[The Immortal Goon]

All looks well to me.

[Subversive Rob]

But I don't think non-MPs could be ministers.

I think the problem with this is that given the small size of our parliament, the absence of a second chamber and the presumably large(ish) number of ministerial positions it might be quite difficult to find enough people to fill them.

But actually this is simply a problem of maths that I haven't properly tried to work out yet.

[HoniSoit]

I think the problem with this is that given the small size of our parliament, the absence of a second chamber and the presumably large(ish) number of ministerial positions it might be quite difficult to find enough people to fill them.

Yes, it definitely could be a problem especially since we're likely to get a minority government with few MPs.

Though if we can get at least 7 or 8 MPs, we probably could just fill all the ministerial positions if we win the government.

[ingliz]

I think the problem can be solved by a willing bureaucracy, the spokesmen and deputies who aren't MP's, providing detailed policy briefs for our overworked ministers.



ps. But remember it is only a simulation.....

[Zyx]

Maybe for the 'confidence vote' we ought to try to negotiate key ministry positions.

Any key ministries that we should try to attain?

[let's try not to make the obvious PM reference.]

Also, can we summarize and link updates in the Sim here.

Maybe we should have an intelligence chief who briefs us on the outer goings of this thread?

Maybe even a non-minister who lurks [espionage] around in other threads?

[Many of us don't want to each individually follow every single thing . . ..]

Anyone want to volunteer to following the GM Council (maybe our representative there ought to,) the PUC {or other parties} etc.?

[ingliz]

According to Gnote's rules we will be the "Government" by the simple fact we will be the largest party in Parliament.

[Brio]

Well as long as we get the same amount of support as we did in the last election, right?

[ingliz]

Yes as long as we get the same amount of support. I will be happier when the new rules are posted later tonight and then we will know exactly where we stand.

The elections have been provisionally called for tomorrow at 12 noon (-5 GMT)

ps. THP-PNL-CA-LC-POP - The fascists are coming out to play (The LC thread).

[MistyTiger]

Anyone want to volunteer to following the GM Council (maybe our representative there ought to,) the PUC {or other parties} etc.?

I'll volunteer, just so I'm in the loop.


Are we all set in terms of nominations?

[Mazhi]

So have we determined if women are allowed to vote yet?

[MistyTiger]

Mazhi, you're not trying to stir up more discord on here are you?

[Zyx]

Boot is open, people.


Mobilize.

[HoniSoit]

Are we all set in terms of nominations?

It is still subject to change. Depends on how many seats we get and who has the time to play the sim.

[Zyx]

Ok, guys, we need party spies [people who go to other party threads to report to the main caucus, this thread.]

Anyone want to spy on the LC or the PUC?

[ingliz]

The time of the ballot's opening is confused so be prepared to vote again once I get an official ruling

[Mazhi]

I voted for SN-RF. Now where's my cookie?

[HoniSoit]

[Subversive Rob]

I think we need to start preparing a legislative agenda and some proposal for if we win power.

[Mazhi]

Xiexie!

/eats cookie

I think we need to start preparing a legislative agenda and some proposal for if we win power.

Who are we prepared to ally with this time?

[HoniSoit]

Who are we prepared to ally with this time?

Preferably no one. We may be able to work with SLD on some issues but I cannot see any possibility of an alliance with anyone.

Xiexie!

Bu ke qi. Hao chi ma?

I think we need to start preparing a legislative agenda and some proposal for if we win power.

We're still at the early stage of the election. But what do you think? I have thought previously to propose some mild labour bills first as a symbolical gesture.