For the record, I'm not happy about this either. That said, I've gotta ask:

How did you feel when XJT opened a base in ORD? Honest question with no flame intended. I am noticing that quite a few XJT guys are angry that SKW is opening a crew base in IAH, yet XJT can open a base in ORD, and its okay?

Oh, and +1 to everything you said.