Nothing wrong with FAA licenses, and not all Americans are right wing nutjobs living with their relatives in the Apalachians either. Last layover in the UK with some US crews in the vicinity of LGW a hoot. Nice bunch.
As far as the angry is concerned he might be black, who knows, but if he's ex-Emirates (doubtful) or CAL or whatever a current 744 type rating is bollocks.
Best ignored. And you're right, the pontification on BA Direct Entry is pure drivel.