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If the game of high politics is not your cup of tea you can always just hang around doing fun things. Or if you want to put some work in, there is always the Civil Service, the Navy, and the Citizens' Assembly.
As citizen, you can join the Civil Service (or CSO). The CSO assigns its Members (called Assistant Ministers or AMs) to the different Ministries to help out the Ministers. As AM you can do many things and garner great accolades. Most of the great politicians of Europeia started in the CSO.
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That answers most of my immediate questions. What if I have any more?
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In the Grand Hall, the Panda's Pen had a poll open from December 7-9, and received twenty-five responses. For the first time, we experimented with a satisfaction scale instead of a 0-10 scale, and the response was mostly positive on that front. We will likely continue down this path for future polls. And now, let's get into the data.
Anumia Most Were: Somewhat Dissatisfied
The breakdown on the satisfaction scale shows that opinions were very divided over Anumia’s Speakership. Ten respondents were on the satisfied side of the scale, while ten were on the dissatisfied side, with five in the middle. Those who were impressed with his term cite his legislative experience and leadership as their reasoning for feeling the way they did, while his critic point to his focus on the wrong legislative proposals and seeming lack of interest in the position. Overall, it’s a pretty mixed bag for Anumia, so he’ll have to see how strong his support ends up being should he run in the next election.
Comments
Anumia was ineffective as a speaker this term. He is typically effective in the senate but this term was perhaps one of his worst in recent memory.
Anumia's a cool dude, good Senator
Explanatory Notes were a complete failure, Elections timing and the universal citizenship requirement have sat for a week and a half and two and a half weeks respectively without any comment, but I like the rest of his body of work.
Anumia is all around a great legislator that knows what he's doing and provides good advice for junior members. He makes a great Speaker.
I thought Anumia was supposed to be legendary in the Senate? Ever since I have been here for the last few months as a n00b all I've heard is high praise for god emperor Anumia and yet nothing was delivered here. Anumia seems to have had little interest in actually leading the Senate and more interested in just having the crimson title. I think even one Senator brought up the point that not even the voting records had been posted yet? Sad.
v gud job
He's been the most ineffectual speaker I've seen in Europeia.
Still a good legislator, but even without the mishaps of his Speakership not comparable to his last term.
Anumia wasn't efficient at keep things in gear. His own pet project fizzled into nothing after he spent large amounts of energy defending it.
Cat Most Were: Somewhat Satisfied
With 60% of respondents saying they were satisfied in some way with Cat’s term, she has a lot to be happy about. Supporters cite her high levels of activity, as well as her ability to work with others as reasons to be satisfied, while her critics say she has less energy than expected, and speculated that she might out of her depth in the legislative field. However, since these criticisms were held by a small minority of respondents, they are unlikely to affect her chances in the next election, should she choose to run again.
Comments
Cat's arguments in the senate ranged from nonsensical to practically ad hominem when she was responding to people. She seemed out of her depth, and her line of succession amendment was terrible.
A bit more active than the rest, I think she was more busy with her Ministry.
Cat has shown strong activity and a willingness to work with others. She has great potential.
Not as awful as some of her colleagues but not exactly a shining star either.
A better cabinet member than a senator.
Cat is not cut out for the senate. Her lack of ability to present a well reasoned argument and habit of completely falling apart when people disagree with her is terrible. Worst senator this term, bar none.
Actively discussed, some good questions in nominations.
For someone who seemed very energetic campaigning I'm disappointed not to see that energy transfered to the Senate floor as well.
Celtian Most Were: Somewhat Satisfied
The general feeling I got from looking at Celtian’s numbers, as well as the comments was that Celtian had a fairly average Senate term. The comments main thing with Celtian is that he did a fine job for his first term, without making much of an impact one way or the other, though he left respondents wanting in terms of his activity. His chances for the election are likely up in the air, and will depend on Celtian’s activity.
Comments
I really can't say much about Celtian's performance this term, it was middle of the road. Could have been much better, could have been much worse.
By far, the least active member of this Senate.
Not bad for a first term.
Less active than I hoped to see him be but still pretty decent. I would've preferred to see Celtian engage more but I understand he was sick.
Green, but enthusiastic.
I often forgot that Celtain and Ervald were senators. He disappeared for like five days while he was sick and I barely even noticed.
Never did anything moronic.
Ervald Most Were: Somewhat Dissatisfied
It’s clear from this poll that many did not think Ervald had a good term in the Senate. He had the highest amount of dissatisfaction from our respondents (48%), and had very few positive comments left for him. The commenters felt that Ervald was not very active, and his contributions did not add much to the discussion. Judging by this feedback, Ervald seems to face a very tough reelection campaign, should he choose to run.
