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"THANK YOU" TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK THE TIME TO LET THE RHODES SCHOLARS (REALLY SMART PEOPLE) KNOW THAT I DID VOTE. I SEE THAT THE EDUCATION PROGRAM NEEDS TO BE REINSTATED IMMEDIATELY!!! SPECIAL "THANKS" TO THE PERSON WHO SAID I WAS (SO SMART). WOW! "YOU BE CILLIN MY MUTHA FN ASS DAWG!" "ARE WE KOO DEN?" "PEECE OWT!"

I appreciate your opinion, however, I could not disagree more. I believe that they want everyone to think & feel the way you do, so they can call "all the shots" and continue to do what they want, whenever they want. Do you buy anything of value (car,home, expensive jewelry,etc.) without bargaining? Probably not. If you do, you probably shouldn't? Now that the majority has essentially "laid down" in the weeds, so to speak, get ready for the next go around! Why? Because, in their minds, they were just told "yes" they can, and suffered no real financial reprecussions of their own. It's called BARGAINING, not LAYING DOWN at the DROP of a HAT. If you don't ask, you surely won't get!

I do believe that the "yes" passing was fixed, and I don't believe that this is a first. There was still "no way" I would not have taken the time to vote. Even though it logically makes no sense to vote, based on what I've just stated, my conscience won't haunt me, at the very least. With that being said, I'm not looking forward to the "Good Ole Boys/Girls Network" slashing more stuff in the very near future. News Flash! It's coming! This, in my opinion, was the warm up & stretch, prior to the next run, for lack of a better analogy. When our representatives who are allegedly looking out for us, are nearing retirement or, are able to jump ship immediately, in my opinion, it's a "LOSE LOSE" situation. When was the last time you had a vote, or any "say so" in regard to who ends up at, or suddenly shows up at International? I personally have 15 + years , as far as seniority is concerned. Let me be perfectly BLOUNT! When I'm nearing retirement, the most important person will be, and should be me, PERIOD! If anyone really believes that the vast majority of our in house reps, and the International reps really care about anyone else first, they've GOTCHYA right where they want you, and frankly, they've had the majority of us there for way TOO LONG! Three words: VOTER TURN OUT. I haven't read every posting, and I'm more than likely repeating much of what's already been stated. I'm in "no way" attempting to sway anyone's thinking, however, it's obvious that the "Good Ole Boys/Girls Network" is hoping the majority stays right where they are, and not think at all. In laymen's terms- ASSUME THE POSITION (and/or) STAY IN IT! Lastly, as I've mentioned prior, I haven't read every posting. From some of those I have read, I 100% agree with those who have in their own words, previously posted the thoughts & beliefs listed below. 1) Never say "yes" too soon, and almost never say "yes" the first time. It's called BARGAINING. 2) Never elect anyone with too much seniority, or ANYONE regardless of seniority, who's part of a CLICK, which only "CLICKS" for themselves & the CLICK GROUPIES. Unless the individual has made themselves worthy of election/re-election, based on REAL RESULTS, and frequent availability, give someone a shot, who best fits the people's needs, and not their own first & foremost. 3) Have enough intellect to know that, a person who really cares can be taught. A person who already knows, but doesn't care, can only play on other's ignorance, and will do just that, with a hand shake & well wishes at times which benefit them.