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Shilly
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« on: July 05, 2006, 04:38:31 PM »

It looks like Gabu's championship is dead, so I have decided to start a new one.

Fill in this form if you want to participate.

Title:
Party: Republican/Democrat
First Name:
Last Name:   
Home State:
Age: (not necessary though)
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 1-5
Charisma 1-5
Integrity 1-5
Stamina 1-5
Experience 1-5
Debating 1-5
Issue Knowledge 1-5

Vice-President:
VP State:
VP Bonus (from one of the categories above except Debating or Stamina):

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

//Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape.
No legal abortions.
@

//Affirmative Action
Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas.
Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action.
The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.
@

//Balanced Budget
A deficit is fine - focus on social programs.
Military spending is more important than the deficit.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.
@

//Business Tax
Significantly increase business taxation.
Increase business taxation.
Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Reduce business taxation.
Significantly reduce business taxation.
@

//Campaign Finance Reform
Elections are rigged for the two parties - we need major reform!
We need to significantly reduce corporate donations.
We need to put more power into smaller donors' hands.
The McCain/Feingold bill is sufficient.
No campaign finance reform is needed.
@

//Ecology
The environment must be our first national priority.
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it.
@

//Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
School vouchers for lower-income students.
School vouchers for anyone.
@

//Free Trade
We need to erect large tariff barriers to protect all our industries.
Some industries need to be protected.
Open markets should be approached with caution.
Most markets should be open.
All markets should be open!
@

//Gun Control
Ban all guns!
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
Guns control is a state issue.
We should be very wary of gun control.
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!
@

//Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
Homosexuals need to be treated for their condition.
@

//Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
Legal immigration is great.
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now!
@

//Military Funding
Drastically cut military funding, establish a Department of Peace.
We should decrease military funding.
Keep military budget the same, look to be more efficient.
Increase the military budget, but find ways to be more efficient.
We need to significantly increase military funding to meet new threats.
@

//Military Intervention
Military intervention is another way of saying 'empire building'.
For humanitarian causes or if we are attacked.
Only if we are attacked.
Only if our national interests are threatened.
We can and should use our military might to further our own interests.
@

//Personal Tax
Increase income tax for everyone.
Increase income tax for the rich.
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.
Reduce income tax across the board.
Reduce income tax for the rich.
@


//Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
Universal health care, whether public or private.
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Only a few public health care benefits.
The health care system should be completely private.
@

//Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources.
@

//Social Security
No to any private investment, dramatically increase funding.
No to private investment, increase funding.
Keep social security as it is.
Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments.
Let workers privately invest all social security payments.
@

//Terrorism
We should surrender to the terrorists.
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force.
@
 
 
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afleitch
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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2006, 04:48:59 PM »

Party: Democrat
First Name: Andrew
Last Name: Leitch
Home State: Wisconsin
Age: (not necessary though)
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 4
Charisma 3
Integrity 3
Stamina 4
Experience 3
Debating 4
Issue Knowledge 4

Vice-President: John Edwards
VP State: North Carolina
VP Bonus: Charisma

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

//Abortion
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
@

//Affirmative Action
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.
@

//Balanced Budget
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.
@

//Business Tax
Significantly reduce business taxation.
@

//Campaign Finance Reform
We need to put more power into smaller donors' hands.
@

//Ecology
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
@

//Education
School vouchers for lower-income students.
@

//Free Trade
All markets should be open!
@

//Gun Control
Guns control is a state issue.
@

//Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
@

//Immigration
Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
@

//Military Funding
Keep military budget the same, look to be more efficient.
@

//Military Intervention
Only if our national interests are threatened.
@

//Personal Tax
Reduce income tax across the board.
@


//Public Health Care
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
@

//Renewable Energy
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
@

//Social Security
Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments.
@

//Terrorism
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
@
 
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« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2006, 04:55:25 PM »
« Edited: July 06, 2006, 04:14:35 PM by TD »

Title: Governor
Party: Republican
First Name: Daniel
Last Name: TD
Home State: PA
Age: (not necessary though)
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 4
Charisma 4
Integrity 3
Stamina 4
Experience 3
Debating 4
Issue Knowledge 3

Vice-President: Lindsay Graham
VP State: South Carolina
VP Bonus (from one of the categories above except Debating or Stamina): EDIT: Issure knowledge

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

[ ] Unrestricted access to abortions. (L)
[ ] Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health. (CL)
[X] Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health. (C)
[ ] No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape. (CR)
[ ] No legal abortions. (R)

//Affirmative Action
[ ] Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas. (L)
[ ] Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action. (CL)
[ ] The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action. (C)
[ ] Affirmative action programs only in certain cases. (CR)
[X] Abolish all federal affirmative action programs. (R)

//Balanced Budget
[ ] A deficit is fine - focus on social programs. (L)
[ ] Military spending is more important than the deficit. (CL)
[ ] Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities. (C)
[X] A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit. (CR)
[ ] Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible. (R)

//Business Tax
[ ] Significantly increase business taxation. (L)
[ ] Increase business taxation. (CL)
[ ] Businesses are taxed the right amount. (C)
[X] Reduce business taxation. (CR)
[ ] Significantly reduce business taxation. (R)

//Campaign Finance Reform
[ ] Elections are rigged for the two parties - we need major reform! (L)
[ ] We need to significantly reduce corporate donations. (CL)
[X] We need to put more power into smaller donors' hands. (C)
[ ] The McCain/Feingold bill is sufficient. (CR)
[ ] No campaign finance reform is needed. (R)

//Ecology
[ ] The environment must be our first national priority. (L)
[ ] Good environmental policies are good economic policies. (CL)
[X] Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies. (C)
[ ] Economic policies must come before environmental policies. (CR)
[ ] The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it. (R)

//Education
[ ] No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding. (L)
[ ] No school vouchers, increase federal funding. (CL)
[ ] Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding. (C)
[X] School vouchers for lower-income students. (CR)
[ ] School vouchers for anyone. (R)

