Public Office of DKrol

[DKrol]

Hello everyone!

Let me start off my introducing myself: I'm DKrolGA, Krol for short. I've been more active on the What If and Election/History Game sections of the Forum, but have made my foray into Atlasian politics with the most recent round of election. I'm running for the At-Large Senate recently vacated by Vice President-elect Bacon King.

Why am I running? Because I looked at the candidates and only saw men with long tenures around here. More of the same. I feel that Atlasia deserves a change, the voters deserve a fresh face with pragmatic ideas - someone who isn't bogged down with history. I hope that you will agree with me about the need for a fresh face in the Senate and join me in this campaign.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have about, or for, me here.

[DKrol]

Good luck, man ^^

Thank you!

I know this is an uphill fight, but I will give it my all and let what happens happen.

[DKrol]

I don't know you.

Well then let me introduce myself.

I've written a lot of Alt. Histories and play in Lumine's ASOIAF game. I first registered of the Forum in February 2013 - just over 2 years ago. I've played on various other govsims across the internet for pushing 5 years, including: TAR, VUSA, SOTU, InvisonPower, and NationStates. I was brought into Atlasian politics by then-Presidential candidate Potus2036 a few weeks ago and have enjoyed every moment of it.

In the real world, I'm a freshman at Saint Anselm College going after a major in Politics and a Minor in Theology.

Any other questions, let me know.

[DKrol]

What are some of your most important political views?

I believe that most powers should be reserved for the Regions - as the Regional government can better tend to the needs of the people. I also support the idea of Militias, as long as they work in line with law enforcement.

I believe in the need to raise the minimum wage - as proposed in The Set It and Leave It Minimum Wage Act of 2015 currently in the Senate - with automatic increases.

I believe that we need to focus on our own borders and our own issues, such as the PMA and rising oil prices, before we dive into foreign affairs, such as Iraq and Libya.

[DKrol]

Thank you for the prompt answer. I don't know that I can vote for someone who supports militias, and I wish that Atlasia were more involved in foreign affairs rather than less, but I'll be keeping on eye on your campaign.

That's all I can ask for. Thanks.

To clarify: By militias, I was referring to groups similar to Truman's 1st Regiment of Mideast Volunteer Militia, not the PMA.

[DKrol]

What are your positions on the recent events with someone asking the GM to run stories about other politicians? Fracking? The recent supreme court decision regarding late term abortion? Why should someone like me vote for you?

I think anyone asking the GM to run slander is horrible and I deplore whoever did it. It's something I would never do and hope that no one else will.

I support fracking, as long as it is regulated, tested, and safe. I understand that there are serious, real concerns over a) the safety of fracking and b) the environmental impacts of fracking. Is there a need for lower fuel costs? Yes. But is fracking the best way to lower those costs? No - if people's lives or our planet's life is at risk.

In Roe v. ZuWo the question was not about abortion - it was about the powers of the Senate. I disagree with the Court's ruling on those judicial grounds, not on any ideological grounds. Article I, Section 5, Clauses 30-32 of the Constitution grants the Senate the power to pass bills relating to the Public Health - of which the Late Term Abortion Restriction Act was. I disagree with the Supreme Court, but I respect their decision.

I believe that you should vote for me because I'm different. I'm not someone who's been around for several years, holding every office there is. I'm a fresh face that can present pragmatic, centrist ideas in the Senate. I believe that being a fresh face is a strong advantage for me because I'm not bogged down by prior history and backroom deals.

Thank you for talking with me.

[DKrol]

A welcome addition to Atlasian politics.

Atlasia needs new blood like you.

Best of luck.

Thank you, sir!

Since you are studying teology, what do you think of Thatcher's Sermon of the Mound?

I believe that her connection between Christianity and the need for social reform is accurate - several Biblical verses are devoted to the need to spread the Gospel and set and example for others to follow. I feel that that is about all she got correct in the speech. I strongly disagree with her use of the Gospel to justify Thatcherism - many of the programs of which, I feel, go against the teachings of Christ. The primary example I'm thinking of was the "Margaret Thatcher, Milk Snatcher" policy from her Education Secretary years.

Why did you write a timeline about John McCain having sex with Alan Alda? Is that the writing we want from a senatorial candidate?

That was a clearly parody, humorous time-line that was created to point out the sometimes outrageous plot lines in House of Cards. Anyone who read the time-line would recognize that it was not intended to be serious in any fashion.

[DKrol]

Why did you write a timeline about John McCain having sex with Alan Alda? Is that the writing we want from a senatorial candidate?

That was a clearly parody, humorous time-line that was created to point out the sometimes outrageous plot lines in House of Cards. Anyone who read the time-line would recognize that it was not intended to be serious in any fashion.

It's almost as serious as his ideology. (jk ss)

Anyhow, I've thought this over and I'm going to endorse you. If you do win, I hope that you can do a lot of good work in the Senate on behalf of the people you represent.

Thank you very much, sir!

[DKrol]

Interesting quote from Wiki regarding Saint Anselm College

Since the 1950s, the college has played an important role in the "first in the nation" New Hampshire primary, and has served as the national stage for many future presidents, candidates, and supporters. Presidents John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon each delivered important policy speeches there. The college has been home to several national presidential debates which have attracted extensive media attention. The Washington Post recently referred to Saint Anselm College as "the Benedictine college with a box seat on America's most riveting political theater".

This college clearly has a very distinguished and active political history. 

That was actually one of the major reasons I picked the school

[DKrol]

You have my enthusiastic endorsement and support.

Thank you very much, sir!

