Yank for Senate HQ (Victory Speech)

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Not as well written as the ones that got deleted, but they will do.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Speech at the Memphis, Tennessee

February 12, 2011

Local Business Owner: It is wonderfull, that the IDS has a Senator who understands business and their concerns in making votes. Too often those people in Nyman forget about the needs of employers and assume they are just some greedy tycoon with bags of cash to role in. The vast majority of businessmen are hardworking, innovative, and self-made. They labor 2/3rds of the day or more, deal with a ridiculously complex and demanding tax code, regulations, and other gov't burdens that are often the product of misguided wishfull thinking and well intentioned nobility of altruistic but economically clueless officials. Our Senator understands the stresses that these items put on businesses and typically seeks to ensure that these issues are atleast considered before something gets rammed through unanimously. It is therefore with great honor and pleasure, that I introduce to your the Senator from the Imperial Dominion of the South, North Carolina Yankee.

Applause


Thank you guys, and thanks to [Insert Random Businessman A] for that warm welcome. I come here to a vibrant economic center, a manufacturing hub, to discuss the most important issue facing this country and this is its economy. The unemployment rate has declined slightly but we are kiding ourseves to think that these levels are acceaptable. We have had elevated levels of Unemployment for as long as can be remembered and part of the reason for that is something inherently and structurally flawed in this game and that is lack of reliablility and resonponsibility on the part of most officials. LAck of dilligence and inactivity creates and environment of insecurity and turmoil which are the exact opposite of the environment we should be creating for our economy.

One of the things that is holding the job creation back, is the already high and rising payroll tax, imposed to cover the long running deficit created by the establishment of Fritz care. At a time when inflation is rising, it is not wise to let the deficit run wild, and it needs to be restrained and reduced where possible and all new measures have got to be paid for. At the same time, having such a payroll tax policy is completely ludicrouse and it needs to be changed now!

Nothing can be done about the payroll tax in the absence of a change in healthcare policy. It seems that finally this debate is picking up steam in earnest after languishing for months. It is my desire to channel this into some kind of effort, that can pass, that will create a change in the current dynamic. There is a bill introduced by Senators Napoleon and MoPolitico that has some potential, but there are concerns ranging from it goes to far, to it doesn't do enough. I am decidely in the latter category. In my opinion, we should consider moving away from the Fritz care model and back towards a market based system with poor heavilly subsidized and the whole system heavily regulated to ensure fairness and quality. It would interesting to see the Regions take the lead on this effort and push these types of programs into place, even while Fritz care is still in place. Such efforts would need to include adequate coverage and subsidization of the poor, and adequate regulations to ensure quality to be viable alternatives to federal system. The Federal government could distribute monies to the regions for the sake of ensuring each has the adequate funding it needs to acheive the level of subsidization necessary. A subsidy models, directs scarce revenues towards those that need it, without asking tax payers to be responsbile for covering the rich and upper middle class, who are perfectly capable of providing such care for themselves. The regulations can be used to deal with any excesses of the private market that harm patients.

Another solution that should be looked at should be the re-introduction and re-implementation of a regular budget process that requires monthly or bi-monthly Senate approval. This would encourage the involvement of the GM and SoIA, force the Senate to pay attention to what both of them say and give a great place to utilize potential Senate committees, should such be put into effect. Doing this will restore stability and faith that gov't will provide the stability that it is expected to exude. It will also created grounds for public discourse on economic matters and provide a means by which to objectively call for deficit reduction and control. That will enable us to address concerns over potential deficit derived inflation, if such is occuring.

With responsible actions taken soon, we can reverse the economic misfortunes in which we find ourselves and provide a more prosperous future for this country and its people.

Thanks and Dave Bless!!!

The Senator leaves the event and hops a plane heading West. He booked in coach to save money.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

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The following are illegally leaked excerpts of the Baton Rouge Event:

Questioner A: What would you do to get the economy turned around?

Senator Yankee: There are three things that I would do to turn the economy around, ah a new health care policy for 1, ah budget, we need to revamp the budget process and lets see the third one, yeah the budget. Questioner yells out Education, oh year energy ah no, lets see..... I am sorry, I can't.

Questioner B: What is your position on the conscription?

Senator Yankee: We certainly need to do more, nope that is not it, sorry. Painfully long pause.

Senator Yankee's Closing Remarks: We must remember that as long we possess and preserve liberty, we will be free....Our country possess great wealth of resources, the rivers are full of fish, and other seafood. Especially that Maryland crab. Ever eat Maryland Crab? Fresh from the bay, a little butter? ...

After the event, Senator Yankee was overheard screaming the following on a cell phone: IT WAS NOT MY FAULT GOD DAMN IT!!! I WAS NOT PROPERLY PREPARED!!!

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

I miss the ranting speeches against cultural marxism.

I got bored with it after a few of those. Such high risk, low reward play often looses its appeal and it's intended target got less and less out of it.

I miss when we made joint appearances.

