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Itty, bitty Info Center update.

Malcholm

So election season has begun for the Pink Moon. Noyan and Malcholm will be up for reelection. Since the other three members were all just elected last month in that three-way tie, I think it's probably fair to do it that way. Malcholm wasn't technically supposed to be up for reelection until May. Are there any objections anyone? I should have everyone's future election date up really soon in this dispatch:

Oakplumington wrote:http://www.nationstates.net/nation=oakplumington/detail=factbook/id=497274

Malcholm

Fully updated. If there are mistakes or if you would like to join a political party please let me know.

Malcholm

So what happened to Nordrlond?

Rrepaimziaraseh wrote:So what happened to Nordrlond?

2 of his accounts got deleted for saying a curse word.

He got got. Daaaamn.

Forestavia, Malcholm

*opens the door to the Bar on the Corner with a big grin on his face*

Dear mythical Ladies and Gentlemen, *bows*, I'd be honored to welcome you as guests in our facilities! This is a bar in your region! So you can access it conveniently from here (via embassy). No need to move! Isn't that awesome! The first guest of every region gets a drink for free!

*holds the door open with one hand while it so happened that he is holding a bottle of your favorite drink in the other hand*

Take a seat and enjoy a drink,  or have fun with the darts and the gambling machines. We also serve some delicious food!

Btw, let me know if you know how to mix drinks. Trust me, people here are very generous with tips! And the girls always fall in love with the guy handling the cocktail shaker ; )

*you immediately know that you would sell you soul for a starvation wage but you feel tempted. Do you? It's a luxury to have the possibility to be a bartender via embassy! Just look at this wall of bottles behind the counter.  amazing*

Forestavia, Malcholm, Order Of Hospitallers

Why does Order of Hospitallers suppress so many things?

Au912 Mystical Council Consulate

Rrepaimziaraseh wrote:Why does Order of Hospitallers suppress so many things?

It was a joke between him and bacon.

Malcholm, Au912 Mystical Council Consulate

RP:

News Cast

Welcome to Your News Forestavia. These are your headlines.

The Oakplumington Colony's 25 delegates are being targeted by three candidates as Forestavia's High Council elections continue. The delegates will be assigned to candidates in a proportional manner dictated by the popular vote. Katie Stevens and Ross Paul have a slight lead over High Council Leader Smith in both delegates and in the popular vote.

The High Council has rejected legislation passed by the Senate that would ban any sitting member from running a campaign while serving as High Councillor. Haley Smith's chronic absence from council meetings prompted the discussion over the past few weeks. Due to conflict of interest issues, the voters will make the final decision on the issue one year from now in the 5035 elections.

The Senate has passed a bill with support from five political parties to formally recognize the Dominion of Ecuadorian Love as a government in exile. The nation was forced out of its home region, The Union, nearly two years ago. The bill also authorizes nearly five million baps worth of funding for humanitarian aid and construction of an embassy in the Forestavian capitol of Prosperity. The bill has the support of the High Council.

Cocaine has been declared illegal in nearly every district in Forestavia. Opium is heavily taxed in nearly 60% of the nation and is only available with a doctor's signature in 40%. The issue came up in Oakplumington on the campaign trail. Katie Stevens has stated that there is a direct correlation between prohibition and an increase in Forestavia's black market "which has in turn increased organized crime throughout our nation. I have been criticized for saying this so let me say it again. The prohibition-drug issue is not a criminal issue but a health issue. This is a medical issue that requires better education and more awareness...But the major point is that the government does not have any authority over your body...."

Socialists and the vast majority of Liberals continue to fight for separation of religion and government. The latest attempt was legislation in the form of reducing state funding for religious institutions and forbidding bailouts of failing temples. The legislation was defeated by Nationalists, Theocrats, and 65 Independents. An affirmative action law to protect atheists and agnostics in the workplace also failed to pass the Senate once again. That proposal was largely supported by the Independent and Socialist parties with Liberals being divided on the issue.

Good news for the socialite: A new interregional bar has recently been created to serve the nations and regions of the world. The Mystical Council's embassy was completed just under three days ago......

[fades out to commercial break]

Malcholm, Order Of Hospitallers

Forestavia wrote:RP:

News Cast

Welcome to Your News Forestavia. These are your headlines.

The Oakplumington Colony's 25 delegates are being targeted by three candidates as Forestavia's High Council elections continue. The delegates will be assigned to candidates in a proportional manner dictated by the popular vote. Katie Stevens and Ross Paul have a slight lead over High Council Leader Smith in both delegates and in the popular vote.

The High Council has rejected legislation passed by the Senate that would ban any sitting member from running a campaign while serving as High Councillor. Haley Smith's chronic absence from council meetings prompted the discussion over the past few weeks. Due to conflict of interest issues, the voters will make the final decision on the issue one year from now in the 5035 elections.

The Senate has passed a bill with support from five political parties to formally recognize the Dominion of Ecuadorian Love as a government in exile. The nation was forced out of its home region, The Union, nearly two years ago. The bill also authorizes nearly five million baps worth of funding for humanitarian aid and construction of an embassy in the Forestavian capitol of Prosperity. The bill has the support of the High Council.

