Which Hellhole Should I Volunteer For?

[LordShiva]

Originally posted by Rufus T. Firefly
It occurs to me that I left off Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan, but Mrs. Firefly would leave me before going there for two years, so it's not really in the running.

Kazakhstan greatest country in the world! All other countries run by little girls!

Kazakhstan number one exporter of potassium! All other countries have inferior potassium!

Kazakhstan prostitutes cleanest in the region (except of course for Turkmenistan).

[Merkin Muffley]

Originally posted by Rufus T. Firefly


No, those places seem okay. The biggies are Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Liberia, Senegal, Rwanda, the Central African Republic, and The Gambia.

In the Balkans, only Kosovo is considered critical-to-fill.

It occurs to me that I left off Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan, but Mrs. Firefly would leave me before going there for two years, so it's not really in the running.

Oh come on! Imagine a posting where every day was like an episode of Borat . Has your wife not even the slightest sense of humor? Why working in Kazkhstan would be an unending stream of mirth and hilarity. I imagine the locals would regale in a new comer's repeated comparisons of their country to the movie. Really. Talk to her about it. More fun than plucking a coop full of Salmonella infested chickens.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Given that my job, broadly speaking, is to champion American culture abroad, a position selling the US to a post-Borat Kazakhstan might just be the most dangerous post of all.

[DinoDoc]

Why? Just point out that it was a Brit that made the movie.

[Straybow]

Wife Acceptance Factor is paramount. The first couple of empty-nest years are for her. If she leans to Haiti, that'd be the choice.

Before I read the thread I voted Kosovo, for the reasons you mentioned: a foothold in the European bureau. Second, the possibility of travel to nicer places should the opportunities present themselves.

Perhaps I'm mistaken about the travel opportunities.

[Adalbertus]

I'd say, for sake of your marriage, you should take your spouse with you. And try find a country where woman+american isn't a double threat for her life.

You should also consider what policy you want America to pursue. Don't support voluntarily operations you don't agree with. It is far more effective than international protests.

[Dinner]

Originally posted by SlowwHand

That's DrStrangelove.

[Dinner]

BTW you can get from Skopje to Pristina in about 2 hours drive. Kosovo isn't that far from the rest of Europe since you can catch flights every where from Skopje.

[Lancer]

Which has the fastest internet connection?

[Arrian]

Wow, page 3 before somebody brought that up. Hmm, is the OTF trying to tell Rufus something?

I voted Kosovo, but thinking some more Haiti might be even better. Since your wife is already stating that as a preference... get thee to a drugstore for some sunscreen.

-Arrian

[Drake Tungsten]

Seriously, Ramo is right. Don't pass on Beirut. It's the nicest city you have the opportunity of going to.

[Az]

If you'd asked me two years ago, I'd definetly say Beirut. Now, I am not so sure, the government there looks shaky.


Worst case scenario, we'd enjoy a brewski in Beirut in a year or so :beer:

[Arrian]

Originally posted by Rufus T. Firefly

You know, the combination of that frank statement, your Israeli flag icon, and your giant smiley-face avatar is actually incredibly scary.

Indeed. If you do go, don't visit any of the UN positions on the border.

-Arrian

[Sirotnikov]

Originally posted by Az
If you'd asked me two years ago, I'd definetly say Beirut. Now, I am not so sure, the government there looks shaky.


Worst case scenario, we'd enjoy a brewski in Beirut in a year or so :beer:

So are you going to combat troops or something?

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Elok - forgot to thank you for checking with your mom on Haiti. Thanks!

And, per the most recent comments, i'd actually love to see Beruit - if it cools down a little.