Right, No you're left.

How can you tell others what my motivations are when you plug broccoli in your ears every time I speak, JackHenryAbbot?

This bloke’s a crew leader. How mad is that? 

Considering there has been a program in place in Chicago for many, many weeks allowing anyone who wants to set up a 5 man HQ to do so, as long as they pay their weekly tribute, it does not seem very mad to me at all. If you have any questions about it, as you don't seem to have understood it entirely, I'd be happy to answer. 

Jack is a smart man to take advantage of it. He knows Chicago is run by reasonable adults who don't fret about in a pool of their own angry sweat every time there is an argument in The Streets. 

Chalk rolls the dice.

Good afternoon, Mr Cromwell.

I’m aware of the program, I think it’s a very good initiative that was started with great intentions. I was of the understanding, however, that the HQ’s then had to be successful in their own right, above just the paying of the tax. I also believed we held Crewleaders to a higher standard around here. Admittedly, I may well be mistaken. In which case please feel free to correct me.

Could I also ask who is fretting about in a pool of their own angry sweat at arguments in the streets? I would love a good laugh on a bleak Monday afternoon! Please, point me in their direction!

So in fact what you are suggesting - so that your point is clear - is that Chicago is mad to have such low standards in their crewleaders? What would you define as successful in their own right? Jack has a full HQ full of loyal members and he pays his tribute on time every week, often with more on top. Given the limited scope of the initiative, he has fulfilled his objectives quite admirably. 

Chalk - it is a "very good initiative" - but one that you, apparently, don't have the stomach for. 

"I was of the understanding, however, that the HQ’s then had to be successful in their own right, above just the paying of the tax. I also believed we held Crewleaders to a higher standard around here."

Yes, to both of these.  I must say that, typically, your "understanding" has not been all that impressive, but you are doing well here.  No mistakes so far.  

I did no such thing, Chalk, the things you say are what infer the point you are trying to make, and everything you have said indicates that you believe Jack should not be a crewleader in Chicago. You don't need to be shy about saying it plainly. That is a big part of this discussion; that we can say things to each other without being sensitive and needing to administer punishment for it. 

Correct me if I am wrong again, but I thought this initiative was brought about to allow a more diverse range of people to be Crewleaders if they so wished. If it is made about money, unfortunately the opposite happens, and the same lineage will be in that position time and time again.

It is up to would-be participants to decide whether to take up the offer or not. That is not in our control. If the same lineage chooses to take up the position more than once, they are free to do so. It does not indicate anything about the intentions of the program. 

OK, Right.  I've got a little bit of spare time; say your piece.

Does it, in your 'talented, ambitious and bright' mind, actually look like I am your puppet?