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« Reply #75 on: September 25, 2012, 09:25:54 AM »

I looked this Taft-Hartley Act thingy, I didn't know what it was. So was it or was it not repealed in Atlasia after all ?

I read that it prohibited federal employees and local authorities employees to strike. That's just unacceptable.
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« Reply #76 on: September 26, 2012, 04:13:16 PM »

I looked this Taft-Hartley Act thingy, I didn't know what it was. So was it or was it not repealed in Atlasia after all ?

I read that it prohibited federal employees and local authorities employees to strike. That's just unacceptable.

It was, but I intend to go further and legalize closed-shop unions, which are currently banned in Atlasia.
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« Reply #77 on: September 28, 2012, 09:20:44 PM »

Get out and support Alfred, friend of the Atlasian working-class! Smiley
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« Reply #78 on: September 28, 2012, 09:27:59 PM »

Woo! Go Labor! Yay!
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« Reply #79 on: September 28, 2012, 10:26:04 PM »




 


~ And now for an address from ~
Comrade C. M. C. Cunningham



Allo people of Atlasia! I am so glad to speak before you today. My heartfelt thanks go all who have lent their support to me as a contender for the vice presidency of our glorious federation of republics!

Snowstalker can easily hold his own on this stage, of course, so let us focus for a moment on my vision for the future, interpretation of the vice presidency, and accomplishments in public life. There shall be no promises, lies, or manipulation. I am going to be completely square with you and, if you do not like what I would bring to the table in your next administration, I urge you to please vote accordingly. That having been said, I would like to discuss with you why I think it is important to vote Labor in this upcoming election.

To begin with, the vice presidency affords one an opportunity to be a close advisor for, confidant to, and auxiliary leadership figure working in concert with or at the behest of the President. This post is one I would thrive in. I have a keen sense of intuition, treat others with concern and respect, expect excellence from myself, and apply a coherent set of principles to decision-making processes. I relish opportunities to be of help to others, and would be like an angel of conscience o’er the shoulder of a Labor President.

Mine is a pursuit of virtue extending into political life. Sure, it would be foolish of me to go so far as to claim incorruptibility. If you afford me a chance to prove myself you will see for your selves, however, that my ambitions are for the advancement of the People’s interests first and foremost. If allowed to ascend into the office of the vice presidency, a priority of mine will be to push our President to do likewise at all times.

Perceptions of morality permeate the positions I take on political issues. Mine is a heart full of compassion and a love for humanity undeterred by the artificial boundaries folks erect betwixt one another. Our world is filled too much with pain and suffering, so mine is a crusade to ensure every individual has dignified living conditions and opportunities enough to fruitfully strive for a satisfying lifetime of self-improvement.

A vote for Labor is a vote for freedom that is real - freedom that does not require you to first become a privileged, potent wrangler of capital to enjoy the benefits of autonomy at their greatest. Without enough rights we are vulnerable to being subjugated by our fellow citizens. Without enough regulations we are the means by which the manipulative try to achieve their ends. Without a fair set of rules laid out in the game that is life we shall be a downtrodden lot whether the government is big or small or exists at all.  

My ultimate objective is a global union of republics with power enough at the top to find and enshrine those rights and liberties held in common by most of humanity while taking care to delegate other responsibilities to sub-administrative districts so each nation is able to translate most of their social norms and values into state policies which apply to them. I am an advocate of animal rights, workplace democracy, providing for all the most basic necessities of life, and minding the interests of generations yet to come.

Look at my record in the Senate and recall those comments made by me in other spheres of public life. In the past few months alone I have managed to:

- Draft and revise a new constitution for the Midwest Region...
- Oppose flawed bills of my own design, to advance the public interest...
- Oppose an attempt in the Senate to dissolve the Midwest...
- Oppose slavery in the criminal justice system...
- Oppose an authorization of war against Iran...
- Oppose Atlasia’s geopolitical alignment with Israel...
- Oppose constitutional restrictions to collective bargaining...
- Oppose IDS expansionism in Antarctica...
- Oppose a stimulus package for the sake of fiscal restraint...
- Oppose the ability of unions to co-opt workers against their will...
- Serve in the Senate Committee on National Security...
- Support consolidation of social democracy in the Midwest Region...
- Support reduced restrictions on voting rights...
- Support extension of equal rights to those in the LGBT community...
- Support a national university system...
- Support voluntary service in the armed forces...
- Support servicepersons unfairly discharged from the military...
- Support freedom of the regions from federal overreach...
- Support judicial and electoral reforms in the Senate...
- Support unification of Atlasia and Canada...

