The National Atlasian: Keeping You Informed

[minionofmidas]

Nym doesn't have the personality or the decorum to be an Atlas Senator? Now that needs explaining.
(No problems with you not endorsing him o/c, in fact I thought you'd endorse Naso.)

[Colin]

Nym doesn't have the personality or the decorum to be an Atlas Senator? Now that needs explaining.
(No problems with you not endorsing him o/c, in fact I thought you'd endorse Naso.)

That was more directed at Phillip and Naso.

[Colin]

What Has Happened to the Left?
Is Trondheim/Democrat the Best They Could Come Up With?[/i]

When the Left united behind Lewis Trondheim of Hawaii and True Democrat of Pennsylvania many thought what could be a worse ticket for the left. Lets take a look at the candidates.

Lewis Trondheim has lost every race where he has actually faced opposition. The only office he ever achieve was Lt. Gov. of the Pacific Region. He was an unsuccessful VP candidate, has stood for governor and lost to Wildcard, and his only claim to fame is that he is the second in command for Al’s AFL-CIO.

True Democrat is also not a heap of experience either. He was a Senator for a month and won that because of AFDNC pocket votes and GOTV efforts. While he was an okay Senator, and was expected by many to be much worse, he still has only held that position and Lt. Gov. of the Northeast.

So what type of ticket is the left putting up? A ticket that has at least half of the experience of the Emperor/Alcon ticket or a StatesRights/Jake ticket. At least those tickets have at their heads men who have much experience in Atlasian government and politics.

The Trondheim/Democrat ticket is, most definitely, a sacrificial lamb ticket by the left. None of their good candidates want to take on the almost unstoppable Mr. Emperor or don’t have the time to be President.

The AFDNC’s and, conversely, the United Left’s best candidate, would have been Senator Nyman. Since he nor any other electable candidates from the left are running for the office of the Presidency we can expect Mr. Trondheim to poll rather well but will have to pull a miracle to beat Mr. Emperor.

[Akno21]

I feel compelled to respond.

While Lewis has little experience in elected office, that is mainly because of his district, which just recently elected it's first left-winger. He is a respected member of the forum, and has been around for a long time. Getting 17% while being openly socialist is some accomplishment, you have to admit.

True Democrat has more experience than Mr. Alcon in elected office, and is a perfectly credible member.

Lewis's experience is similar to that of PBrunsel's when he ran for President. Both have served in local office and not been Ernest-like in that faculty.

It is not a sacrifical lamb ticket. Kemperor has the edge because he has the Center, part of the left, and a good chunk of the right. The CJ has everything in place for him to win.

[PBrunsel]

Lewis's experience is similar to that of PBrunsel's when he ran for President. Both have served in local office and not been Ernest-like in that faculty.

That's a good point Akno. Personally I feel the "political expiereince" arguement is a crock of garbage. You can be a good President with out much expiereience, look at me.

Bad example, but....

[Akno21]

Lewis's experience is similar to that of PBrunsel's when he ran for President. Both have served in local office and not been Ernest-like in that faculty.

That's a good point Akno. Personally I feel the "political expiereince" arguement is a crock of garbage. You can be a good President with out much expiereience, look at me.

Bad example, but....

I just hope people who voted for you don't vote against Lewis because of experience. They can vote against him on other issues, but not that.

[minionofmidas]

What Has Happened to the Left?
Is Trondheim/Democrat the Best They Could Come Up With?[/i]

When the Left united behind Lewis Trondheim of Hawaii and True Democrat of Pennsylvania many thought what could be a worse ticket for the left. Lets take a look at the candidates.

Lewis Trondheim has lost every race where he has actually faced opposition. The only office he ever achieve was Lt. Gov. of the Pacific Region. He was an unsuccessful VP candidate, has stood for governor and lost to Wildcard, and his only claim to fame is that he is the second in command for Al’s AFL-CIO.

True Democrat is also not a heap of experience either. He was a Senator for a month and won that because of AFDNC pocket votes and GOTV efforts. While he was an okay Senator, and was expected by many to be much worse, he still has only held that position and Lt. Gov. of the Northeast.

