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The three retention elections will be held today through Thursday. Retention is whether or not we will keep this judge in office, this is the only way in the next four months that the people may remove any of the judges from office. There will be no abstention option, all citizens are urged to vote.

We will start with the Circuit Court, then the Appellate Court, and finally the Chief Justice.

If a justice is not retained, I will issue an official notice to their office of said removal and will appoint a replacement to the Bench.

Condealism wrote:According to the citizens register, it looks like you'll be good to go once you verify your World Assembly status. It would be preferable if you joined the WA on the nation you're using here, and retain membership for at least as long as you intend to be President.

Anyway, I strongly advise other new members to put their hats in the ring too. I'd like to see what our next generation of leaders is capable of.

Since it's no big secret who will be elected in my home region of CL, in the interests of building an inter-regional sense of brotherhood, I'll put my hat in the ring here if that is okay. Like the saying goes, go big or go home. I will run for President.

I have experience in similar situations. I was a Congressman and national President for Greece on eRepublik (several years ago now) and my diplomatic efforts led to what was at the time the largest, most successful, and longest-lasting alliance on that game. As "Nicolae Carpathia" (I was somewhat of a Left Behind fan in my youth, in case you couldn't tell...) I led Greece in its resistance against a Turkish invasion, where through cunning and important alliances I helped to form we beat the odds and remained independent even as we faced a much larger and more savvy foe.

I helped transform the "FIST" alliance into the "PEACE Global Community" (like I said, Left Behind fan...) which spanned from France to Pakistan. PEACE soon became the preeminent alliance on eRepublik. I served as its first Secretary-General, lasting in that position for just over a year before stepping away to deal with my first year in college.

I know this all doesn't mean a whole lot to those of you who never knew the "joy" of eRepublik, but I think it shows that I have the capability to build bridges where we need to that will allow us to expand our influence and keep the light of liberty shining across NationStates. That is what I will strive endlessly to accomplish if I am given the honor of serving as your President, Libertatem.

Thank you.

Condealism

Blaine-Paleto County wrote:Since it's no big secret who will be elected in my home region of CL, in the interests of building an inter-regional sense of brotherhood, I'll put my hat in the ring here if that is okay. Like the saying goes, go big or go home. I will run for President.

I have experience in similar situations. I was a Congressman and national President for Greece on eRepublik (several years ago now) and my diplomatic efforts led to what was at the time the largest, most successful, and longest-lasting alliance on that game. As "Nicolae Carpathia" (I was somewhat of a Left Behind fan in my youth, in case you couldn't tell...) I led Greece in its resistance against a Turkish invasion, where through cunning and important alliances I helped to form we beat the odds and remained independent even as we faced a much larger and more savvy foe.

I helped transform the "FIST" alliance into the "PEACE Global Community" (like I said, Left Behind fan...) which spanned from France to Pakistan. PEACE soon became the preeminent alliance on eRepublik. I served as its first Secretary-General, lasting in that position for just over a year before stepping away to deal with my first year in college.

I know this all doesn't mean a whole lot to those of you who never knew the "joy" of eRepublik, but I think it shows that I have the capability to build bridges where we need to that will allow us to expand our influence and keep the light of liberty shining across NationStates. That is what I will strive endlessly to accomplish if I am given the honor of serving as your President, Libertatem.

Thank you.

What political party would you like to caucus with?

The current parties are:

Reaganist Libertarian Party (Super majority)

Party for Resistance and Reform (No government positions)

Party for Open Governance (No government positions)

Humpheria wrote:What political party would you like to caucus with?

The current parties are:

Reaganist Libertarian Party (Super majority)

Party for Resistance and Reform (No government positions)

Party for Open Governance (No government positions)

Huh. Is the "Political Parties" dispatch linked in the world fact book entry up to date? It says it was last edited 100 days ago.

Can I run as an independent, or do I need to caucus with a party?

No. It isn't.

You can run as an independent but caucusing greatly improves your chances and far more fun. You can start a party if you'd like.

Condealism

Post self-deleted by Blaine-Paleto County.

Humpheria wrote:No. It isn't.

