Swearing in Ceremony for Gustaf and Supersoulty

[KEmperor]

Will the President and Vice President please recite the following oath in accordance with the Constution:

I ________ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of (President or Vice President), and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Atlas Forum, so help me Dave.

[Brambila]

Looks like they're late for the inauguration.

[KEmperor]

Looks like they're late for the inauguration.

Must be the holiday traffic.

[12th Doctor]

In keeping with tradition, I shall go first:

I Christopher James Soult do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of Vice President, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Atlas Forum, so help me Dave.

[The Duke]

In keeping with tradition, I shall go first:

I Christopher James Soult do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of Vice President, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Atlas Forum, so help me Dave.

Hooray!  Finally, the executive branch is not totally vacant.  I suppose technically, you are acting President until Gustaf gets here, but we'd have to check with the Supreme Court to be sure.

[Gustaf]

Wait, wait, I'm here! Just got home...

I Gustaf Lundgren do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Atlas Forum, so help me Dave.  

[Schmitz in 1972]

Hooray! We have our new president!

Where's the inaugural speech Gustaf?

[Gustaf]

Hooray! We have our new president!

Where's the inaugural speech Gustaf?

Oh, that... I have been very busy lately...I will start writing one now and post as soon as I'm done I guess...

[The Dowager Mod]

Congrats.

[Gustaf]

My fellow Atlasians. Today marks a glorious day in Forum history, namely the first peaceful and democratic transfer of executive power we have experienced. This is because you, the voters, chose me in the election two weeks ago. This was a sign of confidence which I deeply appreciated. It showed that the Atlas Forum is not afraid of change and not afraid to move into the future with new ideas and new leadership. But more importantly the election also proved the political maturity of the electorate. All of the candidates ran good, clean races and for this I wish to comment my opponents. We introduced new parties and also a new voting system, alien to most of our citizens. However, most mastered this and turnout was reasonably high. The ability of Forum politics to survive all the problems we have encountered has amazed me, and for this we can all congratulate ourselves. I will present a cabinet as soon as I have one ready. There are a number of fine people available and many factors will have to be taken into consideration. I have no doubt however that the eventual members will be honest, dedicated Atlasians who will continue the work of the out-going cabinet for the best of the Forum, regardless of party affiliation.

There has been a lot of turbulence on the political front, with several different parties emerging and then returning into oblivion again. This is a sign of dedicated and active voters and I sincerely welcome it. We have a healthy and vibrant political climate and for this we should be grateful. There is however some signs of partisanship going to extreme lengths where some seem more concerned about power struggles between certain parties and individuals rather than the issues and beliefs that should be the prime factor in political alliances. I hope that my administration can work towards uniting the Forum and help us all stand above petty conflicts.

So, today we embark on four months under a new administration. The Nym90 administration was not a bad one, as is proved by the recent polling on voter approval of it. However, I believe that this change was for the better and that the progress in our political system will be continued and pursued even more successfully in the four months that now lie ahead of us. Several bills are before the senate and more will have to be proposed. Our decision making process could still be improved and I look forward to working with the senate on this. Thank you all, good night and Dave bless the Atlas Forum.

[Gustaf]

Congrats.

Thank you.

[Beet]

I nominate the loser of the race to replace Texasgurl for a suitable position in the new Cabinet.

[KEmperor]

Speaking of which, when will you reveal your choices for cabinet?

[Gustaf]

Speaking of which, when will you reveal your choices for cabinet?

Actually, several spots have already been decided on, but I won't announce until all of them have been confirmed. But don't worry...

[PBrunsel]

Congratulations Mr. president, I know you will be a great like Washington and Lincoln (and Hoover )

[Reaganfan]

Congrats President Gustaf.

[12th Doctor]

(While Pres. Ludgren is shaking hands, Secret Service hauls Vice President Soult and his wife to an undisclosed location where they will not emerge from until the next campaign or if a statesman dies)  

[The Duke]

I am not sure if cabinet members need to take the oath.  I will, just in case.

I John Douglas Ford do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of Secretary of Defense, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Atlas Forum, so help me Dave.