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Mary Chan
Yeahhh... I'm running for CP...
Well, it's not too much of a surprise. I've intended to run before, but didn't have the direction, foresight or time. But I'm running now with direction and foresight. Perhaps I'll never have enough time to do what I really want.. hmm.. //ponders off asking "What is life?"//
Back to the platform. Let's start with the basics:
Who am I?
Irl, I'm a college student. (Yes, with finals coming up. I AM STRESSED AND FREAKING OUT FOR EXAMS. Which is mainly why this platform is late and I'm feeling indifferent about all things eRepublik.)
In game, I'm an old fart. Besides Beta, I've seen V1, V2, and the version now. I haven't been politically involved during my three+ years, rather most of my political activity has been within the past three months. I guess I'm not burnt out quite yet.. ;P
What am I gonna do?
Nothing much. At least until my important exams are over on the 10th, until then I'll be on epic study mode with laptop, books, pens & paper, tea and a box of 40 timbits. But if you do need to get to me, my VP has my Skype, and I'm always on it if I'm available.
But, seriously, my "grand plan" for the country lies in the initiative of the active individuals in my cabinet. I have some social projects and people in mind which will be released in a future article.
I'm still looking for active individuals that want to be involved. If you want to be in a project or have a project in mind that you want to see, send me a PM.
Money: Taxes and MU Funding, Budget
Let's get it straight. You can't do it without Congress. It's their votes (i.e. Taxes) and essentially their policies (i.e. MU Funding), but I expect my (d)MoFinance to help provide relevant docs and to contribute to discussions whenever appropriate.
What I can do as CP is to look into printing money with an org, executed by my Finance department.
The manager of the org will essentially use their own investments to start off the printing press. Whatever profits from playing the monetary market will be set aside as a Merc Fund and, if sufficient enough, extra MU Funding.
Those who will be handling the org must be trusted-- there will be Congress approval and recommendations.
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Foreign Policy
USA:
During this term, I've kept in contact with Israel Stevens, American Secretary of State, about rekindling the Bromance between eCanada and eUSA. Needless to say, we're not Bros, but we're not mortal enemies either. I'm still more than willing to work towards rebuilding CAN-AM relations, it will take time, but I've got enough patience to wait and see. Nothing is hostile between us. I had a good PM with Cerb. He's a cool guy (":
(on an irrelevant note: the eCanadian media can learn a thing or two from the American media)
EDEN:
Without a doubt, Pro-EDEN. I'm not saying EDEN yet, because EDEN still needs to have their summit to admit Canada, and I have not seen the latest treaty that should be reviewed with congress before signing.
Note to Congress: I suggest doing some research/reading/looking in the archives on why Canada left EDEN in the first place in May/June.
Regardless, I plan on approaching the countries' CPs individually to offer my support in their military affairs on behalf of eCanada.
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War/Military
Pretty simple: Support allies' military campaigns, & look into a Training War with eUK to get y'all some True Patriot gold.
If you have anything against this, I'm sure USA and Poland would gladly accommodate us to get a real war.
I'll expect my (d)MoD to update the daily Battle Orders.
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I guess that's it for now. Cabinet article coming soon. (I'm still looking for active people to be involved!! If interested, send me a PM.) Any questions, leave them in the comment section or send a PM.
//goes back to studying.
Comments
~hyuu~
Come back when you're ready to play instead of wasting your party's nomination.
I support MC's long awaited CP run.
I support MC's long awaited CP run. x2
o7
I want to know about your past support of Rolo and the coalition.
Me and my parting have been working for along time to put vote buying to end in eCanada. U have stated your support for rolo and in extension his practise of making a mockery of our elections. Can u please address this issue?
You'll never put vote buying to an end Crock. Vote buying is as old as the game, so don't try and pretend it's a Rolo thing as well. Some new players who have no clue about what went on before might be fooled, but the older crowd isn't.
