How Free Market Ideology Killed hundreds in American Airline Industry.

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  1. TomFitz

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    I wouldn't know.

    I've never heard of the democrat party.
     
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    I remember when stewardesses had to look as good as Jackie Kennedy or close, have eloquent speech, and pass a difficult school to get the job. Women passengers dressed up, men wore a coat and tie, and tickets were very expensive. People who flew were a cut above average -- had to be to afford it. Nobody in my family back then ever flew commercial except wearing a military uniform, and tickets were half price for military members changing station on orders, but still pretty steep.
     
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    I always tell people to take a stuff bag containing an air mattress and a sleeping bag -- for those computer glitch days of delays and weather delays.
     
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    IMO, you know.

    And we can see it.
     
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    In China, you can't fly above 20K, due to military restrictions.

    So "Passengers" dodge mountains for the military.

    Thats how commies do.
     
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    Love it.

    Wish i could have flown back then.
     
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    Love it.

    Wish i could have flown back then.
     
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    you have it backwards. If people get on unsafe planes its because they think nanny lib govt has their backs. Take the nanny state away and it gets a whole lot safer. 1+1=2
     
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    Here is a update article of the effects of deregulation on the airline travel industry.
     

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