USS Cherokee 
Palingenesis, by Steve Weller, Part 14
12008.23

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Chan_Mosley, Kra’Freck and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull
Zach Farland as CNS_LtJg_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent 
Mike as EO_Ens_Sanosuke
Leave of Absence
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Ship's Log, Stardate 12008.23, Captain Ayidee recording.  Mosley has been talking with us about his political ideas.  So far they seem...interesting.

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OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
::In Seven Forward lounge, discussing politics with the Cherokee crew.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Still at the bar, sipping on his whiskey, monitoring the room for who to talk to next::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::suffering the oppression of the dress uniform's collar::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: What the Federation needs now isn't some new plan, some new project to focus on.  We need leadership, strong, focused leadership and the means to put their plans into action.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::In Seven Forward getting a second drink with Kra'Freck::  Bartender: Aldorian Ale, please and whatever my friend here is drinking.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Watching Capt. Marek in pain from his uniform collar, he automatically has sympathetic discomfort while wearing his::

Host Kra’Freck says:
Bartender: I could take another Andorian Ale.  Been so long since I've even had a good imitation, but the real stuff?  Missed it so much.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  Lt. Daniels - Enjoying the conversation? 

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mosley: You don't think the President can provide that leadership?  I'm not 100% behind all she does but she seems to have us working well.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: I'm not sure what to make of it or Mosley.  Some of what he says almost makes sense.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::takes a sip from his cup of Vulcan Tea, the original one..  :: Self: At least we have some comforting drinks during this protocol meeting.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  Yes, it does make sense, but we are on the downward slide of a multi-quadrant war, I doubt anyone will want to listen to a drum beater ::take another sip of whiskey from his glass::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
<Bartender>:: Places his customer's order in front of them::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CO: It's nothing against the President as a person, or as a leader.  It's the position.  So many committees, so many groups.  Even the Federation Counsel, during a crisis, even a day to day one, there is no time to discuss things in committee.  We need to cut the red tape.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: Then, it will be interesting to see what the Chancellor does if he isn't listened to.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: Once a problem comes into focus the leader, assuming we keep the title president than the president, makes a decision and puts a solution into effect.  After all, a poor plan well carried out is worth more than a good plan stuck in committee.  Am I wrong in that thought?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  Indeed! And here we are at Warp 6, heading back to Sector 001 - Earth, right in the heart of the Federation, I have tried to put this all together, but I can't connect the dots, If you know what I mean?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Turns around:: Chan:  Sir, sometimes it is best to do nothing at all, 

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Picks up his drink and takes a sip.  Overhears the Chancellor from across the room:: CEO/Kra'Freck:  He's not wrong.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO: Yes, it is.  But typically a decision must be made.  On time, or it is wasted.

Host Kra’Freck says:
CNS: I agree entirely, his leadership binds us together as a colony, and as a people.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Kra'Freck: Yeah, I get that.  I just hope we want to go where he is leading.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: My ancestor also served in the military, English military, during the wars of colony in the American continent.  He was an engineer.  One of the ways they used to protect troops was to bundle sticks together.  One stick was weak, no match for a musket ball.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Chan:  Yes Sir!  On the other hand, there is Starfleet Intelligence, there is Section 31, all chartered to protect the Federation - from within and from without...We ::Holds his glass up to all present:: appreciate your banter, your ideas, but I'm not sure those in authority will listen to you...I may be wrong in that notion, but there it is...the elephant in the room!

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: But 10?  20?  100 all bundled together?  They can provide a great deal of protection.  Such a bundle was called a fascine from the ancient Latin for bundle.  That is what I am looking to do.  Bind our people, bind our worlds together towards one purpose.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO: Yes, that may be.  But that is why we need to bring them all together.  Those in power need to see that the power they have is a waste if it cannot be used.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Rejoins the Chancellor's circle::  Mosley: An ambitious goal, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Chan:  Aye Sir!  I'm familiar with the concept, a triple stranded cord is three times a strong as the single.  But the Federation was victorious, and we won the war!

