I'm back and prepare for some serious stuff to happen.

[Assistant to the Regional Manager Cathcon]

POSSIBLE CABINET

Vice-President: TBA
Secretary of Federal Elections: Homelycooking
RG: Homelycooking
Attorney General: Fuzzybigfoot
Secretary of External Affairs: SJoycefla
Secretary of Internal Affairs: Tmthforu94
Moderator General: Bacon King
Game Moderator: Shua
White House Press Secretary: Politicus

I'm guessing you didn't hear who recently got appointed Ambassador.

[Assistant to the Regional Manager Cathcon]

SHORT PLATFORM

- Constitutional Amendment to outlaw abortion (a ban just makes abortion less safe, why is it needed?)
- Re-introduction of death penalty for serious crimes (how is this extra fiscal cost justified?)
- Introduce a federal public smoking ban (probably unconstitutional)
- Support for school choice and homeschooling; introduction of voucher system (why is the federal level meddling in education?)
- Opposition to euthanasia (Why?)
- Constitutional Amendment to define marriage as one man and one woman (Why is this needed?)
- Introduction of 15% flat tax (Why not a fairtax?)
- COMPLETE BAN ON IMMIGRATION (From where? Why?)
- Ban on burqas, mosques, and minarets (This is illegal)
- Encourage the teaching of Atlasian history, culture and traditions at schools (expand)
- Ban on stem cell research (Ban on public funding or on it all?)
- Opposition to Atlasian membership in UN and NATO (Why?)

Please expand on these, especially the immigration and mosques ones.

I'd have to agree with SJoyce here on a couple ones. I'm opposed to things like smoking bans, bans on burqas (etc), withdrawing from international organizations, and banning immigration. Sure, cracking down on illegal immigration, but just straight up stopping the in-flow of people into the country?

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

I echo Sam's and Cath's positions. Every post I see from you intensifies my deep, deep hatred.

[Simfan34]

Ban mosques?

[Simfan34]

SHORT PLATFORM

- Constitutional Amendment to outlaw abortion
- Opposition to animal rights, but opposition to animal cruelty.
- Non-interventionist, anti-imperialist foreign policy
- Re-introduction of death penalty for serious crimes
- Introduce a federal public smoking ban
- Support for school choice and homeschooling; introduction of voucher system
- Opposition to euthanasia
- Support right to bear arms
- Constitutional Amendment to define marriage as one man and one woman
- Opposition to "political correctness" and "Fairness Doctrine" in media
- Support for private healthcare; opposition to nationalisation of this sphere
- Opposition to conscription; support deep defense cuts
- Introduction of 15% flat tax
- Pass real financial reform (bring back Glass–Steagall Act and end "too big to fail")
- Abolish the Federal Reserve
- Re-introduction of gold standard
- Privatisation of Social Security
- Promote organic agriculture and a safe food supply; end subsidies that pay farmers not to grow crops
- COMPLETE BAN ON IMMIGRATION
- Ban on burqas, mosques and minarets
- Protect the environment (clean water, air, land) and preserve and expand national parks and wildlife preserves
- Harsher penalties for gun and weapons crimes
- Give local law enforcement and fire companies the funds they need for security and emergency prevention & response
- Use natural gas as a bridge fuel until renewable energy is more plentiful with regulations to protect from fracking
- Require oil and gas companies to contribute to a special emergency/spill/cleanup fund
- Require environmental impact assessments before approval for drilling for oil and natural gas
- Stricter regulations of private campaign financing
- More free trade agreements
- Encourage the purchase of American-made goods
- End corporate special interest/lobbyist influence over elections and the legislative process.
- Strict term limits for Senators, Regional Legislators and Supreme Court judges
- Encourage the teaching of Atlasian history, culture and traditions at schools
- Introduce a federal "Right-To-Work" law
- Ban on stem cell research
- Opposition to Atlasian membership in UN and NATO

No, I don't think this is going to fly with me.

[Redalgo]

I apparently agree with Pingvin on almost a third of issues, which is more than I expected. xD

Nevertheless, it's good that he posted his stances. I hope he has a good time in the election!

