tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post3431332193643499770..comments2023-07-09T04:29:29.893-04:00Comments on The Radikal: Radikal Updates XXIIIChristian Duquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-36527108246916979982008-09-17T02:00:00.000-04:002008-09-17T02:00:00.000-04:00O&B has candidates in 46/47 seats (only Family...O&B has candidates in 46/47 seats (only Family Housing didn't get someone). Not sure what this is the best since, but definitely didn't accomplish this with Progress or ACTION or Impact, so at least since 2004.<BR/><BR/>Exec ate at IHOP tonight and to say we're excited doesn't come close. O&B literally called everyone who came out and slated to personally tell them whether they are on the ballot or not, see if Gator even tries. <BR/><BR/>Throw in a mega-scandal that broke this afternoon with Gator and you pretty much had the most energized O&B crew wandering around the law school tonight since they turned in the SOLVe petition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-63829346674781449752008-09-15T16:08:00.000-04:002008-09-15T16:08:00.000-04:00The first day doesn't men anything, if it did - th...The first day doesn't men anything, if it did - they'd call it the last day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-24598755004215208622008-09-15T11:02:00.000-04:002008-09-15T11:02:00.000-04:00Anon 3:44 AM is completely correct.Unless O&B ...Anon 3:44 AM is completely correct.<BR/><BR/>Unless O&B can pull a House or two from the Gator machine (and they won't), Fall is going to be brutal.<BR/><BR/>That said, if the first day of slating indicates anything, I wouldn't be surprised if O&B shows some life in on-campus seats and in the competitive off-campus districts (C and D). I'm thinking of a reprisal of Impact from fall 2005. A bad result overall, but better than usual for the minority.<BR/><BR/>We'll see. 30 GDIs on the first day is phenomenal. Now O&B has to augment that over the next 2 days by working to ensure all 47 seats are slated - even Family Housing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-81335397328121981872008-09-15T03:44:00.000-04:002008-09-15T03:44:00.000-04:00First off, Alligator is reporting 30 for O&B a...First off, Alligator is reporting 30 for O&B and 40 for gator... so this whole "beat out thing" isn't really true. What I will admit is that O and B is doing a great job compared to minorities in years past and has surpassed my expectations.<BR/><BR/>Regardless, the slating period means nothing in terms of campaign strength. These people slating for O and B are going to be the only people that campaign for O and B. On the other hand, Gator has a campaign base that trumps the minority, with probably 10-20 volunteers for each candidate.<BR/><BR/>However, looking over the numbers, the increased threat from the independent movement might be enough to overturn the tables on what is already a close competition... but I would put the chances of that happening more towards the Spring.<BR/><BR/>All we know at this point is that regardless of what happens, the Senators that have created such a frenzy over the last 6 months have another 6 to go, and this base that the independents are building will only increase into the Spring (where the independents pose a real threat).<BR/><BR/>At that point, O and B might have around 100-150 enthusiastic supporters (which would be more effective than 500 clueless Gator Supporters). With that could come some significant power and sway in the Senate and possible the ebranch.<BR/><BR/>Point of the story: This accomplishment of the O&B will produce very little this election, but in the long run means more than anyone could know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-84137006741263215672008-09-15T00:58:00.000-04:002008-09-15T00:58:00.000-04:00pretend ignorance, encourage his arrogancepretend ignorance, encourage his arroganceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-76982078045874212242008-09-14T16:30:00.000-04:002008-09-14T16:30:00.000-04:00Christian, I was there at 815 to set up the O&...Christian, I was there at 815 to set up the O&B slating room and was there the whole day. Some interesting points.<BR/>1) We "stole" the room the Gator and Swamp parties have had for slating for the last 4 semester by being there first.<BR/>2) The assistant SOE's haven't even been confirmed by senate. So they are doing their job illegally. If they fuck up, they will risk invalidating the whole election from the beginning.<BR/>3) O&B has someone at a table outside our room from 900 till 515 and had our doors wide open. Gator didn't have their act together until 11 am. Suzanna Hersman arrived at 11, got pissed no one important was in the slating room and started calling everyone on her cell phone screaming at them. We could hear it through the walls.<BR/>4) We had a giant banner (3x4) printed and laminated for our table. Gator had weak willed people who barely stuck around their table.<BR/>5) We had, at the very least, a dozen random good candidates who came in to talk to us. And they were angry at the Gator party. They were angry about the alcohol regulations, organizational leaders were angry Paul wasnt there over the summer, and they were angry that Gator was being useless to the student body in representing their interests to the UF admin.<BR/><BR/>Overall, I think our campaign is off to a great start.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-89633158495536758872008-09-14T15:49:00.000-04:002008-09-14T15:49:00.000-04:00Well something Christian likely doesn't know is af...Well something Christian likely doesn't know is after 2 years of attending Senate (and proposing some bills too), I finally served this summer after my CTV term ended. It was actually pretty interesting. While I don't know what will happen with Mark (6 months is a long time until re-election), I do know that there is some need for "senior" Senators. I believe a large portion of the Senators should be switched out, but those that survive and show the ability to excel very quickly should be given another go around. How many students meet this number? Well, I have a theory: there are 94 Senators, only about 30-40 or so serve on committees, and only 15 or so do work besides serving as a messenger (conduit to student groups) or party decoy...that's my feeling.<BR/><BR/>Those that serve as a messenger could be switched out for other student to have the opportunity to learn and experience Senate. Some, however, need to stay in chambers because of their firm understanding of the statutes, ability to understand the institutional framework without need a couple weeks to adjust, and their established contacts. Now, the question really should be whether term limits is a feasible idea. Should a Senator really be serving three or four terms? During their second term they are already having a chance to train the new Senators and pass on how things work.franciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13203127120358770468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1514039515955933262008-09-14T13:45:00.000-04:002008-09-14T13:45:00.000-04:00The last time I saw the GDIs beat out FBK during a...The last time I saw the GDIs beat out FBK during any day of Slating was before FBK began using the Alligator coverage of Slating for psychological purposes.<BR/><BR/>A cog is definitely missing from the Gator Party machine. Or at least it was on Friday. We'll see how it all shakes out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com