My Bridge over the Atlantic
jbdivinus
I Am Good For The Economy
Because War is Good, and I BRING WAR!!
February 5th Presidential Elections Platform
My fellow Canadians,
I am addressing you today in the hopes of winning your support and your vote, to represent you as a candidate for Prime Minister of Canada, come February 5th. Many others will be competing for this honour, and with this platform I hope to convince you of the worthiness of my candidacy. The goals I have set for my administration are daunting; I have two primary goals, which will require enormous effort to accomplish simultaneously. The primary goal of my administration will be to focus on increasing our gold reserves by several thousand gold, in preparation of the to-be-released V2. Secondly, the defence staff and the Office of Strategic Services will work tirelessly on improving the military capabilities of private organisations, of you the citizen, and of the CAF.
Military
As former deputy Minister of defence, leader of the Canadian Resistance Movement, and a current member of the CAF Elites, I have seen both sides of many of the conflicts in the issues surrounding military spending and structure. The first thing that I will do as Prime Minister is to create the Office of Strategic Services, an office designed to separate the CAF funding from funding for external military enterprises. The OSS will be responsible for handling Private armies, economic warfare, and any other opportunity to increase the military power of eCanada. The OSS will have a large budget, compared to the 750 CAD weekly that is now donated to the Crimson Canucks. Any organisation that holds the belief they can increase eCanada’s military power outside of the CAF will be qualified to apply for funding.
As for the CAF, while in eCanada, I propose that CAF members do participate in working in CAF operated companies, for standard CAF wages. However, this should be done on a schedule, where at any given time a majority of the CAF is still working in the private sector of the economy, so as not to disrupt it greatly, while at the same time significantly improving the stockpiles of our army. The CAF will buy only Canadian products, and efforts will be made to make these products more affordable, for the army and for citizens. It is understood that this is a complex project and can only be successful with the consent and support of the CAF officers. Regardless of the structure and organisation of the CAF, there will be meetings where improvements are discussed and planned, with the simple goal of increasing our military efficiency with respect to damage and cost, and effect on the economy.
For the public, orders will continue to be issued daily, and for important battles, all citizens who contact the Minister of Defence will be supplied, to maximise the damage done by eCanada. The CAF is the backbone of our military strength, but the citizenry has an important role to play, one that will not be neglected or treated lightly.
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs were once a highly efficient machine, when Derek Harland restructured the Ambassador team it was at the peak of its potential. Now though, with leadership positions being vacated for various reasons, and with many ambassadors who are only semi-active, this needs to be improved. Articles will be released explaining that we are looking for ambassadors, and an active ambassador will be provided to as many countries as possible.
We will have many MPP’s in need of renewal during the beginning of the February term. The need for renewal will be examined carefully by alliance representatives, military staff, and a private council. Each MPP costs 100 gold and will only be renewed if it the cost is deemed appropriate.
Canada will remain in its stance opposed to imperialism, and will continue to support our allies in the fight against PHOENIX, defending countries such as Australia when they are overrun by power-hungry countries such as Brazil. Canada will continue to be a symbol of peace, honour, and courage throughout the New World, but will be able to provide efficient assistance to nations in need with the CAF and Ministry of Industries.
I am in support of what has been dubbed Operation Teabag. If it has not commenced by the 5th, I will be pressuring our alliance to begin the invasion of the eUK. As a result of this mission, eCanada will hold at least one conquered region, and benefit from the increased tax revenue and morale. However, it is important to realise that the eUK is not our enemy, only the current leaders who have supported PEACE and have facilitated attacks against us for so many months are our enemies. The invasion of the eUK is not a permanent mission, these regions will eventually be liberated, and with our support. No nation deserves to be erased from the map permanently, and if we advocated that, we would become everything we are fighting against in the war against PEACE/PHOENIX.
Economy
As the current Minister of National Revenue, I know exactly how important it is that we increase our reserve. The primary goal of my economics department will therefore be to develop and undertake several projects designed solely for the purpose of increasing the gold reserve, such as using the monetary market on a global scale. The Minister of National revenue will continue the new program that has been implemented this term, by selling CAD, regulating the currency by purchasing offers that are too low. In this way, we can hope to increase our reserve by several hundred gold over the month.
The Ministry of Finance will continue the Savings Bonds program, and paying citizens back will be done quickly and efficiently. This will increase our reserves by thousands of gold. A realistic budget will be prepared, and will (if passed) take into account new tax laws to accurately predict the amount of CAD needed, and to avoid printing more CAD than necessary. The Ministry of Finance will oversee transfers to the treasury and to government organisations.
