Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Shuffling the cards of the Israeli cabinet

Israeli politicians are all perky and excited at the news of a new leader and a potential position in the new cabinet. It seems like being just 1 of the 120 members of the Parliament (Knesset), politicians want the ministries.
  • What is the ace of hearts Tzipi Livni going to do to from a new royal flush cabinet.
  • The king of hearts, I guess, is the second most important postion meaning the Vice Primier, but what was this position again it was just a position created by Sharon to give veteran politician Peres a respectable title. Overall, a sheer waste of tax payers money. So lets assume the Defence Ministry is number two, this should remain under Barak.
  • The queen of hearts, Foreign Ministry is up for grabs since Livni will vacate the post, and talk of the town seems as if Meir Sheetrit is vying for the spot
  • The jack of hearts will be the departure of Friedman as Justice Minister and the spot is vacant. Ayalon, Ramon, Hanegbi, Perhaps?
  • Finishing off the royal flush, the ten of hearts, Sheetrit's move will open up the Interior Minister which will enlarge the eyes of Shas leader Yishai who would love to control this ministry.
Odds of a royal Flush: 649,739 to 1

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