Poirot for Senate(s)

[Poirot]

Here is my opinion on the medical research act.

I agree on the need for pharmaceutical companies to be registered, that needs to be done for health and safety issue at least.

I think it's true pharmas spend a lot on marketing and lobbying. Taking prescription drugs should be a medical decision and not a sales job.

I cannot agree on deciding the areas of research for the companies. Maybe some areas will never be profitable or would needs decades to discover something, and a panel would be responsible for this (not the companies themselves).

This is a complex issue and I don't think there is an easy solution. Some thoughts I have on this topic.

To help some specific areas of research we could fund university research centers for them to work in those areas.

On the commercialization side, we could limit direct marketing of drugs to people like some countries do. (perhaps less adequate at regional level) In return we could give longer patent protection for new drugs. Also maybe we could look at working with doctors to make sure their code of ethics protect them from being too influenced by the companies.

I hope I have answered your question.

[Barnes]

I realize we won't be voting for the same person , but I wish you the best of luck now and in the future.

[Poirot]

I congratulate Representative Barnes for his special election win.

The result was not a big surprise since a poll righlty predicted the final result.

I want to thank the visitors to my campaign thread, people who had words of encouragement, supporters, and voters; voters who decided to give me their trust and also all others who showed up to vote and exercise their democratic right. I am proud of having offered voters a choice. As a super wisdom person said: It's not really an election if there is only one candidate. And I can say I had the three most important things in a campaign: logo, song, and free food.

Thank you kindly.   

[Adam Griffin]

You ran a great campaign and should be proud. It's always a bit more difficult to gain traction as an independent - especially if regions that traditionally lean one way predominantly - and yet you took on the challenge. I'm sure you'll have a great future in Atlasia.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Your campaign was excellent and you made the election interesting.  I hope you continue to stay involved with the game and take on more challenges and opportunities.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

You did well. I liked your campaign sign.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

(BTW Alfred I made the logo )

You have a bright future. Contact Homelycooking.

[Poirot]

Some nice comments there!

All the credit for the logo goes to wolfentoad66.
I'm grateful to him. I didn't expect someone would make me a logo. It was very generous of him.

[Goldwater]

Are you gonna be running in the upcoming Northeast Assembly General Election?

[Poirot]

Well, I just finished a short campaign and I don't have a lot of time to decide if I embark on another one. I have to think about this.

[Napoleon]

I think you should. Barnes was probably too tough for anyone to win against, because he is doing a great job, but don't let the loss deter you.

[Barnes]

but don't let the loss deter you.

I agree completely! You have obvious talent and would make the region all that much better by running in future races.

[Poirot]

To give an answer to people who have enquired, I have decided not to run in the upcoming general election.

[Northeast Rep Snowball]

To give an answer to people who have enquired, I have decided not to run in the upcoming general election.

NOOO!

You overeact alot on these type of things.

[Poirot]

Hello

It seems just like yesterday I was running in a special election for the Northeast assembly. I didn't win but it was an enriching and fun experience. Now there is another special election scheduled. It is with great excitement that I announce my candidacy to fill a vacant seat in the November special election.

This is my second time around and I'll try to make it better. I'm in New Britain Connecticut for my official launch but I will tour the region in the upcoming days and talk about current policy issues and topics.

Visitors to my campaign can get free leek soup. I know it's not as popular as junk food but it warms you up on a cold November day.   

I'm itching (especially my upper lip) to start. My logo should be unveiled soon. Don't forget to vote, the election is Movember 16th. I hope I can count on your support.

Thank you kindly.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

You seem like a nice kid. A bit weird, but at least you care.

[Poirot]

While in Worcester Mass. for a political meeting, I unveil my logo for the Movember election. Poirot has a characteristic moustache so I decided to combine this with Movember since the election will be in November. I hope my logo is fun and original; it doesn't mean my candidacy is not serious.   



In case it needs more explanation, Movember takes place in November. Men let moustaches grow to raise funds and awareness for men's health like prostate cancer.
Poirot doesn't need a specific month to have a moustache. He has it all year long. 

[Northeast Rep Snowball]

You just lost the election, according to Scott, with out an election

[Northeast Rep Snowball]

oh, I misunderstood what he meant by that, oops

[Poirot]

Those people pushing for capital relocation could modify their project to make it acceptable to more people, it could be changing location or the costs involved. Then they show the new version project for people's approval. 

[Poirot]

Proposing a modified project would show politicians have listened and done their homework. I say it is more acceptable that way.

The unaltered amendement would be legal, so acceptable legally. It's just pushing really hard on voters and them maybe accept it just because they are tired to hear about this is less noble.   

[Poirot]

I had a campaign event this morning in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Inspired by the Bi-Lingual act being discussed in the Assembly I discussed my opinion on this, school curriculum and language.

I find it important to learn a second language. However I would like parents to have a choice in the language. For example, in this town 45% of residents have French or French Canadian ancestors, so they could be interested in learning French. If the Northeast region decides Spanish must be learned, there could be Spanish for all in primary school and then in high school students could choose another language. That could be a compromise.

Also I would maybe reduce the number of mandatory years of a second language study in high school by one or two. I would like the school curriculum to have time for other topics, like world geography and economics. The economics class is for teaching personal finance like budgeting, credit cards and mortgages so young adults can make smart choices, and learn basic economic principles.

While on the topic of languages I propose the region makes Englisg the official language if it's not already. It is basically to signal English is the common language, and governement debate, the judiciary and laws are made in it.

[Poirot]

In the afternoon I visited Vinalhaven in Maine. I showed support to residents who suffer from the wind turbines noise. Their quality of life should not suffer.

A recent study concluded that noise from windfarms has a significant impact on sleep and mental health on those living nearby. To insure the well being of our citizens, I will make sure the maximum night noise level rules are applied and propose that future wind turbines not be built within three quarter miles of homes. Protecting health is important.

Thank you kindly.

[Poirot]

Hi all

I end this day in Barre Vermont. I want to put forward my option of importing hydroelectricity to reduce our use of fossil fuel. Quebec has a surplus of hydroelectricity and maybe Atlantic Canada could want to export also. The rates are low nowadays so it would be a good time to sign a long term deal at a good price. This option could serve well our border areas; we just need to have good connection to the grid. It might need some investment if the capacity needs to be increased.

This concludes a busy day in which I visited three states.

[Poirot]

From Lake Placid NY, site of the 1980 miracle on ice

November is not the only period associated with facial hair. During Spring we have hockey playoffs beards.

I am proposing to make ice hockey our region's official winter sport.

Vote for the Mo, vote Poirot.