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Originally Posted by Floyd (Post 2539818)

In a nutshell, this is why our political system is in a abyss.

Absolutely!

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Originally Posted by Slaphappy (Post 2539808)

Pretty much this, no way i'll ever vote for a democrat.

This has got to be a troll posting; there's no way someone is honestly this ignorant and/or stupid.

Great trolling job Slaphappy!

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Originally Posted by ChalupaBatman (Post 2538909)

For the first time in my life I have given to a Democrat, and by the looks of things it won't be the last. We are all royally prison raped if this bill passes. For those who may have missed the blastmail, here you go.

http://images.magnetmail.net/images/.../MECBanner.pngFebruary 27, 2018

Help Stop the Push to Relax Foreign Ownership Limits and Change CRAF Rules

Rep Dave Brat (R-VA) Attacks U.S. Aviation Jobs

In a move that threatens the long-term career viability of all U.S. pilots, last week a bill was introduced in Congress by Representative Dave Brat, (R, VA-07) which would greatly expand the ability of non-U.S. interests to exert control over our aviation sector. Congress.gov has posted the complete text of the bill, H.R. 5000 - Free to Fly Act. The ironically named "Free to Fly Act" would:

Significantly relax current protective limits on foreign ownership and foreign control of U.S. carriers

Allow a U.S. "citizen or other person" to apply for an air carrier certificate, unlike the current language requiring the certificate be held by "a citizen of the United States"

Allow a waiver of the U.S. citizenship requirement for air carriers or aircraft involved in CRAF flying

There is significant power lining up behind this bill, and both the U.S. Travel Association and the Business Travel Coalition – outspoken supporters and lobbyists for the ME3 carriers - have come out and publicly endorsed this legislation. These are lobbyist for the same foreign companies and countries who have been steadily seeking inroads to the U.S. market with low-cost labor that will undermine our jobs.

There is a "Pro-Pilot Partisan" Alternative:

Fellow United pilot and ALPA member DCA 777 First Officer Dan Ward is running against Dave Brat in the VA 7th District. Regardless of where you live or which political party you favor, this race matters to all United pilots and our careers. If you believe in putting "America first" when it comes to the U.S. aviation industry, it is worth making an investment in supporting Dan Ward for Congress.

Please consider a donation of one hour's pay to help elect a fellow United pilot to Congress in 2018.

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All the modern Republican Party really cares about, is taking more money from all of us and giving it to their very wealthy donors.

If you don't want to get totally screwed, you should not be voting for Republicans.

On the other hand, Democrats are marginally more interested in helping the average person than the Republicans. Hopefully, the Dems can REALLY CHANGE, and get more progressive, so that their first consideration is US, the voters. If the Dems start changing laws so the 0.1% don't get everything, then maybe I'll start supporting the Democrats.

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Originally Posted by atpcliff (Post 2541768)

All the modern Republican Party really cares about, is taking more money from all of us and giving it to their very wealthy donors.

Yep, you figured it out! Revelation. That's all they want. I cannot believe all this time that no one could see it.
Thanks for your insight.

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Originally Posted by FAAFlyer (Post 2541631)

This has got to be a troll posting; there's no way someone is honestly this ignorant and/or stupid.

Great trolling job Slaphappy!

No troll just common sense given the way things are these days.

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Originally Posted by atpcliff (Post 2541768)

All the modern Republican Party really cares about, is taking more money from all of us and giving it to their very wealthy donors.

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All the modern Democratic Party really cares about is pandering to the poverty pimps that exploit the poor but never actually help them pull themselves up. Even more so, they purposefully implement policies to further perpetuate the cycle of generational dependency among the poor. To do otherwise would cost them votes. Don't kid yourself, they don't give a rat's !@@ about helping people, they're just better liars.

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Originally Posted by rp2pilot (Post 2544953)

Look no further than the wealth gap in California for evidence. It’s right there front and center.

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Originally Posted by rp2pilot (Post 2544953)

Perhaps. But Dems don't float 'right to work' or 'paycheck protection' bills (I love the names) to kill union funding. My favorite....the 'Free to Fly Act' <LOL> that would end domestic ownership rules for US based airlines. I vote based on actions, not words. After 25 years of observation, it's pretty easy for me. I vote Democrat.

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Originally Posted by guppie (Post 2545062)

But then they approve Norwegian Air's flag of convenience scheme that has the most potential to decimate the US Airline Industry of any threat. Like I said, the Dems whisper sweet nothings in your ears when they screw ya.

After reading the last posts, I think I’ve noticed some common ground between the two sides. You both seem to agree the government wants your money. Nice work guys.