| Author | Message | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1550 Registered: 9-2009 |
Sometimes we feel that it might be better this way | ||
| Kayleetonkslupin (Kayleetonkslupin)
New member Username: Kayleetonkslupin Post Number: 3885 Registered: 9-2010 |
"We" = humans? adults? teenagers? children? males? females? is "we": 2? a number between 3 and 10? between 10 and 50? 50-100? 100-1000? greater? True story? FYOI? FSEI? are "we" expressing this sentiment to other relevant people? "it": a situation? a thing? | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1551 Registered: 9-2009 |
"We" = humans? Yes adults? Mainly this teenagers? This is also possible, but less likely children? No males? females? Gender irrelevant is "we": 2? a number between 3 and 10? between 10 and 50? 50-100? 100-1000? greater? This True story? Hmm.. Yope FYOI? FSEI? are "we" expressing this sentiment to other relevant people? Yes "it": a situation? This one a thing? No | ||
| Kayleetonkslupin (Kayleetonkslupin)
New member Username: Kayleetonkslupin Post Number: 3886 Registered: 9-2010 |
"we" = between a thousand and ten thousand? ten thousand to fifty thousand? fifty thousand to a million? more? "we" = all residents of the same country? Romania? Another European country? is a country in Asia relevant? North America? South America? Africa? Australia? Oceania? | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1552 Registered: 9-2009 |
"we" = between a thousand and ten thousand? ten thousand to fifty thousand? fifty thousand to a million? more? The phrase in the title is a subjective opinion, so the exact number is unknown and irrelevant anyway "we" = all residents of the same country? Romania? Another European country? is a country in Asia relevant? North America? South America? Africa? Australia? Oceania? The location is not relevant | ||
| Emeraldink (Emeraldink)
New member Username: Emeraldink Post Number: 522 Registered: 4-2007 |
Are "we" having two of "these"? "These": parts of anatomy? relations? Is it about winning: benefits? honors? titles? money? access to something? In a: random drawing? physical competition? mental competition? refereed selection? | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1554 Registered: 9-2009 |
Are "we" having two of "these"? The title is only vaguely relevant "These": parts of anatomy? relations? No to both Is it about winning: benefits? honors? titles? money? access to something? FA In a: random drawing? physical competition? mental competition? refereed selection? No to the rest | ||
| Redwine (Redwine)
New member Username: Redwine Post Number: 870 Registered: 1-2011 |
We - the members of certain organisation? People sharing common beliefs? religion? political views? hobby? physical features? Was "it" organised (performed/whatever can be done with it)some way in past and it is organised better now? If so, [LTPF list of centuries and decades] for when it changed. Is "it" organised some way now but we think it may be done better? Is "it" organised some way now and we think it is organised well but there are some circumstances, under which other way would be better? | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1557 Registered: 9-2009 |
We - the members of certain organisation? No People sharing common beliefs? In a sense religion? No religion involved political views? YES, politics is all that matters in this puzzle hobby? physical features? No to the rest To clarify: "We" are people sharing some views on politics as a whole. Was "it" organised (performed/whatever can be done with it)some way in past and it is organised better now? "We" think the opposite, but in a humorous way If so, [LTPF list of centuries and decades] for when it changed. It never really changed at some point in history Is "it" organised some way now but we think it may be done better? Yes, but again in a humorous way Is "it" organised some way now and we think it is organised well but there are some circumstances, under which other way would be better? Noish | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 1405 Registered: 9-2010 |
Two-party system relevant? Do you and your friends despise it? If so, I share your disgust | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1561 Registered: 9-2009 |
Two-party system relevant? No Do you and your friends despise it? Yes, and a lot of others If so, I share your disgust Feel free to join the club | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1562 Registered: 9-2009 |
Short RECAP: Sometimes we feel that it might be better this way Established: Politics is relevant. To do: What "this way" means. | ||
| Vesica (Vesica)
New member Username: Vesica Post Number: 1494 Registered: 8-2001 |
