here's a private message i got. i don't even know this guy.

from: timsmith
title: oh clueless one
You are the one who needs to read posts thoroughly before responding. If you had read my posts, you would know I don't work for XJT. I have been affiliated with SKW up close and personal and know that while JA is a great guy to talk to and hang out with, he is very deceitful. You and your fellow pilots try to play his short shaft to your group off by telling everyone how much better ya'll are. Right now that is true, SKW is well positioned. Remember, it has not always been this way and may not be in the future. Your own posts carry veiled threats about XJT balance sheets, finances, and if SKW doesn't "save" them then they are done in to a much worse fate with no hope. Sorry, your posts show your wishes of aquisition. Your pilot group is one of the most selfish, individually oriented groups around. That is fine. I am a big boy and understand most folks vote their individual interests over others. Just keep in mind that SKW pilots fortunes for fast seniority movement depends on aquisition as the overall regional market is shrinking. You and JetJock just can't be honest about it even though you obviously know it. So stop being hostile. I just expose the SKW BS, and as far as the XJT deal offer was, it was all BS. Good for the XJT guys, bad for ya'll. But at least Jerry only has 1 group to whipsaw you against now.

Good day and try to act like a professional. It will serve you well when you desire a better job.
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wow. what a nice guy. and he doesn't even work for expressjet! making his whole fascination with this situation all the more puzzling. so i'll say it again and maybe he can read it here because i don't do private messages (i'm not afraid to talk in public): i don't want skywest to buy expressjet. me pointing out to expressjet people that they need to be more concerned with the financial situation of their own company than whining about skywest is only advice meant for them to make sure they have their eyes open, not threats, veiled or otherwise. i will also say this again: i have many friends and expressjet and wish them only the best, and for them to stay independent and prosper.

hopefully, since i for the 100th time or so, put all that in plain english, i can be spared anymore ridiculous misplaced diatribes. thanks for your time.