Napoleon/Kalwejt June 2012: Time to Revive This Game!!!!

[Napoleon]

A new poll was released showing the Napoleon/Kalwejt ticket with a double digit lead over the nearest opponent. We asked Governor Napoleon for his thoughts.

"It goes to show that when you look beyond the surface, when you examine the issues, we are favored. The Atlasian people respond positively to our message of experience, ideas, and unity. They like that we have the most independent ticket in the race. They want an active leader. I am not surprised that we have momentum on our side going into these last two weeks of the campaign. Im looking forward to a debate with the other candidates."

[Napoleon]

Vice Presidential Reform is something we want to accomplish right off the bat. I was a supporter in the Senate and Kalwejt has been trying for a long time. I am proud to have the endorsements of the overwhelming majority of our recent vice presidents whether conservative or liberal- Marokai Blue, Dallasfan65, current VP Tmthforu94, and of course my own running mate, Kalwejt.

[Napoleon]

I don't understand the fuss about the Dibble. Are we going after bitcoins next? The IDS may seem strange to us but it isn't our place to force our culture upo n them. I don't agree with it but I don't think they have crossed the constitutional line.

[Napoleon]

Governor, would you be open to a debate early next week?

Yes.

[Napoleon]

Added to schedule:

June 20- Farewell Speech, New York City (Governor's Office)
June 21- Moving out, total campaign recap (Hartford)
June 22- campaigning in Seattle, WA
June 23- campaigning in Detroit, MI
June 24- campaigning in Miami, FL

[Napoleon]

I have placed Ham Rove in charge of all GOTV operations.

[Napoleon]

On behalf of a constituent:

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I do not believe this would hurt the game at all, as this bill simply removes clutter and allows inactive players to re-register if they would like.

Personally, I am glad Redalgo wasn't deregistered and is eligible to run for the Senate. Then again, I value functionality over...whatever one might call kicking voters out and forcing them to re-register...unnecessary hassle?

There are many reasons why one might miss an election...especially there first one, when they might not know the election dates. Even our President missed the last election. It happens. I hope you withdraw this bill.

I believe in growing Atlasia. We don't have enough players. Kicking people out of the game for silly reasons is crazy. I hate seeing unopposed elections. I don't like having empty offices. This bill is not a solution; it creates problems. I am proud of the fact that as Governor, there has never been less declared candidates than offices being elected during my term in the Northeast, which is hopefully going to be the new norm.

[Napoleon]

We don't have enough players.

We don't have enough active players. We have 144 citizens, but some do not participate in the game.
I believe that the CDC Act will neither promote increased activity nor discourage it.

They can't participate in the game if they get deregistered for no apparent reason.

[Napoleon]

We don't have enough players.

We don't have enough active players. We have 144 citizens, but some do not participate in the game.
I believe that the CDC Act will neither promote increased activity nor discourage it.

They can't participate in the game if they get deregistered for no apparent reason.

Not true: under the bill, they can re-register the instant after the deregistration and participate all they want.

There is no reason to make the process more tedious.

[Napoleon]

And as I have already demonstrated, your position is misguided, maybe even offensive. A new Atlasian may not know the election schedule. Once deregistered, may not be aware of it. Maybe the poster was unable to vote for some reason or another, as happened to even our own President. Too bad, good bye- that isn't how Atlasia should be operating. Not at all.

This is all aside from the fact that I don't believe that the RG needs to have to manage all of this on top of the normal duties- I highly doubt you plan on serving forever and it is a pretty thankless position as is.

[Napoleon]

I respect your opinion, Governor, but I disagree with it. I apologize if you have taken offense - it was far from my intent. Regardless, I think we've both laid out good cases for our ways of thinking - we'll let the Senate decide. I will say no more on this matter unless asked to do so by that esteemed body. I have strayed too far already from the impartiality of my office.

I wasn't referring to offending me, by the way, but the "rejected" new members. I think our country should allow for innocent mistakes and I think our country should be doing what we can to retain and invite members. I use the example of Redalgo, who happened to miss his first election. I have no idea why, but he clearly wants to participate and I think he will make a great Senator. And I would point out that if he hadn't known he had been deregistered, and tried to declare for the Senate seat when he did, he wouldn't be able to run and we would still have zero candidates. I hope you and the supporters of this bill are able to give some consideration to the practical concerns I see in this bill even if you don't share my belief that the bill is unnecessary and complicating.

Also, I disagree that serving us as RG should prohibit you from taking political stands. As long as you aren't abusing your power, you should feel comfortable doing what you would like (though I would consider toning down the pessimism toward new members- my preferred approach is positive encouragement).

[Napoleon]

This is a totally ridiculous thing to get worked up over.  If you do absolutely nothing in Atlasia and have shown your inactivity time and time again, there's nothing wrong with being asked to take a few seconds to post in the registration thread again.  At least taking off the people who don't do anything gives us a good idea of how many people actually do anything.  As I have said for the third time, I will make compromises to the legislation, but I am not withdrawing it.

That isn't what this bill does, Senator.

[Napoleon]

Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch have been fired. My new campaign song will be Connecticut Uber Alles, written by Snowstalker and performed by Snoop Dogg.

Atlasia needs a President that can transcend typical partisan divides to get things done. I know that I can be that leader. Despite the attacks made against me by rival campaigns, I proudly stand by my record of working across partisan and political divides. My pragmatic approach works.

