Northeast Assembly Thread
       |           

Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Did you miss your activation email?
March 28, 2024, 04:57:07 AM
News: Election Simulator 2.0 Released. Senate/Gubernatorial maps, proportional electoral votes, and more - Read more

  Talk Elections
  Atlas Fantasy Elections
  Atlas Fantasy Government
  Regional Governments (Moderators: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee, Lumine)
  Northeast Assembly Thread
« previous next »
Pages: 1 ... 107 108 109 110 111 [112] 113 114 115 116 117 ... 239
Author Topic: Northeast Assembly Thread  (Read 377384 times)
#CriminalizeSobriety
Dallasfan65
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 5,859


Political Matrix
E: 5.48, S: -9.65

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2775 on: November 06, 2010, 09:15:17 PM »

I would love to introduce such proposals immediately, but I'd like us to discuss a few things before we do so...

  • Whether we should have five Representatives or six
  • Whether the Lieutenant Governorship should be abolished
  • Probably establish a new list of succession if we do the above
Logged
tmthforu94
Atlas Star
*****
Posts: 22,401
United States


Political Matrix
E: -0.26, S: -4.52

P P P
Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2776 on: November 06, 2010, 09:27:29 PM »

I would love to introduce such proposals immediately, but I'd like us to discuss a few things before we do so...

  • Whether we should have five Representatives or six
  • Whether the Lieutenant Governorship should be abolished
  • Probably establish a new list of succession if we do the above
Chiming in, I think it is vital that y'all reduce the number of Representatives. One thing ailing this region is the lack of competitive elections. Another thing to consider is completely eliminate the CJO and delegate those duties back to the Governor. If you decide on 6 Representatives, the Lt. Governor can serve to break ties and can also serve as the Speaker of the Assembly.
Logged
#CriminalizeSobriety
Dallasfan65
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 5,859


Political Matrix
E: 5.48, S: -9.65

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2777 on: November 06, 2010, 09:31:13 PM »

I would love to introduce such proposals immediately, but I'd like us to discuss a few things before we do so...

  • Whether we should have five Representatives or six
  • Whether the Lieutenant Governorship should be abolished
  • Probably establish a new list of succession if we do the above
Chiming in, I think it is vital that y'all reduce the number of Representatives. One thing ailing this region is the lack of competitive elections. Another thing to consider is completely eliminate the CJO and delegate those duties back to the Governor. If you decide on 6 Representatives, the Lt. Governor can serve to break ties and can also serve as the Speaker of the Assembly.

I'd personally be more inclined to abolish the Lieutenant Governorship than the CJO.
Logged
Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
hantheguitarman
Sr. Member
****
Posts: 2,025


Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2778 on: November 06, 2010, 09:33:03 PM »

Y'all need to elect a Speaker before we can get the party started .
Logged
tmthforu94
Atlas Star
*****
Posts: 22,401
United States


Political Matrix
E: -0.26, S: -4.52

P P P
Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2779 on: November 06, 2010, 09:33:53 PM »

I would love to introduce such proposals immediately, but I'd like us to discuss a few things before we do so...

  • Whether we should have five Representatives or six
  • Whether the Lieutenant Governorship should be abolished
  • Probably establish a new list of succession if we do the above
Chiming in, I think it is vital that y'all reduce the number of Representatives. One thing ailing this region is the lack of competitive elections. Another thing to consider is completely eliminate the CJO and delegate those duties back to the Governor. If you decide on 6 Representatives, the Lt. Governor can serve to break ties and can also serve as the Speaker of the Assembly.

I'd personally be more inclined to abolish the Lieutenant Governorship than the CJO.

Well, from what I've seen, you all have struggled with inactive CJO's, which has caused election day problems. Don't continue doing what isn't working, and right now, the CJO position isn't working out well. I'd actually recommend cutting both, but that would be taking drastic measures, and I'm sure not many of you would be ready to cut government officials that much. Wink
Logged
#CriminalizeSobriety
Dallasfan65
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 5,859


Political Matrix
E: 5.48, S: -9.65

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2780 on: November 06, 2010, 09:43:48 PM »

I would love to introduce such proposals immediately, but I'd like us to discuss a few things before we do so...