That is because we never talk anymore, because you are never on AIM anymore. If you were we could have coordinated something like that.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Speech in Austin, Texas

February 16, 2011

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is essential at this time of choosing, in an election in which we have so many great choices for President, to choose someone who will provide the bold and creative leadership that will lead this country back to greatness. Who will offer vision and solutions for the countries problems. Who will represent a clear change from the status quo and provide a real change in direction. People who understand that best solutions involve strong people more so then it involves strong governmnet. People who will seek needed game reforms and push issues that will drive the debate and improve the game. It is for these reason outline here, that endorse and plan to vote for the Zuwo/Jbrase ticket. I encourage all Atlasians who support that ticket to get out and vote early and often. For those who have yet to make a firm decision, I encourage them to take a second look at this strong combination for Atlasian. You many not agree with them on every single issue, but you will find a unique and strong team that will benefit Atlasia greatly as President and Vice President. I look forward to potentially helping their administration.

It is also appropriate to send a proper message about the tone and direction of Atlasia, whether we want a more partisan Atlasia where bickering rules the day, or one where people get along and work together while still fighting for their principles and advocating their issues. For those seeking to send this message, there is no greater ticket then the Andrew² ticket and therefore, I plan to give them my second preference and wish them the best of luck in this election. AHDuke99, has been a close friend and ally since the summer of 2009. His ah "ticket mate" AndrewCt, are both very capble and intelligent individuals fully capable of being President if they were to win the election, regardless of the character of their less than seious campaign so far.

Be sure to get out and vote!

Thanks and Dave Bless Atlasia!

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Speech in Atlanta, GA

February 16, 2011

Attention IDSers!!!

Before it is time to go the polls, I want to inform the people of the IDS of my decision to join the Imperial Bloc. As many of you know, last month my previous political home was unjustly raided by Feds, who proceeded to tear down by illegal dr.... er political marchine. Since then I have carefully weighed the several solicitations sent to me to join various parties. I have come to the conclusion that at this point in time, that the Imperial Bloc best represents what needs to occur in the next few months and it is as a member of the Imperial Bloc that I will serve as representative of the IDS, in the Senate of Atlasia. However, just like with the RPP, I will be sure to represent all IDSers and serve both all IDSers and Atlasians in my activities as Senator, regardless of who what party affiliation they may have, just as I have done in my previous terms as Senator and just as I served as President Pro Tempore. I look forward to seeing the voters verdict on my campaign and representing the IDS in the Senate if that is the will of its voters.

Thanks and be sure to vote!

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

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Townhall Meeting in Tallahassee, Florida

Ask Yankee Anything!!!

Begins: Now
Ends: Tomorrow at the same time


I have snuck out of Tampa while Jbrase wasn't looking to do some campaigning. I had planned an NC kickoff on the 6th with a speech in Greensboro, followed by events in GA, SC and LA but events transpired to keep me from doing that. I still intend to squeeze in as many of these events as possible over the next few days.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Senator, you've served in the Senate for what, three years now? And a good part of that as Dean and President Pro Tem. What has caused you to stay in the Senate versus other offices?

Also, endorsed (sorry, write-in and none of the above).

First off, it is impossible to be both Dean and PPT at the same time. TJ in Cleve is the current Dean of the Senate.

The reason is that I think I provide a level of stability and commitment to the game that has been an asset to the IDS and to game. I also feel an obligation that as long as I am able to provide this and other qualities to the IDS, that I should continue to do so until an opportunity arouse that I could provide more in a different capacity or they render a judgement that my services aren't desired anymore. I have always considered heavily whether or not to run each time that I have and it has never been a forgone conlusion that I would run again usually until I announced or just prior to that.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Senator, you've served in the Senate for what, three years now? And a good part of that as Dean and President Pro Tem. What has caused you to stay in the Senate versus other offices?

Also, endorsed (sorry, write-in and none of the above).

First off, it is impossible to be both Dean and PPT at the same time. TJ in Cleve is the current Dean of the Senate.

The reason is that I think I provide a level of stability and commitment to the game that has been an asset to the IDS and to game. I also feel an obligation that as long as I am able to provide this and other qualities to the IDS, that I should continue to do so until an opportunity arouse that I could provide more in a different capacity or they render a judgement that my services aren't desired anymore. I have always considered heavily whether or not to run each time that I have and it has never been a forgone conlusion that I would run again usually until I announced or just prior to that.

My mistake. I saw you marked as Dean and PPT somewhere on the Wiki.

What's your opinion on AG Fuzzy's recent action regarding the Trojan Act?

Ah yes the wiki. Speaking of Wikis and Fuzzy I had an idea I wanted to pitch to him about the matter, but my computer problems sort of delayed that for now.

I think the AG should leave the IDS and its "practices" be. These "invasive" measures which they have "engaged" in are a "violation" of our region's rights thus further emphasizing the need for the continued vigilance with regards to the "protection" thereof, because obviously Nyman refuses to stop "screwing" with us.

Couldn't resist doing that.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Baton Rouge

June 15, 2012

Good Evening Louisiana!

As many of you know, I am accustomed to long speeches full of energetic outbursts from the crowd as well as my own personal charm and grammatical errors. Unfortunately, as result of typing this while lying on a hard floor, this speech will have to be somewhat condensed. I apologize for this inconvenience.

