Okay I have read the above post by Ignition Override at least 3 times and it makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
As I said before, I find the Airbus system simple and intuitive and at no time does it vary with the rules of common sense or airmanship. It is not better or worse than any other system just slightly different.
I also believe that the auto thrust system, along with the joystick, provided a significant weight saving.