[Election] Presidential Debate
TheSocialistChicken
eCANADA'S PREMIERE BUSINESS MAGAZINE SINCE DAY 1790
The following is a transcript from the Presidential Debate between Mann551, incumbent Country President of eCanada and leader of Orion, and EZStreet, Former Country President and Current Congressman.
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
Hello, eCanada. My name is TheSocialistChicken. This morning we are taking part in the first presidential debate in a long time, if not years. At one podium is Mann551, and at the other, is EZStreet. I will let the candidates for office introduce themselves.
EZStreet, POO
hi everyone! you should know me as a former cp and the creator of the personal development grant ( The PDG) I have been playing for 10 years mostly 2 click and actively for about 2 years
Mann551, CPF
Hello, Bonjour. I am Mann551. I've played for just over 8 years, on and off again. I've been consistently involved in the eCanadian government each month since February of 2018
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
The rules for todays debate are simple. There will be five questions pertaining to the responsible government of Canada, and it's various facets. Each candidate has 3 minutes to make his argument, and there will be no interruptions. The arguments take the form of paragraphs. If the candidate does not respond to the rebuttal of another in 45 seconds, he yields his time. Are you both in agreement?
EZStreet, POO
yes
Mann551, CPF
yes
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
In that case, we shall begin.
We start with a softball
What, to you, are the greatest aspects of the eCanadian community and player character. What makes this community the best. As the challenger, EZStreet has this question first.
EZStreet, POO
lol well, this is a funny question because I don't nessciarlly think Canada does have the best community or at least on what spectrum? we are not the biggest or strongest or maybe not even the best BUT we are very loyal and supportive of each other and our new players maybe in this aspect Canada is the best. maybe not that's for the eCanada gods to judge.
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
Mr. President, it is your turn to rebut.
Mann551, CPF
eCanada definitely has a fairly unique community, in that we all generally agree on the overarching direction which we should be taking. While there are disagreements on the path towards a common goal, we all agree on the common goal, and we go about arriving their in a fairly courteous manner. Some might even say, a Canadian manner. Sorry, eh?
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
Thank you, gentlemen.
Now, both of you gentlemen have centerpiece programs, with generally similar goals. What are the Merits of your programs? Mr. EZStreet?
EZStreet, POO
its pretty simple more money faster into the hands of ecandians with less restrictions. for years our money has been wasted on gold grabbing trolls, failed wars and stagnit investments. it's time to stop botched programs and just get the money to the players.
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
Mr. President?
Mann551, CPF
While Mr. EZStreet and myself have similar goals of getting national funds into the hands of eCanadians, the program which he promotes does not give incentive for people to use the funds to grow eCanada. Each player gets a set amount of funds and it is not merit based, as the program which I am attempting to continue on does.
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
Mr. EZStreet, do you have a rebuttal?
EZStreet, POO
this 45 seconds to short lol, kids overpowered. short response if the money given to citizens increase ecanada economy and GDP whether they like it or not
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
In that case, we can extend the rebuttal time to 90 seconds.
And we continue with the question. What are the direct costs of each program, and what, if the numbers have been analyzed, is the direct benefit of the program?
Mr. President, lets have you first.
Mann551, CPF
Sure thing. The WestJet Rewards Program is funded with public funds, with a base amount of 25,000 cc, and increasing by 1,000 cc for each person involved. Currently there are 19 people involved in the program, which gives a total cost of 44,000 cc for the kills, plus an additional 500 cc for each rank up a player does, as long as they are above the Aviator rank. That is a per week amount, which comes out to approximately 180,000 cc in a 4 week period. This is money handed directly to citizens in response for them fighting in the air and improving their air rank, thereby also improving Canada's military capabilities in the air
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
Mr. Congressman?
EZStreet, POO
its difficult to say without solid numbers of people that sign up but generally we have apx 30 sign ups and we try to get the 6-10k each
so around 180K to 300k monthly and it's for them to buy food,weapon gold or expand housing basically anything.
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
Thank you, Mr. Congressman. Mr. President, do you have a rebuttal for his argument?
