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Region: Lands End
I would like to remind everyone that election season is coming up soon. If you are planning to run for a board position please inform me.
Having said that, I have already announced my candidacy for WA delegate. I believe that the influence of the WA on individual nations must be curbed, and individual nation-states should maintain their sovereignty. Thank you for all the support.
VOTE the BLUX way, because it is the right way!
Buryasia, Fanter Kesh, Okla-Texas, Grater Tovakia
It's too disturbing to go into onsite, among other reasons.
Well it must have been bad
Really bad
I am now dying to know, how could I find out?
You know what they say... "curiosity kills the cat." Some things are best left unspoken.
Sea View
indeed
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Anyone who wants to know what happened with UCR will have to join the discord server and dm me. It can't be discussed onsite.
Edit: didn't notice this earlier, but
Board elections are run by the WA Delegate, since I temporarily hold that position, if you are planning to run you will need to telegram me. Also, would like to remind everyone that WA Delegate is not elected normally, it is elected by endorsements and will not be voted upon in this upcoming election.The only positions that will be run for in the election are COO, CRO, CTO, and CLO, if you are planning to run for any of the above you will have to let me know. Elections begin May 1st and run through May 7th.
Finally, only shareholders can vote. If you would like to become a shareholder in order to vote in this election, the instructions are all here https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=997502#shareholder
Buryasia, Fanter Kesh, Bluximburg
I got it mixed up. CEO elections are handled by the COO, and board elections by the delegate. My apologies.
Buryasia, Fanter Kesh, Clarkentrent
I am officially announcing my intentions to run in the upcoming elections for the position of Chief Legal Officer, I may be new but hope to get a lot done if you guys elect me.
Greetings all!
As of today, I am officially announcing my intent to run in the upcoming election for the position of Chief Legal Officer (CLO). In me you can expect a active and hardworking leader. I intend to uphold all of Lands Ends bylaws, and help other nations in purposing new bills. I will act fairly and justly in trials over misconduct, and do my best to interpret and mediate any legal conflicts within the region. Thank you all for your support!
Looking for something new and fresh? Vote for Fanter Kesh!
Alright, so far for the upcoming board election we've got,
COO:Okla-Texas
CLO:Fanter Kesh,Grater Tovakia,Bonnie Blue Republic
CRO:
CTO:The United Banking Associaton
We still need candidates for CRO, so if you're interested don't be afraid of running.
Unike, Fanter Kesh, Bluximburg
I don't want to sound like an idiot right now but does CTO stand for chief technology officer? And if so Im interested.
I believe that CTO is the Chief Trade Officer.
Bluximburg
The Chief Trade Officer is responsible for diplomatic relations with other regions. In addition, you cannot run for a position if you are not a shareholder.
I'm back from my multiple week long Hiatus. Worship me mortals
Unike, The Cincinnatus Republic, Legoa
All hail.
Side note, Clarkentrent, why have you voted against the current Security Council proposition?
And should I vote thusly?
Yea should I ?
On an unrelated note:
A few weeks ago, I announced an RMB suspension for The United Banking Associaton.
Seeing as we have elections coming up and he wants to run for office, and seeing as he had no offences prior to his double-posting incident, myself and Clarkentrent have decided to prematurely cut short his sentence. In lieu of a full suspension, United Banking Association is instead on parole. Any violation between now and May 6 will result in a further one month suspension.
Anyone with questions about the matter should telegram them to me.
-BBR
The United Banking Associaton, Buryasia, The Democracy Of Red Star
Bonnie Blue Republic, The Democracy Of Red Star
Pizza 🍕 is good.
Atkemri, Legoa
So I was looking into the Augustin alliance link in the IC and I went over the joint task force. Sounds like a cool idea maybe we should take the joint task force and create our own? Also, remember everyone if you want change and discussion vote Grater Tovakia for Chief Legal Officer!
Thank you, If I get elected as CTO, I will use my experience as ambassador and even as VP-A into building productive relationships and alliances with different regions.
Unike, Buryasia, Bluximburg, Okla-Texas
So far for the election we have the following candidates:
COO:Okla-Texas
CLO:Fanter Kesh,Grater Tovakia,Bonnie Blue Republic
CRO:
CTO:The United Banking Associaton
I'd like to remind everyone that although the election is supposed to begin May 1st, if there is no candidate for CRO by then, the election will have to be postponed.
Where's Gondor? Don't you wanna do it again?!
Or would one of the 3 CLO candidates be interested?
