Flexi Time for parents, My View

When the government brought this in the companies knew what was happening when the law in to effect. Stop whining.

What is this, managers and owners being blind or not being be able to read, i think the latter is correct.

But, stop for a minute, the government owes billions and we have 2 million people unemployed, stop penialising the jobless and let them get part time jobs, they then pay tax into the system and brings in more money.

The last thing, the owners complaigned about the paper work, my creator does the government live on a forest we know nothing about.

And lastly part two of Street Politics - The Team's Question.

Nibs slowed the new Heavy Attack Vehicle outside the apartment where Alli and Tracy lived and she climbed out. Sandra who was sat in the passenger's seat smiled as she walked towards the door.
Nibs pressed the button for the pair's apartment and a few seconds later.
"Hi, who is it please?" asked Tracy's voice.
"It's Nibs and Sandra, we're just wondering if you and Alli wanted to join us as we have something to offer and ask you two."
A few seconds later Tracy replied, "Give us a couple of minutes and we'll be down."
"Chat soon then."
She turned and walked back to the HAV.
A few minutes later Alli and Tracy walked out hand in hand, both of them smiling as they walked towards the vehicle.
"New vehicle?" asked Alli.
"Yes and no," Nibs replied. "It's the HAV or Heavy Attack Vehicle, it's got more seats than the FAV and the weapons load out is larger, two MA270s and a heavy energy weapon for the three in the back and a MA270 for the passenger. The new third years invented it last year, and this is one of the first production models."
The pair climbed into the rear seats and when everyone was strapped in Alli asked.
"Any one else?"
"Yes one Robert, the plan is to spend the evening at Roberts as the offer concerns not just the both of you," said Sandra.
Tracy smiled as she tried to work out what Sandra was saying. "No I am totally lost with that Sandra."
Sandra laughed as Nibs reversed out of the bay and headed for Robert's.
"Wait and see," said Sandra.
A few minutes later the group arrived at where Robert was living and all climbed out, outside the front door was a man who seemed to be working as an usher. The security working the front allowed the group into the lobby. Nibs quickly scanned the board and found Robert's apartment. "Apartment 637."
"Nice place," said Tracy.
Nibs smiled at Tracy's comment, "He's earning quite a bit now; I think his last mission paid base, 500,000 plus I think the boss give him a 500,000 bonus. The last NetMail he sent he said his balance was 1.12 million, with 40,000decks in shares and bonds."
Alli looked at Nibs rather shocked. "What's he doing now, I've not asked as he's not said in the Chat Room."
The lift doors opened and allowed the group in. Sandra pressed the button for the sixth floor and the doors closed.
"Robert is now a Street Ghost, and has been since the Wacker War," Nibs said.
The lift doors opened on the sixth floor and the group found apartment 637 and Sandra knocked on the door.
The door opened and Robert stood on the other side. "Hi guys, what can I do for you?"
"A chill as me and Sandra have something to ask you and Alli."
Robert turned and led the group into the living room, which still had a couple of piles of boxes.
"How long have you been here?"
"Three weeks. I bought it outright with the bonus pay from my last job. 250,000 on the apartment, 30,000 on the fittings and furniture. The neighbours don't seem too bad, but not really had much chance to get to know them. Drinks?" he asked as people found seats and sofas.
"Please Cabilla," Nibs replied, "and a bowl of water for Daraus, thanks."
"Same thanks," replied Sandra.
"Make it four, thanks Robert. How have you been? Nice pad," said Alli.
"Thanks," replied Robert as he walked out carrying a tray on which were five glasses. "What's this question? And I've been good."
"A little bit of background first," Nibs replied. "Have you two been keeping up on Suraban politics and the new Politics Suraban board on BlackNet and Suraban Speakers Corner in Black City?"
"Yes, I know the government has a lot to answer for concerning those months," said Robert.
"Not as much as I could, and I've got my vote back but I have no idea who to vote for, they are all as bad as each other," said Alli.
Nibs smiled at the answers.
Sandra continued, "Jon Caser, alias the Devil Politician, started a forum thread and it was picked up by Nibs and in her guise as the Black Fairy she challenged Jon Caser to 'Walk the Walk'. He accepted."
Nibs said after finishing a mouthful of cabilla, "And in selecting his campaign team, you Robert were chosen to be Campaign Manager and you Alli as Robert's Deputy."
The pair stared at both Nibs and Sandra.
Nibs was the fastest and click was heard from her PDU.
She said after viewing the picture, "Perfect." She showed Sandra and then Tracy and Tracy nodded her agreement.
"Yes, that should be framed and hung on a wall some place," said Sandra.
"When and by whom?" asked a very surprised Robert.
"Me, Sandra, Richard, Nicole, Jane and Paul, with input from Sarah, Gaz and Darla," Nibs replied.
Alli sat back and after thinking about sometime she asked, "Why us?"
"Why, Robert, you bring passion and a personalility that will get the job done, professional, dedicated to the job. Alli you bring a similar passion and a head for figures, the campaign needs someone with a head for figures."
Alli looked at Tracy and asked her, "You up for it, it's going to be going into the lime light so to speak."
"Yeah, I'm Street and Street helps Street. Having Robert as Campaign Manager is going to turn heads, but I've looked at Jon, Cath and Fred, and I've posted a couple of responses. I'm Scatter-Brain-Funk-Girl, I've not gotten around to actually putting a profile up yet," replied Tracy.
Robert sat forward and asked, "The rest of the team, who are they and what do they bring to the table?"