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO: Because we won as a united front.  But that unity has diffused, dispersed if you will.  We need to recapture that in order to push forward!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::overhears the conversation and begins to worry with the mention of fascism as an example::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Chan:  Who do you see as the aggressor to all this?

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO: There doesn't need to be an enemy.  Natural disasters, economic downturns, any sort of trouble is best dealt with by strong leadership.  I do not seek war if that is what you are worried about.  The Federation is built on acceptance, not on conquest.  War drains our strength, strength that can be better put to other purposes.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: ...and you think the Federation isn't strong enough... anymore.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: It all depends on what the next test is.  There is much we need to deal with, but it can be done one step at a time.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: I guess it would help if I knew how you intend to reach your goals.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: I want to bring changes that will not fit within the system.  That would require either amendments to the Federation constitution or, at the very most radical end, a new constitution.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: Wow, that is ambitious.  Who would draft this new constitution?  You?

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: I would have input in it, same as every planetary leader.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: To be honest, I know my place will be small.  My planet's voting power is less than most core world's average city.  But our voice is just as valid as any, and I think this voice has something worth saying.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: All those planetary leaders, that's how nothing gets done, no one agrees on anything and nothing gets done.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: And that is the conundrum, isn't it?  I am hoping my voice can gather them focus and bring them to see a path forward.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Heads back to the bar for another round::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley:  That may not be so easy.  It isn't a matter of who can shout the loudest.  You have to have real solutions to problems.  It isn't enough to shout "We have problems".

Host Chan_Mosley says:
::Nods.::  CNS: I know that, and I know that this is not a quick fix.  To be honest I know it sounds crazy, to think I might come to a solution quickly.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Barkeep:  A double please!!

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: But this is a start, all movements need to start somewhere, yes?

Host Chan_Mosley says:
<Barkeep> ::Fills the CEO's drink.::  CEO: You sure that's enough?  Hard not to overhear that talk...

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: Yes, I suppose so.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Barkeep ::Points to fill the glass to the top::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: I'm on the fence with my support, Chancellor.  I think I need to know more.  I guess I'll have to wait and hear your plans at your meeting with the Federation.  So far, I think I agree with you but, again, I think I need to know more.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Barkeep:  Diplomats, chancellors, presidents all. Whatever happened to exploration?  ::grins::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: Worst I can see happening is the trend continues, is that I fail to make a difference.  But there are also a number of other things that could happen.  Perhaps others will fill the need, perhaps better?  As long as changes occur, the people win.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
<Barkeep> :: Fills the drink.::  CEO: Beyond my paygrade, sir.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: Some people have a hard time dealing with change.  Youi should be prepared for plenty of opposition from every direction.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: I understand that, Counselor.  But again, things need to start somewhere.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: Okay, then, let's start.  ::Lifts his glass:: To new starts.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
::Raises his glass.::  CNS: And to old values and glories.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Barkeep:  Aye, well it is at the upper limits of my paygrade, whatever happened to "Just give me a ship, and a star to sail her by, and may the wind always be at your back?" 

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: Cheers.  ::Takes a large sip and drains his glass::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Barkeep:  Have you ever thought where we'd be today if Cochrane never flew the Phoenix, and "First Contact" never occurred?  

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Raises his glass slowly, thinking about what has been said.::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
<Barkeep> CEO: Someone needs to help spread ideas...and the means to deal with them.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: Then, we'd be doing what the Chancellor is suggesting, we'd have to take care of ourselves.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Barkeep:  Aye! You talk a lot of sense!  ::Takes a drink from his glass::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: My people have grown rapidly using these ideas.  We believe a strong people come from a strong state.  We are, as they say, the Guinea Pig.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  It is a pretty big quadrant, plus there are 3 others to deal with, the Beta and Gamma.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: We went to the Gamma quadrant not too long ago.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS: Only to look for gaseous anomalies, Captain Sulu and crew made it back in time to prevent a coup.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Picks the drink he ordered from the bar.  Whispers:: CEO: Speaking of gaseous anomalies, we'd better get back to the Chancellor.

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