Richard LittlerJul 31, 2023
Does anyone fancy their hand at being PM? Call me maverick, but I think next time we should take a break from the norm and have one who isn't a sociopath that exploits the role as a get-rich(er)-quicker scheme while the rest of the world burns.
#northsea #Sunak
Show threadCharlie Stross

@Richard_Littler I think we should go back to good old British basics, and sacrifice the Ki—I mean, the Prime Minister—every Samhain to ensure a healthy harvest and a rich economy. Then choose a new PM by sortition from among the surviving cabinet. (In event of a change of government, the new PM is chosen from the new largest party’s front bench.)

The PM should of course still be subject to the usual monstering in the tabloid media, scandal hunts, and so on.

Jul 31, 2023 at 11:36amWeb
Show threadFeòragJul 31, 2023
@cstross @Richard_Littler @rebelrebel62 Lughnasadh.
Show threadFeòragJul 31, 2023
@cstross @Richard_Littler @rebelrebel62 which is tomorrow, btw.
Show threadGenevieve.CogmanJul 31, 2023
@cstross Have you considered crucifying CEOs on burning crosses (or even Xs) atop their corporation skyscrapers to reinvigorate their companies, as a corollary?
Show threadCharlie StrossJul 31, 2023
@GCogman That seems like a very New Management sort of thing to do! (So when I go back there, I'll do it.)
Show threadSpeakerToManagersJul 31, 2023
@cstross @Richard_Littler @rebelrebel62
I have advocated for years that the US take on the similar Greek system whereby every year the current Βασιλιάς– er President, must face any challenger in single combat. In the event the challenger is biologically related to the incumbent extra civil service points will be rewarded and the family cursed for 3 generations.