Leinad/Lumine - Clear Leadership for the Future - Thanks!

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Lumine was a good President and a distinguished Senator. As President he brought order and stability to the chaos and anarchy gripped Atlasia when the Labor administration of DemPGH imploded in turmoil.

As Senator, he helped us craft the healthcare law, which has protected millions while preserving both freedom of choice and regional input, and not imposing a one size fits all dictate from Nyman. He restored competence to the administration of the Senate after TNF left it in shambles. I am fully confident in VP Lumine managing the new bicameral legislature as President of Congress under the Constitution. I also look forward to his involvement in on issues such as the economy, healthcare and foreign policy. He is a solid choice and will be a great Vice President.

It is time for a new direction in Atlasia, time to set an agenda for freedom and true prosperity and stablity.

[Wisconsin+17]

Amen, Yankee. I look forward to see what a Leinad and Lumine regime will bring.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

This is a very smart team up. I have no issue supporting this ticket.

[Senator Cris]

Endorsed!

[SUSAN CRUSHBONE]

ew.

honestly, leinad, you're a pretty great candidate and i probably would have even supported you, but… not with this choice. definitely not with this choice.

[Leinad]

Endorsed!

Thanks, Cris!

ew.

honestly, leinad, you're a pretty great candidate and i probably would have even supported you, but… not with this choice. definitely not with this choice.

Don't worry, there's still time for the brainwashing to take effect you to change your mind.

[rpryor03]

I'm proud to endorse my good friends Leinad and Lumine. It is my honor to know them, to serve with them, and to be friends with them. I have no doubt that a L/L administration will be the best course for Atlasia. Endorsed.

[Türkisblau]

Endorsed! The tyranny of Labor Strongman Adam Griffin must not continue with his equally vile puppet Harry S Truman.

[Maxwell]

Probably as good a right-wing ticket as any. Not sure which way I want to go yet, let's see more of the campaign.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     Endorsed! I know you guys will do great.

[Leinad]

Thanks for the endorsements!

Probably as good a right-wing ticket as any. Not sure which way I want to go yet, let's see more of the campaign.

Thanks for the consideration! Yes, I'll have some more of the campaign later tonight. Stay tuned!

[Leinad]

Speech from the Federalist Party Convention:

Hello, Nebraska! It's great to be here at the Federalist convention. This is the party that supports a common sense agenda of limited, responsible government and personal freedom--the most sustainable system of governance there is--and the party that supports cooperation with others, and a friendly, active environment to encourage the game's growth.

This is a tremendous chance for us to get a head start for the Federalist Party in this new era of Atlasia, to set the tone in policy. While the old era of Atlasia was known for leftist ideals, the new era can be known by our ideals. But only if we stay unified, campaign hard for this election, and turn out to VOTE!

If I'm President, I will stand for the rights of the individual to live their lives how they want, and oppose statism and collectivism. If I'm President, I will support policies to foster economic growth, raise wages, and get people back to work--not through government, but through the free market. If I'm President, I will be a friend of the regions, opposing federal overreach and supporting the mechanisms in place to retain the regions as the vital building blocks of our great Union.

If I'm President, the Federal Government will be, in addition to responsible and limited, active and effective. If I'm President, there will be cooperation and compromise in order to get things done, but I will never rubber stamp something I disagree with. We will go back to an Atlasia of lively debate over the issues, and competitive elections.

This is the ticket that can unify The Right Triangle--libertarians, conservatives, and moderates--and finally beat Labor. I ask you to join this effort, to help us win this election! As Henry David Thoreau said: "cast your whole vote, not a strip of paper merely"--or, in this case, a forum post--"but your whole influence."

Thank you!

More coming soon...

[Lincoln Republican]

Mr. Leinad, Mr. Lumine

Where do each of you stand on the issue of men who identify as women using the women's bathroom?

Where do each of you stand on the issue of women who identify as men using the men's bathroom?

[rpryor03]

An adaptation of your logo for easier signature usage.

[Leinad]

Thanks, RPryor! That's awesome!

Mr. Leinad, Mr. Lumine

Where do each of you stand on the issue of men who identify as women using the women's bathroom?

Where do each of you stand on the issue of women who identify as men using the men's bathroom?

