Interview with Midwest Lt. Governor Kalwejt (JCP-WY)
June 16, 2010
Barnes: How would you summarize your time as Midwest Lt. Governor so far?Kalwejt: First of all, my election as Midwest OFKA Lt. Governor was a quite extrodinary adventure, considering the fact I learned my move became effective the very day election started.
To be honest, that's neither powerful now keeping busy position, but really a good start for a newbie in the region. I'm trying to make the post more active, but there are natural limits.
Barnes: You have recently taken over as Acting Governor, do you plan to institute any major policies? Or do are you merely going to keep the seat warm until Vepres takes back over?Kalwejt: The powers of the OFKA Governor are mostly about maitaining voting booth, not only on regular basis, but also to initate a special votes on initiatives. I won't hide I'd love to use that priveledge to advance some needed reforms, particulary establishment of the legislature, but the constitution is clear, Acting Governor can't do it.
So, naturally, my primary task is to keep the seat warm until OFKA Governor's return (take your time, Vepres
), but also I'm trying to use the situation to promote more active approach, even if it's declaring holidays or waging a paintball battle against the Southeast. I hope my brief tenure would help bring more energy to rather anemic Midwest regional policies.
Barnes: You are actively supporting Purple State in the upcoming Presidential election. Why?Kalwejt: I had initialy a doubts about another unity JCP/DA ticket, considering what happened in February. I support Purple State because he proved for a many times, not only as Game Moderator, that he's one of the most active and creative citizens. Not to mention of course merits of his running-mate
As you know, I'm a fan of parliamentary form of government, but we don't live in such country. Presidency needs then to become something more than merely a bully pulpit. Active President with active GM, PS surely would appoint, can be very valuable addition to our game.
Barnes: You have been an advocate of expanding the Midwest's government. What exactly would you like to do?Kalwejt: We all saw how establishing of regional legislatures helped to energize Northeast and Southeast politics. Before that it was merely a voting from time to time. We're playing the game for fun, but fun needs more action. Action is something we need in Midwest too. It has to be said, that we, and Pacific, are most anemic regions.
Barnes: Little over a month ago, you launched the Atlasian Lieutenant Governors Conference. However, the Conference never really got off the ground. Would you support continuing the project?Kalwejt: There's a problem with getting other Lt. Governors more active and I have to admitt I also didn't payed a lot of attention to the project in recent days.
Barnes: Do you have any plans to run for a higher office?Kalwejt: Of course
But in nearest future I shall rather seek reelection as OFKA Lt. Governor than trying to unseat Vepres again. The reason is simple: I want to establish myself in Midwest in first place.
Barnes: You were originally a resident of the Northeast, and became quite a prominent figure there. Why did you leave for the Midwest?Kalwejt: Northeast had become very diffrent place than when I registered orginally. From a diverse region it became basically one party fieldom. I tried to stay and remain active, unlike Antonio for example, but in unfriendly legislature there was nothing I could later do.
And why I did leave for Midwest? Midwest is still one of the most competentive and rich of opportunities for all region. I guess that explains everything.
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