Hail to the Chief: A commentary on the April Election and the new Presidency
Day 1,966, 18:53
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by Pontifex Ward
Quintessential Quote:
“A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.” - Theodore Roosevelt
Announcements
I think this is the perfect thought to start up this article. For the vote of a citizen really is a weapon, and is proof to the age old cliche that the pen is mightier than the sword. Of course, it is also true that the intentions behind the voter's action is just as important. While freedom to vote allows the individual to pursue the candidate he desires, it remains his civic duty to vote for a candidate that seeks to uphold American principle and American values. As responsibility and liberty are two sides of the same coin, we must strive to honor both, or honor none.
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It is from this line of thought, that I congratulate the citizens of this nation, for showing their support in favor of an American republic by shunning the A.F.A and their satellites at the ballot box. But before you pat yourselves on the back, take notice. This is just the beginning of a very long row with the subverters. We are in it until they say uncle for good. Whether this is next week or next year, we do not know. So buckle up and vote for real American candidates, who have proven that they go beyond the suit & tie.
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Now lets get down to the rub.
Newly, and duly elected President Vanek has agreed to an interview by this paper, for which we asked the following questions:
1) If you win, what can we expect from another term of a Vanek led America? Will there be any major policy shifts, or placement changes? And if there are any, what will these be and why is this so?
2) What kind of experience (political and otherwise) have you gained prior to running for President? How will this experience and skill benefit America if your given a second term?
3)Given a choice, what real life figure and eRep figure would you say inspires you? What reasons do you have for choosing these figures?
4) With alot of controversy of and about alliances, what was your personal favorite that you've be a part of, and for what reasons?
5) With CoT and America's involvement pretty hot on all channels, what is your opinion on the alliance. Would we see continued involvement during a second term or would we break off. What are your reasons for your choice? How does this choice and these reasons benefit the country?
6) Overall, how do you feel about America's international relations? How could, how would, and how should they be improved in your eyes?
7) Highlighting the major campaign areas in the world at present (the Sino-Russian conflict, the Argentinian-British War, and the ever present European Free-for-All), what will be our nations position in these and any other similar conflicts at the time of your second term?
8: In the event of your not winning, what would you do in your post-election career? Would you consider running again in the future? Why or why not would you run?
9) Whats your personal opinion of the top 5 parties and their candidates? Anything you wish to say to them?
10) If you could sum up your first term personal experience as President in a few words, what would they be?
*We attempted to interview the other candidates, but the Sulejami & ghinculov graciously declined, and Ronald Gipper Reagan could not be reached for comment. Vanek's answers are as follows.
1) Three members of my cabinet are changing. Paul Proteus will be Secretary of the Media, Oblige doesn't have the time or energy for another month, and Paul is a fun writer. rainysunday is having RL problems, so she is taking the month off and Othere is the new Secretary of Interior. Finally Artela is going to be a NSC Chairwoman for the month, helping out on the military side.
As for policy, over the next few days we should be going for some bonuses.
2) I was the USA Minister of Defense (NSC Chairman) for over a year, and Terra SC for over six months. So I know everyone that matters internationally, and have a lot of contacts.
3) idk
4) Terra was my favorite, when it worked well it worked, and had some great successes.
5) Our admittance into CoT is up to CoT. They can take us in with our views on TWO and say that they are ok with not being TWO's puppets, or they can refuse to break with TWO and veto us. Its up to them.
6) They are fine, we have been able to remain cordial with most nations even if fighting them on the battlefield, and many nations have stepped up to assist us in our ATO operations.
7) We are neutral in Argentina-UK, allied with Chile and Brazil against Argentina in South America, neutral in Poland-Turkey, and allied with Bulgaria in their campaign in Saudi Arabia and Egypt versus Greece.
8: Well, I won, but I imagine my post-Presidential career will be much the same as my previous, helping out in the War departments.
9) Feds, USWP, AMP, and WTP are cool. There is a lot of diversity in the parties not trying to destroy America, which I like to see. Feds have their thing, AMP and the rest have theirs, it makes a good atmosphere in my opinion. AFA is of course trying to destroy the country through PTO.
10) Lots of friend requests and some of the most random pms ever.
