Talk Elections

I am running for At Large Senator- I am glad to answer any questions for any one... many of you know my views at this point
clarence

AWESOME! ENDORSED!
What are your views on Flat Tax/FairTax systems?

Thank you Pingvin- I used to support Flat Tax but have moved over to FairTax... it makes sense to tax what we buy rather then what we earn

Good luck, Clarence.

Where do you stand on environmental issues? (energy, mountaintop removal, etc.)

Thank you Scott- In energy I believe in utilizing our resources here in terms of fuel... Drilling in most places available... with this anw ith mountaintop renewal I believe in regulation and limitation if it impacts human health.....human interests must always come before interests of other species but it isnt one or the other- ANWR drilling would take up a very small chunk of the reserve
I don't believe that the govt should choose winners or losers in the energy market... Solyndra being an example

What is your opinion of recycling?

Clarence, I grew up in the Appalachians and greatly appreciated having clean streams and beautiful views as a child, so if you could double down a little on regulating mountaintop removal, I can tell you I'll definitely be tempted to second- or third-preference you. :)

Thank youNathan

Bgwah- thank you for your question- I try to recycle and if people want to they should.... would not force a govt fee if they dont if that is your question

So if you had a Kleenex box, would you actually rip out the plasticy part and put the rest in paper recycling? Or would you just throw the whole thing in the garbage?

In the garbage, where your question belongs

:'(

anti-endorsed!!!!11

I just recycle the whole thing, because I'm lazy like that sometimes.

From your previous activity in Atlasia I know what you stand for and can say with pleasure that you have my support. I wish you the best of luck.

I have two questions: The Senate is currently debating a bill which seeks to impose term limits on Senators and a bill which attempts to reform the Vice Presidency - basically saying that the Vice President, whose powers are very much limited under the current constitution, should become the 11th Senator. What is your opinion on these bills?

Thank you ZuWo- that is an honor
For your questions- I support trm limits. You folks who have been around here for a while make it hard for us newboys to break in and if gtting new members is the problem this is a way to fix it. For the VP- I trust the folks putting it forward and supporting it....I am not an expert on the dynamics of the board yet but they say it will make this whole deal better and I believe them

Wow...was considering but I will PASS.

You'd be better off to just throw the whole thing away than do that.

I know that, which is why I resolve to in the future rip out the plastic part, which only takes a second anyway.

I rarely have to dispose of tissue boxes in any case.

FRIENDLY MODERATOR EDIT: Now I see why every one finds you to be rude.

I don't know why you came back just yto toss insults at lefties.

I don't know why I came back just to be insulted by lefties...

Summarily endorsed!

Thank you
Taft-
clarence

Clarence, what do you think about that idea?

Thank you PiT-

Pingvin- from what I get here it is supposd to be a virtual version of the USA... I don't konw what you are aiming to achieve by that- could you explain?

Tweed has inspired me again- first it was to eat Chinese for dinner- now it is to make a speech... I figured out how to record with a microphone on the computer...how do I put it ont he web for you all to hear?

     You could use Windows Movie Maker to make it into a video & post it on Youtube. Preferably accompanied with wacky imagery, to appeal to Gravel fans.

Do you have a Youtube account?  If not, make one.  From there, I believe Youtube has instructions for you to follow.

Campaign promise- I will propose one bill per week while under the influence of alcohol

What is your opinion of the Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, PC?

Endorsed.

I only know his foreign policy and I like it- I dont know if I would vote for him if I was Canadian since I don't know much about his domestic policy

And thank you- Yelnoc

Ok, tell me your foreign policy views regarding Atlasia?

Away now for vacation- will be back on Friday
Vote for me!

Friends- we have 6 hours left of the election... I am honored by the support I have picked up so far by so many...win or lose I am graeteful

As it is I have written up some words for either a win or a loss tonight because I will be heading out with some pals to a bar tonight...upon my return I will post the remarksand then post a bit under the influence!

Thank you all- and vote CLARENCE!

