Frank Szabo
Veteran
Almost all the world's revolutions were started by people with infinitely larger 'nads than today's populace and who had little, if anything to lose - the exception to that was our group of Founders. They stood to lose their wealth, their lives, and the new country they hoped to form after declaring independence from Britain.
After the French Revolution a few years later (1793), it was recognized by the "elite" worldwide the common man would not revolt if he was allowed just enough goods and property that he feared its loss. That realization is working wonderfully for the twu and the company as is evidenced by the present "negotiations", if one cares to refer to said predetermined outcome by that name.
Like the attacks on our Constitution by our own elected government (whether liberal or "conservative"), all that needs to be done is chip away, ever so gradually, at the basis and the recipients will still think they have a good deal, a good example being the slow but sure givebacks to the company by those who got a better retirement deal on our dime by selling us up the river for their personal gain. Now, the company is loathe to return anything, even though many promises were made (nothing on paper, of course) and our so-called "representation" is attempting to push concessions on its membership as well - for that manner of "representation", we get to pay monthly dues.
If they want a bankruptcy contract, let them file for it. We gave them a bankruptcy contract in 2003 with the assistance of our so-called "representation" - they joined forces with the company and lied to every one of us.
I would, at least, like a share of their payoff for doing so.
