Adze as an honorary flatlander!

[ChiefReason]

Since Adze is making regular visits to the Illinois thread, I thought that we could reward that with honorary status as a flatlander.
President of the Illinois Chapter of the IACOJ, Jaybird; I pose the question to you. Will you grant the special dispensation needed to make Adze an honorary member?
Or would you like to see the results of the poll?
CR

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

He is 3 for 3 already in the yes dept.

[Adze39]

:rolleyes:

[jaybird210]

I have spent a great deal of time considering this topic. I have consulted with the highest authorities available.

After great contemplation, I have reached the following conclusion, and propose the following resolution:

WHEREAS Adze is a member in good standing of the IACOJ. And

WHEREAS he has posted here (albeit uninvited), repeatedly, thereby boosting our post count. And

WHEREAS his posts are entertaining and unconfrontational(unlike some ***coughartcoughcough**):p

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED I do hearby support the motion to make Adze an honorary flatlander.

Having said that, I consider this a democracy, and will leave the matter to popular vote. I am sure Adze has voted for himself.:rolleyes:

[Adze39]

Originally posted by jaybird210
I am sure Adze has voted for himself.:rolleyes:

Me? Noooooooooooooooo :rolleyes:

[jaybird210]

That's okay, Adze. I would expect you to vote for yourself. That's one more step in becoming a flatlander: stuffing the ballot box!!!!:D :D

Vote early, and vote often.:p

[jboczek]

Vote early, vote often and vote.......no?

I'm sorry, but I have to vote against the resolution. As I said earlier in the discussion, having a neighbor come in is one thing, but a New Englander is another. Adze, nothing personal, but it would be like letting Hillary run for the senate for Illinois. I know she's not from CT, but, hey, maybe next time. I'll bet the Canadians will be wanting in next. I will, however, support the majority and, if it so happens, welcome you into the great Land of Lincoln.

[Adze39]

Originally posted by jboczek
Vote early, vote often and vote.......no?

Ouch that hurts!!!

No we'll have to see if more people vote "no" now that you made that brave step to go against the majority.

[jaybird210]

Jeez, Jack, I didn't realize you were so exclusionary! You make a good argument though. I suppose this won't be such a clear-cut vote after all.

Good thing this isn't a voice vote. We'll have to count and recount each vote.

Buck up, Adze! It's still a landslide at 5-1. :D

[Adze39]

Let's hope there are no hanging chads

[jboczek]

How long are the polls open, Mr. President Jaybird, sir? I'm sure this man can't take the pressure for more than a couple of days. Besides, I can see he's just waiting for me to kneel down in front of him and say "welcome to Illinois". What's the nickname for people from CT?

[trainer]

What the hell,okay:)

[jboczek]

trainer, if you haven't already done so, you gotta vote at the poll at the top of the thread. That's the only way your vote will count.
Being from down south, we watch the polls pretty close to make sure nobody cheats. I know you guys up north would never thing of doing something like that, but down here we can't be too cautious.

[ChiefReason]

Jack:
I agree that we don't want to turn the Illinois forum into a "general discussion" thread. What I look at is the fact that people outside of Illinois are taking time out of their busy schedules to visit with us; the representatives of our great state of ILLINOIS! I don't want to give 'em the key to the city, but I just thought that, when we have company, we should make them feel welcome.
And I have to agree that the CANADIANS will probably want in next. Someone else can post that poll!;)
CR

[80FIRE]

I wasn’t sure if this was legal or not so I have spent all night reviewing the legal pages for the State of Illinois. After researching several election and citizenship laws I think I have found a loophole that may allow Adze to enter.

Chapter 700 ILCS 705/432.1
Paragraph 7
Line 32
Honorary flatlanders may allowed to enter the state of Illinois if they belong to an adjoining state bordering Illinois
Other applicants that are not from a state bordering Illinois may not be allowed.

Fine print in corner of page says

EXCEPT Any candidate, after being nominated by the president, that receives a majority vote of approval in a five day special election may join. If approved, the honorary flatlander shall be identified at all times by placing a large paper bag over his/her head. This bag must be displayed at all times to identify them as an outside honorary flatlander. Severe penalties may apply if found in violation of the flatlander laws. The fine for the first offence shall be no lesser than 40 hours to be spent in the Jr/explorers forum before reentry is allowed.

[jaybird210]

Outstanding work, 80!!

I nominate you for the official title of Grand Exalted High Secretary of Legal Affairs!!

As our esteemed collegue from south of I-80 has found by plowing through the Illinois Compiled Statues (a daunting task, no doubt), we have a loophole.

LET THE ELECTION CONTINUE!!

(Adze, I am predicting a landslide, Jack be damned!!!! :eek: ;) :D :D :p )

(just kidding Jack!)

[jaybird210]

A disappointing voter turnout. As of 1400 hrs CDT, only 6 votes cast.

