Entmoot Presidential Election 2010
Questions to candidates
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The questions were asked by hectorberlioz in this post. He claims that "The real answers will be given after all the candidates have answered satisfactorily." |
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Acalewia, Pres. + Hectorberlioz, Vice Pres. (from the Entmooter's Party) are running for office on this platform (unless there's a more formal one later). They are answering in this post. |
Midge, Pres. + Varnafinde, Vice Pres. (from the Entmoot Micronationalist Chocolate Liberty Party aka the Chocolate Party) are running for office on this platform. They are answering (together, although it only says Midge) in this post. |
X Perry Mint, Pres. is running for office. He is answering in this post. |
Coffeehouse, Pres. + Insidious Rex, Vice Pres. + Noble Elf Lord, Minister Gen. (from the Entmoot Freedom Party) are running for office on this platform. They are answering in this post. |
PYRO is not running for office, but he claims that he knows what answers Hectorberlioz wants. He gives those answers in this post. |
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Question 1: What does Entmoot need that you can deliver? |
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Answer to Question 1 by Acalewia: More hot chocolate and cake in the Cafe - Can never have enough of either one |
Answer to Question 1 by Midge: Fun threads and witty posts, along with tons of exciting topics! It needs MORE fun threads etc, it already has some, but we'll give it more. Also more Quote Game posts. And more love for the C.S. Lewis threads. |
Answer to Question 1 by X Perry Mint: Leadership, obviously. The Entmoot has languished too long in peace and under complacent administration. It needs a firmer hand. |
Answer to Question 1 by Coffeehouse: While Entmoot is our beloved home of fantasy and imagination, it is not a self-organizing organism. It's parts, you, the members of the Moot, give it its unique characteristics, but in order for this extraordinary creature to move in the right direction a stern hand is needed! One that can stand as the epitome of its ambitions and achievements-to-come. I believe I can, by standing on the strong shoulders of my fellow Mooters, push a little further into the depths of dreams. Vote Coffeehouse, Find the Magic in You! |
Answer to Question 1 by PYRO: -CHOCOLATE |
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Question 2: Did Peter Jackson use the cartoon Return of the King as a model for his film? |
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Answer to Question 2 by Acalewia: You know, I actually haven't seen cartoon Return of the King so I really can't compare |
Answer to Question 2 by Midge: We haven't seen it and suggest that we need to throw dice for it. 1. Yes, he did use it as a model. 2. He used it as an inspiration, not a model. 3. He used some scenes. 4. He tried to avoid the worst scenes. 5. He used it as a model for how not to make his own film. 6. No, he didn't use it at all. |
Answer to Question 2 by X Perry Mint: I'm sorry, I fear I prefer the book. No offense to the undoubtedly talented Mr. Jackson. |
Answer to Question 2 by Coffeehouse: Yes, Peter Jackson was inspired by several renditions from the cartoons. |
Answer to Question 2 by PYRO: -ONLY THE WORST PARTS |
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Question 3: Once in office, what will you do in regards to Fangorn/Entmoot's contentious relations with Mirkwood? Who will you send to Mirkwood as ambassador? |
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Answer to Question 3 by Acalewia: Depends on the state of our relations with Mirkwood. And as for the ambassador I am not decided at the moment. |
Answer to Question 3 by Midge: As a previous president, I feel confident that hectorberlioz would be a good diplomat to send to Mirkwood to smooth things over. And if things do not get smoothed over, he will also be an excellent hostage! |
Answer to Question 3 by X Perry Mint: I shall marry the beautiful Elven daughter of the King of Mirkwood. He's bound to have one, possibly more, so I might even get to choose. Marriage is the perfect unifier, after all. The ambassador to Mirkwood will then have a pretty cushy job, which I shall therefor award to a prominent mooter. What concerns me more is the ambassadorial envoy to Mordor, now that fellow is going to have his job cut out for him! Obviously, someone who has a competent grip on politics --like a well-respected and well-known ex-president for instance-- will need to be send. |
