ORIGINAL: Silent-AV8R
ORIGINAL: Lifer
A sad day for the AMA. He will pursue his own agenda, right or wrong, and the wishes of the constituents will be utterly ignored.
What is the basis of this opinion? Dave has done a great job as the President and I think he will do a great job managing the staff. Do people realize that this is a demotion in a sense. The EC sets the agenda and determines what is going to be done. They are the bosses. The ED then implements their directives. The ED does not make policy, he executes it. As such it is not very likely he can impose his ''agenda'' on anything.
Now if you are speaking of Mark Smith, I'll ask the same question, what is the basis of the opinion and how do you think he will impose his agenda, whatever that may be, on the other 12 EC members?
Bill, do a little research. Read post #4 and then check that in Lifer's quoted post that you question, Lifer was replying to me, Hossfly. There is no question that he is speaking of Smith. Besides his description can only fit Smith. Therefore Lifer is not speaking of Mathewson. [8D]
Lifer stated a basis of opinion in his #4 post. As I read the EC minutes for all meetings as soon as they are distributed, then analyze more on what was NOT said than what WAS said, I am in 100% agreement with Lifer.
Now for all to be aware, I offered a deal to you. I would nominate YOU for both President and Ex. VP if you would nominate me for Ex. VP. Your reply, paraphrased, was that you would not run and if elected you would not serve.
Now I ask you, Bill, if you want to play soldier why are you afraid of the battle?