[Bones42]

Damn Adze, a COJ, possible WT member :D , and an honorary flatlander....you da man!

[jboczek]

80 didn't quite read far enough. 700ILCS706.1.1 says, and I quote:
"For any election to be true and valid, a majority of participants must cast their ballots in the election". I know that we have had more than 11 different members of the state of Illinois post on the Illinois Forum, therefore, somebody has to count up how many different posters there have been to see how many ballots must be cast for this to be legal and binding. I'm not counting them - somebody else do it.
Adze, better get out and politic a little. Kiss some mothers and shake some babies. That doesn't sound right. Maybe that's why I got beat in our county board election.

[Dalmatian90]

First off, Adze lives in the Connecticut (River) Valley, so he's already a flatlander. I live in the Hills.

Second, what is this stuff about starting controversial threads about Nutmeggers. I think it's an attempt to jack up your numbers and unfairly increase your lead in the number of posts.

I have half a mind to post pictures of my four Dalmatians, 1 spot at a time, under the Connecticut section just to get back up to speed after these shenagins.

[pcfdcap1]

Well,well my computer's been broke for 3 days. It's working for now so I had better vote while I can. I agree with Jack, but then again....:p :eek: :p

[jboczek]

See what I mean? I knew this would happen. You guys are only thinking about letting a foreigner in and another one is knocking at the door. Not to mention one from NJ. I was only worried about the Canadian. This whole forum is going to, well, the dogs! Everybody wants to be associated with the leaders. I think I'll go post something in Hawaii, or Idaho.
Cap, if you agree with me, why not vote with me?

[80FIRE]

Jack
Don't wory he hasn't passed the background check
YET. :D :D :D

[jaybird210]

Good Lord, the humanity.

There goes the neighborhood.

[trainer]

Doh

[jaybird210]

I have completed an entirely unofficial, unscientific, and probably inaccurate count.

By my figures, there have been 19 different folks posting here (hard to believe). This does not county Honorary Member 1835Wayne. It also does not count the pain in the butt cannucks or other lurkers. :p

So, therefore, I declare that we must have at least 10 votes cast to make this a legal referendum. One to go Adze. Get your friends in here to stuff the box.

Speaking of a referendum, does it bother anybody else when the papers talk about "referendums?" I really wish they'd call 'em "referenda," but maybe that's asking too much.

Officer's meeting now. I'll check the returns later.

[ChiefReason]

By my figures, we have two here from Connecticut. That's like half the population of the state. One more and they can move the entire state to Illinois. We'll put them down-state with Jack. We shall call them "South Chicago". Wow! That's a doozy!:D
God, I crack myself up. Am I the only one who can hear this voice in my head? Is this thing on? :cool:
Bali Hi! No; that was "South Pacific".
CR

[F18Wub]

Sorry it took me so long to vote. I didn't realize there was a time limit on the polls. I do have an excuse, we had serious training to do involving a tower ladder and a college. I belive I am the 10th vote. I am up for bribes, should I recieve the proper motivation.

[Adze39]

Dal, yes I live in the CT River Valley. The section I live in is actually Tobacco Valley. We aren't flat over here, that's the other side of the river. Yet, we are not as hilly as you guys.

I guess you can call people from CT Nutmeggers. We are the Nutmeg State after all (and the Constitution State). Anyone from outside CT know why we are the Nutmeg State? Can anyone answer it without looking it up on the internet?

And Dal, we need to post over in CT. I think those guys from Trumbull must have gotten their own forum or something...haven't seen them around.

To everyone else: If I show a pic of me in Chicago and my name on the wall at Gino's East, will that help my chances?

[RspctFrmCalgary]

I'll bet the Canadians will be wanting in next.

And I have to agree that the CANADIANS will probably want in next. Someone else can post that poll!

hmmmpppffffffff should I be insulted???

OMG I just read page two!!!!!

I was only worried about the Canadian.

It also does not count the pain in the butt cannucks

Maybe I just want to keep coming in UNINVITED!!! How does that grab ya???? :D :D :D

[jaybird210]

How does that grab ya????

A little to the left, thank you.







:eek:

[RspctFrmCalgary]

I KNEW you wouldn't pass up that opportunity Jay :rolleyes: :D

[DjInferno]

Adze, I hope you appreciate that yes vote, because I have a feeling its gonna cost me! While I haven't had time to read all the controversy about the subject I've heard about it from you know who, something about its not a boardering state, and everyone will want in the Illinois forums now..and some grumbling about Canada..I don't know. But I figure fire burns the same over there as it does here. So welcome to Illinois Adze..or at least the forum..

Doug

[jaybird210]

Doug, you've only got three posts and already you're killin' me. You'll fit in nicely here.

I'm glad you voted yes. I was afraid I was going to have to come up with some new electioneering rule about not being within 100 feet of someone who was on a computer and voting crap. Maybe 80fire can find something in the ILCS about that!!



