Originally Posted by
Pineapple Guy
Admit it - that's a cop out.
No it's not. It's an extremely honest assessment of what I see.
Originally Posted by
Pineapple Guy
DPA is obviously NOT a well oiled political machine, so they've got plenty of room for you.
Which is why I would be more open minded about serving in a true "bottom up" situation.
Originally Posted by
Pineapple Guy
ALPA will also always accept the help from someone, if you are willing to do something other than be the KING. But so many guys think, "I have all the answers, but I just can't get anyone to see it. If I were KING....."
Democracy doesn't work that way.
That's a complete misrepresentation of what I have said. I don't know anybody who thinks they have all the answers. I certainly don't. But I can most definitely recognize an organization that has an agenda and philosophy that is a complete misfit for my agenda and philosophy. Not to get into a political discussion, but let me illustrate my point. If I were a very conservative, right wing Republican, I would be wasting my time (and their's) volunteering to help out with some extremely liberal, left wing Progressive organization. Or vice versa.
Having said that... there have been a couple of times over the years where I have been in a position to help ALPA out with a little something here and there. And I didn't hesitate one second when asked. No "KING complex" here.