Cocaine has been declared illegal in nearly every district in Forestavia. Opium is heavily taxed in nearly 60% of the nation and is only available with a doctor's signature in 40%. The issue came up in Oakplumington on the campaign trail. Katie Stevens has stated that there is a direct correlation between prohibition and an increase in Forestavia's black market "which has in turn increased organized crime throughout our nation. I have been criticized for saying this so let me say it again. The prohibition-drug issue is not a criminal issue but a health issue. This is a medical issue that requires better education and more awareness...But the major point is that the government does not have any authority over your body...."

Socialists and the vast majority of Liberals continue to fight for separation of religion and government. The latest attempt was legislation in the form of reducing state funding for religious institutions and forbidding bailouts of failing temples. The legislation was defeated by Nationalists, Theocrats, and 65 Independents. An affirmative action law to protect atheists and agnostics in the workplace also failed to pass the Senate once again. That proposal was largely supported by the Independent and Socialist parties with Liberals being divided on the issue.

Good news for the socialite: A new interregional bar has recently been created to serve the nations and regions of the world. The Mystical Council's embassy was completed just under three days ago......

[fades out to commercial break]

WE ARE OFFENDED OF THAT COMMERCIAL WHICH SHOWED NUDE WOMEN ON TV!

DEUS VULT!

*rides to your nation with 700,000 Religious Right Wing Crusaders Riding Horses*

Forestavia, Rondaland, The Pyroskian Armada

Order Of Hospitallers wrote:WE ARE OFFENDED OF THAT COMMERCIAL WHICH SHOWED NUDE WOMEN ON TV!

DEUS VULT!

*rides to your nation with 700,000 Religious Right Wing Crusaders Riding Horses*

It was an ad for an adult movie. It is one of the most popular this season.

Call now for your chance to win free tickets!

The Pyroskian Armada

New Bacon Government wrote: Elections for the New Bacon Regional Congress are coming up and also the New Baconian Presidency. Will Taharqa get re-elected as president stay tuned folks from the New Bacon Government Channel

Also there were like over 40 nations here and then all of a sudden it shrank to 22ish nations? Hmm...

Bacon Omega Force wrote:Also there were like over 40 nations here and then all of a sudden it shrank to 22ish nations? Hmm...

We are like the ocean tide, in synchrony with the moon.

The Pyroskian Armada

Check your telegrams. The Constitutional Convention has begun! We have until June, let's do this.

Malcholm

Serving in the role of Acting Delegate, I have approved the construction of embassies with The Illuminati Council.

I have updated the Info Center dispatch again.

When my work is complete with ORCA I will bring my WA back here and endorse some people.

New Bacon

Map has been updated and [nation=short]Arnett Hieghts[/nation] you are on there as Madagascar as requested.

Malcholm

New Bacon wrote:Map has been updated and [nation=short]Arnett Hieghts[/nation] you are on there as Madagascar as requested.

Once me and plugo are done raiding we will most likely bring our WA'S back.

Forestavia, Rondaland

Order Of Hospitallers wrote:Once me and plugo are done raiding we will most likely bring our WA'S back.

I think u quoted the wrong person :P

Whoever this lord person is it seems they got deleted by the mods XD

10 hours ago: Lord snoke departed this region for The first order of snoke.

10 hours ago: Lord alois trancy ceased to exist.

14 hours ago: Lord snoke arrived from The first order of snoke.

14 hours ago: Lord alois trancy arrived from The North Pacific.

15 hours ago: Left wing russia ceased to exist.

@ Everloyal

I didn't put you on the ballot because your seat on the council is safe for another month. Your reelection is coming up in May.

Malcholm

Post self-deleted by Rrepaimziaraseh.

Vote for me and I will promise that no one will be suppressed without good reason.

Malcholm

Vote for me and I will promise that no one will be suppressed without good reason.

Elections!

Guess it's time to dust off my old stances dispatch: http://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=572306

Order Of Hospitallers

Tumetu-Iin Noyan wrote:Whoever this lord person is it seems they got deleted by the mods

I wonder if it's that "LORD VALKORION" again. Every once in a while we will have a puppet or two hover around here for a few hours and then suddenly die off. Especially around election time. We've seen this before.

Forestavia wrote:I wonder if it's that "LORD VALKORION" again. Every once in a while we will have a puppet or two hover around here for a few hours and then suddenly die off. Especially around election time. We've seen this before.

LOL REALLY?!

Post by Order Of Hospitallers suppressed by New Bacon.

Order Of Hospitallers

Forestavia wrote:I wonder if it's that "LORD VALKORION" again. Every once in a while we will have a puppet or two hover around here for a few hours and then suddenly die off. Especially around election time. We've seen this before.

THATS AWESOME

Forestavia wrote:I wonder if it's that "LORD VALKORION" again. Every once in a while we will have a puppet or two hover around here for a few hours and then suddenly die off. Especially around election time. We've seen this before.