//Free Trade
[ ] We need to erect large tariff barriers to protect all our industries. (L)
[ ] Some industries need to be protected. (CL)
[ ] Open markets should be approached with caution. (C)
[X] Most markets should be open. (CR)
[ ] All markets should be open! (R)

//Gun Control
[ ] Ban all guns! (L)
[ ] Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks. (CL)
[ ] Guns control is a state issue. (C)
[X] We should be very wary of gun control. (CR)
[ ] Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control! (R)

//Same-Sex Marriage
[ ] Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right. (L)
[X] Same-sex marriage, even if not in name. (CL)
[ ] Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions. (C)
[ ] Marriage is between a man and a woman. (CR)
[ ] Homosexuals need to be treated for their condition. (R)

//Immigration
[ ] Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty. (L)
[X] Legal immigration is great. (CL)
[ ] Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed. (C)
[ ] Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration. (CR)
[ ] Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now! (R)

//Military Funding
[ ] Drastically cut military funding, establish a Department of Peace. (L)
[ ] We should decrease military funding. (CL)
[ ] Keep military budget the same, look to be more efficient. (C)
[X] Increase the military budget, but find ways to be more efficient. (CR)
[ ] We need to significantly increase military funding to meet new threats. (R)

//Military Intervention
[ ] Military intervention is another way of saying 'empire building'. (L)
[ ] For humanitarian causes or if we are attacked. (CL)
[ ] Only if we are attacked. (C)
[ ] Only if our national interests are threatened. (CR)
[X] We can and should use our military might to further our own interests. (R)

//Personal Tax
[ ] Increase income tax for everyone. (L)
[ ] Increase income tax for the rich. (CL)
[ ] Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets. (C)
[X] Reduce income tax across the board. (CR)
[ ] Reduce income tax for the rich. (R)

//Public Health Care
[ ] We need a completely public health care system. (L)
[ ] Universal health care, whether public or private. (CL)
[ ] Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private. (C)
[X] Only a few public health care benefits. (CR)
[ ] The health care system should be completely private. (R)

//Renewable Energy
[ ] Renewable energy all the way! (L)
[X] We should focus on renewable energy sources. (CL)
[ ] Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched. (R)
[ ] Coal and oil are our main concerns right now. (CR)
[ ] We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources. (R)

//Social Security
[ ] No to any private investment, dramatically increase funding. (L)
[ ] No to private investment, increase funding. (CL)
[ ] Keep social security as it is. (C)
[X] Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments. (CR)
[ ] Let workers privately invest all social security payments. (R)

//Terrorism
[ ] We should surrender to the terrorists. (L)
[ ] We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice. (CL)
[ ] Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must. (C)
[X] We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism. (CR)
[ ] Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force. (R)
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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2006, 04:58:27 PM »

Title: Governor
Party: Republican
First Name: Daniel
Last Name:   Smith
Home State: Wyoming
Age: 19
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 3
Charisma 3
Integrity 4
Stamina 3
Experience 4
Debating 3
Issue Knowledge 4

Vice-President: Ronald Reagan
VP State: California
VP Bonus: Charisma

Platform:

//Abortion
No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape.
Center-Right

//Affirmative Action
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.
Right

//Balanced Budget
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Center-Right

//Business Tax
Significantly reduce business taxation.
Right

//Campaign Finance Reform
No campaign finance reform is needed.
Right

//Ecology
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
Center-Right

//Education
School vouchers for lower-income students.
Center-Right

//Free Trade
Most markets should be open.
Center-Right

//Gun Control
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!
Right

//Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Center-Left

//Immigration
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Center

//Military Funding
Increase the military budget, but find ways to be more efficient.
Center-Right

//Military Intervention
Only if our national interests are threatened
Center-Right

//Personal Tax
Reduce income tax across the board.
Center-Right

//Public Health Care
Only a few public health care benefits.
Center-Right

//Renewable Energy
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Center

//Social Security.
Let workers privately invest all social security payments.
Right

//Terrorism
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Center-Right
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« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2006, 05:48:08 PM »

Title: Governor
Party: Republican
First Name: Andrew
Last Name: Berger 
Home State: New York

Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 3
Charisma 4
Integrity 4
Stamina 4
Experience 4
Debating 3
Issue Knowledge 3

Vice-President: Tom Ridge
VP State: Pennsylvania
VP Bonus: Issue Knowledge

Platform:
//Abortion
  • Unrestricted access to abortions. (L)
[ ] Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health. (CL)
[ ] Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health. (C)
[ ] No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape. (CR)
[ ] No legal abortions. (R)

//Affirmative Action
[ ] Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas. (L)
[ ] Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action. (CL)
[ ] The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action. (C)
[ ] Affirmative action programs only in certain cases. (CR)
  • Abolish all federal affirmative action programs. (R)

//Balanced Budget
[ ] A deficit is fine - focus on social programs. (L)
[ ] Military spending is more important than the deficit. (CL)
[ ] Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities. (C)
[ ] A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit. (CR)
  • Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible. (R)

//Business Tax
[ ] Significantly increase business taxation. (L)
[ ] Increase business taxation. (CL)
[ ] Businesses are taxed the right amount. (C)
  • Reduce business taxation. (CR)
[ ] Significantly reduce business taxation. (R)

//Campaign Finance Reform
[ ] Elections are rigged for the two parties - we need major reform! (L)
[ ] We need to significantly reduce corporate donations. (CL)
[ ] We need to put more power into smaller donors' hands. (C)
[ ] The McCain/Feingold bill is sufficient. (CR)
  • No campaign finance reform is needed. (R)

//Ecology
[ ] The environment must be our first national priority. (L)
[ ] Good environmental policies are good economic policies. (CL)
  • Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies. (C)
[ ] Economic policies must come before environmental policies. (CR)
[ ] The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it. (R)

//Education
[ ] No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding. (L)
[ ] No school vouchers, increase federal funding. (CL)
  • Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding. (C)
[ ] School vouchers for lower-income students. (CR)
[ ] School vouchers for anyone. (R)

//Free Trade
[ ] We need to erect large tariff barriers to protect all our industries. (L)
[ ] Some industries need to be protected. (CL)
[ ] Open markets should be approached with caution. (C)
  • Most markets should be open. (CR)
[ ] All markets should be open! (R)