Comments
Ervald is in much the same boat as Celtian, he had a middle of the road term. I'd rate his performance as worse than Celtian's though. At least Celtian's replies didn't leave me cringing most of the time.
He made quite a few posts, at least
Ervald has good potential, and demonstrates his improvement in the Senate.
Hy-any-go.
aight
I frequently forgot that Ervald and Celtian were senators. Ervald's sold contributions this term have been to agree with what better senators have offered.
While active in some threads, not much valuable contribution otherwise.
Pichtonia Most Were: Somewhat Satisfied
Pichtonia has a lot of support coming out of this poll, with 60% of respondents being satisfied in one manner or another with his term in the Senate. Those who rated him highly seemed to temper their praise by saying he was good in comparison to the rest of the lackluster Senate, though they praised his energy and timeliness. Many commenters, both supporters and critics, however, also stated that was too quick to argue/fight with other Senators. Should he stand for reelection, he will likely have to deal with the combative issue, but he does seem to have enough support to not have to worry too much about it.
Comments
One of the two best Senators this term, though he replied in a timely manner, usually with what seemed to be well thought out arguments. He also moved to table that god awful line of succession amendment.
Made a few real arguments, did an OK job.
Was a big help in a less experienced Senate.
Pichtonia is active but disrespects the rest of the Senate and talks with an air of condescension that has not been earned, nor is appropriate. I have not been satisfied with his performance.
Not perfect by any means. A little too eager to dive into debates with elbow bombs but at by comparison to the other members "highly satisfied" is a low bar.
u did a v gud job boyo
Pichtonia has not been great. But he's been better than most.
Active and good in nominations. Should do more than criticising though.
Way too invested in personal politics, let it get in the way of legislating. He would frequently derail debates to make personal attacks against almost the entire Senate. I wish he had been reprimanded for his awful behavior.
Rand Most Were: Somewhat Satisfied/Neutral
Rand earns some moderate praise for his work in the Senate this term, with a few commenters dubbing him the best of the term. Again, however, much of that praise is qualified by saying that it is in comparison to the lackluster Senate colleagues he is working with. The consensus seemed to be lukewarm approval, with his high amount of neutral scores, and mild comment praise. If Rand runs for reelection, I doubt many will oppose, due to the reception he earned this term.
Comments
Rand was one of the two best senators this term, active and engaged without all of his efforts seeming like a waste of time.
Active, but seemed needlessly combative at times.
Rand has done a decent job.
Never did I think I'd live in a world where I would've preferred Rand to be Speaker than Anumia. It's 2016 so I've learned to expect whatever.
Active enough, but painfully contrarian at times.
Rand has not been great but when he was filling in for Anumia during Anumia's absence the senate seemed more active. So he gets the highest rating from me.
This term's best Senator, but might still have only been average in a different Senate. Learned from his mistakes.
Overall Most Were: Somewhat Dissatisfied
This Senate will not be remembered well, if the respondents have anything to say about it. Over 50% of people who took this poll were dissatisfied with the Senate this term, and that’s pretty harsh criticism. Many commenters point to a lack of activity and legislative progress as the cause of their disappointment.
Comments
Not very active, not very involved, it took them how many days to confirm Noto as a justice? This senate has a lot to answer for. This was not a good term.
inactiveinactiveinactiveinactive
Two pieces of legislation and CAIN have been presented to the President this term. Whether that's a function of long-term projects or inexperienced Senators, it's a tad disappointing.
Most of the Senate was good, Pichtonia was the only real downside due to his negative attitude.
Definitely one of the worst Senates in memory. There are things sitting on the floor right now "actively" that haven't even had a post in them. What happened with Explanatory Notes? Oh right, nothing. This Senate compounded a problem we've found our Senates having for the last few terms: focusing too much on a singular issue and then circle jerking themselves into exasperation over it.
Needs more visibility.
I'm probably not voting to reelect any of them.
The senators tried, but they Senate lacked overall knowledge and experience in both legislative and legal matters, which made a lot of the discussions inane and resulted in some weird directions being taken without consideration for the pros or cons.
It was just very disappointing. Very little was achieved and on the few matters that were voted on they were soundly rejected.
Lots of average performances, and little progress.
Re-Election Chances
Cat and Pichtonia lead the pack with both earning 64% of the respondents’ votes, should they run for reelection. Anumia follows close behind with 56%, but no other Senate breaks 50%. I’d take this chart to show that if these Senators run in the next election they will have to work hard to convince voters they are worth another term. Ervald in particular, only earning 24% support for his hypothetical reelection. This should leave the door open for some new faces to come in, but we’ll get to those possibilities later.
