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Voices Behind the Curtain - Part 4

An Editor's Note from CobbProb.com

This explainer is provided by CobbProb as a public-interest resource. We received the referenced NDA through open distribution in a delegate group chat and did not sign or agree to its terms. This analysis is offered in good faith, for educational and civic engagement purposes. We do not claim legal authority, but we believe in transparency, accountability, and empowering others to make informed decisions.
The full NDA is available here: https://files.catbox.moe/7jp6fz.pdf

You can also learn more about this topic by reading our previous NDA Story.

The NDA That Doesn’t Protect the People It Claims To

A CobbProb explainer on what the Georgia Republican Party’s Non-Disclosure and Non-Disparagement Agreement really means - and who it protects.

The Georgia Republican Party (GRP) requires certain candidates for state Party office to sign a Non-Disclosure and Non-Disparagement Agreement (NDA) in order to access the official delegate list — a list that includes the names, contact information, and personal data of grassroots Republicans across the state.

The NDA explicitly defines this delegate information as both Confidential Information and a Trade Secret. It is framed as a protective measure to safeguard the privacy and integrity of delegates like you and me.

I am one of those delegates.
I am also a County Precinct Chair.

Despite these safeguards, a situation occurred in which a delegate named in that list was publicly disparaged by someone actively campaigning for state Party leadership — including a false implication of criminal behavior.

That delegate had never sent the individual any messages.
They were never contacted privately for clarification.
They were never issued an apology.
But the implication spread, unchallenged.

When the delegate asked GRP leadership for clarity or recourse under the NDA, the Party responded that:

  • Delegates are not considered covered by the agreement

  • County Chairs and Precinct Officers are not considered agents of the Party under the NDA

  • Only the Party itself has authority to enforce the NDA

  • No action would be taken

🧠 Ask Yourself

If a delegate can be falsely accused and the Party does nothing,
what’s the point of the Non-disparagement Clause?

What the GRP NDA Actually Contains:

  • A clause declaring the delegate list — including contact info — to be Confidential Information and a Trade Secret

  • A 3-year non-disparagement clause that prohibits signers from criticizing the GRP or its agents

  • Language that grants the GRP sole power to enforce the agreement — while offering no protection to the delegates it claims to cover

🧠 Ask Yourself

If the NDA protects the Party’s secrets and silences its critics…
but doesn’t protect the people listed in it - who is it really for?


What That Means for You:

  • If you are a delegate, your contact info is protected, but your reputation is not

  • If someone uses their platform during a GRP leadership race to disparage you, the NDA does not help you

  • Even if your name is on the list the NDA was created to shield, you are not shielded when it matters most

🧠 Ask Yourself

If your name is protected on a list,
but not when someone drags it through the mud - is that really protection?

What This Really Is

This NDA is not a mutual protection agreement.
It is a one-directional instrument of control.

It limits what signers can say about the Party.
It grants access to private delegate information.
But it provides no remedy if that access is misused - or if a delegate’s name and reputation are publicly harmed.

The NDA wasn’t written to protect the delegates.
It was written to protect the institution - from the people who want to serve it.

🧠 Ask Yourself

If the NDA is supposed to protect your identity,
why doesn’t it protect you when candidates who are required to sign it publicly harm your name?

FAQ

What is an oligarchy, and why should I care?

An oligarchy is when a small group of people hold most of the power — making decisions behind closed doors, often without input from the wider community. It matters because when power is concentrated, the voices of everyday citizens get ignored.

Why does this matter for regular Republicans in Cobb?

Because your voice, your precinct, and your values should matter — not just the opinions of a select few. When we allow power to concentrate, the party stops being representative of its people.

Why do you think an oligarchy exists in the Cobb GOP?

The signs are hard to ignore. A small group of insiders have controlled key decisions — from nominations to finances — often without transparency or broad input. Many grassroots voices have been sidelined, and important roles are passed within the same circle. When leadership positions and major decisions are limited to just a few people, rather than being open to the full body of engaged Republicans, that’s not democracy — that’s oligarchy. CobbProb.com exists to shine a light on this and call for accountability.

Are there any good examples of oligarchies and their effects?

Absolutely. One of the most famous examples in American history is Tammany Hall — a political organization in New York City that was run by a small group of insiders for decades. They controlled elections, handed out favors, and blocked outsiders from participating unless they were loyal to the inner circle. While it started as a grassroots movement, it eventually became an oligarchy that prioritized loyalty over merit, leading to corruption, voter suppression, and public distrust. It shows how even democratic systems can be hijacked by a few — if no one is watching.

