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Unfortunately, not all of the presidential candidates have returned their interview responses to me. However, in order to keep the promise of interviews this day, here are the two interview responses that have been returned in order of receipt -

HENRY ARUNDEL - United States Worker's Party

1. Why have you decided to run for the presidency of the eUnited States of America?

We need someone with clear goals, a high activity level, and the absolutely broadest competency we can find. Personally, I felt that the declared candidates missed the mark in one way or another, so I jumped in.

2. I've noticed that you've had multiple terms as a congressional statesman. Which, if any legislative pieces stood out to you during that time, and if so, why did they stand out?

Well, that’s going all the way back to the scrabman era Congresses...so there are a lot. I enjoyed creating the original immigration policies during my first Speakership, the v2 cluster was exciting from both an in game and meta game standpoint...lots going on there, the original creation of SCI, the destruction of the horrible committee system, GF nuking the entire rule book. Lot’s of good stuff, too much for a short answer.

3. Foreign policy is on the mind of thousands of eAmericans spread not only at home but around the world as well. If elected president, what would your overall foreign policy look like?

I want to have a firm footing, that’s got to be the top priority. The new alliance is being finalized now, and in 10 days or so the Polish MPP with Hungary will lapse. If that isn’t renewed, we’re cool. If it is, some serious discussions will be triggered, and the entire apple cart could be upturned. Either way, it will be interesting.

4. Much controversy has been exchanged over the topic of the American Freedom Alliance, one of the top poltiical parties in the eUSA. What is your opinion on the subject? Is it meritted? Is it not? Please explain.

Any group that accepts and in any way follows Ajay Bruno/Pizza the Hutt/General Cartman Lee/Ronald Gipper Reagan/next name after he’s banned again needs to be dealt with. He has shown over the course of more than THREE YEARS that he doesn’t have the interest of the country in mind, and only wants to feel as if he has bested the few of us still here from the old days. His personal alliance with Serbians and Hungarians answers any questions you might have.

5. The recent reconstitution of our nation's lands from the Macedonian Republic is cause for celebration. However, if elected president will you willingly continue the war against Macedonia, or attempt diplomatic negotiations? Please explain.

We gotta push as far as we can...that’s just how it goes. Hoes jump up, they get smacked back down.

6. The economic status of our nation is also an important factor in our future success. Do you have any experience in the business world of eAmerica? If so, please explain.

I used to run a buttload of companies back in the days there was a reason to. Multiple orgs to run them, business partners, making a crapton of money...now there isn’t much point. Personal land and WAM killed the economic game to a large degree. The bot and over supply of everything finished the job.

7. Government policy has a resounding effect on the way the business community operates. Overall, what do you forsee as your goal for the economic status of eAmerica, and how do you plan to achieve it?

Honestly, if people focused on sufficiency rather than the arbitrary collection of USD we’d be good...but people like seeing the numbers go up, so that’s their priority. There isn’t much the President can do about the economy, the admins have killed that aspect of this game.

8. Is there anything in specific regarding the economy that you wish to make public? This can include tax plans, economic policies, or any other changes you want to make if elected. If so, please explain.

Congress writes tax law, so no.

9. Currently, the eUnited States is lacking in the following areas by natural supply: Fish, Deer, Iron, Saltpeter and Rubber. Some, if not all, of those resources are important to any nation looking to become successful. Do you have any plans to remedy this lack of resources?

At some point. Our resource drop has seen our population steadily declining, as was intended. I’d like to see how much longer that can be successful, before making a move to secure more resources. Should that time come and I’m in office, I will gladly wage war. War is fun.

10. The eUSA needs strong leadership to survive in this new world. Why, out of the thousands of other eAmericans, do you believe you are worthy to be elected to the presidency?

My record largely speaks for itself. Very few people can point to tangible things they accomplished in this game that lasted. I’ve built an MU with some of the best people in this game, I’ve crafted laws that are still on the books today, and played a role in nearly every major piece of legislation since the creation of the Speakership back in 2009 under ProggyPop, I’ve led alliances and helped plan and execute wars. I was part of the team that originally got us to full bonuses, wiped Mexico, and handed the country over to a new administration to see it squandered. Really, the only question that needs asking is, ‘Do you agree with my plans?’ If so, awesome, I’d love your help in executing them. If not, tell me why...and maybe we can improve them.

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JOHN LARGO - American Military Party

1. Why have you decided to run for the presidency of the eUnited States of America?

I think eAmerica needs to be united to fight off our current enemies. The Serbian PTO is real, and if we are not unified, then we all fall.

2. I've noticed that you've had multiple terms as a congressional statesman. Which, if any legislative pieces stood out to you during that time, and if so, why did they stand out?

I've seen almost every kind of legislation from congressional citizen awards to the blacklisting of Ajay Bruno. I guess the ones that stand out are the ones the effected the largest changes, which are the alliance shifts. Joining Eden, Leaving Eden, Forming PanAm, Dissolving Panam, Forming Terra, Leaving Terra (Actually I don't remember that one), and now joining CTRL.

3. Foreign policy is on the mind of thousands of eAmericans spread not only at home but around the world as well. If elected president, what would your overall foreign policy look like?

I would support the recently created CTRL, but would not attack our traditional friends like Croatia and Greece. I would not fight for Serbia or Hungary.

4. Much controversy has been exchanged over the topic of the American Freedom Alliance, one of the top poltiical parties in the eUSA. What is your opinion on the subject? Is it meritted? Is it not? Please explain.

I believe that AFA is run by home grown terrorists and PTOers. I also believe that not all of the members are PTOers, some are just confused or misinformed. But every member was sent a PM to educate themselves and leave prior to elections and the ones that remained are blacklisted. In my presidency, I would like to give the misinformed members one more chance to leave, to help prevent the PTO.

5. The recent reconstitution of our nation's lands from the Macedonian Republic is cause for celebration. However, if elected president will you willingly continue the war against Macedonia, or attempt diplomatic negotiations? Please explain.

I will continue to fight FYROM until we reach a stalemate or they are wiped.

6. The economic status of our nation is also an important factor in our future success. Do you have any experience in the business world of eAmerica? If so, please explain.

For the 3-ish years I have been playing eRep, I have successfully run businesses. Q7 weapons are my specialty at the moment.

7. Government policy has a resounding effect on the way the business community operates. Overall, what do you forsee as your goal for the economic status of eAmerica, and how do you plan to achieve it?

I expect eAmerica to return to being the marketplace for the world, so our citizens never run out of anything. That said, I will not place our national security below our economy. A strong economy is nothing without our sovereignty.

8. Is there anything in specific regarding the economy that you wish to make public? This can include tax plans, economic policies, or any other changes you want to make if elected. If so, please explain.

Congress is in the process of lowering taxes. I agree.

9. Currently, the eUnited States is lacking in the following areas by natural supply: Fish, Deer, Iron, Saltpeter and Rubber. Some, if not all, of those resources are important to any nation looking to become successful. Do you have any plans to remedy this lack of resources?

I will not pursue resource bonuses until the PTO threat is gone.

10. The eUSA needs strong leadership to survive in this new world. Why, out of the thousands of other eAmericans, do you believe you are worthy to be elected to the presidency?

In general people like me, and will listen to me. I think I can bring people together to fight the PTO.

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As the other interviews arrive, this post will be edited to include them. The candidates have been reminded in case my first message was eaten by the game.