In a previous blog, I acknowledged two facts about the OBs: They are smart, and they are active. Unfortunately, history has shown this couple demands complete control over any organization they join or work. When anyone stops that from happening, when anyone disagrees with their agenda, they enact a campaign of unethical and slanderous tactics. It starts by writing letters and saying things that are gross exaggerations, lies, and distortions of the truth. They understand that they must find a sympathetic audience in order to succeed. Sadly, in the process many good people and their reputations are hurt and damaged.
What does the OB "cycle" look like? Like this:
They join an organization, typically public service related (but not exclusively), and begin to work. With increased effort, they soon take on some role of responsibility. Once they have a level of responsibility, they start to impose their will with the ultimate goal of establishing their complete dominance. At some point others in the organization realize that the OBs are no longer serving the original mission statement; instead they are serving their self-importance and craving for control. Next someone in the organization stands up to correct the situation, and the OB attack ensues.
Negative letters are written by the OBs, to local membership, about anyone that stands in their way. The letters are filled with outright lies and untruthful exaggerations.
Two key elements here:
The OBs are ALWAYS portrayed as blameless victims,
and NO WRITTEN PROOF is ever given to support their lies and slander.
When that tactic does not give the desired result, they begin writing letters to regional, state, and national organizations. A large conflict results. Sometimes people leave the organization. Most times the truth comes out after the OBs have damaged reputations and lives of innocent volunteers -- most with track records of honorable service. Finally the OBs are banned from involvement in that organization. This is when they find another organization, and the ugly cycle begins anew.
This might sound incredulous, but evidence proves it happens. Example? Ask the Baylor Track Program about MOB. He tried to take over, demanded keys to the stadium, and tried to get a mailbox with his name on it on Baylor Property. Bigger example? MOB, who spends time with military veteran organizations, was reprimanded by the national organization of the Marine Corp League and removed from a leadership position for "running the cycle". Google the Marine Corp League and discover they are the only nationally chartered veteran's organization in our country. This is a wonderful organization filled with men of honor. These men of honor don't tolerate those without, even within their own ranks. This is huge!
(3) other points about the OB Agenda. First, the OBs always play the "victim card". They tell people they were "wronged" even as they selflessly struggled to serve others in a disadvantaged situation. Secondly, as they build their story they will point out their physical aliments and how they seem to keep going in spite of the challenge (It would be funny if not for the reality of the damage they do). Finally, MOB always states he represents a large group of concerned people, but the rest are afraid of retribution so he will bravely be the "point man".
So, what does this have to do with the City of Woodway? See the next Blog, Brickies.
