View Full Version : Because of all of the Political Happenings: Should the Ledge Elect A President?
Musicman408
09-16-2008, 09:19 PM
Don't know, just thought I would throw this out there. There are a lot of political happenings going on around the world, so perhaps it would be fun if we elected a president for the Ledge.... What do you all think about it? It's probably a stupid idea, but I thought that maybe it may be fun.
Much Love,
Ethan
Musicman408
10-07-2008, 05:02 PM
This idea came to me again today. You all sure you wouldn't like to do something?:laugh:
The president could serve as a welcoming committee for new members, could try to get more people to join, and stuff like that.
CADreaming
10-07-2008, 09:29 PM
This idea came to me again today. You all sure you wouldn't like to do something?:laugh:
The president could serve as a welcoming committee for new members, could try to get more people to join, and stuff like that.
So, just like what we've got for US Presidents now - a figure head. Hmmm...depends on who's running and how good they look on a monitor... :D
Musicman408
10-07-2008, 09:32 PM
So, just like what we've got for US Presidents now - a figure head. Hmmm...depends on who's running and how good they look on a monitor... :D
Well I would have to say that more than likely I'd run, if people wanted it. :nod:
I'll tell you what, we'll keep this thread running for a couple of days for discussion, and then we'll have an official vote on whether or not to do this. If we vote yes, then we'll gather all the people who want to be on the ballot, and then we'll have an official vote. :nod:
chriskisn
10-07-2008, 09:57 PM
Personally I don't see a need for a ledge president...I struggle to see the need for a regular one sometimes...
Just think about it, we'd declare war on The Fleetwood Mac Legacy website just because they might have SMDs (Stevies of Mass Destruction)
Those of us who are supporting Ledgies would suddenly find our money being spent to bail out those who didn't have any money...
The world population of moose would probably decrease further...
Hmm...no I think I'd pass on the idea of a Ledge president... ;)
chriskisn
10-07-2008, 10:13 PM
Well I would have to say that more than likely I'd run, if people wanted it. :nod:
Hmm, thats quite a conflict of interest there. If you are wanting to push people to elect a president then the first thing you do is rule yourself out. Otherwise you just look like you are trying to get yourself elected. :shocked:
Musicman408
10-07-2008, 10:16 PM
Hmm, thats quite a conflict of interest there. If you are wanting to push people to elect a president then the first thing you do is rule yourself out. Otherwise you just look like you are trying to get yourself elected. :shocked:
Tis true.:laugh:
Hey, it's late, and my college brain is a bit fatigued. :laugh:
My idea of a Ledge president is not as in depth as you're thinking. President serves as an ambassador to new members, help them and introduce them to Ledge society and whatnot. The President also is on the forefront of bringing new people to the Ledge. They don't have massive Administrative powers.
estranged4life
10-07-2008, 10:17 PM
Personally I don't see a need for a ledge president...I struggle to see the need for a regular one sometimes...
Just think about it, we'd declare war on The Fleetwood Mac Legacy website just because they might have SMDs (Stevies of Mass Destruction)
Those of us who are supporting Ledgies would suddenly find our money being spent to bail out those who didn't have any money...
The world population of moose would probably decrease further...
Hmm...no I think I'd pass on the idea of a Ledge president... ;)
Ol' Bastard (a)Laughin'...
Run Bullwinkle, 7 Wonders is firing an ICBM at us...
"Flash, The world is in shock when the Ledge's OBL retaliated against 7 Wonders NU-CLEAR strike by sending the 200 story tall Stevie-Zilla to destroy 2 innocent skyscrapers on the 7W continent" (See image below, those poor building in the background...tsk, tsk, tsk.)
<div align=center><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f376/StandbackStevie/soundstagedvd.jpg"></div>
Brian "Derka-derka-Allama-Jihad!!!" j.
Richard B
10-07-2008, 10:17 PM
My idea of a Ledge president is not as in depth as you're thinking. President serves as an ambassador to new members, help them and introduce them to Ledge society and whatnot. The President also is on the forefront of bringing new people to the Ledge. They don't have massive Administrative powers.
Can't we just call you a Greeter?
Musicman408
10-07-2008, 10:26 PM
Ol' Bastard (a)Laughin'...
Run Bullwinkle, 7 Wonders is firing an ICBM at us...
"Flash, The world is in shock when the Ledge's OBL retaliated against 7 Wonders NU-CLEAR strike by sending the 200 story tall Stevie-Zilla to destroy 2 innocent skyscrapers on the 7W continent" (See image below, those poor building in the background...tsk, tsk, tsk.)
<div align=center><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f376/StandbackStevie/soundstagedvd.jpg"></div>
Brian "Derka-derka-Allama-Jihad!!!" j.
That has to be one of the funniest things I've heard all day. Thanks for the late night laugh!!! :laugh:
Musicman408
10-07-2008, 10:27 PM
Can't we just call you a Greeter?
No.... We don't work at Wal-Mart.
Run Bullwinkle, 7 Wonders is firing an ICBM at us...
