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« on: December 23, 2013, 02:58:16 PM »
« edited: March 06, 2015, 11:14:49 AM by Brewer »

Hey there, guys. For those of you who I haven't had the chance to meet, I'm Brewer. I'm pretty new to the site and I really wasn't planning on getting too involved in Atlasia, but I've been reading up on it more, and the more I read, the more excited I get about the place! When I look at the Midwest Althing, I notice that activity in the region is low...very low, and I have decided that I would like to do my part in changing that. That's why I will be a candidate for the Althing in January.

First, I'll tell you a bit about myself. I'm a 13-year-old boy from Duluth, Minnesota, I play both soccer and basketball, and I have three younger siblings. I am a political junkie, and I first started actually expressing those views online by playing various government simulations (USG, VUSA, TAR, etc.), some of which I'm still involved with, before I finally found the Atlas. It was basically the Holy Grail for me at the time (and it still is). I am a liberal, some might say a socialist, a populist or a moderate, depending on who you talk to, but I am a liberal. A gun-totin' liberal, but a liberal nonetheless. Tongue

On the issues, I am pro-choice, pro-gay marriage, pro-gun, and pro-fossil fuels. I do believe in fiscal responsibility, but not so far as the Tea Partiers take it. I am staunchly pro-union, typical seeing as to where I live, and I am perfectly fine and dandy with raising taxes on the rich. Those are just a few issues -- and you guys could certainly ask about more -- but I'm not running my campaign solely based on issues. I'm running because the Althing needs more than one or two ACTIVE members running the whole show. I don't mean to offend anyone here, honestly, but these one or two members should not be forced to carry the burden the whole way through. I'm running this campaign with ACTIVITY being the number one issue.

So, that's me. If anybody has ANY questions at all, please ask, and I'd be more than happy to answer. Same with concerns about my views. I know I'm new here, but I'm asking for your trust and support, and I sincerely hope you will have confidence in my ability to be an active and trustworthy legislator.

Thanks,

Brewer

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« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2013, 02:59:58 PM »

Good luck dude! I want to see who is running before I endorse you, but I like what've you said so far Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2013, 03:06:48 PM »

I hate guns but I'm happy to see you runnning, I will happily vote for you, for  Arturo and GAworth as well!
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« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2013, 03:09:46 PM »

Good luck!
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« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2013, 03:14:05 PM »

Although I have not declared my intentions yet, I am glad to see fresh blood entering the race. I came in as a new member in September and got elected the same month to the Althing. I want to see more specifically where you stand before I endorse you.
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« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2013, 03:16:34 PM »

Thanks guys!

Although I have not declared my intentions yet, I am glad to see fresh blood entering the race. I came in as a new member in September and got elected the same month to the Althing. I want to see more specifically where you stand before I endorse you.

Is there anywhere in specific that you would like to know more about?
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« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2013, 03:16:39 PM »

'Pro-fossil fuels' Huh
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« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2013, 03:18:04 PM »


1. That phrase felt awkward, but whatever. Tongue

2. Specifically, I am pro-fracking and pro-coal. I support investing in green energy, but I don't support cap-and-trade or the Kyoto Protocol.
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« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2013, 03:19:31 PM »

Endorsed. Glad to see another pro-gun left-winger running, especially in my home region.
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« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2013, 03:26:16 PM »

Endorsed for a 2nd preference from someone who doesn't even live in this region
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« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2013, 03:30:38 PM »


1. That phrase felt awkward, but whatever. Tongue

2. Specifically, I am pro-fracking and pro-coal. I support investing in green energy, but I don't support cap-and-trade or the Kyoto Protocol.

Good Lord. Sorry, I can't possibly support you. Best of luck and all that.
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« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2013, 03:34:35 PM »
« Edited: December 23, 2013, 03:37:04 PM by Brewer »


1. That phrase felt awkward, but whatever. Tongue

2. Specifically, I am pro-fracking and pro-coal. I support investing in green energy, but I don't support cap-and-trade or the Kyoto Protocol.

Good Lord. Sorry, I can't possibly support you. Best of luck and all that.

