Office of Former President and Gov. DemPGH

[Maxwell]

The President is making the right decision at this time.

[DemPGH]

As many of you know, TyrionTheImperialist has been re-nomainted as V.P. and is my unequivocal pick to serve in this position. I only hope that he at least receives a fair hearing, which he unfortunately did not receive the first time.

Additionally:

With regard to the cabinet:

1. If Napoleon's resignation is in doubt, he is dismissed as GM. I plan to make an appointment once the V.P. situation has been settled.

2. I have made an inquiry with the SoIA, HagridOfTheDeep, as to his availability and interest in continuing in the position. I will update sometime in the near future.

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[DemPGH]

Preface

I’m going to address a number of different things in one talk and be done with it. I want to start by saying that I’m not concerned about opinion polls, “approval ratings,” or IRC groupies. I’m a leftist who believes in the power of ideas and the promise of progress, I’m deeply skeptical of corporate power, and I’ve governed actively and sensibly from those positions. People can decide if they like it or not. If things happened beyond my control, too bad. I was active and did what I could. If someone wrote me to whine or boohoo about something, I always tried to respond.

I trust that most reasonable people will realize that if an individual, for instance, spends hours at a time daily on a chat trashing “Communists,” that individual is a loser. It doesn’t warrant any more talk than that.

Re-election and the Game’s State

Phew! It’s been quite an 18-month stretch for me in this game – considering it was done without groupies, without a cult, and by doing things plain old nose-to-the-grindstone. When old friends have left or deserted, new ones came along, and I’m happy to summarize my first 18 months of participation as such:

1. Attorney General
2. Vice President of Atlasia
3. Pacific Councilor (Appointed and Elected)
4. Pacific Speaker
5. Pacific Governor (Succeeded PJ, Then Elected)
6. President of Atlasia (Elected)

Now, with that and a year-and-a-half of activity behind me, I cannot in honesty say that I really want a second term as President: Not for four months, not for four weeks. I’m ready to be away from the game for a little while and most of all, I think someone’s voice other than mine needs to be heard.

I dread the thought of another campaign, I'm tired of gridlock, it’s going to be a very busy holiday season for me personally, and my interest in all this is right now in decline. I see many of the same, recurring problems (which one person is powerless to confront), which include unhealthy regions, the same cults and personal crusades, resistance to anything that remotely looks like change, and a very drab, transparent, and boring tee-off elsewhere to see who can beeeeeee . . . "the most moderate moderate." Stay tuned to get the answer!

Thus, I will not seek re-election as President, and the boar will [finally] retire. I thank Labor for its support, and I’m proud to have so many friends in the party. I could not have accomplished what I have without them. TNF, Adam Griffin, Doc Cynic, Windjammer, and many others I’m proud to have as friends.

I will continue to vote and will consider a return at a later time, maybe after the holidays, maybe not.

The Edge of Glory


In Labor,

DemPGH, the President (XXXII in succession)

[Cassius]

I obviously don't see eye to eye with you on most things; I'm right-wing, you're left-wing; you're an atheist, I'm not; you're a Yorkist, whilst I'm a Lancastrian (). Nonetheless, I'd like to thank you for attempting to fulfill your role as President to the best of your ability and to wish you luck in whatever you plan on doing next.

[SWE]

RIP

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

You leave me too, and I'll send you to the tower Dear Edward. Then you won't be able to leave.

I already lost Scott and well a billion other people going back five years.

[DemPGH]

I want to welcome Tyrion as V.P. at very long last and to assure Atlasia that we are looking forward to serving you in the time left. I especially want to thank Senators Yankee and Lumine for helping thaw that terrible ice. Yes, I know the first vote was pre-election politics, but it's nonetheless appreciated.

Now, the bloc of people who did everything they could to prevent Tyrion from becoming V.P. can go get lost in the woods. Or go back to the IRC and talk more trash or else go get another ridiculous scheme together or whatever.

I obviously don't see eye to eye with you on most things; I'm right-wing, you're left-wing; you're an atheist, I'm not; you're a Yorkist, whilst I'm a Lancastrian (). Nonetheless, I'd like to thank you for attempting to fulfill your role as President to the best of your ability and to wish you luck in whatever you plan on doing next.