Answer to Question 3 by Coffeehouse: In the ongoing diplomatic row between Fangorn and Mirkwood, communication is important, and under my presidency I will ensure that the best and brightest of envoys is sent to Mirkwood so that Fangorn's concerns of the dwindling number of deciduous trees and moss-covered branches is dealt with speedily! |
Answer to Question 3 by PYRO: -I WILL BURN MIRKWOOD DOWN. THEN I WILL SEND AN AMBASSADOR. |
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Question 4: What will you do to try and get rid of the 90-second rule? |
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Answer to Question 4 by Acalewia: I can't promise I'll seceed at what my predcessors have failed atbut bashing seems to be doing a good job at the moment |
Answer to Question 4 by Midge: At the moment, I have no admin experience, so I don't know what I can do, but I would do whatever I could to get it removed/reduce the time to perhaps the 60- or 30-second rule. I would also try to get rid of or reduce the ... I think it's 120 second rule... on PMs. Trust us, we will definitely at least discuss it with the mods. |
Answer to Question 4 by X Perry Mint: This will require a lenghty study before hand. My initial plans entails that I shall bombard the administration with statistics and safety regulations, until they capitulate within a reasonable time and chose a more modern time limit. Unfortunately this may then backfire if they decide to establish a 180-seconds-rule simply to spite me, the dictatorial bunch they are. Careful treading shall be of importance. |
Answer to Question 4 by Coffeehouse: The 90-second rule is a plague for every Entmootian citizen. We have fought for better things than that! I will, immediately upon election, call a meeting with other more permanent (but very ineffective!) powers of the Moot: this requires a solution, we demand it! Vote Coffeehouse 2010! |
Answer to Question 4 by PYRO: -NOTHING. I WILL SAY THAT I WILL DO SOMETHING, BUT ONCE IN OFFICE I WILL COWER TO THE MODS/ADMINS. |
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Question 5: What will you do about the current mess of the Swiss Bank of Entmoot? How will you keep it from falling apart without bankrupting the government and the voters? |
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Answer to Question 5 by Acalewia: Take a careful look at they way they are running their business.Very carefully |
Answer to Question 5 by Midge: We have a Swiss bank? If this is a democracy, then my first act as president will be to inform all the current 'Mooters about the issues (like the fact that we have a bank!) that are overtaking Entmoot! As to the issue with the bank, I would encourage our 'Mooters to put their talents to use to stimulate the Mooting economy - those who have bartending or baking talents can arbitrarily charge Mirkwoodian customers whatever they want for their wares. If Nautipus doesn't protest, we might be able to charge admission to his aquarium. We could also start a garden and sell what is grown there - basically all our bankruptcy problems would be taken care of by Mirkwood, who are more than capable of covering all our costs (we've heard about their treasures and they obviously have no problem spending it on quality things, like the wine of Dorwinion). However, we would need an excellent diplomat to keep Mirkwood from knowing what the cause of our friendliness and willingness to trade is (and also as a buffer should they ever discover our real motives). |
Answer to Question 5 by X Perry Mint: I shall put a trustworthy man at the helm, someone like Lotho Sackville, who has shown great leadership and responsibility in the past. I'm positive we will iron those tiny personal flaws, like greed and hoarding, out in time for the inauguration. |
Answer to Question 5 by Coffeehouse: The Swiss Bank of Entmoot is a perfect example of the reckless administrative behaviour of previous administrations. Under my presidency strict rules of bank-conduct will be enforced, every Entmootian citizen can be sure that they're Moot Dollars, Pounds, Euro, Yen and Kroner are safe and secure in the vaults and that no savings, no savings, are lost! It is time for a new era of openness and a quality of bank that every Entmootian citizen deserves! |
Answer to Question 5 by PYRO: -WILL STEAL MONEY FROM THE BANKS AND GIVE IT TO THE PEOPLE SO THAT THEY CAN PUT IT IN THE BANK AND SAVE UP. THEN I'LL STEAL IT BACK VIA TAXES AND GIVE IT TO THE BANK SO THEY CAN HIRE MORE PEOPLE. I'LL ALSO TAKE 20% EACH TIME. |
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Question 6: What about MootCare? |
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Answer to Question 6 by Acalewia: I think we may need to make it better for the people. |
