SB 2018-153: Dual Officeholding Amendment (Passed)

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While I don't disagree that we are facing an activity problem, I would like to note that this does nothing to promote more activity, and hurts the game in times where there may not be enough qualified people who are willing to serve in available positions (such as now). There are also some positions where it's not really a huge issue if they hold other offices given the nature of their work, and may actually be a benefit if they are already sitting in a legislative body (such as Secretary of Internal Affairs).

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I would really like to also hear the answers to the questions raised by GM Truman from Senators who are saying that they support this.

I challenge the supporters of this bill to submit an actual instance when this republic has been demonstrably weakened by the pluralist policy. Has the Southern Chamber of Delegates suffered from Mr. Reactionary's service with the State Department? Did Fremont endure the doldrums of inactivity whilst I was serving jointly as their prime minister and as Attorney General? Is Congress now in shackles because the deputy speaker resides at the Census Bureau?

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I'd still very much like to see any supporter of this bill respond to what GM Truman posted, as of right now it still seems to be ignored:

I challenge the supporters of this bill to submit an actual instance when this republic has been demonstrably weakened by the pluralist policy. Has the Southern Chamber of Delegates suffered from Mr. Reactionary's service with the State Department? Did Fremont endure the doldrums of inactivity whilst I was serving jointly as their prime minister and as Attorney General? Is Congress now in shackles because the deputy speaker resides at the Census Bureau?

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Still nothing?

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Just out of curiosity, in the event that this passes, and if it becomes official, will existing cabinet members who do not meet these requirements be grandfathered in, and the new rule take place upon them leaving office? For example, Secretary of State Reactionary is neither in Congress nor the Vice President, but is a regional officeholder. It seems rather silly for him to have to give up one of his positions when he has not abused his power in either one, and is not in a position where there is a conflict of interest.