Biggest Accomplishment
Comments
Finally reforming the LoS
When it did manage to pass something, it was good.
Um... the Vice Chancellor Integration?
The Line of Succession wasn't even a great thing to come from the Senate this term, but it was the best thing they've done. So low bar, I guess. Other than that about the only positive thing the Senate did was reconfirm NES.
Uhhhhh
Did they really accomplish anything?
The Line of Succession
Nothing.
Biggest Failure
Comments
Not doing much of anything else
Activity.
Electing a Speaker who seems to show a disinterest in actually governing.
wat do?
All of it.
A lack of progress
The fact that they wasted a bunch of time defending the bad explanatory notes program then didn't even follow through. Showed incompetence.
Effect of Little Legislative Experience
Comments
Not much - lack of interest and drive seemed to be the problem.
A lot of the tenderfoots were scared to propose substantive changes, resulting in a lot of parroting... "I agree with my colleagues" "I support this proposal"
Definitely a lot. I think this may be the root for so many people support explanatory notes nonsense.
Less legislation being drafted.
I am about 100% sure that the lack of legislative experience contributed hugely to how horrible the senate was this term. Although since Anumia was the most experienced member of the senate this term and also one of the worst senators I'm not sure if legislative experience can be blamed for all of it.
None
It was the core factor in this bombshell of a term.
Are You Planning on Running?
If this poll is correct, we can expect to see at least thirteen Senate candidates in the next election, which should put a lot of pressure on the incumbents, many of whom will have a tough road ahead. Whether this will actually materialize remains to be seen, but here’s hoping.
Who Would You Like to Run for Senate?
Top Five: XIV (9), Drecq (5), Malashaan (5), Punchwood (4), United Vietussia (3)
Comments
XIV
Drecq, Malashaan, United Vietussia, XIV
Drecq, Malashaan, hyanygo, Notolecta
XIV, Punchwood, Kuramia, UV, Trinnien
Shin, Mal, Drecq
Mostly anyone.
XIV
Mouse Polling Booths Seven Deaths United Vietrussia
Who on earth actually thinks I should run for President?
You must be imaginative and strong-hearted. You must try things that may not work. You must not let others define your limits, because your only limits are your soul.
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Europeia: Former Senator Former Deputy Minister of the Interior Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Former Deputy Minister of Culture Former Minister of Culture Former Chairwoman of the Citizens' Assembly x2 Former Senator Aide x3 Former Ambassador to Osiris Former Ambassador to Balder Former Ensign of the ERN
The Universal Allegiance: Former World Assembly Delegate x5 Former Minister of the Armed Forces x3 Director of the Universal Allegiance Marine Corps Former Minister of Foreign Affairs x5 Former Supreme Chancellor x1 Former Member of the Ruling Council x11 Veteran of The Allegiance
Ainur: Former Senator Former Speaker of the Senate
Osiris: Former Councillor of the Deshret
Balder: Former MP in the Storting
Lazarus: Daughter of Fenghuang Former WA Delegate Former LLA Guard Former Grand Advisor Former Director of Ceremonies
Family
Daughter of Rachel Eriksen Sister of JGlenn, Aexnidaral, Apollo, and Shin Mother of Sloosh.
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These results are interesting, particularly the disparity between comments and votes
Favorite Quotes
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"Get these Motherfucking Anumias out of my Motherfucking region!" - Noto "Cat and Carrot sitting in a tree, T-O-O-T" - Kraken "CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT" - Pichto "SD I'm gonna eat your dick" - Carrot "Swoosh Swoosh I've got two more shots left" - Isaris
"One day Mal will say something funny so I can put it in my sig :stuck_out_tongue:" - Cat "Something funny" - Malashaan
"No more drugs for me; pussy and religion is all I need" - Jahka "Fuck me sideways. That had an exceptionally high production value. Wow." - hyanygo
"Cat now forces CSP onto his knees, and [inserts object] into a thinly lined [crevice]. "Careful CSP" she says mockingly, "The navy doesn't pull out" - Cat "Between gasps CSP says "You're promoted to Rear Admiral." - Kraken
"We can, and should do this to make sure that constantly post or send doesn't her ass or bully others." - Audio Handbook "I cannot summon satan with my family right there." - Leo "Bootskitten is a MILF, according to Mouse?" - R3n "I eat meals with two out of three meals." - Vac "Boxing is like anal. It can hurt like hell but you still like it" - Festavo "I'm not gay but I appreciate a good penis just as much as the next guy" - CSP "NO PUPPERS IN THE DONGER ZONE" - Aex "Cat, its not beastiality if I'm in animal in the sheets too" - Verteger "I'd tea bag @Cpt.Carrot" - CSP
""Amazon is doing great damage to tax paying retailers. Towns, cities and states throughout the U.S. are being hurt - many jobs being lost!"-Trump"" - Crow "Hes just angry because his replacement copy of Mein Kampf got lost in the mail." - Drecq
"hello im sex" - Aex "Im a coconut, brown on the outside but a little classically educated white boi on the inside" -Hyanygo
"Replaying my NS career in my head, I'm a little hoe" - Vac
"God offered me the height of 6 foot 7 but I told him to take the 7 inches and put them on my dick instead" - Fest
"Oh I had a weird dream. I bought a battleship at a huge discount only to find out it had been shrunk in the wash" - Carrot
"Oak I have the constitutional right to challenge the SC so kindy move out of the way of the will of the people" - Keshiland
"Hey, fist me." - Murden
"I do not know if god exist or if he loves us, but Cat's voice is all the proof I need that satan exists and that he hates us." - Verteger
"I didn't think four fingers would do it for me" - Souls
Real Life
"Statistics and probability of action and reaction, are you familiar with that concept? I haven't applied the concept to the xx chromosome role" - Tinder Guy
Awards
The Order of the Sapphire Star shall be issued by the Vice President to citizens who excel in service to Cabinet Ministers during each Presidential term. The Ribbon of Duty is given for participation in an operation.
