Javier wrote (to Michael Froomkin): > > The calendar that has been > developed does not include any decision making processes until: > > 1) There has been a public comment period on every issue. Translation: The usual tiresome rigmarole of pretending to want comments will have to be gone through (although none but those that agree with the already-made decisions of the Board and its representatives in the DNSO will have any attention payed them) in order to be able to claim, for PR purposes, that this process is still an open one. > 2) All Constituencies have had a chance to elect their representatives. Translation: Once the memberships of the constituencies have been manipulated by the use of undemocratic tactics like those employed during last Friday's teleconference, dissenting elements excluded or frightened into submission by slander and intimidation, and the constituencies safely made up of supporters of the policy positions of ISOC/CORE/INTA and the ICANN Board, they will be allowed to elect Names Council members who will re-affirm me, Javier Sola, and my friends in their current positions of illegitimate authority. > In spite of the fact that we probably disagree on some policy issues, > I am very happy to see you participate in this process and in the > working groups. Translation: I really don't care what you say, Mr. Froomkin, so long as you say it to me, thereby recognizing my authority and helping to legitimize it. > It is important that dissenting views participate in Working > Groups, to assure that the output of the WGs is as close as possible > to consensus. Translation: We need a few people like you as a loyal opposition. Thanks for your willingness to be exploited for our purposes. > Just for clarification, I have never intended to relate your name to > any company. If it has sounded this way, it has been my mistake. Translation: Now that you have agreed to come over to our side and help us, I won't attack you and slander you any more.