Mann551, CPF
Like I've said before, we both have similar goals in getting money into the hands of the players, we just have different methods of doing that. The Personal Development Grant does accomplish getting money into the hands of citizens, and I have personally benefitted from it in the past. I personal believe a more responsible approach is to make the handing out of funds merit based.
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
Thank you, Mr. President. From here we move to the last two questions. You both have the same overall goals, should you be elected. I just want to ask, in case there isn't perfect hegemony, what, if anything, will change to our foreign policy should you be elected.
Mr.EZStreet?
EZStreet, POO
Nothing yet directly
internationally we have a very comfortable Position their is not reason to change that.
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
Mr. President, have you a rebuttal or response?
Mann551, CPF
Our foreign policy has pretty much remained the same throughout the last few different presidents, whether it has been myself, Lawkee, Exalted Druid or NerfMinions. Ultimately, it would be to maintain good relations with Serbia and Romania, work closely with our Orion allies, and assist with Asterian objectives in what ways we are able
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
The last question is along similar lines. If elected CP, and Asteria request it, would you enter Canada into the Seventh World War that is currently being fought in Europe, or enter into the American occupation. Mr.Mann551 will have the first chance at this last question.
Mann551, CPF
If Asteria were to request our presence in these wars, then they are likely offering their military support in the battles as well, so I would assist. That being said, it makes more sense for Asteria to keep Canada out of the war as much as possible, as we are assisting them economically. Nonetheless, the war seems to come to us every couple of months through an airstrike on Northwest Territories or Nunavut
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
Mr. Congressman?
EZStreet, POO
I would stick with out long time allies within Orion but my own personally belief would be to go into america. I would make sure they knew that but would confirm that with allies
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
Gentlemen, our official questions are over, but I have one more I would like to ask.
What, in your own opinion, is the best way to reinvigorate the eRepublik community, and breathe life back into this game?
Mr. Congressman?
We can get back to the Congressman in a few moments. Mr. President?
Mann551, CPF
It is really a hard thing to say. Part of me would like to say that the admins should deal with the multi-accounts and bots, but at the same time, that will ruin the game for a majority of players, and most of them are also pack buyers, which removes the monetary reason to keep the game running. So I really have no idea on this one.
EZStreet, POO
agreed, without serious admin intervention were doomed lol
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
And with that, this Presidential debate is at a close. Thank you both for agreeing to this debate. Do either of you have a closing statement?
Mann551, CPF
It really doesn't matter who you vote for in the end, so long as you show up and vote on March 5th. Whether you vote for myself, or whether you vote for EZStreet, the only way we can truly represent the eCanadian people is if as many of you as possible vote. I'd also like to wish best of luck to my opponent, EZStreet. Thank you Mr. Moderator for doing this debate.
EZStreet, POO
Thank you Mann and TSC for your time here today, Thank you to the citizens for reading, playing and voting! GL to Mann in the Elections, See you at the poll!
TheSocialistChicken, Moderator
And with that, we let the great Canadian democratic system let it do it's work, and we await an electoral return from the election committee on March 6th. I thank both candidates for their time, and with them good luck on March 5th. For the Presidential Debate, hosted by the eCanadian Business Weekly, this is TheSocialistChicken. Stay Classy, eCanada!
I expect all Canadians will conduct their civic duties, and vote for the candidate who best represents their views and beliefs, and with whom they most agree. I will see everyone on Election Day, and wish the Candidates good luck with their final few days of campaigning.
Moderating for the eCanadian Business Weekly, this is TheSocialistChicken. Stay informed, eCanada!
Comments
Off topic question
Do Socialist chicken wings taste better then normal?
100% The Chicken or your Socialist enemies always tastes better!
Well, there's certainly more of them.
Unless you're rich. In which case there's none.
And you're in a camp.