Thank, Cassius, and hey, we agree on polygamy and incest! That's something.

You leave me too, and I'll send you to the tower Dear Edward. Then you won't be able to leave.

I already lost Scott and well a billion other people going back five years.

Ha, well, I won't be far away. Not just active for a while in office. I'll stop by now and again to pester you.

[President Tyrion]

I am glad to be on board, Mr. President.

My primary goal as of now is to keep the Senate running smoothly, and serve as a liaison between the executive department and the Senate on internal and foreign policy.

[DemPGH]

A Secretary of External Affairs is needed, so if anyone is interested, let me know.

I'd like to reduce military involvement overseas where possible, primarily, avoid unnecessary unilateral action, and participate multilaterally when such action is needed.

Thank You,

--The President

[HagridOfTheDeep]

I would also recommend exploring your options for SoIA. I will hold the seat until I believe you've found a suitable replacement (unless you want to just fire me), but I'm obviously no longer interested in contributing anything of value.

[DemPGH]

A choice for SoEA will be announced a bit later - because it will be more convenient, I'll delay the announcement a day or so, but it will be made by the weekend. I broadly agree with the direction this individual would like to go in with regard to foreign affairs, so I hope that things might go a bit more smoothly on the matter.

I also need to fill SoIA. I'd ideally like the person 1) to keep an eye on regional affairs and 2) to work closely with the GM on news. But feel free to pitch me what you'd like to do with it over the next month or so if you are interested.

I would also recommend exploring your options for SoIA. I will hold the seat until I believe you've found a suitable replacement (unless you want to just fire me), but I'm obviously no longer interested in contributing anything of value.

Sure. I'd probably just resign if that's the case. Thanks.

[Maxwell]

I think there's a semi-presidentialism Amendment that allows you to appoint Senators to the cabinet without sacrificing their ability to be in the Senate, so maybe look into that if you haven't.

[DemPGH]

Alright, I suppose I should make a statement on the Mideast's Promotion of Marriage in Education Act. Look, the Mideast is the antithesis of the Northeast on the whole. I'm surprised that people are outraged.  We saw this last summer as well.

I wouldn't support this anymore than I would the polygamy and incest craziness that the Northeast allows, so it's up to the Governor. Don't blame any one assembly member. Blame the culture if you are outraged.

I'll let the A.G. handle it, but I personally have no plans to challenge it legally. 1) I believe the Mideast Justice will argue that the federal government does not have standing (as before) and 2) I'm not taking it to the Supreme Court. So, it's a Mideast issue.

I think there's a semi-presidentialism Amendment that allows you to appoint Senators to the cabinet without sacrificing their ability to be in the Senate, so maybe look into that if you haven't.

Thanks, Maxwell. I value a full and active cabinet, so I'll look into it.

[bore]

I do not support the incest and polygamy bills, but it's hardly the same thing. The mideast is actively discriminating against gays and lesbians, the northeast is passively allowing (what appear to be) consensual unions.

One is far more morally reprehensible than the other.

[DemPGH]

I'll be appointing TheCranberry to serve as SoIA shortly. I have an SoEA appointment to make, but it's simply not convenient at this time.

I would like to issue a Presidential endorsement also at this point.

I will happily and actively support Marokai Blue and Antonio V in the October Presidential election. This is clearly the sensible, left-of-center ticket which I believe will pursue far and away the most reasonable policies of the declared tickets. In one respect, I would like to avoid an aggressive and bloated foreign policy in concert with a vague domestic agenda; in the other respect, I would like to avoid tongue-in-cheek rhetorical posing about socialism. This all leads me to vote as I shall: Marokai and Antonio. I would add that I think Marokai and Antonio will also better avoid the public relations difficulties that somewhat bogged down my tenure as President. So join me in supporting Marokai Blue and Antonio V!

--DemPGH, The President

[DemPGH]

Today I signed The Peace and Prosperity Act, a very forward looking bill:

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So in my tenure . . . we have seen a major education bill, the stopping of an operation aimed at arming rebels, and now a very promising streamlining of our military with an overall vision of cutting back in our predilection for intervention. There have been other less notable achievements which will bear mention at a later time, perhaps in some retrospective piece before my tenure has concluded. 

