I just love a good conspiracy theory. They just let the imagination run wild, don't they?

Yep, I joind back in March, anticipating that Horrace would be nominated and that RCU would offer up sub-forums for the candidates where I could earn my $2K retainer pointing out that he can't disagree with anyone without posting immature personal comments unworthy of a 10 year old. And in addition, went to the trouble of posting numerous messages in the beginners forum asking newbie questions about radios, servos, trainers, etc, etc. Even posted a fake message about my solo. Ya got me!!

Sarcasm mode off now.

Stick, my join date and AMA number should demonstrate that I am in fact new to the hobby. As far as "immediately start pounding on the old timers", a quick review of my postings will show that I had little to say to or about Horrace until his nomination was made public. I did exchange a few messages with him and a couple of others concerning the Greg Hahn column, somthing that became a bone of contention shortly after my join date. In terms of coming up to speed on AMA/EC issues; it's not difficult for someone with a reasonable degree of intelligence, some time to spend reading on this board, and some time in the MA archives. I think you'll also find that most (if not all) of my questions and issues with the candidate(s) have been prompted by what they've posted in their campaign statements and in their messages here.

I'll admit that I do find it interesting that it's relatively common that some sort of conspiracy is suspected when someone questions Horrace's motives or leadership abilities. I think this is about the third one that's had my name on it, starting with my supposedly trying to muster a write-in campaign for EVP. I guess the fact that I don't meet the AMA's criteria for a leadership postion (length of membership, not a leader member) just sorta got lost in the speculation.

The bottom line is that I just don't think someone with such an obvious ax to grind, a long and well known inability to work effectively in a position where one must actually convince others to follow them rather than (figuratively) beat them over the head, and a bad case of resorting to attack, innuendo, personal attacks and immature comments worthy of a 10 year old, doesn't belong in an AMA senior leadership position. The sad thing is that his experience, dedication and knowledge put him in a position where he could have been an asset to the EC. I don't think the EC needs another "yes man" either. A bit of healthy skepticism, the ability to ask pointed questions and to constructively express one's opinion and one's disagreement is a good thing. It's difficult to be constructive when one berates and belittles those who disagree with him.