David C. Johnson
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NC Governor James B. Hunt, Jr, immediate past governor of North Carolina, is considered by many to have been an exceptional chief executive of the state over his four terms of service. He accomplished monumental feats, especially in education; but is also personally responsible for much of the state's growth and prosperity over his tenure. He is well known and well respected by leaders around the country and around the world. However, you will probably never know much of him, while odds are you would have. The price for bad appointments to state boards and commissions has proven to be unexpectedly consequential. It appears it has now altered world history. It has eliminated from consideration the most likely candidate for a noteworthy position: The most powerful man on the face of the Earth.
Who Will Win the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election?
<span style='color:darkblue'>The overriding pertinent factor omitted by this study (i.e., an algorithmic modeling) is the necessity to pass a record check. The governor fails. He will not even be nominated. Ever. He is not electable. This is due to his and/or his staff's board member and commission member appointment record in North Carolina which is well documented and available public record involving statewide scandal of "seats for sale" for important appointed positions. Most obvious was the longtime scandal involving the NC State Board of Transportation, but hundreds of such appointments in all sectors of state commerce and regulatory bodies are involved. The governor was not and is not alone. This continues as a widespread, quietly accepted shadowy political fundraising and quid quo pro farce in state politics -- perhaps particularly so in the South, but likely elsewhere as well -- for many decades; and has been incredibly damaging and corruptive for as long. The practice is the official unofficial rules for how the game is played, and has long been absurdly out of hand. The issue of concern is broadly defined as Campaign Finance Reform.
While rarely featured in state and national reporting, the Institution of the North Carolina Appraisal Board has certainly been a victim, and remains profoundly effected today. There is considerable evidence that other states' appraisal boards have also been particularly susceptible to such appointment abuse. It is hoped that the documentation of some new extraordinary consequences and costs directly incurred by those of the system, will further encourage their participation in its reform. The media should take notice. At very least, some appointors across the country may decide to think twice before making or allowing questionable or asinine selections to such critical state bodies. The "preface" for this post can be found here:</span>
[url=http://www.appraisersforum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=20661#20661]We Must Start Policing Our Own
The following is an excerpt from the Presidential Study cited with inserted comments:
3. Discussion-- as revised
An empirical formula is of little use if it cannot predict future events. Should George W. Bush remain in office and run for re-election in 2004, he would have an electability of 70. The Democrats, however, could defeat him if they nominated James B. Hunt, Jr., the four-term governor of North Carolina.
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Think McCain Maybe. It might be a real good start: [/color]
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Bad board & commission appointments have done immeasurable damage to the professions, the states, the country, and consequently the world -- whether they have actually messed with world history specifically by messing with the US Presidency roster, or not. But, there's a real good chance it's done just that, and will do so again in the future. We know it could be very real, and therefore there's a cost.
Some will remain less than impressed, and far from convinced: "It's all speculation, and besides, if this is what it takes, so be it." Perhaps the possibility of more concrete damage, and true human loss, might make a difference for some. I'll not go there -- but others may if they like:
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[url=http://appraisersforum.com/offtopic/index.cgi?read=6551]A Diverted FBI?
Regards,
David C. Johnson, Appraiser & Scientist[/color]
NC Governor James B. Hunt, Jr, immediate past governor of North Carolina, is considered by many to have been an exceptional chief executive of the state over his four terms of service. He accomplished monumental feats, especially in education; but is also personally responsible for much of the state's growth and prosperity over his tenure. He is well known and well respected by leaders around the country and around the world. However, you will probably never know much of him, while odds are you would have. The price for bad appointments to state boards and commissions has proven to be unexpectedly consequential. It appears it has now altered world history. It has eliminated from consideration the most likely candidate for a noteworthy position: The most powerful man on the face of the Earth.
Who Will Win the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election?
<span style='color:darkblue'>The overriding pertinent factor omitted by this study (i.e., an algorithmic modeling) is the necessity to pass a record check. The governor fails. He will not even be nominated. Ever. He is not electable. This is due to his and/or his staff's board member and commission member appointment record in North Carolina which is well documented and available public record involving statewide scandal of "seats for sale" for important appointed positions. Most obvious was the longtime scandal involving the NC State Board of Transportation, but hundreds of such appointments in all sectors of state commerce and regulatory bodies are involved. The governor was not and is not alone. This continues as a widespread, quietly accepted shadowy political fundraising and quid quo pro farce in state politics -- perhaps particularly so in the South, but likely elsewhere as well -- for many decades; and has been incredibly damaging and corruptive for as long. The practice is the official unofficial rules for how the game is played, and has long been absurdly out of hand. The issue of concern is broadly defined as Campaign Finance Reform.
While rarely featured in state and national reporting, the Institution of the North Carolina Appraisal Board has certainly been a victim, and remains profoundly effected today. There is considerable evidence that other states' appraisal boards have also been particularly susceptible to such appointment abuse. It is hoped that the documentation of some new extraordinary consequences and costs directly incurred by those of the system, will further encourage their participation in its reform. The media should take notice. At very least, some appointors across the country may decide to think twice before making or allowing questionable or asinine selections to such critical state bodies. The "preface" for this post can be found here:</span>
[url=http://www.appraisersforum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=20661#20661]We Must Start Policing Our Own
The following is an excerpt from the Presidential Study cited with inserted comments:
3. Discussion-- as revised
An empirical formula is of little use if it cannot predict future events. Should George W. Bush remain in office and run for re-election in 2004, he would have an electability of 70. The Democrats, however, could defeat him if they nominated James B. Hunt, Jr., the four-term governor of North Carolina.
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Think McCain Maybe. It might be a real good start: [/color]
<span style='color:darkblue'>
Bad board & commission appointments have done immeasurable damage to the professions, the states, the country, and consequently the world -- whether they have actually messed with world history specifically by messing with the US Presidency roster, or not. But, there's a real good chance it's done just that, and will do so again in the future. We know it could be very real, and therefore there's a cost.
Some will remain less than impressed, and far from convinced: "It's all speculation, and besides, if this is what it takes, so be it." Perhaps the possibility of more concrete damage, and true human loss, might make a difference for some. I'll not go there -- but others may if they like:
</span>
[url=http://appraisersforum.com/offtopic/index.cgi?read=6551]A Diverted FBI?
Regards,
David C. Johnson, Appraiser & Scientist[/color]
