The National Atlasian: Keeping You Informed

[Gabu]

Wow, the Libertarian candidate jumps into second place.

[King]

Wow, the Libertarian candidate jumps into second place.

The LP.org will do an article on this I bet...

LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATE FOR SENATE GET 33% OF VOTE IN FANTASY ELECTION, COMES IN CLOSE SECOND

[Gabu]

Haha, yeah, kind of like Al reporting a 100% victory as Mayor of West Viginia.

[Siege40]

Just under 5 hours until the election ends... knowing my luck their'll be a tie, lol.

Siege

[King]

I probably won't be online for that, but whoever wins must say the oath:

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of (insert office name here), and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Atlas Forum, so help me Dave.

[badnarikin04]

Siege, we will probably get better turnout when this seat is up for re-election around late-December....

I did mean it as a joke. It's an offbeat election, with similar candidates, there's not too much interest I suppose.

Siege

You think i'm similar to MAS and yourself?

Well apparently people don't know me too well.

[Colin]

Current Results

Siege 40- 3 (50%)
Badnarikin04- 2 (33%)
MAS 117- 1 (16%)

Current Voter Turnout (as of 8:58 pm 11/7): 35%

[King]

The Polling Unit @ The National Atlasian now has enough data to project Governor Siege40 the winner of the open Senate race in District 2 with 98% Precients Reporting. The UL has now held the seat since the birth of the Constitution.

Siege40: 50%
Badnarikin04: 33%
MAS117: 16%

[Peter]

Whoever said this is the worst turnout ever did not see the runoff election in one of the original seats in which Harry won. He was the only voter who voted, and surprisingly, it was for himself. Fortunately we are beyond that. BTW, I enjoy last minute voting, don't ask me why.

[King]

Thats when this forum had a low population. The turnout for our last special election (King v. Gabu for District 5 Senate) was 53%.

We need to figure out some way to advertise the Fantasy Elections to the rest of the boards.

[Peter]

The Polling Unit @ The National Atlasian now has enough data to project Governor Siege40 the winner of the open Senate race in District 2 with 98% Precients Reporting. The UL has now held the seat since the birth of the Constitution.

Siege40: 50%
Badnarikin04: 33%
MAS117: 16%

How do the pollsters explain away the fact that the last 2% of precincts caused a swing of 14% to Siege?

[King]

The Polling Unit @ The National Atlasian now has enough data to project Governor Siege40 the winner of the open Senate race in District 2 with 98% Precients Reporting. The UL has now held the seat since the birth of the Constitution.

Siege40: 50%
Badnarikin04: 33%
MAS117: 16%

How do the pollsters explain away the fact that the last 2% of precincts caused a swing of 14% to Siege?

Maybe that 2% included Boston, Hartford, Newark, or some other major city in D2.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Uncounted provisional ballots?

[King]

Uncounted provisional ballots?

That could be it, too.

[Colin]

Siege Wins
Siege is New District 2 Senator

In an election with a horrible turnout former Gov. Siege was able to win against opponents MAS 117 and Badnarikin04 by 4 votes to MAS’s 1 and Badnarik’s 2. The official turnout for the election was around 41%. Siege was helped by Peter Bell’s last minute vote. We here at the National Atlasian wish siege the best and we extend a warm thank you to all the candidates.

[Colin]

Constitutional Crisis? I Think Not
Ernest vs. Fritz and the Amendment Race

I would like to be the first to say that I agree with the ruling of the court considering the powers of the Senate in the Ernest vs. Fritz case but I would also like to say that the scrambling around for a solution is helping anything. There are currently two major working amendments being produced by esteemed members of the Senate, like Bono, and Governor Ernest. While I consider both of these a step forward into providing a defined list of the powers of the central government I have to be worried about some things. The recent scramble to get a working amendment to the floor of the Senate has been mind boggling. Almost all other laws, acts, bills and amendments in the fourth Senate are being stalled by this mass push toward an amendment. While I consider that there is quite a need for this new amendment the rush toward amending the Constitution has been very fast and very fierce. People were talking about amending only minutes after the Supreme Court handed down their decision, and after people stopped complaining. Senators Steven Nick and Bono both came up with amendments, Steven Nick’s being a copy of the US Constitution, as well as Governor Ernest. Now which ever one comes to vote is the matter it’s the thinking that this is a major Atlasian Constitutional Crisis that must be dealt with faster than IrishDem proposing more tax hikes but it is not. What it this “crisis” is, is a correction of a mistake when the Constitution was drafted. Actually considering the length and detailed manor of the Constitution it was easily missed. What that mistake was, was a omittance of a Powers of the Senate amendment. Why this wasn’t found earlier is anyone’s guess but probably because the powers enumerated in the US Constitution were implied maybe not in word but in practice. Before Ernest Governors really didn’t do much. They just signed laws concerning their region and that was that. Their was a precedent in Government. Now that it has come to the attention of the Supreme Court and the Senate we see a rush toward an amendment enumerating the powers by which the people of Atlasia had implied when an act of the Senate was passed.

