Town Hall Meeting with Largo

What follows is a transcript of a Town Hall Meeting with Largo and Althea. Paramedic the Thoom of TMN was the moderator.

Althea says, "Thoom, Paramedic"
Largo says, "Oh, hello Paramedic."
Paramedic says, "Thoom"
Largo asks, "We were just standing here looking respectable. How are you?"
Althea asks, "how are you this fine evening?"
Paramedic says, "Just getting some promotion out on Koppi"
Althea says, "ah good..."
Largo exclaims, "I love promotion!"
Paramedic says, "The big Odesseus interview went up recently"
Althea says, "I saw that"
Althea says, "I didn't think he showed himself well"
Largo says, "Not nearly as much buzz around that as mine, I hear. Nobody wants to observe a dying star."
Largo says, "No offense to Odesseus, of course."
Althea says, "it must be difficult being dated"
(Largo nods.)
Paramedic says, "So it looks like Largo will be one of the candidates, but the others remain unclear"
Largo asks, "Is that so?"
Althea says, "there really is no other candidate"
Paramedic says, "yea"
Illora Mone asks, "not even Kaly?"
Largo says, "The ballot should just be my name four times."
Althea says, "than Largo: Fen on the Move"
Largo says, "It may as well be."
Paramedic says, "Kaly may be running, but we have not yet heard from her"
Evita asks, "What are you running for? Should I be the opposition?"
Paramedic says, "and also, we never know what the slate will be"
Largo says, "Interesting."
Paramedic says, "sometimes the selections for candidacy are surprises"
(Althea): Largo: For Now and For the Future
(Largo): Largo: FOREVER.

Questions for Largo

Largo asks, "Since we're all here, do you have any questions for me?"
Largo asks, "Sort of a followup to the interview?"
Paramedic says, "Hmm"
Illora Mone asks, "how can you expect to lead us when you're so out of touch?"
Althea exclaims, "!"
Largo asks, "Me? Out of touch?"
Illora Mone says, "you've been missing for years"
Paramedic says, "Well, that is a good question"
Paramedic says, "You were gone a while"
Largo says, "I've been observing Puddlebean events from a distance."
Illora Mone says, "you missed a lot of things happening in the lands"
Illora Mone says, "a distance leader is not what we need"
Largo exclaims, "Trust me when I say that I'm always on top of everything!
Althea says, "I have provided Largo with excellent in-depth analysis"
Althea says, "of the events while he was in the library"
(Largo nods.)
Althea says, "he is fully informed"
Largo says, "The Largocracy carried on, even in Largo's absence."
Illora Mone says, "not near the same as experienced"
Largo exclaims, "I'm very experienced!"
Shadrock says, "Do you only clan late at night, Para? I hardly ever see you."
Paramedic says, "I'm not around as much as I used to be, I confess"
Paramedic says, "but I do come out of the library"
Shadrock says, "Ah, oh well. Thanks for keeping thoomcare running. It rocks. I think I'd die without thoomcare."
Paramedic says, "Thanks, Shadrock"

Relkin: Fen Vice President Again?

Paramedic says, "Largo, does Relkin know he is your VP selection"
Largo says, "Yes! Of course."
Largo says, "I think he's the ideal choice. I get to bolster my already impressive experience with his."
Shadrock ponders, "Politics, I see."
Largo says, "He agrees. We're a perfect match."
Shadrock ponders, "I've had enough politics to last me a lifetime."
Paramedic says, "And I hear Hunter wants to be in your administration"
Shadrock says, "I'll join too, if coins will really rain from the sky."
Largo says, "If I am elected, Hunter will serve as Fen Treasurer, yes."
Largo says, "I think that if you research his credentials, you'll be as impressed as I am with him."
Evita asks, "What exactly are you running for?"
Paramedic asks, "Althea, do you have any interest in politics?"
Largo exclaims, "Fen President, of course!"
Shadrock says, "He's running for fen president"
Althea says, "yes Para"
Evita asks, "What does that mean?"
Althea says, "as you may know"
Althea says, "I served as Campaign Manager for Relkin and Largo’s last campaign"
Althea says, "once again I have taken up the Mantle of Service"
Althea says, "for this Campaign season"
Largo says, "Althea is one of my most trusted advisors."
Largo says, "If not my most trusted."
Althea says, "I believe in Largo"

Disappearing for the Greater Good

Paramedic asks, "Largo, what would you say to those people who wonder why you disappeared just before the last election?"
Paramedic says, "When it appeared you were a shoo-in"
Evita asks, "Are going to vote for Noivad for Sheriff during the next election Althea?"
Althea says, "I do not believe I will vote for Noivad, no"
Evita says, "hissss...."
Paramedic says, "Really, a non-Noivad supporter"
Althea says, "really though... what is important is the future with Largo's leadership"
Largo says, "Rest assured that I disappeared for the greater good. Though it pained me to sacrifice the election, the very important secret things that I did took priority."

