I was referring to Delta's use of litigation against others. I'll admit my comment was a personal belief, based in part on actual experience working with Richard Anderson and his team. If choose to disagree, that's fine. Perhaps start a new thread about it.

Regardless, I don't see any facts to support the claim that United used weather as an excuse and was the only airline to do so. Or that I defended Smisek. Or that analysts have determined/advocated/cheered for United's "plan." Or that an analyst said United should shrink. Etc, etc.

Basically, I'm frustrated with those who read a blog comment or a snippet of an earnings Q&A and believes they a) know what someone thinks, and b) know what someone believes. It's simple: don't misquote sources, distort information, or make up facts about financial information. It's great to have different opinions - I understand United makes you unhappy, and that's cool - just don't try and make up facts to advance it.

Most importantly, the lack of an attack on a person, company, or idea does not mean you defend or support it. Sometimes silence on a topic is just that.