tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097125.post3691525704068991392..comments2023-10-17T07:36:16.777-04:00Comments on NA Confidential: Chronicles of New Gahania, Chapter IV: Pat, just tell Coffey to shut the fuck up.The New Albanianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757531658514051905noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097125.post-72635712992775159362016-04-09T12:29:21.691-04:002016-04-09T12:29:21.691-04:00As "Robert's Rules of Order For Dummies&q...As "Robert's Rules of Order For Dummies" (sorry, but it seems to fit) says:<br /><br />"Waiting for recognition before speaking - <br />• Before you launch into your speech, get recognition. <br /><br />• When you and your fellow members properly seek recognition and refrain from speaking until the chair has recognized you, you allow the presiding officer to do his job. <br /><br />• A presiding officer who understands the rules for preference in obtaining recognition and applies them impartially has the control necessary to conduct balanced debate, and this control gives him the respect due to the station."w&lahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509182078338347951noreply@blogger.com