starvingredtail
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Quote by Rez:
I don't see your reply as convincing...
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Originally Posted by starvingredtail
Unions are like a governing body without the controls or rules of a government.
unions have their own constitution, by laws and admin manual.
The US Gov't has a Constitution and CFR...
More similar than not.....
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They can be explained as similar, but you know as well as I do, they act in their own self interest.
How do congressmen (politicians) and union officers (politicians) not act in their own interests? Do you expect a Delta Officer to act in a ASA pilots interest? (RJDC, for example....)
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In my mind, unions are necessary because they are the best system we have for the protection of pilots against indescriminate actions of management.
Just as our founding father wanted protection from the King.
Just as currently we have term limits on POTUS. Hence no more Bush and Obama gets a shot.
All democracy.. of the people for the people by the people...
Corny stuff I agree... but true...
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You are very pumped up on union cheerleading pills. That is fine.
No, I just value democracy a little more than the avg. American me thinks.... or rather I just practice it more.... call it a hobby...
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But to claim that unions somehow have the same status as say, our founding fathers, is off the edge.
No my point is, the FF provided the example of democracy for our gov't and over the years we have expanded it to other parts of our lives that has meaning and value, like HOAs and unions..
It is that premise that I recognize.... That in order to protect democracy on the gov't level, we should, as Americans practice it in other areas... It is an opportunity not afforded many people throughout the ages... more corny stuff I know, but why not?
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I hope we get the union at JB. Please tone down your stretching of history. It sounds very orwellian.
What is Orwellian about self rule, defending individual rights, self determination, and self preservation?
Thanks in advance for your reply....
Rez,
You obviously have a lot of time on your hands to throw flack against the wall and see if it sticks. I see this as a waste of time if you can not concede that unions can really rub people the wrong way because they are so easy to corrupt. If you want to keep arguing from the "pumping sunshine" stance, I can not stop you. As a matter of fact, I gave over 20 years of my life to ensure it. That is what I have brought to this debate. What have you brought except propaganda? You would be much more credible if you could admit that unions actually have a dubious history to overcome, and recognize that people like me recognize their purpose, and appreciate the sacrifice of some of its officers, but still do not jump up and down like you do pandering to be in its higher offices. The Orwellian facet of your argument comes from the way you are recreating the past by proclaiming that unions are like the ideas our nation is founded on. I will tell you this; I would lay down my life for my country and the ideas it was founded on. That statement is backed up by my actions, not by a bunch of posts on a web board. I would not do that for my union or my job. It sounds to me that you seem to think higher of your union than your country with the crazy blending of your union history with your nations history. You have the preamble as your avitar and “All the ills of democracy can be cured by more democracy.” A.E. Smith as your signature, and continually carry on as though this is a widely and held belief that unions are held in great esteem by all. That comes off as "newspeak" in Orwellian terms by being dishonest on its face but true if you print it and act like it should be believed.
I also need to point out that the FF were trying to preserve your rights as an individual. I can't believe you think that HOA's are giving freedom to the individual. There is a huge difference in the constitution and the restricting powers of a HOA. Bad example.
I don't see your reply as convincing...
Quote:
Originally Posted by starvingredtail
Unions are like a governing body without the controls or rules of a government.
unions have their own constitution, by laws and admin manual.
The US Gov't has a Constitution and CFR...
More similar than not.....
Quote:
They can be explained as similar, but you know as well as I do, they act in their own self interest.
How do congressmen (politicians) and union officers (politicians) not act in their own interests? Do you expect a Delta Officer to act in a ASA pilots interest? (RJDC, for example....)
Quote:
In my mind, unions are necessary because they are the best system we have for the protection of pilots against indescriminate actions of management.
Just as our founding father wanted protection from the King.
Just as currently we have term limits on POTUS. Hence no more Bush and Obama gets a shot.
All democracy.. of the people for the people by the people...
Corny stuff I agree... but true...
Quote:
You are very pumped up on union cheerleading pills. That is fine.
No, I just value democracy a little more than the avg. American me thinks.... or rather I just practice it more.... call it a hobby...
Quote:
But to claim that unions somehow have the same status as say, our founding fathers, is off the edge.
No my point is, the FF provided the example of democracy for our gov't and over the years we have expanded it to other parts of our lives that has meaning and value, like HOAs and unions..
It is that premise that I recognize.... That in order to protect democracy on the gov't level, we should, as Americans practice it in other areas... It is an opportunity not afforded many people throughout the ages... more corny stuff I know, but why not?
Quote:
I hope we get the union at JB. Please tone down your stretching of history. It sounds very orwellian.
What is Orwellian about self rule, defending individual rights, self determination, and self preservation?
Thanks in advance for your reply....
Rez,
You obviously have a lot of time on your hands to throw flack against the wall and see if it sticks. I see this as a waste of time if you can not concede that unions can really rub people the wrong way because they are so easy to corrupt. If you want to keep arguing from the "pumping sunshine" stance, I can not stop you. As a matter of fact, I gave over 20 years of my life to ensure it. That is what I have brought to this debate. What have you brought except propaganda? You would be much more credible if you could admit that unions actually have a dubious history to overcome, and recognize that people like me recognize their purpose, and appreciate the sacrifice of some of its officers, but still do not jump up and down like you do pandering to be in its higher offices. The Orwellian facet of your argument comes from the way you are recreating the past by proclaiming that unions are like the ideas our nation is founded on. I will tell you this; I would lay down my life for my country and the ideas it was founded on. That statement is backed up by my actions, not by a bunch of posts on a web board. I would not do that for my union or my job. It sounds to me that you seem to think higher of your union than your country with the crazy blending of your union history with your nations history. You have the preamble as your avitar and “All the ills of democracy can be cured by more democracy.” A.E. Smith as your signature, and continually carry on as though this is a widely and held belief that unions are held in great esteem by all. That comes off as "newspeak" in Orwellian terms by being dishonest on its face but true if you print it and act like it should be believed.
I also need to point out that the FF were trying to preserve your rights as an individual. I can't believe you think that HOA's are giving freedom to the individual. There is a huge difference in the constitution and the restricting powers of a HOA. Bad example.