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Originally Posted by Pro Fessional (Post 1444942)

This attitude of "I am good enough for Delta, but most of you are not" is so condescending. I am ex-NWA, 30 years at NWA/DAL, and ex-Navy. I was damned glad just to get hired ANYWHERE. At the time I was hired there wasn't much going on - USAir hiring only LPP's, Piedmont hiring limited numbers (wouldn't even send me an application), and Northwest Orient. That was IT. I had friends with top-notch resumes that couldn't even get an interview. I was LUCKY, as are most of us who are here at DAL (and any other "legacy" carrier.) Over my career I have worked with many great pilots and many who could be the poster child for failed pre-employment screening. Nobody is SPECIAL because they were hired at Delta (or any legacy for that matter.) They are all QUALIFIED, CONNECTED, and/or LUCKY, not necessarily in that order. Compass did not hire just anybody who submitted an application. NWA was very involved in the hiring process. I have no problem with the flow as it was set up, and I welcome those flow pilots. They have "paid their dues."

I think you are reading between the lines too much.
I simply described how, contrary to other opinions, the Compass selection was not the same as NWA’s and Delta’s.

After 4 airlines I see how pilot selection is important. It has nothing to do now much dues people paid.

Did the ELIAC break down again running PBS?

Snowden got ahold of the bid awards?

not until the 17th now? whaaaa?

All published PBS awards rescinded. New awards out by 17th...

Nu

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Originally Posted by Rather B Fishin (Post 1445123)

Your viewpoint is skewed by the fact that there hasn't been a merger for you. You work in a world (the whale) isolated from former Southies.

That is absolutely spot on. What will be interesting is how much he will howl if some "southies" will come in on top of him in an AE. Of course he won't have the same sympathetic feelings for Timbo and others on the 777, because as we all know it is a vastly inferior airplane.

Fire away Carl, but you know I am right.

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Originally Posted by CheapTrick (Post 1445222)

And my point is one Purple is more than enough. A 4 day with him would have me on Prozac and suicide watch. Debbie Downer X 10.

I, for one, enjoy Purple's contributions to the forum (albeit, I wish he would run for an office, volunteer and stand tall and proud with his ideology). It allows me to "think" and always be aware of my surroundings. Every-time, I get complacent or think things are going well, Purple reminds me that things can and will change at a flick of a switch.

Purple's contribution is to allow you to see the other end of the "hidden" spectrum.

TEN

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Originally Posted by 8 Cherry Garcia (Post 1445272)

Snowden got ahold of the bid awards?

not until the 17th now? whaaaa?

Apparently nobody told the "WOPR" that henceforth and immediately August is a 30 day month.

Scoop :D

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Originally Posted by boog123 (Post 1445262)

Did the ELIAC break down again running PBS?

No. It was nap time. It'll be back later.

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Originally Posted by slowplay (Post 1445224)

Occasionally it still provides entertainment, like Check Essential posting we won't hire minutes before hiring is announced.

Anderson and Dickson just wanted to make me look bad.
Therefore ---
I will now predict that we are not going to buy any new widebodies this year.
You hear that guys?

And oh yeah, the Braves will collapse in the 2nd half and not make the playoffs.

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Originally Posted by FIIGMO (Post 1445143)

Purple, Peastain, Manager guy, all have the same trait, just be plain angry and mean.

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Originally Posted by FIIGMO (Post 1445056)

YGTBSM!!! Everyone ****ing on your cheerios? Honestly, have you even thought about the drivel spouting from your bungy? You are a cancer from the other side that is not positive nor worthy of any pilot sharing a beer with you. You oooze pathetic distain and emulate ideologues that do not listen to fact or debate! ALPA right or wrong is of no fact to you, that is obvious. Did you kill cats as a kid?:mad:

Irony much, FIIG? :cool:

It's true, I do use ALPA as a punching bag. And they've earned it. But ALPA isn't the disease, it's a symptom.

It's a symptom of a complacent, risk-averse, and disinterested pilot group that's unwilling or unable to realize how much influence our money will have if we keep it within our pilot group (and cut off the fat cats and moochers at ALPA).