All for our Country: Nevada

Day 1,160, 17:58 • Published in USA Netherlands • by rainy sunday

I’m up and running again...this time in Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada


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Keeping it simple

In leiu of a meaningless platform of empty promises, I thought I’d offer our newest Congressional hopefuls and maybe a few others who’ve never explored the political side of the game some of my own rambling fluffy prose and brief bit of insight on eUS Congress and government work in general.

If Congress is a position you want to pursue, the best advice I can give is communicate with your party leadership and make your intentions known in advance. Most parties have some type of form or application for you to complete and will not lend their full support without knowing something about you and your experience.

In the eUS, Congress convenes on eusaforums and irc. (If you aren't yet registered at forums, go do that now and check out the public Congress boards to get a better idea of how they do what they do.) Elected representatives are expected to understand the basic mechanics of the position and to acknowledge and abide by a set of guidelines created by the members who’ve gone before them. The eUS Constitution and Code can be seen in it’s entirety at http://eusaforums.com/forum/index.php/topic,641.0.html
You can view recent and pending US law proposals in game at the Country Administration, All Congress members are expected to follow proper procedure before making any proposals in game.

Freshman representatives serve the nation well by reviewing all information provided in the national Congress boards, asking questions when necessary and maintaining a consistent level of activity. (In other words, be attentive to what laws are being proposed, understand why and be available to make proposals or cast your vote in an appropriate time-frame.) Most importantly for incoming members, ensure you understand how citizenship requests are reviewed and handled before making any approvals.

All Congress members are encouraged but not required to participate in a mentoring program where freshmen can be matched up with a senior member. Beyond that, what and how you contribute depends heavily on your interests and capabilities. If you have a fabulous idea, go ahead and start a discussion. The worst that can happen is you’ll get shot down in flames. It is a good idea to review previous discussions and learn what has been suggested before. Perhaps you’ll discover a good idea poorly executed that you can improve upon or perhaps you’ll find a correctable flaw in your own proposal.

While Congress can be a good springboard for citizens interested in taking a more active role in guiding the nation and progressing to executive level positions it is certainly not the only option. Those with a solid understanding of eRep economics and the ability to demonstrate in layman's terms for less economically minded citizens are perhaps the nation’s least applauded and most valuable asset. Quality journalism is another highly-valued and often under-appreciated contribution. The State Department’s Ambassador program is always on the look-out for citizens interested in participating in foreign affairs (details and sign-up can be found here: http://eusaforums.com/forum/index.php/topic,694.0.html ) and the US Department of Human Resources Government Volunteer Interest Application is another good starting point for citizens looking to give some of their time and talent to the nation.

Whether you run for political office and lose (as many first time/unknown candidates do), enlist in the military or volunteer for a government job and don’t get a response in a reasonable amount of time, please don’t hesitate to speak up and pave your own path. Get more involved in a party, join Model Congress, enlist in a militia and explore or create your own opportunities beyond the front page.

See you in Vegas.Cheers!
♥
rainy sunday



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