You can run as an independent but caucusing greatly improves your chances and far more fun. You can start a party if you'd like.

Then I will seek the Reaganist Libertarian Party's nomination.

I may at some point consider the possibility of starting an independent party, but of the three that already exist I find myself aligning most with the R. L. P.

Condealism

Blaine-Paleto County wrote:Since it's no big secret who will be elected in my home region of CL, in the interests of building an inter-regional sense of brotherhood, I'll put my hat in the ring here if that is okay. Like the saying goes, go big or go home. I will run for President.

I have experience in similar situations. I was a Congressman and national President for Greece on eRepublik (several years ago now) and my diplomatic efforts led to what was at the time the largest, most successful, and longest-lasting alliance on that game. As "Nicolae Carpathia" (I was somewhat of a Left Behind fan in my youth, in case you couldn't tell...) I led Greece in its resistance against a Turkish invasion, where through cunning and important alliances I helped to form we beat the odds and remained independent even as we faced a much larger and more savvy foe.

I helped transform the "FIST" alliance into the "PEACE Global Community" (like I said, Left Behind fan...) which spanned from France to Pakistan. PEACE soon became the preeminent alliance on eRepublik. I served as its first Secretary-General, lasting in that position for just over a year before stepping away to deal with my first year in college.

I know this all doesn't mean a whole lot to those of you who never knew the "joy" of eRepublik, but I think it shows that I have the capability to build bridges where we need to that will allow us to expand our influence and keep the light of liberty shining across NationStates. That is what I will strive endlessly to accomplish if I am given the honor of serving as your President, Libertatem.

Thank you.

So you have some leadership experience. Good.

As soon as the IA Manager adds you to the register - you are eligible for, and have applied for, citizenship here, correct? - and you attain WA status, everything will be in order.

Blaine-Paleto County wrote:Then I will seek the Reaganist Libertarian Party's nomination.

I may at some point consider the possibility of starting an independent party, but of the three that already exist I find myself aligning most with the R. L. P.

Cool. Since the RLP (my party and pretty much the rest of the government's party) is so large we'll probably have a primary which hasn't happened in a while. It will be fun.

Condealism wrote:So you have some leadership experience. Good.

As soon as the IA Manager adds you to the register - you are eligible for, and have applied for, citizenship here, correct? - and you attain WA status, everything will be in order.

I am sending the telegram right now. I asked, but my query must have been missed in the conversation that followed, if I already had citizenship through the Free Movement Treaty as a citizen of Conservative League, where my WA nation is currently located ([nation=Paleto-Blaine County]). If not, it's my understanding that I only have to reside here for five days before being eligible, which should not take long.

I trust I would need to move my WA status here if elected President. Would I need to move it here before then?

Humpheria, Condealism

Hey, NLBC here, I wanted to choose a slightly better nation name.

Reagamerica wrote:Hey, NLBC here, I wanted to choose a slightly better nation name.

I can confirm that is me, just in case no one believed it.

Blaine-Paleto County wrote:I am sending the telegram right now. I asked, but my query must have been missed in the conversation that followed, if I already had citizenship through the Free Movement Treaty as a citizen of Conservative League, where my WA nation is currently located ([nation=Paleto-Blaine County]). If not, it's my understanding that I only have to reside here for five days before being eligible, which should not take long.

I trust I would need to move my WA status here if elected President. Would I need to move it here before then?

Yes, if the FMT is not ratified by our regions by the day before election day you will have to get it the normal way.

Condealism

Humpheria wrote:Yes, if the FMT is not ratified by our regions by the day before election day you will have to get it the normal way.

Oh, okay. That should be no problem, then. I will be eligible for citizenship by the letter of the current law on Friday and have submitted my application already.

Nlbc wrote:I can confirm that is me, just in case no one believed it.

Will you be running for President or Board?

Any other presidential candidates? I would like to see who I like and where to throw my campaign experience.

Condealism, Reagamerica

Humpheria wrote:Any other presidential candidates? I would like to see who I like and where to throw my campaign experience.

I am running, but I'm not too sure who to run for, am I allowed to run independently or even for my own party?

