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Acacia Mason For Congress In Scotland

Day 1,097, 10:52 • Published in Canada Canada

• by Acacia Mason

I have already said I wanted to see change. I have called for change. I have tried to lead by example in pushing for change. Now I am going to take the next step in my plan and BE the change I am asking for.

You must be the change you want to see in the world -- Mahatma Gandhi

It has become painfully obvious to me that the only way to bring change is to be the change. For that reason I have made the decision for this old hack to pick up a picket sign and make a formal run for Congress.

Yes ladies and gentlemen, I am running for Congress in Scotland!

So what will be the guiding theme of my Congressional term? I think by now, if you have been following my articles you know my guiding principle will be transparency:

My goals:

1) Begin the construction of a new “Government Transparency” Act
2) Expand the duties and obligations of the Auditor General
3) Revisit the CAF & TCO budgets and ensure that they are brought to levels that make sense for the nation instead of themselves.
4) Begin the process of eliminating conflicts of interest in Congress by addressing the issues of group affiliation and voting on motions in the house

The above 4 items will form the thrust of my focus during my term. I recognize that some of these items may take longer then others and so rest assured that if I do not complete them to the fullest, I will seek a return to see my work done.

As a means of leading the charge on transparency, I will be publishing my voting record and activity record weekly for review by my constituents. I will ensure that you know what I am doing and why I am doing it. Only those with something to fear hide their actions...you will not see that with me.

I bring a lot of experience to Congress as a former CP, and holder of many other social and political offices. I have been around the block enough times to know my way but no so many times that I have become complacent and lazy.

On November 25th, vote for transparency, vote for change, but most importantly...VOTE!

Yours In National Unity,

Comments

temujin94 Day 1,097, 11:21

2nd denied

temujin94 Day 1,097, 11:21

3rd

temujin94 Day 1,097, 11:21

4th

temujin94 Day 1,097, 11:21

I win

King Jericho Day 1,097, 11:23

You lose.

Dr.Pain Day 1,097, 11:25

"4) Begin the process of eliminating conflicts of interest in Congress by addressing the issues of group affiliation and voting on motions in the house"
We call that writing down our conflicts of interest at the beginning of each term. We did that even before I was in Congress (and as you know that was shortly after the ice age).

Acacia Mason Day 1,097, 11:27

I am referring to the issues of CAF and TCO members voting on bills that directly impact them...I have mentioned this before

supabeasty Day 1,097, 11:38

P.S. Acacia Mason is amazing and would be a very accomplished congress member, and he says that everybody should vote for me!

Damien Wolf Day 1,097, 11:42

Goodluck!

chewytaz Day 1,097, 11:46

WHAT i was going to run in scotland

Dr.Pain Day 1,097, 11:55

So you wan't the two congressmen that are neither in CAF nor TCO to be the only ones to vote on the budget?

Unum Day 1,097, 12:03

"3) Revisit the CAF & TCO budgets and ensure that they are brought to levels that make sense for the nation instead of themselves."

The military budget is driven by two things: the frequency and importance of war, and the allocation of resources.

If the politicians want a smaller military budget, then the frequency of wars must be reduced. It's just silly to launch daily battles and then complain about military budgets. If the country wants war (and, presumably, to win those wars) it must provide a budget large enough so those battles have a reasonable chance of success.

With respect to the allocation of resources, accountability is crucial but it must be balanced. Each military organization should account for how it uses its resources, whether CAF or private militia. Now, how public should that accountability be? In my opinion, this data is incredibly sensitive. Each military organization should report to the President and Minister of Defense and no one else. Public disclosures of resources used and damage accomplished for each battle is valuable intelligence for the enemy. Publishing this data publicly would be like giving a roadmap to the enemy.

Now, what data should the President and MoD get? There should be enough data to enable one to identify abuse if it's occurring, but not so much data that it creates an accounting bureaucracy that discourages participation. I would suggest that each military organization document when and what resources are issued (i.e. which battle), and to whom. I think this provides a balance of accountability and efficiency.

Acacia Mason Day 1,097, 12:03

I never said that Dr. Pain...I am suggesting that we would need to examine the issue closer due to recent events. If we can eliminate conflicts of interest than the nation as a whole wins. I am merely saying it will be a topic of debate that I will be broaching.

Ralph Kline Day 1,097, 12:14

Here we go...

Rolo Tahmasee Day 1,097, 12:23

Acacia is going to be an Asz Kicker in congress

Acacia Mason Day 1,097, 12:25

Before the CAF haters come out in full force...you will note I said CAF AND TCO!

That is all...

chrystian B Day 1,097, 12:31

good luck

Dycey Farley Day 1,097, 12:59

Not many people know that the K in Gandhi's name stands for Katherine.

George Kirk Day 1,097, 13:20

good luck

only atoms Day 1,097, 16:01

So if you didn't frame Rolo, who did?

Homer J Simpson Day 1,097, 18:05

Vote Acacia!

Good luck mate

AugustusV Day 1,097, 21:36

Unum said it the best. Respect for that comment.

And I can't say I look forward to Acacia trying to cover up his blatantly selfish attacks on the CAF by getting in congress and going on a huge campaign to PROVE to us how dedicated he actually was to his non-issues.

Here we go again..