Ladies and Gentleman,
As I am sure many of you feel just like me in that your are thoroughly alarmed as well as sick and tired of seeing our elected representatives in large numbers sit on the hands on do absolutely nothing when we face a looming budget deadline at the end of the year, I have decided that I cannot in good conscience sit idly by and do nothing.
I have the utmost regard for Senator Haslam and appreciate his gracious act in stepping aside for the good of the Southern Region. That being said we have become far too complacent and far too condoning and accepting of inactivity in this game, no party is innocent in this regard, but every voter has right to demand change and every politician has the right and the responsibility to hold each other to the standards we have established.
Right now there is an amendment being debated before Congress to establish a blanket rule of forfeiture regarding activity. I am reluctantly endorsing this amendment, because I fear we are in a desperate situation. However, I would note that we already have a process that has been woefully underused and I do applaud Senator Sestak for introducing a motion to expel in the case of Senator Haslam.
There is too much at stake and there is too much work to be done to do nothing. Therefore, I am throwing my hat into ring for Regional Senator for the Southern Region, both for the special to succeed Haslam2020 and for the regular election in December.
If elected as your regional Senator, I promise to do the following:
1. Participate in every bill thread discussion and work to compel the participation of other Senators through procedural motions.
2. Introduce Expulsion motions against any and all Senators who have failed to meet the activity standard established in Senate rules, regardless of Party.
3. Collaborate and Coordinate with the Governor and Regional Legislature - I did this when I was Senator and PiT was an executive. Basically I would inform the regional officials of pending legislation that affects them and seek their input on a regular basis. This includes introducing legislation they recommend or desire.
4. Immediately introduce a continuing Resolution to avert a Shutdown on January 1st and work to get a budget done ASAP
5. Support a legitimate peace agreement that accomplishes our objectives for the security and freedom of the North Korean People and work with the administration to ensure that such is obtained expeditiously.
6. To not run for the position of PPT unless every other Senator is dead or dying.
While it might have taken time to read in some cases, throughout my long career in the Senate, my opinions were available on virtually every single bill that came up. A Senator has to be a voice, a powerful voice that represents the interests, and the needs of their respective region. A senator has to be a conduit for the concerns and ideas of Regional Government officials into the Congress and a Senator must serve as a check, a sort of quality control agent on legislation in Congress. Too often we have seen bad bills not only make it through the Senate, but even come out of the Senate itself and get passed into law. One person cannot be expected to find every last mistake, but with all six scouring to find such, the chances of one slipping by drop considerably. Too often we have seen regional concerns go unaddressed or unexpressed in Congress. Too often we have seen idle acceptance of idle incompetence.
I want to be your voice and your messenger in the Atlasian Senate. I would be honored to have your vote for Senator!
Regular Election: December 14th - 16th
Events:
Outrage over Inactivity and the ConstitutionDebate: Opening StatementDebate: Market Competition and MonopoliesDebate: Presidential Activity and Senate ActivityDebate: Federalism and Balance of ResponsibilitiesDebate: Abortion, Environment and ImmigrationDebate: Foreign PolicyDebate: Deficit ReductionDebate: Economic GrowthDebate: Trade and TechnologyDebate: Tax Code ReformDebate: Response to Homestar's Answer on Discord and Open Discussion on the BoardsDebate: Response to Homestar's Answer on Activity and the Role of the PresidentDebate: Response to Homestar's Answer on Chamber of DelegatesDebate: Response to Homestar's Answer on Monopolies and NationalizationDebate: Response to Homestar's Answer on Abortion and Regional ActivityDebate: Closing StatementFlorida Speech on ActivityActions in the Senate Partial Term:
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