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Oct 26, 2012 | 9:06 am

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Originally Posted by SkiAdcock

Once the call for candidates closes on Nov 1st, the Community Director will post ALL the candidates profiles/platforms, etc, so FTers voting will know the background/platform of the various candidates.

So far I can see that 11 candidates signed up: http://www.flyertalk.com/talkthevote/

Oct 26, 2012 | 10:19 am

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Originally Posted by oliver2002

So far I can see that 11 candidates signed up: http://www.flyertalk.com/talkthevote/

And what's great is the a # of those candidates are int'l-based, reflecting the makeup of FT nowadays. ^

Cheers.

Oct 26, 2012 | 10:25 am

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Once the nominating period has closed, all candidates will get a message from me explaining what's next. I will be posing questions to the candidates in this forum:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/talkb...ions-2012-717/

The forum is closed to posting by anyone but the candidates and me, and the candidates only respond to questions I pose. (I know, it's very bland, no marching bands, cheerleaders, or pom pom girls.)

No electioneering is allowed. Signatures that link to the candidate's campaign profile are. Members get to know the candidates by reading their responses in the forum I've linked above and by searching thru FlyerTalk on their posts.

I'm currently collecting questions and can use more. Everyone can submit questions including current candidates. Send to [email protected].

Last edited by SanDiego1K; Oct 26, 2012 at 10:32 am

Oct 26, 2012 | 12:57 pm

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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K

The forum is closed to posting by anyone but the candidates and me, and the candidates only respond to questions I pose. (I know, it's very bland, no marching bands, cheerleaders, or pom pom girls.)

I have decided to run again this year. SanDiego1K, I am disappointed that I cannot have pom pom girls cheer me on during the debate!

Delta747

Oct 26, 2012 | 1:19 pm

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Originally Posted by Delta747

I am disappointed that I cannot have pom pom girls cheer me on during the debate!

Me, too. But well done for wanting to help FlyerTalk.

Oct 26, 2012 | 6:52 pm

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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K

We begin the call for candidates Monday. The application page goes live at that time.

http://www.flyertalk.com/talkthevote/apply.php

Can I run again and try to occupy 2 seats and control 2 votes!?

^

I don't find any rule against that!!!! @:-)

Oct 26, 2012 | 9:12 pm

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Originally Posted by kokonutz

Can I run again and try to occupy 2 seats and control 2 votes!?

^

I don't find any rule against that!!!! @:-)

Go for it ^

Oct 29, 2012 | 8:15 am

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Originally Posted by kokonutz

Can I run again and try to occupy 2 seats and control 2 votes!?

^

I don't find any rule against that!!!! @:-)

I blame the rule drafter for that oversight. You just can't get the staff (ers).

OMG - or was that a cunning plan?!

Oct 29, 2012 | 8:54 am

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I blame the rule drafter for that oversight.

I don't believe a rule can be drafted. It must volunteer to serve.

Oct 29, 2012 | 11:39 am

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Originally Posted by kokonutz

Can I run again and try to occupy 2 seats and control 2 votes!?

^

I don't find any rule against that!!!! @:-)

Family kokonutz could do so if you persuaded your smart and beautiful FTer wife to run and win.

Oct 29, 2012 | 2:59 pm

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I blame the rule drafter for that oversight. You just can't get the staff (ers).

OMG - or was that a cunning plan?!

Soon the politboro will consist entirely of...ME! BWAAAA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!

Oct 29, 2012 | 3:42 pm

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Originally Posted by kokonutz

Soon the politboro will consist entirely of...ME! BWAAAA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!

Instead of it being called The Flyertalk Talkboard, I would suggest The Politburo Standing Committee of kokonutz' Online Frequent Flyer Community.

To stay on topic, good luck to all those that have decided to run!

Delta747

Oct 29, 2012 | 5:58 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kokonutz

Can I run again and try to occupy 2 seats and control 2 votes!?

^

I don't find any rule against that!!!! @:-)

Well it works pretty well for Robert Mugabe.

You can appoint yourself President and Vice President as well, to save all those time consuming elections.

Oct 30, 2012 | 4:55 pm

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I preferred "The Ngwazi, Doctor Hastings Kamuzu Banda, President for Life" (who was so when I was in Malawi) myself. Surely FT can do better than that piker!

Congratulations, FTers, for stepping up to volunteer for leadership positions in the community. Let the PAC floodgates open!

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Originally Posted by ozstamps

Well it works pretty well for Robert Mugabe.

You can appoint yourself President and Vice President as well, to save all those time consuming elections.