Answer to Question 6 by Midge: I would begin a process of making the Teacup more portable, so that when a new one must be created, the new creator has only to push a button and everything pops back up in approximately the same area it was before, nicely arranged and everything, even if the shape of the new building is different than the old. I would hire a couple of groundskeepers too, and maybe a bouncer, just for fun. |
Answer to Question 6 by X Perry Mint: What do you take me for? A bloody socialist?! Even the Houses of Healing has bills to pay. |
Answer to Question 6 by Coffeehouse: MootCare is a burdening problem for every Mooter and it is far overdue for a change! Run-away costs and Mooters unable to ensure themselves due to pre-existing conditions is a shocking situation. Under my presidency I will work tirelessly to address this issue and will ask for approval to start up a MootCare thread where you're concerns are answered up-front. Today MootCare is Mootless. Find the Magic with me, Find the Moot in MootCare! |
Answer to Question 6 by PYRO: -WHAT ABOUT IT? |
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Question 7: Why is there a pony tied in the back alley of the Admins & Mods Administration Building? To whome does it belong? Why should I care? |
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Answer to Question 7 by Acalewia: A pony? How am I supposed to know that? I don't hang out in the A&MA building. I spend more time in the Cafe with the people. |
Answer to Question 7 by Midge: It's a spare pony for our RPGs, if one gets tired or hurt or runs off, we know right where we can get another. It is sort of like an emergency fund and is always filled, so there is always a pony back there, even if it is not always the same one. Unless you participate in RPGs which involve horses, you shouldn't care. Also unless you enjoy horses and then you could go spend time with it and care for it. In addition to that it is the responsibility of the RPG participants to look after it, so no one else needs to worry (unless they want to volunteer.) |
Answer to Question 7 by X Perry Mint: I'm glad you asked that. |
Answer to Question 7 by Coffeehouse: The pony's name is Bob. He's a retired neurosurgeon and he likes liquor-chocolate. Don't stare at him, it eggs him on. |
Answer to Question 7 by PYRO: -IT'S JUST A PONY THAT SOME OLD BEGGAR TIED THERE TO DIE. IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH TRANSPORTING ILLEGAL CHOCOLATE FROM THE TEACUP CAFE TO THE ADMIN BUILDING. |
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Question 8: Why is the chocolate supply in Fangorn always decreasing and never increasing, despite constant influx of chocolate import? |
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Answer to Question 8 by Acalewia: There's a lot of mouths to feed. Some may be inhailing more chocolate then others. |
Answer to Question 8 by Midge: We haven't really researched the issue, but we're guessing it's because of our increasing need for chocolate. We can think of several people who love chocolate on this board and thus, it is a necessity. For those of you who are worried, chocolate consumption will not decrease if Midge/Varna are elected! We will support any effort to increase the supplies, as well. |
Answer to Question 8 by X Perry Mint: Fear not. The chocolate supply is in fact increasing perpetually. Any surplus chocolate found on the market is stored in strategical stocks so we will be able to bridge possible future decreases in chocolate import. This may create a feeling of decrease in supply, but it is not an actual decrease. |
Answer to Question 8 by Coffeehouse: It has come to my attention that the grave problems of decreasing chocolate supplies in Fangorn Forest is caused by the insatiable lust of certain squirrels. As a result an exploding cost of dental bills and accelerating rate of emergency tooth-pulling has ensued. The solution must be to hide the chocolate from the squirrels, paint lots of bark a dark-chocolate color and put them in easily-available crates marked 'Chocolate'. |
Answer to Question 8 by PYRO: -WILD ANIMALS ARE BREAKING INTO THE CHOCOLATE STOREHOUSES. REST ASSURED, MORE SECURITY HAS BEEN PUT INTO PLACE. |
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Question 9: Short essay question: Who is your favorite Tolkien character? Explain why. Explain how this character has inspired your decision to run for president, and why this character's ideals are right for everyone. |
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Answer to Question 9 by Acalewia: It's really hard to pick a favorite Tolkien character. He has quite a few great characters. Over the years I've gone through all of them from Legolas to Eoywn. Although I think I relate to Eoywn more then the others. I'm running for president because I though maybe I can serve the people I love to be around. No character inspired me to run. |