The Ribbon of Sustainability is given to the new sailors that join the Active Duty or Volunteer Reserve and show activity in an operation.
Culture
This is clearly one of the moments where I can really see the flame in the medal making sense. Passion, that's one thing we like to see here. Cat displayed that extremely well during her time in Culture. Joining the whole team rather late, she immediately took responsibility in Weekend Games and also worked on two new ideas. When I thought about the medalists at the start of EurOlympics, I did not even think she would make the list, but she was extremely diligent in the last two weeks. That medal is very well deserved.
Foreign Affairs
"Cat came in during the second half of the term and has really done well in her roles helping both Isaris and Klat." With that, I award Cat bronze.
Awarded in the assistance of a massive Anti-Nazi Op consisting of 84 updaters from 18 different regions, in order to liberate NSIA.
Awarded to Citizens who post a comedic or satirical correlation.
The Best Assistant Minister Award goes to Cat! We thanks for her contributions to helping out in the ministries in Europeia in 2016 and she deserve this award.
The Break-Out Europeian Award goes to Cat! We thanks for contributions to spontaneously giving us new ideas and rising in Europeia in 2016 and she deserve this award.
The Worst Thread Award goes to "You wanna suck?"! We thanks for this thread horrifying us in Europeia in 2016 and it deserve this award.
The Cuddliest Person Award goes to Cat! We thanks for her contribution to making the forum more hospitable and caring in Europeia in 2016 and she deserve this award.
The Two Truths and a Lie winner award goes to Cat for winning this week’s Trivia game by a huge margin!
Broadcast of the Year "The Divide Between Old and New Members"
Positions
President 0.1x Senator Substitute 1x Senator 1x Minister of Radio 4x Deputy of Sinker Regions 1x Deputy of Interior 1x Deputy of Radio 3.0x Deputy of Culture 1x Navy Midshipman 1x Navy Ensign 1x Grand Admiral 0.1x
Art of Me
Thanks Pyntuma <3
Radio
Society Leader Break the silence. Take a stand against harassers, abusers, and predators in NationStates.
This is possibly the most negative set of poll comments I've ever seen in my time here.
Boomer, EIN, ESS
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Senator (x5) Minister of World Assembly Affairs (x4) Hunger Games Host (x2) Flag of Month Host (former) Europeian Cup Host Master of Recruitment in Merridel
Kaboom Bay Son of Prometheus Father of Pyntuma [insert last names here], Aditya Bay, and Comrade Snowball Napoleon Danger Bay-Saxton Grandfather of John Doe Bay-Saxton, DMZ Bay-Saxton and NauElect Bay-Saxton Great-uncle of Cokeland Chastain Brother of Rand Chastain and LeSageStupide Chastain
Netz's Dream-Crushing Protege Only the second Europeian in history to be awarded the Order of Influence without serving as Delegate
Shiny things
Star 4 June 2016 Ribbon of Duty - 4 Ribbon of Sustainability - 1
Quotes
Trinnien
Rach making a valid point. CSP agreeing with her. Cubs win World Series. Trump wins Presidency. Cats and dogs living together. Mass hysteria.
At this point, all I can say is 2016 needs to lay off the drugs.
Calvin Coolidge
The people who look up at the stars and dream that one day they too can break incredibly helpful tools meant for the benefit of the region in a high energy burst of bravado.
