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Old May 21, 2010 | 7:53 pm
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Originally Posted by lougord99
I hesitate to write this as I don't believe that politics or religion should be brought into FT. However, I think BB is wrong in his approach to his company.

As a salesman, I must deal with companies that bring religion to the workplace, and I must maintain my smile and ignore how that is applied to me.

I would like to know what Republic has gained by the vision statement:



In this article, BB kept backpedalling, such as:


and what did he mean by:


I am probably not making any sense here, but I am appalled. I had no idea before.
It's a gimmick. TH used the same "Holy Roller" schtick to portray a positive image of himself. Actions speak louder than words. When it comes to business (dollars and sense), BB and TH are ruthless. BB works employees for low wages, cancels contracts, union busts, etc... TH sold out and enitre airline and put thousands out of work, while walking away with $12M in his pocket. Very "Christian" of both of them if you ask me...

I am a very dedicated Catholic. However, I would never prosthelytize, especially in the work place.

"Render to Caesar what is Caersar's and to God what is God's." Republic is certainly not God's airline...
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