The Ministry of Industries will continue to operate government owned companies, and will look to either expand or simply offer as many jobs as necessary for new players, to accommodate the requirements of a baby boom. The goal of the Ministry of Industries this term will be to partially shift the focus off of increasing federal reserves of products, and on supplying our citizens with food and gifts, as well as exporting products to foreign countries to bring in gold to Canada.
Domestic Affairs
As a former Minister of Healthcare and Social Services, current volunteer mentor for the Ministry of Education and for the NewPlayers Program, one of my primary interests in erepublik is informing citizens about current events and game mechanics, as well as providing them with the means to take full advantage of being a Canadian Citizen. Currently, the Ministry of Education is doing a great job with their articles, but they need to be posted more frequently. I am in favour of producing shorter more condensed articles released in succession of each other as a series, to keep citizens interested and the Ministry of Education newspaper popular. I am also supportive of running ads for the MoE to increase the recognition it receives. The Ministry of Education will also coordinate with the eUniversity, which will be ready to open towards the end of the term, and it will also be supported in its attempt to go international.
As for the Ministry of Immigration and Citizenship, I think it is important to finally launch an international campaign promoting Canada. Esteemed writers around the country will be asked to create an article promoting Canada, and the winner of this contest will receive a prize. Their article will be released around the world and ads will be linked to it. This will be done in conjunction with the baby boom planned by Fram, and Canada’s population will increase dramatically. In order to make this baby boom sustainable the Ministry of Industries will be launching a special program, to insure that food and jobs are available for new players.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services will play the most important role in improving the quality of life in eCanada during my term. This ministry will be responsible for providing moving tickets to all players in a non Q5 hospital region so that they may move to a region with a Q5 hospital (this will not apply for congressional elections obviously.) The ministry will provide food and gift packages to new players or players who are attempting to revive their citizen. Meals on Wheels will be revamped so that new players with low skill can receive food of moderate quality for a reasonable price.
The Ministry of Official Languages will continue to receive the support of the government. The translation service will be finalised, and all government articles will be translated into French with the utmost precision, accuracy, and speed. Current laws will continue to be translated in both languages, and once the new constitution is finalized, it will be published in both French and English.
The Minister of Heritage will receive more government support than it has in the past, so that our Wiki will be fully updated by a team of experienced players who will have a deep well of knowledge concerning our history.
To continue the recognition of Canada and its history, in parallel with the Ministry of heritage, eCBC will be used as an outlet of information, and will now have a new section, announcing debates in congress, and recognizing various accomplishments of our citizens and soldiers, such as CAF promotions, well written articles, etc... eCBC will become an outlet for up to date, exciting information about the regular citizen. eCBC will also be opening up a new branch, the eCBC radio!
To launch this program, there will be a public poll where citizens can provide names for our Hospitals, Defence Systems, and government companies. These institutes will be named in honour of historically important Canadians and Canadian events. Building excitement about our nation’s history and those who have and continue to contribute to it is key in building activity and retention amongst players.
Executive Administration
Presidential Office
Prime Minister: Jbdivinus
Senior Advisor: Scrabman
National Policy Advisor: Adasko
Chief of Staff: Fram
Cabinet:
Military Affairs:
**Chief Warrant Officer: Chucky Norris
Minister of Defence: Derek Harland
Minister of Civil Defence: Goran Thrax
Minister of Foreign Affairs: SaraDroz
**Office of Strategic Services: Tyler F Durden
**Ministry of Truth: Spencer Magee
Economic Affairs:
**Minister of Economic Affairs: SirShaunDeLaRonSmith
Minister of Finance: Addy Lawrence
Minister of National Revenue: Chamrajnagar
Minister of Industries: CitizenB
Internal Affairs:
Minister of the Interior: Wilhelm Gunter
Minister of Health and Social Services: Saya Innsbruck
Minister of Education: Booleus
Ministry of Immigration: Ayeshan Dakseus
Minister of Heritage: Zblewski
Minister of Official Languages: Pandobox
Federal Agencies:
Military Affairs:
Chief of Defence Staff: Coda
CAF General: Ramizeth
Director of CSIS: Marcchelala
*Ambassador Corps: M.H.Aurelius
Economic Affairs:
Treasury Boar
😛Alexander Rearden
Internal Affairs:
eSRC: Eldorino
eUniversity: AngryMobMan
eCBC Newspaper: Greg McNeish
**eCBC Podcast: Acacia Mason
** Indicates New Ministry/Agency
* Indicates a new director of an Agency
Comments
The Big Moosey endorses jbdivinus for Prime Minister!