Is Cobb County’s GOP run like an oligarchy?

Unfortunately, it seems that way. A few individuals have made key decisions without transparency or accountability — leaving many hardworking grassroots members out of the loop. CobbProb.com was created to spotlight this issue and restore balance.

Is this about tearing down the party?

No — it’s about building it back better. Sunshine is the best disinfectant. When we expose unhealthy power structures, we can strengthen the party with integrity, transparency, and strong grassroots involvement.

Why do you think the Cobb GOP is being run like an oligarchy?

When a small group can maintain control with minimal participation, there's no motivation to expand or empower the broader base. Here’s what we’ve seen: Less than 300 delegates voted at the 2025 County Convention, despite 1278 delegate seats being available. That’s less than 25% representation. The Vice Chair of Grassroots, the very person responsible for filling those delegate seats, failed to do so — and instead of being held accountable, was brought onto the new Chair’s leadership team. That’s not reform — that’s reward for gatekeeping. With such a small voting base, just a few dozen well-placed votes can secure internal elections. Keeping participation low protects the influence of the few. Unless challenged they will never recruit new members. Meanwhile, 160,000 Cobb residents voted for Trump in 2024, and the county has over 760,000 people — but a tiny circle decides who leads the Cobb GOP. These aren’t just coincidences — they’re classic signs of oligarchy: low transparency, closed leadership loops, and zero incentive to resolve it. CobbProb.com exists to expose this, educate voters, and rebuild a party that actually represents its people — not just its power brokers.

How do we fix this?

By organizing the grassroots and filling the empty seats. In 2024, over 160,000 Republicans in Cobb County voted for Donald Trump — yet only a few hundred are active in the local party. If just 1% of those voters — 1,600 people — got involved as delegates, precinct leaders, or committee members, we could completely reshape the Cobb GOP. Our target is 2.5% — around 4,000 engaged conservatives — enough to dismantle the oligarchy and restore local control to the grassroots.

What is an oligarchy, and why should I care?

An oligarchy is when a small group of people hold most of the power — making decisions behind closed doors, often without input from the wider community. It matters because when power is concentrated, the voices of everyday citizens get ignored.

Why does this matter for regular Republicans in Cobb?

Because your voice, your precinct, and your values should matter — not just the opinions of a select few. When we allow power to concentrate, the party stops being representative of its people.

Why do you think an oligarchy exists in the Cobb GOP?

The signs are hard to ignore. A small group of insiders have controlled key decisions — from nominations to finances — often without transparency or broad input. Many grassroots voices have been sidelined, and important roles are passed within the same circle. When leadership positions and major decisions are limited to just a few people, rather than being open to the full body of engaged Republicans, that’s not democracy — that’s oligarchy. CobbProb.com exists to shine a light on this and call for accountability.

Are there any good examples of oligarchies and their effects?

Absolutely. One of the most famous examples in American history is Tammany Hall — a political organization in New York City that was run by a small group of insiders for decades. They controlled elections, handed out favors, and blocked outsiders from participating unless they were loyal to the inner circle. While it started as a grassroots movement, it eventually became an oligarchy that prioritized loyalty over merit, leading to corruption, voter suppression, and public distrust. It shows how even democratic systems can be hijacked by a few — if no one is watching.

Is Cobb County’s GOP run like an oligarchy?

Unfortunately, it seems that way. A few individuals have made key decisions without transparency or accountability — leaving many hardworking grassroots members out of the loop. CobbProb.com was created to spotlight this issue and restore balance.

Is this about tearing down the party?

No — it’s about building it back better. Sunshine is the best disinfectant. When we expose unhealthy power structures, we can strengthen the party with integrity, transparency, and strong grassroots involvement.

Why do you think the Cobb GOP is being run like an oligarchy?

When a small group can maintain control with minimal participation, there's no motivation to expand or empower the broader base. Here’s what we’ve seen: Less than 300 delegates voted at the 2025 County Convention, despite 1278 delegate seats being available. That’s less than 25% representation. The Vice Chair of Grassroots, the very person responsible for filling those delegate seats, failed to do so — and instead of being held accountable, was brought onto the new Chair’s leadership team. That’s not reform — that’s reward for gatekeeping. With such a small voting base, just a few dozen well-placed votes can secure internal elections. Keeping participation low protects the influence of the few. Unless challenged they will never recruit new members. Meanwhile, 160,000 Cobb residents voted for Trump in 2024, and the county has over 760,000 people — but a tiny circle decides who leads the Cobb GOP. These aren’t just coincidences — they’re classic signs of oligarchy: low transparency, closed leadership loops, and zero incentive to resolve it. CobbProb.com exists to expose this, educate voters, and rebuild a party that actually represents its people — not just its power brokers.

