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Region: Libertatem
This is the first time in over a year and a half that Pevvania is either not a commander or a commander-in-chief of the military. Goodbye military strength and Libertatem victories.
I don't know how to explain this, but whenever the seat is filled by someone who is not the incumbent, that's technically a different count of President on account of how the Presidency changed hands; doesn't matter if it's the same guy as earlier, he's still counted as a new one because the ordinal number assigned to him counts how many times the seat has changed hands before he got to it at that moment, not simply how many predecessors he has at his earliest.
Not so fast - he's the Chairman of the Board now. In other words, he's the head of the one body of government with the actual authority to declare war. We have not come close to seeing an end to our military strength.
Alright, that makes sense - you're counting by seats filled (the formal way), whereas I'm counting by people given that distinction (without or with taking into account the retroactive designation, respectively).
Like the Board will be able to accomplish anything with an ACOP president. Riiiiiiight.
Our parties are not warring factions on a battlefield of petty politics - what use would they be to us if they thrust us into constant deadlocks? The fact that I am an ACOP President is just as relevant as the fact that you are a leading figure of the RLP; worth noting, but secondary to the more significant fact that we are both Libertatemites.
No, our political parties are much like groups or lineups on a roster of government positions; we're all on the same team here. We have a more-than-capable Board with an all-star Chairman, a Board that it is my privilege and honor to work with.
Oh, good, I knew you'd know what I'm talking about, just didn't know how to make it any simpler.
*looks around*
Shut up, stoopid head.
Honestly, I will believe that the ACOP will not make a habit out of party politics when I see it.
Of course I'd know, as learned as I am; when I want to learn a new word, I get someone to open a dictionary and summarize the definition for me ;) [/selfdeprecation]
You don't need to believe that - there is a time and place for party politics, and some discussion and debate can be healthy. My main priority in Board relations, however, is bipartisanship - that and the creation of a regional holiday in your honor, which itself would involve bipartisanship.
Holiday? You sure know how to sweet talk a guy.
I told you I'd bring it to the Board's attention this month, did I not?
*giggles and blushes*
Uh huh.
Speaking of holidays, we're taking February 6 off, right?
I will eat you if you don't say yes, by the way, CI.
I don't get it *drools, stares vacantly into the distance*
PEVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
Explain to this man the significance of the sixth of February!
Or, actually, I could just do it.
Reagan's birthday.
*in a stereotypical "dumb blonde" accent* Ohhhhhhhhh
The RLP demands it!
(In all seriousness, yes, that's a good idea. Why haven't we made that a regional holiday yet?)
I think we celebrated it last year.
Maybe.
But it definitely should be a holiday if it isn't already.
You know what? Let's compile a list of occasions we want to observe as regional holidays, and I'll draft legislation that would make it so if passed.
All I can come up with is Feb. 6 and Jun. 5.
And evidently Aug. 6, which I'm amazed we don't take off on since it's the region's birthday.
Alright, so we have Pevvania Day already, and we could make Libertatem Day (August 6th), Reagan's Birthday, and June 5th (?) holidays as well, correct?
I briefly considered establishing one of the weekdays as a (day of rest)/(day off)/(whatever), but given the nature of the game I don't think that would be such a good idea.
That's when he died.
2004, even. Pretty damn recently.
Ah. That's...rather morbid.
It's like taking a flag down to half, but we can't do that so we'll just take a day off instead.
Makes sense, but maybe we shouldn't take a day off to observe it - we could show some other symbolic gesture like a flag at half mast.
In the meantime, let's keep compiling a list of not only holidays, but also observances.
So far, we have...
Holidays:
February 6 - Reagan's Birthday
August 6 - Anniversary of Libertatem's Founding: Libertatem Day
December 14 - Pevvania's Birthday: Pevvania Day
Observances (weekly):
Wednesday - Humpheria's Holiday: Hump Day
Observances (yearly):
June 5 - Mourning Reagan's Death
Wait, I think I may have gotten one of the dates wrong
You forgot some:
Holidays:
February 23 - International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
March 3 - If Pets Had Thumbs Day
April 20 - heh
July 29 - National Lasagna Day
October 23 - TV Talk Show Host Day
November 18 - Occult Day
December 8 - Take it in the Ear Day
Just some I thought should be introduced.
And of course
July 23rd: Hot Dog Day
*Oprah voice*
You get a holiday! You get a holiday! Errybody get a holiday!
