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In the last few weeks, I received countless emails from USCF members asking about the status of the upcoming USCF election and what kind of help is needed? Well, let me tell you what have been taking place. As I stated a few months ago, I received a number of anonymous threatening emails "asking" me to drop out of the election. Otherwise, my family and I would be harmed. I had these emails traced and it came from public places like coffee shops or libraries. Therefore, the investigation came to a dead end. The only info I can get is they came from two areas: the New England area and California. I refused to back down and continued my path to reform the USCF. Then the daily lies, public insults and attacks came on the USCF "Officially" sanctioned forums as well as other forums, including my own blog. That did not stop me. Then came the public legal threats to me, my company and my foundation again on the USCF "Officially" sanctioned forums and my own blog. That did not alter my path. Then came letters from attorneys representing some of the current candidates and their supporters! They want to silence me. They want the truth hidden. They want the status quo to continue. They do not want to relinquish their stronghold of this federation for decades. I have given one example after another to show the incompetence, inefficient and failing ways of the USCF. For this, I am being charged with being too negative and anti-USCF. The long-time chess politicians are pulling out all the stops to make sure that the status quo remains. The same people who less than six months ago hailed me as the biggest asset to the USCF now say that I am a big detriment to chess just because I refused to join their political parties. Most candidates in the past were severely attacked by one of the chess political parties. Members of my team and I are being attacked by all chess political parties because we choose to remain independent and do things in the best interest of US Chess and the USCF. They try to make people think that some of us are in cahoots together to destroy the USCF.
Randy Bauer, Paul Truong and Mikhail Korenman are all independent people who have strong and successful track-records, and they have different viewpoints in many subjects. They all have done a lot for the USCF in recent years, and not just recently in order to appear well in public at election time. I simply recommend them because I feel that they have the most suitable strengths and experience to help the USCF now. It does not mean that there are no other qualified candidates and it does not mean that I would not serve with other qualified candidates. But chess politicians will not hold back when it comes to trying to mislead the members. I ask you to think about this for one second. What have I done wrong to chess or the USCF? I have had an immaculate 34-year career in chess so far. I have always led by good examples. I have broken down one barrier and roadblock after another to give chess players a voice and equality. I have gone out of my way to help everyone, from amateurs to professionals, especially children. I have donated countless hours every year to make chess better. I have positively promoted our sport every single day. And if these chess
politicians have no qualm about attacking, insulting, demeaning and
threatening to harm my family and me, imagine what they would do to others
who do not have a voice. They would have no chance. This is why
the USCF keeps on losing one member, supporter, volunteer and sponsor after
another. People eventually get tired of the same garbage and nonsense
and leave. This is the USCF mission:
I am doing this every day. Are they? Instead of focusing on the USCF mission, so much time is being wasted on chess politics and personal agenda. With today’s technology, just about everything can be seen through Google. These chess politicians are still living in the 19th and 20th century. They think that their conducts and un-professionalism will not be known to the public. They think they can hide the truth with their tactics. Some even claimed to know nothing of what is taking place. Only sick and demented people can take a happy personal occasion like my recent marriage to my long time best friend and twist it into an ugly political issue.
How can you help me? Only through the grassroots! Please get the word out. Let all your friends know about this. Please let them know how important this election is. Make sure everyone will vote because every vote counts. We need everyone to unite to change the current destructive culture of the USCF. This election is the most important USCF election in a long time. It will set the course of this federation for decades to come. I cannot change things by myself. I need a strong and qualified team with Paul Truong, Mikhail Korenman and Randy Bauer to make a difference. I need all of you! Thank you for your
support!
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Why
do you think organizations like the AF4C, SPF or others like these have
little problems generating sponsorships and support while the USCF cannot?
This is not chess politics to me. It is my mission to change the
culture of chess in this country. This is my passion. I want to
make people proud to say that they are chess players and they are members of
the USCF. I want the whole country to know about our organization in a
positive light.
