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http://www.azcentral.com/story/opini...more/73483630/

It therefore remains plausible, for now, that the Chavez foundation is such a tightly compartmentalized organization that it could have survived ramming the Titanic iceberg, which is what it would take to float Nowakowski’s explanation.

Also theoretically plausible is that it really never occurred to the foundation’s top executives that Nowakowski was – you know – more than just some Phoenix-based company functionary.

That he was a long-time Phoenix council member. Whose district included the property they were seeking to build a $112 million project upon. And whose involvement in the deal, once exposed, would surely send red-flag rockets screaming into the Phoenix skies.

Sure, he represents the downtown area. Sure, he also is a top foundation executive. And, sure, winning the development rights to the lucrative site could reap the non-profit millions. Is that any reason to alert Nowakowski that he should butt out of negotiations?

One would think that a little “heads up, Michael!” might be in order.

But, no. Or, at least, that’s the story.

The preposterous nature of the question is its own answer. If the Chavez foundation directors really are so oblivious that they would miss the neon-lit handwriting on this wall, they don’t deserve the deal.