The White House

[afleitch]

THE WHITE HOUSE

Welcome to the White House of the 2nd Afleitch administration. This page will be the official page giving opinion and news for government officials.

[afleitch]

Saturday March 6th.

CABINET NOMINATION HEARINGS UNDERWAY

PRESIDENT WATCHES 'BIRDS AND BEES' BILL WITH A CLOSE EYE.

The President today has stated that he will be paying close attention to the Senate bill to lower the age of consent to 14 and the impact this may have on a federal and regional level. "Given that the Senate has aleady passed the Bow Chicka Bow Wow Act permitting the legal use and purchase of pornography for 14 year olds" the President said "14 appears to be the new benchmark for sexual consent. Any liberalisation must be met with increased STD prevention, contraception use and other forms of comprehensive birth control."

[Antonio the Sixth]

Good luck, Mr President. I hope your administration will be successful. You certainly know that Atlasia is facing tough time, and needs a strong leadership to protect it. Be worthy of such situation.

[afleitch]

Sunday March 7th

PRESIDENT ORDERS FEDERAL TROOPS TO REMAIN ON GUARD AND ON BASE

The President today raising an eyebrow at events affecting some of the regions has ordered all federal troops to remain at base until further notice. Says the President 'These sorts of things are rather annoying but the best way to stop them is to not take them too seriously. Games within games are not how organising within Atlasia should be approached.'

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Does President have a power to federalize regional militias? If so, I'd propose to federalize Southeast militia and order them to remain in bases to avoid deeper crisis.

[afleitch]

Sunday March 7th

Supplemental

PRESIDENT INVITES SOUTH EAST AND PACIFIC GOVERNORS TO WHITE HOUSE

Shortly after attending the theatre the President today was briefed further on the trading standoff. Concerned at the potential for some more detached members of Atlasia turning a drama into a real crisis the President issued the following;

'I would like to invite the Governors of both the Pacific Region and the South East Region to the White House for tea and talks. The interuption of trade within our borders over a legislative snub is unprecedented and alarming. If either Governor declines the invite, I will come to them.'

[Purple State]

Sunday March 7th

Supplemental

PRESIDENT INVITES SOUTH EAST AND PACIFIC GOVERNORS TO WHITE HOUSE

Shortly after attending the theatre the President today was briefed further on the trading standoff. Concerned at the potential for some more detached members of Atlasia turning a drama into a real crisis the President issued the following;

'I would like to invite the Governors of both the Pacific Region and the South East Region to the White House for tea and talks. The interuption of trade within our borders over a legislative snub is unprecedented and alarming. If either Governor declines the invite, I will come to them.'

They seem more like beer guys.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Sunday March 7th

Supplemental

PRESIDENT INVITES SOUTH EAST AND PACIFIC GOVERNORS TO WHITE HOUSE

Shortly after attending the theatre the President today was briefed further on the trading standoff. Concerned at the potential for some more detached members of Atlasia turning a drama into a real crisis the President issued the following;

'I would like to invite the Governors of both the Pacific Region and the South East Region to the White House for tea and talks. The interuption of trade within our borders over a legislative snub is unprecedented and alarming. If either Governor declines the invite, I will come to them.'

They seem more like beer guys.

Yea.

This is seriously calling for an Obama style Kegger(sp?).

[Ebowed]

They seem more like beer guys.

I won't dispute this.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

There's always the option of putting whisky in the tea, you know...

[minionofmidas]

I think he's serving Jagertee.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

There's always the option of putting whisky in the tea, you know...

If you want a domination over your guests, Mr. President, make them to drink vodka. They'll be vunerable.

[Badger]

So, Mr. candidate: President-elect: President:

If the HAEV Cooling Off period passed the Senate again, would you veto it?

[afleitch]

So, Mr. candidate: President-elect: President:

If the HAEV Cooling Off period passed the Senate again, would you veto it?

