Hot on the heels of the Insider's cautionary tale, someone forwarded to me a e-blast from a group called OPSEU Reality Check. Was I surprised by it? No. And here's why.
The first email from Nancy Pridham used some language familiar to political observers. You may remember the old classic trick question - "Are you still......(followed usually an inappropriate comment about spousal abuse)....? Of course, there is no good answer because the trap is built into the first three words of the question.
The Nancy Pridham campaign email said, "we need to stop focusing on back-room deals." Although a bit more subtle, it's just like that cliché trick question. Without and evidence or facts to support the implicit allegation, the statement invites the reader to assume there are such "back-room deals."
That kind of campaign language is always likely to provoke response, probably indignant response, and sure enough that's what it did. [The response has not come from Thomas himself and does not appear to have his stamp of approval.]
Let me be crystal clear, the Insider does not approve of personal attacks. This writer will not engage in such tactics and will stick to analysis of the facts, claims, promises, and records. This blog relies on delegates to send items forward and will try to report on as much as possible. With that in mind, we will look in detail at the email from this OPSEU Reality Check group and share analysis later today.
Let's hope the rhetoric (now from both sides) does not drown out a sober look at the facts.
Solidarity.
p.s. A special thank you to a delegate from Region 3 who forwarded Smokey Thomas' flyer. The Insider will review and post on it tonight.
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