Interesting how Presidential elections hasten the rate at which residents apply for citizenship.

And welcome - our political process needs to harv-... er, I mean, incorporate some new blood, figuratively speaking. Yes.

Rateria

Condealism wrote:Interesting how Presidential elections hasten the rate at which residents apply for citizenship.

And welcome - our political process needs to harv-... er, I mean, incorporate some new blood, figuratively speaking. Yes.

That is why I am granting citizenship to Commonwealth citizens until the FMT is passed to pump in new politically active ranks into the region.

Condealism

ATTN: OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS

FW: Muh Roads

Manager Roads,

I am issuing a directive in an official capacity as President of the Republic of Libertatem to commute the waiting period and application process for two Commonwealth of Free Nations citizens. In light of our special relationship and in the mutual interests of regions they shall be granted full citizenship with all rights and privileges entails, effective immediately. You are directed to add their names to the Citizenship register.

New Jaslandia (Jaslandia)

Haveriat (Kalaron)

Witness my Hand and Seal, effective the Eighth day of December of the Year of Lord Two Thousand Fifteen.

Humpheria

President VI X

Libertatem

New Jaslandia, Condealism

Humpheria wrote:ATTN: OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS

FW: Muh Roads

Manager Roads,

I am issuing a directive in an official capacity as President of the Republic of Libertatem to commute the waiting period and application process for two Commonwealth of Free Nations citizens. In light of our special relationship and in the mutual interests of regions they shall be granted full citizenship with all rights and privileges entails, effective immediately. You are directed to add their names to the Citizenship register.

New Jaslandia (Jaslandia)

Haveriat (Kalaron)

Witness my Hand and Seal, effective the Eighth day of December of the Year of Lord Two Thousand Fifteen.

Humpheria

President VI X

Libertatem

Okay okay, yeesh :P :)

We could resort to anarchy :)

Muh Roads wrote:We could resort to anarchy :)

Run on an anarchy ticket and dissolve the government!

Humpheria wrote:Run on an anarchy ticket and dissolve the government!

There's an idea

Muh Roads wrote:There's an idea

Completely dissolve the government we built lmao

Muh Roads wrote:There's an idea

You *don't* have my vote if that is the case.

Humpheria wrote:You *don't* have my vote if that is the case.

I'll give you a free pony

Muh Roads wrote:I'll give you a free pony

You *might* have my vote if that is the case.

Muh Roads, Rateria, Lain Iwakura

Humpheria wrote:You *might* have my vote if that is the case.

Almost there... yes. Any other ways I can bribe you good sir?

Rateria

Humpheria wrote:ATTN: OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS

FW: Muh Roads

Manager Roads,

I am issuing a directive in an official capacity as President of the Republic of Libertatem to commute the waiting period and application process for two Commonwealth of Free Nations citizens. In light of our special relationship and in the mutual interests of regions they shall be granted full citizenship with all rights and privileges entails, effective immediately. You are directed to add their names to the Citizenship register.

New Jaslandia (Jaslandia)

Haveriat (Kalaron)

Witness my Hand and Seal, effective the Eighth day of December of the Year of Lord Two Thousand Fifteen.

Humpheria

President VI X

Libertatem

Thank you. Does this mean that I have full citizenship rights, including the right to vote?

New Jaslandia wrote:Thank you. Does this mean that I have full citizenship rights, including the right to vote?

You can run for the Board (Congress) or President if you'd like. You are a full citizen.

New Jaslandia

Reagamerica wrote:I am running, but I'm not too sure who to run for, am I allowed to run independently or even for my own party?

*cough* Humpheria *cough*

Reagamerica wrote:*cough* Humpheria *cough*

You can run for an existing party, independent, or start a party.

ALL LIBERTATEM CITIZENS ARE ORDERED TO CHECK THEIR TELEGRAMS

Trf Submarine Group Ii, Rateria, Condealism, Teuberland, Blaine-Paleto County

ALL LIBERTATEM CITIZENS ARE ORDERED TO CEASE RMB CHATTER AND KEEP ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO TELEGRAM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. CONTACT THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF WITH QUESTIONS.

