Originally Posted by Sometimes (Post 1841897)

MaydayMark,

You’re right. I’m a terrible speller. I’ve made plenty and will undoubtedly produce more, but I assure you I do make an honest attempt.

On a personal level, I did not attempt to ruffle any feathers. I thought your remarks were half-in-earnest so I volleyed. Apologies if it wasn’t appreciated.

Understand that defending a screen character (who is of complete anonymity) doesn’t interest me. As the saying goes - personal attacks merit no response. This is even truer when one lacks the ability to actually be personally attacked. Produce an intelligent argument that contradicts one of my arguments and I will feel compelled to “amend” or “defend” the substance of my remarks.

Lastly, I have no idea if you’re willing to change any of your viewpoints based upon what I believe, but you CAN change mine if you try. All that is required is a compelling argument. It really goes without saying - for you to suggest I must not like pilots, I work for another airline, or I am on the opposing negotiating team isn’t debating a message. Those remarks are all directed at the anonymous ME. That’s irrelevant. Truths speak for themselves and that’s what interests ME. I hope you feel the same.

Vipper446,

As stated above, I won’t comment on who I am. You’ll have to decide if I’m full of plausible deniability or if you trust what I have said (your choice).

I have a question on the substance of your message:

Since you no longer recommend anyone come to FedEx, unless they do so for the purposes of a stepping-stone, would you entertain the notion of a B-Scale? Personally, I do NOT think that is a wise decision, but I am curious what you think and why.

Originally Posted by Sometimes (Post 1841923)

Certainly wasn't trying to troll. If I've done nothing beyond highlighting the group's unification through my honest and candid viewpoints - I'll take it.

PS - The ALPA Constitution and By-Laws refer to contracts as Working Agreements. The Regional I used to work for used the terms CBA and PWA interchangeably. I’ve always referred to our contract verbally as a “The Contract”, but often write it out as PWA’s for brevity. Never dawned on me doing so would make the majority think I fly for DAL.

Probably no stopping this witch-hunt.

Originally Posted by FDXLAG (Post 1841775)

Maybe I don't say it enough, good post. And my new iPhone sucks.

Originally Posted by TonyC (Post 1841905)

I asked him what the temperatures were, and where they would be measured (in the shade, on the ramp, in the cockpit?). He informed me that such information was not for pilot consumption.

Probably in some PWA. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Albief15 (Post 1842020)

I ain't here to negotitate…we have a group "that speaks for me" that is working hard to do just that. What I will say is this: I am not a mystery man, and I am in VIPS. Next week I get to do something I've wanted to do all my life, and that is upgrade to airline captain. I'll be in MEM a lot more than I want the next few months, and I'm in VIPS. If anyone wants to chat--between study sessions of course--you know where to find me. That includes you Sometimes. I've made a few friends over the years in mgt, and likely some enemies too…but a cold beer and straight talk has never scared me away. PM or call me if you want to chat.