The Orga Dilemma

Paramedic says, "Largo, what do you propose to do about the continuing Orga problem"
Althea says, "righting the suffering Puddlebean economy..."
Koppi yells, "Largo reports: Vote Largo for a better tomorrow!"
Evita asks, "What does a Fen Presidency have to do with Thooms?"
Illora Mone asks, "how will you address immigration?"
Largo says, "Naturally, this war cannot be allowed to carry on."
Evita says, "War provides jobs and boosts the economy."
Largo says, "I stand by my older, diplomatic stance towards the Orga, but I recognize the need for military action."
Largo says, "Though we must hold our blades high with one paw, we should always be ready to offer the other in friendship."
(Largo calms the cheering crowd.)

The Alliance Castle

Paramedic says, "Also, Largo, maybe you could comment on the add-on to the Allliance Castle that has your name on it"
(Maeght sits down and closes his eyes.)
Largo says, "I fully endorse any plans for a "Largo wing" attached to the Alliance Castle."
Largo says, "Oh! Althea has to go save a mystic. I'll be taking the rest of the questions alone."
Althea says, "pardon me Para. I must rescue a mystic"
Largo says, "What a noble lady, Althea is."
Paramedic says, "Damned mystics, always falling"
Koppi yells, "Largo reports: Vote Largo for a better tomorrow!"
You just received anonymous good karma.
Largo exclaims, "Everyone has their place!"
Largo says, "Mine is in office."

Puddleby’s Economy Cratering?

Paramedic asks, "Largo, do you have any plans to suspend your campaign due to the economic emergency?"
Largo says, "No, I firmly believe that the campaign should carry on during our current crisis. As a symbol of Puddleby's unyielding determination."
(Paramedic nods)
Largo says, "Any less would be a disservice to our fine citizens, I think."

The Harbinger Hole

Paramedic asks, "What's your thought on the Harbinger Hole? Is it a continuing danger?"
Shadrock says, "Largo thinks it should be used as a trampoline."
Largo says, "The Harbinger Hole needs to be more thoroughly examined, to ensure that it is not a continued danger."
Illora Mone asks, "drop Wangah Rah a few more times?"
Largo says, "As Fen President, I'll put our finest mystics on the task."
Largo asks, "Right, Asenath?"
Asenath asks, "drop where, down the deep plunge?"
Evita asks, "Are there any Fen Mystics?"
Illora Mone says, "K'vynn"
Largo says, "Valtrim. Oodles of fen mystics."
Illora Mone says, "never met him"
Shadrock says, "If Largo is elected Fen President, he wants you to go sit on the Harbinger Hole for his whole term in office, Asenath."
Evita asks, "Have you interviewed them to see if they regret their life choices?"
Largo says, "Stop twisting my words."
Largo says, "I never said that."
Shadrock says, "Ah, but politicans never say what they truly mean."
Althea says, "Shadrock..."
Shadrock says, "Thus, we have to translate."
Althea says, "I'm disappointed in your"
Althea says, "lack of faith"
Largo says, "I'm not simply a politician. I'm a hard working fighter, just like you."

Journalism and The Fen Presidency

Paramedic asks, "Largo, what will you do to support journalism in Puddleby?"
Shadrock says, "Oh, it's all good. I'll vote for the Largocracy."
Evita asks, "Why do you feel like Fens need a President?"
Althea says, "The Fen President is a long standing tradition in Puddleby"
Shadrock says, "Meh, Fen President is more like Puddlebean President."
Shadrock says, "they're just the ruling majority."
Shadrock ponders, "or are they?"
Largo says, "I think that financial support is in order. I'd also like to have a headquarters built in town for our journalists."
(Asenath giggles)
Evita asks, "Why not run for Puddleby President or President of Puddleby?"
Evita asks, "Do we want or need a President?"
Largo says, "Ultimately, though, buildings are in the jurisdiction of the town elders. I'll lobby hard, though."
Evita says, "You have a good platform. I give you that."

Althea and Politics

Paramedic asks, "Althea, would you ever consider running for Fen President?"
Althea asks, "me?"
Paramedic says, "yes"
Althea says, "gosh... it is an esteemed office..."
Paramedic says, "One does not have to be a Fen of course"
Althea says, "but my support lies with the Largocracy"
Althea says, "I work for their good"
Althea says, "which is the good of the town, of course"
Althea says, "and all exiles"
Koppi yells, "Hunter reports: Vote Largo! http://owe.puddleby.info/2008/09/largos-fen-treasurer.html"
Althea says, "for now if nominated, I could not accept that nomination"
(Largo nods approvingly.)

