[SC4CP] A New Way

Day 2,746, 21:49 Published in USA USA by SColbert
Hello Nation,

This past semester at college I took a class called “Presidential Power.” We examined the presidency in a way that gave me a new perspective to the abilities of a president, and the criteria to which we as people judge the Commander in Chief to be successful. After examining several theories I came to find the most convincing one to be a mix of theories proposed by political scientists named James Barber, which pins success to the personality of a president, and Stephen Skowronek, which takes into account political timing or “Structured Agency.” As a student majoring in Politics (with a minor in Campaign Management) I have tried to look to see how I can apply what I am learning to eRepublik. What I have come to conclude is that not everything is applicable but certain things are, and by these definitions I cannot help but challenge Trekker for the presidency.

The eUS since Wild Owl’s last term has been reacting to others actions, rather than creating conditions. We have allowed ourselves to become idle and almost sedentary. Our wars with Indonesia, and Cuba, were nothing but reactions to outside forces. Trekker has been a reactive president. Our war with Indonesia only came after citizens had to practically beg for any sort of FUN in this GAME. It seems silly that we must ask our leaders to actually try to make this game interesting for us, but unfortunately that is where we have fallen to. For example here was Trekker when questioned by Israel Stevens:

Fortress America does not help to make our citizens active, but rather makes us complacent and vulnerable through neglect. An engaged populace makes for a healthy country, and that is not what the Americans that I have had the pleasure of talking with see. Look no further than Wooky’s rebellion to see further proof of Trekker’s reactive personality. Wooky practically told Trekker on multiple occasions that he planned to illegally overthrow the congressionally sanctioned defensive dictatorship. Instead of warning either the public, or at the least congress the country had to learn of this long planned plot days later by a post on the forum.

I have had the honor of being the Vice President the past two months. I am very grateful for the opportunity that Trekker gave me by allowing me to serve this country through this important role. As your Vice President I have been given a first hand look at what the Trekker presidency looks like. Early on Trekker faced criticism for the lack of media he was putting out, whether personally, or through the WHPR. I offered my advice of selecting an active citizen in the media, Tom Cauchon, to replace smee as Secretary of Media. Instead of acting quickly to address this important concern of the public, the country had to wait several days to see any form of progress. I became disillusioned with this lack of decisive action and took measures into my own hands, and contacted Tom directly and gage his interest and ideas about the position. I bring up this anecdote as an example of the type of leadership that has been demonstrated by Trekker. A relatively easy task was drawn out despite its great importance to the eAmerican community.

I have played this game for nearly 4 years now. I have had the pleasure of serving in many administrations at either the Secretary or Deputy level. During this time I have been:

Vice President
Speaker of the House x2
Party President of USWP x2
Secretary of Interior
Secretary of Media
Secretary of Homeland Security
Represented both 6th parties and USWP in congress 19 times
Been a member of SCI
Deputy Secretary of State

It has been a fun time, and much of that fun has come from the actions taken by the President at the time. When we have a president who does not feel it is their responsibility to bring enjoyment to the citizens of the eUS, I see a problem. I have tried to work within the system, but I have been able to change the path our country is going down under Trekker. A path where we are no longer shaping our destiny, but allowing others to make it for us.

It is with this in mind that I announce my candidacy for President of the eUS! Under my leadership I will guide our country toward a better path, and once again make America the decider of its own fate! I ask you to join me on this path, and help put me, SColbert, in the White House!

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