Ha ha. ICBM. Ha. Think about it. I C B M! Ha!!:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Musicman408
10-08-2008, 12:21 PM
Ha ha. ICBM. Ha. Think about it. I C B M! Ha!!:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
I am feeling so dumb right now..... I'm not getting it.:laugh:
But anyway, should we perhaps have a vote on this proposal?
I am feeling so dumb right now..... I'm not getting it.:laugh:
But anyway, should we perhaps have a vote on this proposal?
Say it out loud with me, I....C....B....M. Yes, I am immature.:laugh::laugh:
Gypsy-Rhiannon
10-08-2008, 01:40 PM
Why on earth would the ledge need a president? :rolleyes:
And anyway... the lack of response to your original post surely speaks volumes...
Gypsy-Rhiannon
10-08-2008, 01:43 PM
Well I would have to say that more than likely I'd run, if people wanted it. :nod:
Wow.. I didn't see that coming...
Tango
10-08-2008, 01:52 PM
Don't know, just thought I would throw this out there. There are a lot of political happenings going on around the world, so perhaps it would be fun if we elected a president for the Ledge.... What do you all think about it? It's probably a stupid idea, but I thought that maybe it may be fun.
Much Love,
Ethan
This website has an owner/webmaster, administrators, supermoderators, moderators and supporting members. And YOU wish to be named President? Perhaps you should take this up with the owner.
Musicman408
10-08-2008, 02:21 PM
Wow.. I didn't see that coming...
I know, right? :laugh:
Sorry I am so blunt.
Gypsy-Rhiannon
10-08-2008, 03:53 PM
I know, right? :laugh:
Sorry I am so blunt.
You clearly missed my point :rolleyes:
Musicman408
10-08-2008, 03:54 PM
You clearly missed my point :rolleyes:
No I definitely do see your point. :nod:
Chrislit18
10-08-2008, 04:04 PM
ugh NO POLITICS!!!
Its bad enough we have to deal with this elsewhere.
Especially in English-ENGLISH!!!-Class!!!!
Can't the Ledge be a politic free zone where we come to discuss FM related stuff?
pretty please?
oh, and I don't get the ICBM thing either. [unless its like 'icybeam' but that would be just plain wierd.]
oh, and I don't get the ICBM thing either. [unless its like 'icybeam' but that would be just plain wierd.]
I didn't want to have to come out and say this explicitly, but here it goes:
I, as in first person pronoun.
C, when read aloud sounds like "see"
BM, as in, well, you know, BM
I "see" B M
Sorry for that. I didn't mean to derail the whole entire thread to tell a third-grade potty joke.
Musicman408
10-08-2008, 04:32 PM
ugh NO POLITICS!!!
Its bad enough we have to deal with this elsewhere.
Especially in English-ENGLISH!!!-Class!!!!
Can't the Ledge be a politic free zone where we come to discuss FM related stuff?
pretty please?
oh, and I don't get the ICBM thing either. [unless its like 'icybeam' but that would be just plain wierd.]
Ugh, Christine. So harsh. :laugh:
Chrislit18
10-08-2008, 06:22 PM
ugh Ethan, but its so true. lol.
we have 30-45 min discussions of politics in english class. lol.
btw, we don't need a pres here. our moderators do basically what one would.
I guess I missed out on that joke in 3rd grade GoS :)
I guess I missed out on that joke in 3rd grade GoS :)
Well I guess it's good that most of the third graders in the US aren't talking about ICBMs. :laugh: I meant the BM part was third grade, not the entire joke. That might read the wrong way without clarification.
omigodstevie
10-08-2008, 09:08 PM
I think it'd be something fun to do!
Just sayin'
chriskisn
10-09-2008, 09:07 AM
Okay people so I've basically just appointed myself the President of Australia (goodbye Queen Elizabeth II). Three people thought it might be something of a good idea (21 million probably didn't know) so here I am.
I'm happy to be known from this point as Your Excellency or if I know you well you can just call me Sir.
Hmm I think I shall declare war on New Zealand now (sorry to the Americans you probably don't know where that is do you?) ;)
David
10-09-2008, 09:59 AM
Well I would have to say that more than likely I'd run, if people wanted it. :nod:
I want to be Secretary of Defense.
Musicman408
10-09-2008, 10:24 AM
I want to be Secretary of Defense.
Well I mean, if a whole cabinet was set up.... there would be no better man for the job.:laugh:
Musicman408
10-09-2008, 10:27 AM
Okay people so I've basically just appointed myself the President of Australia (goodbye Queen Elizabeth II). Three people thought it might be something of a good idea (21 million probably didn't know) so here I am.
I'm happy to be known from this point as Your Excellency or if I know you well you can just call me Sir.
Hmm I think I shall declare war on New Zealand now (sorry to the Americans you probably don't know where that is do you?) ;)
Well, that's why we would have a vote to see who all wouldn't mind it..... But I wouldn't get your undies in a bunch, I don't think that's gonna happen.
jannieC
10-09-2008, 11:16 AM
I want to be Secretary of Defense.
I'd like to be a member of Congress. I would have the power of the purse AND the right to impeach.
David
10-09-2008, 10:41 PM
I'd like to be a member of Congress. I would have the power of the purse AND the right to impeach.