Yay Jb!
So does Mini Moosey
*rubberstamp* APPROVED
If Duke approves I sure as hell can't.
GO JB 😃
All the best JB.
Outstanding!
*Puts kettle on*
Looks good jb. Looking forward to the race 😉
you have my support jb!
I'm not Canadian, in the game or in RL.
but vote, anyways.
Good Luck JB. That is a very solid platform!
Lol your economic plans are so vague.
And apart from promising to go to war and somehow increasing funding (although you never actually specified where all this extra money comes from), you haven't said anything worth noting.
This is simply another populist campaign aimed at telling people what they want to hear. It doesn't actually show anyone that you actually know what you're doing. Also, you tried to take advantage of the scandal of CAF workers and the economy by making it such a big deal of your presentation. It seems you like going with the flow.
Good propaganda, but not voted.
I vote for Presidential propaganda.
especially when it comes from JB.
good luck bro.
Octavian, you'd have something to complain about no matter what the content was. Just because you can't get elected president doesn't mean you have to butt hurt on every article.
If you would like a response to Octavian's question, please read the section labelled "economy" It is bolded, but apparently not difficult to miss. You may also refer to the foreign affairs section to view my views on our MPP's.
Thank you for your time Octavian.
I like the stuff about doing more to include the regular citizenry
you get my vote
Lol you think thats gonna make enough money to fund your little projects?
Heh, you forget I own the monetary markets, kid.
I read your economic data before positing. It's so vague and pathetic I loled.
Seriously, cool propaganda bro.
octavian f if you want something that is vague and pathetic look at your own trolling. seriously its just obnoxious when you post the same bullshit over and over. at least i had the presence of mind to vary up what i said a bit.
Lol Scorp speak for yourself.
I speak the truth. You know very well that I never censor myself, even if it's "politically incorrect".
I honestly believe that JB has no clue wtf hes doing. Wanna properly debate it? We can use facts you know...
Give me your best shot.
Scorpius I would kindly ask that you, and everyone else, only respond to Octavian on other articles. I realize spam is unavoidable, but I would prefer to minimize it. We both know the truth of this situation, and that our responses, no matter how correct, will be ignored. It is thus useless to try.
Thank you everyone for the votes and comments!
Lol I call for a decent debate and it's called spam.
Listen bro, when people say shit like this on my articles I always work to give them proper responses.
But because you have nothing to say to give me this bullshit.
"Heh, you forget I own the monetary markets, kid."
-I lol'd.
Almost as much as when I saw "Ministry of Truth"
Good luck jbdivinus! You have my full support in these elections and I know eCanada would prosper if you are elected!
Nice to see you on lead again and even better to see you as a first choice for once!
"Heh, you forget I own the monetary markets, kid."
ROFLLMAO u cant make any money to save your life
OCT-FAIL STRIKES AGAIN!
Good luck, jbdivinus!
The DAL Party and I support your bid 100%. You will make a fine president.
Citizen B
Lol stfu panadasaurus. 😛
good luck jb 🙂
"Lol stfu panadasaurus. 😛"
perhaps the worst trolling attempt ive seen yet! is there a reason your still here, octavian? or are yu just bored?
Not a bad platform overall, but why add more chefs to the kitchen so to speak?
WAY too many people in the Military Affairs department. What's Chucky's role as Chief Warrant Officer? That's got to be the strangest place I've ever seen that title appear.
As for the last bit, like the CDS and CAF General, are those just included for posterity and thoroughness, or on an assumption that those positions can change month-to-month with the elected government?
I don't want any trolling, please. I ask these things sincerely.
"As for the last bit, like the CDS and CAF General, are those just included for posterity and thoroughness, or on an assumption that those positions can change month-to-month with the elected government?"
The first one. Everyone includes them to show that there will be no change.
I would however like to know more about some of those ministerial posts. What is behind those names?
Watch out guys, any critisims on JBs platform will draw profound trolling from his suporters.
Anthony Marting, thank you for your questions, they are excellent. I will be releasing articles over the next few days explaining it, but I see no reason not to try to do so now as well.
