Office of ZuWo

[ZuWo]

Federal Budget

I would like to commend GM shua on his work in compiling and presenting a federal budget. Now that there are actual figures on which we can base our proposed policies, I and my running mate are going to have a discussion about where it makes sense to cut spending. While it is our core priority to stimulate the economy by lowering massive federal tax rates for individuals and corporations, we regard it as equally important to lead Atlasia on a path towards a balanced budget.

[ZuWo]

Reliability, Courage, Clarity

Good morning Atlasia,

yesterday was a hectic but exciting day for Atlasia. Right now, there are six tickets in the race for President and Vice President. This leaves you with a hard choice, but Jbrase and I are convinced that we offer what Atlasia needs in these crucial times of change.

First of all, we are unapologetic with regards to our political views. What we say today still matters tomorrow. Unfortunately, too many candidates running for higher office have tried to disguise some of their views which they thought were unpopular in order to appeal to as many voters as possible. This isn't the case with us. The Atlasian people deserve to be treated with respect by their politicians and therefore sincerity is an essential aspect of our campaign.

Secondly, we are truly motivated to be President and Vice President. Should the Atlasian people hand over these key offices to politicians who have already been there but who have had enough of the job after just one single term? Or should Atlasians trust last-minute entries over a ticket which has been there from the very first day of this campaign and has demonstrated its dedication?
Do not put up with half-heartedness by the candidates, people of Atlasia, but instead have the courage to expect and demand passion! I and Jbrase are eager to be just that - passionate about the presidency and the vice-presidency.

Thirdly, our platform is out there. While numerous presidential tickets advocate failed policies of the left, we offer a vision of economic prosperity. We were the first in this campaign to propose massive tax cuts and have been vocal about our stances ever since. If you approve of the values reliability, courage and clarity ZuWo/Jbrase is your choice.

Thank you, and keep your hopes alive.

[ZuWo]

ZuWo/Jbrase - the best ticket for regional rights

Friends and Supporters, Citizens of Atlasia,

One of my and Jbrase's core beliefs is that regional rights must be strengthened, not weakened even more. Atlasia is a country that is shaped by its individual and diverse regions, not by a central government. We are convinced that Nyman does not have the best solutions for regions as diverse as the Pacific and the South at the same time, but that effective legislation should be made in the individual regions wherever it is feasible.

A ZuWo/Jbrase administration will do everything to protect regional rights. We will veto bills that attempt to impose federal law on all regions unless there are clear constitutional reasons to support such legislation. We will work hard to repeal existing legislation which, in our view, violates regional rights. We can not work wonders, but we can vow to defend regional rights passionately.

  

[ZuWo]

What existing legislation, specifically, will you seek to repeal?

I have three particular bills in mind:

- the right to treatment act
- the consolidated marijuana regulation act
- the productivity equalization and worker employment act

While I consider the first two bills are an infringement of regional rights, the third bill hampers the productivity of the Atlasian economy, and this is certainly the wrong path to pursue.

[ZuWo]

I would like to challenge Zuwo to a curling match. 1 on 1. 10 ends. No sweeping. Bring it.

Anytime you want. The loser drops out of the race.

[ZuWo]

Would you be in favor of private, market-based healthcare?

First of all, I want to thank wormyguy who has given me valuable input on health care. To answer your question, Jerseyrules, I generally support the current system but I have two suggestions for improvement. Firstly, I favor a model which allows regions to be more flexible with regards to the health care system, a system where the regions can create their health care programs more individually. Secondly, individuals should get tax credits to buy additional private health insurance. This could help to reduce the burden of the federal government in providing health care.

[ZuWo]

Knowing my general level of toxicity, I'll clarify that my advice to ZuWo was mainly that healthcare is an issue he should tread lightly and take a more centrist position on.

I don't consider you toxic, and useful advice is always welcome.

In general, my and Jbrase's top priority is not to appeal to voters by saying what they want to hear, but what we think they should hear. That's why everyone can be assured that everything which appears in this platform is what I and Jbrase genuinely believe in.

[ZuWo]

Oh, I wasn't claiming that you weren't saying what you believe, I was just clarifying that people shouldn't think we hold the same position on healthcare or that I'm somehow controlling your campaign (which I've been accused of in other campaigns in the past for some reason...).

And I didn't want to insinuate that you were claiming I wasn't saying what I believe ... ah, it's getting too complex. So, to keep it short and simple, thank you for your advice; I'm open to input from anyone.

[ZuWo]

I would like to challenge Zuwo to a curling match. 1 on 1. 10 ends. No sweeping. Bring it.

Anytime you want. The loser drops out of the race.

Ok, but I insist we play in Canada. Not enough swing on European ice.

