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« on: June 30, 2015, 04:22:22 AM »
« edited: September 15, 2015, 02:35:55 PM by At-large Senator Kalwejt »

I have decided to throw my hat on the ring because Atlasia is going through a very difficult period and I believe the Senate needs someone with experience and fresh ideas to help reclaim our lost glory and, most importantly, the fun.

Also, as Senator I won't be allowed to nuke anything, so you may put your minds at easy Wink
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« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2015, 06:35:03 AM »

Having served as the Attorney General for two occasions, I fully realize an importance of updating the wiki, which seems to be quite a problem now.

That being said, Castro and Leinad seems to have a great idea of creating a post dedicated entirely to keeping the wiki up to date, instead of being it a side duty for other officeholder. So, if elected, I'll promptly introduce a bill to create the position of the National Archivist Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2015, 02:17:25 PM »


Can you wait until I'm elected to try to recall me? Wink
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« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2015, 02:27:26 PM »

I'm presently completing my election platform. Meanwhile, I welcome any question from the electorate.

Also, I'll be most happy to engage in a debate with my opponents, Speaker Truman and Speaker DKrol.
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« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2015, 09:56:23 AM »

Mr. Kalwejt,  do you have a plan to tackle poverty in Atlasia?

If so, can you elaborate for us, or will the reduction of poverty be part of your platform that will be announced at a later date?

Thank you.

Thank you. This is a very complex question and I'll get back to you as soon as possible (pardon time difference)
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« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2015, 03:05:27 PM »


Thank you, Comrade Governor!
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« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2015, 12:15:48 PM »

Mr. Kalwejt,  do you have a plan to tackle poverty in Atlasia?

If so, can you elaborate for us, or will the reduction of poverty be part of your platform that will be announced at a later date?

Thank you.

Once again, my apologies for delay (RL reasons).

Naturally, the reduction of poverty will be an important part of my platform but I can already elaborate on this key issue. Key, because welfare of the people should be the first task of any responsible government.

The welfare of the people cannot be truly improved until the stability is restored in Atlasia. Since 2014 Atlasia has been through a full-scale civil war, two rebelions, acts of terrorism and currently we're facing a serious crisis in the Pacific Region. Also, important external factors, such as wars in the Middle East and Puerto Santos coup, are threathing our economy. This all leads to having a damaged social and economic infrastructure, market uncertainty and loss of jobs, as evident from the statistics.

On the other hand the fact we've got a lot of work to do with rebuilding our country is an opportunity to get the people to work. The government must take a proactive role in creating and securing jobs for decent wages (I'm grateful my opponent, Mr. Truman, spoke about the wages recently). The austerity is not an answer, as it only destroy the economic and social infrastructure in long term. We've seen this madness in Europe and we must avoid that.

I also must disagree with Mr. Krol that the prime way to reduce poverty is to cut taxes for the rich, so they can "create new jobs". This dangerous myth was totally disproved in the 80s and 90s and I fear the real reason for the right to stubbornly stick with it is a desire to reward their wealthy friends and patrons.

We cannot reclaim our security and, hopefully, prosperity without reconstruction, and that requires money spent and serious involvement the government.
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« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2015, 03:37:32 PM »

Rebuild Atlasia! shall be our official campaign slogan Smiley
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« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2015, 06:59:37 PM »

Thank you, homely, for this wonderful banner!


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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2015, 08:48:40 PM »

Crime and Punishment

Except of the very few, most severe cases, such as SirNick or The Bakersfield Resident, I oppose implementing of a lifetime ban of voting and holding office. Due to the nature of the game, such punishments are pretty an equivalent of a death penalty (prohibited by our constitution) or, at the very least, lifetime banishment with no right to return, except for a presidential pardon, and such are granted very, very rarely. Very few people actually deserve to be kicked out permanently with no chance of rehabilitation and imposing the lifetime ban is extremely arbitrary.

Perhaps the best way to eliminate the ultimate factor, as well as arbitrariness, would be following a well-acomplished Norwegian model: abolishing a lifetime bans altogether and setting maximum sentence at something between year or two, with a possibility of the ban being extended if the offender doesn't get the message.

Wiki Reform

As former Attorney General for two spells, I realize all too well an importance of keeping the wiki up to date, not just for posterity's sake, but to make it easy for our citizens to keep familiar with the laws and other developments.

I have been the first candidate to speak on the issue and if elected, I'll promptly introduce a legislation to create a position of the National Archivist to update the wiki regularly.
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« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2015, 09:04:11 AM »

Well, fellows. It's been an exceptionally short campaign. A lot of questions remained unasked, a lot of issues not mentioned and, most regretfully, we've had no chance to organize a proper debate in such a brief period.

However, the most important thing right now is for every citizen to cast a vote. No matter who's your choice, please go to the polls. Let's begin rebuilding Atlasia by exercising our most basic constitutional right Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2015, 03:07:08 PM »

Mr. Kalwejt,
What is your opinion on the Constutional Convention?