Is two of anything relevant? The number two? Elections relevant? National politics? International? State? Local? Schools of political thought in general? Are "we" part of the US? UK? Other relevant country? | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1566 Registered: 9-2009 |
Is two of anything relevant? The title gives a hint to the solution The number two? The number in itself no, but two of something Elections relevant? National politics? International? State? Local? Schools of political thought in general? Politics in general, as perceived by "we" Are "we" part of the US? Possibly UK? Ditto Other relevant country? It can be any country. "We" are simple citizens that look in the political arena and feel that it might be better in another way | ||
| Redwine (Redwine)
New member Username: Redwine Post Number: 890 Registered: 1-2011 |
Are social issues relevant? Freedoms and rights? Administration? Montesquieu division of powers relevant? | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1568 Registered: 9-2009 |
Are social issues relevant? Freedoms and rights? Administration? No to all Montesquieu division of powers relevant? Not at all HINT: This puzzle came out from what some of us perceive as incompetent policy making. No theory of politics is necessary or relevant. We have to go a bit in a lateral way :-) The title can help a little bit also | ||
| Potato (Potato)
New member Username: Potato Post Number: 847 Registered: 7-2010 |
Two: Two politicians? Two presidential candidates? Two sections of the law? Sections that contradict each other? | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1569 Registered: 9-2009 |
Two: Two politicians? Two presidential candidates? Two sections of the law? Sections that contradict each other? No to all. The title might be helpful, but in a lateral way | ||
| Redwine (Redwine)
New member Username: Redwine Post Number: 895 Registered: 1-2011 |
Do "we" think that some issue was solved better in past? If so, please [LTPF list of centuries] for when in past? Is law relevant? If so: public law? criminal law? civil law? family law? international law? Was the opinion of "us" ever publicly expressed? | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1573 Registered: 9-2009 |
Do "we" think that some issue was solved better in past? YES! -- good question If so, please [LTPF list of centuries] for when in past? First century AD Is law relevant? If so: public law? criminal law? civil law? family law? international law? Not relevant Was the opinion of "us" ever publicly expressed? No, or at least not directly, as far as I know | ||
| Redwine (Redwine)
New member Username: Redwine Post Number: 898 Registered: 1-2011 |
Are biblical stories relevant? Was the issue solved better in the Bible? In Roman Empire? Outside Europe? | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1575 Registered: 9-2009 |
Are biblical stories relevant? No Was the issue solved better in the Bible? No In Roman Empire? YES! Outside Europe? No, in Rome | ||
| Redwine (Redwine)
New member Username: Redwine Post Number: 901 Registered: 1-2011 |
So... first century AD... Times of early Caesars are relevant, right? Roman Republic is not relevant, correct? Is the relevant issue: electing politicians? paying politicians? taxes? transparency? conditions to fulfill to become a politician? | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1576 Registered: 9-2009 |
So... first century AD... Times of early Caesars are relevant, right? Yes Roman Republic is not relevant, correct? Yes Is the relevant issue: electing politicians? Yes! paying politicians? No taxes? No transparency? No conditions to fulfill to become a politician? Yes! | ||
| Sundowner (Sundowner)
New member Username: Sundowner Post Number: 816 Registered: 6-2003 |
Consul Incitatus relevant? Is the idea that sometimes it's better to have a .. as consul than a .. as .. ? | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 1579 Registered: 9-2009 |
Consul Incitatus relevant? Well, I guess we have a winner as wel, thrice in a row Is the idea that sometimes it's better to have a .. as consul than a .. as .. ? *** SPOILER *** While we were having a small talk a few days ago, concerning polititics and politicians, together with some friends we decided that Incitatus -- the famous horse of Caligula, made a senator and a consul -- might be a better version that our elected officials. The hint in the title -- with two of these you cannot win -- was a reference to the the fact that, normally, with two knights and a king versus a king, you cannot force a checkmate. Thanks to Jens for the solve and to the rest who participated. | ||
| Sundowner (Sundowner)
New member Username: Sundowner Post Number: 824 Registered: 6-2003 |
.. and I was thinking the title refers to the two consuls in the Roman Empire, so I was thinking immediately of the story of the horse as a consul. Great puzzle. And yes, you're completely right. A horse has at least no pockets to fill. |