Ever-Wandering Souls
Sometimes, Europeia raids. In other news, the pope is catholic, bears shit in the woods, and people don't like it when someone tries to start a righteous fury over something they've done for years.
Lethen
"Here, let's give the kid a shiny so we don't have to promote him"
JayDee
Now I'm really bad at math, but wasn't it supposed to be an hour later 2 hours ago?
Notolecta
we need them in time for eurotoday so I can talk about how much they suck
Trinnien
Seriously, there are days when I come in and do these post suppressions and I feel like a parent driving a car with the kids fighting in the back seat: "One more word from any of you and I'm turning this car around, and you're all grounded for the next month." Ugh, I've turned into my parents.
Isaris
Just when you thought you were safe, the turn 18 already jokes are back, Boom
Drop Your Pants
[For making the job of many defenders easier by being completely useless at raiding, I present you with this cookie medal.
Constie
The people in Europeia. That is what makes us great. Not our laws, not our population. Our people. Just everyday people putting out a helping hand. A true community. I wouldn't want to be apart of any other community, because I feel truly accepted here. In a chatroom with complete strangers is where I feel most at home. Funny how that works. You guys are like a second family to me and it's great. I don't wanna ever leave.
Aexnidaral Seymour
(in reference to a hypothetical Aex/Calvin ticket)
Europeia United: In Hating Us
Drecq
Yes. The UK is slowly sinking into the atlantic. It has been a matter of contention for months whether Mays government would choose to opt for a hard brexit or a soft brexit. May has instead opted for a wet brexit.
Anonymous
The ministry was dead. Two resignations in a row killed it. Kaboom came in and it sprang back to life. He's the Cat of the MoWA.
Quote:
Gleg - Today at 7:58 PM boomer which resignation Boom 🎸 - Today at 7:58 PM My last one From MoWA Gleg - Today at 7:58 PM ok just making sure kind of lost count there
Pretty interesting results. While I expected this Senate to be unpopular it hasn't done nearly as bad as I had first thought it would. This also looks like it mirrors the real world at the moment where it seems it would be easier to win by not being in the Senate.
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Europeia
Deputy Speaker Former Chair of the Citizens' Assembly Former Minister of Interior
TSP
Former Minister of Regional Affairs Former High Court Justice Former Local Councillor
These results are interesting, particularly the disparity between comments and votes
Votes and comments have often had times where they've been in odds with each other. Partly because those most likely to comment are either very pleased or very upset. If everyone was forced to comment, it may be a slightly different outcome but could also result in a lot of "don't know/didn't care/just typing because it won't let me leave otherwise" responses which isn't particularly insightful other than to showcase voter apathy.
What's In A Name?
You may notice some people call me "Trinn", "Fluffy", "Trylian", or other random combinations, and are a bit confused by this. 'Rylian' was the name I used when I first came to Europeia. After a few months, I had it changed to 'Trinnien' which is the username I generally use outside of NS. I changed it back to 'Rylian' in order to get back to my roots in Euro. Mostly it's just because I like confusing people (j/k). 'Rylian' and 'Trinnien' are derivatives from Rilian and Tirian from the Chronicles of Narnia. Anyhow, now you know and are hopefully a lil less confused.
Political History
2x Senator 1x Minister of Communications 1x Minister of Foreign Affairs 1x Vice President 1.5x President 1.5x Attorney General Europeian World Assembly Delegate
There's enough salt in some of those comments to give you hypertension.
Family, Resume, and Awards
Family
The Right Honourable Aexnidaral "Crist" Seymour Somerset
Son of North East Somerset and Rachel Husband of Pichtonia Seymour Somerset, Phantasus Chastain, and Ogastein Father of Isaris, Klatonia, XIV, and America Billiards Brother of JGlenn, Apollo, Brunhilde, and Ninja Kittens
Resume and Awards
Resume
President Vice President x2 Speaker of the Senate x4 World Assembly Delegate x2 Senator x9 Chief of Staff x2 Justice x3 Minister of Interior x3 Minister of Foreign Affairs x2 Deputy Minister City Councilor / Citizens' Assemblyman Chair of the EAAC/ACE
Awards
, Awarded by President NES , Awarded by President Rach , Awarded by President Rach , Awarded by President Rach , Awarded by President HEM , Awarded by President HEM , Awarded by President HEM , Awarded by Vice President Calvin Coolidge
"... Aex, who is treated like the Europeian version of Nickelback by a lot of people here."
I think some of the commentary for, in particular, Cat, was unfair bordering on mean, and there were obviously two commentators who disliked everyone in the Senate except Pichto and Rand (and I have a pretty good guess about who those commentators might be, but eh). That said, I had a pretty bad absence in the previous fortnight or so which unfortunately is in the middle of what is frequently the most active parts of many Senate terms, and took a hit for that. Fortunately Rand has been an excellent Deputy, and he kept things going.
