Official Politburo Thread!

[Bossy20000]

Hm, I found my glasses, and you are right, it is there! Why wasn't it on my list? I have so many things to do and only so little time

BTW, there is now a thread for the Communist Party!!

[PinkyGen]

Assistant Economic Minister reporting, ready to take over when (wisper) *my superior goes on vacation*, (shouts)* IN THE GULAG THAT IS*

Oh wait, I was supposed to shout the first part and whipser the second, oh well.

More on track, I pulled this from the elections to econ minister thread way back from history, since I wasn't here at the start

*Economic Minister In Charge of the Science, tax, lux rate. In charge of assigning specialists to all cities. Controls the Caucauses Oil Fields. Must give approval for use of the rubles in rush buying by the Front Commanders and Armaments Minister. Controls the movement of Lend-Lease Program freight once they land in Murmansk. Reports to the Marshal.*

Is this still the job description, or has anything been added or taken away?

Also, started that poll on sewers.

[EZRhino]

Thank God! No apologies neccisary Comrade Pinkygenovitch, you are a formitable assistant Economics Minister and I am in your debt. If you have AIM or MSN we need get in touch right away!

Unfortunately I was on an extended fishing trip when the appointments were announced, and I didnt hear about this untill after I got back, (and after I took a shower). I am deeply honored that I was selected to carry this great responsibility, and I can only hope that our glorious Marshall and the Soviet people can forgive my indescretion and show me mercy.

[PinkyGen]

Thank you comrade minister for not sending me to the Gulag, I was just following the General Secretary's orders. I now happily return to my Assistant position until you go on vacation or are sent to the Gulag, it's all the same to me.

Congradulations on the post.

[conmcb25]

General Secretary Follow up items:

1. What is the staus of the NKVD checking the garrisons of major cities and recommending changes for increased happiness and therefore better production? You two need to check every turn. Preferably towards the end. Post your recommendations in the Econ thread like everyone else so the Marshall can take action if he sees fit and it will help the war effort.

2. Pravda articles? Where are they?

[Bossy20000]

Articles will be coming, but we (El Awrence and I) both have exams. You can expect them (quite) soon, we are working on them.

[Xenozod]

As I posted in the NKVD thread, we are already examining how to best manage happiness. The final recommendation will probably be posted towards the end, as we have to wait until everyone has moved.

[H Tower]

Comrade Knapovich, I've been thinking about the role the NKVD should be playing, and I believe that between the Economic Minister, assitant Director of the NKVD and myself, we've come up with a good one.

After all of the Front Commanders and the Armaments Commisar have played, the NKVD will present a report on happiness and efficiency in every Soviet city, identifying workers not using optimal squares, evil elvii and city garrison needs. While not actually fixing the inefficiences, the NKVD will make public their findings and present them to the Marshal for him to fix before he ends the turn. Between the submssion of the report and the Marshal ending the turn, commanders or ministers in charge of those cities may dispute the proposed changes and present their reasons. The Marshal will decide which is a better plan.

Of course, the NKVD retains it's role as guardians of the state in matters regarding loyalty.

Effieciency, that should be the watchword of the NKVD

[conmcb25]

Yes Yes Yes!

This is excellent and it is something I have been sensing that we have been missing!

And the NKVD certainly can be the watchdog to make sure production is optimized! (Waste is criminal in the workers paradice!)

Good job all three of you!

Originally posted by H Tower
Comrade Knapovich, I've been thinking about the role the NKVD should be playing, and I believe that between the Economic Minister, assitant Director of the NKVD and myself, we've come up with a good one.

After all of the Front Commanders and the Armaments Commisar have played, the NKVD will present a report on happiness and efficiency in every Soviet city, identifying workers not using optimal squares, evil elvii and city garrison needs. While not actually fixing the inefficiences, the NKVD will make public their findings and present them to the Marshal for him to fix before he ends the turn. Between the submssion of the report and the Marshal ending the turn, commanders or ministers in charge of those cities may dispute the proposed changes and present their reasons. The Marshal will decide which is a better plan.

Of course, the NKVD retains it's role as guardians of the state in matters regarding loyalty.

Effieciency, that should be the watchword of the NKVD

[Xenozod]

Well, don't expect much of a watchdog out of me at the moment. (Heck, who needs four hours of sleep?)

[conmcb25]

Originally posted by Xenozod
Well, don't expect much of a watchdog out of me at the moment. (Heck, who needs four hours of sleep?)

You are young, you will bounce back!

Good job BTW!

[Xenozod]

Well, I'd give EZRhino and HTower a good part of the credit. They were still working when I left!(Although EZ cheated, being two hours behind and all )

[conmcb25]

Originally posted by Xenozod
Well, I'd give EZRhino and HTower a good part of the credit. They were still working when I left!(Although EZ cheated, being two hours behind and all )

EZ is just practicing for his upcomming sabbatical where sleep will definately be optional!

All three of you did a great job!

[Iron Chancellor]

Bah! Acting behind my back, I see!

Sounds like a good plan, and I apologize for my lack of communication. Real life is so inconvenient at times.

[Xenozod]

Sorry I acted without asking you, but for some reason you never got on between 1:00 to 4:00 A.M.