Reznjun

today is the last day to sign up for tribal council and gaming. heard there arent many running. some even asked ‘is this all we have to offer?’ no one wants to run. some say it is the $150 filing fee. gamblers know the return on that is great. if you get elected for a 4 year term you can make close to a quarter million dollars. that and the benefits, travel and power that goes with it. some even act as if they reach a demigod status.

sounds attractive but no one wants to run. its like an old song back in the 60s or 70s bout the girl with the skinny legs. no one wanted her. finally they said ‘leroy you got her’. he said ‘i dont want no girl with the skinny legs’. its the same with running for council. not many want to. we created the atmosphere that makes the job undesirable. it is a thankless job. some general councils are nothing more than blame the council for everything wrong in the world. we scare away potential candidates. to be honest some of our past politicians have contributed to this with their behavior. maybe we need to lighten up and work together.

that brings up the question ‘why dont the ones that dominate the general councils with all the right answers run?’ dont know the answer to that. we dont need talkers. we need doers. we need people that genuinely want to do something for the people. with strong leadership there is no limit to the power our tribe could achieve. our casino is making more money than ever but we are told we dont have any money. or your money aint really your money. your business is none of your business. the money should benefit all tribal members. not just the ones in the system. we dont need bureaucrats that stay the course. in the past we have had some that do nothing but fill out the term. you would think they would be obligated by their being in office to do something other than simply fill the chair. we need leaders not bureaucrats.

maybe today there will be more that sign up. some play the waiting game to see who else is running for what spot. they then pick the race they think they can win. i hope more sign up before the days end. we need more choices. there shouldnt be only one or two running for a position. we’ll see…..