As for Explanatory Notes, I think there may be a little more put to it than there really was - the fight lasted for a few days and then largely ended, and that was many weeks ago. As for it not doing so well, I intend in a final address at the end of the term to provide an evaluation of it, but I would like to stress now: this was a trial run of a suggestion from the previous term.
I stated numerous times that we would see how things go, and if they did not go as we hoped, I would not press for continuance in future terms. Those who think we dedicated massive resources to it to the detriment of other matters are wrong, and those who think I was somehow spending all my time on a pet project of mine are also wrong. We have run a trial, because we -should- run trials on things when they might be a good idea.
At the conclusion of the term, I shall be releasing an evaluatory speech and data on all that we have accomplished in this term, and would like to point out that my absence and the fair downvotes as a result of it notwithstanding, this term has been the youngest Senate in many, many years. Of course we were going to see a different level of activity and experience in general, and of course that was unfortunately going to reflect badly on these freshman Senators.
Ordinarily when we have a single young Senator or perhaps two, they are surrounded by experienced fellows, so all they need to is participate in a decent manner to be well-rewarded at the polls (while poor performance usually leads to fading away). In this Senate, that was not the case, and thus the...problems that many young Senators demonstrate at one or another time have seemed magnified because they have all come at once. Nonetheless I have greatly appreciated the contribution of many members of the Senate, who I intend to hold up in thanks in the final speech.
To be honest though, I'm not too unhappy with my personal results. Two of the comments are, as noted, from commentators who I'd wager would not have been positive regardless of how this term went. Couple that with my bout of inactivity (which I may or may not provide an explanation for...there's a personal thing that I don't yet have full details of, but we'll see), and it was always going to have a result that wasn't golden. Still, I have double the people who were highly satisfied over those who were highly dissatisfied, and only one more person than the high group were in the "somewhat" dissatisfied group, so I'd argue I'm sitting on neutral. Disappointed to have disappointed the self-described "n00b" though, but maybe that's just from comparing the bar set by listening to Shin, and reality.
As for our overall results...most of our To Do List is completed (except the elections part, and a few things that were leftover from Mal's suggestions last term which are either huge projects or require the dedicated attention of a senior Senator or both, and there's only me available for the latter), and we have had a great working relationship with the Citizens' Assembly thanks to the line of communication United Vertussia kept with me. Do I think we could have done better? Always. I pretty much always wish I and the people I work with can do better. Do I think we have done well? In terms of the quality we have produced, in terms of the import of some of the changes we have made, in terms of the dynamic and relationship between the legislature and the lay legislature - yes, I think we have done a good job.
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"He stood with his head held high, critics screaming, and did what he truly felt was best for Europeia." - Common-Sense Politics He's the only person in NationStates who can successfully combine outrageous pomposity with a real support for democracy. - Indycar Racing Do I really need to talk about Anumia? The guy can write like Shakespeare, think like Socrates, and I learned on EuroChat yesterday that he can sing too. I bet he's hung like a bull moose. - Common-Sense Politics Anumia, you have a great mind. - Lethen Someone like Anumia only comes around once in a while. - Kabanatuanistan To be perfectly honest, I'm just going to trust Anumia and approve - Falconias I saw your amendment and wondered whether I had died and gone to heaven. It's beautiful. - Swakistek This is why we should all listen to Anumia. Clearly he is a god amongst men. - Fortana
You are not all knowing. You are not all powerful. You are not Anumia. - Griff I have the greatest respect for Anumia - don't let this thread fool you - but I wish he'd stop winning. - Hyanygo Actually, Hy, the things I wanted to say were: Go Anumia! I love Anumia! - Lethen Anumia with whatever power I have I hereby declare you the winner of everything, forever. - Fortana Long live the Emperor! All Hail Anumia, King of Kings! - Peaceful Llamas How about we realize democracy here is flawed and we make Anumia our dictator? - karthikking I agree with you, Anumia, as all Europeians should. - Swakistek To be honest I'm just going to vote whatever way Anumia votes. - Fortana
Awards
I fought in the Osiris Campaign.
Amusing Quotes
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Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:36 AM): I need you Sai'on'ay the Light Elf (Shower) says (7:37 AM): For? Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:37 AM): an Anumia vs Anumia debate Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:38 AM): Were doing a 4 part debating series with Europeia and Rougiers brought up doing a "Anumia vs Anumia" debate I want you to be our Anumia
Pretty interesting results. While I expected this Senate to be unpopular it hasn't done nearly as bad as I had first thought it would. This also looks like it mirrors the real world at the moment where it seems it would be easier to win by not being in the Senate.