So what type of ticket is the left putting up? A ticket that has at least half of the experience of the Emperor/Alcon ticket or a StatesRights/Jake ticket. At least those tickets have at their heads men who have much experience in Atlasian government and politics.

The Trondheim/Democrat ticket is, most definitely, a sacrificial lamb ticket by the left. None of their good candidates want to take on the almost unstoppable Mr. Emperor or don’t have the time to be President.

The AFDNC’s and, conversely, the United Left’s best candidate, would have been Senator Nyman. Since he nor any other electable candidates from the left are running for the office of the Presidency we can expect Mr. Trondheim to poll rather well but will have to pull a miracle to beat Mr. Emperor.

I agree that Nym (or Pete) would have been our best candidate...I wouldn't have run if they had.
Just a tiny clarification...

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I never stood for governor. I may have written myself in once. I did stand for lieutenant governor, losing to King, and -before that- twice for Senator, losing to StevenNick (in the first ever Senate election, after a very strange SC ruling) and John F Kennedy.
I'm a member of the AFL-CIO, but if I am "second in command" there, I don't remember it. I am Vice Chairman of the Progressive Caucus though, maybe that's where the confusion comes from.
And my only claim to fame is that nobody has stood in more elections than me - there has not been an Atlas general election - after the very first one - when I have not stood for office.

[PBrunsel]

Lewis's experience is similar to that of PBrunsel's when he ran for President. Both have served in local office and not been Ernest-like in that faculty.

That's a good point Akno. Personally I feel the "political expiereince" arguement is a crock of garbage. You can be a good President with out much expiereience, look at me.

Bad example, but....

I just hope people who voted for you don't vote against Lewis because of experience. They can vote against him on other issues, but not that.

Actually I am siding with you Akno. Political expierience is no reason to vote against a candidate. I vote for candidates based off their integrity.

[minionofmidas]

Lewis's experience is similar to that of PBrunsel's when he ran for President. Both have served in local office and not been Ernest-like in that faculty.

That's a good point Akno. Personally I feel the "political expiereince" arguement is a crock of garbage. You can be a good President with out much expiereience, look at me.

Bad example, but....

I just hope people who voted for you don't vote against Lewis because of experience. They can vote against him on other issues, but not that.

Actually I am siding with you Akno. Political expierience is no reason to vote against a candidate. I vote for candidates based off their integrity.

So do I have your vote then?

[Akno21]

Lewis's experience is similar to that of PBrunsel's when he ran for President. Both have served in local office and not been Ernest-like in that faculty.

That's a good point Akno. Personally I feel the "political expiereince" arguement is a crock of garbage. You can be a good President with out much expiereience, look at me.

Bad example, but....

I just hope people who voted for you don't vote against Lewis because of experience. They can vote against him on other issues, but not that.

Actually I am siding with you Akno. Political expierience is no reason to vote against a candidate. I vote for candidates based off their integrity.

Wow, that's a first, you siding with me
I vote on issues and qualifications. I think experience is part of qualifications, but not all of it. For example, I don't think Al Sharpton is qualified to be President, partly because he has no experience in large-scale elected office.

[Colin]

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I never stood for governor. I may have written myself in once. I did stand for lieutenant governor, losing to King, and -before that- twice for Senator, losing to StevenNick (in the first ever Senate election, after a very strange SC ruling) and John F Kennedy.
I'm a member of the AFL-CIO, but if I am "second in command" there, I don't remember it. I am Vice Chairman of the Progressive Caucus though, maybe that's where the confusion comes from.
And my only claim to fame is that nobody has stood in more elections than me - there has not been an Atlas general election - after the very first one - when I have not stood for office.

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Thank you I will post a correction.

[Colin]

Correction

In our article on Lewis Trondheim we said that Mr. Trondheim stood for Governor of the Pacific Region and was second in Command of the AFL-CIO. This should read that Mr. Trondheim has often been a candidate in the Pacfic Region and District 5. He has run for Lt. Gov. and lost, and has run for Senator twice and has lost. He is also Vice-Chairman of the Progessive Caucus not the AFL-CIO.

