The Office of JCL

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

Indianapolis, IN

I'd like to express my thoughts on this drive to call for a convention to overall the Atlasian Constitution. I can understand why some want to do so. Some believe the game is becoming stagnant and want to change legislative processes. This will not be getting my support. One of the proposed changes would end the regional system we have. There is a very good reason for the idea of seperation of powers and duel federalism. The federal government has no business dictating matters of family to the regions. The powers of the national government need to be clear, specific and limited.

Regarding the matter of unions I have examined a certain system used in Canada (discussion in Spamage for President thread) called the Rand Formula. Given my economic views I cannot in good conscience support any move towards. While I firmly believe unions have a right to be an advocate for individual workers going before management, I also believe that the individual has the right not to join said union and the rights and responsibilities that come with it. I believe union and non union labor can work together amicably and peacefully in the same shop. So why should one be forced to join a union as part of being hired to say an auto or steel factory? They shouldn't be. That's why I believe in right to work. It promotes a fair job playing field. Union exclusivity doesn't.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

Indianapolis, IN

I'd like to express my thoughts on this drive to call for a convention to overall the Atlasian Constitution. I can understand why some want to do so. Some believe the game is becoming stagnant and want to change legislative processes. This will not be getting my support. One of the proposed changes would end the regional system we have. There is a very good reason for the idea of seperation of powers and duel federalism. The federal government has no business dictating matters of family to the regions. The powers of the national government need to be clear, specific and limited.

Regarding the matter of unions I have examined a certain system used in Canada (discussion in Spamage for President thread) called the Rand Formula. Given my economic views I cannot in good conscience support any move towards. While I firmly believe unions have a right to be an advocate for individual workers going before management, I also believe that the individual has the right not to join said union and the rights and responsibilities that come with it. I believe union and non union labor can work together amicably and peacefully in the same shop. So why should one be forced to join a union as part of being hired to say an auto or steel factory? They shouldn't be. That's why I believe in right to work. It promotes a fair job playing field. Union exclusivity doesn't.

I and many others don't support the elimination of regional governments. Yet I support the new constitutional convention. The current constitution has flaws. I'm sure everyone, including yourself, know of something in the constitution they would like to change.

And I expressed my concerns regarding the current constitution in the first paragraph. I don't think a overall is needed.  Just a couple tweaks.

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I applaud the passage of the Mass Transit bill in the Mideast Assembly. This will allow for the next steps towards having a region wide system of mass transit. While the best methods are still via automobile and by plane having alternative forms of transit will promote job growth and further economic prosperity towards our region. I urge ZuWo to sign this bill. This is something that is widely supported across party lines and can be done in a fiscally responsible manner.

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Thank you Governor ZuWo for this appointment. I wish I were assuming these responsibilities under better circumstances but I will do my best for this brief term. Hopefully the people will elect me to a full term in its own right. There is more we can do to promote freedom and prosperity in the Mideast region. I know many don't see eye to eye with me but I'd like to ask for your help in this weeks election. A matter of national intrest has not caught me by surprise.There is talk of regional consolidation. I see this as a threat to our region and stand to defeat those who seek to rip the region asunder. If I were a member of any these other assemblies I would be incensed as well. So if you want to preserve this region regardless of party I ask for your help. It doesn't matter if you are a Federalist, Progressive Unionist, Liberal or pro-regionalist Labourite I ask for you help and vote in this weeks election.

Thank you and May God save and keep the Mideast and Atlasia

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Congratulations on being appointed. Also just wanted to say that you have my full endorsement for the Assembly.

As you have mine for your run for Lt.. Governor.

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Fellow Mideasterners:

I thank you for your support in this race. It was a close one. Any one of the six of us could've been on the outside looking
in. Njall brought a good fight and I expect him to be back soon. Yet we have business to attend to. That business is to preserve this region against those who seek to rip it apart like ravenous wolves for the sake of centralizing power in one monolithic government. With that improving our alternative forms of transportation like a regional wide light rail system would provide a massive opportunity for job growth for all Atlasians.

Its also a momentous day as the Colts won in a fashion I didn't expect. The running game. But remember Coach Pagano, don't abandon the passing game. I want to see Luck have 300 yards passing too. That trade shocked me like anyone. Welcome to Colts nation Trent Richardson.

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I'm not sure Atlasia is ready for this but an announcement may be forthcoming about a possible future plan.

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This is not the possible announcement. This is a bill I will submit for action in the Mideast Assembly.