Recently, the Imperial Dominion of the South was subjected to the most outrageous harrassment and invasive treatment at the hands of the Federal Department of Justice. It is unfortunate, but no surprise that the Federal Goverment can't leave good honest southern folk be as they seek to carry on their daily affairs. I am glad that the perpetrators of this violation of the South have decided to reverse their ways and seek to address this matter in the courts. This is the best path and the only one that could be carried out without the potential for unneeded drama and maybe worse from certain less reasonable people in our respectable region. Such acts would be completely undesirable and I am glad we likely won't have deal with such people in this matter.

The whole affair has shown that a potential exists for the over reaction by federal officials when they pursue the enforcement of the federal laws for which they are response for dispensing with. As a result of this concern, I have introduced legislation to ensure that the enforcement of federal laws do not interfere with the legal and necessary functions of the regional goverment. I look forward to bringing this legislation before the Senate and hopefully getting it passed so that this risk has been dealt with.

Thank You and Dave Bless!!!

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Memphis, Tennessee

June 23, 2012

Respected Citizens! Regionalists!

It pains me that most of my grand plans for this campaign have been uphended from the beginning by something as stupid as a corrupt winsocket. Though we shouldn't be surprised considering how many times this game has been ruined by something involving the word "sock" already. I had planned to talk about the economy in atleast three speeches and hold several more townhalls. I also wanted to come here and address the most directly affected victims of the recent federal incursion.

We should stand firm against attempts to harrass and harm our region, such as that which has so recently afflicted this grand city and several other locations throughout this grand region. I have always been a federalist myself and I do beleive that currency should remain the purview of the federal government, however the response of the federal government to this policy and the excessive actions engaged upon to enforce it have rendered the south united behind efforts to resist them and I consider it to be a pleasure to engage in this fight. It is my opinion that uptmost efforts be made in the courts to see that the IDS in vindicated legally. The chances of such be as they may, that shouldn't impact our efforts to seek a positive result from them.

As for the economy, we have taken measures to improve both the short term economy and at the same time take a long term approach with regards to keeping the budget balanced. However, I do have a concern that the economy has been sacrificed unnecessarily to reduce the deficit, which is already at a manageable level, by a small amount that would have minimal positive effects spread out over a very long time. An attempt to cap the final rounds of hikes in the payroll tax was defeated by just such a mentality. While keeping the gov't solvent and the public finances in order are essential to long term growth, that standard has in my opinion been met to enough of an extent to allow for certain stimulative measures to be enacted, so as to aid the short term economic situation.

Very soon we will have a proposal before the Senate that would lead to great changes in the structure of the regions and the Senate. While this bill has been crafted by and introduced by my hand, it is the proposal of a constituent and doesn't represent my goals or opinions. It is clear that both the Senate size and the exact reddrawing of the map will cause emense controversy such that passage of any reofrm may not be possible at all. If such is possible, it must gain the support a of a broad majority of the populations in each regions as well as that of each affected state as the approval of those affected is required on a state by state basis. Also, it is essential that important balance between regional and popular interests is preserved within government so as to ensure that regional rights are not infringed upon.

I consider an honor to represent the IDS and I thank those who have already voted for me in this election and ask those who have yet to vote to consider voting for me to be your representative in the Senate once again.

Thanks and Dave Bless!!!

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Wilmington, NC

June 25, 2012

Southerners!


I want to thank you for once again placing your faith in my devotion and service to the IDS. I know the last three weeks have been less then ideal for you guys as well as myself. I made promised that I would get the problem fixed and be back up to speed and I accomplished that. I had only wished it had happened sooner then it did, preferably at least a week before the election started. Unfortunately, the situation is as it is. I am glad that I was able to provide some modicum of a campaign in the few events that I managed to hold and that the Senate didn't suffer all that much as a result of my reduced access and ability.

I laid out some of my goals for this next term and I will breifly restate them. I plan to investigate the reasons for persistenently high unemployment and what exactly the Senate can do to address them. Then I plan to take this and use it craft and enach policies in a bipartisan fashion to see if we can't find away to get it moving down more swiftly. In the entire time I have been in the Senate, there hasn't been a single occasion in which aren't in recession, in recovery, or suffering from painfully high and intollerable levels of unemployment.

I also plan to persue reform options as they arise to try and boost the game, its functionality and activity levels. However, these changes must be practical in that they have a chance of achieving the desired results, they must not interfere with region rights or the balance between regioanl and popular interests, and they must carry a broad consensus of support otherwise they will not be passed in any event.

One of the new big things that is to come in the rest of this Senate and th next Senate is the establishment of the committee structure and the implementation thereof. It is my hope that these will prove successfull and that they will produce a positive effect on the Senate's legislative activities and by extention the game itself. I will seek to exert every effort necessary to ensure that this result comes to pass with regards to the Committees.

I thank the Imperial Dominion of the South for its continued faith and trust in my devotion to this game and to this region.

Thanks and may Dave Bless Atlasia and the IDS!!!