[minionofmidas]

Correction

In our article on Lewis Trondheim we said that Mr. Trondheim stood for Governor of the Pacific Region and was second in Command of the AFL-CIO. This should read that Mr. Trondheim has often been a candidate in the Pacfic Region and District 5. He has run for Lt. Gov. and lost, and has run for Senator twice and has lost. He is also Vice-Chairman of the Progessive Caucus not the AFL-CIO.

Thank you.

[King]

Mike Naso: ON THE ISSUES
King sits down with D3 Senate hopeful Mike Naso

King: If elected, what would be the first bill you would propose?

Mike Naso: A bill for longer "COOLING OFF" periods for those who buy firearms

King: Can you please elaborate?

Mike Naso: How so?

King: What do you mean by "longer cooling off periods"?

Mike Naso: Well, proposing legislation for longer waits before the person can actually get the weapon. They can buy it, but they have to wait for a time period to "COOL OFF" before they can actually OWN the gun.

King: How long are you proposing?

Mike Naso: You will see when I purpose it

King: Alright, next question. Under the PBrunsel Administration, relations with China have been tight. If elected, what plan do you have to ease relations with the country?

Mike Naso: Well, keep in mind, I am not running for President.

King: Yes, but as a Senator. Well, what is your position on Chinese relations?

Mike Naso: Well, I believe that the Chinese people need to find a way to get out from the grip of communism. Since the Soviet Union collasped in 1991, there has been alot less tension and more divergence. It seems as though the people of the communist ruled countries are taking action. I believe that with more and more people under the communist rule taking action, as well as the US waging against it, communism will become less and less of an issue.

King: What are somethings Senator Nym90 has done in his term that are cause for replacement?

Mike Naso: Well, don't get me wrong, Nym is a good guy. Our first president. I respect him. But there is a difference between Nym in FEB 2004...and Nym in JAN 2005.

King: What kind of differences?

Mike Naso: He has become less active, on the forum, and on AIM. He has been less active in general, infact when I try to have AIM conversations he is usually idle, or just never online. Also, it is almost like an Al Gore in 1988 vs an Al Gore in 2000.

King: I see, but Nym90 has been present for over 90% of the Senate votes. Are you saying he should be more in touch with the people he represents and not government 24/7?

Mike Naso: Yes, I believe that he should get more in touch with the people of the district. Start to propose more legislation, and get things done. However, he has not done that, I will.

King: The majority of District 3 residents are middle class workers. As a Senator, what would you introduce to not only create jobs, but make the benefits of those jobs suitable for a working families?

Mike Naso: Well, my tax plan will lower income taxes, and the lower income residents, will get the most relief. I believe by lowering taxs, that will allow more people to keep more of the money they earn. My tax relief would also allow consumers and small businesses to be able to grow and have more money, which will also help jobs and our economy.

King: Senator Nym90 introduced "The Environmental Protection and Intermodal Transportation Act" today which raises CAFE standards by 20 miles per gallon over the next two decades, increases the hybrid credit, and grants up to $1 billion to regions for development of transportation. Do you believe this bill is needed? If so, should any changes be made?

Mike Naso: Well, let me first say, I am an enviornmental guy. I feel that the bill works. I think that 1 billion may be too much. However, he wanted to introduce the bill. I have no say in it, but I just would like to point one thing out. You can not go crazy with money when you are in senate. A war, yes. Disaster relief, yes. However, I just believe that the senator has been somewhat rough when it comes to money, but I'll leave it at that.

King: So, in this time of war and disaster, you are saying we should stop new funding of domestic programs?

Mike Naso: Yes, well, look at the 1940's. Silver pennies, replaced the old pennies in order to help in the war. I think we should make war, and disaster relief our #1 priority when it comes to spending LARGE amounts of money. And, as you saw by my tax plan, I plan to help people save their money, not spend it away.

King: Even on programs that develop road and other transit projects?

Mike Naso:  Well, again, keep in mind I said not spending LARGE amounts of money.

King: Yes, but you just said that $1 billion in transportation grants was too much.

Mike Naso: Yes, however it was not for disaster relief, or war. One billion for THAT piece of legislation was too much.

