Republic May Now Be Worse Than You Know Who... - Page 8

JEP · February 11th, 2009, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikecweb

Are we really discussing what we'd do if the impossible arrives and others are bashing what others would do if the impossible arrives?
Ironically if the impossible did arrive you wouldn't afford to have the internet so you wouldn't have to deal with reading this. There now the impossible sounds a little better.

See that's the beauty of public libraries. Free pc/internet access.

mikecweb · February 11th, 2009, 22:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEP

See that's the beauty of public libraries. Free pc/internet access.

And a free shower.
Wait, your are ruining my point. Shhh!

kellwolf · February 11th, 2009, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEP

See that's the beauty of public libraries. Free pc/internet access.

Ah, the Logan's Run situation. The world around is in crumbles, but the library in DC still remains standing.....and full of cats.

surreal1221 · February 11th, 2009, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by minitour

Two words: reading comprehension.

-mini

What did I miss?

I'm sure if I stated a position that John wouldn't approve of he would have corrected me. Yet, he did not do such a thing. Nevertheless, the possibility for me to miss something in my reading is possible. What exactly did I miss?

WacoFan · February 11th, 2009, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by surreal1221

What did I miss?

I'm sure if I stated a position that John wouldn't approve of he would have corrected me. Yet, he did not do such a thing. Nevertheless, the possibility for me to miss something in my reading is possible. What exactly did I miss?

Minitour, Kell and Pprag want to scab. Stated that if they could go to Fantasy Island, they would ask Mr. Roark to transport them back to 1983 so they could cross the line at CAL. Velo's head is about to explode. Jtrain is seriously thinking of arming himself.

Those are the Cliff's notes.

minitour · February 11th, 2009, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by WacoFan

Stated that if they could go to Fantasy Island, they would ask Mr. Roark to transport them back to 1983 so they could cross the line at CAL.

That's a little stretch. Was McDonald's around in 1983? I had just emerged from the womb, so I'm a little fuzzy on details.

-mini

Seggy · February 11th, 2009, 23:15

mind numbing?

kellwolf · February 11th, 2009, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by WacoFan

Minitour, Kell and Pprag want to scab. Stated that if they could go to Fantasy Island, they would ask Mr. Roark to transport them back to 1983 so they could cross the line at CAL. Velo's head is about to explode. Jtrain is seriously thinking of arming himself.

Those are the Cliff's notes.

"Want" is a pretty strong word. I wouldn't say I "want" to scab. I'm just saying that if it's the absolute last resort in a lifestyle apocalypse, I wouldn't look at my wife and say "So, how about some dust for dinner?"

The point I was trying to drive home is saying you'll "never" cross a picket line has a lot of variables in it. Obviously, that point was lost somewhere in the translation. John has a lot of principles, and I'm pretty sure he would stick to it. But to say "never" limits you. Velo, well, I'm pretty sure he'd never cross a picket line. He'd probably turn to a life of crime before doing so. Break the law or cross a picket line? I think we're well aware of which he considers the worse of two evils.

Hopefully, none of us will ever by faced with the hypotheticals we're discussing.

jtrain609 · February 11th, 2009, 23:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellwolf

Saying you'd NEVER cross a picket line is nuts. People really shouldn't deal in absolutes, and Jtrain, you KNOW that.

And you know me better than to try to prove your point with me as an example. I'm not everybody and YOU know that.

mikecweb · February 11th, 2009, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtrain609

And you know me better than to try to prove your point with me as an example. I'm not everybody and YOU know that.

JC: Where everybody is somebody and Jesus is lord.

jtrain609 · February 11th, 2009, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikecweb

JC: Where everybody is somebody and Jesus is lord.

The only somebody I need in my life is you, Mike.

surreal1221 · February 12th, 2009, 00:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by WacoFan

Minitour, Kell and Pprag want to scab. Stated that if they could go to Fantasy Island, they would ask Mr. Roark to transport them back to 1983 so they could cross the line at CAL. Velo's head is about to explode. Jtrain is seriously thinking of arming himself.

Those are the Cliff's notes.

Wasn't really a question about the threads overall context. I figured Mini was telling me about the two words reading comprehension because I missed something in his or Jtrain's post, not within the whole thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellwolf

He'd probably turn to a life of crime before doing so. Break the law or cross a picket line? I think we're well aware of which he considers the worse of two evils.

Crossing a picket line should be against the law. . .just sayin'

MusketeerMan · February 12th, 2009, 00:32

Wow...this is one comical thread. Off to bed.

SIUAv8r · February 12th, 2009, 00:47

You guys are getting extreme with the scenarios here. Why not go work at McDonald's or Walmart or anywhere else for that matter? Yeah, the job market is terrible right now, but surely there are other things you can do to feed your family.

To be honest, I'm surprised most of us don't have part-time second jobs outside of this industry. On first year pay I came close to applying at the supermarket down the street.

surreal1221 · February 12th, 2009, 00:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by MusketeerMan

Wow...this is one comical thread. Off to bed.

Good Night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite.

SIUAv8r,

Sad fact of the matter is that some actually consider this to be a full time profession and career. Not a part-time hobby we do for just a little bit of money. Professional pilots (or professional anything for that matter) should not need to work a part-time job to supplement their full time career's income.

FlyChicaga · February 12th, 2009, 01:06

I would rip the horn off a unicorn and stab the heart of a puppy to bring instant salvation to my family in time of need.

