Quentin Taranbino Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Ok, first thing out of the way - this is intended to be a bit of fun so please take it that way folks, just thought I would run a fun game on the back of alot of peoples renewed interest in politics.The Game- There will be 4 P&B political parties involved (maybe 5 if numbers are large)- Each party will be made up of a leader, a deputy and 3 additional members- There are 3 areas in which the winning party will have ultimate control over: 1. Scottish Football (everything from governing body to grass roots) 2. Scottish Media (including all TV/newspapers etc) 3. Pie and Bov (The improvement and growth of P&B)- Each party will set out white papers with proposals, participate in a number of debates, discussions, campaigning etc etc- There will be a final vote by members of P&B to determine the winning partyKey Dates9th November - Leaders Debate9th November - Voting Poll Opens13th November - Voting Poll Closes13th November - Votes and Winning Party AnnouncedHow to Get InvolvedApplications for a party leader positions are open now and should be sent to me via PM no later than 12th October (you should declare why you would make a good leader and a very brief outline on your thoughts for the 3 topics). If there are lots of applications for party leader then I will choose based on the strength of your PM. I will be remaining as an impartial host/ruler of the election throughoutApplications/requests to join as a deputy or a party member as stated will be done on this thread after the leaders are announced on 13th Oct.Should like to be an impartial host for the debates then please let me know via PMWould you like to be an impartial pollster for the election then please let me know via PMFor everyone else, this working relies on audience participation and members of P&B getting involved so there is of course plenty to read and get involved in by being an onlooker. You may feel the need to campaign for a party of your choosing, this is welcomed.This could end in carnage but will give it a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 This is going to end in carnage! Eta: didn't even notice the last line when posting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForzaDundee Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Heads Gone Party to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 This sounds like fun but it could turn out like a farce. For example, "Kick Celtic out of the league" would certainly be a vote-winner, but it's neither feasible nor legal. How can you be sure that the people voting will vote sensibly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Cardinal Richelieu, on 07 Oct 2014 - 10:59, said:Cardinal Richelieu, on 07 Oct 2014 - 10:59, said: This sounds like fun but it could turn out like a farce. For example, "Kick Celtic out of the league" would certainly be a vote-winner, but it's neither feasible nor legal. How can you be sure that the people voting will vote sensibly? All part of the fun! Don't think I've got enough time to be writing out swathes of stuff like a White Paper etc so I'll not apply to be a leader, but fancy getting involved, perhaps as a deputy or something. Sounds like it'll be a laugh! ETA: Scratch that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Who decides what the 4 parties stand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Who decides what the 4 parties stand for? The party leaders along with their parties. I will get each of the party leaders to give a few lines to describe what they are all about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Also - nobody should be worried about having to write out a full white paper nobody is expecting that. A fairly lengthy post outlining all the key points and proposals etc would be sufficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 This sounds like fun but it could turn out like a farce. For example, "Kick Celtic out of the league" would certainly be a vote-winner, but it's neither feasible nor legal. How can you be sure that the people voting will vote sensibly? Is that not the problem with all elections? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Can I enquire as to the expenses policy for the leaders....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForzaDundee Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 This sounds like fun but it could turn out like a farce. For example, "Kick Celtic out of the league" would certainly be a vote-winner, but it's neither feasible nor legal. How can you be sure that the people voting will vote sensibly? That's politics though, people are not sensible with their vote. Labour have won every general election in Scotland since 1959 despite illegal actions and unfeasible policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Good to see a few PMs of interest already from potential leaders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaldo Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 We should do a P+B referendum game. Confidemus can be Martin Compston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Threw in a PM, hope it takes off, worth a bash, David's games usually aren't too bad. (Being understated). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 The Communist White Paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SodjesSixteenIncher Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 David, my application for leader of the DECE Party will be with you in due course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I'm fucking up for this, nobody would join a party with me as leader so I can formally declare myself out of the running for leadership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_K_97 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Wondering whether or not it's worth running as a candidate for the Party Hearty Party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinkinFighter Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 David, my application for leader of the DECE Party will be with you in due course.The dece party would walk it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Weighing up my options here. I'm of the Tommy Sheridan type opinion that dece voters must stick together, and therefore I wouldn't want to put myself up against the Dece Party. This would mean applying to be a deputy leader of the Dece party, but this could cause a power struggle as I don't like the sound of SSI being my superior in the dece party. I'll take a back seat for now and assess my options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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