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CSU’s “SOVIET-style” Negotiation Style

Cal State University Systems Grand Mullah Charles B. ReedIf you have ever studied the art of negotiation or have read Herb Cohen, you’ll know exactly what it means to be ‘sovieted.’

However, allow me to fill you in, should this cold war term leave you wondering.

The Soviets employed a tactic in their negotiations that I’ll simplify by stating some of the more memorable strategies: 1) the object is to make the other guy move no matter how long it takes… and never move even after he ‘gives a little’, 2) Introduce competition into the negotiation ( increase the number of part-time employees not covered by the existing agreement) ,3) stall… then stall some more… he has a ‘deadline’ but you never do, 4) make an agreement that looks good on the surface , announce to the world how wonderful it is with terms like ‘merit pay’… but in reality it is nothing of the sort, 5) ignore outside recommendations unless they agree with you ( as they probably will with the latest impartial analysis).

Well, an impartial analysis has been undertaken and it seems to agree with the faculty’s position… let’s see what happens.

Roger Freberg
Ps. By the way, this is no way like negotiations in the private sector… where the market place has a profound influence on salaries and performance… this is the public sector arena and a battle between bureaucrats and faculty.

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LATEST NEWS: Is College for Learning or Indoctrination?

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t’s no secret what goes on in college campuses today… who gets hired… who is tenured and promoted… and whether or not you can speak freely on campus is always a question. Evan Maloney has put together a film that discusses what is really going happening today… it’s called “Indoctrinate U.”  After you watch their trailer… check out their site… then think carefully before you write that check or donate to the university of your choice.Roger Freberg  

 

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‘Mason Weaver Day’ at Cal Poly!

Mason Weaver and his booksYears ago, Mason Weaver came to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to speak…. and there begins a tale.

Mason’s talk was exactly the same as the title of his book…” It’s ok to leave the plantation.” His appearance at Cal Poly resulted in the threatened expulsion of a young college student Steven Hinkle, national media discussion on the value of ‘free speech’ and finally the vilification of Cal Poly and much taxpayer money given to Steven Hinkle.

Mason describes his book “It’s ok to leave the plantation”:

“Wisdom does not come from surviving but from thriving. This book discusses some of the family and environmental contributions that led to my change from liberal to conservative. It also discusses how Black Americans came from slavery to freedom.” “It’s OK To Leave The Plantation examines the ‘Plantation mentality’ that still plagues us today. The Plantation Mentality is a system that discourages independence and character and encourages reliance on masters or appointed tribal chiefs in our community.”

Mason may not change your views… but he may give you a new way to look on what really is ‘help’ and what really ‘works’ in our society.

Mason returned to Cal Poly last night after a number of years in what could be called his ‘triumphal return.’ It was ‘Mason Weaver Day at Cal Poly’… an annual event.

Roger Freberg

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FREE Campean & Ramos!

Let Our People Go! Save our Border Patrol AgentsThe word ‘scapegoats’ comes to mind when I think of our two Border Patrol agents rotting in prison for shooting ‘in the leg’ a fleeing Mexican drug dealer.

Frankly, I don’t see anything good happening.

What it does clarify even to the most deluded of us, is that ‘we’ — meaning our government — really don’t want our borders secure and that immigration policy is something we use to keep some folks out and let others sweep in.

I feel sorry for most sorry for the friends and families of former Border Patrol Agents Campean and Ramos. Free them now! Let them do their job.

Roger Freberg

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Pearl Harbor Attack in Pictures!

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Sometime back, I really don’t know when, a footlocker was opened and some film was found from an old Browning Camera… remember those?

When the film was finally developed — after a very long time — some quite remarkable pictures popped up.

I like to think I am a student of history … but these pictures were rather remarkable. The devastation was far greater than I could have imagined.

In any event, I put together a group of these pictures that are merely thumbnails of larger version that you can further explore if your desires take you in that direction.

The vastly reduced pictures I have placed on this page… a Japanese Zero, and explosion and sinking American ships are just some of the photos recaptured from that old Browning camera. 

There are lessons still to be learned here… be prepared, take the battle to the enemy and never feel that you are truely safe… because as Thomas Jefferson said … the price of liberty is eternal vigilance.

Roger Freberg