Typical politcian...takes all the credit...

CoinHusker · October 25, 2007 1:06AM

I've written about 30 letters since the middle of last July on behalf of our coin club to various elected officals and governments entities about including Chief Standing Bear as one of the designs for the new Sac reverse program.

Then suddenly, last week, our local paper has an article about how one of Nebraska's congressman had this great idea about putting Standing Bear on the dollar. Interestingly enough, one paragraph of the congressman's press release was almost word for word from the letter I had written 3 1/2 months earlier. But, no mention of our club's involvement at all. But, I thought ot myself, at least the idea was getting traction and imitation is the highest form of flattery. Right?

Then today I saw Numismatic News had a similar article about the congressman's push for Standing Bear to be one of the design choices and again no mention of our club's involvement and efforts on behalf of this issue. Article from Numismatic News (The link isn't to NN, but a site that carried the article)

I guess I shouldn't be complaining but, a little recognition for our work wouldn't hurt either, would it?

MadMarty · October 25, 2007 1:20AM

You guys elected him!!!

TwoSides2aCoin · October 25, 2007 1:23AM

Mitch, if you should ever elect to run for politics you have my vote. But, let's wait til Jesus is governor, okay ?

...oh, and I wasn't referring to Jesus Garcia

IGWT · October 25, 2007 1:29AM

Don't fret. Achieving a goal often requires letting a decision-maker believe that he came up the idea himself. He'll fight harder for what you want if he thinks he owns the idea.

messydesk · October 25, 2007 1:30AM

Perhaps a letter to your congresscritter stating, simply, "You're welcome," along with a newspaper clipping and copy of the letter you sent him would be appropriate.

TwoSides2aCoin · October 25, 2007 1:55AM

<< <i>Don't fret. Achieving a goal often requires letting a decision-maker believe that he came up the idea himself. He'll fight harder for what you want if he thinks he owns the idea. >>

POTD

pf70collector · October 25, 2007 3:00AM

There can't be two headed designs is what I thought I read in the legislation. Unless he is depicted on a horse or something. I could be wrong. Any one chime on in this.

fc · October 25, 2007 3:03AM

that is too bad and it is a sign of the times.

CoinHusker · October 25, 2007 3:31AM

<< <i>Don't fret. Achieving a goal often requires letting a decision-maker believe that he came up the idea himself. He'll fight harder for what you want if he thinks he owns the idea. >>

I hadn't thought of that. Thanks!

StampAlarm · October 25, 2007 4:18AM

If you or someone else lets me know this congressman's name and phone nr. I'll call him/her
and ask what his/her problem is. I like calling up people and getting them all tounge tied.

Jerry

aficionado · October 25, 2007 4:59AM

Would you expect any less from a Republican?

PerryHall · October 25, 2007 5:05AM

<< <i>Would you expect any less from a Republican? >>

It's all Bush's fault.

EagleEye · October 25, 2007 9:52AM

Don't fret. Achieving a goal often requires letting a decision-maker believe that he came up the idea himself. He'll fight harder for what you want if he thinks he owns the idea.

This is true.

Now, since you know it was your club's idea and he knows it, maybe you can get something like input on the design process or recognition at the striking ceremony

goose3 · October 25, 2007 9:55AM

Do you still have a copy of the letter you mailed to this lowlife?

Mail it to the reporter for NN or scan it and email it to them.

Typical politcian...takes all the credit...

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