We all know OSI elections are advisory-only, but the true advice given via electoral ballots should be public
We all know OSI elections are advisory-only, but the true advice given via electoral ballots should be public
Posted Mar 24, 2025 12:33 UTC (Mon) by paulj (subscriber, #341)In reply to: We all know OSI elections are advisory-only, but the true advice given via electoral ballots should be public by kleptog
Parent article: OSI election ends with unsatisfying results
> And that means supporting any decision in public, even if you disagree with it in private.
The way this game is played in politics in the UK and Ireland (which both have this "cabinet discussions are secret" rule - in Ireland enshrined in the constitution) is the politicians "leak" their position or materials favourable to their position, to favoured members of the press, directly or via aides; and/or leak stuff unfavourable to cabinet opponents).
The excellent (still to this day, indeed it's remarkable how well it has aged) "Yes, Minister" satirical series has plenty of examples of how this game is played. Absolute must watch. Lot of UK specific references in it of course, but the political games are no doubt universal.