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The OBAMA FAIRNESS DOCTRINE and How it can effect your commissions

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Charisma Media Group, LLC 50622

Imagine your walk in to do your paperwork and a notice is posted on your Brokerage bulletin board:

 

Notice to All Employees As of November 5, 2008,

Barack Obamaif Senator Obama is officially elected into office, our company will instill a few new policies which are in keeping with his new, inspiring issues of change and fairness:

1. All salespeople will be pooling their sales and bonuses into a common pool that will be divided equally between all of you. This will serve to give those of you who are underachieving a "fair shake."

2. All low level workers will be pooling their wages, including overtime, into a common pool, dividing it equally amongst yourselves. This will help those who are "too busy for overtime" to reap the rewards from those who have more spare time and can work extra hours.

3. All top management will now be referred to as "the government." WE will not participate in this "pooling" experience because the law doesn't apply to us.

4. The "government" will give eloquent speeches to all employees every week, encouraging it's workers to continue to work hard "for the good of all."

5. The employees will be thrilled with these new policies because it's "good to spread the wealth." Those of you who have underachieved will finally get an opportunity; those of you who have worked hard and had success will feel more "patriotic." If for any reason you are not happy with the new policies, you may want to rethink your vote on November 4th.

I received this today in an email from my sister, the source for this notice anonymous:

Posted by

John March

843-368-9146

Comments(16)

Mike Frazier
Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN
Northwest Tennessee Realtor

John,

Great analogies! I am working on a post using Halloween candy as an analogy.

Oct 29, 2008 08:43 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Well...that does sum it up in  a nutshell.  Sad part is that is what they are trying to do!

Oct 29, 2008 10:23 AM
Matthew Rosov
Amerisave Mortgage Corporation - Laurel, MD
Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist

Didn't Communist Russia try this?  Guess if it worked for them...

Oct 29, 2008 11:25 AM
Mike Saunders
Retired - Athens, GA

John - we already have the government piece, you know, where the rules they make don't apply to them.

Oct 29, 2008 11:54 AM
Broker Nick
South Florida Real Estate & Development, Inc. - Coconut Creek, FL
Broker Nick Relocation Broker Service

John ~ You make it so simple any idiot can see for themselves.

Oct 29, 2008 11:58 AM
Richard Riley
RE/MAX Properties SW - Orlando, FL
CDPE, I.R.E.S.

John - what can I say?  When you hit the nail on the head...you've hit the nail on the head!

Oct 29, 2008 02:33 PM
Steve Hewson
KW Commercial Real Estate, LLC - Denver - Denver, CO
Denver Metro Comnulll Real Estate

John,  Excellent solution.  All should be happy because we can take care of those who don't want to work and be satisfied they have an equal income too.  The government is rewarded because they are looking out for our best interests.  They are the wisest among us and know what is good for each of us.  I would be happy with the new plan because I won't have to work as hard and still know I have a nice income.  You are brilliant!  Where did you get this idea?  :)

Oct 29, 2008 04:50 PM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

John, I like this take on how the system will work after "that one" is "chosen". 

Oct 29, 2008 05:04 PM
John March
Charisma Media Group, LLC - Bluffton, SC
"Engage, connect, prosper" (Matt 6:33)

Steve, I guess I got this idea just by listening to MESSIAH's contradictory and conflicted  messages but that all sound so good. One for all and ALL for one, that's what I say (LOL)

Bob, I see you ex-military--this will also apply to those who serve. It willl not only apply to pay but how things are run...for exammple, before a platoon leader gives orders to his squad leaders, there will be a vote taken, to make sure all "duties: are sahred equally and also, to make sure it's OK with each troop! Also, no more pay grades! How simple this will become.

Oct 30, 2008 12:06 AM
Inna Hardison
ha media group - Orlando, FL
Wordpress for Real Estate & Design, Print HaMedia Group

Verry funny, john, only Obama is actually opposed to reinstatement of "the Fairness Doctrine", not that it has anything to do with redistribution of any kind, but nonetheless, figured you should know.

Oct 30, 2008 12:55 AM
Titanium Real Estate
Titanium Real Estate, Ltd. - Naples, FL

Inna:

You are so Obama awe struck you are blind. No, Obama does not support reinstatement of "the Fairness Doctrine" however he supports a government take over of radio and print media.  Also, the Democratic party operatives support the Fairness Doctrine and we know what Obama's record is in opposing his party.

In June 2008, here is what an Obama campaign spokesperson had to say about "The One's" position on the fairness doctrine.

"Sen. Obama does not support reimposing the Fairness Doctrine on broadcasters. He considers this debate to be a distraction from the conversation we should be having about opening up the airwaves and modern communications to as many diverse viewpoints as possible. That is why Sen. Obama supports media-ownership caps, network neutrality, public broadcasting, as well as increasing minority ownership of broadcasting and print outlets."

 

Oct 30, 2008 01:39 AM
John March
Charisma Media Group, LLC - Bluffton, SC
"Engage, connect, prosper" (Matt 6:33)

jeesh, this has nothing to do with THAT fairness doctrine!  The OBAMA FAIRNESS Doctrine has everything to do with leveling the playing field--making things fair and equitable for all --except those who worked for what they got--these have to give to those who don't got and didn't work to get it:

 

Oct 30, 2008 03:18 AM
Elizabeth Nieves
The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group - Durham, NC
Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team

Yeah...those changes would be very popular, indeed! Wake up, America!!! GBU!

Oct 30, 2008 04:30 AM
Ted Komenda
Dunhill Group - Osterville, MA

I thought that this was very funny and probably right on unfortunately!

Ted

Oct 30, 2008 05:03 AM
Diane Daley
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

This was great... I can't wait to share it with those I know who think Obama is the next God in our area... Thanks for sharing..   

Oct 30, 2008 05:48 AM
Leslie Prest
Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ - Payson, AZ
Owner, Assoc. Broker, Prest Realty, Payson,

If it's really the "Obama pln" it would only apply to REALTORS who are making over $250,000. I don't know about you, but that lets ME out.

Oct 30, 2008 06:02 AM