//Gun Control
[ ] Ban all guns! (L)
[ ] Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks. (CL)
[ ] Guns control is a state issue. (C)
[ ] We should be very wary of gun control. (CR)
  • Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control! (R)

//Same-Sex Marriage
  • Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right. (L)
[ ] Same-sex marriage, even if not in name. (CL)
[ ] Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions. (C)
[ ] Marriage is between a man and a woman. (CR)
[ ] Homosexuals need to be treated for their condition. (R)

//Immigration
[ ] Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty. (L)
[ ] Legal immigration is great. (CL)
  • Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed. (C)
[ ] Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration. (CR)
[ ] Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now! (R)

//Military Funding
[ ] Drastically cut military funding, establish a Department of Peace. (L)
[ ] We should decrease military funding. (CL)
  • Keep military budget the same, look to be more efficient. (C)
[ ] Increase the military budget, but find ways to be more efficient. (CR)
[ ] We need to significantly increase military funding to meet new threats. (R)

//Military Intervention
[ ] Military intervention is another way of saying 'empire building'. (L)
[ ] For humanitarian causes or if we are attacked. (CL)
  • Only if we are attacked. (C)
[ ] Only if our national interests are threatened. (CR)
[ ] We can and should use our military might to further our own interests. (R)

//Personal Tax
[ ] Increase income tax for everyone. (L)
[ ] Increase income tax for the rich. (CL)
[ ] Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets. (C)
  • Reduce income tax across the board. (CR)
[ ] Reduce income tax for the rich. (R)

//Public Health Care
[ ] We need a completely public health care system. (L)
  • Universal health care, whether public or private. (CL)
[ ] Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private. (C)
[ ] Only a few public health care benefits. (CR)
[ ] The health care system should be completely private. (R)

//Renewable Energy
[ ] Renewable energy all the way! (L)
  • We should focus on renewable energy sources. (CL)
[ ] Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched. (R)
[ ] Coal and oil are our main concerns right now. (CR)
[ ] We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources. (R)

//Social Security
[ ] No to any private investment, dramatically increase funding. (L)
[ ] No to private investment, increase funding. (CL)
[ ] Keep social security as it is. (C)
  • Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments. (CR)
[ ] Let workers privately invest all social security payments. (R)

//Terrorism
[ ] We should surrender to the terrorists. (L)
[ ] We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice. (CL)
  • Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must. (C)
[ ] We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism. (CR)
[ ] Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force. (R)
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« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2006, 05:50:25 PM »

Title: Senator
First Name: Richard G.
Last Name: Arage
Home State: Pennsylvania
Age: 50
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 3
Charisma 4
Integrity 3
Stamina 3
Experience 3
Debating 5
Issue Knowledge 4

Vice-President: John McCain
VP State: Arizona
VP Bonus: Experience

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

[ ] Unrestricted access to abortions. (L)
[ ] Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health. (CL)
[X] Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health. (C)
[ ] No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape. (CR)
[ ] No legal abortions. (R)

//Affirmative Action
[ ] Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas. (L)
[ ] Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action. (CL)
[ ] The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action. (C)
[X] Affirmative action programs only in certain cases. (CR)
[ ] Abolish all federal affirmative action programs. (R)

//Balanced Budget
[ ] A deficit is fine - focus on social programs. (L)
[ ] Military spending is more important than the deficit. (CL)
[ ] Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities. (C)
[X] A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit. (CR)
[ ] Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible. (R)

//Business Tax
[ ] Significantly increase business taxation. (L)
[ ] Increase business taxation. (CL)
[ ] Businesses are taxed the right amount. (C)
[X] Reduce business taxation. (CR)
[ ] Significantly reduce business taxation. (R)

//Campaign Finance Reform
[ ] Elections are rigged for the two parties - we need major reform! (L)
[ ] We need to significantly reduce corporate donations. (CL)
[X] We need to put more power into smaller donors' hands. (C)
[ ] The McCain/Feingold bill is sufficient. (CR)
[ ] No campaign finance reform is needed. (R)

//Ecology
[ ] The environment must be our first national priority. (L)
[ ] Good environmental policies are good economic policies. (CL)
[ ] Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies. (C)
[X] Economic policies must come before environmental policies. (CR)
[ ] The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it. (R)

//Education
[ ] No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding. (L)
[X] No school vouchers, increase federal funding. (CL)
[ ] Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding. (C)
[ ] School vouchers for lower-income students. (CR)
[ ] School vouchers for anyone. (R)

//Free Trade
[ ] We need to erect large tariff barriers to protect all our industries. (L)
[ ] Some industries need to be protected. (CL)
[ ] Open markets should be approached with caution. (C)
[X] Most markets should be open. (CR)
[ ] All markets should be open! (R)

//Gun Control
[ ] Ban all guns! (L)
[X] Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks. (CL)
[ ] Guns control is a state issue. (C)
[ ] We should be very wary of gun control. (CR)
[ ] Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control! (R)

//Same-Sex Marriage
[ ] Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right. (L)
[X] Same-sex marriage, even if not in name. (CL)
[ ] Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions. (C)
[ ] Marriage is between a man and a woman. (CR)
[ ] Homosexuals need to be treated for their condition. (R)

//Immigration
[ ] Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty. (L)
[X] Legal immigration is great. (CL)
[ ] Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed. (C)
[ ] Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration. (CR)
[ ] Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now! (R)

//Military Funding
[ ] Drastically cut military funding, establish a Department of Peace. (L)
[ ] We should decrease military funding. (CL)
[X] Keep military budget the same, look to be more efficient. (C)
[ ] Increase the military budget, but find ways to be more efficient. (CR)
[ ] We need to significantly increase military funding to meet new threats. (R)

//Military Intervention
[ ] Military intervention is another way of saying 'empire building'. (L)
[ ] For humanitarian causes or if we are attacked. (CL)
[X] Only if we are attacked. (C)
[ ] Only if our national interests are threatened. (CR)
[ ] We can and should use our military might to further our own interests. (R)

