Weasil:
I hope I did not malign other pilots at airline x or anywhere else in my original post way back in '07.
The former IP there told me that one story and did not have time to explain the context or circumstances in detail etc.
There are so many changes in the US right now, the only thing that can help you is to have a good bit of seniority. Despite that, several small airlines just closed down and numerous other small companies could follow them.