Also, you're arguments are a form of vote bribery/extortion with statements such as "rolo and in extension his practise of making a mockery of our elections." not to mention the monthly "If you vote for anyone but us the world will end" articles.
darnit! your*
The avatar is kinda creepy
I support MC's long awaited CP run. x3
I really like the monetary market and MU/Merc Fund idea. Other countries are making a fortune off the monetary market, no doubt funding their wars/buying mercenaries.
One of the biggest problems I saw with past leadership was the lack of mercenary use resulting in Poland taking far too long to kick out of Canada. If we are invaded in future, we are going to need mercenaries to support our own troops and ally contribution.
I haven't seen any similar plan from any other candidate and plan to raise it as a question when we are given the opportunity.
Good luck Mary!
@Funky: I don't see a problem with choice.
@Crock: Nothing I can do can make Rolo leave. It's by his choice he's still here.
The way I see it, Rolo buys votes from people who are indifferent to the political spectrum of the country anyway. Other parties are built up with platforms from a core group of people and beliefs. If someone chooses to join a party and embodies the party's beliefs, it's their choice. The same goes if they don't care about politics and decide to sell their vote.
I support MC's long awaited CP run. x4
"Foreign Policy ~ May/June & EDEN:"
Yeah, like whatever was going in the Foreign Affairs department at that time. The Maple Leaf was trimmed from the branches of EDEN's tree in favour of siding with an alliance that was dead and buried a month later.
That training War with a TWO nation sounds like fun. Maybe we'll be among the first to take the new alliance for a test drive.
That was published an hour ago. UK might need to be reevaluated.
Hmm, yeah, the UK might have less lee-way to run TWs with a new HQ to work under. shucks
G'luck with the exams, Mary!
~hyuu~
LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!! \o/
Voted. Good luck Mary! : )
eCanada needs good options, not pauper candidates like an MDP drone.
Yah, instead of an experienced player that knows how to maneuver international issues, and has contacts in other countries that could be vital in the coming weeks we should elect a new player with absolutely no experience, no international exposure, and will take 10-15 days before he even starts to get a handle on how things work because that's who Funky endorsed as a result of guilt he feels over the CPF wronging Clan Wolf.
the MDP is still paying the price for the deal Rylde made with devil many months ago. Mary Chan is a valued member of eCanada and if she had no ties to the history of the coalition , would hands down be the next CP of eCanada. This is not how how things are though
With congress actually functioning due to respect for other members and the fact that we suffered through a month with out funding for our MU's , the need for leadership is not so great this time around.
"printing money with an org" This must be some sort of euphemism because printing money doesn't really exist as a practical game feature anymore.
look at the current party support or each candidate for CP. by party endorsements it will be a land slide victory for foxfire. He may not have the connections of a player of three plus years , but he also does not have the baggage. eCanada as a nation is for once getting our house in order, through the efforts of congress.
Assuming you actually have intimate knowledge of what your MDP cheerleader candidate has as far as genuine experience goes, and that her "contacts" will still be useful after December 5, (if they ever were beneficial in any real sense) I would still rather take the chance on a prepared candidate over the consistently awful products of the MDP.
She had three months in a credible roleplaying capacity to prove her leadership potential. She showed mediocrity instead, "maneuvering" us to a worse state of affairs than where we were before her inept administration began.
History has shown (Glove/Evry) that candidates wimply with prior campaign experience turn out much better and prepared than those simply with shoddy roleplaying experience. Just look at Foxfire's article(s) and then look at this half-assed attempt of a campaign article.
Did your goldfish die or something Funky? Just wondering why you are always such a miserable little fuck
what the........Funky u came very close to making a coherent sense on this issue. with congress marching to t he beat of a few drums instead of all over the pace we can afford to have a inexperienced CP
"She showed mediocrity instead, "maneuvering" us to a worse state of affairs than where we were before her inept administration began."