Jannie, we could kick butt. But we'd have to make Michele secretary of the interior. After all, she owns the place.
jannieC
10-10-2008, 05:55 AM
Jannie, we could kick butt. But we'd have to make Michele secretary of the interior. After all, she owns the place.
I had to look that one up; wasn't sure of the duties. I'm okay with that. :thumbsup:
michelle2677
10-10-2008, 11:34 AM
Hmm I think I shall declare war on New Zealand now (sorry to the Americans you probably don't know where that is do you?) ;)
you're right. instead of geography, we all stood outside with our foot up our asses and picked our noses. *runs off to google new zealand since i have no earthly idea where it is, even though i've sent mail there twice in the past year*
:rolleyes:
chriskisn
10-10-2008, 07:27 PM
you're right. instead of geography, we all stood outside with our foot up our asses and picked our noses. *runs off to google new zealand since i have no earthly idea where it is, even though i've sent mail there twice in the past year*
:rolleyes:
Well there was some report a couple of years back that when asked to draw Australia on a map of the world the majority of American school children drew it near Europe.
Actually you would be surprised at the number of Amercians who think we keep kangaroos as pets and that the hop down the main street on a daily basis. It seems to be one of the most commonly asked questions...:shrug:
Oh yes and I used to have an Amercian girlfriend who asked me if we celebrated Christmas at the same time of the year as the US. :laugh:
(Look I realise that its a stereotype - I can pretty much guarantee you have them about the Canadians, and probably us too)
estranged4life
10-10-2008, 07:57 PM
Well there was some report a couple of years back that when asked to draw Australia on a map of the world the majority of American school children drew it near Europe.
Actually you would be surprised at the number of Amercians who think we keep kangaroos as pets and that the hop down the main street on a daily basis. It seems to be one of the most commonly asked questions...:shrug:
since I was once asked, by a person from the East Coast, the following question:
"At night, do people in your town sleep at the Fort to avoid attacks by savage Indians?" :shrug:
Definitely a WTF moment in my life.
Well there was some report a couple of years back that when asked to draw Australia on a map of the world the majority of American school children drew it near Europe.
Actually you would be surprised at the number of Amercians who think we keep kangaroos as pets and that the hop down the main street on a daily basis. It seems to be one of the most commonly asked questions...:shrug:
Wait, you don't have kangaroos as pets? You're not near Europe? Wait, are you playing a joke on me?
chriskisn
10-11-2008, 07:34 AM
Wait, you don't have kangaroos as pets? You're not near Europe? Wait, are you playing a joke on me?
Aactually my wife went to a work conference thursday/friday and a woman there from one of the other regions brought in a baby kangaroo in a bag that she was feeding/raising (the bag to imitate the mother's pouch as the mother was killed by a car). Not very professional but everyone seemed to love it. So maybe I am playing a joke on you ;)
chriskisn
10-11-2008, 07:36 AM
:Dsince I was once asked, by a person from the East Coast, the following question:
"At night, do people in your town sleep at the Fort to avoid attacks by savage Indians?" :shrug:
Definitely a WTF moment in my life.
must be a real nuisance when they cut your scalp off if you don't make it back to the fort by nightfall :laugh:
Steviefan49
10-12-2008, 08:13 PM
:D
must be a real nuisance when they cut your scalp off if you don't make it back to the fort by nightfall :laugh:
Oh wait.. and let's not forget the horses in Texas, as that's what we all ride to work! :rolleyes: Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaw.. LOL:laugh:
DavidMn
10-13-2008, 01:52 AM
Can I be the Alexander Haig of this operation? I just wanna one time walk inot the room and yell "IM IN CHARGE HERE!!"":laugh:
Well, I was thinking again. What if, instead of a "president," we had a Ledgie survivor. We could play it where we take around of nominations for all time best ledgie, then vote for your favorite and the least-vote-getter from each round would be eliminated. But, it's just an idea.
Gypsy-Rhiannon
10-13-2008, 07:30 AM
Well, I was thinking again. What if, instead of a "president," we had a Ledgie survivor. We could play it where we take around of nominations for all time best ledgie, then vote for your favorite and the least-vote-getter from each round would be eliminated. But, it's just an idea.
I just think any kind of popularity contest is asking for trouble.
I don't have a problem with Trouble. I think that it's a very nice song and not overdone like most of his stuff is.:laugh: I don't have a problem with a little trouble either, competition brings out the best in some and the worst in others. And when people get in to big, long arguments over nothing at all, it is fun to read.
Does this make me a "troublemaker?"
Chrislit18
10-13-2008, 08:22 AM
I don't have a problem with Trouble. I think that it's a very nice song and not overdone like most of his stuff is.:laugh:
OMFG :lol:
LMAO!!!
But serioulsy, why do we need any sort of contest. I agree with Pip, any contest would be stupid and a waste of time.
Plus we don't need any Ledgies with bad feelings that they lost.
So can't we just nix this idea? s'il vous plait???
[I need to brush up on some french, I haven't had it since last semester, and I'm gonna be screwed if I decide to do it in college...]
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