Office of former Governor Oakvale: Adios, all, and thank you!

[Oakvale]

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Hello, Pacific citizens and other assorted Atlasians! I'm Oakvale, Governor of the region, and here's some useful information.


General information

Introduction to Atlasia

Offices

Office of the Governor, Oakvale (...)
Office of the Lieutenant Governor, ArchangelZero.
The Pacific Court, headed by Justice fuzzybigfoot

Articles on the wiki:

The Pacific
Our laws
The Pacific Constitution




Note: The first few pages of this thread date from my time as Lieutenant Governor, so skip ahead to get to the current stuff.

[Oakvale]

There is as much chance of a Populares candidate running in the Pacific as there is an ice cube standing a chance in hell.

Hell, I'd probably vote for them just to break the monotony.

But yeah, the Pacific seems to be the most left-wing of the regions, as far as I can tell.

[Oakvale]

There is as much chance of a Populares candidate running in the Pacific as there is an ice cube standing a chance in hell.

Hell, I'd probably vote for them just to break the monotony.

But yeah, the Pacific seems to be the most left-wing of the regions, as far as I can tell.

Well you see I tried to do something about that last summer. As a result,  I accidentally brought, the closest think to Osama Bin Laden this game will see, into the game. Most of the Pacific Conservatives are also no longer in the Pacific. Well I won't restate the history, its easily available.

By the way, I don't think we have been formerly introduced. My name is North Carolina "Crazy Old Yank" Yankee, Senator of the Southeast. Known for my controversal statements which my "friends" on the left love to remind me of and trying in vain to save this game from the gates of hell (and no I don't me active Religion, but the Religion of Activity). And they don't call be crazy for nothing, sometimes I just go really nuts. How about you? Anything special about you?

Good to meet you!

I dunno if there's anything particularly interesting about me, but I'm hoping to somehow magically restore activity to the Pacific region by begging other political parties to do something.

[Oakvale]

You're not actually going to do anything.

[Oakvale]

For the sake of making some kind of announcement, I've happily discovered that I can, in fact, vote in the Pacific legislature.

Like this.

Obviously, I have voted to regulate snowmobiles solely because of Sarah Palin's snowmobiling snowmobilin' husband.

[Oakvale]

For the sake of making some kind of announcement, I've happily discovered that I can, in fact, vote in the Pacific legislature.

Like this.

Obviously, I have voted to regulate snowmobiles solely because of Sarah Palin's snowmobiling snowmobilin' husband.

As the Toddster pointed out to Greta Van Sustren (in kind of a dicky way, IIRC), it's a snow machine, thank you.

Oops,


Obviously, I have voted to regulate snowmobiles solely because of Sarah Palin's snowmobiling snowmobilin' snow-machinin' husband.

[Oakvale]

To the surprise of absolutely no-one, I've endorsed the Purple State/Marokai Blue ticket for the upcoming Presidential election.

I especially like their ambitious reform plan, which involves a "reboot" of the whole Atlasia game-thing.

*recedes into the shadows reserved for Lieutenant Governors*

[Oakvale]

Largely bumping this thread for it's own sake:

Firstly, I'd like to congratulate President & Vice-President elect Purple State and Marokai Blue. I was always fairly sure they'd win, but it was a surprisingly large victory nonetheless. Hopefully their 'game reform' ambitions will go according to plan.

In other news, there's a vote in the ol' Pacific Legislature about repealing something called the "Accuracy in Balloting Act". Unfortunately, I have literally no idea what this is, so I'll be aimlessly waiting around in the hope that someone lets slips what "Accuracy in Balloting" means and why it's

a) Awesome and should be enshrined in ours hearts and minds


or

b) Evil and should be sent to the lake of ice in the deepest circle of hell for all of eternity.

I will also be grubbing around, meandering and vaguely considering running for some kind of other Atlasian office.

 Also, hollering hollerin'.

[Oakvale]

I apologize, here is the text of the law.

Thanks!

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Needless to say, I'll now be voting against a repeal of this Act.

[Oakvale]

So, to my own disappointment, I've had to vote against the Pacific ratifying the Intra Regional Mobility Act.

It's a good act in principle, but in practice it puts a lot of unecessary strain on the RG. I've outlined my suggestions below:

Reluctantly, nay, based on the logistics of the inevitable daily state moves.

If it were possible, maybe a proper solution would be to eliminate the states entirely as anything more than window dressing.

In others word, being from Washington wouldn't be any different to being from, say, Oregon. This is, AFAIK, already the case, but the RG is nonetheless obliged to keep track of what state, not what region, someone's registered in.

So yeah, long story short, I'd like to see registration based on region, not state, since states are pretty much irrelevant anyway.


[/two cents]


EDIT: Or, uh, what bgwah said.

[Oakvale]

So, to my own disappointment, I've had to vote against the Pacific ratifying the Intra Regional Mobility Act.

It's a good act in principle, but in practice it puts a lot of unecessary strain on the RG. I've outlined my suggestions below:

Reluctantly, nay, based on the logistics of the inevitable daily state moves.

If it were possible, maybe a proper solution would be to eliminate the states entirely as anything more than window dressing.

In others word, being from Washington wouldn't be any different to being from, say, Oregon. This is, AFAIK, already the case, but the RG is nonetheless obliged to keep track of what state, not what region, someone's registered in.

So yeah, long story short, I'd like to see registration based on region, not state, since states are pretty much irrelevant anyway.


[/two cents]


EDIT: Or, uh, what bgwah said.

The RG himself has said it would not be a problem.

I sincerely hope you will re-consider.

Oh, I didn't see that. That does make a difference, since I was under the (obviously mistaken) impression that poor Fritz had to update every time someone got the idea of moving to Rhode Island or whatever.

I've spitballed a figure of 30 days as a compromise, since, I dunno, maybe future RGs won't be a dedicated.

More to the point though, I don't really see why the RG bothers with state-level registrations, anyway, since AFAIK we don't have anything on the state level in Atlasia.

I wouldn't worry, anyway, there's no way the amendment's going to fail, my vote or not.

EDIT: Franzl beat me to the punch:

I've suggested this before, but why not abolish state registration entirely? I don't see what purpose state based registration serves anymore without the district system.

[Oakvale]

Allow me to be the first to congratulate Governor Ebowed on his nomination to the Supreme Court seat vacated by Vice-President Marokai Blue.

Executive Action

By the power vested in me, I hereby appoint Ebowed to be Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of Atlasia for confirmation by the Senate.

Signed,
~PS

Of course, I'd like to urge the Senate to cofirm this nominee. Ebowed's done a fine job as Governor of the Pacific, and I'm confident he'd do a fine job on the Supreme Court, too.

EDIT: Also, because I don't know where else to ask, how does one go about getting wiki editing privileges?

[Oakvale]

EDIT: Also, because I don't know where else to ask, how does one go about getting wiki editing privileges?

Just PM Dave and ask him.

Oh. Thanks!

EDIT: Great, got that sorted out. Updated my own article a little (ego FTW) and added Ebowed's Supreme Court nomination to his article.

[Oakvale]

I, Ebowed, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of Associate Justice and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia, so help me Dave.

I, Oakvale, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of Governor of the Pacific and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of Atlasia, so help me Dave.

Well, there it is.

Yes, in a development that will strike dread into the hearts of good men everywhere, I've ascended to the, er, governership of the Pacific in light of (former) Governor Ebowed's appointment to the Supreme Court
First and foremost, I'd like to congratulate Justice Ebowed on his succesful confirmation, and wish him all the best on the Court. The President made a fine choice.

Secondly, as Governor I'll have to certify the results of the legislature's vote on the "Ludlow Amendment". Of course, I was personally opposed to the amendment, but it passed the Pacific legislature fair and square, even while failing overall.

If anyone wants to replace me in the now-vacant Lieutenant Governor's mansion, you've got a week to declare your candidacy. After that, I'll appoint a replacement. There's an election next month AFAIK so it's not a huge deal, anyway.

Lastly, the remainder of Ebowed's term expires next month. I'm undecided as to whether I'll seek election in my own right, but rest assured that regardless of my decision I'll serve dutifully as Governor for as long as I'm in office, be it as a mere "placeholder" or something more.

Thanks to everyone who made this thread somewhat active! I'll be continuing to use this, er, offi
Oakvale
Governor of the Pacific [1]




[1] Come on, grant me a little pomp and circumstance.

[Oakvale]

Ah, in Pacific it's so easy to get a promotion rapidly.

It's like political musical chairs in this place.

EDIT: Thanks muchly, Barnes!

[Oakvale]

Thanks, everyone. Hopefully I won't leave the Pacific a charred, barren wasteland.

BTW, Mr. President, when does the ConCon start? We in the Pacific haven't got a delegate yet, so I'm a-searching for volunteers.

[Oakvale]

I'll make my re-election campaign official.

I'll be seeking a full term as Governor of the Pacific.

I've mulled it over, and briefly considered running for one of the at-large Senate seats instead, but I think I can do good work for the Pacific, so I'm going to run for a term as Governor in my own right when the remainder of Ebowed's term expires next month.

It may be the Pacific, but I've been Governor for like three days, so I wouldn't be surprised if I had an opponent or two, even within the JCP.

I'll roll out some policy proposals over the next few days.


EDIT: Thanks for the info, Mr. President!

[Oakvale]

Thus far, you've been a nice, obedient little minion. You'll do fine as Governor.

Oh shut up.

[Oakvale]

Thus far, you've been a nice, obedient little minion. You'll do fine as Governor.

Oh shut up.

Who told you to say that?

Have I offended you somehow? I merely ask.

[Oakvale]

Thus far, you've been a nice, obedient little minion. You'll do fine as Governor.

Oh shut up.

Who told you to say that?

Have I offended you somehow? I merely ask.

Not beyond just being a tool, no.

*shrug*

Well, um, what can I say to that?

I'm not a "tool" of anyone (or anything, for that matter), but believe what you will. It's a free country region.

EDIT: I'm assuming that you meant "tool" in the metaphorical sense as opposed to the colloquial...

[Oakvale]

On the advice of Midwest Lieutenant Governor whateverthehelltheycallitoverthere Kalwejt, I've decided to produce an ad (of sorts) for my election campaign.

Here's me, working hard for the region.

*cheesy 80s music blares*

*runs up mountain*

[Oakvale]

On the advice of Midwest Lieutenant Governor whateverthehelltheycallitoverthere Kalwejt, I've decided to produce an ad (of sorts) for my election campaign.

Here's me, working hard for the region.

*cheesy 80s music blares*

*runs up mountain*

*hughughug*

I can't lose now!

[Oakvale]

On the advice of Midwest Lieutenant Governor whateverthehelltheycallitoverthere Kalwejt, I've decided to produce an ad (of sorts) for my election campaign.

Here's me, working hard for the region.

*cheesy 80s music blares*

*runs up mountain*

Are you the blond guy in the red shirt?

No, of course not. That is my evil opponent, Xahar.

[Oakvale]

Pacific citizens should go and vote in the special election to fill the Lieutenant Governor's position.

Mind you, there's an election next month so the winner will have to renew their term pretty soon.

[Oakvale]

Random campaign idea #1

Since Dave (praise be upon him) kindly gave me the, er, much coveted ability to edit our wiki, I've noticed what pretty much everyone else has - that, despite the noble efforts of a selfless few, the wiki is in a near-constant state of disrepair, clogged with outdated and, thus, irrelevant articles.

That's why I'm proposing the creation of an appointed (and subject to confirmation) position I've rather cheesily decided to call the (Pacific) Historian General, [1] for the purposes of mantaining and updating articles related to our region, such as...

Pacific region,
Pacific Gubernatorial elections,
Pacific elected officials,
A bunch of laws under the Pacific Statute article.

And, well, you get the idea.

Now, according to our Constitution, the Lieutenant Governor is tasked with doing said updating of articles, but, em, yeah, that doesn't really work out in practice, as the constant poor state of the wiki shows (although, to be fair, the Pacific seems to be slightly better than most, although that's not saying much).

Case in point, I was Lieutenant Governor, and I found this out literally yesterday by stumbling across the Constitution on the wiki. So, yeah.

More to the point, it's a pretty intensive job, possibly a little much for one person. As such, I wouldn't be adverse to allowing for a deputy or two if the... HG requested such. And, if there are some strict Constitutional purists out there, I'd be okay with placing the Lieutenant Governor in some kind of advisory role to the department.
Hell, it would fit in nicely with my second major goal, i.e. "giving the Lieutenant Govenor something to actually do."

In summary, if the good people of the Pacific elect me Governor next month, I'll create a government position for the sole purpose of keeping Pacific-relevant wiki articles updated.

PS: Oh, and hey, on a gameplay basis, more government positions are always good.


[1] Shut up.