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Topic Started: Nov 5 2014, 08:22 PM (155 Views)
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Nov 5 2014, 08:22 PM
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Senate Election Notes
- Is this the age of Drecq (which I pronounce perhaps mistakenly as Drake)? Last election, he was the most popular candidate for Senator and became Speaker. This is somewhat surprising because he hasn’t always been the most centrist and “peaceful” of political characters. It is good to see that style get success. - Will the hunk in the speedo win this time? So far, Notolecta is the only non-incumbent running however this could change rather quickly. Last time, Notolecta lost out to myself so can Mr. Speedo claim victory this time? His term as Chairman of the CA has been solid I believe albeit a bit dry. - Will we see a better election than the Presidential one and the last Senate one prior to the running of a multiple of people? - Calvin Coolidge has not yet run yet despite being online to do so… which would be unfortunate since he has done a solid job in the role.
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- I once again have the question why we need an electoral panel when we can simply set it as a law how many seats there will be depending on how many people run. My worry is that it gets it wrong sometimes and that we can be doing a better job of ensuring it doesn’t. I recall bringing this up previously but it also failing at the time. - The question of Senate Committees should be interesting. There is always this balance of power between the legislature and executive. We have seen a really strong executive recently and this has resulted in the decline of projects like committees.
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The Iron Rebel
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Nov 5 2014, 08:32 PM
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Calvin Coolidge
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Nov 5 2014, 08:45 PM
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Is this the age of Drecq If this isn't the age of Drecq, I don't know what is. He's done dynamite work in the Senate, and deserves all the praise he's getting about it. If people want to attack him for not being "peaceful", then they don't know what the Senate's about.
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Will the hunk in the speedo win this time? His term as Chairman of the CA has been solid I believe albeit a bit dry. *pictures Noto in a speedo* We might have different definitions of "solid". 
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Will we see a better election Maybe if we get another riot... I think we have a wide pool of talent to draw from this election, and it would be a shame if many of them didn't run.
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Calvin Coolidge has not yet run yet despite being online to do so... I could say the same to you. I may or may not have other plans. Rest assured, I plan to make a run for something in the near future.
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we can simply set it as a law how many seats there will be depending on how many people run You know you're in the Senate, right? Draft a law if you feel strongly about it.
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We have seen a really strong executive recently and this has resulted in the decline of projects like committees. I'm not so sure those things are as related as you think. I feel like committees didn't work because of the Executive's lack of interest, not because they had to be held any less accountable. Both strong and weak executives would benefit from scrutiny, and I hope that committees make a comeback very soon.
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Rach
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Nov 5 2014, 08:47 PM
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This newspaper currently does not report on it's employees or owner, the Senator Rachel Eriksen.
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Nov 5 2014, 11:20 PM
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This newspaper currently does not report on it's employees or owner, the Senator Rachel Eriksen. Currently like...today?
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Nov 5 2014, 11:33 PM
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We also have new policies on rabble rousers
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Nov 6 2014, 02:47 AM
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I think it's legitimate of Calvin to ask why, if you feel strongly about something, you haven't used your position to do anything about it. Granted, your candidacy was a joke, but you've performed well enough as a Senator regardless.
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Nov 6 2014, 02:49 AM
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It is because when I brought it up before I recall opposition to the idea and I'm not sure if it would be worth a second go around. Another reason is I have simply re-thought of this currently and didn't think of that possibility.
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Nov 6 2014, 03:19 AM
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Yes, I still favor the current electoral panel system. So there may be truth to that.
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Nov 6 2014, 08:11 AM
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We also have new policies on rabble rousers
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Nov 7 2014, 03:27 AM
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- You know we are in a state of luxury when the committees are the biggest issue this election thus far between candidates.
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Nov 7 2014, 03:46 AM
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Signature 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.
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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
- Klatonia,Jul 5 2011
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Drop dead, Dre.
- Lethen
- Aug 15 2013, 03:00 AM
You think I fact-check the shit I say? 
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