Finnish MP Seeks Votes In Klingon

[Stephen of Borg 2]

HELSINKI (Reuters) - A Finnish member of parliament is aiming for re-election by campaigning with a translation of his Web site into Klingon, used in the TV series Star Trek.

 

"Some have thought it is blasphemy to mix politics and Klingon," said Jyrki Kasvi, an ardent Trekkie. "Others say it is good if politicians can laugh at themselves."

 

He said his politics posed some translation difficulties, since Klingon does not have words for matters such as tolerance, or for many colours, including green -- the party under whose banner he is running in the national elections on March 18.

 

Non-warriors can also access the site, www.kasvi.org, in English, Swedish and Finnish.

[Gummy 0]

HELSINKI (Reuters) - A Finnish member of parliament is aiming for re-election by campaigning with a translation of his Web site into Klingon, used in the TV series Star Trek.

 

"Some have thought it is blasphemy to mix politics and Klingon," said Jyrki Kasvi, an ardent Trekkie. "Others say it is good if politicians can laugh at themselves."

 

He said his politics posed some translation difficulties, since Klingon does not have words for matters such as tolerance, or for many colours, including green -- the party under whose banner he is running in the national elections on March 18.

 

Non-warriors can also access the site, www.kasvi.org, in English, Swedish and Finnish.

I'm waiting for Obama or Hillary to follow suit. :P

[Kor37 9]

HELSINKI (Reuters) - A Finnish member of parliament is aiming for re-election by campaigning with a translation of his Web site into Klingon, used in the TV series Star Trek.

 

"Some have thought it is blasphemy to mix politics and Klingon," said Jyrki Kasvi, an ardent Trekkie. "Others say it is good if politicians can laugh at themselves."

 

He said his politics posed some translation difficulties, since Klingon does not have words for matters such as tolerance, or for many colours, including green -- the party under whose banner he is running in the national elections on March 18.

 

Non-warriors can also access the site, www.kasvi.org, in English, Swedish and Finnish.

I'm waiting for Obama or Hillary to follow suit. :P

 

Those two can appeal for the Trek vote all they want but they still aren't getting my vote!

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HELSINKI (Reuters) - A Finnish member of parliament is aiming for re-election by campaigning with a translation of his Web site into Klingon, used in the TV series Star Trek.

 

"Some have thought it is blasphemy to mix politics and Klingon," said Jyrki Kasvi, an ardent Trekkie. "Others say it is good if politicians can laugh at themselves."

 

He said his politics posed some translation difficulties, since Klingon does not have words for matters such as tolerance, or for many colours, including green -- the party under whose banner he is running in the national elections on March 18.

 

Non-warriors can also access the site, www.kasvi.org, in English, Swedish and Finnish.

I'm waiting for Obama or Hillary to follow suit. :)

 

Those two can appeal for the Trek vote all they want but they still aren't getting my vote!

That's a very good question.....sorry I don't have an answer for you. :P

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Not getting my vote either

Iwould vote for a klingon first. :P

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The real question is: which Finn will Finnish in First?