I declare that for the elections we engage in a "The Lost Soul Of Lord" Roleplay.

Forestavia, New Bacon, Malcholm

Yep, you see some interesting things here sometimes.

New Bacon

Rrepaimziaraseh wrote:Vote for me and I will promise that no one will be suppressed without good reason.

Unless it's a joke heheheeehehehehe.

Bunicken wrote:*sighs*

I have not forgotten. How does Wednesday sound?

Bunicken wrote:*sighs*

Oh, snap! Bunicken is on lockdown?

New Bacon wrote:Unless it's a joke heheheeehehehehe.

If the other person is in on the joke, why not. If not, then I will do my best to ensure that Hospitallers or whomever does not just go around and suppress people needlessly.

[B]Vote for Rrepaimziaraseh to support freedom of speech.[/B] I also make great muffins and cookies.

New Bacon, Au912 Mystical Council Consulate

Post by New Bacon suppressed by Order Of Hospitallers.

New Bacon

[nation=Order of hospitallers] The suppress joke is between me and you.

Au912 Mystical Council Consulate

Yes i know but everytime he says not to supress something im oblidged to supress it.

Oak what do you think of this? https://imgur.com/a/mlSRF

New Bacon

Order Of Hospitallers wrote:Yes i know but everytime he says not to supress something im oblidged to supress it.

Oak what do you think of this? https://imgur.com/a/mlSRF

Looks cool

His whole campaign is that he wont suppress people :p

New Bacon

Order Of Hospitallers wrote:His whole campaign is that he wont suppress people :p

And be super fly. Which is very difficult to master.

Order Of Hospitallers wrote:Oak what do you think of this? https://imgur.com/a/mlSRF

I saw that few hours ago. So silly, if you don't want to be part of a group, just be frank and public about it. No need for that conspiracy and hidden crap.

Malcholm

Order Of Hospitallers wrote:Yes i know but everytime he says not to supress something im oblidged to supress it.

Oak what do you think of this? https://imgur.com/a/mlSRF

About the post suppression? I think that as a current member of Sentagon and as a candidate running for office, Chef could probably use bullet 6 of section 8 of our current working constitution to build an argument around the issue. I think it's good to have a free speech advocate in office.

About The Celtic Union? I'm not sure. We should probably have an Intelligence briefing soon.

New Bacon, Malcholm, Order Of Hospitallers

Post self-deleted by Order Of Hospitallers.

Post by Order Of Hospitallers suppressed by New Bacon.

Order Of Hospitallers

Rrepaimziaraseh wrote:And be super fly. Which is very difficult to master.

I saw that few hours ago. So silly, if you don't want to be part of a group, just be frank and public about it. No need for that conspiracy and hidden crap.

I agree about the second one.

Post by Order Of Hospitallers suppressed by New Bacon.

Order Of Hospitallers

Forestavia wrote:About the post suppression? I think that as a current member of Sentagon and as a candidate running for office, Chef could probably use bullet 6 of section 8 of our current working constitution to build an argument around the issue. I think it's good to have a free speech advocate in office.

About The Celtic Union? I'm not sure. We should probably have an Intelligence briefing soon.

Prob, were just waiting for a responce from the mods first

Reading what's been going on... the post suppressing game / thing is starting to get annoying, IMHO.

Malcholm, Order Of Hospitallers

Au912 Mystical Council Consulate wrote:Reading what's been going on... the post suppressing game / thing is starting to get annoying, IMHO.

I'm struggling with it to be honest. There is a battle raging within me. Part of me is for Bacon and Hospitallers engaging in whatever behavior they want as long as they are both willing. However, the dark side is the perceived attack on free speech. And also there are the other nations who had their posts suppressed by Hospitallers and to my knowledge they are not in on the game Bacon and Hospitallers are playing.

This is indeed a great challenge. I am unsure what to do. I want all officers to have the freedom to use their communications authority but I also would like nations to feel free to express themselves freely. But not so freely that site rules are broken. Therefore, all officers with communications authority must have the ability to suppress a "tasteless post". But how do we define tasteless? And see? We are back at square one again.

Also, if two willing nations want to engage in some said behavior (in this case a post suppression game) who are we to stop them, so long as all other regional laws are being obeyed and so long as all site rules are being adhered to? Hmmm... Very tricky territory. It sort of feels like those issues our nations face that have negative consequences no matter what course of action you take.

@ The Whole Region

Anyone want to propose some OOC legislation on this matter? Do we need a free speech law? A law defining the strict parameters of post suppression? A drink at The Bar On The Corner Of Every Region?

Malcholm

For now, the Forestavian government is voting for Chef since he's highlighting an important issue.

As Acting Delegate, I am taking the middle of the road on this debate. I am using the authority of the delegacy to unsuppress everyone else's posts but I will leave Bacon's and Hospitaller's posts alone.

I am taking an opportunity to build relations with Orca Hq. I know we don't really have an official military yet but who knows where this can lead. I have requested embassies with them.