//Personal Tax
[ ] Increase income tax for everyone. (L)
[ ] Increase income tax for the rich. (CL)
[ ] Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets. (C)
[X] Reduce income tax across the board. (CR)
[ ] Reduce income tax for the rich. (R)

//Public Health Care
[ ] We need a completely public health care system. (L)
[ ] Universal health care, whether public or private. (CL)
[X] Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private. (C)
[ ] Only a few public health care benefits. (CR)
[ ] The health care system should be completely private. (R)

//Renewable Energy
[ ] Renewable energy all the way! (L)
[ ] We should focus on renewable energy sources. (CL)
[X] Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched. (R)
[ ] Coal and oil are our main concerns right now. (CR)
[ ] We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources. (R)

//Social Security
[ ] No to any private investment, dramatically increase funding. (L)
[ ] No to private investment, increase funding. (CL)
[ ] Keep social security as it is. (C)
[X] Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments. (CR)
[ ] Let workers privately invest all social security payments. (R)

//Terrorism
[ ] We should surrender to the terrorists. (L)
[ ] We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice. (CL)
[X] Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must. (C)
[ ] We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism. (CR)
[ ] Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force. (R)
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« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2006, 05:58:51 PM »

Everyone up to bullmoose has been entered.

In other matters, I have seen that the default 2004 scenario slightly favors Republicans and I want to know about some ways to fix that.
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« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2006, 06:17:11 PM »

Title: Senator
Party: Democrat
First Name: David
Last Name: Gray
Home State: Georgia
Age: (not necessary though)
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 4
Charisma 3
Integrity 5
Stamina 3
Experience 3
Debating 4
Issue Knowledge 3

Vice-President: Evan Bayh
VP State: Indiana
VP Bonus (from one of the categories above except Debating or Stamina):
Experience

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

//Abortion
[ ] Unrestricted access to abortions. (L)
[ ] Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health. (CL)
[ ] Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health. (C)
[X] No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape. (CR)
[ ] No legal abortions. (R)

//Affirmative Action
[ ] Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas. (L)
[ ] Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action. (CL)
[ ] The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action. (C)
[ ] Affirmative action programs only in certain cases. (CR)
[X] Abolish all federal affirmative action programs. (R)

//Balanced Budget
[ ] A deficit is fine - focus on social programs. (L)
[ ] Military spending is more important than the deficit. (CL)
[X] Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities. (C)
[ ] A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit. (CR)
[ ] Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible. (R)

//Business Tax
[ ] Significantly increase business taxation. (L)
[ ] Increase business taxation. (CL)
[X] Businesses are taxed the right amount. (C)
[ ] Reduce business taxation. (CR)
[ ] Significantly reduce business taxation. (R)

//Campaign Finance Reform
[ ] Elections are rigged for the two parties - we need major reform! (L)
[X] We need to significantly reduce corporate donations. (CL)
[ ] We need to put more power into smaller donors' hands. (C)
[ ] The McCain/Feingold bill is sufficient. (CR)
[ ] No campaign finance reform is needed. (R)

//Ecology
[ ] The environment must be our first national priority. (L)
[X] Good environmental policies are good economic policies. (CL)
[ ] Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies. (C)
[ ] Economic policies must come before environmental policies. (CR)
[ ] The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it. (R)

//Education
[ ] No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding. (L)
[X] No school vouchers, increase federal funding. (CL)
[ ] Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding. (C)
[ ] School vouchers for lower-income students. (CR)
[ ] School vouchers for anyone. (R)

//Free Trade
[ ] We need to erect large tariff barriers to protect all our industries. (L)
[ ] Some industries need to be protected. (CL)
[X] Open markets should be approached with caution. (C) - it should be linked with human rights!
[ ] Most markets should be open. (CR)
[ ] All markets should be open! (R)

//Gun Control
[ ] Ban all guns! (L)
[ ] Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks. (CL)
[ ] Guns control is a state issue. (C)
[ ] We should be very wary of gun control. (CR)
[X] Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control! (R)

//Same-Sex Marriage
[ ] Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right. (L)
[ ] Same-sex marriage, even if not in name. (CL)
[X] Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions. (C)
[ ] Marriage is between a man and a woman. (CR)
[ ] Homosexuals need to be treated for their condition. (R)

//Immigration
[ ] Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty. (L)
[X] Legal immigration is great. (CL)
[ ] Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed. (C)
[ ] Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration. (CR)
[ ] Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now! (R)

//Military Funding
[ ] Drastically cut military funding, establish a Department of Peace. (L)
[ ] We should decrease military funding. (CL)
[ ] Keep military budget the same, look to be more efficient. (C)
[X] Increase the military budget, but find ways to be more efficient. (CR)
[ ] We need to significantly increase military funding to meet new threats. (R)

//Military Intervention
[ ] Military intervention is another way of saying 'empire building'. (L)
[ ] For humanitarian causes or if we are attacked. (CL)
[ ] Only if we are attacked. (C)
[X] Only if our national interests are threatened. (CR)
[ ] We can and should use our military might to further our own interests. (R)

//Personal Tax
[ ] Increase income tax for everyone. (L)
[ ] Increase income tax for the rich. (CL)
[X] Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets. (C)
[ ] Reduce income tax across the board. (CR)
[ ] Reduce income tax for the rich. (R)

//Public Health Care
[ ] We need a completely public health care system. (L)
[X] Universal health care, whether public or private. (CL)
[ ] Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private. (C)
[ ] Only a few public health care benefits. (CR)
[ ] The health care system should be completely private. (R)

//Renewable Energy
[ ] Renewable energy all the way! (L)
[ ] We should focus on renewable energy sources. (CL)
[X] Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched. (R)
[ ] Coal and oil are our main concerns right now. (CR)
[ ] We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources. (R)

//Social Security
[ ] No to any private investment, dramatically increase funding. (L)
[ ] No to private investment, increase funding. (CL)
[X] Keep social security as it is. (C) - but reform contributions!
[ ] Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments. (CR)
[ ] Let workers privately invest all social security payments. (R)