Trf Submarine Group Ii, Condealism, Teuberland, Blaine-Paleto County

AT EASE, YOU MAY CARRY ON

Rateria, Condealism, Teuberland

Post self-deleted by Trf Submarine Group Ii.

Anywho...

Who else shall run for President, besides NLBC and Blaine-Paleto County?

Humpheria wrote:AT EASE, YOU MAY CARRY ON

thank god

*lets out a WICKED fart he'd been holding in*

Humpheria, Rateria

Trf Submarine Group Ii wrote:thank god

*lets out a WICKED fart he'd been holding in*

*insert witty retort here*

Rateria, Teuberland

*yawns* Five hours of sleep. That's enough, right?

Never get to do anything with my WA around here anymore...

*sadface*

Condealism wrote:*yawns* Five hours of sleep. That's enough, right?

Usually about what I get (despite efforts to extend it), and I'm not dead yet.

Lain Iwakura wrote:Never get to do anything with my WA around here anymore...

*sadface*

Endorsing the President is something.

Lain Iwakura wrote:Usually about what I get (despite efforts to extend it), and I'm not dead yet.

Usually I oversleep, so I guess this is a welcome change.

Condealism wrote:Endorsing the President is something.

Usually I oversleep, so I guess this is a welcome change.

I suppose it is.

Not quite why I came here, though.

Condealism wrote:*yawns* Five hours of sleep. That's enough, right?

That's all I get

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!

Although we seemed to have confused our resident commie plant, as I have received many frantic telegrams trying to figure out what happened from him, but rest assured Libertatem, we are safe.

I cannot indulge too much or I will be going into the realm of classified information, but any Citizen (on the register) may ask and I will give just enough information to stay legal and to explain.

Rateria, Condealism

Er, I believe the word you're looking for is "divulge", not "indulge", Mr. President. Alternatively, you could say "indulge in revealing information" or something to that effect to make the statement more grammatically correct.

...Shutting up now.

Condealism wrote:Er, I believe the word you're looking for is "divulge", not "indulge", Mr. President. Alternatively, you could say "indulge in revealing information" or something to that effect to make the statement more grammatically correct.

...Shutting up now.

To the camps with you.

Humpheria wrote:To the camps with you.

Summer camps?

How do y'all stand this site anyway?

The political opinions here are some of the worst I've ever encountered.

They're downright disgusting at times.

Lain Iwakura wrote:How do y'all stand this site anyway?

The political opinions here are some of the worst I've ever encountered.

They're downright disgusting at times.

Yes, they are, but the people who espouse those ideals are not necessarily bad people. Remembering that helps me have a better time.

Condealism wrote:Yes, they are, but the people who espouse those ideals are not necessarily bad people. Remembering that helps me have a better time.

I suppose. Really takes the fun out of what is ostensibly a game, however.

Lain Iwakura wrote:I suppose. Really takes the fun out of what is ostensibly a game, however.

*shocked* This is a game?

*jumps out the window*

Miencraft, Rateria, Parvimperia

Humpheria wrote:CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!

Although we seemed to have confused our resident commie plant, as I have received many frantic telegrams trying to figure out what happened from him, but rest assured Libertatem, we are safe.

I cannot indulge too much or I will be going into the realm of classified information, but any Citizen (on the register) may ask and I will give just enough information to stay legal and to explain.

Apparently one is "many" in the land of Libertatem.

Trf Submarine Group Ii wrote:Apparently one is "many" in the land of Libertatem.

Hey, you always did tell me less is more.

*rimshot*

Rateria, The United States Of Patriots

Trf Submarine Group Ii wrote:Apparently one is "many" in the land of Libertatem.

You know us captuhlists, always spinning for a profit.

