Game Theory: Candidates compete in a game of Diplomacy. I would also include several ringers - say Robin Hanson, Bryan Caplan and Salma Hayek. Why these three? Robin is cold, calculating and merciless - make a logical mistake and he will make you pay. Bryan is crafty and experienced. And Salma? I couldn't refuse her anything but presidents should be made of stronger stuff so we need a test.
Diplomacy andSalma. Oh, that's hot. posted by Dan on 08.22.07 at 09:42 PM
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US-Iraq
F Pacific Ocean C US-Iraq
F Indian Ocean C US-Iraq
F Persian Gulf C US-Iraq
UK S US-Iraq
Iran S Iraq
Insurgents S Iraq
Paris holds
Ankara holds
=
US is dislodged from Iraq
posted by: Cain on 08.22.07 at 09:42 PM [permalink]
We have a sitting president, instead of playing these games how about a serious critique of his latest speech on Iraq?
posted by: Qingdao on 08.22.07 at 09:42 PM [permalink]
Can someone explain how the reference to "The Quiet American" got into his speech?
posted by: Joe Klein's conscience on 08.22.07 at 09:42 PM [permalink]
How many women has Dan ever known who play Diplomacy?
posted by: Zathras on 08.22.07 at 09:42 PM [permalink]
Funny comment, Cain.
Salma H. could win a game of Diplomacy even as Italy.
posted by: Useless Sam Grant on 08.22.07 at 09:42 PM [permalink]
1. _Diplomacy_ is the ultimate game of realist foreign policy -- "no allies, only interests" and so forth.
2. What about _Supremacy_ which includes technology and economics as well as military conflict and diplomatic maneuvering?