//Terrorism
[ ] We should surrender to the terrorists. (L)
[ ] We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice. (CL)
[ ] Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must. (C)
[X] We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism. (CR)
[ ] Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force. (R)

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« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2006, 06:27:49 PM »

Title: Governor
Party: Democrat
First Name: Boris
Last Name: Pistapoch 
Home State: Illinois
Age: 51
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 3
Charisma 3
Integrity 3
Stamina 4
Experience 3
Debating 5
Issue Knowledge 4

Vice-President: Evan Bayh
VP State: Indiana
VP Bonus: Experience

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« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2006, 07:03:09 PM »

Title: Mr.
Party: Republican
First Name: Adam
Last Name:  Martin
Home State: New York
Age: I usually put 35

Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 4
Charisma 4
Integrity 3
Stamina 2
Experience 3
Debating 5
Issue Knowledge 4

Vice-President: George Carlin
VP State: New York
VP Bonus : Charisma

Platform:

//Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape.
No legal abortions.
@

//Affirmative Action
Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas.
Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action.
The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.
@

//Balanced Budget
A deficit is fine - focus on social programs.
Military spending is more important than the deficit.
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible.
@

//Business Tax
Significantly increase business taxation.
Increase business taxation.
Businesses are taxed the right amount.
Reduce business taxation.
Significantly reduce business taxation.
@

//Campaign Finance Reform
Elections are rigged for the two parties - we need major reform!
We need to significantly reduce corporate donations.
We need to put more power into smaller donors' hands.
The McCain/Feingold bill is sufficient.
No campaign finance reform is needed.
@

//Ecology
The environment must be our first national priority.
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Economic policies must come before environmental policies.
The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it.
@

//Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.
Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.
School vouchers for lower-income students.
School vouchers for anyone.
@

//Free Trade
We need to erect large tariff barriers to protect all our industries.
Some industries need to be protected.
Open markets should be approached with caution.
Most markets should be open.
All markets should be open!
@

//Gun Control
Ban all guns!
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
Guns control is a state issue.
We should be very wary of gun control.
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!
@

//Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
Homosexuals need to be treated for their condition.
@

//Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
Legal immigration is great.
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration.
Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now!
@

//Military Funding
Drastically cut military funding, establish a Department of Peace.
We should decrease military funding.
Keep military budget the same, look to be more efficient.
Increase the military budget, but find ways to be more efficient.
We need to significantly increase military funding to meet new threats.
@

//Military Intervention
Military intervention is another way of saying 'empire building'.
For humanitarian causes or if we are attacked.
Only if we are attacked.
Only if our national interests are threatened.
We can and should use our military might to further our own interests.
@

//Personal Tax
Increase income tax for everyone.
Increase income tax for the rich.
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.
Reduce income tax across the board.
Reduce income tax for the rich.
@


//Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
Universal health care, whether public or private.
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Only a few public health care benefits.
The health care system should be completely private.
@

//Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Coal and oil are our main concerns right now.
We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources.
@

//Social Security
No to any private investment, dramatically increase funding.
No to private investment, increase funding.
Keep social security as it is.
Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments.
Let workers privately invest all social security payments.
@

//Terrorism
We should surrender to the terrorists.
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force.
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« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2006, 07:05:29 PM »
« Edited: July 06, 2006, 03:32:47 PM by Justice Colin Wixted »

Title: Senator
Party: Republican
First Name: Colin
Last Name: Wixted  
Home State: Colorado
Age: 47
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 4
Charisma 4
Integrity 3
Stamina 3
Experience 3
Debating 4
Issue Knowledge 4

Vice-President: Ron Paul
VP State: Texas
VP Bonus (from one of the categories above except Debating or Stamina): Integrity

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

//Abortion
Unrestricted access to abortions.
Left
@

//Affirmative Action

The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action.
Centre
@

//Balanced Budget

A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
Centre-Right
@

//Business Tax

Reduce business taxation.
Centre-Right
@

//Campaign Finance Reform
Elections are rigged for the two parties - we need major reform!
Left
@

//Ecology

Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
Centre
@

//Education

School vouchers for lower-income students.
Centre-Right
@

//Free Trade
Most markets should be open.
Centre-Right
@

//Gun Control

Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!
Right
@

//Same-Sex Marriage

Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
Centre-Left
@

//Immigration
Legal immigration is great.
Left
@

//Military Funding

Increase the military budget, but find ways to be more efficient.
Centre-Right
@

//Military Intervention

For humanitarian causes or if we are attacked.
Centre-Left
@

//Personal Tax

Reduce income tax across the board.
Centre-Right
@


//Public Health Care
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
Centre
@

//Renewable Energy

Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.
Centre
@

//Social Security

Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments.
Centre-Right
@

//Terrorism

Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
Centre
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« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2006, 07:39:42 PM »
« Edited: July 05, 2006, 07:47:42 PM by Josh22 »



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Title: Mayor
Party: Democrat
First Name: Joshua
Last Name:  Craddock
Home State: North Carolina
Age: (18)
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 4
Charisma 3
Integrity 3
Stamina 3
Experience 4
Debating 4
Issue Knowledge 4

Vice-President: John McCain
VP State: AZ
VP Bonus : Issue Knowledge

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

//Abortion
[ ] Unrestricted access to abortions. (L)
[ ] Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health. (CL)
[ ] Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health. (C)
[X ] No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape. (CR)
[ ] No legal abortions. (R)

//Affirmative Action
[ ] Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas. (L)
[ ] Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action. (CL)
[ ] The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action. (C)
[ ] Affirmative action programs only in certain cases. (CR)
[X ] Abolish all federal affirmative action programs. (R)

//Balanced Budget
[ ] A deficit is fine - focus on social programs. (L)
[ X] Military spending is more important than the deficit. (CL)
[ ] Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities. (C)
[ ] A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit. (CR)
[ ] Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible. (R)

//Business Tax
[ ] Significantly increase business taxation. (L)
[X ] Increase business taxation. (CL)
[ ] Businesses are taxed the right amount. (C)
[ ] Reduce business taxation. (CR)
[ ] Significantly reduce business taxation. (R)

