Disturbing Xmas letter from Republic CEO

[doh]

Sirach is accepted as part of the biblical canon by Catholics and Eastern Orthodox, but not by most Protestants. Found that in Wikipedia. And treating your employees like garbage while proclaiming your own holiness is not exclusive to Christians. Muslims pray 5 times a day and rape the third world girls who they import to work as maids in their homes.

 

[PCL_128]

Really? Why shouldn't religion be in the memo?

I agree with you, I think the memo is over the top but what law(s) do you think are violated here? The answer is none, as long as the hiring/firing isn't discriminatory than he can preach on paper all he wants.

No, he isn't free to say whatever he wants. This is a hostile work environment for non-Christians. If I were an atheist, Muslim, Jew, etc..., then I would feel very uncomfortable in that environment. Someone needs to take this to the DOL.

 

[Mesabi Miner]

I think it's awesome what he's doing. No, it's not politically correct, but I despise the BS term anyway. Offended? Ignore it and go about your faithless ways. That is your prerogative and your right in this country. But don't get down on this guy for being apostolic. He's courageous enough to speak about faith in this increasingly faithless world.

MM

 

[Captain Morgan]

No, he isn't free to say whatever he wants. This is a hostile work environment for non-Christians. If I were an atheist, Muslim, Jew, etc..., then I would feel very uncomfortable in that environment. Someone needs to take this to the DOL.

You create a hotile posting environment as well as degrading the profession with your drivel, PFTer!

 

[CA1900]

I've never even heard of them, but I did just look at their menu and locations. I'll be stopping by next time I see one.

They also have locations in the terminal at both IAD and DCA; that's where I first ran into them. The airport locations are slow, but if you're got the time, it's worth it!

 

[higherflyer]

Really, somebody needs to file a hostile workplace complaint against this guy for his constant religious diatribes. And what denomination is he, anyway? Most Christian denominations don't recognize Sirach as being canonical.

He's Catholic (of the "have-as-many-kids-as-you-can" variety). The memos are not required reading so he can probably get away with the missives. I really don't think that there is a hostile workplace issue here- don't like them, don't read them.

 

[BoilerUP]

1. Five Guys Burgers & Fries are the shiznit. BEST FAST FOOD BURGER - PERIOD.

2. While I find it in bad taste, I don't see anything remotely approaching "harassment" for Bedford posting his personal views in an OPTIONAL memo to employees.

Let me say that again - OPTIONAL. That means you don't have to read it...especially if you know and don't like his views. BB earned the nickname of "Reverend" for a reason...

Believe what and in whom you want, or even nothing at all...but to whine and cry "I'm offended!" whenever somebody starts using their beliefs in conversation (or even company communication, IMO) is just bitchy nonsense.

Another reason I f**kin' hate most self-proclaimed liberals...they believe in free speech for everybody, except when they don't agree with what you're talking about (and doubly so when Christianity is being discussed).

 

[flyboyike]

I think it's awesome what he's doing. No, it's not politically correct, but I despise the BS term anyway. Offended? Ignore it and go about your faithless ways.

I agree, nobody is forced to read that memo.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Another reason I f**kin' hate most self-proclaimed liberals...they believe in free speech for everybody, except when they don't agree with what you're talking about (and doubly so when Christianity is being discussed).

So there's no such thing as a Christian Liberal?

 

[Salukipilot4590]

Bible crap or no Bible crap...In N Out's still awesome!

...and with respect to the memo... The guy is obviously religious...why wouldn't he throw a "Jesus this" or a "savior that" in everything he writes?

I mean WWJD (Besides work for MESA)?

 

[BoilerUP]

So there's no such thing as a Christian Liberal?

Of course there are...but are we talking traditional liberalism, or contemporary liberalism?

I consider myself to be a political moderate, though I tilt conservative. With that said, the extremes of both sides piss me off. Thing about reactionary folks is they don't hide their hate or disdain; they'll come right out and tell you what they think (Fred Phelps comes to mind)....while radical folks espouse liberal ideals but hypocritically don't practice them toward people with whom they disagree.

Its the hypocrisy that pisses me off...

 

[Flyer1015]

I think it's awesome what he's doing. No, it's not politically correct, but I despise the BS term anyway. Offended? Ignore it and go about your faithless ways. That is your prerogative and your right in this country. But don't get down on this guy for being apostolic. He's courageous enough to speak about faith in this increasingly faithless world.

MM

I agree, nobody is forced to read that memo.

Oh really? I bet you people won't be singing the same tune if this guy was actually an Arab Muslim and writing a memo with Islam, fasting, praying, etc.

Don't even start, you KNOW you wouldn't be singing the same tune. The "he's courageous enough to speak about faith in this increasingly faithless world" and "nobody is forced to read that memo" comments would go out the door if this guy was a Muslim.

 

[Flyer1015]

Its the hypocrisy that pisses me off...

I think that's something we can all give an 'amen' to.

 

[JvW]

Everybody wants to sue for anything...just got this E-Mail...

Those were the good ole days.
Pilots back then were men that didn't want to be women or girlymen.
Pilots all knew who Jimmy Doolittle was.

Pilots drank coffee, whiskey, smoked cigars and didn't wear
digital watches. They carried their own suitcases and brain bags like
the real men that they were.