I have no problem with that, and I feel like this is yet another case where people are wanting to control other people simply because they're doing things they don't personally like. And the rhetoric against it is not only absurd (that people who would rape someone in a bathroom would choose against that course of action if entering the bathroom is illegal--criminals, by definition, have no trouble with breaking laws) but is dangerously stirring up harmful anti-transgender sentiment.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

Thanks, RPryor! That's awesome!

Mr. Leinad, Mr. Lumine

Where do each of you stand on the issue of men who identify as women using the women's bathroom?

Where do each of you stand on the issue of women who identify as men using the men's bathroom?

I have no problem with that, and I feel like this is yet another case where people are wanting to control other people simply because they're doing things they don't personally like. And the rhetoric against it is not only absurd (that people who would rape someone in a bathroom would choose against that course of action if entering the bathroom is illegal--criminals, by definition, have no trouble with breaking laws) but is dangerously stirring up harmful anti-transgender sentiment.

However, how do we address security concerns folks are gonna have though regarding men self identifying as women and vice versa?

[Wisconsin+17]

Disendorsed!

[Lincoln Republican]

Was going to endorse, but then again I see the completely irrational, anything goes libertarian philosophy take over.

[Leinad]

The Leinad Economic Plan:

Lower Unemployment, Lower Taxes, Higher Wages

With Leinad as President, Atlasia will be open for business!

We need to get down to business here. Yes, pun intended, but that doesn't mean I'm not serious. Millions of Atlasians are out of a job--not only does this mean they struggle to provide for themselves and their family, but it creates an extra cost for Atlasian taxpayers to support them.

More government intervention is not the answer, the answer is taking less money out of the economy. Government is not the gas pedal for job creation, it's the brake pedal!

People put focus on raising the minimum wage--now, I have no plans to lower the minimum wage, but I don't feel raising it would do much good. Why? For one thing, to people without a job, the minimum wage is zero. For another, you don't make the pie any bigger by cutting it in larger slices. But government can do something to make the pie bigger: lowering corporate income taxes. Not to mention taking less of the pie from workers by lowering personal income taxes--something I will address shortly.

But I'm not a one-dimensional "lower taxes" guy. We can do other things to foster job growth, such as tax deductions for pay raises and hirings, and tax-free start-up investments. One of my major priorities will be to get Atlasians back to work, and I'll make sure we do so.

Also, I plan to simplify taxes, so the wealthy can't hire a team of lawyers and pay a lower rate than the middle class. This will help make up for the revenue losses due to tax cuts, and so will tax cuts themselves--if there's more money to pay people, people will be payed more. And if people are not only getting paid more but taxes are lowered, they have much more to spend, thus increasing sales tax revenues for government--plus revenue for businesses, plus adding demand for jobs--without increasing the rate.

And yes, I will decrease the tax on hard work--this is not only hurting the economy, but it's just plain wrong to take people's money.

If you vote for me, you will have a President that will side with your wallet against the government's bulging coffers, a President that will side with the free market over a centrally planned economy, and a President who recognizes that socialism is unsustainable, and who supports an economy that sustains itself!

Thank you!

[Leinad]

Statement on Orlando Shooting:

Today is a day of pain, for all of Atlasia, but especially for members of the LGBTQ+ community. My sympathies go out to all those affected by this tragedy of hatred and violence.

It is the job of government to allow people to live safe and free. Millions of Atlasians, however, feel neither. It is our responsibility to repeal discriminatory laws, such as those regarding blood donations, and work to create a safer society. Problems such as violence and discrimination will never be stopped by government alone, but I do believe we can do a part, and that we should.

[Leinad]

The debate has commenced!

My opening statement:

Thank you, Ted, and Smith, for hosting this debate!

This election is one of immense importance. Of course I would say that, given that I'm running, but I think it's objectively true. With the Constitutional Convention we saw a grassroots movement that silenced the doubters and made substantive improvements to Atlasia--all through the system set forth in the previous Constitution.

But the Convention is merely a prologue to the book we're about to write. Whoever wins this election will play a major part in setting the tone for the new era of Atlasia.