//Campaign Finance Reform
[ ] Elections are rigged for the two parties - we need major reform! (L)
[ ] We need to significantly reduce corporate donations. (CL)
[X ] We need to put more power into smaller donors' hands. (C)
[ ] The McCain/Feingold bill is sufficient. (CR)
[ ] No campaign finance reform is needed. (R)

//Ecology
[ ] The environment must be our first national priority. (L)
[X ] Good environmental policies are good economic policies. (CL)
[ ] Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies. (C)
[ ] Economic policies must come before environmental policies. (CR)
[ ] The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it. (R)

//Education
[ ] No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding. (L)
[ ] No school vouchers, increase federal funding. (CL)
[ ] Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding. (C)
[ ] School vouchers for lower-income students. (CR)
[ X] School vouchers for anyone. (R)

//Free Trade
[X ] We need to erect large tariff barriers to protect all our industries. (L)
[ ] Some industries need to be protected. (CL)
[ ] Open markets should be approached with caution. (C)
[ ] Most markets should be open. (CR)
[ ] All markets should be open! (R)

//Gun Control
[ ] Ban all guns! (L)
[X ] Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks. (CL)
[ ] Guns control is a state issue. (C)
[ ] We should be very wary of gun control. (CR)
[ ] Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control! (R)

//Same-Sex Marriage
[ ] Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right. (L)
[ ] Same-sex marriage, even if not in name. (CL)
[ ] Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions. (C)
[X ] Marriage is between a man and a woman. (CR)
[ ] Homosexuals need to be treated for their condition. (R)

//Immigration
[ ] Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty. (L)
[ ] Legal immigration is great. (CL)
[ ] Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed. (C)
[ ] Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration. (CR)
[X ] Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now! (R)

//Military Funding
[ ] Drastically cut military funding, establish a Department of Peace. (L)
[ ] We should decrease military funding. (CL)
[ ] Keep military budget the same, look to be more efficient. (C)
[X ] Increase the military budget, but find ways to be more efficient. (CR)
[ ] We need to significantly increase military funding to meet new threats. (R)

//Military Intervention
[ ] Military intervention is another way of saying 'empire building'. (L)
[ ] For humanitarian causes or if we are attacked. (CL)
[X ] Only if we are attacked. (C)
[ ] Only if our national interests are threatened. (CR)
[ ] We can and should use our military might to further our own interests. (R)

//Personal Tax
[ ] Increase income tax for everyone. (L)
[ ] Increase income tax for the rich. (CL)
[ ] Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets. (C)
[X ] Reduce income tax across the board. (CR)
[ ] Reduce income tax for the rich. (R)

//Public Health Care
[ ] We need a completely public health care system. (L)
[ X] Universal health care, whether public or private. (CL)
[ ] Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private. (C)
[ ] Only a few public health care benefits. (CR)
[ ] The health care system should be completely private. (R)

//Renewable Energy
[ ] Renewable energy all the way! (L)
[X ] We should focus on renewable energy sources. (CL)
[ ] Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched. (R)
[ ] Coal and oil are our main concerns right now. (CR)
[ ] We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources. (R)

//Social Security
[ ] No to any private investment, dramatically increase funding. (L)
[X ] No to private investment, increase funding. (CL)
[ ] Keep social security as it is. (C)
[ ] Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments. (CR)
[ ] Let workers privately invest all social security payments. (R)

//Terrorism
[ ] We should surrender to the terrorists. (L)
[ ] We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice. (CL)
[ ] Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must. (C)
[X ] We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism. (CR)
[ ] Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force. (R)

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« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2006, 02:55:57 PM »
« Edited: July 06, 2006, 03:00:29 PM by Winfield »

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Title:  Governor
Party: Republican
First Name:  Winfield
Last Name:  Claypoole  
Home State:  Rhode Island
Age: (not necessary though)
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 4
Charisma 3
Integrity 5
Stamina 3
Experience 3
Debating 3
Issue Knowledge 4

Vice-President:  Senator Chuck Grassley 
VP State:  Iowa
VP Bonus (from one of the categories above except Debating or Stamina):  Experience

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

//Abortion
No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape.  CR
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//Affirmative Action
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.  CR
@

//Balanced Budget
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.  C
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//Business Tax
Reduce business taxation.  CR
@

//Campaign Finance Reform
The McCain/Feingold bill is sufficient.  CR
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//Ecology
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.  C
@

//Education
School vouchers for lower-income students.  CR
@

//Free Trade
Most markets should be open.  CR
@

//Gun Control
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.  CL
@

//Same-Sex Marriage
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.  C
@

//Immigration
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.  C
@

//Military Funding
Increase the military budget, but find ways to be more efficient.  CR
@

//Military Intervention
Only if our national interests are threatened.  CR
@

//Personal Tax
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.  C
@


//Public Health Care
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.  C
@

//Renewable Energy
Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched.  C
@

//Social Security
Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments.  CR
@

//Terrorism
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.  C
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« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2006, 04:36:52 PM »

When are we going to start this?
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« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2006, 05:06:31 PM »

How many people are you going to have from each party?
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« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2006, 05:09:43 PM »

How many people are you going to have from each party?

I'm aiming for 12.
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« Reply #16 on: July 06, 2006, 05:53:18 PM »

Title: Senator
Party: Republican
First Name: Ryan
Last Name: Noble   
Home State: Wisconsin
Age:
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 4
Charisma 3
Integrity 4
Stamina 3
Experience 4
Debating 3
Issue Knowledge 4

Vice-President: Mitt Romney
VP State: Massachusetts
VP Bonus: Charisma

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

//Abortion
No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape.
@

//Affirmative Action
Abolish all federal affirmative action programs.
@

//Balanced Budget
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.
@

//Business Tax
Reduce business taxation.
@

//Campaign Finance Reform
No campaign finance reform is needed.
@

//Ecology
Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.
@

//Education
School vouchers for lower-income students.
@

//Free Trade
Most markets should be open.
@

//Gun Control
Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!
@

//Same-Sex Marriage
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
@

//Immigration
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
@

//Military Funding
Increase the military budget, but find ways to be more efficient.
@

//Military Intervention
We can and should use our military might to further our own interests.
@

//Personal Tax
Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.
@


//Public Health Care
Only a few public health care benefits.
@

//Renewable Energy
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
@

//Social Security
Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments.
@

//Terrorism
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
@
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« Reply #17 on: July 07, 2006, 12:16:51 AM »
« Edited: May 12, 2013, 11:37:23 AM by Bacon King »

Eh, I'll be serious this time.