Don't underestimate carefully prepared Swiss curling ice!

[ZuWo]

ZuWo/Jbrase: the only pro-life ticket in the race

Friends and supporters, Atlasian citizens,

ZuWo/Jbrase is the only presidential ticket which is unambiguously pro-life. These are not empty words uttered to appeal to pro-life voters, but these words reflect our deepest convictions. Thus, your vote for us is a vote for a better protection of the lives of the unborn. Since the Senate is fairly liberal on social issues, we can not guarantee you that we will be able restrict abortion the way we would like it, but a vote for us is a vote for life nevertheless since only a ZuWo/Jbrase administration will be reliably pro-life.

Give life a chance, vote for ZuWo/Jbrase.

[ZuWo]

You might be pro-life, but are you pro-human rights and dignity? Pro-love? These are the real issues in today's Atlasia.

Yes, yes, and yes, and I doubt Jbrase disagrees with me. Whatever "dignity" and "pro-love" in such a general sense mean!

[ZuWo]

You got my endorsement again guys

Thank you very much. While the ticket you have been running on offered interesting and alternative views, I am glad to receive your support.

Economic and social conservatives, it is time to unite behind this ticket because only I and Jbrase fight for your values!

[ZuWo]

You got my endorsement again guys

Thank you very much. While the ticket you have been running on offered interesting and alternative views, I am glad to receive your support.

Economic and social conservatives, it is time to unite behind this ticket because only I and Jbrase fight for your values!

Give 'em Hell, ZuWo!

We need your help to do just that, Jerseyrules.

My and Jbrase's goal is to cut taxes and reduce spending. In the long term we need a balanced budget. Since military spending and health care spending are the two biggest chunks of the federal budget, we will have to mainly focus on these two areas if we want to cut spending effectively.
Since spending cuts are painful for our country, we demand that our politicians set a good example; elected officials in Atlasia should have their pays cut to the median Atlasian income.

[ZuWo]

Countdown to Change: 7 days left

People of Atlasia,

in just 7 days you will have the choice between 5 presidential tickets. You will have the choice between 5 diverse visions for Atlasia. These tickets consist of people who certainly all want the best for our country. However, the question is: Who offers the most promising policies to help Atlasia get back on track?

ZuWo/Jbrase is the ticket that will bring about real change. This is neither a ticket of Nyman insiders, nor is it a ticket which attempts to solve our economic and debt problems with policies that have caused these calamities in the first place. What I and Jbrase propose is a new plan for prosperity, which can be summed up as follows:

- We want to lower federal taxes
- We want to do away with harmful business regulation
- We want to keep the game reform process alive
- We want to protect every human being's right to life

Send a resounding message to the Atlasian establishment and vote ZuWo/Jbrase - the real ticket of reform and change.

[ZuWo]

I know that some of 'em are weird, yeah.

Pingvin, thank you for submitting your proposals. We will have a look at them, and while I cannot guarantee you that we will agree with all of them, we appreciate your effort!

[ZuWo]

Please have a look at my proposals:
My Game Reform Plan:
1. Extend Presidential Term to one six-month term.

2. Senate Reform - At-large senate seats abolished, instead two additional seats to the regions (15 members)

3. Set Senate terms to coincide with all presidential elections

4. Appoint all former Presidents and Vice Presidents to the new office of "National Senator"

5. Establish term limit in the Regional Legislatures and Senate - 1 year.

6. Extend SC Judges term to 1,5 year.

7. Extend Supreme Court to 10 members.

8. Fixes number of Regional Legislators - 10 members.

9. 50 Regional Legislators should meet 2 sessions in the year as members of National Assembly. One session = one week.

10. Cabinet Reform
   10.1 - Secretary of Federal Elections renamed into the Head of Federal Electoral Comittee.
   10.2 - Register General renamed into the Head of Federal  Statistics Service.
   10.3 - Secretary of Internal Affairs position is abolished and his duties are re-shared between Secretary of National Defense, Secretary of State Treasury and Chief of Staff.
I hope that president ZuWo can make some of them real

1. I actually like the current system where a President can run for re-election and defend his accomplishments. I think Atlasia is mainly a game about elections, so we should not reduce the number of elections.

2. I am open to the idea of abolishing the at-large seats and making the Senate completely regional, but 15 members is over the top -  unfortunately there are too few active Atlasians.

3. I prefer the current system with major elections every second month.

4. Since there are not too many active players in Atlasia, I don't think we should create even more positions.

5. If this means that people can run for same office again after a break (Medwedew - Putin style), this is an idea we can discuss.

6. I prefer no term limits for SC judges at all.

7. Would be nice, but unfortunately there are not enough active players!

8. The same problem as in 7.

9. The same problem as in 7 and 8.

10.1. and 10.2. If these name changes increase transparency, I support them.
10.3. This would mean we have to create more positions, so we would face the same problem as in 7 and 8.

