NWR: Nominations for Politburo positions

[MLipton]

In the grand tradition of Politburos everywhere, the time is nearing for their periodic reinvestment with power, known elsewhere by the historically quaint term of "elections." As is customary in such events, the outcome is preordained, but in the interests of good theater a robust slate of candidates should be presented for rejection due consideration. Herewith I submit my own nominations for select Politburo posts:

Permanent Positions
Ministry of Defense: VLM
Ministry of State Security: Joe Dressner
Ministry of Health: SFJoe
Ministry of Finance: Bwood
Ministry of the Interior: ???

Ex officio Positions
Ministry of Propaganda: Brad Kane
Ministry of Arts: Chris Coad
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Rahsaan
Special Envoy to Other Boards: Florida Jim
Internationally Famous Dissident: VS

Respectfully yours,
Mark Lipton

 

[Florida Jim]

"Special Envoy" . . . ain't you sweet.
Best, Jim

 

[Joe Dressner]

I'm sorry, but as someone who is ITB and who can't stand digital food pictures, I will have to take myself out of the running.

 

[Christian Miller (CMM)]

Excellent idea to have ministers for Defence AND State Security. In these days you can't be too careful. How about a Minister for Cultural Purity?

 

[Peter Creasey]

originally posted by Joe Dressner: I'm sorry, but as someone who is ITB and who can't stand digital food pictures, I will have to take myself out of the running.

I was going to volunteer to be the designated photographer!?!

 

[Chris Coad]

Assuming the arts position is extremely lucrative, I'm willing to throw my hat in the ring. I'm all about the Benjamins.

 

[Larry Stein]

I nominate Thor for Minister of the Interior. After all, you can't get much more interior than upstate Minnesota.

Minister for Cultural Purity? No doubt in my mind, it's Joe Perry.

 

[Bill Buitenhuys]

Only the Central Committee can chose Politburo members.

 

[Thor]

Yeah, but he'll just start calling it MinCuPu or something, and then we'll have to yell at him.

 

[Larry Stein]

Good point. The problem I see is that with all the yelling he gets from Amy, our's wouldn't phase him.

 

[David M. Bueker]

I'll just be over here manning the gulag.

 

[Brad Kane]

originally posted by Larry Stein:
I nominate Thor for Minister of the Interior.

Yeah, maybe for New Zealand.

 

[Chris Coad]

Is there a position in the Ministry of Animated GIFs available?

 

[Jay Miller]

originally posted by Chris Coad:
Assuming the arts position is extremely lucrative, I'm willing to throw my hat in the ring. I'm all about the Benjamins.

Those glasses better not be edible.

 

[Rahsaan]

But what has Mark cooked up for himself?

 

[MLipton]

originally posted by Rahsaan:
But what has Mark cooked up for himself?

Heh. Notice that position of party chairman has gone unmentioned so far. Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain, young Rahsaan.

Mark Lipton

 

[MLipton]

originally posted by Christian Miller (CMM):
Excellent idea to have ministers for Defence AND State Security. In these days you can't be too careful.

Ah, but every Politburo worth its apparatchiks must have them. After all, one is directed against the enemy without, while the other is directed against the enemy within.

How about a Minister for Cultural Purity?

How very Orwellian of you, Christian. In my line of work, anyone who proposes a new position is immediately nominated to fill it. Up for the task?

Mark Lipton

 

[Christian Miller (CMM)]

How about a Minister for Cultural Purity?

How very Orwellian of you, Christian. In my line of work, anyone who proposes a new position is immediately nominated to fill it. Up for the task?

Mark Lipton

Sorry, I don't see it in my Five Year Plan. But let's see...

"Long live the unbreakable union of the vinous proletariat and the forward-thinking imbibeteria!"
OR
"Withhold not correction from the taster: for if thou beatest him with scorn, he shall not die. Thou shalt inform him with thy opinions, and thus deliver his soul from gobs."
OR
"Kill them all and let Joe sort it out."

Am I on the right track?

 

[Unknown]

originally posted by Thor:
Yeah, but he'll just start calling it MinCuPu or something, and then we'll have to yell at him.

Get stuffed.

 

[Thor]

Like a quahog, you mean? Because that sounds fun.