Malcholm

Forestavia wrote:For now, the Forestavian government is voting for Chef since he's highlighting an important issue.

Thank you for placing your trust in me. I will do my best to uphold civil rights in the region if elected into office, and be hip while doing it.

Malcholm

Forestavia wrote:I'm struggling with it to be honest. There is a battle raging within me. Part of me is for Bacon and Hospitallers engaging in whatever behavior they want as long as they are both willing. However, the dark side is the perceived attack on free speech. And also there are the other nations who had their posts suppressed by Hospitallers and to my knowledge they are not in on the game Bacon and Hospitallers are playing.

This is indeed a great challenge. I am unsure what to do. I want all officers to have the freedom to use their communications authority but I also would like nations to feel free to express themselves freely. But not so freely that site rules are broken. Therefore, all officers with communications authority must have the ability to suppress a "tasteless post". But how do we define tasteless? And see? We are back at square one again.

Also, if two willing nations want to engage in some said behavior (in this case a post suppression game) who are we to stop them, so long as all other regional laws are being obeyed and so long as all site rules are being adhered to? Hmmm... Very tricky territory. It sort of feels like those issues our nations face that have negative consequences no matter what course of action you take.

@ The Whole Region

Anyone want to propose some OOC legislation on this matter? Do we need a free speech law? A law defining the strict parameters of post suppression? A drink at The Bar On The Corner Of Every Region?

Only Me and Hospitallers are at the suppressing posts thing/game I have not suppressed anyone else's but Hospitaller's.

Au912 Mystical Council Consulate wrote:Reading what's been going on... the post suppressing game / thing is starting to get annoying, IMHO.

What I said above; but Hospitallers can't possibly get out of control with it. I have been only suppressing his posts. On the other hand he has suppressed others posts. Hospitallers is allowed to suppress my posts until I get weary of it. If it is annoying you I will stop.

*Mountain collapses in the distance*

AHHHHHHH! LOOK OUT! AVALANCHE! RUN!!!! RUN!!!! JUST RUUUUN!!!! DON'T LOOK BACK OR YOU'LL TURN INTO A PILLAR OF SNOW!!! AVALAAAAANNNNCHE!!!!

Our leader is almost dead due to all the salt from this region being dumped on us

Malcholm

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/10-ways-greatly-improve-your-attitude.html

I added this link to the "Relaxation" dispatch located at the info center. I think it's important to review life goals, bad habits, good habits, spiritual development, and my attitude every now and then. There are many things in our lives that require maintenance and sometimes we forget to pay attention to the most important thing in our lives: ourselves. I might be sharing more things like this in the future. I hope that some will find it helpful.

Malcholm

Oakplumington wrote:http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/10-ways-greatly-improve-your-attitude.html

I added this link to the "Relaxation" dispatch located at the info center. I think it's important to review life goals, bad habits, good habits, spiritual development, and my attitude every now and then. There are many things in our lives that require maintenance and sometimes we forget to pay attention to the most important thing in our lives: ourselves. I might be sharing more things like this in the future. I hope that some will find it helpful.

*man in the back of the room* ''PREACH!''

Oakplumington wrote:http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/10-ways-greatly-improve-your-attitude.html

I added this link to the "Relaxation" dispatch located at the info center. I think it's important to review life goals, bad habits, good habits, spiritual development, and my attitude every now and then. There are many things in our lives that require maintenance and sometimes we forget to pay attention to the most important thing in our lives: ourselves. I might be sharing more things like this in the future. I hope that some will find it helpful.

nice info center btw.

Malcholm

Tuesday, April 25, 2016 (5035FE); Berlin, Old Germany; 4:38PM

Malcholm's Ambassador to the Lunar Council, Jade Kimberley, keeps a brisk pace as she approaches a worn podium on the steps of City Hall. A quick glance over the teeming masses gives way to her brazen, and she takes a confident step onto the deep brown tarnish that lined the grain of the wood. She adjusts her microphone, and gives the crowd a sincere smile before starting the first rally of her renewed campaign.

"Citizens of the Vereint Reich, I thank you for allowing me the honor of speaking before you today." The opening statement garnered a fevered applause, and she continued, "As you know, my seat was put up for election a moon early. It's no problem, of course, because it means that I get to spend time out of office to interact with the denziens of our known world, and I thank you all for what's been a highly successful ten terms in office. Our nation sits on top of a precarious peak that could topple at any moment and implode with even the lightest breeze. Of course, I'm referencing the Lunar Council. In these past few months, we've seen fits of liveliness from members of the council; honestly, it's inspiring, but I digress. I'm here today to lay to rest the qualms of our region. We see candidates like Chef and think, "Oh, how novel! They're defending free speech!", and I tell you that that's the fight we've been fighting this whole time. It's no more different now than it was ten moons ago. Maybe it's just me, but I'd like to see it on paper! Yes, I do mean that juicy bit of legislation we have yet to see. I'm sure it'll come around some day."