Allocution of funds from Pacific Crises Stimulus Fund Act
1. Three Billon Dollars is specified for the purpose of improving rail stations for regional mass transit.
   A. Contracts are to be offered to non-union and union rail infrastructure workers
   B. The following cities are considered for this phase of improvements
        1. Baltimore Maryland
        2. Richmond Virginia
        3. Charleston West Virginia
        4. Columbus Ohio
        5. Cleveland Ohio
        6. Indianapolis Indiana
        7. Chicago Illinois
        8. St. Louis Missouri
        9. Kansas City, Missouri

2. Seven Billion Dollars are to be specifically utilized in the form of various tax cuts and credits as the Assembly and Governor shall decide or designated for the Rainy Day Fund

         

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

Is it your intention to tie section 1 of your bill to the "Mideast High Speed Rail Act", JCL?

In addition to.

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It's senate campaign time. If you have any questions just pop in and ask away.

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Don't forget to vote in the Federalist senate primary tomorrow. That is if you are a Federalist. For those who are I'd like to give you a reason to vote for me.


I see a fundamental flaw in Atlasian foreign policy. The folks in power want to aid the enemies of one our most important allies and sanction that friend unjustly. That friend while not perfect is the only liberal democratic(with a parliament) country in its entire region. I'm talking about Israel. For those who think that I hate the sons of Ishmael you couldn't be further from the truth. I have Arab friends. They also support my view on Israel as they are Christ followers as well. For those who say Israel is practicing apartheid I have news for you. Look at Israel's neighbors and their treatment of religious minorities and women before you judge Israel's property laws. I ask our Jordanian friends to take in their Palestinian brothers for the sake of regional peace and goodwill. If in the senate I will work to undo the Pro-Muslim bent of this government. Former Senator Ben would be ashamed of the national governments actions towards his people.

I know many of you think my social views are extreme but I am a moderate compared to many evangelicals. As we are the Atlasian party of the center-right we all kinds of conservatives to join us. This party needs the social conservative as much as we need the economic conservative or the national security conservative or the moderate or the various strands of libertarian. No wing should be treated as less than any of the other wings. If that happens that part could break away and it cost the party as a whole.

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I see a fundamental flaw in Atlasian foreign policy. The folks in power want to aid the enemies of one our most important allies

Please, do tell, what enemies are we aiding?

and sanction that friend unjustly.

Unjustly?

That friend while not perfect is the only liberal democratic(with a parliament) country in its entire region.

None are authoritarian regimes and some are democracies. Only democracy? Not hardly.

For those who think that I hate the sons of Ishmael you couldn't be further from the truth. I have Arab friends.

"I don't hate blacks. I have black friends. But..."

For those who say Israel is practicing apartheid I have news for you. Look at Israel's neighbors and their treatment of religious minorities and women before you judge Israel's property laws.

Is it okay to murder someone if a couple of your neighbors do so as well?

I ask our Jordanian friends to take in their Palestinian brothers for the sake of regional peace and goodwill.

As in annexation of the West Bank? On the table, but the Jordanians have expressed reluctance to the idea in the past.

If in the senate I will work to undo the Pro-Muslim bent of this government.

Good luck.

None of the countries afford full religious freedom towards non-Muslims.
The West Bank belongs to Israel. What I'm saying is let the Jews have their rightful land. Turkey is fast turning away from the West and towards a more fundamentalist strand of Islam. Is the government acting like Obama and aiding the Arab Spring revolutionaries?

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The administration is wrong on its view of the West Bank. The 1967 War happened. Israel won and thus got the West Bank as part of the treaty ending the war. Atlasia must recgonize those results. Israel is the rightful and duly recognized national sovereign over the West Bank.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

The administration is wrong on its view of the West Bank. The 1967 War happened. Israel won and thus got the West Bank as part of the treaty ending the war. Atlasia must recgonize those results. Israel is the rightful and duly recognized national sovereign over the West Bank.

This is false. The West Bank, Golan Heights, and Gaza Strip are under Israeli military occupation. They were seized during warfare and are not legally part of the State of Israel. No treaty was signed following the war that legally recognized the occupied territories as part of the State of Israel. Israel is neither the rightful sovereign (that'd be the State of Palestine) nor the duly recognized (see UN recognition of the State of Palestine) sovereign (it's an occupying power) of the West Bank.

Israel won them in just warfare thus they are legally part of Israel. You're taking Obama's position which is totally the wrong side. Israel is the rightful sovereign of that land by the decree of Divine Providence. My previous statement is correct.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

St. Louis MO


Fellow Atlasians,


I'm here today because there is a message and cause that being neglected in Atlasian politics. That message is that of conservatism.

As a Federalist one of our most dear causes is that of regional rights and decentralization. There is a movement out there that seeks to rip asunder the current regional make up and targets one region in particular for destruction. I can not stand by and let that happen. While I do understand the concerns over activity or the lack thereof, changing the regional structure in a wholesale manner is not a prudent course of action. Moving a few states around might be a more sensible move. That is if the states in question via a vote of their citizens accede to the proposal.

