He's not having a go at Alex.
He's just pointing out that the "facts" Alex quotes can be miss-leading e.g. if you strip out acquisitions at Easy growth rate looks very differnt.
Some might find that useful.
Nor hasGSB said that FTOs don't have the right to put a gloss on things.
He just says to say they don't necessary give a fair picture because they have to sell a product or in some case go out of business.
GSB simply points out this is the worst pilot recruitment market in decades and the outlook is grim despite all Alex's efforts at "turd polishing".
And I say that with the upmost respect for Alex and his school.