Impeaching Uncle Sam: A Joke Gone Wrong?? (UPDATED)
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by Ansen
At the end of each congressional term, congressmen and women propose silly things like raising the minimum wage by $.01. Why? For the "lulz," I suppose, and because congressmen receive 1 xp for each proposal they vote on.
However, about 40 minutes ago, AidenAstrup proposed an impeachment of the President of the United States, Uncle Sam. I assume that this was part of this "joke proposal" process, but at the moment, (16:24 erepublik time), the proposal is passing 13-6. (Something to remember is that the proposal must pass with a 66% majority.)
http://www.erepublik.com/en/USA/country-administration
I'll admit that I didn't vote for Uncle Sam, but I am absolutely astonished that congress is, so far, passing this proposal. What in the world has Sam done to deserve impeachment? Whether you think he's done a fine job or not, he has certainly done nothing to warrant being forcibly removed from office.
Congressmen and women! Do not vote yes on this proposal! Not only did it not go through the proper channels, it is simply uncalled for!
Citizens, I call on you to contact your congressman (both your old and new one, if applicable) and let them know that you are not ok with them treating their position like a big joke - especially when it could cost the nation.
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Update: The proposal now (@ 13:0
😎now stands at 23-38, which means Sam is in no danger of being impeached. Some question still remains as to who were the 23 people that voted for the impeachment, and whether their motive was simply to be funny, or whether they had a deeper agenda...
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Hey guys, do you know what the best part of all of this is?
If he's impeached, Justinious is next in line to be president.
BUT, if for some reason he can't be president, then Michael Lewis becomes president of the eUSA.
Yes. I'm not joking.
I think it's clear now that we have to get Justinious out of the country immediately.
How's that work?
Impeach justin after Sam to get ml in office? Lulz
You can only be a president of the country you are a part of.
When a president is impeached, the next highest voted candidate from the latest election is made president. If he is unavailable, it just keeps going down the list.
Michael Lewis is #3 on that list.
Get rid of the socialists from government!
Guys. Don't let this pass! VOTE NO.
ML for presidente!
Yea...this is just confusing.
WHO has voted Yes??
If this passes, It is just another sad mark on the USA shown to the world.
Can we all remember that impeachments need a 2/3 majority?! If that happens it will be SHOCKING.
Both old and new congressmen will get to vote on this issue, so there can be more than fifty votes - just something to keep in mind.
Question: Can congresspeople change their vote while its still open?
No, they cannot.
Oh god. I would so vote yes.
Please justin move to Romania I will provide the ticket. This will ensure if he is impeached ml is president for 8 days and not a congressman for 30
sry for the spam but I think this is important http://www.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/order-66-182370/1
OK, thanks Ansen. Good to know
LONG LIVE MICHAEL LEWIS
VOTE NO!!!!!!!!!!
That's Sir Micheal Lewis, to you
Emerick the Dioist attempts to knight ML. . .
I think the main concern over Uncle Sam is that he will screw up badly if the conflict with Romania, Iran, /v/akifailistan, and Indonesia actually happens. The USWP also could have ordered this.
I've argued vehemently against US's PANEC plan, but stop this, this is ridiculous. It'll only add more confusion to the current situation.
UncleSam hasn't done anything wrong to be impeached from office. If I were in Congress I'd vote no...however if he must be impeached, PLEASE JUSTIN! GET OUT OF EUS! LET THE MESSIAH TAKE HIS RIGHTFUL ROLE!
vote no
lol.
This is horrible. Guess the govt is the same no matter if its IRL or a game. Sad. 🙁
23-38 as it stands now
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/impeachment-on-uncle-sam-742884/1/20
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/impeachment-on-uncle-sam-742884/1/20
it's a flok 'cuse as ssomom say, its a opnion by on we selves. if we can't i think that only a war can save us!!
@Pyro: I don't think the USWP had anything to do with it. I mean, Sam is an AAP member, and they're the other liberal party with the USWP. Sam might not be AAP but he's the next best thing in the eyes of liberals. My guess is that this was half joke and half serious. Some people early on probably voted yes as a joke, but when there were a few yes votes then some of the people who never wanted Sam to be President in the first place voted yes to try to kick him out of office.
Ummmmm... fail?
i think u all r insane if he is impeached i will join any nation willing to take over the eusa
What a mess.