Re: [ga] ...but we lied

[Sandy Harris <sandy@storm.ca>]

DannyYounger@cs.com wrote:
> 
> We said that "Our goal is to replace each and every one of the current Board
> members as soon as possible", ...but we lied.
> 
> We said that "it is ICANN's highest priority to complete the work necessary
> to implement a workable At-Large membership structure and to conduct
> elections for the nine At-Large Directors that must be chosen by the
> membership", ...but we lied.
> 
> We said that "The bylaws now make it clear that the Board has an
> unconditional mandate to create a membership structure that will elect the At
> Large Directors of the Board", ...but we lied.
> 
> We said that we will reserve Article II of our Bylaws "for use when the
> Corporation has members", ... but we lied.
> 
> We said that ICANN will "operate to the maximum extent feasible in an open
> and transparent manner and consistent with procedures designed to ensure
> fairness" ... but we lied.
> 
> We said that "ICANN must facilitate the translation of final documents into
> various appropriate languages" ...but we lied.
> 
> We said that the task of the Independent Review Panel Nominating Committee
> "is well underway, and should be fully implemented within a few months"
> ...but we lied.
> 
> We said that "Some remain concerned that the Initial Board could simply amend
> the bylaws and remove the membership provisions that we have just described
> above. We commit that this will not happen." ... but we lied.
> 
> How many more lies to the US Government should be tolerated?  Would anyone
> like to offer a rationale as to why this incumbent ICANN management should be
> trusted?  All I see is lies and more lies.

Interesting, but it would be moreso if you gave
attributions for your quotes.

I'm not doubting that these things were said, or
that ICANN mangement has failed to live up to
various stated intentions, but I'd like to know
the sources.
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