08-24-2016, 05:59 AM
HiloPuna,
Since from your point of view, the entire discussion of Billy and the pCard issue comes down to his exemption, was there really any reason for any of us to read the pCard regulations if they don't apply to people so exempted? Instead of suggesting that some of us have difficulty with our reading comprehension, or our attention span, why not just say there is no need to even glance at the pCard manual, because Billy was exempted?
Simple.
Done.
End of Discussion.
But instead, I read the manual, and find that if the rules did apply to him, he breached protocol dozens of times, under dozens of sections in the manual, making it all the more disturbing that once he received his exemption, perhaps initially for the purpose of simplification and expediting minor expenses, his unchecked arrogance took over his decision making process, with no one to question him about those expenditures. Yes, everyone of those charges can be explained, and a narrative woven to try and create a consistent explanation of events. Which is why we have attorneys, and novelists.
One last question HiloPuna. Do you conduct any business with the county, bid for contracts or offer consulting services? You don't have to answer, and I only ask because it would be the most rational explanation of your staunch defense of Billy throughout this entire issue. Of course maybe you just like the guy and his management style, but I have to admit that's a lot harder for me to believe, or understand.
- Be pleasant to inefficient workers; give them undeserved promotions. - Work slowly. - Refer all matters to committees for "further study and consideration. - Hold conferences. - Make travel as inconvenient as possible. - Haggle over precise wordings of communications. - Advocate “caution.” Be “reasonable” and avoid haste. (Excerpts from the WWII OSS Simple Sabotage Manual)
Since from your point of view, the entire discussion of Billy and the pCard issue comes down to his exemption, was there really any reason for any of us to read the pCard regulations if they don't apply to people so exempted? Instead of suggesting that some of us have difficulty with our reading comprehension, or our attention span, why not just say there is no need to even glance at the pCard manual, because Billy was exempted?
Simple.
Done.
End of Discussion.
But instead, I read the manual, and find that if the rules did apply to him, he breached protocol dozens of times, under dozens of sections in the manual, making it all the more disturbing that once he received his exemption, perhaps initially for the purpose of simplification and expediting minor expenses, his unchecked arrogance took over his decision making process, with no one to question him about those expenditures. Yes, everyone of those charges can be explained, and a narrative woven to try and create a consistent explanation of events. Which is why we have attorneys, and novelists.
One last question HiloPuna. Do you conduct any business with the county, bid for contracts or offer consulting services? You don't have to answer, and I only ask because it would be the most rational explanation of your staunch defense of Billy throughout this entire issue. Of course maybe you just like the guy and his management style, but I have to admit that's a lot harder for me to believe, or understand.
- Be pleasant to inefficient workers; give them undeserved promotions. - Work slowly. - Refer all matters to committees for "further study and consideration. - Hold conferences. - Make travel as inconvenient as possible. - Haggle over precise wordings of communications. - Advocate “caution.” Be “reasonable” and avoid haste. (Excerpts from the WWII OSS Simple Sabotage Manual)
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves