[SC4CP] A New Way
SColbert
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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Comments
First for a new way!
You were a crappy Speaker of the House. I'd hate to see you with any REAL power.
NO.
Israel Stevens. ❤
It's interesting to say the least. I'm listening go on....
Thanks for keeping an open mind.
Sure fire way to lose more players. Go for it!
I knew I could count on your support!
"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."
This paragraph makes you look like a massively opportunist, backstabbing, finger-pointing jerk. Quit while you're ahead.
I have spoken to Trekker extensively about my run. I told him last month what my plans were, and last week when I was unsure if I would still run he actually encouraged me to do it. There is nothing nefarious about my run.
You FN sucked as a Congress Member and really sucked as House Speaker, therefore I wouldn't vote you Dog Catcher...I might consider Clown...!
Well clown was my next choice, so I'll take it.
You have been his VP the entire time. So do you want to claim that he either gives 0 shit about his VPs opinion or have you been a part of the problem of us "reacting to others actions, rather than creating conditions"? If it is the first one, then why did you sign up for another month and didn't bother to voice your concerns a month ago?
My exact thought. Way to not do you job, VP.
eh. good luck
Will be interesting to see if certain groups are able to pull their heads out of their asses and deny you this.. or whether they derp it up, split a bunch of tkts and let you win. You've got a fair chance..
Thanks!
Good luck 🙂 you have my vote o/
Thank you!
I think of you as a good guy .. but .. I find it sad the only way you seem able to try and run a campaign is by trying to bash the current PotUS, of whom you've been serving under as VP. If you saw all these problems, why didn't you help, or better yet, do something about it?
I have not seen anything in this article that tells me how you plan to do better, and what, if anything you will improve. Just seems like a lot of negativity.
I hear you. I probably could have done better to change things from within, but there is only so much you can do with limited access. If a person is not open to the necessary change than other measures need to be taken. Me running for president is what I am doing about it.
I am noticing how predictable how a certain group cling to one another like a gaggle of old crones. They just kinda feed off of each others negative remarks, with the next one just adding to what the first one started.
Good Luck SColbert, despite the old biddies negativity.
You mean how everyone (except maybe 10 people from his own party) agrees that SColbert was a terrible Speaker?
Like that kind of predictability? Or did you mean something else?
Personally we haven't really met eye to eye. But there's worse people who could win. My vote will depend on what you do in the future. I would consider changing your campaign platform, looks more like a hack n slash type campaign currently. There's a reason I consider myself to be objective. Good luck seriously lol.
SC4CP!! Good Luck
Full support, SColbert.
Political Intrigue
Good luck!
Best of luck in your run!
I don't currently feel like I know you well enough to differentiate you as a candidate, but eh, good luck.
Now, let's see what you've got.
SC4CP! You got my vote man best of luck to you
I feel you on a lot of what you're saying. VP can't do the President's job for them - I can't comment on the examples of Trekker's reactionary policy you've mentioned, but you can't be blamed for President's mistakes to the extent some would want to. If there really is blame for anything Trekker was supposed to do, then you're absolving it by doing the only thing you can - exposing the problem.
Good luck. I still wouldn't trust you in the role, but you're running a campaign of ideas - we need more of that.
good luck
Good luck.
So, your whole ticket is based on "you aren't Trekker"?
#NoLoyalty #Blessed
As someone who once ran an extremely negative campaign against an incumbent, I really don't think this is the best route to go. Your ideas, talents, and accomplishments will be all too easily obscured if you go negative. I've always considered you a good friend and always will best of luck to you on this run Scolbert.
You're a good worker, but if you are going to be inactive, you should say that before the election.
Does anyone else have an erection?