[ZuWo]

Though you haven't made it higher than the Assembly, I think the work you've done there is commendable, and I know you'd certainly be an active President.

[...] I do not know Assemblyman ZuWo well, but while we disagree on many things I have come to greatly respect his unflinching dedication in standing up for what he believes in. He is a person of integrity [...] I must also applaud his choice of running-mate. Former Senator Jbrase has a laudable record, and would make an effective and active Vice-President.

ZuWo/Jbrase - A ticket of activity and integrity

[ZuWo]

Thank you once again, Winfield. We may not be as perfect in your view as Mitt Romney and his future running mate, but we will try not to disappoint anyone if we are elected.

[ZuWo]

Friends and supporters, dear Atlasians

The February 2012 presidential campaign has entered the final stretch. Soon you will be heading to the polls to cast your vote. It has been a tremendous campaign where I and my running mate, Jbrase, have experienced a lot of support and valuable input. We have had the opportunity to spread our simple but sensible message. Since the very first day of this campaign we have stood for game reform, fiscal sanity, economic growth, debt reduction and the right to life. We have had the privilege to talk to people all across this great country and have participated in national debates. We have put our platform forward because it is our conviction that our proposed policies are what Atlasia needs in this crucial moment.

If we have been able to convince you that the ZuWo/Jbrase ticket offers the best solutions for the problems this country is facing, we humbly ask you to make use of your right to vote. You can help us by giving our ticket your first preference, but we are also very glad about another high preference. This election is less predictable than previous ones due to the high number of diverse tickets. That's why your vote can have a real impact! Vote for real change in Atlasia, vote for ZuWo/Jbrase!

Thank you so much!

[ZuWo]

How many do we have on the Supreme Court nowadays?

The Constitution says three.

https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Article_III_of_the_Third_Constitution

[ZuWo]

Ready to bring about change from day 1

I and my running mate Jbrase are ready to serve. If elected, we will get started with our work immediately. Not only will we focus on cooperating with the Senate in order to get effective pieces of legislation passed, but we will also deal with our campaign promises; a more sensible federal tax structure, the repeal of bad legislation, help to make the activities of the GM as well as other cabinet members matter more and reinstate the Game Reform Committee that was introduced by former President Polnut. We are ready for action and will do our best not to disappoint those who have placed their trust in us. We also want to thank those who have preferenced us. We keep on hoping!

[ZuWo]

Many people have already cast their vote in the presidential and regional elections. I want to thank those who have preferenced me and Jbrase! For those who are still undecided, here are some points you might want to consider:

I and Jbrase ...

- are vocal and unambiguous about our stances; if we are elected, we will try to implement those policies we have talked about during the entire campaign. You may be used to wishy-washy statements from other candidates, but we believe in sincerity: What we say today still matters tomorrow!

- have put forward a clear plan to lead our country on a path to prosperity: lower federal taxes, no more unnecessary business regulation, openmindedness regarding game reform, respect for human life.

- will be undeniably active. Our campaign has just been a foretaste of how we will govern; we will connect with the Atlasian people, keep them updated on our plans and ideas and, most importantly, we will work work and work for the good of Atlasia.

[ZuWo]

Keep voting Atlasians, no matter who your top choice is. There are 5 interesting and diverse tickets in the race, and even if it looks like a clear Polnut victory at the end of the day don't forget to have your say!

If you want to vote for reliability, activity, economic prosperity and for respect for the lives of human beings, I ask you to consider to cast your vote for ZuWo/Jbrase.

[ZuWo]

Regional Senate Races

Apart from the presidential election, numerous regional Senate elections are underway. While the races in the Pacific, the Midwest, the Mideast and the South are uncontested, the Senate election in the NE is quite tight. Let me put it this way: If I were a Northeasterner, I would give my first two preferences to Simfan and wormyguy. I respect Scott's activity and dedication to the game, but from an economically conservative point of view, Simfan and wormyguy are the better choices. Like the ZuWo/Jbrase ticket, they will fight for small government and lower federal taxes - I encourage the remaining voters in the NE to consider this.

[ZuWo]

Friends and supporters, dear Atlasians

The presidential race is really messy. Apparently, Barnes has taken the lead now but there is no doubt this race can still go back and forth. In such a volatile race, everything seems to be possible. Therefore I encourage all remaining voters to head to the closest polling station and cast their vote. You may be a communist, socialist, liberal, centrist, conservative, libertarian ... just vote.
Again, please consider the ZuWo/Jbrase ticket: We offer activity, reliability, integrity and a clear agenda.

Thank you.