I stand by these actions, and only regret not having been wiser and more effective in advancing my causes.

That being said, there are many issues where you likely have yet to learn of my stances, so at this time I would like to encourage you to pose your queries. Almost nothing is off-limits, so please do not hold back if you are at all curious. At a later date I intend to offer comparisons between myself and the other candidates. For the time being it shall have to suffice for you to know a vote for the Labor ticket will also be a vote for me to have your blessings in serving as a close advisor in support of President Snowstalker.

May ours be a fellowship that withstands the test of time!


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« Reply #80 on: September 28, 2012, 10:29:44 PM »

- Support a national university system...
- Support freedom of the regions from federal overreach...

How do these work together?
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« Reply #81 on: September 29, 2012, 12:30:50 AM »
« Edited: September 29, 2012, 12:39:33 AM by Redalgo »

Will he [your running mate] also run for reelection?

No, I will not be running for re-election to the Senate during the next cycle.


. . . I disagree with Redalgo on virtually every issue but he is a fine person and a pleasure to serve with

The sentiments are mutual, my friend!


I would like to ask what are the differencies between your ticket and the Napoleon/Nathan one ?

Hopefully I will be able to help on this matter in due time but alas, for now I do not have a clear enough understanding of the Napoleon/Nathan ticket’s objectives to offer to you a helpful analysis of on which issues the tickets substantively differ! Perhaps there should be presidential and vice-presidential debates to assist with this?


Do you support pony-related legislation? What is your view on federalism vis-a-vis ponies?

My stance on this issue is in lockstep with what was described by Snowstalker.


Which candidate in the race do you believe has the worst personal character to be president?

I do not know any of the candidates in the race on a personal basis well enough to provide for you a fair and objective answer to this question.


Thoughts on the Mideast gubernatorial debate?

I did not watch but am confident that I would, indeed, have had thoughts on the Mideast gubernatorial debate had that not been the case.


Question: What with some influential Labor members' comments about other parties, what will you do to work with Whigs and Liberals and all those other people?

Were Snowstalker elected to office, I would be serving at his pleasure and would not be working in cahoots with members of any party without his knowledge. However, in the event of me learning about promising ideas or strategies proposed by Whigs or Liberals, I’d be sure to pass them along to and discuss them at length with the President.


Why should Whigs second-preference you rather than President Napoleon? Are your views more similar to those of the Whigs on any specific issues?

If a link could be made available to the Whig platform I would gladly provide some kind of rationalization in response to this question. To be honest, I tend not to keep tabs on the internal dealings of parties with which I do not strongly sympathize. Smiley


Many observers expect that the election will be decided by second-preferences after either you or Jbrase has been eliminated. What kind of planks would you consider adding to your platform to attract support from the Atlasian right?

I am not opportunistic or results-driven in campaigning. Principle comes first. If elements of the Atlasian right deem aspects of Snowstalker’s agenda or mine to be attractive that is great and I would be glad to have their support, but I do not say things because I reckon it is what people in strategically-important demographic groups want to hear.


What kind of new rights would you advocate for employees inside their enterprise in order to protect them from the effects of severe profit-guided managements ?

I believe employees should be allowed to decide for themselves whether to join unions, in most industries own most if not all shares in their respective enterprises, elect all their managers and administrators, benefit from profits being awarded to them in a just fashion, be in organizations where the least compensated workers earn no less than one-tenth the value in salary and benefits of the organization’s best-compensated member(s), and personally desire some degree of codification for the Rochdale Principles – pending exhaustive deliberation and debate with opponents to identify and try to address potential problems that could arise from doing so.


I looked this Taft-Hartley Act thingy . . . I read that it prohibited federal employees and local authorities employees to strike. That's just unacceptable.

If that is what the act does, my reaction is the same as yours.