Largo Discusses the Darshak

Paramedic asks, "Largo, do you think Puddleby should negotiate with the Darshak?"
Largo says, "Unlike the Orga, the Dar'shak are a highly organized and intelligent group, bent on our ill-being."
Largo says, "I don't think that negotiations are out of the question, but they should be pursued with the utmost caution."
Illora Mone says, "you've been gone so long, you probably don't even know that I delivered supplies to Darshak claiming to be rebel"

Campaigning

Paramedic asks, "Largo, how will you take your campaign to the people of Puddleby?"
Largo says, "I'm always approachable. Any questions about my campaign can be asked directly to me."
Koppi yells, "Paramedic reports: Read TMN's Exclusive Interview with Largo! http://www.thoomcare.com"
Largo says, "I'm also an every-fen."
Paramedic asks, "Will you be holding campaign rallies? Participating in debates?"
Largo says, "I will bring the Largocracy to all of Puddleby's fine exiles by simply being around them. Hunting with them and generally being a good friend."
Largo says, "Yes, I will participate fully in all debates. I also have plans for rallies, but no dates have been set yet."
Althea says, "Largo is a most excellent friend, too."
Largo says, "Rest assured that Thoomcare will be the first to know about any campaign related news."
(Paramedic nods)

Halflings

Maeght asks, "so what's in it for the halfling voter?"
Paramedic says, "Excellent question"
Largo says, "For one, I'm strongly pro-pastry."
(Maeght puts a plus sign in his notebook)
(Paramedic makes a note.)
Natas is now Clanning.

Maeght asks, "any action on the price of pies?"
Natas says, "yo"
Maeght says, "hiyas"
Paramedic says, "Greetings"
Althea says, "hi Natas"
Largo says, "I'll be strictly and personally monitoring quality standards in Puddlebean pies."
Maeght ponders, "that covers it for me"
(Maeght nods)

Largo’s Zo Policy

Paramedic says, "Largo, what will a Largo administration do for Zos like Natas"
Natas says, "good question."
Largo says, "Zos like Natas, specifically? I'm against tearing down Deathtrap Noids."
Althea says, "I must take my leave. Time for my volunteer work in the Largo Home for War Orphans"
(Largo nods.)
(Paramedic nods)
Althea says, "farewell Para"
(Althea waves)

Paramedic asks, "Largo, would you consider a role in your administration for a Zo?"
Largo says, "Yes, of course. There are many roles to fill, and many qualified Zo candidates up for consideration."
Paramedic asks, "And what would you say to those Zo voters like Natas who don't give a togron nut about politics?"
Largo says, "If you've never been involved with politics before, now is the time to start."
Largo says, "This is the most crucial Fen election in Puddleby history, and I'm the only candidate for the job."
Natas says, "hmm"
Paramedic says, "Hmm."
Natas asks, "Will you fight the other candidates in a cage match?"
Paramedic says, "Good question."
Largo says, "That remains to be seen."
Natas says, "cause zos like that kinda stuff"
(Paramedic takes down notes about possible cage match.)
Largo says, "The Largocracy plans full participation in all election-related activities."
Natas exclaims, "2 fens enter! 1 fen leaves!"
(Largo gulps quietly.)
Paramedic says, "It would be interesting to see the candidates face off in the Badlands."
Largo asks, "What would that prove, politically?"
Natas says, "zo debates"
Largo says, "oh."
Paramedic says, "Well, I think it carries a lot of influence among the Zo"
Largo says, "Well, zo votes are very important."
Largo says, "They're a demographic that's often ignored by lesser parties."
Largo says, "Not the Largocracy, of course."
Koppi yells, "Paramedic reports: Sheriff Noivad: The Interview Now on TMN http://www.thoomcare.com"
Paramedic says, "It's been good to see some Halfling and Zo issues addressed this evening"
(Natas nods)
Largo says, "Of course! I'm glad to address any and all issues."

Wrap-up

Paramedic asks, "Well, this has been a good Town Hall Meeting. Any final thoughts tonight, Largo?"
Largo says, "Everyone should vote for me."
Paramedic says, "Thanks for tonight's chat. I look forward to the debates as the election gets closer"
Largo says, "It's always a pleasure to talk to you, Paramedic. I'm looking forward to the debates as well."
Paramedic exclaims, "Night all!"

Posted by Para at September 28, 2008 09:48 PM