The Imperial Dominion of the South's Legislature

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Aye

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Do we really want to ship our brightest and most beautiful out to San Juan? It will only encourage non-intellectual things!

Is this the federal university the government just imposed on us?

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Friends, we need this university in a relevant place. We cannot afford to have it off in Puerto Rico surrounded by the likes of islanders who only wish to take shots of tequila, sell drugs and sit on the beach all day.

While I am not real keen on the new 'national university system' imposed on us by the president, I think if we are getting these funds, we may as well make use of them and build a worthwhile university, not in the party filled streets of San Juan, but in a decent city on the mainland on the Dirty South. I don't know exactly where that should be - maybe in South Carolina or Georgia, but not in San Juan. I don't want to send my lovely daughter off to sit in her bikini and do lines of coke off some muscle bound man on the beach. That's for sure!

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Charleston has College of Charleston already, but I think it would be a good location for the university.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

     Charleston is also a hugely significant location in the region's history, being the home of former Governor Duke's plantation.

Well, I'm not trying to make this all about me, but.... It's been a while since I did something for the city. It was, after all, the Capitol of the South when it was under my control. I don't even know where it was moved to when I left office.

My vote is for charleston. Large young population, growing, in a desirable location to attract the best minds, and an educated, somewhat wealthy population. It is also central to the region.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I accept Griffin's withdrawal and move to nominate Charleston by acclamation.   

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Also where is the Capitol City now ?

Memphis.

What a terrible decision that is! We went from one of the most beautiful cities in our region to a city who's only decent quality is their ribs

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Do I have to swear in as a new rep?

Yes, you must recite the oath from the Book of Duke in the King PiT IDS Bible.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

It's obviously time we voted to raise our pay.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Sorry. I wasn't around last night. I really don't know. Both these guys would be good choices. I could do it based on seniority...

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

What if I abstain? Then will I force PiT's hand?

I assume this position is non-partisan, correct, and when I look for a leader of the senate, I want someone who is active and has a history of being active. Both of these guys qualify and thus explains my dilemma. SJoyce did a good job with JBrase's absence, etc..

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

God? Please, Ben, The People are the ones that give Us our power. Through them and their blessings, anything is possible.


As for speaker, who wants it more? It seems like a monotonous position that would bore me to death.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Yeah, the PPT in the senate evolved from a non-partisan to a partisan position during the height of the RPP/JCP domination of the game. Most notably when Kal voted to break the tie to throw NC Yankee out.

The problem is, both these guys have arguably been far more active than our last Speaker. I really think it would be unfair and I would be cast into some sort of bitter partisan depending on which way I vote because of the way the others have voted.

From what I have seen and know, Griffin is a strong and active legislator, and I have no doubt he would do a fine job in the position. I don't have the relationship with SJoyce I have with Griffin, but he's been around a long time as well, and I trust either one of these guys would do a fine job.

I just don't want to be the one to cast the tie breaking vote

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

aye

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I have returned from my weekend away.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

aye

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Mr Speaker, I believe that's sufficient to ensure passage.

Thank you, Ben, for your diligence and attention to this matter. We need more people like you in our lives.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Maybe we should rename this the Michael Vick dog act.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I'll take Ben's government money if he doesn't want it.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

We should probably change the wording in our laws so votes cannot be thrown out on technicalities again so we can vote on a single contest without having to label what we are voting on when we are only voting on one thing.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

It would be a heck of a feat to include San Juan in with these rail projects

And yes, in theory I would like to see one city in each region get access to these funds as long as it is reasonable. I think the capitol cities of each is a good place to start as they will likely be the cities most visited.

And thanks for including Charleston on the list. That city owes me so much considering all the handouts I have given it over the years - but it's well deserved after JBrase unilaterally moved the lovely Plantation to Memphis. What a sham.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I think we need to go ahead and pass the amendment as quickly as possible. I think it is obvious who is running for what office, and I hope the Supreme Court does not rule to throw out 12 votes this time around based on a technicality like the one being argued.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

In case no one saw the other public thread I made, I will be hit and miss activity wise between now and December 7th due to law school exams. I will answer PMs and the like since my iPhone gets them via email, but otherwise I may miss some votes. I'm sure this chamber will be in more than capable hands without me.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Nay

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Cause you make me feel like, I've been locke outta heaven! For too long!!!!