However, I cannot. It says in Section 992 of the ALPA Admin Manual that sacrificing a puppy is not permitted. In Section 1002 it says using a Unicorn is not a proper tool for "negotiation," except when dealing with GoJets.

See how silly that sounds? Geez.

FlyChicaga · February 12th, 2009, 01:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikecweb

Are we really discussing what we'd do if the impossible arrives and others are bashing what others would do if the impossible arrives?
Ironically if the impossible did arrive you wouldn't afford to have the internet so you wouldn't have to deal with reading this. There now the impossible sounds a little better.

Mike, I would drum with you at the Hofbrauhaus any day. You da man.

MusketeerMan · February 12th, 2009, 01:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyChicaga

I would rip the horn off a unicorn and stab the heart of a puppy to bring instant salvation to my family in time of need.

However, I cannot. It says in Section 992 of the ALPA Admin Manual that sacrificing a puppy is not permitted. In Section 1002 it says using a Unicorn is not a proper tool for "negotiation," except when dealing with GoJets.

See how silly that sounds? Geez.

Does it say anything anywhere about the use of Liger? Those things are kick A$$!!

inside0ut · February 12th, 2009, 01:39

Do the chickens have large talons?

Velocipede · February 12th, 2009, 02:45

You guys can lampoon me all you want. And all ridiculous scenarios aside, here's the bottom line:

Some people here have actually said they would cross a picket line. To a couple of us, that kind of "thinking" is incomprehensible. Its kind of like being a "little" pregnant. Either you are or you aren't. Either you will or you won't.

JTrain and I won't. Some of you will. Once you've justified that kind of immoral action to yourself, its a very small step to actually do it. That mental justification is the first step down a very slippery slope.

Ever read "The Scarlet Letter"? Believe me, Hester Prynne's suffering doesn't come close to what you'll experience.

mikecweb · February 12th, 2009, 02:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyChicaga

Mike, I would drum with you at the Hofbrauhaus any day. You da man.

I'll hold you to that.

Dan208B · February 12th, 2009, 04:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellwolf

Ah, the Logan's Run situation. The world around is in crumbles, but the library in DC still remains standing.....and full of cats.

And creepy old men.

Dan208B · February 12th, 2009, 04:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by inside0ut

Do the chickens have large talons?

What? Do they have large talons? Boy, I don't understand a word you just said.

SpiraMirabilis · February 12th, 2009, 05:14

I don't think that it is fair to equate crossing a picket line with starting a criminal career. It is not fair to the criminals.

jtrain609 · February 12th, 2009, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyChicaga

I would rip the horn off a unicorn and stab the heart of a puppy to bring instant salvation to my family in time of need.

However, I cannot. It says in Section 992 of the ALPA Admin Manual that sacrificing a puppy is not permitted. In Section 1002 it says using a Unicorn is not a proper tool for "negotiation," except when dealing with GoJets.

See how silly that sounds? Geez.

Dude I'll just let you borrow one of my shotguns if it gets to that point. It's totally cool.

February 11th, 2009, 23:15	#182
Seggy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 6,336	Re: Republic May Now Be Worse Than You Know Who... mind numbing? __________________

February 12th, 2009, 00:32	#188
MusketeerMan Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 2,595	Re: Republic May Now Be Worse Than You Know Who... Wow...this is one comical thread. Off to bed.

February 12th, 2009, 00:47	#189
SIUAv8r Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: KSTL-ish Posts: 529	Re: Republic May Now Be Worse Than You Know Who... You guys are getting extreme with the scenarios here. Why not go work at McDonald's or Walmart or anywhere else for that matter? Yeah, the job market is terrible right now, but surely there are other things you can do to feed your family. To be honest, I'm surprised most of us don't have part-time second jobs outside of this industry. On first year pay I came close to applying at the supermarket down the street. __________________ Tim

February 12th, 2009, 01:06	#191
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,539	Re: Republic May Now Be Worse Than You Know Who... I would rip the horn off a unicorn and stab the heart of a puppy to bring instant salvation to my family in time of need. However, I cannot. It says in Section 992 of the ALPA Admin Manual that sacrificing a puppy is not permitted. In Section 1002 it says using a Unicorn is not a proper tool for "negotiation," except when dealing with GoJets. See how silly that sounds? Geez. __________________ i am matt's jetcareers signature

February 12th, 2009, 01:39	#194
inside0ut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PIT Posts: 612	Re: Republic May Now Be Worse Than You Know Who... Do the chickens have large talons?

February 12th, 2009, 02:45	#195
Velocipede Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 4,181	Re: Republic May Now Be Worse Than You Know Who... You guys can lampoon me all you want. And all ridiculous scenarios aside, here's the bottom line: Some people here have actually said they would cross a picket line. To a couple of us, that kind of "thinking" is incomprehensible. Its kind of like being a "little" pregnant. Either you are or you aren't. Either you will or you won't. JTrain and I won't. Some of you will. Once you've justified that kind of immoral action to yourself, its a very small step to actually do it. That mental justification is the first step down a very slippery slope. Ever read "The Scarlet Letter"? Believe me, Hester Prynne's suffering doesn't come close to what you'll experience.

February 12th, 2009, 05:14	#199
SpiraMirabilis Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,345 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Republic May Now Be Worse Than You Know Who... I don't think that it is fair to equate crossing a picket line with starting a criminal career. It is not fair to the criminals. __________________ Yet Another Freight Puppy*

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode