American Administration 2008. (Game Thread)

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Character Name - Bob Davenport
Current Job/Political Position - Governor
Party Affiliation - Eagle Party

Background Questions:

1. Age - 65
2. Gender - Male
3. Ethnic Origin - White
4. Religious Affiliation - Unaffiliated
5. Job History - OBGYN, Representative
a. Military Service - Served in Vietnam (US Airforce) 1961-1964, 1966-1969
b. Previous Political Offices - Representative
6. Greatest Accomplishments - Signed bill in home state of New Jersey creating the largest tax cut in State history, Viewed as favorable by citizens of NJ (62% Approve)
7. Greatest Failings - Arrested in 1957 for drinking and driving and spent two weeks in rehab for alcohol addiction.
8. Behavior and Demeanor - Outgoing and friendly. Views life everyday as a blessing.

Position Questions: Write what your candidate feels/Has DONE in regards to the following. Note that having no opinion on a topic is a “yellow” answer that may expose oneself to weakness against someone with a centrist view, and that stating a view and then taking action against it is very painful. Note also that it’s possible to anger both sides with actions, which would be at best orange.

Position on Policy, Foreign:

F1. Israel - Supports Israel, but does not support trying to run their nation; supports aid for them if asked by the nation.
F2. Iraq Reconstruction - Does not support nation building.
F3. Korea - Supports freedom in North Korea, but does not feel sending our troops over there is necessary.
F4. Opinion of the United Nations - Opposed
F5. Europe (what should we do about the European allies who didn't support our Iraq War?) - We should applaud nations that don't support illegal warfare.
F6. Foreign Aid - Supports foreign aid in disaster situations or if an ally is engaged in war and needs help.
F7. "Axis of Villainy" - Clear threat to our nation and must be stopped.

Position on Policy, Economics:

E1. Free Trade vs. Protection from International Businesses - Supports Free Trade but opposes exporting jobs overseas.
E2. Regulation of Business - Supports "reasonable" regulation of business (in terms of protecting the Environment, erc.)
E3. Policy towards Labor Unions - Believes labor unions are well meaning, but does not support monsterous unions that command the economy.
E4. Unemployment vs. Inflation - Inflation is more important to control because our monetary system collapsing is far too dangerous to allow.
E5. Balancing the Budget vs. Cutting Programs - Balance the budget by cutting programs.
E6. Balancing the Budget vs. Raising Taxes -Opposes raising taxes in any way, shape or form.
E7. Intellectual Property and Copyright - Supports copyright laws being enforced, but believes people should have access to song sharing sites--but with a limit on downloads.

Position on Policy, Military:

M1. Reduction of Naval Size - Opposes weakening Navy, supports weakening military presence overseas.
M2. American Miltiary "Occupation" in Iraq - Opposes.
M3. Afghanistan - Opposes our presence on their land.
M4. Pay and Benefits - Military personel should be guaranteed the opportunity for a job when they return home from service.

Position on Policy, Social Programs

SP1. Social Security - Privatize it.
SP2. Medicare - Cut it.
SP3. Health Care - Free market.
SP4. Welfare (Temporary Aid to Needy Families) - Cut funding, impose "Welfare to Work" program.

Position on Policy, Crime and Justice

C1. Death Penalty - Oppose.
C2. Drug Laws and Possession - Legalize marijuana.
C3. Rehabilitation vs. Punishment - Punishment, criminals should be punished for their wrong doings.
C4. Tobacco, Alcohol and Firearms Policy - Believes in one's right to smoke tobacco and own a firearm.
C5. Cruel and Unusual Punishment - Oppose.
C6. Torture and Interrogation Methods - Oppose.
C7. Antiterrorism and Civil Liberties - Pro Civil Liberties, does not support wiretapping.

Position on Policy, Energy:

N1. Importance of Nuclear Power - Very important; available to use.
N2. Importance of Solar Power - Somewhat important; does not provide benefits for everyone.
N3. Price of Oil - Lower prices of oil by drilling at home.
N4. Safe Disposal of Nuclear Waste - Make sure nuclear waste is disposed of properly to prevent health risks for the American people.
N5. New Sources of Energy - Attempt to switch to newer, cleaner energy sources; but people cannot be weened off of oil.

Position on Policy, Science, Education, Technology

S1. Federal Testing in Schools - Supports reduction of federal testing in schools.
S2. Federal Investment in R&D - Supports somewhat.
S3. NASA - Support increasing funding; explore space.
S4. Importance of Religious Views in Schools - Not important; Abandoned religion due to lack of guidance in personal life.
S5. Funding of Public Education - Increase funding in low income areas, support School Vouchers.
S6. Stem Cell Research - Supports federal funding.
S7. "Liberal Bias" in media - Believes national news should deliver both sides to the story, unbiased.

Position on Policy, Social Issues

S1. Gay Rights - Supports
S2. Abortion vs. Right to Life - Supports reduction of partial birth abortion; have abortion in first or early second trimester, considers himself to be "Pro-Choice"
S3. Gun Ownership - Supports.
S4. Eminent Domain - Opposes.
S5. Immigration and Citizenship - Supports legal immigration, opposes amnesty.
S6. Gambling and Lotteries - Supports one's right to gamble.
S7. Fringe Political Parties - Said in an interview "Political parties suck."
S8. Child Discipline - Believes hitting your child should be illegal and is the action of a coward.
S9. Obscenity - Supports 1st Amendment Rights; does not support Censorship in any instance.
S10. Prostitution and related actions - Opposes prostitution.