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Originally Posted by Cohiba
(Post 1516351)
I assume you know she cannot ride the crew bus, right? Not a problem though- I've brought Susanne many times and she rides the RER train and often beats me to the hotel- especially if traffic is bad. The cost is Euro 8.40- might have gone up slightly. Briefly, she will take take the RER B train from the airport to St.Michel/Notre Dame station, then change to the RER C to Javel station.
It's easy- but here are some tips to make it even easier. When changing at Saint Michel/Notre Dame, she knows she's on the right platform if she sees signage for the Eiffel Tower. Have her take the RER line C towards any of Versailles-Rive Gauche, Saint Quentin en Yveline, or Viroflay Rive Gauche. (Also called RER C5 or C7) Do NOT get on the train marked Pontoise or Argenteuil. Get off at the Javel station, walk about 2 blocks north along the Seine to our Novotel Tour Eiffel hotel at 61 Quai de Grenelle (Pont de Grenelle bridge with the easy to spot Statue of Liberty). On her return from the hotel, take the RER C back toward Notre Dame. Have her look for signage for Notre Dame. (I recommend she depart no later than 3 1/2 hours before takeoff time.) At St. Michel/Notre Dame, the RER B trains going North don't all stop at CDG, since the line splits. But there are big LED screens that display all the stops for the next arriving train. Have her look to make sure CDG is lighted, and away she goes! If you wish, you could ride in with her on the train. She simply can't ride the crew bus however. (Our Paris veterans also know that she could approach the Novotel via the Metro and Charles-Michel Metro station, but I don't advise this for new visitors since you are approaching the Novotel from the side you can't see.) Thanks again, |
For you FFDO's out there, if you're wanting to roll a bit more gangsta in the cockpit, might I suggest:
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Originally Posted by gloopy
(Post 1519451)
I don't see any of what's been discussed as a paradox. Of course the federal government should protect unalienable rights. 14th and all that. I don't see any of the examples you mentioned as over reaches anyway….
I think you missed my point. There is no "Of course the federal government should protect unalienable rights.," like you say. The only thing there is, is that the federal government can't pass laws that violate our unalienable rights. Take a look at the Bill of Rights then take a look at your example of the 14th Amendment. There is a big difference. None of the Bill of Rights specifically state that the States themselves can't pass laws that restrict unalienable rights. The first 10 Amendments talk about what Congress can't do and what the federal government can't do, but not the States. But, look at the 14th Amendment. It specifically states that States can't do a number of things. If you are a textualist, and you want the federal government to stay within the frame of what the Constitution specifically states it can do, you cannot be for the Supreme Court incorporating any parts of fundamental rights the Bill of Rights enumerates to have to apply to the States. Why? Because it's not written anywhere in the Bill of Rights, or anywhere else in the Constitution. Simply put, the Constitution does not say the States can't pass laws that infringe against fundamental rights. The Constitution does not say the federal government has to protect citizens against states that pass laws that pass laws that infringe on our fundamental rights. The Constitution only says that the federal government cannot pass laws that violate the Bill of Rights. Without the Supreme Court going outside the framework of the Constitution, the ban on handguns in Chicago would stand because it's a state law and there is nothing in the Constitution that specifically gives the Court the power to override State law when it comes to the 2nd Amendment like it does with the 14th Amendment. It seems as though you want the Supreme Court to protect our unalienable rights that are in the Bill of Rights. But, by your own standard, it's judicial activism. I think that's your paradox. P.S. The U.S. Constitution is superior to federal law. |
Originally Posted by gloopy
(Post 1519466)
Wheel spin up anyone? :eek:
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Originally Posted by Purple Drank
(Post 1519554)
I keep coming back to the company throwing us "door pay" to get some serious concessions in return...
As is, even when we de-ice we seem to always be early. I think the focus on operational excellence is building more credit than we usually use. |
Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
(Post 1519568)
As much as door pay seems fair (without a trade), I do get tired of the "me too chorus" who are so forgetful our basic biological needs (drink, eat, pee). If we are going to get something, I'd like it to be pilot specific.
As is, even when we de-ice we seem to always be early. I think the focus on operational excellence is building more credit than we usually use. Woe be to the guy(s) that underfly 12 hrs on an ULH.;) |
Newk and Gloopy,
You guys remind me of the paper chase. |
Umm...Why do we need to give up anything?
Originally Posted by Purple Drank
(Post 1519456)
I've been trying to figure out what the company's trying to wring out of us in 117 negotiations, at least from a domestic standpoint.
Could it be an increase in the minimum days on reserve? For example, I believe most domestic categories allow a minimum of 3 days on reserve. Will the company try to increase that? Possible up to a minimum block of 168 hours on? It would turn into a "system reserve" (or "SRT" as AF AMC guys would call it). Basically, the company would assign you some rotation they have no intention of having you fly. Then, once you're out in the system, they can do whatever they damn well please until they have to send you home for 30/168 rest. I'm just spitballing here to figure out where the company is trying to squeeze us. Thoughts? |
Originally Posted by scambo1
(Post 1519574)
Newk and Gloopy,
You guys remind me of the paper chase. |
Anyone have the link to the alternative board started after the ALPA board went down?
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