#coplivesmatter
Yay,
Amen to that. De Blasio should resign.
PREACH
*Gospel Music starts playing*
Conversation starter here I guess, as well as something I am curious about; What do you guys think about the creation story? (Theistically or not.)
Sorry guys. Having some issues at home I will try to be back on soon as possible.
9 hours ago: Muh roads ceased to exist.
RIP
Ok wat?
What?
Just very surprised that Muh would CTE. He was here long before I.
Don't worry - he'll be back.
Oh. OK.
Hey guys, hear these liberty-minded conservatives and patriots complain that Obama wants to shut down a department of government: http://conservativetribune.com/obama-threatens-shut-down-dhs-1/
Remember, kids, conservatives fight for small gubment! Except for muh illegal immigrants!
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No.
Answer muh telegram, please :)
No.
Mien beat you to the joke, I'm afraid :P
2015 Board Meeting Number 1
Hi everybody. So begins the first month of the New Year, and the first term of a new Board. I'll repeat to you my goals of this Board term, and the future of our highest legislative chamber:
-TRANSPARENCY: I am committed to making the Board more open and democratic. We will hold as many votes and discussions in the public sphere as possible in order to let our constituents know just what we're doing, except when it concerns a sensitive issue such as regional security.
-DEREGULATION: the RLP will push to streamline the bureaucracy, clarify the law and eliminate inconsistencies. This is a goal not only of our party, but also of the PRR.
-BIPARTISANSHIP: as previously mentioned, we will work with ACOP and the PRR to provide common-sense, libertarian solutions to the challenges that our region faces.
-STRENGTH: our support of continuing the War on Statism is unwavering. However, in some areas we recognise the need to improve or reform some military policies. Mobilisation needs improvement, as does the speed of covert operations. We will work with the Conservative Government and the War Department to continue to fight the forces of statism abroad, as well as working to improve the army's effectiveness. We will oppose any attempts by anyone to end or scale back the war effort.
I have long, both in the Presidency and out of it, complained that the Board lacks transparency. And I am going to act on that immediately - all votes, except those concerning national security, will hereby be held in public on the regional message board. If you wish to call a vote or an election for Chairperson, send a telegram to the rest of the Board notifying them and then actually do it on the RMB. If any of you can think of a better place that's just as accessible to the citizenry, let me know. There will be complete transparency, meaning that I will keep a public log of all votes, with exceptions being made concerning sensitive foreign affairs matters.
I've got an idea for a weekly "Chairman's Question Time" that I might do if there's enough interest. We'll be proceeding with some kind of deregulation bill or constitutional measure to streamline the laws and legal system. Humph, perhaps you could help me with that.
Godspeed, and happy boarding!
Chairman Pev
yup
Anyone online?
naw
*looks at work schedule* Shoot me.
Ha
Alright, good to hear! I'm pleased to see that our legislative body is kicking things into high gear - as soon as I prepare my address, the executive branch shall as well.
3 hours ago: The Holy Kingdom of Britarvia of the region Republic of Conservadom cancelled the closure of its embassy in Libertatem.
11 hours ago: The Revolutionary Council of Zapatismo Chiapas of the region Republic of Conservadom ordered the closure of its embassy in Libertatem.
15 hours ago: The Holy Kingdom of Britarvia of the region Republic of Conservadom cancelled the closure of its embassy in Libertatem.
16 hours ago: The Revolutionary Council of Zapatismo Chiapas of the region Republic of Conservadom ordered the closure of its embassy in Libertatem.
I have never seen a raider so determined to invade a region with an active founder, and trust me, I've seen a lot of poor strategists.
15 hours ago: Muh roads ceased to exist.
I know people have already said this, but RIP. You were one of our best, Muh.
Literally nobody else but you and I have said RIP, so you're in the clear.
Also, how are the department factbooks coming along?
Created mine, planning to add more stuff to it at some point. I should probably work on my address to my fellow government officials first, though.
I can toss you the code for mine if you want it, I think it's very nice-looking and organized. Also not as generic-looking as what these offices tend to look like.
I like generic - I want my office to be classic, practical, but most importantly, approachable.
Well at least use [center] tags!
But then it wouldn't all be neatly aligned along the left margin!
To the Leftist Union: you have an have an unfortunate habit of raiding regions with active founders. That really doesn't work very well.
Working on it. I've been traveling and haven't had a chance to login other than to just check the RMB. I'll try to have it up tomorrow.