I think we in the Senate should choose to take this as a compliment.
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The One. The Allfather. --
"He stood with his head held high, critics screaming, and did what he truly felt was best for Europeia." - Common-Sense Politics He's the only person in NationStates who can successfully combine outrageous pomposity with a real support for democracy. - Indycar Racing Do I really need to talk about Anumia? The guy can write like Shakespeare, think like Socrates, and I learned on EuroChat yesterday that he can sing too. I bet he's hung like a bull moose. - Common-Sense Politics Anumia, you have a great mind. - Lethen Someone like Anumia only comes around once in a while. - Kabanatuanistan To be perfectly honest, I'm just going to trust Anumia and approve - Falconias I saw your amendment and wondered whether I had died and gone to heaven. It's beautiful. - Swakistek This is why we should all listen to Anumia. Clearly he is a god amongst men. - Fortana
You are not all knowing. You are not all powerful. You are not Anumia. - Griff I have the greatest respect for Anumia - don't let this thread fool you - but I wish he'd stop winning. - Hyanygo Actually, Hy, the things I wanted to say were: Go Anumia! I love Anumia! - Lethen Anumia with whatever power I have I hereby declare you the winner of everything, forever. - Fortana Long live the Emperor! All Hail Anumia, King of Kings! - Peaceful Llamas How about we realize democracy here is flawed and we make Anumia our dictator? - karthikking I agree with you, Anumia, as all Europeians should. - Swakistek To be honest I'm just going to vote whatever way Anumia votes. - Fortana
Awards
I fought in the Osiris Campaign.
Amusing Quotes
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Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:36 AM): I need you Sai'on'ay the Light Elf (Shower) says (7:37 AM): For? Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:37 AM): an Anumia vs Anumia debate Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:38 AM): Were doing a 4 part debating series with Europeia and Rougiers brought up doing a "Anumia vs Anumia" debate I want you to be our Anumia
Actually, just looking at the "who you would vote for" results, I am surprised Rand isn't scoring higher. He deserves to be higher in that question.
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The One. The Allfather. --
"He stood with his head held high, critics screaming, and did what he truly felt was best for Europeia." - Common-Sense Politics He's the only person in NationStates who can successfully combine outrageous pomposity with a real support for democracy. - Indycar Racing Do I really need to talk about Anumia? The guy can write like Shakespeare, think like Socrates, and I learned on EuroChat yesterday that he can sing too. I bet he's hung like a bull moose. - Common-Sense Politics Anumia, you have a great mind. - Lethen Someone like Anumia only comes around once in a while. - Kabanatuanistan To be perfectly honest, I'm just going to trust Anumia and approve - Falconias I saw your amendment and wondered whether I had died and gone to heaven. It's beautiful. - Swakistek This is why we should all listen to Anumia. Clearly he is a god amongst men. - Fortana
You are not all knowing. You are not all powerful. You are not Anumia. - Griff I have the greatest respect for Anumia - don't let this thread fool you - but I wish he'd stop winning. - Hyanygo Actually, Hy, the things I wanted to say were: Go Anumia! I love Anumia! - Lethen Anumia with whatever power I have I hereby declare you the winner of everything, forever. - Fortana Long live the Emperor! All Hail Anumia, King of Kings! - Peaceful Llamas How about we realize democracy here is flawed and we make Anumia our dictator? - karthikking I agree with you, Anumia, as all Europeians should. - Swakistek To be honest I'm just going to vote whatever way Anumia votes. - Fortana
Awards
I fought in the Osiris Campaign.
Amusing Quotes
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Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:36 AM): I need you Sai'on'ay the Light Elf (Shower) says (7:37 AM): For? Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:37 AM): an Anumia vs Anumia debate Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:38 AM): Were doing a 4 part debating series with Europeia and Rougiers brought up doing a "Anumia vs Anumia" debate I want you to be our Anumia
The Right Honourable Aexnidaral "Crist" Seymour Somerset
Son of North East Somerset and Rachel Husband of Pichtonia Seymour Somerset, Phantasus Chastain, and Ogastein Father of Isaris, Klatonia, XIV, and America Billiards Brother of JGlenn, Apollo, Brunhilde, and Ninja Kittens
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President Vice President x2 Speaker of the Senate x4 World Assembly Delegate x2 Senator x9 Chief of Staff x2 Justice x3 Minister of Interior x3 Minister of Foreign Affairs x2 Deputy Minister City Councilor / Citizens' Assemblyman Chair of the EAAC/ACE
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, Awarded by President NES , Awarded by President Rach , Awarded by President Rach , Awarded by President Rach , Awarded by President HEM , Awarded by President HEM , Awarded by President HEM , Awarded by Vice President Calvin Coolidge
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For the record, I recommend against requiring comments, unless you want me (and presumably others) to be posting comments of . or ' or random letters just to have posted something there.