"I'm certain you're all aware of the ongoing situation within our Lunar Supreme Court. It's been months since the last trial, so what's the hold up? Where's the Justice we deserve? Aren't we going to convict the fleeters of their crimes? It's not as though we have more pressing matters, do we?" She trails, letting the rhetorical question sink. "It's unfortunate, but true. There's something of much greater consequence if not properly resolved. Recently, Forestavia released a revision of our region's Constitution that they'd like to have replace the current version. While I'm all for this, I have one issue: the Supreme Court. We have a court, but so what? What can they do if there's no code or laws to follow in regards to the severity of crimes and criminal justice? We can't have our Lunar Council go on without regulation in that regard, it's asinine. We could easily summon our "wisdom" and sentence whatever we please! And besides that, there's no standard for Court proceedings! I couldn't count on my fingers the number if times the Supreme Court has slipped from it's barely established code of conduct. I swear, the day my campaigning can end is the day Oakplumington sees a finalized draft of the Lunar Council Code of Conuct."

***

Jade rambled on, elaborating on her plans for the Lunar Code of Conduct. As she concluded her speech, she swiftly left to board a flight bound for Forestavia.

Forestavia, New Bacon

Prosperity International Airport, Forestavia

The Jade Kimberley was met by High Councillors Troublesolver and Sharp as well as Independent Candidate for High Council Ross Paul, oddly enough. Security was present. At first, Paul's request was denied "due to security concerns" however Sharp signed off on it. This has furthered speculation that she may be preparing to endorse Paul. On his way to meet the ambassador he met with voters. And spoke for about five minutes. "Forestavia needs to be more involved in the wider region. Not only in judicial matters but especially in Sentagon. If elected, I will push the High Council to hold regular elections for within Sentagon for President. I have a plan that would make April 1st, August 1st, and December 1st mandatory days for Sentagon to determine whether or not to hold a Presidential election. This is how it works: Every member of Sentagon will have a chance to vote "Yes, let's hold an election for President" or "No, an election is not needed at this time". If they vote yes, then Sentagon will have to hold a Presidential election."

The ambassador saw a bullet proof limo waiting nearby. Charles Troublesolver spoke first. "Blessings and welcome to Forestavia, Ambassador Jade Kimberley. Would you like to take a scenic drive to High Council Hall?"

"Ha! High Council Hall? The real action is in the Senate!", Paul gave her a wink. "You don't need to worry about security. In this country, foreigners are more welcome than our own politicians."

New Bacon, Malcholm

Bunicken wrote:nice info center btw.

Thanks! :)

New Bacon

I agree that the people need to decide elections in the sentagon president seat.

Malcholm, Order Of Hospitallers

Oakplumington wrote:http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/10-ways-greatly-improve-your-attitude.html

I added this link to the "Relaxation" dispatch located at the info center. I think it's important to review life goals, bad habits, good habits, spiritual development, and my attitude every now and then. There are many things in our lives that require maintenance and sometimes we forget to pay attention to the most important thing in our lives: ourselves. I might be sharing more things like this in the future. I hope that some will find it helpful.

I hate these internet lists. They're usually made by some hipster looking recent college grad, damn Children who has no real insight in life, who just wrote some list of vague points with no real original content that's main purpose is only to be a clickbait article.

Rrepaimziaraseh wrote:I hate these internet lists. They're usually made by some hipster looking recent college grad, damn Children who has no real insight in life, who just wrote some list of vague points with no real original content that's main purpose is only to be a clickbait article.

True point. Not a lot of content there. I hope there is just enough to get us thinking about specifics in our own lives.

Noyan has been reelected. Now we have to break the tie between Malcholm and Chef.

Ok, I'm signing off early for the night.

Order Of Hospitallers

[B]Vote for Chef[/B], for a better representation of your rights and freedoms.

Post self-deleted by Order Of Hospitallers.

When your economy falls from Freighting to powerhouse in one decision...

New Bacon, Malcholm

I have some interesting telegrams about 262 days - 900 days ago, a lot of them involving United Territories of north america and forestavia and malcholm being in them lol, i will post them all soon if anyone is interested

Malcholm

Alistia wrote:I have some interesting telegrams about 262 days - 900 days ago, a lot of them involving United Territories of north america and forestavia and malcholm being in them lol, i will post them all soon if anyone is interested

Why the New Celtic Order?

Only one vote short on the poll, damn. [B]Vote for Chef[/B] to as your new rights and freedoms advocate.

Rondaland

Darn, I missed the poll. There is still a tie so I'm breaking it. I'm going to rock the boat and vote for Chef! It is time to shake things up.

I've been a little inactive due to some factors in my life. I'm going to bring my WA back tonight and endorse every WA nation in the region. We need an active Delegate. I'm going into an inactive phase. Since it has been traditionally my role to run elections I'm going to appoint a Judge of Elections. Since Malcholm is no longer on the Lunar Council, I will grant him the position if he is open to it. I'll send him a copy of the Regional Government dispatch. Malcholm and I will both work together to keep an eye on the calendar to make sure we are on top of things with the full moon elections.

