Presidential MonkeyBusiness, Day 1556
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by Kronos Q
Article music: Walk Off the Earth's cover of Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know".
A Pardon for Rolo
As my article stated yesterday, I veto'd Congress' decision to pardon Rolo Tahmasee. I stand by the veto.
The following is a quote from my comment on Rolo's article yesterday:
"I veto'd the pardon because it didn't seem that Congress was quite aware of what it was doing. It was a rushed discussion with misrepresented information. They can feel free to think it over and try again. My reasoning wouldn't be valid anymore, so I wouldn't be in a place to veto it again."
Congress doesn't need to overturn my veto to pardon Rolo. It needs to take the time to get everyone involved in the discussion, then try again. Yes, I did change my mind when it came to "interfering" with the vote; it wasn't because of the vote itself, but because of how it was handled.
Rabble, rabble, rabble
I have enjoyed reading the comments on the articles about this subject. Reading between the lines, when there's nothing there, seems to be a favourite pass-time for some people. Which is understandable, conspiracy theories can always be a fun thing to ponder. Plus, it makes me look bad to the uninformed, therefore making the other side win. Right? That's how it works, no? Oh well, we can never get away from the Drama-Llama.
I say what I mean. I have always been one for transparency, since it never does any good to hide things. I acted on scenarios by what I believed was right, and I do not regret doing so. Being an internet game and all, there's not much else I can say except for that.
The Less Vocal
I've had a few people message me about the veto, thanking me for it. In particular, there was this one quote, "I know a lot of key citizens have been quite vocal in the press about their opposition to the pardon, but I wanted to let you know there are even more of us who are just as opposed to it, though less vocal."
"though less vocal"
Therein lies the problem. If Congress votes again to pardon Rolo, I will not be veto'ing whatever decision they make. If the "more of us" wants their opinions to be considered, they need to be vocal. If you are not voicing your opinion, then your opinion is never heard, and is never counted. Please, be vocal, or else the opposition will.
Presidential Scenario #4
And the show must be on. We are down to three participants, as Andrew McKenzie Caine has resigned due to a disagreement with the Executive.
Scenario #4
"You are the Vice-President, mid-way through the term. The President has to leave on a trip that lasts four days, while the country is in important military coordination with our allies. What do you do to take his place while he is away?"
Explanation
Just read below, not much to explain
Gary Hubert: Published here.
George Beeman: Published here.
JohnSmith 2k9: Published here.
Thursday to Sunday
As I've said the whole term, I will be taking a "vacation" nearer the end of the term. That "vacation" is a university conference, where I will be gone from Thursday evening to Sunday evening. I know, what terrible timing, but alas, when it's booked three months in advance, there's nothing much that can be done.
I will still have internet access, so all the CP buttons will still be pressed. I will be keeping myself updated with what's going on, but I doubt I will have all that much time to participate in the going-ons themselves. Gary Hubert will be the acting-CP, as I believe he has the best response to scenario #4, and has had good responses for previous scenarios as well.
Annd that's all I have for now. As always, if there's anything you'd like me to talk about in my next article, please make a suggestion in the comments.
Stay tuned for more articles by subscribing to my newspaper, and help others to see this as well by voting it up and shouting it as well.
Thank you for reading!
President of eCanada.
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012.
A Pardon for Rolo
As my article stated yesterday, I veto'd Congress' decision to pardon Rolo Tahmasee. I stand by the veto.
The following is a quote from my comment on Rolo's article yesterday:
"I veto'd the pardon because it didn't seem that Congress was quite aware of what it was doing. It was a rushed discussion with misrepresented information. They can feel free to think it over and try again. My reasoning wouldn't be valid anymore, so I wouldn't be in a place to veto it again."
Congress doesn't need to overturn my veto to pardon Rolo. It needs to take the time to get everyone involved in the discussion, then try again. Yes, I did change my mind when it came to "interfering" with the vote; it wasn't because of the vote itself, but because of how it was handled.
Rabble, rabble, rabble
I have enjoyed reading the comments on the articles about this subject. Reading between the lines, when there's nothing there, seems to be a favourite pass-time for some people. Which is understandable, conspiracy theories can always be a fun thing to ponder. Plus, it makes me look bad to the uninformed, therefore making the other side win. Right? That's how it works, no? Oh well, we can never get away from the Drama-Llama.
I say what I mean. I have always been one for transparency, since it never does any good to hide things. I acted on scenarios by what I believed was right, and I do not regret doing so. Being an internet game and all, there's not much else I can say except for that.
The Less Vocal
I've had a few people message me about the veto, thanking me for it. In particular, there was this one quote, "I know a lot of key citizens have been quite vocal in the press about their opposition to the pardon, but I wanted to let you know there are even more of us who are just as opposed to it, though less vocal."
"though less vocal"
Therein lies the problem. If Congress votes again to pardon Rolo, I will not be veto'ing whatever decision they make. If the "more of us" wants their opinions to be considered, they need to be vocal. If you are not voicing your opinion, then your opinion is never heard, and is never counted. Please, be vocal, or else the opposition will.
Presidential Scenario #4
And the show must be on. We are down to three participants, as Andrew McKenzie Caine has resigned due to a disagreement with the Executive.