For me, I want to complete the Bldng Mngr duties before I think about climbing.
edit: Or maybe if I'm reading it right Tovakia has declared for CRO.
Fanter Kesh, Clarkentrent
I wholeheartedly support The United Banking Associaton to succeed me.
Bonnie Blue Republic, The United Banking Associaton
Thank you, I hope we can get to keep working together, this time as COO and C TO.
Okla-Texas
Yeah sorry I am running as CRO now
Elections begin tomorrow everyone, they run May 1 - May 7, here are our candidates:
COO:Okla-Texas
CLO:Fanter Kesh,Bonnie Blue Republic
CRO:Grater Tovakia,
Citizens of Lands End:
It is I, your CLO, Bonnie Blue Republic.
And let me tell ya'll something:
I've been the CLO of this company since the sixteenth of September, 2017.
It's a job I would like to think I'm pretty good at - and a job I would like to keep.
So, shareholders and those of you who aren't yet, I am asking for your vote in the upcoming elections.
Thank you all for your time.
-BBR
Unike, Alkvia
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Uh howdy
Buryasia, The Cincinnatus Republic
Bonnie Blue Republic
That's something
Welcome
Despite some recent events, we still have a good momentum going! As CTO, I was able to recruit one nation (Konkey Kong Kountry), establish new embassies, and close old ones that were hindering our progress. Although I am the only candidate, I ask each of you that you support me to be the next COO. With this new leadership, I know Lands End can continue.
I also ask you to support and vote for Fanter Kesh as the next CLO for fresh leadership. My reasoning: the current CLO officeholder has not proven to be useful.
I also ask for your support for Grater Tovakia and The United Banking Associaton for CRO and CTO, respectively.
Together, we are #1LandsEnd.
DISCLAIMER: Views expressed are solely those of Okla-Texas.
The United Banking Associaton, Fanter Kesh
Not proven to be useful. Well now, what does that mean? I wrote the Offsite Communication bylaw; furthermore, I have been involved in the trying and sentencing of any who would break the charter or any of our bylaws.
We have received no information about embassies; how was it decided that some were holding us back? How does an embassy hold us back? Are not all connections good things?
Forgive me if I seem overly hostile; I am simply trying to work out where you stand and whether or not you are deserving of my vote. It is, after all, the only one I have control over.
Clarkentrent
So, what exactly does the COO do, Okla-Texas?
Btw, the CLO is not useless. The activity of the CLO has a direct correlation to the legal activities of the rest of the region. The CLO relies on the citizens to give him a job, whether that is putting a bylaw through the system or punishing convicted nations. The inactivity of a CLO means just that the region has either been really good at keeping the law, and the region has been really bad at coming up with bylaw ideas.
Personal opinion: Do not take too seriously
a. I think BBR has done a great job as a CLO for the LAST 3 TERMS. He has proven invaluable to the region and although his work is not often seen out in the open, he has done a lot of good things in the back-ground and helped prevent some pretty serious legal catastrophes.
b. I do not, however, think that Okla-Texas has done a very good job as CTO for reasons I will refrain from divulging. I would quite honestly prefer Bluximburg remains COO. He did a great job and the post of WA Delegate isn't really all that important unless you do a lot of back-ground work. COO is more of a priority and Bluximburg is the best for the job.
c. United Banking Associaton has on several occasions to demonstrated poor judgement and a bit of an over-reactionary response to certain situation. As a CTO, I do not believe this trait is very well-suited for diplomacy to other regions, nor for maintaining long-term inter-regional relationships.
This is just my thoughts. If I cared more I'd support it with more facts and such, but not today. This is the gist of what you should know.
Bonnie Blue Republic, Clarkentrent
Cute
I'd like to note that in the same message where recruiting one nation is made out to be note worthy, you trash BBR for not being useful, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you're ignorant to the fact that BBR runs the API, where 99.9% of our new residents are coming from.
Bonnie Blue Republic, Xanadria
To be fair, the CTO has scaled our embassies and has to the best of his ability done his part in regards to diplomatic relations. I do not think any attacks on current board members should be warranted. Let us have a clean election cycle folks.
The United Banking Associaton, Buryasia, Okla-Texas
I agree, let's try and have a clean election cycle that we can all enjoy.
Buryasia, Okla-Texas, The Cincinnatus Republic
I didn't start the fire...
Okla-Texas was the one who called me "not very useful."
Besides, is not discussion an important part of an informed election?