Weeeeeee!:D :D

[80FIRE]

Man am I glad I don't have to go back to the ILCS to find out about that. Just glad to live in a country were we are free to choose and voice our own opinions. Is anyone working on the background check?
good luck on the home front Doug.

[Weruj1]

OMG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you have done it to me again ????? MAN O MAN !!!!!! I thought you people were much more considerate ? I will have to get the Ohio thread goin and BAN anyone form IL !!!!!!!!! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOO

[Weruj1]

well I vote FOR the man .........................but I bet my vote doesnt count !

[Adze39]

Already rebelling against your father, huh? :) Good man.

Weruj, pass the word..have all the out of staters come and vote for me :D

[Weruj1]

Adze ............will call in fellow infiltraters and maybe even some Jr's to make it even MORE better !

[jaybird210]

Nice. Real nice. What a disaster. Jack, you were right.

What a mess we've gotten ourselves into now. I sure hope this section has a "Spiller Pays" ordinance.......

[Weruj1]

look out us Ohioians are commin !

[jboczek]

Jay, I tried to warn everybody about what would happen. It's done now. We're all doomed to infiltration. I know infiltration is bad because I run a couple of sewer plants down here and I know what happens when it rains and we get too much sh... coming in. It ain't pretty. Nice comparision, huh?
80, since CR has the experience, being as how he's a BMI investigator, he should do the background check. But we all know how that'll come out since he's the one that started this whole mess.
They're even getting outsiders to vote so that once one gets in, we'll have to let them all in. What a mess, what a mess.

[80FIRE]

Your right Jack
Adze must have connections with the Chicago political machine. Wouldn't be suprised if Carol Mosley Braun is his campaign advisor.
He may even have connections with the "family"!

[ChiefReason]

80, since CR has the experience, being as how he's a BMI investigator, he should do the background check. But we all know how that'll come out since he's the one that started this whole mess.
They're even getting outsiders to vote so that once one gets in, we'll have to let them all in. What a mess, what a mess.
I simply told Adze that I would take the question to the group, which is what I did. I was going to let Nature take its course.
NATURE HAS!
Because we have the best damn state forum, everybody wants in. Can't blame 'em.:D
CR

[jaybird210]

Jack, I helped run our plant here for a couple of years.

I definately think we will have to turn on the emergency by-pass pump now. Oh wait, that's not a by-pass.... I really meant the extra booster pump.:cool:

[jaybird210]

Ladies and gentlemens:

The polls having closed after five full days of voting, the official count is as follows:

14 votes in favor of the motion.
1 vote opposed (nice job, Jack! :p).

A majority of the posters in this forum, having voted freely in an open election, have spoken. As Honorary President of the Illinois Chapter of the International Association of Crusty Old Jakes, I do hereby declare Adze39 an Honorary Flatlander, with all the rights, honors and priveliges thereunto appertaining.

Which basically means nothing. He'd a kept posting here wether we let him in or not!

Welcome aboard Adze! Now behave yourself!
:D :D :p :cool:

[jboczek]

To Adze, congratulations on being inducted into the Illinois delegation. Your crust will be a worthy addition to our forums. I humbly welcome you.

[Adze39]

Thank you so much!!! I am deeply honored (I'll translate it into Canadian for Rspct: honoured) to be considered a flatlander!!! Definately have to go visit Ohio again...oops...I mean Illinios...sorry... :D

[pcfdcap1]

Welcome from the NW corner. Don't forget, the s is silent-most of the time:D :rolleyes: :p :D

[jboczek]

Originally posted by Adze39
I mean Illinios...sorry... :D

Adze, I welcomed you so you're going to have to learn how to spell our name - it's I-L-L-I-N-O-I-S.

[Adze39]

Jack, I just did that for you bud! I know how to spell Indiana...I mean Illinois! ;)

[ChiefReason]

Adze:
Feel free to add "Recipient of the Lincoln Log" to your signature. It's what we award honorary Illinoisans.
I will come visit Connectadot.........soon.
Once again; congratulations from the west central contigent.
CR
HEY; I JUST LOOKED. THIS IS ILLINOIS POST #1200! STRIKE UP THE BAND!

[Dalmatian90]

So, what MABAS division does Broad Brook get assigned to?

:p

[jboczek]

NOT THE 47!

[jaybird210]

Broad Brook will be more than welcome in Div 6. I bet Adze won't TURN on me some some of my Illinois "BROTHERS."

[80FIRE]

Jaybird210 wrote:


quote:
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'Course, the bastards didn't call us!
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No wonder Jay:D

Welcome to the flatlands Adze!
You can come down to Div. 44 anytime.

[Adze39]

Looks like you are going to have to start another poll..."Which division should Adze belong to?"
:)

[MikeF25]

I suppose we would take him here in div 8 also.

[pcfdcap1]

You'd probably be welcome in 17-as long as you're buying:D :p