Her inept administration? You mean being stuck carrying the weight for the lameduck you guys put up las time?
"I would still rather take the chance on a prepared candidate"
"History has shown (Glove/Evry) that candidates wimply with prior campaign experience turn out much better and prepared"
So do you want experience or don't you? I don't understand.
"Just look at Foxfire's article(s) and then look at this half-assed attempt of a campaign article."
Oh I must have missed Foxfire's articles. I looked in the current media sections and didn't see anything written by him.
All I saw was 3 links on his profile page to articles dating back more than a month ago. Are those the articles you mean? I would think a serious candidate would at least copy/paste his writing into a new article to get back on the main page if he truly believed in it.
Did your goldfish die or something Funky? Just wondering why you are always such a miserable little fuck
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What's wrong Muglack? Do I have to repeat myself?
Foxfire is prepared, but untested, yes. Mary is tested (I give her a D-) but unprepared and "feeling indifferent about all things eRepublik."
Wow, Funky ... please just shut it!
My vote is for Mary Chan - she's the ONLY real candidate.
Foxfire hasn't published any articles regarding his presidency, and frankly he's too inexperienced to be CP.
If Kronos Q was still in the race, I would have to think about who to vote for... but this is an easy decision for most eCanadians.
I am sick of labeling in this game. We are labeling MDP "COALITION" so we don't actually have to debate them on a level playing field. It is an effective tactic, but if we ever want to be a united country we have to stop this shit. Muglack has stated there is no more coalition. If we don't accept that then we force them back into the coalition. The coalition was Rylde's only move to be CP. The coalition is dead, let us bury it. Mary Chan is very good candidate, so stop talking bullshit.
I support MC's long awaited CP run. x34543
I'd like to be your VP,so that way i could have your skype : 3
As an outside, but interested, observer I find this fascinating. If campaigns actually mattered, some of the criticism levelled at MC might be warranted. What does the article have though that is most important? Honesty and candor. For my money that is worth more than gold right now.
Incidently, her take on Rolo is 100% correct... sadly.
Good article Mary. Good luck in the elections.
I'm pretty sure that if there was still a "COALITION" lcamero wouldn't be on the ballot and Mary would have another party's endorsement.
I'd like to see a debate between MC and FF.
I like to see something, anything from the President elect... you know, just to make this thing not look like a coronation.
"Mary Chan is very good candidate, so stop talking bullshit."
x2
I may be supporting Foxfire, but this is true.
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-cw-platform-for-president-of-ecanada-ndash-part-one-our-community-2168921/1/20
Foxfire's platform
Muglack, you contradicted yourself the entire time in this article. Better luck next time.
I contradicted myself? Mind telling me where?
Also, I'm glad to see that your keyboard works, and you're able to post. It's been over a week since Congress elections, and I haven't seen you post once on the forums. I'm glad everything with your computer is okay.
Is this the kind of involvement we can expect from Clan Wolf's elected officials?
Involvement is overrated, especially when used as a way to slight others.
Less involved = doing stuff behind the scenes that people can't criticize you about for doing a poor job
Managing eCanada is for the masochists...like Mary ; )
I can accept that as a valid point Plugson. Behind the scenes work is still work.
There were however a number of votes so far this term, one of which failed to me quorum and needed to be extended. Active behind the scenes or not, an "effective" Congressperson would most likely have made their opinion known.
Well, Congresscritters aren't exactly elected to be behind the scenes people anyhow, just like how behind-the-scene CPs or PPs aren't a great match either.
I see that the average turn-out for in-game votes is 35 people in a 24hour period ~ seems active there. I guess the forums is just too behind-the-scenes for people to go looking for.
All congressmen were pm'd in game advising them of the forum votes. They didn't need to "go looking"
Informed of the votes, with links included.
They just couldn't be bothered.
Is it any wonder why 6 are so mighty in the face of 34?
maybe you should just study
this shitty game will still be here after exams