On 04/18/2016 01:16 PM, Joe Awni wrote:
Are you suggesting that i am abusing you by pointing out that the results of an election with only one candidate are a foregone conclusion?
Concerning the low number of candidates, we at FSFE would prefer much greater participation in the results. These elections are not the first with only a single candidate nor are they likely to be the last. This is suboptimal, but permitting candidates to put themselves forth at arbitrary times is not the solution. Rather, the solution would be to permit a no confidence vote in all candidates. If that proved to be the winning option, the elections would be recalled for a date three months in the future, allowing more people to put themselves forward. I will propose the necessary constitutional amendment at the next general assembly. However, we have to stick to the rules we have for now. I understand this is frustrating, but it is equally frustrating for us as we want the best Fellowship representatives we could have, which means several candidates.