You can send your links to Pev, Mien, or me to have them put up on the WFE.
There is currently a referendum in TFI on whether or not to absorb into Libertatem.
Slow day.... really slow day.
It's 11 at night.
All day it has been quiet.
Come on guys, it's the next day. Somebody say something.
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Salted belly excrement. There, I said something.
Your mom, I said something.
Something.
Nice day today.
I started watching Parks and Recreation just yesterday. And boy, had I been missing out.
We don't get it on Netflix here, unfortunately. Would like to watch it though.
I tried watching it but when they went to the "DMV" in one of the first episodes, it broke the suspension of disbelief for me. We have a BMV in Indiana, dammit!
Fun fact: the only post-Gilded Age Republican Presidents that ever tried to limit government were Harding, Coolidge and Reagan. Everyone after and in between was a statist.
That show is awesome...I cant believe its cancelled now though...but still there are enough episodes lol
I was sad when the Office was cancelled
I hear the first season sucks. I wandered downstairs while my brother was on the mid-to-late second season and watched a few episodes.
The latter two are my favorite Presidents, though I don't know very much about the former.
Huh. Maybe I'll give it another chance.
Any other Hoosiers here? Thoughts on the proposal in the General Assembly to change the law to let Pence run for President and Governor next year? I'm not sure how I feel about Pence. On one hand, he's a hell of a lot better than Gregg would've been. On the other, he seems to be trying to court the Christian conservative right more than appeal to the libertarian vote. It's too bad the Libertarian Party isn't more prominent here.
I've had the impression that Pence was always a pretty rabid social conservative. I have the same beef with Rand Paul. The man puts himself out as a libertarian, but he certainly doesn't pass up a chance to take pot-shots against "teh gayz."
Who are you and what county do you live in? Because you seem to good to be true. ALmost like you were sculpted to seduce me.
Me and Hump are Hoosiers who share the same sentiments
To answer your question, I was a County Coordinator on Pence's '12 campaign and I've met him on multiple occasions. I enthusiastically support the GA proposal and want nothing else than for Pence to run for President and Governor. If he loses President, he'll definitely win Governor. If he wins both, Ellspermann would be a great Gov.
If he lost both, hell would have frozen over.
Pence is a bit of social conservative, but he makes up for it in fiscal conservatism, diplomatic intelligence, and general greatness.
Basically, he started off the Roaring 20s by cutting spending, regulation and taxes, but raised tariffs. He largely rejected foreign interventionism. He spoke up for black civil rights. He also ran one of the most corrupt administrations in history, giving his friends positions in government and turning a blind eye to ill deeds, which led to the disastrous Tea Pot Dome scandal. But overall he was pretty good, certainly miles ahead of Wilson, Roosevelt and the other social engineers of the era.
It's a shame, really, that so many decent Republicans are soiled by bigotry to appeal to voters. Rand Paul isn't too bad on that front, though, and has indicated that he does not want state involvement in marriage.
Haha! My name isn't Mrs. Robinson, I promise.
I don't feel super comfortable giving my real name to people on the internet, as I'm sure you understand, but I grew up in Vigo County and am now living in Tippecanoe, which is why I went with "The Wabash" for my nation's name.
I definitely don't see Pence losing both elections, but I don't think he has much wide appeal outside of Indiana. People always mention Jeb Bush, Paul, Rubio, et cetera when they're talking about possible candidates for '16, but I never hear Pence from national figures. I definitely see him continuing as Governor. Maybe by the time his term is up, there'll be another university in the state looking for a new President!
Daniels has so much more life in him, it's a shame he went to Purdue to die.
I'm no Hoosier, but Mike Pence seems to be a bit of a mixed bag. He expanded Medicaid, trashed the state's education system by bringing in standards identical to Common Core, and is a big fan of government preschool. Cato did give him an A on fiscal policy, though, which he deserves credit for.
Is there no love for Mitch Daniels anymore?
There would be more had he not been tenured at Purdue. He says that he will never run for political office again. Not even dogcatcher.
There's always room for one more. You can stay on my couch.
Fun fact: In my part of the Midwest (and practically nowhere else, I've observed), the term "Hoosier" is not used to describe someone from Indiana. Instead, it carries a negative connotation for some inexplicable reason, similar to derogatory terms such as "white trash." I don't know whether it's a jab at Indiana, an unfortunate coincidence, or something entirely different, but...the more you know.
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