[Colin]

This Is the End
The AFIP is Dead

It has been a long time coming but it is now commonly accepted that the AFIP is dead its members either becoming independents or Democrats. Hugh, the last party leader and former Presidential candidate, left the party over the weekend while Ilikeverin left after Hugh. Since Harry received the Democratic nomination in September and thus leading to the great exodus of AFIP members the AFIP has been a rump of a party. After barely beating Badnarikin04 and Dabeav in the Second Round of voting Hugh and Don came in at 4th place. Not a horrible showing but most of that support was not from 1st Preference choice but from Second and Third Preferences. The numbers tell all. Hugh had the highest number of second and third preferences of any candidate while he was tied for last with the Libertarians in first preference votes. This shows that even in the last election the base had already constricted. Their two leaders have left the party and the remaining two or three members are not active enough nor have enough drive to continue the party. The AFIP holds no Governorships nor any Senate seats and they did not even run any Senate candidates during the elections. While we may see an AFIP candidate every once and a while I think they are going the way of the Progressive Party. RIP AFIP. You had a good run.

[Colin]

Al Restructures the UL
Get Ready for More One Person Parties

Earlier today General Secretary Al of the United Left Party stated that he is going to reorganize the UL into a coalition of a number of smaller national and regional leftist parties. Some party that have been started or are probably going to be started are the Communist Party of Hawaii (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation), the Appalachian Labour Party, the Progressive Party, the Rhode Island Socialist People's Party (Friendly Faction), the New England Independent Progressive Party, and the New Democratic Party. This is after a suggestion made by Al stating that “As the UL is basically a disorganised alliance of various left wing politicians with a broad range of views, I think it'd be nice if we all formed separate parties inside the UL... kind of like the old French UDF (but 1) we're lefties 2) we won't collapse in the same way. Will we?)
Besides this idea fits the Party name.” This statement to the United Left Party started this new party craze. We have seen in the course of a day 5 parties start up. What will this bring to Atlasia? More one person parties and the same policies emanating from the UL. This is just a way for Al to be able to give party members more leeway and allow them from going to different parties or banding together and creating a party that might make the left not united. As Al said himself his plan, “means lots of little parties with cool names (and the Progressive Party could be reborn) without the massive downsides of lots of little parties.” Lets see if this can Unite the Left.

[Jens]

Al Restructures the UL
the Communist Party of Hawaii, the Appalachian Labour Party, the Progressive Party, the Rhode Island Socialist Peoples Party, the New England Independent Progressive Party, and the New Democratic Party.

The RISPP (FF) kindly informs the editor of The National Atlasian that he made some mistakes in his article about the new developments in the United Left. He did get most of the name of our plendid party correct but must have been in a hurry since he forgot that the RISPP (FF) in fact is Rhode Island Socialist People's Party (Friendly Fraction). He also forgot that our friends the CPHI (ML) (L) in fact is the Communist Party of Hawai'i (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation), the only true Hawai'ian Communist Party ;-)

The RISPP (FF) CC

[King]

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[Colin]

Al Restructures the UL
the Communist Party of Hawaii, the Appalachian Labour Party, the Progressive Party, the Rhode Island Socialist Peoples Party, the New England Independent Progressive Party, and the New Democratic Party.

The RISPP (FF) kindly informs the editor of The National Atlasian that he made some mistakes in his article about the new developments in the United Left. He did get most of the name of our plendid party correct but must have been in a hurry since he forgot that the RISPP (FF) in fact is Rhode Island Socialist People's Party (Friendly Fraction). He also forgot that our friends the CPHI (ML) (L) in fact is the Communist Party of Hawai'i (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation), the only true Hawai'ian Communist Party ;-)

The RISPP (FF) CC

Thank you for clearing that up. Your changes are duly noted.

