by Windsor-Bainbridge » Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:10 pm
===HUTORI TELEGRAPH===
PRIME MINISTER POSES FOR "POSE"
9 February 2877
In a move that has shocked and, in some cases appalled, large sections of the establishment, popular 'lad's magazine' "Pose" hit shelves today with the front page being addorned by the Prime Minister, Melanie Thompson. Inside the magazine are four pages of photos of the Prime Minister, accompanied by an interview covering many different issues. It is important to note here for legal reasons that none of the photos of the Prime Minister were nude, but in some, our lawyers have informed us that the phrase "partial undress" is the most appropriate.
At the age of 26, she is one of the youngest high-profile politicians in the country, and the youngest Prime Minister in personal memory. Blonde-haired and blue-eyed, and recognised by many as extremely attractive, she has turned heads since becoming the leader of the CLP, injecting a bit of glamour into Hutorian politics. Yet, she insists that she is a serious politician. In a statement today she said:
"I have always been extremely interested in politics, and it has long been my ambition to enter Parliament and ultimately become Prime Minister. Both of those ambitions have now been fulfilled. Yet, we in Parliament often forget the wider community. Statistics have shown that the 16-25 male demographic is one that is least likely to vote, and we have to look at ways in which to get them interested. I am lucky, so I have been told, in that I have an asset that few politicians possess, and if I can put that to use, and encourage young people to take an active part in our democracy, then so be it."
The interview with "Pose" covered many topics, including her personal life and upbringing, but it also covered a lot of political issues in some depth. She discussed her views on nationality and immigration, her views on civil rights and morality, and the way in which she intends to bring reforms to health and education, and deal with the economy. The terrorist attack on the CLP was also discussed, as was Duke Major's decision not to call an early election. And of course, there was much discussion of how and why young people should involve themselves in the political process. It is therefore fair to say that, despite the pictures, this was in some sense, a traditional political interview.
However, there has still been widespread criticism. Sources close to the King said that His Majesty was "concerned" at these pictures, although nothing specific has been confirmed. It is also expected that the Lord Great Chamberlain will be less than amused by this affair. Several church bishops have expressed "outrage" at the so-called "indecency" of this, and have said that "it brings politics into disrepute". One bishop said, "we thought we had seen it all from the CLP when they attempted to allow polygamous lifestyles, but this really takes the biscuit". Typically, it has divided feminists. The Feminist Association issued a statement condemning the Prime Minister, saying that "she has demeaned herself and demeaned womankind. She has once again demonstrated to men that we are nothing more than sexual objects for their amusement". However, the New Feminist Organisation, said that "the Prime Minister has shown herself to be a liberated woman, who does not feel compelled to adhere to rules and expectations put in place by men. We applaud her actions".
One thing is for sure, this has never been seen before in Hutori, and has possibly changed politics forever!