I don't know you.

I hope, over the course of this campaign, I can introduce myself to you.

[DKrol]

Ah, what the hell.

Endorsed.

Thank you, sir!

Endorsed

Thank you, sir!

[DKrol]

I'd like to thank everyone who supported me in this endeavor and it was a great run while it lasted. I look forward to seeing many of you in the future.

[DKrol]

I have decided to accept write-in votes in the Special Election, after much thought, for the many people who endorsed me and were displeased with TPP's nomination.

[DKrol]

I have endorsed you before but I'm deeply disappointed with your conduct: leaving the party and joining CR as soon as you lost primary. That looks awfully like the TPP was a mere vehicle for your personal ambitions that you ditched when not getting your way.

I joined TPP after it became clear that the Federalists were failing. TPP was the best party to represent my centrist views that was available at the time. CR came about after I had joined TPP and, after talking with Lumine, I agreed that CR better represented me than TPP did. The endorsement played the most minor of a part in my decision to leave TPP.

[DKrol]

A new player bouncing around, trying to find where he fits in best - totally unheard of, right?

[DKrol]

I supported your campaign, and I endorsed you. I liked the policy that you came up with, and you looked like a breath of fresh air.

I just want to ask one thing, if you won the nomination would you of left the TPP? That's the real issue.

At least run as an independent after losing a primary battle, don't jump ship two seconds later because it looks bad even if that wasn't your intention. It doesn't look good bro.

I probably still would have left TPP if I had won, yes. Lumine and I had discussed me joining CR from the beginning, before the vote began and I was leaning very heavily to joining CR once it established itself as a proper party.

I realize that my timing may not have been the best PR wise, but hind-sight is 20/20.

[DKrol]

I supported your campaign, and I endorsed you. I liked the policy that you came up with, and you looked like a breath of fresh air.

I just want to ask one thing, if you won the nomination would you of left the TPP? That's the real issue.

At least run as an independent after losing a primary battle, don't jump ship two seconds later because it looks bad even if that wasn't your intention. It doesn't look good bro.

I probably still would have left TPP if I had won, yes. Lumine and I had discussed me joining CR from the beginning, before the vote began and I was leaning very heavily to joining CR once it established itself as a proper party.

I realize that my timing may not have been the best PR wise, but hind-sight is 20/20.

So you had no intention of remaining with the TPP, even if you had won the vote?

I had the intention of joining a party that was in-line with my ideology.

[DKrol]

I'd like to thank Governor Sawx for his appointment, Senator Blair for his service, and the many people who have sent me their well wishes. I hope to give this region my best efforts and see us continue to succeed as the greatest region.

[DKrol]

Congratulations!

Thank you!

Congratulations DKrol on your appointment to the Northeast Assembly.

I look forward to serving with you for the balance of this session.

Thank you, I too look forward to serving with you.

Also, I will be running for a full term in the Northeast Assembly in the upcoming elections.

[DKrol]

Good to have you here.

Congratulations on being appointed and on what must be a record breaking ascent to Speaker.

Thank you both, I look forward to serving as Speaker.

[DKrol]

As I am new to the Assembly and the Speakership, I welcome any comments, assistance, or criticism - either here or via PM.

[DKrol]

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to those who lost loved ones in Iraq in the past few days. The people at the Northeast and Atlasia are praying for those families, while also continually calling for justice. The Islamic State have once against proven their barbarous nature and this is something that we cannot stand by and watch. I urge President Bore, Secretary Superique, and the Senate to take appropriate action with respect to this attack on Atlasian life.

[DKrol]

Speaker Krol Makes Pitch for Full Term

Northeast Assembly Speaker DKrol addresses a group of supporters in Boston's Quincy Market.

"I'm here today to officially kick off my campaign for a full term in the Northeast Assembly, and I'm glad you've chosen to join me.

Just a few days ago, Governor Sawx appointed me to fill a vacancy in the Assembly. Out of all of the many residents of our region, I was chosen to fill the seat. Governor Sawx, a TPPer, tapped me, a CRer, to fill a seat formerly held by a Laborite. Let that sink in. He could have chosen any of the 10 TPPers or 15 Laborites within our region to fill that spot, but he saw something in me that set me apart. What he saw was passion and a drive to serve.

With Blair's elevation to the Senate, the Assembly lost by a Representative and a Speaker. I was sworn into office just a day before the Assembly opened nominations for the Speakership. My colleagues nominated me to serve, even though I was the newest member of the body. I was the only candidate nominated. The other members of the Northeast Assembly - TPPers, Laborites, and Independents alike - vested the leadership of the Assembly in my. Why? What they saw was my passion and drive to serve.

Many of you will remember my bid for an At-Large Senate seat last month. I came out of no where, a private citizen, and stood in a major election. Why? To make a name for myself? To promote my own brand? No. To provide the people of Atlasia and the Northeast a proper representative in Nyman. Even when I lost a bid for a party's nomination, I carried on in the race as a write-in candidate - and I think I did pretty well for someone in my position!

From Day One I have been out to serve the people of Northeast and I hope you will trust me with a full term in the Assembly!

Thank you and Dave Bless!"

[DKrol]

Endorsed.

I very much enjoy working with DKrol in the Northeast Assembly.

He is intelligent,  capable, and active.

Thank you!

Endorsed.

Are you planning on staying on as speaker - if re-elected?

Thank you. I do plan to stay on as Speaker, assuming my fellow Representatives still have faith in me.

[DKrol]

Endorsed, you seem like you've been doing a fine job as Speaker

Thank you very much!