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An Interview on Presidential hopes?; With a black and white Europeian
Topic Started: Sep 3 2014, 05:02 AM (83 Views)
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Rach Hey Calvin and welcome to the Globe or as we're called in other parts of the world "the Runes"!

CalvinCoolidge XD I didn't think you'd take me up on my offer.

Rach First I have to ask you and I'm sure our readers are curious as well, why did you choose the name of former U.S. President Calvin Coolidge and why do you use a panda for your avvie?

CalvinCoolidge I chose Calvin Coolidge because I researched the presidents a lot when I was a kid, and I liked Coolidge's way of governing. I have adapted his laissez-faire style of governing in my nation to be freedom to do pretty much anything. I use a panda as my avatar because I like pandas.

Rach How have you found Europeia so far?

CalvinCoolidge So far, I think Europeia is, for the most part, a very welcoming region. Newcomers are generally treated well, and mistakes are usually forgiven, if the person who makes the mistake works hard to fix it. There are also great chances to get involved, like the CA, or the media center, that give a lot of variety.

Rach Yes and you've taken advantage of those chances to become a Minister fairly quickly and potentially a Senator. What would you attribute your quick rise in Europeian politics to and what would you recommend to other keen newer members?

CalvinCoolidge I think the reason I've become a Minister is because of the things I just mentioned. If a newcomer works hard, and shows activity and dedication, then this region will reward that. So, that is what I would say to other newer members. If you want to succeed in Europeia, put in the effort, and you'll go far.

Rach With regards to Senate committees, how exactly do you foresee working with the executive in a closer partnership as your platform suggests?

CalvinCoolidge Well, the main thing I want to change about the committees is simply the activity level. Oftentimes, a committee would start going in an interesting direction, or ask the tough questions, but they would go nowhere, because nobody would respond.

The Executive needs to pay better attention, if that is their reason, or at least show a little effort. Senators in these committees should not let up like they have in the past. If an issue is not addressed, stick with those small changes, I think the committees could really show their full potential.

Rach So how do propose Senators should get the attention of government members who aren't replying to these questions?

CalvinCoolidge Well, the only way I saw that was effective was the public summons. If that is what it takes to make sure the Executive is held accountable, that will have to do. It should be the Executive's duty to keep the region informed, especially when the region, through the committees, are asking direct questions. If they don't answer. they deserve to be called out in public for it. Once the precedent is set up, I hope the Executive can take its cue without such tactics.

Rach Do we know if there were attempts to privately tell them to come?

CalvinCoolidge Well, the public summons did mention "attempts have been made to contact you and the Minister via Private Message" so I would have to assume that they did, but those attempts failed.

Rach How do you feel your term has gone so far with regards to communications?

CalvinCoolidge I think that this term has been a definite improvement over the terms of my last two predecessors. I'm not going to take full credit for what MinComm has accomplished, but with a daily EBC Wire, and a fairly constant stream of articles and dispatches, I certainly feel proud of what has been done, with the aim to continue this for the remainder of the term, and hopefully beyond.

Rach Last but not least because I know we're running a bit short of time here, will we eventually see President Calvin Coolidge? Not of President of the United States but of Europeia. Or at least a potential run?

CalvinCoolidge I was elected by the people of New Jersey to serve as their governor for the next three years, and that's what I plan to do. :P

Rach Thank you for your time Mr. Minister

CalvinCoolidge Thank you for having me.
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I am on a tear today and now have 3 super ideas > : )
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That New Jersey answer looks awfully familiar.
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Good interview ^_^
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:wub: Pandas! xD

Nice interview. :)
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That New Jersey answer looks awfully familiar.
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