Pilots didn't bend over into the crash position multiple times
each day in front of the passengers at Security so that some
Government agent could probe for tweezers or fingernail clippers or
too much toothpaste.
Pilots did not go through the terminal impersonating a caddy
pulling a bunch of golf clubs, computers, guitars, and feed bags full
of tofu and granola on a sissy-trailer with no hat and granny glasses
hanging on a pink string around their pencil neck while talking to
their personal trainer on the cell phone!!!

Being an Airline Captain was as good as being the King in a Mel
Brooks movie. All the Stewardesses (aka Flight Attendants) were young,
attractive, single women that were proud to be combatants in the
sexual revolution. They didn't have to turn sideways, grease up and
suck it in to get through the cockpit door. They would blush and say
thank you when told that they looked good, instead of filing a sexual
harassment claim.

Junior Stewardesses shared a room and talked about men with no
thoughts of substitution.
Passengers wore nice clothes and were polite; they could speak AND
understand English. They didn't speak gibberish or listen to loud
gangsta rap on their IPods. They bathed and didn't smell like a
rotting pile of garbage in a jogging suit and flip-flops.

Children didn't travel alone, commuting between trailer parks.
There were no Mongol hordes asking for a 'mu-fuggin' seatbelt
extension or a Scotch and grapefruit juice cocktail with a twist.

If the Captain wanted to throw some offensive, ranting jerk off
the airplane, it was done without any worries of a lawsuit or getting
fired.

Axial flow engines crackled with the sound of freedom and left an
impressive black smoke trail like a locomotive burning soft coal. Jet
fuel was cheap and once the throttles were pushed up they were left
there.
After all, it was the jet age and the idea was to go fast (run
like a lizard on a hardwood floor).
Economy cruise was something in the performance book, but no one
knew why or where it was.
When the clacker went off no one got all tight and scared because
Boeing built it out of iron, nothing was going to fall off and that
sound had the same effect on real pilots then as Viagra does now for
those new age guys.
There was very little plastic and no composites on the airplanes
or the Stewardesses' pectoral regions.

Airplanes and women had eye pleasing symmetrical curves, not a
bunch of ugly vortex generators, ventral fins, winglets, flow
diverters, tattoos, rings in their nose, tongues and eyebrows.
Airlines were run by men like C.R. Smith and Juan Trippe, who had
built their companies virtually from scratch, knew many of their
employees by name and who were lifetime airline employees themselves
not pseudo financiers and bean counters who flitted from one
occupation to another for a few bucks, a better parachute or a fancier
title while fervently believing that they are a class of beings unto
themselves.

And so it was back then....and never will be again.


JvW

 

[PCL_128]

So there's no such thing as a Christian Liberal?

I'm one of them.

 

[PCL_128]

Oh really? I bet you people won't be singing the same tune if this guy was actually an Arab Muslim and writing a memo with Islam, fasting, praying, etc.

Don't even start, you KNOW you wouldn't be singing the same tune. The "he's courageous enough to speak about faith in this increasingly faithless world" and "nobody is forced to read that memo" comments would go out the door if this guy was a Muslim.

Amen! (no pun intended )

 

[Salukipilot4590]

Oh really? I bet you people won't be singing the same tune if this guy was actually an Arab Muslim and writing a memo with Islam, fasting, praying, etc.

Don't even start, you KNOW you wouldn't be singing the same tune. The "he's courageous enough to speak about faith in this increasingly faithless world" and "nobody is forced to read that memo" comments would go out the door if this guy was a Muslim.

That would be the general reaction right there...

...and that makes me sad...

(On the record I would react no differently if he had been spouting Islamic stuff...if my last statement was vague. My brain hurts from being furloughed.)

 

[Baronman]

As long as the upgrade time stays low, and the 170s keep comin' in, nobody's gonna say a freaking word.

 

[cybourg10]

First of all Whataburger is the greatest burger in the world.

Second would you guys feel this way about free speech if his letter had Muhamed or Allah instead of Jesus and God? I say believe whatever you want to believe but don't bring it to work and preach to others like you have the chosen religion.......

 

[BoilerUP]

First of all Whataburger is the greatest burger in the world.

While tasty, Whataburger couldn't carry a greasy Five Guys burger sack.

Its like comparing Coors Light to Sam Adams; both are good but one is in a league higher than another.

Second would you guys feel this way about free speech if his letter had Muhamed or Allah instead of Jesus and God?

Yes, I would....especially if the message was about overcoming fear adversity.

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Ye shall certainly be tried and tested in your possessions and in your personal selves; and ye shall certainly Hear much that will grieve you, from those who received the Book before you and from those who worship many gods. But if ye persevere patiently, and guard against evil, then that will be a determining factor in all affairs. (003.186)

[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Said Moses to his people: "Pray for help from Allah, and (wait) in patience and constancy: for the earth is Allah's, to give as a heritage to such of His servants as He pleaseth; and the end is (best) for the righteous. (007.128) [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]And obey Allah and His Messenger; and fall into no disputes, lest ye lose heart and your power depart; and be patient and persevering: For Allah is with those who patiently persevere. (008.046) [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Those who patiently persevere, seeking the countenance of their Lord; Establish regular prayers; spend, out of (the gifts) We have bestowed for their sustenance, secretly and openly; and turn off Evil with good: for such there is the final attainment of the (eternal) home. (013.022)[/FONT]