Re: [ifwp] RE: The Same Old

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

David and all,

David Schutt wrote:

> A bit.
>
> I'm about as far from the inside as it is possible to get, and from my
> viewpoint things look very strange. The ICANN documents propose a structure
> that is very bizarre, and which seems to be an attempt to concentrate
> decision making in as few hands as possible, and to insulate those hands
> from any heat from outside.

  Yes the current Cooperative Draft that is commonly now referred to as the
ICANNDraft of bylaws and articles of incorporation is indeed bizarre indeed,
especially in the
light of the IFWP consensus's were and are in stark contrast to that Draft.
Also
especially in the light that there is specifically NO Membership Organization
initially.  This would seem to fly in the face of the White Paper.

>
>
> There is language all over the drafts that are giveaways, and some language
> that might be giveaways if anyone could figure out just what that language
> means (or is supposed to mean). I've heard it described as litigation bait.

  It sure is Litigation bait.  In fact for over a month now we have been
accumulatinga rather substantial legal fund (Now about $8m) in the case that
there is not a
final compliance with the requirements with the White Paper and the IFWP
consensus.
Anyone whom wishes to contribute to that fund may contact me directly Via E-Mail

or by Phone at 972-447-1894 for details.

>
>
> There is so much behind the scenes maneuvering that it makes the old
> Politburo look open.

  This is certainly a profound and accurate statement if I have ever heard one.

> The selection process for the initial board of
> directors has the same type of clarity. I would have expected that quite a
> few names would have been floated by this point to measure reaction, but I
> guess no one cares about that.

  According the the Cook Report and interview that Gordon did with Ira, it
seemsthat quite a few names have been floated to Ira already.  I am quite sure
that
there will be more over the next few days to be sure.  Most of which will be
part of the "Good ole BOy " group that has been attempting to Capture this
organization proposed from the very beginning.

> It will be, I'm sure, a presentation of the
> new leaders, and dissent will not be tolerated. As you know, time is short.

  Unless they are voted upon by a initial Membership or the stakeholders, ALLof
them that wish to participate, they will be is some significant legal trouble.

>
>
> I wish that there was more I could do about making suggestions on my own for
> board members, but I just don't know the people involved well enough.
> Although if there isn't some activity soon I will start floating names.

  This was done some months ago on this very list.  Review archives for more
details.

>
>
> If anyone has any suggestions, now is the time to put the names out
> publicly.

  Here are a few to start with.  Jim Flemming  Tony Rutkowski
  Dave Farber
  Richard Sexton
  Larry Ellison
  Jim Dixon
  Simon Higgs


>
>
> Not later.
>
> David Schutt
>
>

Regards,

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Jeffrey A. Williams
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Information Network Eng. Group. INEG. INC.
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