[DemPGH]

I've nominated an SoEA.

Christ, just hear him out on foreign policy.

If it works out, it works out. If not, we'll move on.

[free my dawg]

The words of bigots are not worth hearing.

As far as I'm concerned, you are an accessory to his prejudice.

[DemPGH]

The words of bigots are not worth hearing.

As far as I'm concerned, you are an accessory to his prejudice.

And that's gult by association. And you are also prejudiced. Cut the b.s.

If the nominee is rejected, I'll move on to another.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

Mr President

This is a troubling nomination. I will hear him out, but I have deep concerns with your nominee being our representative to the rest of the world.

[Adam Griffin]

The words of bigots are not worth hearing.

As far as I'm concerned, you are an accessory to his prejudice.

Oh, listen to the IRC precincts going     and  .

Nominations like this will just be par for the course with a President Lumine, who is essentially what everyone's complaining about here. I envy DemPGH, who's been defamed to the point that he frankly doesn't have to give a damn about what any of you think.

So put up or shut up: waddle on down to the job application office, and put one in. This job is literally the least desired one in the game, and I'd wager not a single person who's going to throw a fit of faux outrage actually applied for the position.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

The words of bigots are not worth hearing.

As far as I'm concerned, you are an accessory to his prejudice.

Oh, listen to the IRC precincts going     and  .

Nominations like this will just be par for the course with a President Lumine, who is essentially what everyone's complaining about here. I envy DemPGH, who's been defamed to the point that he frankly doesn't have to give a damn about what any of you think.

So put up or shut up: waddle on down to the job application office, and put one in. This job is literally the least desired one in the game, and I'd wager not a single person who's going to throw a fit of faux outrage actually applied for the position.

Wait, I'm confused, does Labor not support marriage equality anymore   It sounded like what you're saying was "if people are so upset, why don't any of them apply" (even if I think it is a bit of a disingenuous argument, I guess I see where your coming from), but also that you think we should have more socially conservative cabinet appointees along the lines of what Lumine would support?  Hopefully, I'm misunderstanding what you meant.  I swear though, the next thing you know, Senator JCL will come out for marriage equality

[free my dawg]

So I see the two leaders of Atlasia's leading voice of the "left" have endorsed the architect of the Mideast Hate Bill, and seem to be attacking me for it. This is especially troubling coming from Adam Griffin, who seems to be more willing to fight for his party than his fellow kin.

[Adam Griffin]

So I see the two leaders of Atlasia's leading voice of the "left" have endorsed the architect of the Mideast Hate Bill, and seem to be attacking me for it. This is especially troubling coming from Adam Griffin, who seems to be more willing to fight for his party than his fellow kin.

The words of bigots are not worth hearing.

As far as I'm concerned, you are an accessory to his prejudice.

Oh, listen to the IRC precincts going     and  .

Nominations like this will just be par for the course with a President Lumine, who is essentially what everyone's complaining about here. I envy DemPGH, who's been defamed to the point that he frankly doesn't have to give a damn about what any of you think.

So put up or shut up: waddle on down to the job application office, and put one in. This job is literally the least desired one in the game, and I'd wager not a single person who's going to throw a fit of faux outrage actually applied for the position.

Wait, I'm confused, does Labor not support marriage equality anymore  It sounded like what you're saying was "if people are so upset, why don't any of them apply" (even if I think it is a bit of a disingenuous argument, I guess I see where your coming from), but also that you think we should have more socially conservative cabinet appointees along the lines of what Lumine would support?  Hopefully, I'm misunderstanding what you meant.  I swear though, the next thing you know, Senator JCL will come out for marriage equality

This isn't even good trolling! It's times like this that make me miss Napoleon.

[DemPGH]

I'm strongly in favor of SSM, and there's plenty of documentation of that.

X, you're not confused, you're talking out of your rear end again.

The nominee will make a statement a bit later after which we'll move on. You guys won't like who is next up either.