Also the issue of the family is one that needs to be reexamined. The centralizers want to dictate terms which are a hindrance to individuals of faith and conscience. Laws regarding marriage and divorce are better handled at the regional level. Regions should have more say in regards to adoption. The current arrangement simply doesn't work. Folks want to say social issues are off the table in total favor of liberalism. I don't conform to any truce on social issues. Why can't we have an honest discussion about these issues and have a fair and just compromise? Because social liberals and centralizers refuse to come to the table and discuss them openly and candidly.

The current administration and the candidates for president are making a colossal mistake in the realm of foreign policy. We don't sanction our friends and allies when they are working on internal infrastructure improvements because we think the land isn't theirs. In fact the land is theirs and for us to butt in on an internal issue is being a bad friend. That won't happen in my administration.

For these reasons I'm throwing my hat into the ring for President.

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My fellow Atlasians:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_wildcat

^this species is native to all of Israel but only parts of Jordan (which my running mate has "wisely" suggested is basically totally the same thing as Palestine) and the west bank. Thus the state of Israel is a kitty state and should exist. I oppose any policies that would threaten the existence of an independent feline state in Israel.

You are not my running mate kitteh.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

Pingvin is my running mate.

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I think I will write in JCL / Pingvin for presidential first preference because of your policy on regions.

The real ticket is JCL/Seatown

The ticket is JCL/Pingvin. The NM-AM who you align with has no place in my agenda.

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Don't forget to vote in the election this weekend.

Vote Federalist in the senate races. Rooney and Spiral are excellent candidates.
The presidential race has grown more intriguing with the write in candidacies of DallasFan/Jbrase and JCL/Pingvin.

Friends in Luimne and Matt are in the race as well. While I wish them the best I'm playing to win.

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Looks like this election is humming along. Don't forget to vote and if you would, write in JCL/Pingvin for your Presidential ticket. Remember if you preference me for President only Pingvin and Matt are valid running mates for me. Not any of the leftists who think they can claim the spot.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

Looks like this election is humming along. Don't forget to vote and if you would, write in JCL/Pingvin for your Presidential ticket. Remember if you preference me for President only Pingvin and Matt are valid running mates for me. Not any of the leftists who think they can claim the spot.

Why would Matt from VT be considered your running mate? He didn't declare a write-in candidacy, nor did he write you in on his ballot.

It's my way of telling NM-AM who I'd rather have then any of their party.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

Indianapolis, IN

It has been a wild ride the past week.  Going from a Senate campaign to a Presidential campaign wasn't an easy decision. The senate race is one I had been concentrating on for a serious amount of time and my efforts for whatever reason come up in vain. Lt. Governor Spiral will make a solid senator who will do the Mideast proud.

So why did I run an insurgent campaign for President? Not all voices were fairly heard in the electoral process. All the tickets were left of center and none of them merited my support in good conscience. The strict regionalist was not represented in any of the other tickets. The conservative voice was ignored again in the results. The party who professed to be of the center-right nominated a center-left candidate for President. There is no way you can avoid the President-elect Duke is of a left of center bent. The party power brokers chose a Faustian deal to win. Not only that, but conservatives hadn't been seen on the Federalist ticket in nearly a year with the possible exception of Hagrid's campaign. So I chose to run.

When Federalists prefer the Labour ticket over a Federalist write in ticket it makes me wonder where many of them really stand. I can understand you picking Duke over me but to pick the Labour ticket over one of your own in lower preferences is disrespectful.

Lumine, I hope to see you run again. Or maybe we have our coalition ticket sometime.

ZuWo, I hope you veto the repeal the Assembly's attempt to undo the ban on gender selective abortions.

Well.... I head back to my duties in the Assembly. This isn't my last Presidential campaign.

God Save Atlasia

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When Federalists prefer the Labour ticket over a Federalist write in ticket it makes me wonder where many of them really stand. I can understand you picking Duke over me but to pick the Labour ticket over one of your own in lower preferences is disrespectful.

Maybe they would prefer a President who knows how to spell?

I was using the British spelling on Labor/Labour.

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A lot of folks may not have even been aware that you were running a write-in campaign, while others don't vote for write-in's out of principle. I would urge you not to be so quick to judge.

Point taken.

When Federalists prefer the Labour ticket over a Federalist write in ticket it makes me wonder where many of them really stand. I can understand you picking Duke over me but to pick the Labour ticket over one of your own in lower preferences is disrespectful.

Maybe they would prefer a President who knows how to spell?

I was using the British spelling on Labor/Labour.

Because you're British?

Because he likes the non-mainstream version of it. To be fair, I use it a lot, but I am part Brit'.

Nix, I'm an American cousin of the Baron of Berriew. You guys would love his views on transgendered people.

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Hey JCL, why are you against gay people adopting kids?

I've been waiting three months for a response, Assemblyman.

The same reason I oppose gay marriage.