Senate Protest and Analysis Thread

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Is Xahar capable of being an objective prosecutor against Ben, given their history?

I doubt it.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Resolution on the Ongoing Israel-Palestine Conflict

1. The Republic of Atlasia condemns Hamas for failing to end the irresponsible and unwarranted rocket attacks on Israel.

2. The Republic of Atlasia recognises Israel's right to defend itself, however condemns the recent military actions of the Israeli Government against Palestinians as disproportionate and as failing to take all necessary measures to prevent civilian casualties and fatalities.

3. The Republic of Atlasia calls for an immediate ceasefire and asks both sides to allow unrestricted access for humanitarian agencies to assist the victims of these attacks.

I like it, except for section 2.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Free Palestine Bill

Thankfully that will never pass.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Troll Banishment Act

With the unanimous agreement of the Atlasian Senate and the President, an Atlasian considered a "troll" may be banished from Atlasia. They are not allowed to vote or participate in Atlasia in any way, shape or form.


Please? Anyone?

Excellent, although I think 3/4 may be a better standard.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Affirmative Action Prohibition Bill:

Section 1: Atlasia recognizes affirmative action based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or any factor not related to economic status as an unacceptable form of discrimination.

Section 2: Such policies shall be prohibited throughout Atlasia.

This is an excellent bill, and I hope the Senate can pass it quickly, with little or no alterations.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Affirmative Action Prohibition Bill:

Section 1: Atlasia recognizes affirmative action based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or any factor not related to economic status as an unacceptable form of discrimination.

Section 2: Such policies shall be prohibited throughout Atlasia.

This is an excellent bill, and I hope the Senate can pass it quickly, with little or no alterations.

Good to hear

I just wanted to throw all of my political weight behind this bill

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Affirmative Action Prohibition Bill:

Section 1: Atlasia recognizes affirmative action based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or any factor not related to economic status as an unacceptable form of discrimination.

Section 2: Such policies shall be prohibited throughout Atlasia.

This is an excellent bill, and I hope the Senate can pass it quickly, with little or no alterations.

Good to hear

I just wanted to throw all of my political weight behind this bill

I thought you wanted this bill to pass!

Good point.  In that case, I completely oppose this legislation, and feel it should be defeated!

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I want to remind Senators that the important Libya Aid Bill is still awaiting passage

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I want to remind Senators that the important Libya Aid Bill is still awaiting passage

As is the most recent FPR.  Let's not totally ignore foreign policy, guys.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

It's next in the queue.

Excellent!

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Napoleon loves finding reasons to bash Marokai, and then plays the victim.  It's his MO.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Also, Purple State and Colin were two people with sentimental value, as Colin was President when I joined, and Purple State made me SoEA and helped rehabilitate me after my scandal.  This is an attempt to honor two good men.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Ah. Seems like a great idea, but is the Senate able to do that (rename airports which lie within the territorial borders of the Mideast and are not part of a federal district)?

We did once.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Yes, but was that occurrence a legitimate exercise of federal power?

I believe so.  The two airports are national and international; that justifies federal involvement.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

So if an airport has (inter)national in its name, the federal government can change said name? So if there's an airport (say Key West International Airport), and I'm a Senator, I can make a bill renaming it after me?

An airport that serves areas outside of any one region are under the jurisdiction of the federal government.  You could, but it wouldn't pass.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

His armed agents broke into buildings throughout the IDS and stole large quantities of valuables.

Is that confirmed by the GM/SoIA?  Otherwise, I don't see where this goes (as is, I'm inclined not to support this).

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I too am disturbed by the "Good Neighbor Resolution."  It could lead to any two Senators obstructing the work of the Senate.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I suspect the half of the Senate in support of the Atlasia-Israel Defense and Security Cooperation Treaty could eventually develop into such a threat, and it's no secret that I have some degree of distrust for neo-realists when it comes to foreign policy.

Seriously?  I couldn't disagree more.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Indeed.  Keep at it Redalgo; you're a pleasure.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I like Napoleon's suggestion.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I think we're in the midst of the first filibuster in Senate history.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Which debate?

My poker bill.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I third Joyce's call.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

This may be the most ridiculous and unconstitutional thing TNF has introduced to-date. Another record broken - what can we expect next??

I couldn't agree more.  Thankfully it will never become law.