Rez O. Lewshun
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The Republican Airline Pilot; an inherent paradox?
This posts’ intent is to promote discussion and thought.
The common argument for the republican airline pilot (RAP) is “I’m more concerned with keeping the USA secure rather than my job.”
Such a general argument seems more a stereotype than anything else. However, here is real rub and some concentrated examples to emphasize the point.
A RAP is like an abortion doctor supporting the anti abortion movement.
A RAP is like an anti capitalist punishment type working as a gas chamber operator.
Ok you get the point. So here is the punch line. If you don’t support your airline career for yourself and (just as importantly) for all airline pilots, then why continue to be an airline pilot? If you want the best opportunities, return on investment and the most for least, then why have a career that you don’t politically support? (a basic understanding that politics is very significant is needed. Almost everything that happens begins and ends in Wash DC.)
Instead, find a career that your politics support, and allow pro career airline pilots to champion their cause. (support means, voting for politicians who champion your issues, and/or supporting legislation that benefits your cause and giving money to PACs that support your issue.)
Being a RAP’er is an inherent contradiction, a conflict and it weakens the career airline pilot efforts to improve his quality of life for himself and his wife and children. The black and white argument is not realistic and reasonable, which is, “no sense in having job security, a Benz and a 5000 sq ft. house if we are hit by a dirty bomb.” Politics and the real world simply aren’t that simple.
How does one rationally and logically justify being a republican airline pilot? (looking for understanding here, not trying to flame or make personal attacks)
Pretty strong stuff, however, let’s debate this, get it out in the open and ultimately understand it.
Comments?
This posts’ intent is to promote discussion and thought.
The common argument for the republican airline pilot (RAP) is “I’m more concerned with keeping the USA secure rather than my job.”
Such a general argument seems more a stereotype than anything else. However, here is real rub and some concentrated examples to emphasize the point.
A RAP is like an abortion doctor supporting the anti abortion movement.
A RAP is like an anti capitalist punishment type working as a gas chamber operator.
Ok you get the point. So here is the punch line. If you don’t support your airline career for yourself and (just as importantly) for all airline pilots, then why continue to be an airline pilot? If you want the best opportunities, return on investment and the most for least, then why have a career that you don’t politically support? (a basic understanding that politics is very significant is needed. Almost everything that happens begins and ends in Wash DC.)
Instead, find a career that your politics support, and allow pro career airline pilots to champion their cause. (support means, voting for politicians who champion your issues, and/or supporting legislation that benefits your cause and giving money to PACs that support your issue.)
Being a RAP’er is an inherent contradiction, a conflict and it weakens the career airline pilot efforts to improve his quality of life for himself and his wife and children. The black and white argument is not realistic and reasonable, which is, “no sense in having job security, a Benz and a 5000 sq ft. house if we are hit by a dirty bomb.” Politics and the real world simply aren’t that simple.
How does one rationally and logically justify being a republican airline pilot? (looking for understanding here, not trying to flame or make personal attacks)
Pretty strong stuff, however, let’s debate this, get it out in the open and ultimately understand it.
Comments?
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(but you forgot affirmative action)