Throughout my "career", we have accomplished Constitutional reform, OSPR reform, Cabinet reform, VP reform, SOAP reform: all nonpartisan efforts. We ended the wars with support from leftists and rightists. We saved health care by working across the aisle. We invested in education and infrastructure with proposals that had bipartisan support. Remember these facts when they try to tell you otherwise.

As Governor of the Northeast, I learned what it is like to be a successful executive. I have had to work with right wing majorities in the legislature and I have had to work with left wing majorities in the legislature and progress was made no matter what. In fact, this most recent session had an Assembly that was only 20% Liberal: I haven't had a problem working with Labor, Whigs, and Independents. These skills will come handy as President- the job is tougher, the legislature is twice as large, a Cabinet needs managed, there are more bills being debated- but I believe that my pragmatic approach will work.

As President, I will work with all Senators to reduce unemployment, which I hope to push below 6% nationally. I will work with all Senators to reduce the deficit without slashing the programs Atlasians rely on. I will work closely with the Senate and party will not matter. Kalwejt and I are tested and trusted: we will get the job done and are honored to have your support. Thank you.

Governor Napoleon (for now)

[Napoleon]

The "debate" has been unsatisfactory in demonstrating the policies of each ticket. I will be publishing a list of presidential policy priorities (PPPs) to complement everything my campaign has put forward to this day.

[Napoleon]

I think both Clarence and I would agree that we'd be eager to answer any policy questions at all in the debate... they just need to be asked.

Tweed presumably wouldn't, but that's different.

Im not really interested in your positions. I am interested in what you plan to actually do. Not exactly the same thing. Without a moderator I don't see much purpose. My thread is always open for any questions at any time.

Edit: because asking a question would be something I am interested and not show what you are interested in.

[Napoleon]

Yes, or I missed it when you posted it.

[Napoleon]

So... you criticize the debate thread for being unsatisfactory vis-a-vis policy, yet disregard both me and Clarence when we point out that we're more than willing - eager, even - to talk about said policy in the debate?

What's the problem?

Stop obfuscating.

[Napoleon]

Sorry, if my post wasn't clear I apologize. You should talk about the policies you will pursue as president. Like some sort of agenda. I think everyone has a good idea of where we stand on most issues.

[Napoleon]

Presidential Policy Priorities

I will seek the creation of a national university system, with campuses in all five regions. This system will give us the capacity to educate more of our young people and expand their opportunities for future careers, with the additional benefit of construction ans education job creation.

I will seek the prohibition of federal "land swaps", a modified version of a previous proposal of mine that will not interfere with regional lands.

I will seek to prohibit using tips or commissions from counting toward an employee's minimum compensation.

I will seek to diversify the tax code and decrease income tax rates if possible. It is too easy to evade an income tax for the very wealthy.

I will negotiate fair agreements with China regarding their currency and work to mediate conflicts in the Middle East through diplomatic means.

I will reconsider our use of drone technology and the moral hazards associated with it.

I will push for programs designed to help those struggling with mental health and disabilities by giving them options for treatment or therapy with compassionate care.

I will reform immigration laws and allow foreign students studying in Atlasia the opportunity to work here and apply for citizenship.

These policies will help Atlasia move forward and I will closely with Senators of any party to ensure they become law, in addition to proposals from individual Senators that may come forward.

[Napoleon]

I am now a Mideast resident. I will always love the Northeast region, but it is time to see what others can do there. If I am needed for anything, I am here and willing to help. The reason for my move: a simple change of pace. Being a political minority has its own sort of fun.

Now, back to business, I have tried to present to you the policies I support and will pursue as best as I can and I have used examples from my time in the Assembly, Senate and as Governor to back up what I present. Hopefully, you found this campaign informative enough. I would have liked to see more discussion of critical issues, and I still do not know what exactly some of my opponents intend to actually do if elected, but I trust that voters will make the right choice when they go to vote. I encourage anyone voting for me to give their second and third preferences to the Tweed and Oakvale tickets in any order, and stay united. While the bulk of the campaign is now complete, the election is just getting started, if you know what I mean. My record of accomplishment, activity, and ability to compromise is unrivaled in this race, excepting perhaps my own running mate. If you find these as important as I do, I would appreciate your support.

In the meantime we will be criss-crossing the country, and refusing to back down in the fight for progress. It is easy to talk a good game in campaign mode; it is more difficult to actually show something for it while governing. Napoleon/Kalwejt June 2012- Results over Rhetoric. Time to revive this game.

[Napoleon]

Polls are open! Please vote for Kal and I so we can bring about an Atlasian Renaissance!

[Napoleon]

You may not have gotten the Presidents endorsement, but you got the next best thing: Mine!

Good luck, and I'm very proud I voted for you!

I would say yours is better. At least yours was unexpected.

[Napoleon]

I echo Kalwejt. Thank you for coming to vote for us! Please continue voting for us or even giving us your second preference, which can be decisive!

[Napoleon]

You may not have gotten the Presidents endorsement, but you got the next best thing: Mine!

Good luck, and I'm very proud I voted for you!

I would say yours is better. At least yours was unexpected.

Why thank you

Don't retire.

[Napoleon]

Endorsed and voted for in first preference!

Thanks soon-to-be Senator!