[KJ4CP] A "Short" Introduction to me and my CP Run
Kapten Johnson
Some of you have probably already heard, I’ve decided to have a run at the Country President spot in the upcoming elections. I will during the coming days publish several articles explaining the ideas and what I will do during my possible term in the hot seat.
Although, this article is only a first announcement and I will only outline a few of my main ideas that I and my team will be working on, and introduce myself briefly.
I will start with the introduction, tell you a bit about my history here on Erepublik, the experience I’ve gained and how that will help me through a possible term as the CP. I promise, I will try to keep it short!
I came to this game in november 2010, first I wasn’t that into pretty much any part of the game, except the UKDP, which was the first party I joined and there was a good group of people running that party back then. Sadly, it gradually disappeared, along with my activity. Until the fall of 2012, when I joined The Legion, there I got introduced to the life of running a Military Unit along with some great friends. This also got me into my first job in the government as deputy Minister of Defence, a job that was very overwhelming, but at the same time taught me a lot.
The spring of 2013 was probably one of the most interesting times in Erepublik for me personally. I joined the UKRP, was elected as congressman three times and, my dearest friend, mittekemuis introduced me to Foreign Affairs. I started out as a simple ambassador in april, worked my way up to get a deputy position the following month. Which, along with the resignation of Thomas765, led to a promotion halfway through the month. My own opinion of that term would be that I was very stressed and did an average job, not surprising I think. At least I did a good enough job for Mr. Woldy to let me continue as Minister in june, turned out to be another hectic month with a lot of learning and creating relationships with other nations.
After a few months of less activity I was in January of 2014 once again elected congressman and since february I’ve been in the government every month holding numerous different positions; deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Minister of Education, Vice Country President, and twice as Minister of Foreign Affairs, and that’s only in the United Kingdom. In may I was chosen to be the Deputy Military Commander of Sirius, and has since been a part of the MC team, setting orders and discussing potential plans. During this month I am also the Deputy Minister of Defence in Turkey and Deputy Secretary General of Sirius.
All of this, with the variety of held positions and my contacts outside of the United Kingdom will certainly be a great asset to myself, the Ministries and to the UK. I will spend as much time as possible helping out the new government members with creating relationships with other nations just as I have already done.
Main Ideas
Finances
Due to the robbery of the UK’s funds this term, I will be trying to gain as much cash as possible during my term and will work closely with my MoF to come up with further ideas on how to do so.
Alliance & Allies
Lately Sirius has seen great success, with a new trial member, gaining control of all three of the gold mines that was the prize of the last tournament and freeing several members from their oppressors. I will also encourage closer work with proSirius nations and create better relations between the nations. This is where my knowledge and relations with other nations will be used to our advantage!
Mentoring
I like the idea of getting new players into the government and I will encourage everyone to apply for a spot in my cabinet. A lot of new members of government doesn’t get the proper introduction or mentoring that they need to become the best they can be, therefore I would like to have a Ministry of Education that is highly active in mentoring new members of government to achieve their absolute potential. This will be done in cooperation with all the other ministries and myself.
That’d be all for this first short announcement and I will release another article shortly. The next article will cover Home Affairs, Education and Finance. I will also start the applications, and as I said, I encourage everyone to apply. I will take in consideration your ideas, enthusiasm and experience.
Thank you for considering me as a potential Country President of this great nation. Keep your eyes open for more articles shortly.
Best regards,
Kapten Johnson
Country President Candidate
Comments
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Its been a pleasure to have seen you more recently progress and work so hard for both country and alliance. You certainly have proven your worth and ability many times over the last few months
Good luck 🙂
Same goes for you!
Thank you! o/
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You seem to be quite popular, my feed is being flooded by shouts of this article 😛
Good Luck 😉
Haha, thank you! 🙂
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Building cash for what? The next thief??
I assume that will involve trying to get taxes raised. Surely the safest place is in the pockets of the population.
The problem with that is game mechanics.
We need money in the treasury for MPPs, then money in orgs for COs. Money kept on the hands of citizen accounts is indeed the safest place for it, but it can't be used for anything government related.
I doubt congress would back upping tax any higher than the 2% its at now, though, so making more money will most likely involve monetary market fishing.
we dont need money in orgs for CO's, we just need it in MU's. Once it is there no one can touch it. I suggested this ages ago... I wish people would listen, BigAnt wouldn't have got his hands on so much!
Honestly, we can't think like that. We have to unite as a country and build for a brighter future!
And no, I will not try to raise taxes.
If Mitte and Iain are backing you, then you must be worth a shot! 🙂
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Do you have any ideas or are you just going to be another bland robot career-politican as I suspect you may be?
Ideas and policies will be announced in later articles.
BigAnt had ideas...
Having ideas does not automatically equal being batshit crazy.
He didn't really though did he? he just said stuff that hadn't been said for 6 months so it looked new...
I care more about having a confident and capable leader at the moment rather than someone who is going to make big changes. We need some consolidation after the chaos of Bigant, and Kapten Johnson is definitely a capable and experienced candidate. Probs not as interesting as Wayne but a safer bet for sure.
Of the two, I see Wayne as the safer bet for eUK
I support this candidate
Experienced & reasonable
UK will do well with KJ as CP
Thank you mittekemuis.
All the best to you!
Good luck to all involved.
ATO should be the only priority for any elected CP. Don't drop the sight from the problem...
Good luck. You are easily the best candidate and you have my support.
With the PTO threat still very real.Have the PPs of each party discussed anything at all about who to run for CP?
Or have we learned nothing at all and let numerous candidates enter to split the vote
Just saying
I hear what you're saying. To choose the right candidate to run we have to offer everyone our piece and let them discuss it. Also, if I end up with very few supporters, I will consider withdrawing.
I was'nt having a go at you mate,far from it.Its just that i had a PM from kdoggroundtwo,who also has an intention to run.Also Wayne has expressed an interest.I just think it would be prudent for all PPs and potential candidates to discuss this
I know, and I agree! It doesn't stop anyone who's willing from running though 🙁
Everybody support Wayne, quickly
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This guys great, worked with him really really well in our MoHA terms
It's a bit off that your history section is longer than your main ideas bit...
It's an introduction, as I mentioned, the real bit will be in future articles 🙂
It's cuz most of the eUK have no idea who he is.
Best of luck mate, looks like a strong program from a very good candidate. Your calm, composed nature and your FA contacts and experience are just what the UK needs right now!
Thank you! Means a lot to hear. o/
So its multiple commander kdoggroundtwo or Kapten Johnson...
I think that you all know answer...
Kapten you have our support ! All the best o7
P.S. Seronja znam da me volis al ne smaraj 😉
You seem to be the best candidate 🙂
Good luck!
"During this month I am also the Deputy Minister of Defence in Turkey and Deputy Secretary General of Sirius."
and you want to add eUK CP to that a couple of days after arriving back into the nation?
Well he is in Unity Alfa, go figger.
Goddam transnational organisations.
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Since I won't be in Turkey after the elections and the HQ elections are only a few days after the CP elections, that won't be a problem.
I understand why people might think I'd be a "TUP robot". I can tell you this, the only reason I'm in Unity, is because of the community. I like the members, but they will not be able to control or influence my decisions in any way. Also, you are right, I have been in a few political parties since joining, but never have I been in TUP.
I will in the upcoming articles try to explain what I will do and make sure that I am a candidate for the UK not for any specific party, and I encourage everyone to apply for a cabinet position and I will the best I can to fit everyone in, no matter their political affiliation.
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Of course you're a TUP robot, what else would you be?