02-08-2014, 02:35 PM
hamish olson Wrote:I am more concerned that there is effectively no democratic process (or even discussion from our representatives explaining their reasoning) with regards to the FIDE election - I can half appreciate the comparison with MPs making decisions on our behalf without having to recourse to a referendum every time but at least parliament make their decisions public and there is lots of public discussion, this all seems to be behind closed doors.
Perhaps I am missing some thread or something?
On the road home from my family holiday so catching up at the moment. It was on the agenda and discussed at the Edinburgh Council meeting. I requested that our decision not be made public to protect Alex McF who lost his place in the Olympiad 4 years ago as we went public...
I will be voting on the 11th on the new president, there is a poll on this noticeboard which gives a clear direction where you all want me to vote....
"How sad to see, what used to be, a model of decorum and tranquility become like any other sport, a battleground for rival ideologies to slug it out with glee"