Congratulations to our new Lunar Council member, Chef and to our new Lunar Council President, AU912!

Malcholm

Thank you for voting for Chef. I will promise to represent all people of the region, and protect the values that make this damn mystical place, so great.

Forestavia, Malcholm

As the new President of the Lunar Council, I would like to express that it is truly an honor to follow in the footsteps of Malcholm. I thank those who have supported me in the past and pray that my term in office will be a positive one for the region.

As my first official act as president, I wish to welcome our new member and colleague, Rrepaimziaraseh. I would also like to congratulate Tumetu-Iin Noyan on re-election and Rrepaimziaraseh and Malcholm on their new positions.

Forestavia, New Bacon, Malcholm

anyone who has a WA that they can support a raid with please telegram me your help will be appreciated.

Alistia wrote:I have some interesting telegrams about 262 days - 900 days ago, a lot of them involving United Territories of north america and forestavia and malcholm being in them lol, i will post them all soon if anyone is interested

Yes!

Forestavia wrote:Darn, I missed the poll. There is still a tie so I'm breaking it. I'm going to rock the boat and vote for Chef! It is time to shake things up.

*chokes, dies, probably*

Forestavia wrote:I've been a little inactive due to some factors in my life. I'm going to bring my WA back tonight and endorse every WA nation in the region. We need an active Delegate. I'm going into an inactive phase. Since it has been traditionally my role to run elections I'm going to appoint a Judge of Elections. Since Malcholm is no longer on the Lunar Council, I will grant him the position if he is open to it. I'll send him a copy of the Regional Government dispatch. Malcholm and I will both work together to keep an eye on the calendar to make sure we are on top of things with the full moon elections.

Congratulations to our new Lunar Council member, Chef and to our new Lunar Council President, AU912!

Ah, I suppose. I'll be sure to keep everything up to date.

[B]Roleplay of New Bacon[/B]

New Bacon Presidential Elections is today! We have Antonio Taharqa re- running and we have Charlen Brown Running. These are the final Candidates that have won past elections.

Unofficial Results Current:

Charlen: 28%

Antonio: 23%

Ah~wow! I'm honored to serve The Mystical Council as it's 542nd Delegate. Let's make this one memorable!

Forestavia

On another note, the amendment to the ANTICOM Alliance Act has technically passed! It's been unanimously approved by the Delegate and 60% of the Lunar Council. Since we're still in the middle of our constitutional Convention, I think it's time we voiced our opinions on the Forestavian Angle. I've already made known that we need stronger regulation on Lunar Council Conduct in regard to the Supreme Court and trials, but what do you all think?

[spoiler=Jade's Arrival in Forestavia]

Forestavia wrote:Prosperity International Airport, Forestavia

The Jade Kimberley was met by High Councillors Troublesolver and Sharp as well as Independent Candidate for High Council Ross Paul, oddly enough. Security was present. At first, Paul's request was denied "due to security concerns" however Sharp signed off on it. This has furthered speculation that she may be preparing to endorse Paul. On his way to meet the ambassador he met with voters. And spoke for about five minutes. "Forestavia needs to be more involved in the wider region. Not only in judicial matters but especially in Sentagon. If elected, I will push the High Council to hold regular elections for within Sentagon for President. I have a plan that would make April 1st, August 1st, and December 1st mandatory days for Sentagon to determine whether or not to hold a Presidential election. This is how it works: Every member of Sentagon will have a chance to vote "Yes, let's hold an election for President" or "No, an election is not needed at this time". If they vote yes, then Sentagon will have to hold a Presidential election."

The ambassador saw a bullet proof limo waiting nearby. Charles Troublesolver spoke first. "Blessings and welcome to Forestavia, Ambassador Jade Kimberley. Would you like to take a scenic drive to High Council Hall?"

"Ha! High Council Hall? The real action is in the Senate!", Paul gave her a wink. "You don't need to worry about security. In this country, foreigners are more welcome than our own politicians."

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Jade smiled, stifling a laugh. "My, I hadn't realized I'd be meeting with such reputable men and women so soon."

She gave a brief bow, stood, and outstretched her right hand.

"Councillors Troublesolver, Sharp, Senator Paul, it's an honor to finally make your acquaintance. I'd love to take up both of your offers, but I ask that we head straight to the Senate floor. If you don't mind, I'd like to speak before the Senate and House before my rally at Prosperity City Hall."

Malcholm wrote:On another note, the amendment to the ANTICOM Alliance Act has technically passed! It's been unanimously approved by the Delegate and 60% of the Lunar Council. Since we're still in the middle of our constitutional Convention, I think it's time we voiced our opinions on the Forestavian Angle. I've already made known that we need stronger regulation on Lunar Council Conduct in regard to the Supreme Court and trials, but what do you all think?

I agree. I think if three members of the Lunar Council to get behind a sentence, judgment, or ruling then that ruling should hold. It's simple and doesn't require a lengthy trial.