. . . I intend to go further and legalize closed-shop unions, which are currently banned in Atlasia.

I strongly oppose closed-shop businesses, for the record, but on the bright side our core values strongly overlap - if not always in policy prescriptions at least in the general thrust of their objectives in the greater scope of things in politics. Of course, I will support your Presidency as best I know how if our ticket prevails, even when our views on some issues drift out of harmony. It is a great honor to serve the public at your side!


- Support a national university system...
- Support freedom of the regions from federal overreach...

How do these work together?

Upon further consideration I must say they do not in any satisfactory way. I think education is primarily the responsibility of the regions and would look favorably upon efforts to transfer control of these universities to the regional governments. At the time the university bill was first proposed my perspective was that it was a matter of supporting increased accessibility of educational opportunities, and did not until just now notice the ramifications within the framework of our federalist system.

I am a creature of many flaws but do my best to learn from my past experiences. As a general rule, my intent is to support regional discretion in educational matters with the one major exception that comes to mind being matters of religious interference, where there is an overriding interest in stopping some social groups from using state assets to legitimize their faith, discredit others, and/or marginalize those who dissent. Providing for the defense of human rights is a national responsibility, in my perspective.

On a related note, I love consistency in and neat interconnectivity of ideas, so if my actions or statements ever seem contradictory it is helpful for me to know so I can sort out what is awry, why, and then fix it before moving on. Thanks!
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« Reply #82 on: September 30, 2012, 07:32:07 PM »

Thanks for coming back, Redalgo, and excellent answers. Though I disagree with a few of the things my running mate said, we share the idea that a government should work in the interests of its people, not big business and special interest groups. We feel that the power of grassroots democracy is unmatched in a free nation, and we feel that all Atlasians have a duty to work together and help each other.
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« Reply #83 on: September 30, 2012, 07:49:11 PM »

The official campaign theme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCPjeOPjH5Y
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« Reply #84 on: September 30, 2012, 07:58:47 PM »

And Yelnoc's suggestion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ihPOTDxMfE
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« Reply #85 on: October 01, 2012, 06:24:12 PM »

I oppose the Right Wages for the Right Regions Act. When people are just getting back on their feet and need a living wage just to pay for their rent, I feel it is inappropriate to remove the current minimum wage.
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« Reply #86 on: October 02, 2012, 07:23:32 PM »

Proud to endorse my friend Oakvale for Pacific Senate!
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« Reply #87 on: October 03, 2012, 07:25:03 PM »

hey i'm running for prez

and that's just crazy

but here's my hq

so questions maybe?
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« Reply #88 on: October 04, 2012, 02:28:31 PM »

On one hand, he has a point. I won't use executive orders as president. On the other hand, it's an extremely minor issue. JCL is effectively trying to give someone the death penalty for speeding.
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« Reply #89 on: October 09, 2012, 01:10:40 PM »

Who wants a sig banner!


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« Reply #90 on: October 09, 2012, 01:39:24 PM »

The Mideast, my current region, is a manufacturing center and ground zero for the organizing rights of Atlasian workers. I condemn the 2012 Union Liberation Act's veto by Governor Tmth, among President Napoleon's biggest cheerleaders. As President, I will support a national version of the failed Mideast legislation. Will the incumbent do the same, or will he side with his anti-worker allies? Wink
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« Reply #91 on: October 09, 2012, 01:56:53 PM »

Im being attacked by the ticket that has proposed putting right-to-work in the Constitution because one of my supporters unrelated to my campaign vetoed some bill?
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« Reply #92 on: October 09, 2012, 02:06:16 PM »

It's not an attack, Mr. President. It's a challenge.

And there's a reason why it ain't Redalgo/Snowstalker. Tongue

(no offense to my buddy Tongue)
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« Reply #93 on: October 09, 2012, 06:49:50 PM »

The Mideast, my current region, is a manufacturing center and ground zero for the organizing rights of Atlasian workers. I condemn the 2012 Union Liberation Act's veto by Governor Tmth, among President Napoleon's biggest cheerleaders. As President, I will support a national version of the failed Mideast legislation. Will the incumbent do the same, or will he side with his anti-worker allies? Wink
Could you tell me what that Union Liberation Act would have said and enforced ? As a worker I don't always have the time to follow each piece of regulation passing (or not passing, in that case).