Atleast Socialist Chicken wings are a little bit liter than communist chicken wings. Communist chicken wings are something else, ooh boy.
haven't had time to read yet til this evening but I think this is totally awesome to be involved in how conclusions are reached and that decisions are being debated for perspectives. this is what i believe leads to progress. (being Canadian attitudes have to be element of course.) respectfully
"...my own personally belief would be to go into america. "
~EZ
I am 100% against going into the US for any reason save one. That would be if they invaded Canada again. When the US succumbed to our war of attrition several years ago there was no Non Agression Pact or any other written agreement. They wanted to know our terms, I told them "GTFO and don't come back.". They asked what was in it for them, I promised that Canada would never bother them. I realize that I'm in no position to enforce that promise but so far it's been respected. When we first MPPed Serbia I pointed out our promise to which Serbia agreed to not use Canada as a shortcut to invade the US. So personally I hope that the gentleman's agreement can be maintained.
My one reason is simpler.......geography. No avoiding it.
Have done so for 2 or 3 years now.
hey if were allowed to dream, a world were canada Owns its own Shorts would be amazing!!
Great stuff 🙂
I am against giving people money for free and I could accept giving money to people if they have to work for it. That way they will keep interest in the game and make their game better. Earn a few things here or there with some extra cash and everyone wins.
I like EZStreet but my vote goes to Mann!
Good luck both! 😃
I just hate having to fight in Specific Battles and Apply that so some Thread to get credit. I want to fight when/If i can and the Money eCanada gets from Rental income is eCanadians money. not the governments money to restrict and Allow them to have "if" they work for it. Its BS because the work we have done for it is to rent our country out.
Well, we can't agree on everything 🙂
o7
EZStreet used to Sell Citizenships to foreigners when he was Minister of Immigration
This was unreported and just put the gold into his own pocket
It's how he got the nickname "SleazyStreet"
100% off base. We used to approve for 1Gold and I would take 0.1 as a transaction fee. Get your facts Straight.
SleazyStreet in Action
https://www.erepublik.com/mk/article/the-ezstreet-scandal-aka-how-to-get-ezmoney--1951048/1/20
Making Canada Weaker again, as always. Good Leadership "Elite Player"
I dont play this game to be trolled by you fucking goofs. Fuck it im done. It i do win today I will take every piece of shit dollar out of the account just to fuck you. Im done with this game and Cock suckers who suck the fun out of this b/s
I think its kind of harsh that EZ would Threaten and attack everyone based on one person having a vendetta. Especially having such momentum to win.. It looks like Rolo was looking for someones goat and got a herd instead. I feel bad for EZ being labeled and attacked in such a way but at same time I can see how/why that developed. No offense Rolo.
Sorry for your situation EZ. I hope you recoup from it all quickly.
I think that tirade should have been directed at 1 person (and better in private than to everyone.) I'm going to try not to be offended and just move on from it. (Here no evil see no evil.) I am now deaf, dumb, and blind on the subject. (I hope I didn't just step into the middle of a gun fight. I don't do well with holes in me.)
So sorry if I offended anyone. Kinda diving into a devilish abyss posting that. May be banished to hell for it but I feel strong feelings about what happened so here i am with my head on block and waiting potential judgment. Trying to be impartial but its hard while sensitive emotions may be involved.
DON'T FEED THE TROLLS. This game is not worth getting upset over.
An honest to goodness debate, eh? Who would have thought I'd be around to see one of these again? Maybe not all is dead from the good old days, just on hiatus.
Keep it up, chicky!
Still got it after all these years.....
Really? Still got it? What exactly have you got, Sally? You blew your load on a CP election based on some contrived controversy from 10 years ago! You helped secure another election victory for Mann. You lost a potential ally (assuming EZ was actually corrupt, which you obviously believed to be the case) that you might have leveraged to gain the relevance and attention you desire. Yep, sunshine, you still got it. Keep up the good work!
Simulare,... don't fall for it. He likes to run a collection of goats. Don't let him get your goat. He just wants to start more drama. He knows exactly what he is doing when he makes these statements. Be careful when you make the decision if you want to give in to him, or bite your tongue.
I hope my advice is not offensive. Nothing but good intention intended here.