  • Whether we should have five Representatives or six
  • Whether the Lieutenant Governorship should be abolished
  • Probably establish a new list of succession if we do the above
Chiming in, I think it is vital that y'all reduce the number of Representatives. One thing ailing this region is the lack of competitive elections. Another thing to consider is completely eliminate the CJO and delegate those duties back to the Governor. If you decide on 6 Representatives, the Lt. Governor can serve to break ties and can also serve as the Speaker of the Assembly.

I'd personally be more inclined to abolish the Lieutenant Governorship than the CJO.

Well, from what I've seen, you all have struggled with inactive CJO's, which has caused election day problems. Don't continue doing what isn't working, and right now, the CJO position isn't working out well. I'd actually recommend cutting both, but that would be taking drastic measures, and I'm sure not many of you would be ready to cut government officials that much. Wink

The Governor also has authority to ratify results, to my knowledge.

The Lieutenant Governor can serve as the Speaker, but a sort of informal "mold" has been set where the Lieutenant Governor leaves the duties to the Speaker. The CJO should be a good legal mind, and leaving regional lawsuits to the Governor's discretion might not be the best idea. The only inactive CJO that I can recall is Mr. Moderate - Rowan was decent, but resigned.

I do think measures of changing the CJO - firing or reconfirming, ought to be discussed.
Logged
Rowan
RowanBrandon
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 6,692


Political Matrix
E: 1.94, S: 4.70

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2781 on: November 06, 2010, 09:46:50 PM »

Maybe make it an elected position, so that hopefully the person that does it will be active?
Logged
#CriminalizeSobriety
Dallasfan65
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 5,859


Political Matrix
E: 5.48, S: -9.65

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2782 on: November 06, 2010, 09:54:51 PM »

Maybe make it an elected position, so that hopefully the person that does it will be active?

I'm a bit reluctant to do that at this juncture, though if we have a string of inactive CJO's it might come to that.
Logged
#CriminalizeSobriety
Dallasfan65
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 5,859


Political Matrix
E: 5.48, S: -9.65

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2783 on: November 07, 2010, 11:32:00 AM »

I believe Han has authority to open up nominations for, and hold the vote for Speaker:

Quote from: Restricted
You must be logged in to read this quote.

I strongly encourage him to do so, and hope my colleagues feel the same way.
Logged
Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
hantheguitarman
Sr. Member
****
Posts: 2,025


Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2784 on: November 07, 2010, 12:47:36 PM »

Alright, we are now holding nominations for Speaker of the Northeast Assembly! Representatives must declare their candidacy for Speaker by tomorrow Monday November 8th at 1:00 pm!
Logged
Fmr President & Senator Polnut
polnut
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 19,489
Australia


Political Matrix
E: -2.71, S: -5.22

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2785 on: November 07, 2010, 05:30:05 PM »

I don't think making it an elected position will somehow make people interested in undertaking it.
Logged
#CriminalizeSobriety
Dallasfan65
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 5,859


Political Matrix
E: 5.48, S: -9.65

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2786 on: November 07, 2010, 09:16:39 PM »

I shall run for Speaker.
Logged
Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
hantheguitarman
Sr. Member
****
Posts: 2,025


Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2787 on: November 08, 2010, 04:25:16 PM »

Alright, Representatives have 24 hours to vote!




Official Ballot of the Northeast

Speaker of the Assembly:

[ ] Dallasfan65
[ ] Write-in: __________

Logged
tpfkaw
wormyguy
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 9,118
United States


Political Matrix
E: -0.58, S: 1.65

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2788 on: November 08, 2010, 04:30:05 PM »

Official Ballot of the Northeast

Speaker of the Assembly:
[X] Dallasfan65
[  ] Write-in: __________
Logged
#CriminalizeSobriety
Dallasfan65
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 5,859


Political Matrix
E: 5.48, S: -9.65

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2789 on: November 08, 2010, 04:49:04 PM »

Speaker of the Assembly:
[X] Dallasfan65
[  ] Write-in: __________
Logged
Fmr President & Senator Polnut
polnut
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 19,489
Australia