Buryasia
The COO, with its responsibilities, makes sure that it oversees things such as the shareholder list, executes orders from CEO, makes sure things run smoothly in the region as a whole and appoints nonelected board positions.
As CTO, Ive increased efficiency and quality as well as encourage diplomacy between nations. Ive followed guidelines given to me by the COO to the best of my ability.
Excuse my ignorance... but how exactly does one increase the efficiency of an embassy?
And what have you done to increase diplomacy between nations?
1. Efficiency increases by getting rid of regions that are inactive,
2. making an effort to encourage dialogue in active regions.
Would that not be inter regional diplomacy?
It would be diplomacy that respects sovereignty while also encouraging talks and activity.
So, inter-regional diplomacy, like BBR said.
In other news, the elections have begun!
Bonnie Blue Republic, Fanter Kesh
Good luck to everyone running!
I encourage all shareholders to vote during the election. If you are not a shareholder, its never to late to become one! Elections last till May 7th as Clarkentrent mentioned in the regional telegram.
Instructions for becoming a shareholder can be found in the information center. Once again good luck to everyone running and happy voting.
The United Banking Associaton, Buryasia
There's only one candidate for 3 out of 4 of the spots so does that mean they automatically win?
"Left-leaning College State"!? Oh god, the horror!!
Unike, Fanter Kesh, The Sand Grains
Hahahaha I've got my conservative theme on and it calls you "Deluded Tax and Spend Hypocrites" instead of a "Left-leaning College State"
Saint Gloria, Sea View, Okla-Texas
I love the conservative theme on here.
Saint Gloria
Oh boy, commending Gay. Ground breaking bills are here and now!
The Cincinnatus Republic
Okla-Texas
same here. It's just too good to not have on.
Okla-Texas
What would my "Civil Rights Lovefest" be?
Nation hating hippies! LOL
Saint Gloria
What about mine?
Hate to say it but it calls you a communist.
Saint Gloria
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I hate the word attack used in this context. I believe it is necessary for certain nations to be critiqued or commended during elections such as these in order to bring light to certain inadequacies they might have for holding a certain position. I don't think Okla-Texas is able to perform the tasks of COO properly due to certain failures in judgement in his term as CTO (not that big of a deal). The big thing I don't think he should be COO for is that he has shown a lack of understanding over certain facets of our region, including his own department. As COO, he should be well-acquainted with the more subtle workings of the region, and I don't think he has quite developed that as of yet. However, I do think that he is well-suited to the position of CTO. He has proved that he can make and break embassies not based off quantity, but off quality. I think he can be a very valuable CTO.
I love you Clarkentrent.
Yes.
By the way, I'm Torranta, and Alkvia, and Tranqu, and Actuanto, and Holy Tharinlands, and Xanadria.
This question was sort of rhetorical. I was testing to see if you knew what you were getting into. (I know it may come off this way, but I really don't have anything against you).
I have watched you closely throughout your term. You have gotten rid of embassies and made new embassies, but have done actually very little to "promote diplomacy" or "increase efficiency and quality" of these embassies. For the most part, our embassies have stayed relatively constant in quality and efficiency throughout your term.
Getting rid of bad embassies does not affect a respect of sovereignty, and getting rid of embassies doesn't encourage talk in completely different embassies. And, while as a region of our own we value national sovereignty, it is not our place to ensure sovereignty in other regions. That is their job to decide whether or not they want to value sovereignty or not. Sovereignty really has nothing to do with inter-regional diplomacy as far as embassies go.
Torranta, I have great respect for you and I think you have done some amazing things for this region. I understand the fact that you have your own opinions, but I do not think it is appropriate for you to insert yourself into this current election cycle, seeing that you have already left this region.
Bonnie Blue Republic, Okla's statement is not inaccurate, but I think there is a risk of hypocrisy in the statement. I think you are a proven CLO, and you are not in the wrong in stating that no bylaws have been given to you for proposal.
The United Banking Associaton
I must say I'm quite impressed that you actually have many nations.
I never knew that nations with the similar flag designs could all point to one source (sarcasm). But I must commend you, good Torranta/Tranqu/Alkvia/Actuanto/Holy Tharinlands/Xanadria/whatever names you also identify as, for being forward thinking.
Torranta looks like your about to be thrown into an "election interference" scandal, I know a guy who recently left a certain presidents legal team that rhymes with thump that could help you with all your election scandal troubles. :)
Thanks for pointing out all your nations, Torranta--it makes my job easier. Those will all be taken care of at the appropriate time.
