NRA Board Election - Please vote with me.

[benenglish]

25 votes for Adam.

Many thanks.

 

[Mrvmax]

Makes sense. But, I'd also like to cast a vote for Julie Golob. Adam was going to get my vote anyway, just didn't know about the "bullet vote" thing. So that would give each of those roughly 12 .5+- votes, right?

I saw a couple other people on the ballot like her that don’t seem to be part of the establishment

 

[benenglish]

I saw a couple other people on the ballot like her that don’t seem to be part of the establishment

If you know others you'd like to tell us about, please do.

My vote for Adam Kraut is specifically because he doesn't "seem to be a part of the establishment." If you know of others who are also not beholden to the NRA establishment and have clearly stated what they want to accomplish (or at least their principles/why they're running), I'd love to know details. I'm sure everyone would.

I don't want the thread to devolve into a "my candidate vs. your candidate" squabble but we would all benefit by knowing more about the people running for the board. The blurbs provided with the ballot (kindly reproduced by TheDan here) tend, due to their brevity, to be less than optimally helpful. Even Kraut's bio requires you to read between the lines; it's kinda unusual when someone who wants to be high up in the NRA actually lists their AR15.com participation on their CV! That sentence practically screams "Not a Fudd!" in a way that avoids antagonizing the less-dedicated members and candidates.

More info is always better. Feel free to share.

 

[benenglish]

Many thanks to the mod who corrected my arithmetic error in the OP. I greatly appreciate it.

 

[Byrd666]

I quit doing math when I was forced into early retirement.

 

[Texan-in-Training]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Ben.
I followed your lead with a single, "bullet" vote for Adam Kraut. Maybe if they get enough like that, the NRA will recognize there's a problem and try to straighten thing out before they go "off the cliff".

I don't suppose you could also share some similar wisdom on the Texas Primary when you have a chance ???

 

[benenglish]

I don't suppose you could also share some similar wisdom on the Texas Primary when you have a chance ???

I'd probably screw it up but that's never stopped me before. I won't be reticent about stating my opinions.

 

[TheDan]

I strongly suggest all other voting members remember history and bullet vote for Mr. Kraut.

done!

Now, for next year... I read that it takes 653 signatures to nominate someone via petition. That means we as a forum can easily nominate someone. Ben, do you want to be nominated?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Hip hip hoorah ....

 

[jrbfishn]

I would rather see Ben the CEO.

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[benenglish]

Now, for next year... I read that it takes 653 signatures to nominate someone via petition. That means we as a forum can easily nominate someone. Ben, do you want to be nominated?

I know you're joking but I'm retired and about to go through some major changes in life. Consequently, I'll be very busy in the short term and much less busy in a few months...if things work out properly.

So, as crazy as this makes me sound, do you know when the nomination process starts?

 

[Mrvmax]

If you know others you'd like to tell us about, please do.

My vote for Adam Kraut is specifically because he doesn't "seem to be a part of the establishment." If you know of others who are also not beholden to the NRA establishment and have clearly stated what they want to accomplish (or at least their principles/why they're running), I'd love to know details. I'm sure everyone would.

I don't want the thread to devolve into a "my candidate vs. your candidate" squabble but we would all benefit by knowing more about the people running for the board. The blurbs provided with the ballot (kindly reproduced by TheDan here) tend, due to their brevity, to be less than optimally helpful. Even Kraut's bio requires you to read between the lines; it's kinda unusual when someone who wants to be high up in the NRA actually lists their AR15.com participation on their CV! That sentence practically screams "Not a Fudd!" in a way that avoids antagonizing the less-dedicated members and candidates.

More info is always better. Feel free to share.

I don’t have any special insight into them but basic google searches can give more info than in the short bios. Not every candidate listed is bad and electing Adam will not solve every problem either.

 

[benenglish]

Not every candidate listed is bad...

I assume that to be the case.

...electing Adam will not solve every problem either.

Again, agreed.

However, from what I've seen he's been the most straightforward and specific in his criticisms of the organization and statements of what he'd like to accomplish. He is, IOW, actually campaigning in the venues visible to me. I give him high marks for that.

In addition, I like the positions he has taken and the bylaw changes he's pushing for.

He may turn out to be Don Quixote or a new Neal Knox for a new generation, but I'm hoping he actually accomplishes something. You're right that he certainly won't solve "every" problem; if he solves just one I'll call it a win.

 

[TheDan]

I know you're joking...

Not joking in the slightest. I think we as a forum should be nominating someone every year, and I can't think of anyone more articulate and sharp than you that most members would rally behind. I have no idea how the nomination process starts, but we can collectively figure it out.

He may turn out to be Don Quixote or a new Neal Knox for a new generation, but I'm hoping he actually accomplishes something.

Well, he's only one person out 75, right? I can't imagine he's going to get anything done until we can get a few more people like him in as well. Gotta start somewhere.

 

[Davetex]

That's a very good idea Dan, I would support Ben in a heartbeat.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Ditto....

 

[Vaquero]

Yep

 

[F350-6]

Three questions. When did the magazine with the ballot come out? When does voting end? How do I do my part to help nominate Ben?

(Life member here)

 

[Davetex]

The ballot is in this months issue.

 

[F350-6]

Found it. Looks like Adam is #32 on my list, but I understand that number is supposed to vary. I do see a place to write in candidates. Guess it's too late for Ben this year.