- Constitutional Amendment to outlaw abortion
- Opposition to animal rights, but opposition to animal cruelty.
- Non-interventionist, anti-imperialist foreign policy
- Re-introduction of death penalty for serious crimes
- Introduce a federal public smoking ban
- Support for school choice and homeschooling; introduction of voucher system
- Opposition to euthanasia
- Support right to bear arms
- Constitutional Amendment to define marriage as one man and one woman
- Opposition to "political correctness" and "Fairness Doctrine" in media
- Support for private healthcare; opposition to nationalisation of this sphere
- Opposition to conscription; support deep defense cuts
- Introduction of 15% flat tax
- Pass real financial reform (bring back Glass–Steagall Act and end "too big to fail")
- Abolish the Federal Reserve
- Re-introduction of gold standard
- Privatisation of Social Security
- Promote organic agriculture and a safe food supply; end subsidies that pay farmers not to grow crops
- COMPLETE BAN ON IMMIGRATION
- Ban on burqas, mosques and minarets
- Protect the environment (clean water, air, land) and preserve and expand national parks and wildlife preserves
- Harsher penalties for gun and weapons crimes
- Give local law enforcement and fire companies the funds they need for security and emergency prevention & response
- Use natural gas as a bridge fuel until renewable energy is more plentiful with regulations to protect from fracking
- Require oil and gas companies to contribute to a special emergency/spill/cleanup fund
- Require environmental impact assessments before approval for drilling for oil and natural gas
- Stricter regulations of private campaign financing
- More free trade agreements
- Encourage the purchase of American-made goods
- End corporate special interest/lobbyist influence over elections and the legislative process.
- Strict term limits for Senators, Regional Legislators and Supreme Court judges
- Encourage the teaching of Atlasian history, culture and traditions at schools
- Introduce a federal "Right-To-Work" law
- Ban on stem cell research
- Opposition to Atlasian membership in UN and NATO

[Pacific Councillor Big Wiggly Style]

I echo the...concerns...about your platform. I'm going to wait until at least September before I endorse.

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

SHORT PLATFORM

- Constitutional Amendment to outlaw abortion
- Opposition to animal rights, but opposition to animal cruelty.
- Non-interventionist, anti-imperialist foreign policy
- Re-introduction of death penalty for serious crimes
- Introduce a federal public smoking ban
- Support for school choice and homeschooling; introduction of voucher system
- Opposition to euthanasia
- Support right to bear arms
- Constitutional Amendment to define marriage as one man and one woman
- Opposition to "political correctness" and "Fairness Doctrine" in media
- Support for private healthcare; opposition to nationalisation of this sphere
- Opposition to conscription; support deep defense cuts
- Introduction of 15% flat tax
- Pass real financial reform (bring back Glass–Steagall Act and end "too big to fail")
- Abolish the Federal Reserve
- Re-introduction of gold standard
- Privatisation of Social Security
- Promote organic agriculture and a safe food supply; end subsidies that pay farmers not to grow crops
- COMPLETE BAN ON IMMIGRATION
- Ban on burqas, mosques and minarets
- Protect the environment (clean water, air, land) and preserve and expand national parks and wildlife preserves
- Harsher penalties for gun and weapons crimes
- Give local law enforcement and fire companies the funds they need for security and emergency prevention & response
- Use natural gas as a bridge fuel until renewable energy is more plentiful with regulations to protect from fracking
- Require oil and gas companies to contribute to a special emergency/spill/cleanup fund
- Require environmental impact assessments before approval for drilling for oil and natural gas
- Stricter regulations of private campaign financing
- More free trade agreements
- Encourage the purchase of American-made goods
- End corporate special interest/lobbyist influence over elections and the legislative process.
- Strict term limits for Senators, Regional Legislators and Supreme Court judges
- Encourage the teaching of Atlasian history, culture and traditions at schools
- Introduce a federal "Right-To-Work" law
- Ban on stem cell research
- Opposition to Atlasian membership in UN and NATO

OK, I don't hate all of your positions, but what is your beef with Muslims and foreigners? I mean, seriously, are you a neo-Nazi?