Bonnie Blue Republic, Okla-Texas
Your welcome? What does "taken care of" mean?
Bonnie Blue Republic
I dont know how to say this politely so Ill just be to the point. Can I get some more endorsements please? :)
Just endorse others they'll most likely endorse you back.
None of them are in Lands End anyway.
Bonnie Blue Republic
Hey, look, I'm sure there's tons that I don't know, but its pretty deflating to the region you recently quit leading, and quit entirely, supposedly because you're so busy, that you now have time to come back, using our embassies, to post on the RMB of our region that you quit in order to weigh in on the election and have a spat with the founder. You said you needed a clean break so what is this? Getting on with your life was your idea and now it is my suggestion.
- Just Buryasia
... still not sure who gets my vote though.
Unike, The United Banking Associaton
Howdy guys. Been a while. Still having the same lovers quarrel? It's been months.
Unike, United Alliance Of Alexandria, Bluximburg
Welcome back.
From Left-leanung college state to Capitalizt. Awww ye!
Unike, The Cincinnatus Republic
May the 4th be with you, Lands End.
Unike, Sea View, The Cincinnatus Republic, Waikaloa
Ahhhhhh corny
Question of the day: What do you think of the Korea talks?
Talking cannot hurt. Better talking than testing bombs and missiles.
Buryasia
Don't worry, for today is revenge of the 5th.
How to raid other region?
Today is the last day of elections, if you're a shareholder get your votes in by telegramming me, the election ends at 12am (EST).
The United Banking Associaton, Fanter Kesh
What time zone?
Clarkentrent
EST
The last part on my nation's bio right now:
"The government merely pays lip service to Christianity, becoming a missionary is a sure-fire route to martyrdom, young people crowd pizza parlors praying to 'The Supreme Pizza, His Immaculate Munchiness', and Jennifer Government is a bestseller. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Okla-Texas's national animal is the Hereford cattle, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Christianity."
Texas secedes.
Sea View
Since it's already 12:14 am, could we be shown the election results?
The election has concluded, here are the votes:
Grater Tovakia(CRO):15
The United Banking Associaton(CTO):14
Bonnie Blue Republic(CLO):9
Fanter Kesh(CLO):8
Okla-Texas(COO):13
And, while write in's are not officially counted, they're still fun so here they are.
(Write in)Bonnie Blue Republic(COO):2
Congratulations to our officers, Bonnie Blue Republic, Grater Tovakia, The United Banking Associaton, and Okla-Texas
Bonnie Blue Republic, Grennick Gold, The United Banking Associaton, Buryasia, The American Imperialists, Fanter Kesh, Bluximburg, Okla-Texas, Grater Tovakia
I would like to offer my congratulations to Bonnie Blue Republic on a election well run. I would also like to thank all who voted for me and supported me during this race. Congratulations also to all of our new officers, It is reassuring to see that Lands End will be kept in good hands. Once again, thank you all, and congratulations Bonnie Blue Republic.
The United Banking Associaton, Buryasia, The American Imperialists, Bluximburg, Okla-Texas, Grater Tovakia
Thank you, all who voted for me.
May I ask who wrote me in for COO?
Buryasia
Thank you to all those who voted for me. (I am sure it was a tough decision:) Also for those of you who play Eve Online, happy 15th birthday Eve!
The United Banking Associaton, Fanter Kesh
Do I count as an Eve player if I have it installed but haven't booted it up in a month?
(I do play occasionally; I've just been swamped with stuff to do)
Grater Tovakia
Yes same with me I only log on occasionally but it still is some fun. On another note do we have an API running?
We do.
It's been off about a day because I lost power; I'm putting it back up now.
I apologize for being an ignoramus, but what is API (other than the American Petroleum Institute)?
Something that lets programs interface with NS to automatically send telegrams in a legal manner.
Buryasia
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your CTO, Lands End (even though I was the only one who ran.) I've requested an embassy The Commonwealth of Liberty, as I believe we can learn from a region that shares our ideals. I've also been telgramming my foreign affairs counterparts from other regions, in order to apply their experiences into the job. I hope I can apply what I learnt being VP-A, and being ambassador under Okla-Texas who always tried to make his best job, and who taught me many things under that small time lapse.
Thank you
Hatstheput, Fanter Kesh, Bluximburg, Okla-Texas, The Cincinnatus Republic, Grater Tovakia, Legoa
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