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dckozak 02-10-2007 12:25 AM

Fred Smith's interview CNBC
 
Any comments on Mr Smith and his interview??

Huck 02-10-2007 01:30 AM

Can't find it on the website. Is it playing on the air now?

dckozak 02-10-2007 04:18 AM

Well I saw in Paris on the TV.

Gunter 02-10-2007 05:27 AM


Originally Posted by dckozak (Post 115971)
Any comments on Mr Smith and his interview??


Since you saw it, do you have any comments???

dckozak 02-10-2007 06:29 AM

Well, IMHO, Mr. Smith is showing his age. Certainly on top of the topic of the day, but seems, .....tired. I've seem him look better. We're all getting older, and FS is no exception, but this was the first time it was as obvious to me.

cashcow 02-10-2007 06:36 AM

With Fred getting old will someone buy FedEx? Private equity has been rumored to be interested, and possibly even Deutsche Post (DHL). It would be a great way for DHL to get a credible foothold in the US. We better hope that the union is keeping an open mind and considering ALL future options an associated implications.

Busboy 02-10-2007 07:54 AM

Cashcow,

Please report to the collection site, as soon as you land.

Smith owns less than 5% of FDX.

He is the Chairman, President and CEO. Not, the owner. As many, still seem to believe. However, we still are required to speak of him as "Master Fred". Yassum, Sir.

JetJocF14 02-10-2007 08:18 AM


Originally Posted by Busboy (Post 116060)
Cashcow,

Please report to the collection site, as soon as you land.

Smith owns less than 5% of FDX.

He is the Chairman, President and CEO. Not, the owner. As many, still seem to believe. However, we still are required to speak of him as "Master Fred". Yassum, Sir.

If one compares the employees of Fedex to the movie ROOTS then yes Fred is still the master. Ramp employees are the Kunta Kincad of the day. As for pilots........Well remember those two guys who went chasing after Kunta when he went running off and then gave him a choice between cutting of his foot or his n*ts. Well that us as pilots...........:o

MD11Fr8Dog 02-10-2007 09:39 AM


Originally Posted by dckozak (Post 116018)
Well, IMHO, Mr. Smith is showing his age. Certainly on top of the topic of the day, but seems, .....tired. I've seem him look better. We're all getting older, and FS is no exception, but this was the first time it was as obvious to me.

The triple bypass a few years ago made it obvious to me.

Magenta Line 02-10-2007 09:56 AM


Originally Posted by MD11Fr8Dog (Post 116114)
The triple bypass a few years ago made it obvious to me.

...... which was performed on Thanksgiving, as I recall......


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