Pevvania, The New United States, Rateria

somebody forgot to tell you fools that as long as the delegate is non-executive, there is absolutely no way this region can be harmed

whatever, let's get all excited over nothing

The New United States, Rateria, Teuberland

Republic Of Minerva wrote:somebody forgot to tell you fools that as long as the delegate is non-executive, there is absolutely no way this region can be harmed

whatever, let's get all excited over nothing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcGgnA-297o

Republic Of Minerva wrote:somebody forgot to tell you fools that as long as the delegate is non-executive, there is absolutely no way this region can be harmed

whatever, let's get all excited over nothing

blatant commie over here

The New United States, Rateria, Teuberland

Great news for federalism - No Child Left Behind and dozens of federal mandates with it are finally being repealed, with the Obama administration's support. Another defeat for the nationalisation of education.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-senate-votes-to-replace-no-child-left-behind-law-1449678245?mod=e2fb

Miencraft, The New United States, Republic Of Minerva, Condealism, Teuberland

Condealism wrote:Summer camps?

Holy Church of Roads sponsored religolitical re-education funcilities

The New United States, Rateria

Venezuela ousted the sosh, yay

Pevvania, Republic Of Minerva, Rateria, Teuberland, Parvimperia, Reagamerica

Pevvania wrote:Great news for federalism - No Child Left Behind and dozens of federal mandates with it are finally being repealed, with the Obama administration's support. Another defeat for the nationalisation of education.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-senate-votes-to-replace-no-child-left-behind-law-1449678245?mod=e2fb

More like great news for everyone in general

Pevvania, The New United States, Condealism

"Hurr durr, ban all the immigrants, shut down all the mosques, close all the borders, Trump 2016!"

-Reason comments section

Pevvania, Right-Winged Nation, Rateria

Pevvania wrote:Great news for federalism - No Child Left Behind and dozens of federal mandates with it are finally being repealed, with the Obama administration's support. Another defeat for the nationalisation of education.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-senate-votes-to-replace-no-child-left-behind-law-1449678245?mod=e2fb

Wait, is this real? This is really happening?

YEEEEEESSSSSS!

Lain Iwakura

Ronald Reagan And Rick Grimes wrote:More like great news for everyone in general

Damn straight.

The New United States

Post self-deleted by Humpheria.

If The New United States is unable to acknowledge this due to inactivity, I urge you to vote for his removal.

This plea is in now way politically charged, he is my Chief of Staff and I appointed him to the Bench, but this is the only opportunity we have to remove him for the next four months due to his sporadic and lengthy periods of absence.

If he acknowledges and pledges to be active, by all means, vote for retention.

VOTE FOR REMOVAL!!!!

Miencraft, The New United States, Condealism

To the Honorable Justice Miencraft:

Pursuant to the recent retention election, you have been retained on the bench. You will remain on the bench for the next presidential term.

Regards,

Humpheria

President VI X

Libertatem

Miencraft, Rateria, Condealism

Indeed. TNUS's inactivity has prevented my client from seeking the closure he needs regarding President Roads' first executive order.

Hopefully we can get the trial underway soon.

Any party interested in becoming an appellate justice, let me know. You cannot have executive office, but you can be on the Board. You must send me a resume to be considered.

To the Honorable Justice [nation]The New United States[/nation]:

I regret to inform you that pursuant to the recent retention election, you have been removed from the Bench. You will continue to serve until such a time that your successor is appointed. I thank you for your service to the region's judiciary and express my deepest gratitude for the contributions to the case law of the region.

Regards,

[nation=short]Humpheria[/nation]

President VI X

Libertatem

The New United States

Anyone interested in filling the Judicial Vacancy, send me your resume and you will most likely be appointed.

Humpheria wrote:Anyone interested in filling the Judicial Vacancy, send me your resume and you will most likely be appointed.

I absolutely do not want the position. Love, Roads.

Muh Roads wrote:I absolutely do not want the position. Love, Roads.

Quit fighting the judiciary, Muh. It's coming for YOU!

The New United States, Rateria

Humpheria wrote:Quit fighting the judiciary, Muh. It's coming for YOU!

*overly dramatic screams*

The New United States, Rateria

Muh Roads wrote:Love, Roads.

Muh Roads wrote:Love Roads.

I'm assuming the bottom is what you actually meant to say.

Rateria

Miencraft wrote:I'm assuming the bottom is what you actually meant to say.

Muh comma!

Miencraft, Rateria, Reagamerica

Apologies for the inactivity.

