Imperial Bloc - A Party for the South

[Prez Duke]

Are we trying to reform the RPP with a different name and new leadership? Because no one will be as steadfast, handsome and capable as Yankee and myself to run a party.

[Is JCL in mushy sappy love]

The rebirth of the RPP would be sweet

[Emperor SJoyce]

The rebirth of the RPP would be sweet

Actually, since whatever we come up with would probably include some sort of confederation of regional parties and not a national "party", per se, it'd kinda out-RPP the RPP

[Prez Duke]

The RPP started as a regional party in the South and slowly spread to the mideast. It wasn't really until after the death of the Democratic Alliance did we really become a large nation party.

[Is JCL in mushy sappy love]

The rebirth of the RPP would be sweet

Actually, since whatever we come up with would probably include some sort of confederation of regional parties and not a national "party", per se, it'd kinda out-RPP the RPP

Hmmm even sweeter. I'd be in with a good platform

[Fmr. Emperor PiT]

The RPP started as a regional party in the South and slowly spread to the mideast. It wasn't really until after the death of the Democratic Alliance did we really become a large nation party.

     The RPP was fairly strong in the Northeast from the beginning, but the Northeast was so inactive back then that it wasn't difficult to manage.

[Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Yea, therei s bit of revisionism by Duke there. The RPP was in first place in membership for a short time in early 2009 before the JCP-SDP merger occured.

[Jayhawker]

Well, I'd certainly be open to working with the Imperial Bloc, as I think we have a very similar message. I haven't given too much thought to working with the Whigs - I've never been approached about it, most likely because one of there prominent members doesn't like the fact that I break party/ideological lines occasionally and don't just vote based on ideology, but also on activity and ability to reform.

Personally, I'd love bringing the good ole' RPP back. That was one big mistake.

[Prez Duke]

Yea, therei s bit of revisionism by Duke there. The RPP was in first place in membership for a short time in early 2009 before the JCP-SDP merger occured.

The Hamilton Era always trips me up. We took over the NE after he recruited a bunch of socks/trolls that eventually became the Populare/ARC party. Before that, we had Smid, who everyone loves, so that gave us good control up there.

Anyway, I shouldn't butt in because I'm not a member of any of these parties so I don't have a say in this matter. I had to bring up the RPP because I miss it so much

[Fmr. Emperor PiT]

Yea, therei s bit of revisionism by Duke there. The RPP was in first place in membership for a short time in early 2009 before the JCP-SDP merger occured.

The Hamilton Era always trips me up. We took over the NE after he recruited a bunch of socks/trolls that eventually became the Populare/ARC party. Before that, we had Smid, who everyone loves, so that gave us good control up there.

Anyway, I shouldn't butt in because I'm not a member of any of these parties so I don't have a say in this matter. I had to bring up the RPP because I miss it so much

     We never got much in the NE from the Voldemort club. But we were fairly competitive before then. I remember RowanBrandon running for Governor and losing 6-4, despite his opponent being far better established and the candidate of the regional establishment.

[Jbrase]

I do not mind agreements and alliances between parties, but I do not want to see everything go back to RPP vs JCP again. We have a much more interesting mix of parties now and I'd prefere to stay that way.

[Prez Duke]

I do not mind agreements and alliances between parties, but I do not want to see everything go back to RPP vs JCP again. We have a much more interesting mix of parties now and I'd prefere to stay that way.

I agree with JBrase when he says this. The RPP can only be reformed by its handsome and steadfast leaders with the blessing of The People. Until they decide to move, the current landscape will remain.

[Emperor SJoyce]

Vote time.

While the Whigs and the Imperial Bloc shall remain their separate identities as two distinct parties, we believe it has come time to increase our level of cooperation as sister parties. To this end:

-The Imperial Bloc shall only field candidates for elections in the Imperial Dominion of the South and also federally; such candidates shall also be endorsed by the Whigs.
-The Whig Party shall only field candidates for elections in regions that are not the IDS and also federally, and such candidates shall be endorsed by the Imperial Bloc.
-In the Senate, members of the Imperial Bloc and members of the Whig party shall caucus together.
-The Imperial Bloc and Whig Party shall maintain legally separate apparatuses, memberships, funding, etc.
-In the event that the number of Whig Party candidates added to the number of Imperial Bloc candidates for a federal office is greater than the number of candidates that can win the election, a combined primary shall be held, with the winner of that primary receiving the endorsements of both those parties.
-All members of the Whig Party in the Imperial Dominion of the South shall henceforth be registered as members of the Imperial Bloc. The Whig Party shall cease all political operations in the Imperial Dominion of the South.
-All members of the Imperial Bloc outside of the Imperial Dominion of the South shall henceforth be registered as members of the Whig Party. The Imperial Bloc shall cease all political operations outside of the Imperial Dominion of the South.
-Members of the Imperial Bloc may serve in official roles in the Whig Party, but shall remain registered members of the Imperial Bloc.

