Text 1239, 116 rader
Skriven 2009-11-13 09:30:04 av Lee Lofaso (3:800/432.0)
   Kommentar till text 1196 av Mark Lewis (1:3634/12.0)
Ärende: FidoNews 26:45 [01/0
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Hello Mark,

>ml>and therein lies ward's problem with the recent FTSC membership
>ml>election... but then again, mayhaps ward would be willing to post the
>ml>feedback from those in his area that have expressed their
>ml>dis-satisfaction with the FTSC election rules and/or selectees???

>WD>my area is covered by Johan Zwiekhorst.

>WD>Greetings from Russia.

>LL>The recent "election" held by commissar Michiel is reminescent of
>LL>Soviet times.  Political appointees all.  There can be no appeal,
>LL>except perhaps to the commissar himself, assuming he allows it.

ML>you are aware that the current election rules were in place
ML>some 5 or 6 years (IIRC) /BEFORE/ the current administrator
ML>was even politically nominated for a seat on the FTSC by
ML>the one who is trying their damnedest to stir up trouble,
ML>are you not??

The "rules" as originally put in place was for one Chief Dog
to appoint six Top Dogs, with each Top Dog appointing their own
Underlings, who in turn paid homage to the Top Dog who appointed
them, while also appointing Underlings below themselves, who in
turn paid homage to their Overlords.  Since then, the six Top Dogs
got together, had a pow wow, and got rid of the Chief, as well as
one of their own, leaving only five Top Dogs and no Chief.

As a result, there is not one fido, but five separate fidos,
each fido headed by a Top Dog, with hand-picked Underlings, who
in turn have their own hand-picked Underlings.  Each Top Dog is
an entity unto himself/herself, and can do as he/she pleases.
A Top Dog can fire any Underling, or all Underlings, with or
without reason.  Each Underling can fire any (or all) Underlings
below him/her, with or without reason.  Although it may be
technically possible for a group of Underlings to fire a Top
Dog (and name a replacement), the reality is such a thing will
never happen. After all, no Underling will bite the hand that
feeds them.

What does this all mean?  The FTSC elections are meaningless.
Totally meaningless.  Zone Coordinators (Top Dogs) do not listen
to anything put forward by the FTSC.  The only standard that
exists is whatever standard(s) put forth by each Top Dog.

So why have FTSC "elections"?  What is the point?  Those who
seek election can nominate themselves, and vote for themselves,
there being no standard whatsoever aside from being an RC or
REC.  Competence is not an issue, the only real issue being
if an RC or REC has a pulse.

It is all an exercise in futility.  Especially given the fact
that each Top Dog has the right to fire any/all Underlings.

What is the standard?  Please the Top Dog.  Kiss his/her butt.

As can plainly be seen, these are political appointments.  Political
appointees being able to appoint themselves to a position requiring
no knowledge, experience or expertise.  But no matter.  Top Dog does
not care.  After all, Top Dog sets the standard.  Not anybody else.

>LL>The poor commissar cannot even count.  If you bother to tally the
>LL>votes yourself, it will be obvious.  Some votes were counted,
>LL>others not.  So who is to say who was elected, and who was not?
>LL>Only the commissar himself can tell you for sure.  After all, it is
>LL>his count (and only his count) that counts.

ML>you can provide proof of this? are you sure you are looking
ML>at the proper vote cards that were submitted??

Sure.  Just review the messages posted in the FTSC_Public echo.

>LL>I say let the Russian prostitutes vote.
>LL>And let them count the votes, too.
>LL>As well as to hear all appeals.

>LL>As such, I nominate you as fido pimp.
>LL>(International Coordinator in fido-speak)

ML>no thanks... we've already been down that road and ward
ML>attempted then to try to thwart the process and be placed
ML>as IC for Life :rolleyes:

As it stands right now, the IC position is vacant.
As such, I nominate myself for IC.  Said nomination
need not be seconded.

I now call for nominations to be closed.
That does require a second.
I take it you second the motion?
Thanks.

I now call for a vote by acclamation.
All in favor say "Aye!"
I vote "Aye!"
The vote is unanimous.
The "Ayes" have it.

As your new International Coordinator, I must set forth the rules -

There are no rules.

As such, I rule by decree.

Now, if only my loyal subjects would listen...and obey.

Don't you love it?  Anarchy rules!  Just as Tom Jennings wanted!

--Lee


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