Rateria, Teuberland

Fun fact: Morocco was the first country to formally recognize America's independence; they did so in 1777. Furthermore, the two nations hold the longest unbroken treaty relationship in United States history.

Oh my God. The regional news thing is SO COOL! *just installed NationStates++*

Also, I do believe that I am officially eligible to become a citizen today.

Humpheria, Rateria, Reagamerica

Blaine-Paleto County wrote:Also, I do believe that I am officially eligible to become a citizen today.

That is... absolutely correct! Tell him what he's won, Bob!

Rateria, Parvimperia, Blaine-Paleto County

Im thinking of starting a YAF chapter at my school, does anyone think its worth it?

Pevvania

Hello fellow embassy members!

The United States Of Patriots wrote:Im thinking of starting a YAF chapter at my school, does anyone think its worth it?

Personally I believe it's a brilliant idea. Involve students in politics at an early age and they'll actually understand who they're electing when they're old enough to vote (unlike many young adults).

Rateria, The United States Of Patriots

The United States Of Patriots wrote:Im thinking of starting a YAF chapter at my school, does anyone think its worth it?

I'm personally fond of SFL, but go for it!

Pevvania

I just realized I have the more modern version of the flag we've got.

Don't remember why I backed it up but I've got it. I could go change us to it.

Miencraft wrote:I just realized I have the more modern version of the flag we've got.

Don't remember why I backed it up but I've got it. I could go change us to it.

Plz

The United States Of Patriots wrote:Im thinking of starting a YAF chapter at my school, does anyone think its worth it?

Go for Young Americans for Liberty. YAF is a conservative organisation and has pushed out much of its libertarian streak. Regardless, if you start a youth organisation please be prepared to keep it active.

Muh Roads wrote:I'm personally fond of SFL, but go for it!

I like SFL, but they're quite interventionist for a libertarian organisation. They're perhaps more pragmatic, as opposed to ideological, libertarians.

The United States Of Patriots

I think I might look into SFL. We need more people who can push towards reform as opposed to dogmatism.

Pevvania, The United States Of Patriots

Republic Of Minerva wrote:I think I might look into SFL. We need more people who can push towards reform as opposed to dogmatism.

First things first: what is SFL. I red YAF is a young conservative's kind of group, but I wouldn't know for sure on that either.

Republic Of Minerva wrote:I think I might look into SFL. We need more people who can push towards reform as opposed to dogmatism.

Are you in college, Minerva?

The New United States wrote:Are you in college, Minerva?

yes

Teuberland wrote:First things first: what is SFL
Pretty sure it's "Students For Liberty"

Parvimperia wrote:Pretty sure it's "Students For Liberty"

Muh libertarianism.

Konkin has a good analysis of YAF:

SEK3: The major issues of the 1960s for American youth were the Viet Nam War and conscription for it, drug legalization, and freedom to protest. Libertarians agreed with the New Left (SDS, etc.) on all these issues and the traditional conservatives (“trads”) who controlled YAF were opposed. YAF’s first chairman, Bob Schuchman, was a Libertarian, which is why it was called the Young Americans for Freedom and not, say, “Young Conservatives” even though most members identified with William F. Buckley and National Review. Thus, many young libertarians were attracted to YAF. In early 1969, the Trads initiated purges against other Rightists, not just Libertarians; Objectivist, racists, closet Nazis, Wallacites, and Roman Catholic radical traditionalists, “Rad Trads” were all ousted wherever they had control. On the East Coast and California, these were mainly Libertarian chapters and they showed up in St. Louis at the National Convention to fight for their credentials. The Trads dropped their “Conservatism with a Libertarian Face” approach and allowed only about 200 Libertarian delegates (out of nearly 1000 before the purges, maybe 500 would have been Libertarian or other opponents of the National Office). Some, like me, had been selected by the National Chairman-to-be David Keene as a loyal supporter, but then switched sides when approached by Rohrabacher and Don Ernsberger of Pennsylvania YAF (later founder of SIL) with the stories of what was going on.

Teuberland

Muh Roads wrote:I'm personally fond of SFL, but go for it!

I haven't heard of them before, I'll have to take a look!

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