How do we fix this?

By organizing the grassroots and filling the empty seats. In 2024, over 160,000 Republicans in Cobb County voted for Donald Trump — yet only a few hundred are active in the local party. If just 1% of those voters — 1,600 people — got involved as delegates, precinct leaders, or committee members, we could completely reshape the Cobb GOP. Our target is 2.5% — around 4,000 engaged conservatives — enough to dismantle the oligarchy and restore local control to the grassroots.

What is an oligarchy, and why should I care?

An oligarchy is when a small group of people hold most of the power — making decisions behind closed doors, often without input from the wider community. It matters because when power is concentrated, the voices of everyday citizens get ignored.

Why does this matter for regular Republicans in Cobb?

Because your voice, your precinct, and your values should matter — not just the opinions of a select few. When we allow power to concentrate, the party stops being representative of its people.

Why do you think an oligarchy exists in the Cobb GOP?

The signs are hard to ignore. A small group of insiders have controlled key decisions — from nominations to finances — often without transparency or broad input. Many grassroots voices have been sidelined, and important roles are passed within the same circle. When leadership positions and major decisions are limited to just a few people, rather than being open to the full body of engaged Republicans, that’s not democracy — that’s oligarchy. CobbProb.com exists to shine a light on this and call for accountability.

Are there any good examples of oligarchies and their effects?

Absolutely. One of the most famous examples in American history is Tammany Hall — a political organization in New York City that was run by a small group of insiders for decades. They controlled elections, handed out favors, and blocked outsiders from participating unless they were loyal to the inner circle. While it started as a grassroots movement, it eventually became an oligarchy that prioritized loyalty over merit, leading to corruption, voter suppression, and public distrust. It shows how even democratic systems can be hijacked by a few — if no one is watching.

Is Cobb County’s GOP run like an oligarchy?

Unfortunately, it seems that way. A few individuals have made key decisions without transparency or accountability — leaving many hardworking grassroots members out of the loop. CobbProb.com was created to spotlight this issue and restore balance.

Is this about tearing down the party?

No — it’s about building it back better. Sunshine is the best disinfectant. When we expose unhealthy power structures, we can strengthen the party with integrity, transparency, and strong grassroots involvement.

Why do you think the Cobb GOP is being run like an oligarchy?

When a small group can maintain control with minimal participation, there's no motivation to expand or empower the broader base. Here’s what we’ve seen: Less than 300 delegates voted at the 2025 County Convention, despite 1278 delegate seats being available. That’s less than 25% representation. The Vice Chair of Grassroots, the very person responsible for filling those delegate seats, failed to do so — and instead of being held accountable, was brought onto the new Chair’s leadership team. That’s not reform — that’s reward for gatekeeping. With such a small voting base, just a few dozen well-placed votes can secure internal elections. Keeping participation low protects the influence of the few. Unless challenged they will never recruit new members. Meanwhile, 160,000 Cobb residents voted for Trump in 2024, and the county has over 760,000 people — but a tiny circle decides who leads the Cobb GOP. These aren’t just coincidences — they’re classic signs of oligarchy: low transparency, closed leadership loops, and zero incentive to resolve it. CobbProb.com exists to expose this, educate voters, and rebuild a party that actually represents its people — not just its power brokers.

How do we fix this?

By organizing the grassroots and filling the empty seats. In 2024, over 160,000 Republicans in Cobb County voted for Donald Trump — yet only a few hundred are active in the local party. If just 1% of those voters — 1,600 people — got involved as delegates, precinct leaders, or committee members, we could completely reshape the Cobb GOP. Our target is 2.5% — around 4,000 engaged conservatives — enough to dismantle the oligarchy and restore local control to the grassroots.

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The Cobb Prob is a work of satire and creative commentary.
All characters, stories, and illustrations are entirely fictional and exist solely to entertain, inform, and provoke thought.

Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental and unintentional.
If you happen to see yourself in these tales — that’s between you and your conscience.

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© The Cobb Prob. 2025

The Cobb Prob is a work of satire and creative commentary.
All characters, stories, and illustrations are entirely fictional and exist solely to entertain, inform, and provoke thought.

Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental and unintentional.
If you happen to see yourself in these tales — that’s between you and your conscience.

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