Originally Posted by
awax
There's a huge difference between being "mean" and being "all broadcast - no receive". Forgotten more about unionism? I'm sure he'll be the first to tell you that.
The reality is that the rank and file membership demand more than a flaming a-hole telling them how it's going to be as a surrogate for actual leadership.
Hell, I've crossed swords with NS more than a few times. He can be argumentative, combative, verbose, condescending, and a general pain in the ***. He's also smart, laser focused on unionist principles, and true to his word. He'll do well if elected MC because I don't see him allowing personal grievances and grudges to cloud his focus. There's NOBODY worth electing MC who doesn't have detractors (or even enemies). My guess is that he will upset his detractors AND supporters at various times. He honestly strikes me as a 'what's right' guy vs a 'who's right' guy.
The MEC has to know that we need a MC that can unify the pilot group and have the public support of the MEC.