Office of Senator Ben

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Congratulations Senator Ben

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I've just introduced legislation that would fully legalize all forms of poker, both live and online.  This bill is dear to my heart, so I hope y'all approve of it.

Completely support.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Endorsed

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I've been thinking recently, about the fact that I've spent more than 5 years in Atlasia, and I've held office continuously since December of 2010.  I've loved serving the People, whether at the regional level, in the Senate, or in the Cabinet.  I've reached a decision.

This will be my last election.

It's time for new blood to come into the game.  I will not be leaving the game, merely stepping aside for new players to hold office.  I hope there are people willing to carry on my passionate interest in foreign affairs, and I intend to keep pushing the major foreign policy issues of our time.  We need people involved in foreign policy for this game to thrive.

That said, I am very much planning to serve out this term and, if I am reelected, I will serve the next term to its last day.  I have prized activity, and i hope to remain active, whether I hold office or not.

Good night.

I tip my hat to you Senator.  The People commend your noble and selfless decision  However, you'll be greatly missed

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

As a start, it is currently my plan to vote in FAVOR of all cabinet nominees EXCEPT for Griffin for GM.

Why not?

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

There's nothing wrong with being a moderate hero. A little pragmatism from both sides is a lot better than blind devotion to the talking points of the extremes.

I'd argue that pragmatism and being a moderate hero are two distinctly different things.  I always understood being a moderate hero to mean someone who frequently whines and complains about everything being to divisive and partisan in a holier-than-thou fashion, irrespective of the actual matter at hand (the classic RL example being Evan Bayh).  On the other hand, a pragmatist (I know I'm over-simplifying this a bit) is essentially someone who believes it is generally better to have half a loaf than it is to have no bread. 

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I am moderate and a hero to The People. I take that term as a compliment.

You're more than a Moderate Hero to The People, Duke!  You're an Exceptional Hero to The People

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Congratulations on your elevation to Attorney General, Ben.