Answer to Question 9 by Midge: Sam is our favorite character. He has so much at home, gardens and the Gaffer and Rosie Cotton and all the ale he could ask for, but he loves Frodo enough to leave his home and comforts and go into the greatest danger with him. Near the end, he is still faithful to Frodo, despite having lived through the temptation of the Ring and having had to trek through Mordor, Orcs and more Gollum than anyone would ever want - he gave up all hope of his future to help Frodo achieve what Middle-Earth needed most. The Ring would not have been disposed of if it weren't for Sam, as a matter of fact, it probably would have been returned to Sauron, or taken by Gollum and hidden for several hundred more years before being found and returned to Sauron. We think the one thing that speaks most about his good character is how he reacted to the Ring. When he put it on, he didn't see himself as a king, or as a warrior, or as having any sort of power. He saw himself making Middle-Earth into a huge garden. If that's not endearing, we don't know what is. When Frodo demanded it back, Sam was able to take the Ring from his own neck and hand it to Frodo - his love for his master outweighed the temptation of the Ring. He was able to think outside the bearing of the Ring, with the thought that he was just a simple hobbit and all his due was a small patch of ground to work with his own hands. The book ends with Sam, as well, which means Sam was the main character of the book, not Frodo or Aragorn, though of course the whole story of Middle-Earth extends far beyond this one time period. Leading Entmoot is our small patch of garden. |
Answer to Question 9 by X Perry Mint: That has to be King Elessar. Look how he managed to get re-elected time and time again. One of the longest rules in Gondor. Truly an inspiration for us all. |
Answer to Question 9 by Coffeehouse: As a Mooter I have come to appreciate the great courage and sacrifice of Samwise Gamgee and the great lengths he went to help his friends and ultimately destroy the Ring. Gamgee, an uneducated, rural gardener, who never had set foot outside of Shire, shows the world that it is the magic in your heart, and not the corrupting forces of a scheming mind, that does wonders. He stands as a hero for all Entmooters, and in my presidency I will try to emulate his conviction. Samwise looked to the organic... to plants and to nature for inspiration and knowledge. Entmoot and the Teacup Cafe emulate this vision for a green and brighter future. With my humble leadership I will try to push further for more of this... more magic! |
Answer to Question 9 by PYRO: -SAURON. [REST OF ESSAY UNAVAILABLE FOR THE PRESENT TIME]. |
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Question 10: Last but not least: What will you do to make Tolkien, his works, and Entmoot better-known and deservedly loved by the world? |
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Answer to Question 10 by Acalewia: Make at least on Tolkien work required reading in the class room. And add Entmoot as a study aide to Tolkein class rooms. |
Answer to Question 10 by Midge: Whatever we can and whatever we think of! We are already making an effort to make Tolkien better known by making websites about him - at http://eq5.net/tolkien/ and http://dorthonion.net/. We're even linking to Entmoot from those sites! Besides, we'll talk to our friends and colleagues about Tolkien and his works, whenever the time is suited for it (and even sometimes when it isn't). |
Answer to Question 10 by X Perry Mint: I find this an area very hard to improve on. The People of the Entmoot has made great strides forward in this. Surely Tolkien tops nearly every Best Fantasy List, what more can we desire? Three times Hurray for the Entmoot! |
Answer to Question 10 by Coffeehouse: The saga of Tolkien, Entmoot and the Entmootian citizens does not need much aid in reaching out to all corners of the world. It's collective imagination spreads already out across the globe. We're firmly rooted here, like old Ents, and in the most unlikely corners of the Web you can see in the distance that swaying, green treetop that is Entmoot. But the little push that is needed I believe I can provide, together with the rest of the Moot, to light the way for more fantasy-souls who have yet to discover the awesomeness of the world of Tolkien |
Answer to Question 10 by PYRO: -I WILL IMPOSE A DAY-TO-DAY CURRICULUM FOR ALL SCHOOLS, WITH UNIFORMS AND VERBAL PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO ALL-THINGS TOLKIEN. |
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