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Fellow Atlas Members-

THANK YOU!!!!! I am honored by your support you have shown by electing me Senator… in addition to your friendship and kindness for the past few months. This may be the web but  I consider you all to be friends and you have welcomed an old conservative like me into your board and elected me to this post- it means a grat deal. Thank you to those who have shown me the ropes. Thank you to those conservatives such as North Carolina Yankee, TJ in Cleve, and ZuWo who guided me as a newboy and paved the way for me to get elected. Thank you to those of you who may not agree with me on every issue but who we work to find common ground- Franzl and Miles I am honored by your support. To all who put me on your ballot or considered me- I am grateful to all of you

I congratulate Oakvale for his victory- I am looking forward to srving with you and I am glad we are united on the issue of conscription. I congratulate Jbrase for a strong write-in campaign and I congratulate EarlAW for his efforts… I will speak for all of you whether I earned your vote or not in this election…

I know I am now a part of a legislature which does not count me as a majority…conservatives is not a dime a dozen and I see debates on the far left spectrum… I will approach these debates with respect but with conviction- no one will ever need to ask me where I stand. I won’t mince words but I won’t let policy disagreements lead to personal animosity… I will put forward bills which strengthen our nation in the world and in our communities. You might not like what I put forward but you WILL have an opinion- and I will be the spark of debateabout the issues at hand in our nation-

I want to touch again on this community- I did not grow up with the web or even a television set… this was foreign to me until a couple  years ago…to think that I would feel a part of something I can not see and be able to call people I have never met whose names I don’t even know friends is amazing and it is sure special… I am grateful to all of you for accepting me even when I am crass and cranky and for adding a new aspect to my life which stops the days from dragging on without consistent purpose- you all keep me sharp and you keep me happy… I am not able to truly express the meaning of what I’ve said due to the web’s limits… but thank you all

clarence

Campaign tune- “Atlasian Ride” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCoTePQl3CI

Stay tuned for the victory party!!!

Congratulations, Clarence!

I strongly approve of your campaign tune. :D

Congrats :)

Thank you Scott and Jbrase-

And now.... the party begins!

To celebrate my home state- here is Flo Rida... hit it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtDcrZG3nPU

Bottles of Dom for everyone...
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I believe Opebo is bringing some whores... dont' worry- we checke d to make sure they are actually female!!!

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You guys actually elected some troll who pretends to be a creepy old man to the Senate?

lol! Atlasia <3

Unfortunaely I can't do anything about the "old man" but "creepy"???

Are you actually old enough to have VOTED for LBJ?

Yes- in 64... the first man I voted for

I was born about 2 weeks after that election.

Congratulations Clarence!  I think I was the oldest person ever elected to the Senate, until now... you now hold that honor.

That would have been Torie. Who still holds the record assuming Clarence is fake.

So now we have a 69-year-old in the Senate... we're already starting to resemble the real thing. :o

Thank you very much Fritz-

And bgwah- I am not sure why you think I am a fake but if you do you may want to report me because the Stolen Valor Act makes it a federal crime to falsely claim to be a veteran...

I would be in the kiddie section of the US Senate...

Won't you mind if I'll bring some drink from my country to the victory party? ;)
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Congrats, Clarence! I honestly did not believe that you would be elected when I saw that Oakvale and Jbrase, two respected Atlasians, entered the race but this only makes your victory more precious!

I wish you the best in the Senate. I'm sure you will be an active Senator. :)

Now enjoy your election and ignore those who want to provoke you with odd attacks. Stay calm and you will be superior to the critics who assault you on a personal level.

He sounded pretty old to me on Skype during Super Tuesday, I doubt he is trolling. Feel like I had to defend him against this personal attack.

bgwah's skepticism is a bit warranted though, given the past- does anyone remember joel? :P

If you figure Clarence is replacing me, one Senate seat just got 54 years added to it :P

Anyway, congrats :)

Congratulations on your elevation, I look forward to seeing your work in the Senate.

Thank you all very much-

Don't blame me, I voted for the other guy.

Congratulations, Clarence! I look forward to serving with you. :)

Right back at you two gentlemen-

Finally, a Whig in the Senate. The dream lives on...

Congrats, Clarence. One of my favorite Atlasians in the Senate!

TJ is a Whig, too! That means we actually have two Senators. Not bad, not bad.

Alright!

Thank you MasterSanders- I am glad to be able to follow TJ's lead

Hey, Congrats man. :)

Thank you very much North Carolina Yankee- you showed me the ropes here on this board