[Redalgo]

I would kindly urge fellow posters to address him in a more respectful tone. There is plenty here to question and deliberate but there is no reason for strong negative feelings or the other, other n bomb to have any place here. >.<

[pillage the village, trash the scene]

Explaining stuff:
Mosques - sorry, but I really believe that there is a danger called Islamofascism. You know, Europe is now slowly turning into Eurabia. (Russia too)
Abortion - with 3 exceptions (mother's life in danger, rape or incest)
Marriage - sorry, folks but this is my religious principle (Russian Orthodox)
Immigration - not complete ban, but a moratorium for 5-10 years.
UN/NATO - sorry, I'm just an isolationist.

[Emperor SJoyce]

Explaining stuff:
Mosques - sorry, but I really believe that there is a danger called Islamofascism. You know, Europe is now slowly turning into Eurabia. (Russia too)

You realize that's just plain simple fascism? I'll take Islamofascism over fascism.

[Pacific Councillor Big Wiggly Style]

Explaining stuff:
Mosques - sorry, but I really believe that there is a danger called Islamofascism. You know, Europe is now slowly turning into Eurabia. (Russia too)

Oy.

[Is JCL in mushy sappy love]

You might want to bring up the statistics for this one.

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

What if I banned churches because some Christians kill people? There are plenty of good, normal Muslims and it's an unconstitutional denial of their basic rights to effectively ban them from worshipping as they please.

Also, why the moratorium on immigration.

[Is JCL in mushy sappy love]

Explaining stuff:
Mosques - sorry, but I really believe that there is a danger called Islamofascism. You know, Europe is now slowly turning into Eurabia. (Russia too)

You realize that's just plain simple fascism? I'll take Islamofascism over fascism.

Both are equally bad. I'd take neither. Why would accept the denial of women's rights (abortion isn't one) over the denial of economic freedom?

[pillage the village, trash the scene]

Alright, I'll explain. I had a REALLY BAD WEEK. My grandpa's health was in danger so I was in a huge stress.
I was a bit too radical.

[pillage the village, trash the scene]

Avatars of people considered for veep:

[Assistant to the Regional Manager Cathcon]

Explaining stuff:
Mosques - sorry, but I really believe that there is a danger called Islamofascism. You know, Europe is now slowly turning into Eurabia. (Russia too)
Abortion - with 3 exceptions (mother's life in danger, rape or incest)
Marriage - sorry, folks but this is my religious principle (Russian Orthodox)
Immigration - not complete ban, but a moratorium for 5-10 years.
UN/NATO - sorry, I'm just an isolationist.

I view freedom of religion as a time honored tradition in Atlasia and the banning of a certain major religion's place of prayer would be an issue for me.

As well, as an admirer of the late Richard M. Nixon, I value foreign relations as a key component of Atlasia's foreign policy. As well, I'm an Ambassador and sort of have a job-related stake in the maintenance of such relations.

[Pacific Councillor Big Wiggly Style]

Alright, I'll explain. I had a REALLY BAD WEEK. My grandpa's health was in danger so I was in a huge stress.
I was a bit too radical.

This is acceptable. Real life always trumps the game, so I hope to seeing more from you


This is a good idea (and I'm gonna leave in who I think you should pick )

Avatars of people considered for veep:

If they are who I think they are at least

[Assistant to the Regional Manager Cathcon]

Real sorry about your grandpa dying. Hope this week is an improvement.

(also, shouldn't there be an "R-MI" avatar somewhere in there?"

[pillage the village, trash the scene]

Real sorry about your grandpa dying. Hope this week is an improvement.

(also, shouldn't there be an "R-MI" avatar somewhere in there?"

Grandpa is OK! And man with R-MI will be a head of the veep selecting comittee.

[pillage the village, trash the scene]

Ask me anything about my campaign and positions.
P.S. Veep announcement - 08/15

[Proud Lieberal from Northeast]

Should we abolish gay pple?

Are you in favor of military intervention to stop genocide in Franco?

[Pacific Councillor Big Wiggly Style]

Will Iron Maiden be your VP?

[Redalgo]

What are your positions pertaining to the possession, construction, proliferation, and potential use of weapons of mass destruction, whether they be nuclear, radiological, biological, or chemical?