Ayden,
I was expecting you to now answer to Niels question. I hope you will be able to. I welcome a healthy discussion on this.
Regards,
Arsene
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Arsène Tungali,
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Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
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> On Aug 26, 2017, at 1:06 PM, Ayden Férdeline <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I don't think Niels was asking us to engage in negative campaigning. As he acknowledged, it seems our positions have converged, so where do they differ?
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> I think that's a very valid question. I think most of us are sufficiently self-aware to be able to know where our positions differ from those of most of our colleagues.
>
> As James mentioned, "there should be healthy competition amongst candidates on what skills, abilities and indeed bandwidth they bring to the table". I share that view.
>
> The role of a GNSO Councillor is like a three-legged stool; one must have the right positions on the issues, the right character, and competence. If one of these legs is missing, it doesn't matter how strong the other two are — the entire structure could collapse.
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> As a voter, you have the right to know what qualifies me for this office — but you also have the right to know what may make me, or the other candidates, unsuitable.
>
> Best wishes, Ayden Férdeline
>
>
>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: Re: question to the candiates
>> Local Time: 26 August 2017 3:41 AM
>> UTC Time: 26 August 2017 02:41
>> From: [log in to unmask]
>> To: [log in to unmask]
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>> Hehehe. The invitation to engage in negative campaigning has been made ;-) Have at it! I"ve got popcorn....
>>
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> >
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > I was indeed asking what makes you stand out, or as Martin put it: what
>> > makes you different from other councilors.
>> >
>> > We will need to choose, so perhaps can you help us make it a bit easier by
>> > helping us understand what the difference is among you.
>> >
>> > Best,
>> >
>> > Niels
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