Nay.

[Jbrase]

NAY

[Gass3268]

I respectfully ask for the endorsement of the Imperial Bloc for my candidacy in the September Assembly election. While we don't agree on every issues, we all can agree that it is important for members of all parties to work across the aisle, to try to find common ground to solve the issues we currently face, bring forth fresh new ideas to the table and be constantly active in trying to move the Mideast and Atalsia in a better direction. I will be able to provide all of those qualities if elected to the Mideast Assembly. Any questions about my positions or any topic of interest, just ask! Thank you! 

[Senator North Carolina Yankee]

How long is this vote?

[Fmr. Emperor PiT]

I respectfully ask for the endorsement of the Imperial Bloc for my candidacy in the September Assembly election. While we don't agree on every issues, we all can agree that it is important for members of all parties to work across the aisle, to try to find common ground to solve the issues we currently face, bring forth fresh new ideas to the table and be constantly active in trying to move the Mideast and Atalsia in a better direction. I will be able to provide all of those qualities if elected to the Mideast Assembly. Any questions about my positions or any topic of interest, just ask! Thank you! 

     While we do have a registered member in the Mideast, I don't think that we have any real operations outside of the IDS. It's still nice to have people wanting our endorsement, though.

[Jbrase]

Gas3268, as long as you support IDS Autonomy then I'll throw in my support.

[Gass3268]

I respectfully ask for the endorsement of the Imperial Bloc for my candidacy in the September Assembly election. While we don't agree on every issues, we all can agree that it is important for members of all parties to work across the aisle, to try to find common ground to solve the issues we currently face, bring forth fresh new ideas to the table and be constantly active in trying to move the Mideast and Atalsia in a better direction. I will be able to provide all of those qualities if elected to the Mideast Assembly. Any questions about my positions or any topic of interest, just ask! Thank you! 

     While we do have a registered member in the Mideast, I don't think that we have any real operations outside of the IDS. It's still nice to have people wanting our endorsement, though.

I am open to working with and at least listening to the ideas of all the major parties in Atlasia in order to solve the problems we face. Also the IDS does old some weight in many parts of the Mideast including Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Virginia and West Virginia. So your endorsement could be crucial in those critical swing states!  

[Gass3268]

Gas3268, as long as you support IDS Autonomy then I'll throw in my support.

I support the autonomy of all the regions of of Atlasia as long as its within rights provided by the Constitution of Atlasia. It is the cool differences between our regions that makes Atlasia great!

[Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Nay, just in case the vote closes before I get back on tomorrow.

[Fmr. Emperor PiT]

I respectfully ask for the endorsement of the Imperial Bloc for my candidacy in the September Assembly election. While we don't agree on every issues, we all can agree that it is important for members of all parties to work across the aisle, to try to find common ground to solve the issues we currently face, bring forth fresh new ideas to the table and be constantly active in trying to move the Mideast and Atalsia in a better direction. I will be able to provide all of those qualities if elected to the Mideast Assembly. Any questions about my positions or any topic of interest, just ask! Thank you! 

     While we do have a registered member in the Mideast, I don't think that we have any real operations outside of the IDS. It's still nice to have people wanting our endorsement, though.

I am open to working with and at least listening to the ideas of all the major parties in Atlasia in order to solve the problems we face. Also the IDS does old some weight in many parts of the Mideast including Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Virginia and West Virginia. So your endorsement could be crucial in those critical swing states!    

     It's true, the Mideast and the IDS have excellent relations going back years. Maybe our endorsement would be a significant boon.

[Emperor SJoyce]

How long is this vote?

72 hours.

[Is JCL in mushy sappy love]

Friends, Southerners and fellow Atlasians

Thank you for allowing me to come and speak with you today. The south is a place of God, Guns, and great music. If I could I'd have the horn from the Dukes of Hazzard as a ring tone. Also you gave birth to one of my heroes in Dr. King.

The reason why I came is to seek your endorsement to the Mideast Assembly. There's two other things I also love about the South is their desire for the rights of the individual regions to be respected by the boys and girls in Nyman. The other is their desire to have a competing currency that unlike the Atlasian Dollar is backed by a precious commodity. Why are they so afraid of sound currency? They have a relentless want to stay in power leaving the everyday working folks to hold the bag of senseless debt. Regionalists of all stripes can come together to promote a proper balance of power that respects the rights of the regions and individuals. JBrase is a great candidate to put up in a primary with the Whigs. If he is the nominee he'll have my support and if needed my pen.

Thank you, may God bless the South and may God Save Atlasia

[Emperor SJoyce]

Vote time!

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