Malcholm

Malcholm wrote:[spoiler=Jade's Arrival in Forestavia][/spoiler]

Jade smiled, stifling a laugh. "My, I hadn't realized I'd be meeting with such reputable men and women so soon."

She gave a brief bow, stood, and outstretched her right hand.

"Councillors Troublesolver, Sharp, Senator Paul, it's an honor to finally make your acquaintance. I'd love to take up both of your offers, but I ask that we head straight to the Senate floor. If you don't mind, I'd like to speak before the Senate and House before my rally at Prosperity City Hall."

Sharp and Troublesolver looked at each other, confused. The Senator rubbed his hands together with glee.

Amendment #1: Passage of this amendment hereby strikes out West Castlemaine as the permanent regional Liaison to ANTICOM. Patvarus Ambassador III shall be granted the new permanent position as ANTICOM Liaison from this point forward.

Yes (a vote to pass the amendment): Forestavia, New Bacon, Rrepaimziaraseh, Malcholm, AU912 Mystical Council Consulate, Everloyal, and Order of Hospitallers.

No (a vote against passing the amendment):

Abstain:

Malcholm

The ANTICOM Alliance Act has been amended.

New Bacon, Malcholm

"18. In matters of justice, both IC and OOC, the Lunar Council shall collectively serve as a supreme court. First each nation should gather all necessary evidence from all parties involved. Next, judgment should be issued as far as guilt, innocence, constitutionality, and adherence to regional law is concerned. If a sentence is either required or fitting to the situation, then the Lunar Council, in all their wisdom, should strive for a fair and just sentence." - Version 2

Should we change it to something like this?:

"18. In matters of justice, both IC and OOC, the Lunar Council shall collectively serve as the regional supreme court. Judgment may be issued as far as guilt, innocence, constitutionality, and adherence to regional law is concerned if and only if there is agreement among three members of the Lunar Council."

RP:

Forestavia wrote:Sharp and Troublesolver looked at each other, confused. The Senator rubbed his hands together with glee.

It wasn't long before the limo was on its way to the Senate. Troublesolver asked, "So what interests you about our Senate, Jade? This is quite an unusual request."

Malcolm your delagacy was becuse of me! :)

Forestavia, Malcholm

OOC -

I've been thinking about our regional defense. We need a law stating what the duties of the Director of Defense and Intelligence are. It is a position that requires input from both Presidents and the Delegate. Since the Presidents do not have the power to appoint regional officers I think I'm going to arrange a balance of power like this.

Very Rough Draft of a Defense Proposal:

"The Director of Defense and Intelligence will be a permanent cabinet position in our region's government and will always have access to communications authority.

The Delegate will have the power to dismiss and appoint a new Director of Defense at any time.

However, the Director of Defense/Intel will answer to both Presidents. Both Presidents are to have full access to any and all information held by this department.

If both Presidents feel that it is in the best interests of the region to replace the Director of Defense & Intelligence, then they may request that the Delegate appoint a new Director.

It is the duty of both Presidents, the Delegate, and the Director of Defense to protect the region from foreign threats and to work together to achieve this.

Pertinent information may be shared with the leaders various alliances including ANTICOM, NSCNR, and ORCA.

Due to the high level of security risk and ongoing espionage by The Red Fleet, the ANTICOM Liaison is hereby exempt from sharing information with the Director of Defense and Intelligence if they feel it best. However, like the Director, the Liaison is likewise answerable to both Presidents.

The NSCNR Representative should share pertinent information of a secure nature with the Director.

This law also establishes a voluntary military force called 'The Regional Military of The Mystical Council'. Any nation may sign up.

This law also formally establishes an alliance between The Mystical Council and ORCA HQ.

If it is discovered that one of the Presidents betrayed the region to its enemies, then the constitutional procedure for impeachment should be put into effect immediately."

This needs to be organized better.

Malcholm

This poll is very confusing...

New Bacon

Order Of Hospitallers wrote:This poll is very confusing...

New Bacon is likely initiating another power shift. Sentagon doesn't have scheduled elections, and the President of Sentagon is free to hold them at request. If the president himself is initiating the election, I assume he's attempting to stir the pot a little. Any member of Sentagon is free to run for the position of presidnet; so, unless you resign your seat in the Lunar Council, you wouldn't be able to run. If you're feeling the need to endorse, nominate, or berate a candidate, do so! Otherwise, I wouldn't worry about it.

Forestavia

Forestavia wrote:RP:

It wasn't long before the limo was on its way to the Senate. Troublesolver asked, "So what interests you about our Senate, Jade? This is quite an unusual request."

"I understand that it probably is a bit unusual for someone in my position to be requesting time before your Senate, but I assure you my request comes with good reason. I was asked by one our Pyroskian correspondants to make a plea on behalf of his nation." She paused for a moment, and a shadow fell across her gaze. "The Greater Holy Isles is in dire straits. It seems very likely that a majority of the regional government won't outlast the second anniversary of the region, and there are no suitable candidates to fill in for them in the event that they actually do cease to exist." Jade pulled a manilla envelope out from the brown satchel she carried, handing it to Troublesolver. "Take a look through that in your own time. It contains records of the most recent activities from the governments of the now defunct Deafviper to the ancient lands of Not Copenhagen." (OOC: basically transcripts of the TGHI RMB) The satchel snapped shut. "My correspondant fells as though it may be time to seek out a new home in order carry on the legacy of the Holy Isles, so I've been asked to see if I can't garner the support of five different nations here."