Due to previous experiences, I'm a bit sceptical. Not because of an idea itself, but because during the previous conventions, there was not enough will to initiate radical changes Atlasia needs. Let's face it: we're stuck in the same cliche repeated all over again, so we shouldn't be surprised so many of our valuable players gets bored or indifferent. That has to stop.

Personally, I'd support going all the way to press the "reset" button and I'll certainly try to raise a serious debate over this if elected. If this is not to be hopefully, there will be real will for change this time and the Convention would work.
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« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2015, 09:47:38 AM »

Since my opponents has conceded, I won't hold my victory remarks.

It has been a very brief, but exciting campaign nonetheless. A boring, uncompetitive races were long a serious problem for the game, so I'm glad we've a close run this time Smiley

I'd like to personally thank my opponents, DKrol, Truman and Poirot. Each one of you, guys, ran a strong, yet civil campaign and especially Krol's performance was remarkable. I hope he'll reconsider his decision to take a long leave from the game. Initially I've been quite unfair toward him, but I realize now that he's a fine player and I hope we can have some fun together in the future.

I must thank Governor Windjammer and RG Griffin for their invaluable help in running this campaign. You cannot prevail without friends.

Last, but definitively not least, I want to thank every voter that gave me an eligible preference. Given how narrow this was, don't ever underestimate the power of your vote!

Once officially certified, I'll get on with the job, doing everything that's in my power to rebuild Atlasia.
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« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2015, 04:04:02 PM »

I've just introduces two new legislations:

Improve Our Wiki Act of 2015 (fulfilling my campaign promise to introduce a legislation establishing a position of National Archivist)
Continuity of Government Act of 2015 (aimed to solve problems resulting from a prolonged GM vacancy)
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« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2015, 05:06:06 AM »

Both are solid legislation. I do have some concern though about section 2 of the GM won. How would the PResident react to foreign policy story he generated?

I see your point, it is indeed the conflict of interests. My original intention was to provide a constant leadership for the DoEA in case of prolonged vacancy, as we've seen when Potus resigned.
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« Reply #15 on: July 07, 2015, 05:06:50 AM »

Thank you for the Improve Our Wiki Act of 2015, Senator! It looks nice! Good luck on getting it passed!

And thank you and Castro for the idea!
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« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2015, 06:57:09 AM »

I'd like to thank Secretary Supersquire for selecting me as his Deputy at the External Affairs Department. I'm both honored and excited to be involved in the foreign relations again Smiley
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« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2015, 07:04:26 AM »

I fully support Yankee's amendment for the Criminal Justice (Reform) Act, which would establish three years as maximum penalty for treason and terrorism, instead of life sentence. In this game, three years is long enough. Also, given the very nature of Atlasia, a lifetime ban is pretty much an equivalent of death penalty, which is not only excessive, but also inconsistent with our very constitution.
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« Reply #18 on: July 11, 2015, 05:30:09 AM »

I've just introduced a constitutional amendment that would institute separate election for the Vice Presidency. The goal is, of course, to inject new life and energy into our elections - the very backbone of this game - by allowing the people to vote for the Vice President, instead of having names attached to the tickets.
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« Reply #19 on: July 11, 2015, 07:57:59 AM »

Legislations introduced:

Improve Our Wiki Act of 2015 (bill)
Continuity of Government Act of 2015 (bill)
2015 Amnesty Resolution (resolution)
Vice Presidential Election Amendment (constitutional amendment)
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« Reply #20 on: July 16, 2015, 04:52:34 PM »

I'm currently working on a bill aiming at reducing the federal bureaucracy apparatus.
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« Reply #21 on: July 18, 2015, 03:52:17 PM »
« Edited: July 18, 2015, 03:54:27 PM by Senator and Deputy SoEA Kalwejt »

Statement

Having took an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia, I have no other choice but to stand on the legal ground, no matter what my misgivings about the state of this game may be. I oppose attempts to violently overthrow the Republic. No good change can come without a legitimacy.

We can't build the new Atlasia on rotten fundamentals of violence and lawlessness. It simply will never work.
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« Reply #22 on: July 19, 2015, 05:05:42 AM »

With Supersquire's resignation, I have become Acting Secretary of External Affairs. Therefore, as responsible for nation's defense and national security policies, I'm closely monitoring all developments.
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« Reply #23 on: July 23, 2015, 05:44:22 PM »

I'm looking for a deputy in the Department of External Affairs.

Anyone interested please PM me Smiley
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« Reply #24 on: July 25, 2015, 06:03:35 AM »

Statement

I have been supported the idea of Constitutional Convention since it was proposed and nothing happened that could possibly changed my mind. In fact, I'm even more eager to vote for the only way to reform and rebuild Atlasia.

I won't hide that, having been proposing various institutional changes for a long time, I'd like not only to support the Convention, but also get involved in it's works (wink, wink). But first, we must make it a reality.
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