Top Talking Points
Taking what I can, with minor adjustments, it seems a lot of officials will be retaining their offices of choice. Whether this is for good or ill shall be shown in the following weeks. Policy wise, the bonuses possibility should give a little moral boost to all present. In so far, they will remain the same as the previous term.
Bringing out his past experience, Vanek has served ample time as a Secretary of Defense, among other positions. He says that this gives him the international knowledge and connections to plan matters accordingly. As we will see, this may prove useful in more ways than one when dealing with the ever changing circumstances in the larger world. Making sure to add that CoT admission is at their expense, they can either take us or TWO. Balls in their court.
Stating that America's street cred is intact, even thriving, this will no doubt effect how we approach all international conflicts. Bracing with our allies in Brazil and Chile against the Argentinians, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our ally of Bulgaria against their enemies in the Middle East.
To finish off, we certainly have a one hell of a a term to look forward to, but this is but a single step into the large road of the future. So in the words of Winston, Keep Buggering On!
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Have suggestion for the paper? Leave it in your comment, and I'll take a spin on it.
Thanks for your reading!
“A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.” - Theodore Roosevelt
Announcements
I think this is the perfect thought to start up this article. For the vote of a citizen really is a weapon, and is proof to the age old cliche that the pen is mightier than the sword. Of course, it is also true that the intentions behind the voter's action is just as important. While freedom to vote allows the individual to pursue the candidate he desires, it remains his civic duty to vote for a candidate that seeks to uphold American principle and American values. As responsibility and liberty are two sides of the same coin, we must strive to honor both, or honor none.
===========================================================================
===========================================================================
It is from this line of thought, that I congratulate the citizens of this nation, for showing their support in favor of an American republic by shunning the A.F.A and their satellites at the ballot box. But before you pat yourselves on the back, take notice. This is just the beginning of a very long row with the subverters. We are in it until they say uncle for good. Whether this is next week or next year, we do not know. So buckle up and vote for real American candidates, who have proven that they go beyond the suit & tie.
=========================================================================
=========================================================================
Now lets get down to the rub.
Newly, and duly elected President Vanek has agreed to an interview by this paper, for which we asked the following questions:
1) If you win, what can we expect from another term of a Vanek led America? Will there be any major policy shifts, or placement changes? And if there are any, what will these be and why is this so?
2) What kind of experience (political and otherwise) have you gained prior to running for President? How will this experience and skill benefit America if your given a second term?
3)Given a choice, what real life figure and eRep figure would you say inspires you? What reasons do you have for choosing these figures?
4) With alot of controversy of and about alliances, what was your personal favorite that you've be a part of, and for what reasons?
5) With CoT and America's involvement pretty hot on all channels, what is your opinion on the alliance. Would we see continued involvement during a second term or would we break off. What are your reasons for your choice? How does this choice and these reasons benefit the country?
6) Overall, how do you feel about America's international relations? How could, how would, and how should they be improved in your eyes?
7) Highlighting the major campaign areas in the world at present (the Sino-Russian conflict, the Argentinian-British War, and the ever present European Free-for-All), what will be our nations position in these and any other similar conflicts at the time of your second term?
8: In the event of your not winning, what would you do in your post-election career? Would you consider running again in the future? Why or why not would you run?
9) Whats your personal opinion of the top 5 parties and their candidates? Anything you wish to say to them?
10) If you could sum up your first term personal experience as President in a few words, what would they be?
*We attempted to interview the other candidates, but the Sulejami & ghinculov graciously declined, and Ronald Gipper Reagan could not be reached for comment. Vanek's answers are as follows.
1) Three members of my cabinet are changing. Paul Proteus will be Secretary of the Media, Oblige doesn't have the time or energy for another month, and Paul is a fun writer. rainysunday is having RL problems, so she is taking the month off and Othere is the new Secretary of Interior. Finally Artela is going to be a NSC Chairwoman for the month, helping out on the military side.
As for policy, over the next few days we should be going for some bonuses.
2) I was the USA Minister of Defense (NSC Chairman) for over a year, and Terra SC for over six months. So I know everyone that matters internationally, and have a lot of contacts.
3) idk
4) Terra was my favorite, when it worked well it worked, and had some great successes.