LOL Sorry to hear that, but thanks!
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« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2013, 04:05:59 PM »

Good luck, Brewer! More activity is precisely what we want and need for the future!
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« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2013, 04:12:40 PM »

Fracking? Ok.... Coal? Sad No Kyoto? =(
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« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2013, 04:21:08 PM »
« Edited: December 23, 2013, 04:23:35 PM by Brewer »


The thing is, I believe that green energy is certainly something to strive for. However, I don't believe we should shift from fossil fuels to green energy in such an abrubt way that would cost that many jobs. That's why I don't support Kyoto, but I support green energy tax credits, and other market-based incentives to shift us onto that path.
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« Reply #15 on: December 23, 2013, 04:31:52 PM »

Endorsed. Glad to see another pro-gun left-winger running.
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« Reply #16 on: December 23, 2013, 05:23:26 PM »

Welcome! Despite the fact that I disagree with you on gun control and environmentalism, you have my endorsement for 1st or 2nd preference, depending on whether or not GAworth runs. (Not that I actually live in the Midwest. Tongue)I wish you luck stimulating activity in the Midwest.
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« Reply #17 on: December 23, 2013, 10:02:59 PM »


The thing is, I believe that green energy is certainly something to strive for. However, I don't believe we should shift from fossil fuels to green energy in such an abrubt way that would cost that many jobs. That's why I don't support Kyoto, but I support green energy tax credits, and other market-based incentives to shift us onto that path.
This answers some of my questions. What do you think about some of the laws we have passed, debating, or about to debate.
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« Reply #18 on: December 23, 2013, 11:05:04 PM »

Glad to see another Laborite enter the race! Endorsed!
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« Reply #19 on: December 23, 2013, 11:28:44 PM »


The thing is, I believe that green energy is certainly something to strive for. However, I don't believe we should shift from fossil fuels to green energy in such an abrubt way that would cost that many jobs. That's why I don't support Kyoto, but I support green energy tax credits, and other market-based incentives to shift us onto that path.
This answers some of my questions. What do you think about some of the laws we have passed, debating, or about to debate.

Well, some recent bills that passed that I would support include the: 'Native Atlasian Revitalization Act', the 'Oil, Natural Gas, and Coal Royalty Rates Bill', and the 'Midwest Family Leave Act'.

I like the teacher pay raise, though had I been in the Althing at the time, I would've supported your (GAWorth's) amendment to the bill, calling for a minimum of $60,000 in teacher pay. I've read through the thread about a hundred times and I still can't understand why that amendment was not adopted, but the bill's purpose in and of itself is good, and I do hope it passes.

As for bills that will be considered, I support the Startup Act and the Midwest Bank Act. As for the Biofuels Act, maybe I am just reading it wrong, but the mandate part confuses me. I'll PM you about it in a little bit here.

Does this sort of clear up that part of your question?
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« Reply #20 on: December 23, 2013, 11:31:51 PM »


The thing is, I believe that green energy is certainly something to strive for. However, I don't believe we should shift from fossil fuels to green energy in such an abrubt way that would cost that many jobs. That's why I don't support Kyoto, but I support green energy tax credits, and other market-based incentives to shift us onto that path.
This answers some of my questions. What do you think about some of the laws we have passed, debating, or about to debate.

Well, some recent bills that passed that I would support include the: 'Native Atlasian Revitalization Act', the 'Oil, Natural Gas, and Coal Royalty Rates Bill', and the 'Midwest Family Leave Act'.

I like the teacher pay raise, though had I been in the Althing at the time, I would've supported your (GAWorth's) amendment to the bill, calling for a minimum of $60,000 in teacher pay. I've read through the thread about a hundred times and I still can't understand why that amendment was not adopted, but the bill's purpose in and of itself is good, and I do hope it passes.

As for bills that will be considered, I support the Startup Act and the Midwest Bank Act. As for the Biofuels Act, maybe I am just reading it wrong, but the mandate part confuses me. I'll PM you about it in a little bit here.

Does this sort of clear up that part of your question?
It does, I like your positions and your frankness.
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« Reply #21 on: December 25, 2013, 11:12:45 AM »

Because I can't endorse your character on VUSA, I still can endorse you in Atlasia! Smiley
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« Reply #22 on: December 25, 2013, 04:30:38 PM »

Because I can't endorse your character on VUSA, I still can endorse you in Atlasia! Smiley

You could always do it over there too. Wink

For anyone who is still a bit iffy on my political views, I will have a full list of them tonight or tomorrow, just so you guys can know if you do support me or not. Merry Christmas! Smiley
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« Reply #23 on: December 25, 2013, 10:03:58 PM »

Best of luck! Smiley It's great to see a rise in activity in the Midwest.
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« Reply #24 on: December 26, 2013, 10:54:10 PM »

A Summary of My Political Beliefs
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