[Jens]

Al Restructures the UL
the Communist Party of Hawaii, the Appalachian Labour Party, the Progressive Party, the Rhode Island Socialist Peoples Party, the New England Independent Progressive Party, and the New Democratic Party.

The RISPP (FF) kindly informs the editor of The National Atlasian that he made some mistakes in his article about the new developments in the United Left. He did get most of the name of our plendid party correct but must have been in a hurry since he forgot that the RISPP (FF) in fact is Rhode Island Socialist People's Party (Friendly Fraction). He also forgot that our friends the CPHI (ML) (L) in fact is the Communist Party of Hawai'i (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation), the only true Hawai'ian Communist Party ;-)

The RISPP (FF) CC

Thank you for clearing that up. Your changes are duly noted.

Thanks :-D

[Colin]

Interview With Hugh

ColinWixted: How do you feel about the disintegration of the AFIP?

Hughento Veesa: I'm not a great believer in parties as a general rule, but because I was able to help create the AFIP I had a lot of trust in it's ability to bring in a fresh wind to Atlasia. Because the party was so revolutionary, it didn't really get enough support, and when some key members left the party, it was only a matter of time until it failed. It also didn't help that the real-life names of "Democrats" and "Republicans" stole members from us and other minor parties on the left and right.

ColinWixted: What do you see in your political future? Are you going to start up a party or remain an independent?

Hughento Veesa: I'm happy to remain an independent. Of the current parties, none share my views of federalism, economic moderation, and social progression. There is a possibility I will seek office in a while, but for the moment 'm quite happy to be an independent who just butts into things and causes a stir. Someone has to be the voice of the third way, and it appears I'm the only one who is willing to do it.

ColinWixted: What is your opinion on the new reorganization of the United Left Party into a coalition of smaller parties?

Hughento Veesa: Whilst I would support a left-wing coalition, the fact is, it's really a fracturisation of the United Left, already the most economically socialist party. Coalitions do work, however, and I wish them luck; because at least they’ve started something that will give individuals more choice.

ColinWixted: Who do you support in the current Northeastern Region Governors Race?

Hughento Veesa: Well, I feel all candidates are significantly too anti-federalist, and I believe that you certainly are one of the leaders in that field. At this stage, I'm split between Blerpiez, who despite his party, is really a very reasonable fellow, and MAS117.

ColinWixted: Thanks for trashing my campaign Hugh.

Hughento Veesa: Well, other of your views are fine; I support your economic platform, but at this stage in Atlasia's history, we need governors who want to hold the nation together as much as possible

ColinWixted: Anyway, How do you feel about the Supreme Courts decision in the Fritz vs. Ernest case and the resulting amendments?

Hughento Veesa: Well, they know the law the best. Yes, I'm a bit disappointed that federalism is failing, and that we all missed the possible problem. At least the senate is acting, and hopefully regional rights will be respected, but 5 new countries won't be formed.

ColinWixted: Finally a non-Atlasian question. What would be your opinion, and what would you due, if Australia joined the United States?

Hughento Veesa: Well, that’s a hypothetical. As I’m sure everyone has heard by now, I'm a proud Australian; I love my country, and yes, I'm a nationalist. There is no question that Australia is where I'll live the majority of my life. That said, the US is a great country too, and it would be good for the Aussie economy. The biggest problems would obviously be the loss of Australian identity, the fact the capital is literally half the world away, and (cont)

Hughento Veesa: that American society is very different to ours; much more religious, significantly more
conservative, and also very ignorant of Australia. I'm not sure we could fit in with the US, mainly because Australians aren't Americans-or Britons-we're unique, and proudly so.

ColinWixted: Thank you Hugh.
Hughento Veesa: thank you Colin. Good luck with your race, and if elected, remember that Atlasia comes first.

[Colin]

Due to a conflict of intrests the National Atlasian will not be endorsing a candidate for the Northeastern Governors election.


Current Results for Northeastern Governor
MAS 117- 3
Blerpiez- 1
ColinW- 1

Current Results for Midwestern Governor
Ilikeverin- 1

[Colin]

Current Results in the Northeastern Gubanatorial Election
MAS 117- 3
ColinW- 3
Blerpiez- 2

Current Results in the Midwestern Gubanatorial Election
Ilikeverin- 2