Aircraft, try a more
positive thought process.... Look for the positives, not the negatives, why things WILL work, not why they won't!
Your "favourite quote":
"
These days no one can make money on the goddam airline business. The economics represent sheer hell. "
oh my
With that sort of attitude what can you expect? .... misery. There is some good literature around on the power of positive thinking. Be a realist, not a pessimist.
(Last I heard Qantas and Virgin are making excellent profits and have been for years, maybe Mr Dixon and Mr Godfrey don't share CRSmiths point of view)
Wish you luck in getting out of GA if that is your desire...