Originally Posted by
entropy
I do think Gordo probably had a personal mentor/mentee relationship with Smisek and likes the guy, and doesn't want to disparage him. I don't agree with him.
The whole merger was botched from the first scribble of the United logo with in mega-serif CO Font with the globe.
I'll bet they will be spending a fair amount of time in a fishing boat in Texas in the coming 2 years.
And at some point Jeff probably gets to be 'of counsel' or other advisor at a law firm or financial institution if he feels like working again.