King: Senator WMS recently proposed modifications to the controversial "Family Planning Acts" of former Senator Migrendel which eliminate key parts of the radically pro-choice bill. Other Senators have proposed scrapping it all together. What is your position on abortion and family planning programs? Do you believe life begins at conception?

Mike Naso: Well, I am against abortion except in the case of rape or incest. Some call that a conservative position on it, I call it a moderate position on it. I feel that Senator WMS did the right thing modifying the bill. I probably would have done the same thing. As for the second part of you question, yes I believe life begins at conception. The babie is living and breathing inside the women, not when it first comes out. YES I believe life begins at conception.

King: The public school system is being labeled as "disastrous" by some and there are many calls for reform. Do you believe the problems exist and what would you do to reform the system?

Mike Naso: Yes, there are problems in some, not all, but some schools.I believe that tougher security, being tougher on children to do what they are supposed to do, and for the teachers to take more action is what is needed. I support the NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT, by increasing accountability for students, that is needed as well.

King: On a final note, is there anything you would like to say to the people of District 3?

Mike Naso: I am asking for you vote. I know together, we can get things done, not only for DISTRICT 3, but for all of Atlasia.

King: Well, thank you for this little chat. Good luck with your campaign and I hope to see you again on election night.

Mike Naso: Thank you, sir. My pleasure.

[KEmperor]

Thats quite an interview.

[Bono]

The NRA will hunt you down like a Pointer.

[Sam Spade]

The NRA will hunt you down like a Pointer.

Who runs the NRA around these parts, or will I have to form the organization myself?

[Filuwaúrdjan]

The NUM wishes to issue a formal complaint about the Talking Politics interview with Mike Naso.
The IL NUM has not threatend to use force; Rhodes & Londonderry Mining Inc. has though.

We feel that this apalling slur may be the result of the Anti Labor bias of The National Atlasian and demand a full apology.

[PBrunsel]

The NUM wishes to issue a formal complaint about the Talking Politics interview with Mike Naso.
The IL NUM has not threatend to use force; Rhodes & Londonderry Mining Inc. has though.

We feel that this apalling slur may be the result of the Anti Labor bias of The National Atlasian and demand a full apology.

Don't take things so personal Al. No need to cry over a simple statement.

[Alcon]

The NUM wishes to issue a formal complaint about the Talking Politics interview with Mike Naso.
The IL NUM has not threatend to use force; Rhodes & Londonderry Mining Inc. has though.

We feel that this apalling slur may be the result of the Anti Labor bias of The National Atlasian and demand a full apology.

This was actually asked correctly in the original interview, and corrupted in the transcript. It has been corrected in the interview above; I apologize for any misrepresentation, but I don't think there's need to declare a bias because of an error like this.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

The NUM wishes to issue a formal complaint about the Talking Politics interview with Mike Naso.
The IL NUM has not threatend to use force; Rhodes & Londonderry Mining Inc. has though.

We feel that this apalling slur may be the result of the Anti Labor bias of The National Atlasian and demand a full apology.

This was actually asked correctly in the original interview, and corrupted in the transcript. It has been corrected in the interview above; I apologize for any misrepresentation, but I don't think there's need to declare a bias because of an error like this.

I'd guessed that... but where we would we be if someone wasn't complaining about the media being biased? :-)

[Nym90]

I would like to be interviewed by the National Atlasian at some point soon. I am not on AIM as much as I once was, but I would be more than willing to respond to a list of questions emailed to me.

[YRABNNRM]

The NRA will hunt you down like a Pointer.

Who runs the NRA around these parts, or will I have to form the organization myself?

We need an NRA...

[Colin]

I would like to be interviewed by the National Atlasian at some point soon. I am not on AIM as much as I once was, but I would be more than willing to respond to a list of questions emailed to me.

Well I will certainly try to do that sometime during the week.

[PBrunsel]

The NRA will hunt you down like a Pointer.

Who runs the NRA around these parts, or will I have to form the organization myself?

We need an NRA...

Seems like a good idea for my post Presidency.

We also need a Christian Temperance League.