Title: Senator
Party: Republican
First Name: bacon
Last Name: king
Home State: GA
Age: 46
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):  
Leadership 5
Charisma 4
Integrity 4
Stamina 3
Experience 3
Debating 3
Issue Knowledge 3

Vice-President: Joe Smith
VP State: Oregon
VP Bonus (from one of the categories above except Debating or Stamina): Leadership

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

//Abortion
Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.
@

//Affirmative Action
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
@

//Balanced Budget
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
@

//Business Tax
Reduce business taxation.
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//Campaign Finance Reform
Elections are rigged for the two parties - we need major reform!
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//Ecology
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
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//Education
School vouchers for lower-income students.
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//Free Trade
Most markets should be open.
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//Gun Control
We should be very wary of gun control.
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//Same-Sex Marriage
Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions.
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//Immigration
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.
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//Military Funding
Keep military budget the same, look to be more efficient.
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//Military Intervention
Only if our national interests are threatened.
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//Personal Tax
Reduce income tax across the board.
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//Public Health Care
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.
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//Renewable Energy
We should focus on renewable energy sources.
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//Social Security
Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments.
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//Terrorism
We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.
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I pushed my positions a tad to the conservative side, to make me more of a Republican.
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« Reply #18 on: July 08, 2006, 10:52:19 AM »

Alright, it doesn't look like anyone else will sign up, so I'll get this started on Monday.
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« Reply #19 on: July 08, 2006, 01:32:24 PM »

Not so fast Wink

Title: Mr.
Party: Democrat
First Name: Chris
Last Name: Ilikeverin
Home State: Indiana
Age: 15
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 5
Charisma 5
Integrity 5
Stamina 3
Experience 1
Debating 2
Issue Knowledge 4

Vice-President: Mark Dayton
VP State: Minnesota
VP Bonus: Experience

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

//Abortion
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.
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//Affirmative Action
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.
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//Balanced Budget
A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit.
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//Business Tax
Increase business taxation.
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//Campaign Finance Reform
Elections are rigged for the two parties - we need major reform!
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//Ecology
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.
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//Education
No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding.
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//Free Trade
Open markets should be approached with caution.
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//Gun Control
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.
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//Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.
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//Immigration
Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty.
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//Military Funding
Keep military budget the same, look to be more efficient.
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//Military Intervention
For humanitarian causes or if we are attacked.
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//Personal Tax
Increase income tax for the rich.
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//Public Health Care
We need a completely public health care system.
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//Renewable Energy
Renewable energy all the way!
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//Social Security
No to private investment, increase funding.
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//Terrorism
We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice.
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« Reply #20 on: July 08, 2006, 02:43:38 PM »

Title:Senator
Party: Democrat
First Name: Alex
Last Name: Knobbly
Home State:Maryland
Age: 45
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 3
Charisma 4
Integrity 3
Stamina 3
Experience 3
Debating 5
Issue Knowledge 4

Vice-President: Nik Karn
VP State:PA
VP Bonus Debate

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

//Abortion
Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health.


//Affirmative Action
Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.


//Balanced Budget
Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.


//Business Tax
Increase business taxation.


//Campaign Finance Reform
We need to put more power into smaller donors' hands.

//Ecology
Good environmental policies are good economic policies.

//Education
No school vouchers, increase federal funding.

//Free Trade
Most markets should be open.

//Gun Control
Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks.

//Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.

//Immigration
Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.

//Military Funding
We should decrease military funding.

//Military Intervention
Only if our national interests are threatened.

//Personal Tax
Increase income tax for the rich.

//Public Health Care
Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private.

//Renewable Energy
We should focus on renewable energy sources.

//Social Security
Keep social security as it is.

//Terrorism
Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must.
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« Reply #21 on: July 08, 2006, 08:57:30 PM »

Title:Mr.
Party: Republican
First Name:Shilly
Last Name:Badoo   
Home State:California
Age:48
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 4
Charisma 4
Integrity 3
Stamina 3
Experience 3
Debating 4
Issue Knowledge 4

Vice-President:Oscar Tossem
VP State:Wisconsin
VP Bonus: Charisma

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

//Abortion

Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health.

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//Affirmative Action

Affirmative action programs only in certain cases.

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//Balanced Budget


Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities.


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//Business Tax

Reduce business taxation.

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//Campaign Finance Reform

The McCain/Feingold bill is sufficient.

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//Ecology


Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies.


@

//Education

Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding.


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//Free Trade

Most markets should be open.

@

//Gun Control

Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control!

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//Same-Sex Marriage

Same-sex marriage, even if not in name.

@

//Immigration

Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed.


@

//Military Funding

Keep military budget the same, look to be more efficient.

@

//Military Intervention
Only if our national interests are threatened.

@

//Personal Tax

Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets.


@


//Public Health Care

Only a few public health care benefits.

@

//Renewable Energy
We should focus on renewable energy sources.


@

//Social Security

Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments.

@

//Terrorism

We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism.

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« Reply #22 on: July 09, 2006, 04:50:48 PM »

Signup is closed for real this time.

I have filled in the four open slots with Tom Vilsack, Mark Warner, Evan Bayh, and Christopher Dodd.

This will start on Monday.
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« Reply #23 on: July 09, 2006, 06:09:24 PM »

Signup is closed for real this time.

I have filled in the four open slots with Tom Vilsack, Mark Warner, Evan Bayh, and Christopher Dodd.

This will start on Monday.

