Hey Herky jerk:
"I think this is a little ridiculous that you are calling your fellow pilots scum for picking up open time, are you paying his/her bills? I dont think so."
Do you think the 150% pay captains are going to pay the poor furloughed dudes mortage when he hits the street?
Ill bet not!
There is no reason the operation must go on when airline management rakes in millions while screwing the employees. They love to hire air force dudes like you that believe anything you are told by a superior.