As my slogan implies, what we need is "Clear Leadership for the Future." We need efficient leadership, with experience in executive offices, knowledge of Atlasia's problems, the clear solutions for those problems, and the ability to make those solutions a reality for the future of Atlasia.

I've already released my economic plan, and as the election rolls closer I plan to release more policy plans, and I look forward to having this debate about the issues that face this country.

My answer's to Ted and Smith's questions:

Over the years since ISIS was formed, it has become a major threat to Atlasia and its people. The group even attacked several Atlasian cities before the new Constitution was passed. How would you address ISIS in your term as president?

I will start off by addressing the concept of military engagement: war is one of the worst things in humanity--a transaction of human lives and resources for destruction and instability. It is something we must avoid if possible, but unfortunately it is not always possible. The use of aggression is only justified if it is against a side which has committed aggression itself. And ISIL, as you said, has attacked Atlasia and I'm sad to say it will continue to do so--making self-defense not only just but needed.

We must support our allies in the region, and put as few Atlasians in harm's way as possible. We must have a clear strategy of defeating ISIL with minimal cost--both economic cost and, more importantly, human cost--both during and after the conflict.

I must say, I agree with Truman's assertion that we must ally with moderate Islam to defeat radical Islam. There are many peaceful Muslims -- we need to work with them to find and defeat the radical elements. We must attack terrorism at it's root instead of focusing on merely cutting the branches.

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I believe in free trade and think that tariffs do little to improve anything. Instead, they restrict business at the cost of the consumer. These rates aren't magically absorbed by the business. Instead they're passed on to everyday Atlasians in the form of increased prices. The best way to keep jobs from leaving Atlasia and the best way to increase wages without increasing prices is to lower business taxes.

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There are two keys to increasing activity as president:

For one thing, the president must be active personally. Both by providing updates in public, and by annoyingly nagging friendly reminding various government officeholders to stay active as well. While you can't single-handedly increase activity, it's the President's responsibility to do their part to ensure government is running smoothly, specifically the executive branch.

Also, we must identify inactive officeholders and work with regions to encourage activity across all of Atlasia, not to mention encouraging recruitment of the many active forum users not in the game. What makes Atlasia great is when regional governments are strong and successful - they provide a wonderful outlet for new members to get involved, eventually moving on to higher offices.

I understand that activity feeds on itself--an inactive game will lead to apathy, and thus decrease activity. An active game will act as a magnet for more people to join, and more people already here to be more active themselves. And this is not only activity while in office, but competitive and publically active campaigns, which I think Truman and I have both been working hard to do in this election.

[Enduro]

Ever since I joined Atlasia, there hasn't been a ticket as good as this one. Wholeheartedly endorsed.

[Lincoln Republican]

Thanks, RPryor! That's awesome!

Mr. Leinad, Mr. Lumine

Where do each of you stand on the issue of men who identify as women using the women's bathroom?

Where do each of you stand on the issue of women who identify as men using the men's bathroom?

I have no problem with that, and I feel like this is yet another case where people are wanting to control other people simply because they're doing things they don't personally like. And the rhetoric against it is not only absurd (that people who would rape someone in a bathroom would choose against that course of action if entering the bathroom is illegal--criminals, by definition, have no trouble with breaking laws) but is dangerously stirring up harmful anti-transgender sentiment.

Thank you for your reply, Leinad.

However, I see you continue with the anything goes attitude.  

I myself find it deplorable, though, that a bathroom used by little girls could also be used legally by, let us say, a 40 year old man, who claims that he identifies himself as a woman.

And lest anyone thinks otherwise, I have spoken out time and again on this forum in support of many types of gay rights.

But men in girls bathrooms, no.

[Mike Thick]

Winfield, we aren't making rape or sexual harassment legal. Aren't people that would do those things already predisposed to breaking the law and, therefore, likely to do it regardless of whether the law tells them which bathroom to use?

[Lincoln Republican]

Winfield, we aren't making rape or sexual harassment legal. Aren't people that would do those things already predisposed to breaking the law and, therefore, likely to do it regardless of whether the law tells them which bathroom to use?

Let's look at it in this light.  You were born a male.  You think of yourself as a female.  However, you are in fact still, and may always be, anatomically a male.

Should you use the men's bathroom or should you use the women's bathroom?