A320Flyer

He won't Cole. He'll hide and even deny posting it. He's not man enough. As you know, there's a big difference between running an election campaign and a smear campaign. Some seem desperate and will try to disparage every single one of our candidates. First Graham, now you and I wonder who will be next. But our pilots reading all this are smart and won't fall for cheap tricks. And if I were you, I'd pursue legal action. I'd also contact ALPA National Pro Standards. I was just researching, and you have a great case here.
You have my vote!

skybolt

And to think I might have given you credit for actually being willing to have a real discussion.

Your comment about me and Herb and Goldstein shows your lack of grasp of anything of substance from that time period. JC came to town, and the four MEC members took advantage of that change to try and advance the pilots position, seven or eight months before I was anything but the last guy flying MD80's. It wasn't just Herb and Goldstein, it was both DTW Reps and both FLL reps. Reps doing the jobs they were elected to do. MEC Chairmen are not responsible for making policy nor decisions, they are administrators. MEC Chairmen only become dictators when their MEC's set them up to be dictators. You can't have it both ways, the elected reps are responsible no matter how much you want in to be otherwise. And let me remind you this, your DTW local attempted a recall of your FO rep in the fall of 2006 that was unsuccessful. UNSUCCESSFUL! That rep was pivotal in changing the SPA MEC from openly adversarial to Spirit to a working relationship, and he had enough support to withstand a recall.

You may wish for history to be remembered differently from what actually occurred, but wishing so doesn't make it so.

But at least your trying to move the group forward, we got that going for us!

dudeskibro

I just nominated Cole on my ballot. Cole has stuck his neck out more than once to demand that the budget be published, consistent with ALPA By-laws. He's been personally slandered as a result.

He is still willing to stick his neck out for the sake of transparency that we all deserve as a pilot group. This speaks volumes about his character. It's tangible evidence he cares about us as a pilot group and wants the right thing done.

We need representatives that have been here for the ugly days and know what to expect in 2015 from the company and ALPA.

skybolt

So I guess you're a part of that vocal minority? Or did you forget about calling me a delusional paranoid?

Just kidding!

We will probably get along just fine in real life, why not come over to DFW and join us for some BBQ?

Gearthrower

Yeah, that rep did such a great job when he left office he got a 6 year irrevocable leave of absence, to fly for China Eastern, don't imagine that was fun, where he got to accrue seniority and longevity. A deal I might add not available to any other Spirit Pilot. It was only available to himself and one other REP's and the NC Chairman. Who flew a BJJ in Israel and was sitting at home in FLL while we where walking the picket line. He returned to Spirit a few months after the strike. And as since gone back to American...

Gunga Galunga

I haven't been at Spirit long enough to have a solid stance. I am still in the process of formulating my opinion, albeit cautiously, about the previous and current administrations. When listening to someone talk about a period when I wasn't here, you need to consider the source as well as the fact every story has a few sides to it. So the short answer is no, I don't side with the vocal minority, nor am I a member of Council 77. I called you out about being paranoid specifically at ManFlex and his connections to the union. I've known him closely for a long time and there is certainly no conspiracy on his part to undermine your actions.

My comment earlier was formed through an opinion where I doubt there can be many DFW/LAS pilots left who actually want to be educated and have not chosen a side in the election process. Now, the issues have degraded into personal attacks and possible TOS violations.

Im sure we will enjoy flying together and if we have the chance we can talk about it further over a few cold ones..

JoeyMeatballs

Some of you guys are showing some real class............SMH

Sailor

This whole process of upcoming elections, the fight for control of the MEC by controlling LECs and therefore the negotiations committee, and on top of this pile of doodoo our contract. Old wounds, it will get worst.

Sad, but true.

Spiritman

Good luck Cole,

The document that was posted was a Fed document, not my version of accounts.

Post your exonerations for your DUI, the lack of reporting, and the rejected excuse from the NTSB.

What was posted was a document from the government of your lack of ability to be honest and transparent, when you stated that was a basis of your campaign.

If you are so transparent, post your exonerations of your DUI, youy lack of reporting it, and your rejection from the NTSB for the basis for an untimely appeal.

If not, then admit you were less than candid and truthfull.

http://www.ntsb.gov/alj/O_n_O/docs/aviation/5122.PDF

Here is this link, where is yours.

Lemonade

And....the.....crime...is...?

skybolt, keep your eye on the ball. they are trying to distract you. work the election. soon the party will be over for these bums