Originally Posted by iahphx

In Parker's case, the evidence is overwhelming that alcohol abuse has not impeded his ability to lead US Airways. The track record of leadership that he has compiled since becoming CEO of America West in 2001 is astonishing. He has repeatedly made business judgments that have been both innovative and wildly successful. Certainly no airline in America -- or the world, for that matter -- has advanced as far as near-bankrupt America West in that time period. His shareholders, including me, have made mind-boggling returns in that period by betting on Parker's leadership (my initial investment is up 1500 percent!).