Scenario #4
"You are the Vice-President, mid-way through the term. The President has to leave on a trip that lasts four days, while the country is in important military coordination with our allies. What do you do to take his place while he is away?"
Explanation
Just read below, not much to explain
😉
Gary Hubert: Published here.
George Beeman: Published here.
JohnSmith 2k9: Published here.
Thursday to Sunday
As I've said the whole term, I will be taking a "vacation" nearer the end of the term. That "vacation" is a university conference, where I will be gone from Thursday evening to Sunday evening. I know, what terrible timing, but alas, when it's booked three months in advance, there's nothing much that can be done.
I will still have internet access, so all the CP buttons will still be pressed. I will be keeping myself updated with what's going on, but I doubt I will have all that much time to participate in the going-ons themselves. Gary Hubert will be the acting-CP, as I believe he has the best response to scenario #4, and has had good responses for previous scenarios as well.
Annd that's all I have for now. As always, if there's anything you'd like me to talk about in my next article, please make a suggestion in the comments.
Stay tuned for more articles by subscribing to my newspaper, and help others to see this as well by voting it up and shouting it as well.
Thank you for reading!
President of eCanada.
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012.
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"Congress doesn't need to overturn my veto to pardon Rolo. It needs to take the time to get everyone involved in the discussion, then try again."
If this is the bases for the veto then something is wrong and wrong that so many support it
It lasted the required amount of time according to our laws, the same amount of time an Impeachment debate would last which is one of the most important debates to have.
I understand how people would be agaisnt a pardon but for the life of me I dont understand how people can have a clear conscience supporting a veto based on your accusation that it wasnt handled properly.
This pardon question is to big for congress or the CP to make. Hold a national REFERENDUM!
let the citizens decide. A two week vote on the forums should be a good enough to get the majority of eCanadians involved in the vote.
"I will not be veto'ing whatever decision they make."
Deja vu much? Yeah, I think you said that about 3 days ago
"I understand how people would be against a pardon but for the life of me I dont understand how people can have a clear conscience supporting a veto based on your accusation that it wasn't handled properly." -crisfire
probably for a similar reason that it would be acceptable to pardon Rolo unconditionally. just saying. the whole situation is pretty messed up, so i am surprised that you "don't understand how people could have a clear conscience". I mean you started this fire.
He didn't start the fire...
It was always burning since the eWorld's been turning.....
Gary Hubert will do a fine job.
Although I would like to take full credit for Gary's grooming for the role, that would be self-effacing and completely false. I will insist on taking partial credit though, Gary was a solid minister in my cabinets and I have am not surprised at all that he emerged from this pack of five to get the nod from Kronos.
Congrats Gary.
Also, I think this CP scenario thing is a fantastic development. This provides so much fat to chew on that it keeps the trolls generally occupied. It took a pardon of Rolo to get Kronos involved in a crisis this term, think about that, the order of magnitude required was a padron of Rolo. The scenarios are a great distraction which permits the CP to "git bid'ness dun".
It took a pardon of Rolo to get KronosQ involved........AT ALL
Second term mirroring First term precisely - this time with VP "game" distractions....
Good stuff! I'll try my best to run the country in Kronos' absence. And Addy, you do get some partial credit for that. 😛 I learned a ton while I was your minister. I am very thankful for the opportunity you, Aeriala, and Kronos presented me with.
No we didn't light it
But we tried to fight it.
Clever music video, ty for sharing. Heard that song a couple days ago and now it's stuck in my head again.
Yeah, those English teachers are overrated, lol! Here's another funny vid to complement your title:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGQmdoK_ZfY
Keep up the good work, KQ.
I noticed that Addy likes taking credit for things he in reality didn't have much to do with.
oh hey, 12 Monkeys by chance has a great cross-over scene with Rolo escaping amid monkey business, but that's for those literary folks to over-analyze (MOO features in it too?):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8t5cRlRivA
"probably for a similar reason that it would be acceptable to pardon Rolo unconditionally. just saying. the whole situation is pretty messed up, so i am surprised that you "don't understand how people could have a clear conscience". I mean you started this fire."
Funny, the pardon passed so i guess it was mostly acceptable.
The reasons given for the Veto are BS. Kronos thought that Congress would deny the pardon and when we didnt he blamed Congress for acting improperly when we acted exactly how he has when he has been a congressman, I mean how many times has he voted on a motion when the debate lasted 24 hours?
This isnt about Congress acting improperly its about not liking the results.
I have to agree with Cris on this one.
Chewy, you don't know me and you have never tried to get to know me.
Gary was in my cabinet for four months, the first time on a referral, the last three on his record.
I am not disagreeing with crisfire, just saying that it is outlandish for him to claim that he doesn't "understand how people can have a clear conscience supporting a veto", when the entire situation was caused by a lack of conscience.
"I think it'd be cool to get four porpoises, a wet nigerian and do the merry lunch limbo" - Newt Gincrich (http://tinyurl.com/7vtp6ce)
Addy I didn't say you didn't do anything I'm just stating that you do like to take credit, while you were CP you took credit for Population rises which you didn't do alone did you?