Chief Warrant Officer is an RL military position awarded to the most senior and highest ranking NCO. Chucky will be responsible for the entire department (notice there are no deputies, so it is not as full as you make it seem) by assigning each minister tasks, gathering reports, offering aid and suggestions, and acting as a special advisor. As a multiple time MoFA and MoD, Chucky is by far the best person to oversee this section of cabinet.
Now, as for the number of people in it. I have combined FA into military, because they are so related. I have also created positions such as OSS and Ministry of Truth, each of which have duties that are seperate from other departments and ministries, they will not be adding bureaucracy by dividing existing duties. The section itself may seem large, but it is a collection of the best minds and most important positions that our country needs. No more, no less.
As for federal agencies, they are included for two reasons. First of all, certain directors are unable to continue their duties and I have indicated which ones, and put up the name of the citizen i would nominate to lead that agency, or in the case of eCBC radio, I will be creating it.
The second reason is, as you suggested, to show who the current staff is and that I support them in their positions and am simply being thorough.
Thank you again for the questions.
LOL! Ministry of Truth..
JB's trying to turn eCanada into eOceania.
VOTE JB! SUPPORT THE INSOC REVOLUTION!
Because if JB says 2 + 2 = 5, then 2 + 2 = 5.
eOceania works though. Might as well, since we have as many 2-clickers as there are Proles in Oceania.
Octavian, only your criticism aren't heard because you don't say anything.
Octavian: Blah blah blah Oligarchies, blah blah blah oppression, blah blah blah I own the money markets.
You talk a lot but don't say anything, so no one listens.
Octavian may sometimes, once every 100 or so comments, have a point, but he's trolling no matter what. Maybe if he went through with his points first, decently and clearly explained, somebody would listen. His childish attacks against everyone are simply pathetic.
Maybe you should explain your points more clearly, JBD. The Economics part is indeed too vague, save for the Bonds program.
The Military is the same in both platforms I've checked so far.
Otherwise good platform, even if it introduces no major changes. We're on the right track.
Good luck, JBD...
Lmao
Ministry of Truth....Spencer magee
now that made my day.
So come on who is going to tell spencer what the truth is, or does he have to log onto the party forums to find out?
Couldn`t you give him a real job or is this just a bone for the Attack dog...lol
Xerdius hoch economic plans are not so complicated as Octavian may have you believe...
Savings Bonds will be paid back in CAD, perhaps another round will be issued. This will account for up to approximately 2000 gold (on top of the current 2000 being collected)
Royal Canadian Mint will be selling CAD on the market, which if run efficiently can be expected to bring in 4-5 hundred gold, if not more.
Money will also be sold in foreign markets, which should be able to provide a minimum of 100 gold profit during the month.
Ministry of Industries will be selling excess stock to allied governments/armies which will bring in an additional large amount of gold (depending on how much we keep, this could be high or low, it is up to congress honestly.)
Money will be invested into the citizen with several 'healthcare and awareness' plans so that our country's total productivity, and therefore tax revenue, will be increased. At the same time, tax proposals to decrease income taxes will be made.
Certainly, my entire economic team will be constantly working to improve these missions and goals. Hopefully this will clear a bit up for you. The plan is to implement simple and efficient methods, and I suppose that may have come across as not detailed...
Lordeh, what is your beef? It seems all you do is follow me and troll 😛 Is this because I called you out on your French bashing?
WARWARWARWARWAR!
I do have to ask, what is the Ministry of Truth? I don't see a point for this other than to give Spencer a position.
There is no mention of it the platform, so it seems useless. I'm not dissing or anything, I just don't think it's right to make up a position just so one more person can get into gov.
It's more of a joke emilio...
Actually, the Ministry of Truth is designed to be a propaganda outlet to innundate our enemies with Spencer's articles.
We all remeber Zoli and GLaDOS trolling our media during WW3 - well the Ministry of Truth will take this to the next level.
We won't just be commenting on enemy articles - we'll be writing articles for Canadians to vote up, agitate and misinform enemy populations.
That what I understand the Ministry of Truth as being, seeing as it will be a part of the OSS.
What Tyler said.
🙁
Not what Spencer said? Pfft fine.
Tyler
"we'll be writing articles for Canadians to vote up, agitate and misinform enemy populations"
gotcha that I can understand, why do you need a ministry for that?.. Spencer does that to anybody not in the CPF anyway.
@Spencer
As to me following you about, alas not the case (your not that important) you just post on just about every bit of news so bound to be some crossover.
But everywhere we do post together you immediately take out your grievances. It isn't very appealing.