That's interesting to say the least. Mr. President I'd be happy to help out with any negotiations you have planned with the St. Espritians. The last ones were quite...um.....strange.
Josephus
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Thanks for the update Jacques.
The latest issue of NEWSLINK calls some events to our attention.
These are just my first thoughts. If you have better ideas, don't let these limit your actions. Any thoughts, comments, questions, or suggestions are most welcome? If not, this is what we get paid for, let's get on it.
The latest issue of NEWSLINK calls some events to our attention.
- FLEA is making some progress on the Freinds of Durruti indpendent of Cornelius Dank and Francisco Rio. Josephus, make sure the agents who were involved are appropriately commended.
- Mystery Victim leaves behind roach clip and Rashaad missing - Well we can suggest whose DNA might be worth testing - that's you again Josephus, we could also talk about joining the countries that ban land mines, I've got that
- US calls us incubator for threats - That is my issue, but that means we will probably have to build our own fighters
- Polls - everyone, use that to guide where to pay attention or how to pitch programs
- Omnicare bankrupt - That is MESA, but we will have to recapitalize it, so that means it will be in the budget when the GA elects a speaker. Jacques, perhaps we can get the ECB to lend them some money until we can address this matter.
- Hainan Star photos - I have instructed that asylum be granted to survivors who are not terrorists or violent criminals. We need to publicise that, the fact that the Admiral will be tried at a court martial, and anything else we do.
- Fighters crash on training flight - Frans, this just reinforces the need to get working on replacement aircraft
- Amric's hardwood business - that is just good news. PG why don't you check with him to see if he is running into any governmental barriers here or abroad? You can work on any local issues, and let me know about any tariff or quota issues bothering him in the export markets.
- St. Esprit socialist - I guess it is their turn now. I will want to meet with about various matters anyway.
These are just my first thoughts. If you have better ideas, don't let these limit your actions. Any thoughts, comments, questions, or suggestions are most welcome? If not, this is what we get paid for, let's get on it.
I'll look into the missing body/ Rashaad thing. I have some DNA samples from some, uh, cigarette-like things Rashaad left in an ashtray in the ESA office.
Regarding Omnicare....I've been saying this would happen for years.
Josephus
Regarding Omnicare....I've been saying this would happen for years.
Josephus
PG, could you please get settled into your ministry. (OOC: Open a thread.) That escalating tariff on Canadian that your predecessor implemented could cause us problems. I am not sure if it is even legal, so we might have to refund it, and the Canadians could take it to the WTO and get approval to assess countervailing duties on us. What do you think we should do about it? Are they actually dumping here, or do they simply have a cost advantage over our local producers?
Per Talbott, if you do not commence acting as MERL, I will appoint someone else. That other person will have less experience, and so the United Provinces of Eutopia will be less well served by them than they could be by you if you put even a fraction of your considerable talents into the ministry. I see you have handed off your GA seat to allow you to concentrate on the Ministry, so please begin to do so in a way that we can observe.
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Truman walks into the Cabinet Room...
"President,
About the Su-47 Fighter (Russian). I think you've misunderstood me. I want to buy ourselfs in the Su-47 Project, so we can develop the Fighter together with the Russians."
"President,
About the Su-47 Fighter (Russian). I think you've misunderstood me. I want to buy ourselfs in the Su-47 Project, so we can develop the Fighter together with the Russians."
That is what I understood. As such, it would be a long project, and one possibly well worth contemplating, making sure that we had first rate fighter aircraft a decade from now. I understand the advantages and disadvantages of forward swept wings. Swept wings, of either type offer less drag, which is necessary for supersonic speeds. The flow of air towards the fuselage and that part of the wing is not in the cone of the shock wave from the front of the plane means a smaller control surface and smaller wing can be more effective. The disadvantage is that it is unstable. Normal pilot reactions will lead to loss of control and a probable crash or the plane breaking up in mid-air. Thus the plane has to be flown through a computer, that can keep the natural instability under control, sort of like a super-sophisticated version of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) in your car. Even if we were to go with this immediately, we would probably not have the number of planes we need until Term XIV. Thus, while we might decide to make such an investment in the future, we are not in a position to wait until then, given the current state of our airforce. Thus, in addition to that initiative, we would need to bridge the gap with something that we can begin taking delivery of this term or the beginning of next term at the latest. I will be approaching the EU about their embargo, but it that comes to naught, is there something else the Russians can sell us in the meantime, like the MiG-29 Fulcrum or whatever they are calling the most recent version production of the Sukhoi SU-30? If you could start looking into that, so I can approach the Russians if the Europeans don't loosen up, it would be appreciated. Or is there some other plane out there we might be able to get that would be better for us?
Also, would it make sense to develop a system of reserves, not exactly like they have in the US, nor like Swiss, but something in between? Thus when newer aircraft come in, the earlier models could be transferred to the reserves. I am not talking about our current aircraft, which belong in a museum. The same could apply to the other services. That could let us have a larger force in case of war, but save costs in peacetime.
Also, would it make sense to develop a system of reserves, not exactly like they have in the US, nor like Swiss, but something in between? Thus when newer aircraft come in, the earlier models could be transferred to the reserves. I am not talking about our current aircraft, which belong in a museum. The same could apply to the other services. That could let us have a larger force in case of war, but save costs in peacetime.