Thanks for running this poll, Calvin. Some thoughts:
I think numbers or a straight Approve/Disapprove system works better. It's difficult to quantify these results, as opposed to numbers, which you can average, or 2 options, which you can say "80% positive feelings." I would recommend one of these systems in the future.
Also, since I was curious, here's a quantitative analysis:
Summation Analysis
Senator
% Satisfied
% Content
% Dissatisfied
Point Average
Distribution*
Anumia
40
60
40
3.12
-0.17σ
Cat
60
76
24
3.40
+0.26σ
Celtian
40
68
32
3.04
-0.29σ
Ervald
28
52
48
2.80
-0.67σ
Pichtonia
60
80
20
3.56
+0.51σ
Rand
48
80
20
3.44
+0.33σ
* x̅ = 3.23, σ = 0.6442
Now, the Senators in order of post-term rating: 1. Pichtonia 2. Rand 3. Cat 4. Anumia 5. Celtian 6. Ervald
...and for your consideration, the order of election: 1. Cat 2. Anumia / Pichtonia 3. Celtian / Ervald / Rand
The Rt. Hon. Rand "Otis" Chastain, ESS EED Former Speaker of the Senate
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We can also create a new pronoun that we define as singular and gender neutral. Thing is we slip slightly into orwellian newspeak territory there.
shufordbrian
[12/30/15 22:59:57] Otis: shuf would you still like me if I were a woman [12/30/15 23:00:10] Shuford: hell yes
Trinnien
[21:05:54] Trinnien Augustan: I heard Calvin was considering, which is why i stopped that bullshit by naming him as my running mate
"% Satisfied" is % Highly satisfied + % Somewhat satisfied "% Content" is that + % Neutral "% Dissatisfied" is % Somewhat dissatisfied + % Highly dissatisfied
For point average, I assigned each rating a number value ("Highly satisfied" = 5, "Highly dissatisfied" = 1), and then... yknow... took the average.
Fun.
The Rt. Hon. Rand "Otis" Chastain, ESS EED Former Speaker of the Senate
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2018
Attorney General (President B----e/Rach, 11/7/2017 - 1/13/2018)
2017
Attorney General (President Cat/Writinglegend, 8/29/17 - 11/6/2017) Associate Justice (04/15/17 - 08/25/17, by President Calvin Coolidge) Minister of Culture (President Writinglegend, 06/25/17 - 08/25/17) Director of the Civil Service Office (Interior, Leo Drakan, 2/24/17 - 04/12/17) Speaker of the Senate (58th Senate, 01/14/17 - 03/04/17) Senator (58th Senate, 12/24/16 - 03/04/17)
2016
Senator (55th Senate By-Election, 7/19/16; 56th Senate, 8/6/16; 57th Senate, 10/16/16) Deputy Speaker of the Senate (Speaker A----a, 57th Senate, Oct. '16 - Dec '16) Minister of the Interior (President Writinglegend, 9/13/16 - 11/19/16) Minister without Portfolio (President HEM, 8/16/16 - 9/10/16) Deputy Speaker of the Senate (Speaker Isaris, 55th Senate) Director of the Civil Service Administration (VP HEM, 07/10/16 - 8/16/16) Europeian Republic Navy, Active Duty Mate (Grand Admiral WritingLegend, 02/09/16)
2015
Senior Deputy Minister of the Interior (Minister Aexnidaral, 02/15/16 - Resigned 3/19/16) Deputy WA Delegate for Communications (Delegate Mousebumples, 12/23/15 - Resigned 3/19/16) Elections Editor for the E-News Network (HEM, 12/21/15 - ?) Deputy Minister of the Interior in charge of Recruitment (Minister Malashaan, 12/06/15 - 02/13/16) Minister of the Interior (Pres. Writinglegend, 9/30/15 - 12/05/15) Deputy Chairman of the Citizens' Assembly (Chair Kuramia, 8/7/15 - 9/22/15) Chairman of the Europeian Imperialist Party
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Supported the continued growth of the Republic!
Ever noticed those little guys at the bottom of the website?
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Drecq
We can also create a new pronoun that we define as singular and gender neutral. Thing is we slip slightly into orwellian newspeak territory there.
shufordbrian
[12/30/15 22:59:57] Otis: shuf would you still like me if I were a woman [12/30/15 23:00:10] Shuford: hell yes
Trinnien
[21:05:54] Trinnien Augustan: I heard Calvin was considering, which is why i stopped that bullshit by naming him as my running mate