some for years, and a few for over a decade. All of whom are currently working pilots at Alaska and every other airline.

I'll ask again. Why are we here? I thought the new guard/VX guys were going to start kicking ass and taking names? If the new guys are so tough, why is Gerry Mcguckin been assigned to us by the NMB? This sure looks a lot like it did 25 years ago. You guys don't seem to have any new ideas that mean jack sh*t.