I've also been thinking about the Saab company. It's a Swedish company that builds cars and airplanes, Naval Systems, Weapons, Command & Control Electronic Warfare and Simulation & Training. They are also ambitious in Space and are working together with Airbus by building the new A380
Here is a picture of the plane:
Saab
Here is a picture of the plane:
Saab
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That is a fine plane. Sweden is a member of the European Union, and thus would have to respect the European Union arms embargo on us, unless we can get it lifted. I have already asked the UK, and will meet with the EU ambassador to ask, but we can't be certain. Therefore, we need to be ready to look elsewhere.
On another topic, PG Talbott is temporarily unavailable to serve a MERL, so I am appointing one of his partymates, Per Hapsburg, as MERL until Talbott becomes available.
On another topic, PG Talbott is temporarily unavailable to serve a MERL, so I am appointing one of his partymates, Per Hapsburg, as MERL until Talbott becomes available.
President Loic.
I understand you are still interrogating the prisoner, Rio.
Should I be filled in on this? Did you want me to take over for you?
Josephus
I understand you are still interrogating the prisoner, Rio.
Should I be filled in on this? Did you want me to take over for you?
Josephus
Ah, Senor so called Rio...according to FLEA he is cooperating nicely, the last remants of the Friends of Durruti should be safely locked up within a week, according to the report I received. I will send you a copy. (OOC: see PM) The CoJ granted him immunity in exchange for information we could corroborate. Based on what he said so far, he is living up to his bargain. Surprisingly, he didn't point the finger at either Felix Castor or the Cuban government, but as that was not part of the arrangement, I can't hold that against him. I dropped by to ask him about that, but I wouldn't call it interogation. He has said all he needed to, but he wants to volunteer anything more about any foreign government sponsors before he leaves, FLEA will listen with interest and note it down. You know, despite him being reponsible for so many deaths, he seems quite a civilized fellow. It just shows you can't tell about someone.
While you are here, I wanted to remind you about the preliminary arrangements I made last term for an automated toll collection system. It can also be used to track down stolen vehicles and provide evidence in some criminal cases, which should interest Hedgar Joover. Also, we don't want to be accused of neglecting our infrastructure. I wonder how safe our rail system is? Have the tracks suffered from poor maintenance, making a potentially fatal derailment more likely? That is one thing I never looked into last term, although I believe it was discussed in Term IX.
While you are here, I wanted to remind you about the preliminary arrangements I made last term for an automated toll collection system. It can also be used to track down stolen vehicles and provide evidence in some criminal cases, which should interest Hedgar Joover. Also, we don't want to be accused of neglecting our infrastructure. I wonder how safe our rail system is? Have the tracks suffered from poor maintenance, making a potentially fatal derailment more likely? That is one thing I never looked into last term, although I believe it was discussed in Term IX.
Thank you Mr. President. I will follow up on the toll thing shortly.
Regarding Mr. Rio. I understand you've given him immunity. So where is he going after we're done with him?
Josephus
Regarding Mr. Rio. I understand you've given him immunity. So where is he going after we're done with him?
Josephus
He originally said he wanted to be extradicted to Cuba. He hasn't said differently yet.
Josephus, when we spoke before the election, you said you would be interested in serving either as MIDA or MESA. Our MESA has been enjoying fine dining, but not dealing with the bankruptcy of Omnicare. Could I ask you shift portfolios to take on that task? I have a UMP colleague who could hopefully manage MIDA, but didn't feel up to taking on the challenges at MESA. If you don't want to change I would respect your decision, and I would keep looking a replacement MESA, unless Monsieur Dumont-Moreau begins to shape up.
Mr. President.
You know my loyalties lie with my natiion above all.
If the president feels I could be more useful as MESA, then so be it.
With one small caveat. I have a personal interest in the Rio case. It's a personal matter. The guy tried to undermine my administration. I want to be in the loop on all matters concerning him.
Tackling Omnicare is something I would love to get my hands on.
Josephus
You know my loyalties lie with my natiion above all.
If the president feels I could be more useful as MESA, then so be it.
With one small caveat. I have a personal interest in the Rio case. It's a personal matter. The guy tried to undermine my administration. I want to be in the loop on all matters concerning him.
Tackling Omnicare is something I would love to get my hands on.
Josephus
Thank-you Josephus. Senor Rio should be out of here shortly. To accomodate your wishes, I will wait until he has left before making the announcement of your changed responsibilities, and naming the new member of the Cabinet.
Josephus, my party leader, Per O'Floinn, is urging me to get someone on the MESA problem with Omnicare immediately, so as the wrap of FLEA's investigation into the sons of Durruti is taking a bit longer than foreseen, I am going to shift you MESA right away. I appreciate your flexibility. I will have to name a new VP, so hopefully that will soften the blow, if you are willing to take it on? If not I will have ask Per Talbott, and the last thing I heard him say on the subject was to quote John Nance Garner.
If you're cool with giving me the V-P ship, I'll take it.
I'll assume my duties as MESA ASAP.
Thanks
Josephus
I'll assume my duties as MESA ASAP.
Thanks
Josephus
Great! I spoke privately with the outgoing MESA, asking if was still interested in the Sports portfolio, but he has said his small taste of a cabinet post has left him longing to back in the countryside, so he wasn't interested.
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