WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN - OR WORSE

      When we entered school, and indeed for most of our school careers, what teacher said meant we did it. The teacher's sanctioned activities were the ones that happened and if anyone attempted otherwise - well, there was always the principal's office - gulp!!!
      When we entered the working world it was listen to your boss. Any new ideas had to be presented carefully for one's livelihood was at stake. But new ideas and success with them as well as adherence to process and procedure and showing professional growth were expected as well. With hard work and a bit of luck, one was able to move up the ladder or remain in place if one wished. As far as marriages, well that depended upon the two involved and their choices.
      Well, retirement has taken place, with some people taking up some jobs or new activities and most of us find that this stage in life has freed us up in many ways. One of the ways is that we are not feeling so constricted anymore and KNOW that we have much to say that is worthy of being said and we are NOT in kindergarten any longer. Thus, no one has the right to tell us to shut up, to sit down, that we are out of order, are disruptive, etc. simply because we disagree with one who seems to be in charge.
      The Grand Poohbah, General Chicken David, who is afraid to take a step without his vanguard tailing along and his centurion Ed Black there to deflect, is now totally afraid of any and all gatherings that might actually, GASP, have a negative effect on him. The fact that all are invited to speak at this gathering, including candidates that he backs, seems to have flown right over his non thinking head. All this man knows seems to be negative, negativity, and nastiness along with defensive posturing.
      We do not need his sanction! Pardon me, but again, as my grandchildren say, "you are not the boss of me!" We are all our own bosses and can all speak up or not as we wish and vote for whom we wish whether Chicken David, afraid to debate, afraid to face the electorate, likes it or not. Here is a comment from the other blog and read what she says and see the sense in it.

       jangor802 said...

I fail to see why anyone would have an objection to a well-organized presentation of all of the candidates (assuming, of course, that the time, location and rules apply to each candidate).

It could become an "exercise in disruption", but assuming each candidate was given time to present their ideas with perhaps the same limited questions for each candidate, this could, in fact, be an opportunity for all candidates to clear the air and dispel any notions of "cronyism". Just my thoughts

February 17, 2015 at 10:03 PM

 

    In fact, if all come and behave, both candidates and audience, there will be no disruption and there will be information. How an assembly of senior citizens willing to exercise their rights as Americans, as residents of CV could be so threatening is beyond me. Of course, I have nothing to hide. What are you hiding so desperately, Chicken David? C'mon out to play instead of huddling there at all hours in that refuge of yours. Come out and actually talk to people nicely. Try it - we can help you, give you some tips.  See, we know how to play nicely, to share.

      It behooves all of us to come out tomorrow at 3:30 in Room C at the Clubhouse and partake of the fruits of democracy. Even Chicken David can not shut you down, not with his "non-sanctioning" of an activity (the nerve!) and not with threats of armed guards to "settle" you down. Come and hear and decide by yourself. Bring back information to your association and delegates and while we are on that topic, make sure you instruct your delegates how to vote and make sure your delegate votes - NOT your alternate unless so specified by the delegate. That is the right and fair way. The pinch hitter does not come into play until and unless authorization is given.
      Braak, brabrabraaak, have a nice day, Chicken David aka would be fascist emperor of CV.