People are still concerned by the HAEV It would depend on what was being asked of the HAEV but I don't think I'd veto it. I don't care enough about the HAEV (and never have) for it to merit much attention from me to be honest.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

As a moderator what is your opinion of the "Legitimize the Voting Act". Their is some question as to whether or not the Atlasian gov't can compel Moderators to cooperate.

[Barnes]

This is the AG, signing in.

[afleitch]

Tuesday March 9th

CABINET APPROVED AND SWORN IN.

The President today breathed a sigh of relief that his nominations passed the Senate test. He hopes to convene his first full cabinet meeting later this week.

[HappyWarrior]

Congrats to you and your recently confirmed Cabinet Mr. President.

[Bacon King]

As the newly elected President Pro Tempore of the Senate I humbly request that President of the Senate Smid defer daily operations of the Senate to the PPT Unless he would prefer an active role in Senate affairs; that's okay too.

[Smid]

As the newly elected President Pro Tempore of the Senate I humbly request that President of the Senate Smid defer daily operations of the Senate to the PPT Unless he would prefer an active role in Senate affairs; that's okay too.

As a person living on the far side of the world (that phrase always makes me think of Master and Commander), I am always pleased for the Presiding Officer of the various legislatures to take a more active role. That ensures that votes are opened and closed at times most suitable for the majority of participants. I try to keep informed of what is taking place in case I need to step in for casting votes, etc, but tend to take more of a laissez faire approach.

[Bacon King]

As the newly elected President Pro Tempore of the Senate I humbly request that President of the Senate Smid defer daily operations of the Senate to the PPT Unless he would prefer an active role in Senate affairs; that's okay too.

As a person living on the far side of the world (that phrase always makes me think of Master and Commander), I am always pleased for the Presiding Officer of the various legislatures to take a more active role. That ensures that votes are opened and closed at times most suitable for the majority of participants. I try to keep informed of what is taking place in case I need to step in for casting votes, etc, but tend to take more of a laissez faire approach.

So noted. I'll let you know, by the way, whenever you're needed for a tiebreaker or some such.

[afleitch]

Monday 15th March

CABINET MEETING TO OPEN TOMORROW, PRESIDENT TO TAKE BRIEF SOJOURN TO ATTENT GTO ASSEMBLY

The President today, interviewed by the Press Alliance commented briefly on the situation in Mexico; "18,000 deaths in 4 years is not just a drugs war; its a war. The generals are the cartel leaders with money and wealth and the soldiers are the drugs pushers, the misfits and those who do their dirty work for a quick buck, for status and for misplaced pride. We cannot wash our hands no matter what the status of the victim is or perceived to be. The fight in Mexico by the police and the state is also a war; a war to secure the ports. It's a war to secure our shared border. The gangs and cartels are fighting this war amongst themselves to secure a foothold in an increasingly dangerous market. We owe it to Mexico and we owe it to ourselves to fight that fight on our borders too. Our border police need training and funding to ensure that they can fulfill their traditional role but also to adapt to international drug cartels and piracy. I will annouce more at the GTO but you can be assured that this President is taking this issue very seriously."

[afleitch]

Thursday 18th March

I have been given the sad news that a pregnant Atlasian consulate worker and her husband alongside the husband of a colleague were gunned down in an ambush in Ciudad Juarez on Monday. Children close to the scene were also injured. I consider this to be a personal attack on the governments, diplomats and law enforcement organisations of Atlasia and Mexico. When this happens you mourn for those we have lost and continue to loose. But we also fight back. I ask the Senate to appropriate an increase in the aid to the Mexican government to fight the cartel wars. I have also given instructions for the National Guard to be on a high level of alert at border areas to support and aid the border police. Security is also being stepped up at our embassy in Mexico which will continue to function as normal.

[Bacon King]

Mister President, three bills on your desk:

Legitimize the Voting Act of 2010
Birds and Bees Bill
Capital Gains Tax Co-Operative Bill

[Bacon King]

Two more bills on your desk:

The Atlasian Dog Breed Equity Under Law Act
Atlasian Sexual Health Bill