"He made a point of mentioning that failure may spell the end of times for the Holy Isles..as such, I can't stress enough the importance of appearing before the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time."

If no one states that they are running then I'm guessing that I'll remain in the seat. If you are holding an office already then you do not need to worry about the poll. I think it's time for an election. Sentagon elections should be regulated in the constitution [nation=short]forestavia[/nation] in my opinion. Stirring the pot makes the game fun [nation=short]malcholm[/nation]. But not trying to cause a war. If you are a member of Sentagon then you are eligible to run for Sentagon president.

--Good Day All.

Malcholm

Order Of Hospitallers wrote:This poll is very confusing...

*the post above*

And this is just a survey poll for the region. Setting up sentagon's president election will be up to Forestavia/Oakplumington as to when he wants to do it.

RP:

News Ticker: Senators have been alerted via email and text message to prepare for an important guest speaker.

Malcholm wrote:"I understand that it probably is a bit unusual for someone in my position to be requesting time before your Senate, but I assure you my request comes with good reason. I was asked by one our Pyroskian correspondants to make a plea on behalf of his nation." She paused for a moment, and a shadow fell across her gaze. "The Greater Holy Isles is in dire straits. It seems very likely that a majority of the regional government won't outlast the second anniversary of the region, and there are no suitable candidates to fill in for them in the event that they actually do cease to exist." Jade pulled a manilla envelope out from the brown satchel she carried, handing it to Troublesolver. "Take a look through that in your own time. It contains records of the most recent activities from the governments of the now defunct Deafviper to the ancient lands of Not Copenhagen." (OOC: basically transcripts of the TGHI RMB) The satchel snapped shut. "My correspondant fells as though it may be time to seek out a new home in order carry on the legacy of the Holy Isles, so I've been asked to see if I can't garner the support of five different nations here."

"He made a point of mentioning that failure may spell the end of times for the Holy Isles..as such, I can't stress enough the importance of appearing before the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time."

Troublesolver sighed. "Yes, so many regions are struggling these days." He glanced briefly through the contents and handed them to Sharp. And what sort of support is the Pyroskian government seeking precisely from these five nations. And if all five nations come from The Mystical Council, would this pave the way for something bigger. Perhaps an agreement between regions?"

Ross Paul spoke up. "Don't be fooled, Jade! This old politician who calls himself a 'Bishop' is only trying to turn your region into a colony - a mere colony to be used for The Mystical Council's purposes and ends! -"

"You're both jumping to conclusions. Let the woman speak! She wouldn't be here if she didn't trust our government. She's looking for help. She didn't say anything about turning TGHI into a colony." Sharp glanced back at the content of the envelope. "I, for one, believe that as long as there is Pyrosky, The Greater Holy Isles will exist. What solutions would you want our Senate to consider?"

The limo pulled up to the Senate building. Guards opened up the doors of the vehicle and building. The Senators were presently interrogating a member of the High Council on international election procedures. "....While the High Council was well within its rights to vote for Chef the first time, the Senate should have chosen the second time due to the regional tie. The High Council has no right to cast Forestavia's vote twice in such an election." It was a classic non-issue argument because everyone knew that the Senate would also have cast Forestavia's vote the same way and the regional election wouldn't have turned out any different. The Senators were very pleased when they saw the ambassador walk in eager for a distraction from debating election proceedings. Some were just arriving after having received the text.

Malcholm

New Bacon wrote:And this is just a survey poll for the region. Setting up sentagon's president election will be up to Forestavia/Oakplumington as to when he wants to do it.

I think I'm going to propose a four-month schedule in the future. Maybe even in the constitution.

If you get a majority of yes's from Sentagon members, then I would set up a poll to figure out who is running for the Presidency. I'll put a current list of Sentagon members up.

Malcholm

New Bacon wrote:If no one states that they are running then I'm guessing that I'll remain in the seat. If you are holding an office already then you do not need to worry about the poll. I think it's time for an election. Sentagon elections should be regulated in the constitution [nation=short]forestavia[/nation] in my opinion. Stirring the pot makes the game fun [nation=short]malcholm[/nation]. But not trying to cause a war. If you are a member of Sentagon then you are eligible to run for Sentagon president.

--Good Day All.

Ok, New Bacon is giving Sentagon an opportunity to elect a new President. You are qualified to run for this office if your name appears at the bottom of the regional government under "Member Nations of Sentagon".

here is the updated list (scroll down to the bottom):

http://www.nationstates.net/nation=oakplumington/detail=factbook/id=497274

Bunicken wrote:Hi.

Hello!

Malcholm

How are things going mystics?

New Bacon, Malcholm, Oakplumington

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