1) What is the position of your ticket on the role of OSHA and WHD, and don't you think their powers should be reinforced and their personnel greatly increased in order to ensure good working conditions and labor law respect for workers ? (Is Atlasia even a member of the ILO and has it ratified its 81st and 129th conventions ? Would you propose it ?)

2) What is the position of your ticket on the role of the UNO, and how can Atlasia work to ensure that the institution is given the means to work its goals ? What reforms would you advocate, especially regarding the Security Council membership and General Assembly resolutions methods of passing ?

3) What is your ticket's position on how to treat disabled people that are unable to perform substantial gainful activity ? What are your key measures to better treat disability as a whole ?

4) Would your ticket try and organize an international convention on climate on our soil to gather all world leaders and finally take a collective consciousness that we are striding towards the edge ?

5) What's your ticket's position on civil nuclear energy, and should countries like Iran get it if they want ? And Qatar ? And Saudi Arabia ?

Well, for now, that should be all, I am posting all of this on Napoleon-Nathan's one as well. I won't be voting for anyone else than the four of you so...
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« Reply #94 on: October 12, 2012, 11:10:50 AM »

Zanas, I'll get to your question.

I like Kalwejt, but his campaign doesn't seem to be a serious one. Thus, I give my endorsement to my friend and fellow Labor member, JulioMadrid! Smiley
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« Reply #95 on: October 19, 2012, 04:18:19 PM »

Wow, I'm actually doing a lot better than I thought!

And I will make a declaration right here. If I am elected President (I still have my doubts, but anything can happen...), I will NOT seek a second term. My top priority shall be my work.
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« Reply #96 on: October 19, 2012, 04:22:19 PM »

You're a good man, Snow. I sincerely wish you the best of luck and I hope to work closely with you on many things in the future. Smiley
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« Reply #97 on: October 22, 2012, 06:20:12 AM »

Thank you, everyone! I woke up this morning knowing full well the result, but unlike in April, I don't feel bad. We ran a good campaign. I have regrets, but now is not the time for "shoulda coulda woulda". I am proud simply to have been the candidate of the Atlasian people, from the single mother trying to put food on the table to the laid-off factory worker trying to find a job to the migrant farmer hoping to fund his family through hard work in Atlasia. We fought hard, but we can't always win. I'd like to thank Alfred, AdamGriffin, and Seatown; your work was what gave our campaign a surprise second place (I really expected to get third). And thanks to my great running mate, Redalgo.

Nor is now the time to burn bridges. I congratulate President Napoleon on his re-election (though did you have to do it by stealing my base? Tongue), and hope that work will be accomplished during his second term. Congrats to candidates Jbrase and Xahar as well. Jbrase, you're good and the game will get stale fast without a right-wing; please don't leave! I will already rule myself out for a Februrary run for President, but don't worry, I shall return soon...
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« Reply #98 on: October 22, 2012, 07:32:55 PM »

Let the next campaign begin!...whenever BK gets expelled. Tongue
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« Reply #99 on: October 22, 2012, 07:45:10 PM »

Thank you, everyone! I woke up this morning knowing full well the result, but unlike in April, I don't feel bad. We ran a good campaign. I have regrets, but now is not the time for "shoulda coulda woulda". I am proud simply to have been the candidate of the Atlasian people, from the single mother trying to put food on the table to the laid-off factory worker trying to find a job to the migrant farmer hoping to fund his family through hard work in Atlasia. We fought hard, but we can't always win. I'd like to thank Alfred, AdamGriffin, and Seatown; your work was what gave our campaign a surprise second place (I really expected to get third). And thanks to my great running mate, Redalgo.

Nor is now the time to burn bridges. I congratulate President Napoleon on his re-election (though did you have to do it by stealing my base? Tongue), and hope that work will be accomplished during his second term. Congrats to candidates Jbrase and Xahar as well. Jbrase, you're good and the game will get stale fast without a right-wing; please don't leave! I will already rule myself out for a Februrary run for President, but don't worry, I shall return soon...

Well done, good sir. Expectations were exceeded and that is a success in itself.
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