> "Good afternoon sir. I've gone through this a few times with your >predessor. Do you have any last questions before we head in?"
>"Captain...no, I've prepared as best I can. Any idea who on the Council is >on our side and who is not?" >"Yes, sir. None of them. They are on their own side, each protecting >their own interests. The Vulcan want reforms and tighter management. The >Tellerite will oppose everything the Vulcan proposes simply because he >doesn't like the Vulcan Ambassador. The others don't care what you do just >as long as their programs are protected. That said, sir, because you are >new the Vulcan Ambassador will give you a chance to make your mistakes, but >if you're not serious enough they will crucify you. The others will do it >for sport if they are in the mood.", he answered. >"So we've got two stubborn races going against each other-nothing new. I >just have to find a happy medium for them both. Concessions to both and from >both could go a long way." >"If you can get them, sir. Anyway, the session will start in a few moments. There will be a bit of hurry >up and wait, then they will settle in. Then you will be sworn in. From there, enjoy the ride, sir." "Joy upon joys Captain-politics at its finest. Thank you Captain." Lorin tried to slow his breathing, he was a tad anxious. _______________________________________________ Spacedock mailing list [email protected] http://mail.starbase1.org/mailman/listinfo/spacedock_starbase1.org