Political Matrix
E: -2.71, S: -5.22

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2790 on: November 08, 2010, 05:24:30 PM »

Official Ballot of the Northeast

Speaker of the Assembly:
[X] Dallasfan65
[  ] Write-in: __________
Logged
Free Palestine
FallenMorgan
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 8,022
United States
Political Matrix
E: -10.00, S: -10.00

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2791 on: November 09, 2010, 12:09:12 AM »

Official Ballot of the Northeast

Speaker of the Assembly:
[X] Dallasfan65
[  ] Write-in: __________
Logged
Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
hantheguitarman
Sr. Member
****
Posts: 2,025


Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2792 on: November 09, 2010, 07:53:58 PM »

With the vote closed, Representative Dallasfan65 is the new Speaker of the Northeast Assembly.
Logged
#CriminalizeSobriety
Dallasfan65
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 5,859


Political Matrix
E: 5.48, S: -9.65

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2793 on: November 09, 2010, 07:57:55 PM »

Thank you, Governor. The gavel feels every bit as good as she used to. Grin



We shall move onto our first piece of legislation - an amendment.

Quote
You must be logged in to read this quote.

Sponsor: Rep. Dallasfan65 (on behalf of the Governor)

The question is whether the bill should be considered?

The ayes have it.


Debate on this bill will continue until at least November 11th, 7:57 PM unless the debate period is extended or shortened in accordance with the SOAP.

The sponsor, Dallasfan65, has the floor.
Logged
#CriminalizeSobriety
Dallasfan65
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 5,859


Political Matrix
E: 5.48, S: -9.65

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2794 on: November 09, 2010, 08:07:29 PM »

Alright, well.

I'm supportive of this bill.

However, with an odd number, this limits even further the office of the Lieutenant Governor.

I'm in favor of abolishing the Lieutenant Governorship altogether - though that may require other work on re-working the line of succession, and whom presides over the Assembly - something I'm willing to lead on.

Before I push for any of that, I want to hear from my fellow Representatives, and concerned Northeast citizens, though.
Logged
Free Palestine
FallenMorgan
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 8,022
United States
Political Matrix
E: -10.00, S: -10.00

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2795 on: November 09, 2010, 08:33:25 PM »

I support this.  I love the number five.
Logged
tpfkaw
wormyguy
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 9,118
United States


Political Matrix
E: -0.58, S: 1.65

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2796 on: November 09, 2010, 08:35:09 PM »

I'm against this, for entirely self-interested reasons (I was the 8th one elected!)
Logged
#CriminalizeSobriety
Dallasfan65
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 5,859


Political Matrix
E: 5.48, S: -9.65

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2797 on: November 09, 2010, 08:38:10 PM »

I'm against this, for entirely self-interested reasons (I was the 8th one elected!)

If it becomes an issue, I'll bow out of the first race this takes effect to increase your chances. Tongue

And, guys, how do you feel about the Lt Govship? Axe it, or leave it as is?
Logged
tpfkaw
wormyguy
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 9,118
United States


Political Matrix
E: -0.58, S: 1.65

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2798 on: November 09, 2010, 08:41:14 PM »

I'm against this, for entirely self-interested reasons (I was the 8th one elected!)

If it becomes an issue, I'll bow out of the first race this takes effect to increase your chances. Tongue

And, guys, how do you feel about the Lt Govship? Axe it, or leave it as is?

But I want you to be in the assembly!

Also, get rid of it.
Logged
Verily
Cuivienen
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 16,663


Political Matrix
E: 1.81, S: -6.78

Show only this user's posts in this thread
« Reply #2799 on: November 09, 2010, 09:40:12 PM »

Support. Not much more to say.
Logged
Pages: 1 ... 107 108 109 110 111 [112] 113 114 115 116 117 ... 239  
« previous next »
Jump to:  


Login with username, password and session length

Terms of Service - DMCA Agent and Policy - Privacy Policy and Cookies

Powered by SMF 1.1.21 | SMF © 2015, Simple Machines

Page created in 0.115 seconds with 13 queries.