*****

Sandra drove the HAV up the driveway to Heather McFields town house. Nibs and Sandra along with Daraus and the fairies flew out and up the garden path to the front door. Nibs rang the bell and Heather opened the door.
"Good evening Nibs and Sandra, how can I be of help?"
"Any chance we can come in as we have an offer to make you," said Nibs.
Heather responded, "Yeah." She turned and walked into and down the corridor to the back of the house.
Heather turned and asked, "Can I get you some drinks?"
"Please thanks, Cabilla or some coffee thanks," Sandra replied and took one of the seats.
Nibs joined her and looked around the room and noticed it was a nice and warm room. The pictures were traditional pictures homes generally had. Daraus lay beside Nibs' feet and the fairies landed on the two sofa arms.
A few minutes Heather walked back in and asked after putting the tray down, "What's this offer?"
"You up for helping Jon Caser get elected to the position of Leader of Suraban City Government as his advisor on Education," said Nibs and she took a mouthful of Cabilla.
Heather looked rather shocked at the offer. "Why me, there must have been better candidates?"
"No, not really as the plan is not to go outside Suraban with any of the team, and we've been able to complete that side of the selection pretty well," Sandra said. "You were actually suggested for the position by Toma, Darla's life partner."
"I remember Toma," said Heather, "He suggested me?"
Nibs nodded and smiled, "Backed by me I might add. You bring a want that would mean the city run schools would close the gap on the corporate sponsored ones."
Heather took a mouthful of coffee and sat thinking about the offer. "I know city politics you have to in my position, and I do hate the way the government seems to not properly support the city schools. I'm not sure but I think in the last four years ten of the City run feeder middle schools have closed and only six corporate sponsored schools have opened. It's beginning to breed an underclass of poorly educated teenagers and young adults, that's what happened to the children."
Nibs looked at Heather and said, "That is something to be looked at, and sorted."
Heather sat forward and said, "What is the situation concerning the electing of Jon and what would happen if he wins?"
"The situation is we have the basics of the team sorted Damien Cameron and Simon Peters are sorting out the security detail as we chat. 80% of the main positions have been chosen and informed, so all that remains is to announce to the world Jon is standing which will be done in a few days time," said Nibs. "You interested then?"
"Yes, what would happen if Jon wins?"
Sandra took a mouthful and replied, "You would take the position of Head of The Education Department. The other thing is if Jon does win then the job is for how ever long he's in power unless you wish to do other things."
Heather sat back and smiled at the pair. "Oh I'm so going to enjoy this I think. You've got your Education Advisor and thank you for thinking of me."
"Your welcome," said Nibs. "You going to be free on Torbar evening for the first campaign meeting?"
"I should be, where would the meeting be happening?" asked Heather.
"Club Dark in Wine," replied Nibs.
Heather looked very shocked at Nibs' answer. "I'm not up on the scene as you call it, but Club Dark in Wine is a members only club."
"It is and both me and Sandra are members and the Club is also one of the major fund raising venues for the campaign," Sandra said.
Heather shook her head slightly and asked, "Who is backing the attempt?"
"The street, Nicole, Jane and Richard Chancer are all giving the campaign 10 million decks each, the Vixens and the Gangrels are likely to be providing boots on the streets delivering leaflets and changing people impressions of the street and such," said Nibs.

Blackie thought said to Nibs, "She looks as if she is going to relish the chance and give it her all."

"That is what we all hope the team does. We put the elements together how well they gel is now up to Jon and how well he leads them. After the first Campaign meeting where I will sit as Chair I take a back seat and watch. I'll use the work Jon does as a model for an article on Ethical Politics."
Blackie looked at her and smiled and evil smile as she knew Blackie had read Sharra's piece on the Ethical Corporations.

*****

Nicole rapped on the door to David Potters.
Oliver opened the door and said, "Good evening miss, how can I help?"
"I was wondering if your father David was in?" Nicole asked.
David walked onto the corridor and looked at the door. "Come in please. Oliver run along."
Oliver headed up the stairs to the first floor.
"Do you have some idea of who we are David?" asked Jane.
David looked at the pair and looked very surprised at who was standing in the hallway.
"Is their some place we can go and sit for a chat as myself and my sister have an offer to make you?" Nicole said.
David led them into the large kitchen cum living area. Sat at the table was Jackie, she looked like she was working on a project of some kind.
Maurice was stood over the sink washing up the evening's dirty dishes.
Nicole smiled at Jackie when she had looked up and she along with Jane took a couple of stools out from under the working surface.
"You said you had an offer to make?" asked David as Maurice dried her hands and took the kettle and filled it with water.
"We did, what would you say to becoming the Advisor on Security and Justice to Jon Caser as he tries to be elected to the position of Leader of Suraban," said Nicole. "You'll be working along side Judge Harry Fritz, we hope. He is being asked tonight by Nibs, Sandra and Sarah."
Nicole glanced at Jackie and saw her dijected face.
"Nibs, Sandra and the whole of the Vixens send they regards to everyone who knew them," said Jane.
Jackie looked a bit happier and said, "I should contact Nibs myself, but just never get round to it."
"I'm interested, but who will I be working for?"
Maurice asked, "Coffee?"
"Please," replied Jane. "Jon Caser, he accepted the challenge Nibs laid to him and we, along with Nibs and others are selecting his team. We are bringing together the people the corporates overlook, the ones slightly different, slightly more dedicated to raising the street from the voice less masses to a powerful voice on the world stage."
"Oh I'm in," said David. "It's about bloody time the Street did something about the power the corps have."

