Crowdsourcing the Yoo Administration
Thanks for all who've weighed in on my hypothetical candidacy for Mayor of Oakland. I love the "a vote for me is a vote for Yoo" slogan. And I've got a great symbol for the campaign: Vote 4 U.
Now that all the hard work is done, and the leftover campaign funds from American Crossroads have poured into my personal checking account, let's crowdsource a platform.
Which cities in America are best governed? What are the best conservative policies that have worked to turn around an American city? Giuliani's fight to reduce crime by deploying beat officers and concentrating on high crime locations comes first to mind. Any others?
Also, while we're agenda-setting, I'll name my cabinet in advance -- which I think candidates should do. Oakland city government will be like the Kennedy's Camelot, where the best and brightest will flock to serve their nation:
Minister of Truth (formerly known as press secretary): Peter Robinson
Minister of Defense (formerly police commissioner): Victor Davis Hanson
Minister of Creative Destruction (formerly head of business licensing and inspection): Rob Long
Head of Water Board (res ipsa): James Lileks
Any other ideas for nominations?
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May '11
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Sandy Springs, GA, The City That Outsourced Everything
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You know, John, I understand that you're kidding -- or you think you're kidding; the rest of us are trying to figure out how to make this really happen -- but the idea of having a "shadow government" is really what this is all about. We should have one for every city, state, and especially the federal government.We lost. We get it. But that doesn't mean we can play Fantasy Goverment.Could be a great way to get our mission across....
May '11
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Minister of Education: Paul Rahe.
Minister of Health and Human Services: George Savage with DocJay as his trusty sidekick.
Minister of Faith and Family: Katievs. Who else?
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John, you simply must run for something at some point: "A vote for me is a vote for Yoo" is just too perfect a formulation to waste.
On the other hand, your singular talents might be wasted in elected office. How about we draft you for the next Supreme Court opening--hopefully in 2017 or later?
Dec '11
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I would seriously reach out to drew carey and the reason foundation and try and capitalize on their work with cleveland.
Aug '10
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George Savage: John, you simply must run forsomething at some point: "A vote for me is a vote for Yoo" is just too perfect a formulation to waste.
On the other hand, your singular talents might be wasted in elected office. How about we draft you for the next Supreme Court opening--hopefully in 2017 or later? · 10 minutes ago
If Yoo changes to a liberal cross-dresser he's got a shot.
May '10
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Quartermaster: I nominate myself (I will save Oakland substantial sums by purchasing Hizzoner's ammunition in South Carolina).
Office of the Public Defender: Richard Epstein
Secretary of Transportation: Dave Carter
May '10
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Look, John, if you keep giving away all of these jobs you're never going to make any money!
Oct '10
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Seems Bill Whittle may do a role as Virtual President in a video series. The shadow President as it were, should prove interesting if it gets off the ground.
Mar '12
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Calling Pseudodionysius. The Yoo regime will need a Latin motto, too. Any suggestions?
May '11
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I would love to see a picture of you wearing a shirt that says "A vote for Me is a vote for Yoo."
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Caveat Emptor springs to mind ;)
Jul '12
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Sit vis nobiscum. ( May the force be with you.)
Cum catapulatae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscript catapultas habebunt. (When catapults are outlawed, only outlaws will have catapults.)
Edited on November 21, 2012 at 2:52amAug '10
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doble
Edited on November 21, 2012 at 2:04amAug '10
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to hell with oakland, do something meaningful and run in orinda,
or ....maybe monte rio
nitor in adversum
Jun '10
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Too narrow - waste of talent. Maybe a broader Director of Keeping the Gummint Out Of The Way Of Commerce.
But even though he may be a little older and grayer, below is still his core. So I would nominate Dave for Commissioner Of Taking No Guff From Smartypants Liberals:
Mar '12
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Looking at that photo of Dave leads me to suggest that Ted Nugent be offered a post in the Yoo administration.
Jun '10
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Director of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Which is a convenience store. [I know, Ted doesn't drink or smoke...]
May '10
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Slogan: RU4U?
May '10
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In New Jersey, Yoo's supporters could be called Yoo's Guys.