The debate has been, let us say, energetic.
Adrian F Malagon:
What you just said, is one of the most insanely idiotic things I’ve ever read. At no point, in your rambling, incoherent response, were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone on this thread is now dumber for having read it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Adam Haman
Lol. I was very worried that we would get to convention without having seen a partially modified Billy Madison quote on the list.
Whew!
Adrian F Malagon
I live to serve, Mr. Haman.
Caryn Ann Harlos
Mr. Tuniewicz is quite simply wrong. There are multiple other places in the bylaws and in RONR that deal with this. The Bylaw he referenced has to do with providing bylaws to the Secretary, not Credentials so it appears he cannot keep his subjects straight. That being however, I think what he has done is gross intimidation by threat to the committee and far beyond the pale. I am…. Appalled. That being said, I do not deal with people who make legal threats. Mask off.
Mark Tuniewicz:
Madame Secretary & Madam Chair,
I’ve sought outside advice privately on this topic and feel strongly about these conclusions. Nothing you’ve said previously or now has refuted them.
I strongly recommend the Credentials Committee proceed cautiously, for their own protection. It may be wise, for example, to see if the LNC’s D&O insurance covers the Credentials Committee….I doubt it, but good to check.
Lastly, the Secretary grossly misrepresents a genuine effort to provide unbiased information for the CC’s use. There’s no threats in any of this, certainly not by me. Shame on her for suggesting otherwise.
With best wishes,
Mark Tuniewicz
Angela McArdle
I don’t have time for this nonsense. I heard you also threatened the credentials committee with a lawsuit. We’re all getting ready for convention and you’re plotting more lawsuits. I’ll address this nonsense further later
[Editor: So far as we have determined, Chair McArdle’s source, claiming that a lawsuit has been threatened, is mistaken. The LCN does have several sorts of insurance, but perhaps they should have Counsel explain to them whose attorney he is and who is protected by this insurance and for what.]
Brittany Kosin:
Mr. Tuniewicz,
I really hope you are not threatening to sue us if we do not vote your way. That could be considered blackmail in a way, and I would think that would violate the NAP.
Regards,
Brittany Kosin
Mark Tuniewicz:
Not to worry, Brittany. There’s no threat of a suit, implied or explicit, on my part. No matter what others may suggest.
I do think it’s prudent, however, given this analysis, that Credentials gives serious consideration to how they conduct their business given the facts presented. We are in a litigious society; indeed, the current LNC has promulgated several lawsuits itself against fellow Libertarians; therefore, it’s wise to take all opinions received by the Committee into account.
My thought at this point is that following the Chair’s “opinion” sets the CC up for more conflicts at convention, a slower process overall, and anticipates a higher level of challenges. Restricting the scope helps to reel that in, while still allowing legitimate challenges to be taken to the convention body for resolution.
With best wishes,
Mark Tuniewicz
Meredith Hays
Mark,
I have never been rude to you. I do not engage in much of the squabbling on this list, be it petty or legitimate. However, your statements regarding whether the LNC’s D&O insurance covers the Credentials Committee completely belies your intention, despite your claims to the contrary. I know you have frequently talked about being a “minority voice” on the LNC, so my advice to you is this: If you’re proud of that status, have the temerity to be honest. Stand by your convictions. Your behavior here has been nothing short of weasley, and I find that more offensive than anything else.
Have a day.
Meredith Hays