*****

Sandra pulled up the FAV in front of the Rams Youth Centre and Central Investigation Bureau.
The group climbed out and walked into the entrance foyer where all three handed over their weapons to Jaks who was working the coat room.
Nibs pushed the inner doors open and the three walked to the bar and found Brei, and Harry both working the bar for the 60 enjoyers of an evening's live music.
Brei smiled when she saw Nibs and Sandra and came and gave them both a hug. "What you having?"
"Cabilla thanks and some water thanks." Nibs handed over Daraus' small cloth bowl.
Brei went and sorted out the three cabilla's as Sarah walked to where Harry was standing waiting for someone to need serving.
Brei finished sorting the drinks and after placing them down asked, "What you doing here?"
"Seeing Harry, we have a job offer to make him and I think he will jump at the opportunity," said Nibs.
"Hi Brei," said Blackie from Nibs' shoulder.
"Hello little ones," said Brei her face a happy smile.
Alex walked to the bar and was grabbed by Harry.
"Brei, do you know where Alan and Ishmal are, they're not at the address we had for them?" Nibs asked.
"Yes I do, they're upstairs on the top floor, they converted the whole of the back three flats into their new offices," replied Brei.
Harry moved around from behind the bar and he and Sarah approached.
Sarah said, "Harry's suggested we go and sit in the back office as it's going to be noisy out here."
Nibs nodded and said, "Chat to you in a bit."
Brei smiled as Maya and a couple of the other very young members of the youth club walked over and asked for a drink. The four walked to the back office and sat down on some comfortable chairs.
Harry asked, "You've got an offer to make me?"
"Yes we have," Nibs responded. "Jon Caser started a thread on politics here in Suraban and the collusion of the city government with the take over, as a part of that I challenged him to walk the walk and he accepted."
Harry sat back and said, "I've been chosen for one of the positions, haven't I?"
Nibs smiled and replied, "Yes you have, Advisor on Justice and Security, you'll be working along side David a detective from the City Security Offices on the borders of West Hills and South Blue Ridge Districts, he's being asked tonight by Nicole and Jane."
Harry thought about the offer and asked, "Who is paying for the campaign as this is a long way out from the elections?"
"The street is," replied Sarah. "The Gangrels are at this moment putting together a polling centre for the campaign launching fundraising events so they can fund the distrubition of posters, the mass production of leafletts, and getting to places to support the activities."
Harry sat forward and asked, "Who is making up the team them? I already have an idea who Micheals has chosen for this election as his head of campaigning. He's got a lot of experience."
"Experience means nothing when it comes to what passion and belief in something give you. I'm right in guessing he's not native from Suraban is he?" Nibs asked and took a mouthful of cabilla.
"Yes, he's from I think the opposition in Darkleim or somewhere like that," replied Harry.
"The main back room team is headed by Robert Duval, Street Ghost. His deputy is Alli McGuier, the Head of Security is Damien Cameron, some of the other people involved are Simon Peters Damien's number two. The rest of the team are not known on the politics scene and that is what will make this campaign different. Where the other candidates will be courting the money, Jon's campaign will be courting the people, the people who make the difference in proper politics," Nibs said, "I'm counting on the other candidates not seeing this until it is too late and the damage is done."
"I'm right in saying that you are Conspiracy Wise Harry?" asked Sandra.
"Yes, Donna and Brei have told me about the Conspiracy and all that it does to protect the planet. I try and support the actions of the GYPS unit and the Central Investigations unit," said Harry, "along with helping Brei and Alex with his writing, reading and college work."
Nibs smiled at the information. "You interested Harry?"
"Yes, but I'm trying to work out how I'm going to be able to continue volunteering here. I've grown rather attached to the children and YGs," said Harry and he sat back and thought about the situation.
Harry sat and nodded his understanding to the situation and said, "I'm in but with the priviso I can still volunteer here."
"At the first campaign meeting on Torbar next week, it's happening at Club Dark in Wine in South Peninsula District," Nibs replied, "I'm going to suggest the staff take volunteer positions that way it can be said the campaign is helping the people of Suraban."
Harry looked impressed at the idea. "I like the idea, its good."

If you got through that, thank you. I hope I give you a taster, it gets more fun after that.

More information and the completed novel so far are available from www.sf-darravon.com/MainPage.html.

I have a lot more of my work there.

Signing off for now.

Nicki UK (Trans Authoress)