I'd wait for more people.  PM some Democrats and ask them to join up.  Putting real life people in isn't any fun.  Also, a few people have debating as the VP skill, which can't be done.
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« Reply #24 on: July 09, 2006, 07:31:12 PM »

Title: Senator
Party: Democrat
First Name: Kashif
Last Name: Khan
Home State: CA
Age: (not necessary though)
Attributes (Using a maximum of 25 points):   
Leadership 4
Charisma 4
Integrity 3
Stamina 4
Experience 2
Debating 4
Issue Knowledge 4

Vice-President: Christopher Dodd
VP State: Connecticut
VP Bonus (from one of the categories above except Debating or Stamina): EDIT: Experience

Platform: Choose your stances on the issues, ranging from Left/Center-Left/Centrist/Center-Right/Right.
Left is on top, Right is on the bottom.

[ ] Unrestricted access to abortions. (L)
[X] Legal abortions in the first two trimesters for the mother's health. (CL)
[ ] Legal abortions in the first trimester for the mother's health. (C)
[ ] No legal abortions, except to save the mother's life or rape. (CR)
[ ] No legal abortions. (R)

//Affirmative Action
[ ] Make all federal agencies follow strict quotas. (L)
[ ] Diversity is a compelling reason for affirmative action. (CL)
[X] The benefits of diversity can justify affirmative action. (C)
[ ] Affirmative action programs only in certain cases. (CR)
[ ] Abolish all federal affirmative action programs. (R)

//Balanced Budget
[ ] A deficit is fine - focus on social programs. (L)
[ ] Military spending is more important than the deficit. (CL)
[X] Balance lowering the deficit with other priorities. (C)
[ ] A Balanced Budget amendment to eliminate the deficit. (CR)
[ ] Eliminate all national debt as quickly as possible. (R)

//Business Tax
[ ] Significantly increase business taxation. (L)
[X] Increase business taxation. (CL)
[ ] Businesses are taxed the right amount. (C)
[ ] Reduce business taxation. (CR)
[ ] Significantly reduce business taxation. (R)

//Campaign Finance Reform
[ ] Elections are rigged for the two parties - we need major reform! (L)
[X] We need to significantly reduce corporate donations. (CL)
[ ] We need to put more power into smaller donors' hands. (C)
[ ] The McCain/Feingold bill is sufficient. (CR)
[ ] No campaign finance reform is needed. (R)

//Ecology
[ ] The environment must be our first national priority. (L)
[X] Good environmental policies are good economic policies. (CL)
[ ] Balance environmental policies with sound economic policies. (C)
[ ] Economic policies must come before environmental policies. (CR)
[ ] The environment is fine, we don't need to worry about it. (R)

//Education
[X] No school vouchers, large increase to federal funding. (L)
[ ] No school vouchers, increase federal funding. (CL)
[ ] Lower-income school vouchers, increase federal funding. (C)
[ ] School vouchers for lower-income students. (CR)
[ ] School vouchers for anyone. (R)

//Free Trade
[ ] We need to erect large tariff barriers to protect all our industries. (L)
[ ] Some industries need to be protected. (CL)
[X] Open markets should be approached with caution. (C)
[ ] Most markets should be open. (CR)
[ ] All markets should be open! (R)

//Gun Control
[ ] Ban all guns! (L)
[X] Ban certain guns, and require registration/background checks. (CL)
[ ] Guns control is a state issue. (C)
[ ] We should be very wary of gun control. (CR)
[ ] Gun ownership is constitutionally protected - no gun control! (R)

//Same-Sex Marriage
[ ] Same-sex marriage is a constitutional right. (L)
[X] Same-sex marriage, even if not in name. (CL)
[ ] Retain marriage as it is, but explore civil unions. (C)
[ ] Marriage is between a man and a woman. (CR)
[ ] Homosexuals need to be treated for their condition. (R)

//Immigration
[ ] Immigration is great, illegal immigrants granted amnesty. (L)
[X] Legal immigration is great. (CL)
[ ] Legal immigration is fine, but immigration laws must be obeyed. (C)
[ ] Reduce legal immigration, crack down on illegal immigration. (CR)
[ ] Immigration is destroying the country, stop all immigration now! (R)

//Military Funding
[ ] Drastically cut military funding, establish a Department of Peace. (L)
[ ] We should decrease military funding. (CL)
[X] Keep military budget the same, look to be more efficient. (C)
[ ] Increase the military budget, but find ways to be more efficient. (CR)
[ ] We need to significantly increase military funding to meet new threats. (R)

//Military Intervention
[ ] Military intervention is another way of saying 'empire building'. (L)
[ ] For humanitarian causes or if we are attacked. (CL)
[ ] Only if we are attacked. (C)
[X] Only if our national interests are threatened. (CR)
[ ] We can and should use our military might to further our own interests. (R)

//Personal Tax
[ ] Increase income tax for everyone. (L)
[ ] Increase income tax for the rich. (CL)
[X] Reduce income tax for lower- and middle-class tax brackets. (C)
[ ] Reduce income tax across the board. (CR)
[ ] Reduce income tax for the rich. (R)

//Public Health Care
[X] We need a completely public health care system. (L)
[ ] Universal health care, whether public or private. (CL)
[ ] Public health care benefits for the poor and elderly, the rest private. (C)
[ ] Only a few public health care benefits. (CR)
[ ] The health care system should be completely private. (R)

//Renewable Energy
[X] Renewable energy all the way! (L)
[ ] We should focus on renewable energy sources. (CL)
[ ] Renewable and non-renewable energy must be equally researched. (R)
[ ] Coal and oil are our main concerns right now. (CR)
[ ] We don't need to worry about renewable energy sources. (R)

//Social Security
[X] No to any private investment, dramatically increase funding. (L)
[ ] No to private investment, increase funding. (CL)
[ ] Keep social security as it is. (C)
[ ] Let workers privately invest some of their social security payments. (CR)
[ ] Let workers privately invest all social security payments. (R)

//Terrorism
[ ] We should surrender to the terrorists. (L)
[X] We need to fight the cause of terrorism, economic and social injustice. (CL)
[ ] Focus on better foreign policy, but use military force if we must. (C)
[ ] We should not hesitate to use military force against terrorism. (CR)
[ ] Terrorism can only be stopped one way: military force. (R)
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