5) Our admittance into CoT is up to CoT. They can take us in with our views on TWO and say that they are ok with not being TWO's puppets, or they can refuse to break with TWO and veto us. Its up to them.
6) They are fine, we have been able to remain cordial with most nations even if fighting them on the battlefield, and many nations have stepped up to assist us in our ATO operations.
7) We are neutral in Argentina-UK, allied with Chile and Brazil against Argentina in South America, neutral in Poland-Turkey, and allied with Bulgaria in their campaign in Saudi Arabia and Egypt versus Greece.
8: Well, I won, but I imagine my post-Presidential career will be much the same as my previous, helping out in the War departments.
9) Feds, USWP, AMP, and WTP are cool. There is a lot of diversity in the parties not trying to destroy America, which I like to see. Feds have their thing, AMP and the rest have theirs, it makes a good atmosphere in my opinion. AFA is of course trying to destroy the country through PTO.
10) Lots of friend requests and some of the most random pms ever.
Top Talking Points
Taking what I can, with minor adjustments, it seems a lot of officials will be retaining their offices of choice. Whether this is for good or ill shall be shown in the following weeks. Policy wise, the bonuses possibility should give a little moral boost to all present. In so far, they will remain the same as the previous term.
Bringing out his past experience, Vanek has served ample time as a Secretary of Defense, among other positions. He says that this gives him the international knowledge and connections to plan matters accordingly. As we will see, this may prove useful in more ways than one when dealing with the ever changing circumstances in the larger world. Making sure to add that CoT admission is at their expense, they can either take us or TWO. Balls in their court.
Stating that America's street cred is intact, even thriving, this will no doubt effect how we approach all international conflicts. Bracing with our allies in Brazil and Chile against the Argentinians, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our ally of Bulgaria against their enemies in the Middle East.
To finish off, we certainly have a one hell of a a term to look forward to, but this is but a single step into the large road of the future. So in the words of Winston, Keep Buggering On!
============================================================================
If you enjoyed my soapbox, vote up. Like what you see? Subscribe for a bi-daily coverage of all your eRep needs. Keeping you informed where you want it, when you want it.
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Thanks for your reading!
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with respect, I have grown weary of players insisting that our team is a country. It confuses a lot of issues and leads to: " As responsibility and liberty are two sides of the same coin, we must strive to honor both, or honor none. " and "it remains his civic duty to vote for a candidate that seeks to uphold American principle and American values". It seems like puffing to me. Maybe I'm just grumpy.
It's a valid point.
I can't verify the grumpy part.
I don't puff, and I try not to come off that way and this is how I mean what I say. As a geo-political game, eRepublik is based off the real world when it comes to nations. So it is only natural to refer to players within America and that hold American citizenship, as Americans. Though the debate for them being true Americans is for another time, they no less, fall under the label. I am not trying to confuse, I am simply stating a intellectual point. A citizen recognizes that with freedom comes responsibility to apply that freedom. In this case, at the ballot box. In short, don't vote for a hack, especially a known hack.
yours is not an uncommon approach and I don't reprove you for it. I sound a caution. Although our teams have been given the names of countries, we are much more a team than country. Liberty is probably not a useful concept in this game or in relation to team members but it has a certain resonance because of its association with the values of modern nation states. It is entirely possible, and I think infinitely more persuasive, to use "team" concepts to make the point that members should not empower a known hack. Tyranny, another often abused concept, is equally inappropriate and distracts from what I think should be the main focus: fair-play. There are many other examples and they are often put to yeoman's service by the very people you oppose precisely because they have a "natural" appeal and credibility in a game which uses country names/flags/verbiage. ("puffing" was probably an inartful and archaic choice of words revealing my background and age - don't sweat it). Oh and forgot to say that the article was a very good one indeed, which I enjoyed and which does you credit.
I understand the truth in what you say. I've re-read through it, and I believe the idea I communicating got caught in the wrong vernacular. I'll be sure to add that to all future articles when on the subject. Thanks.
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Voted, very good interview questions with great President in it.
I'd only put answers below each question..this way I have to scroll up&down all the time.
Question 1.
Answer 1.
Question 2.
Answer 2.
etc.
I've come realize that annoyance as well. My next article will be better formated 🙂
You have too good questions not to do it. Good luck, I'm looking forward to your next article.
A good read.