MasterJedi's Senate HQ

[Vepres]

MasterJedi comes to you from Des Moines, Confusion

Coming back from work today I come on and find that Vepres, who doesn't even really know me, is attacking me yet again saying that I'm not represening the Midwest or its citizens and I will say that I am getting irritated about it. He doesn't know me but yet he can say all this stuff about me. But I won't do that to him, I won't attack him for being an overeager new guy. It's what we need.

In the Senate I have represented the Midwest well by voting for bills all accross the political spectrum. The Midwest is a liberal region economically and with my views and the way I have voted it is clear that I will represent the citizens of the Midwest better.

Besides that with my busy schedule all I can say now (because I need to do homework for my summer class) is that based on my record it is clear I have represented the Midwest well and will continue to do so if you honor me by re-electing me.

I hope you didn't take my attacks personally, and if you did I apologize.

[Vepres]

MasterJedi comes to you from Des Moines, Confusion

Coming back from work today I come on and find that Vepres, who doesn't even really know me, is attacking me yet again saying that I'm not represening the Midwest or its citizens and I will say that I am getting irritated about it. He doesn't know me but yet he can say all this stuff about me. But I won't do that to him, I won't attack him for being an overeager new guy. It's what we need.

In the Senate I have represented the Midwest well by voting for bills all accross the political spectrum. The Midwest is a liberal region economically and with my views and the way I have voted it is clear that I will represent the citizens of the Midwest better.

Besides that with my busy schedule all I can say now (because I need to do homework for my summer class) is that based on my record it is clear I have represented the Midwest well and will continue to do so if you honor me by re-electing me.

I hope you didn't take my attacks personally, and if you did I apologize.

I didn't, but it's just a game for fun. So when I come back and have to do a bunch of work and that's what I see it's annoying. We should focus on the issues and everything, not on attacking the other person.

If you agree to do the same, I will agree to hold off on all personal attacks.

Oh, and by the way, I am an overeager new guy.

[Vepres]

Just to let everyone know I have decided to endorse Jedi's reelection. I think he has been an effective and fair PPT and I believe that the Senate has progressed at a fair pace although there were the usual ups and downs. I am also pleased that the Senate has dealt with the prolonged absence of one of its members and not gotten slowed down by it. I can only hope that the Senate operates as smoothly once I am a member. I have nothing against Vepres and I actually like and admire him for his courage, and thus I hope he does well in in Atlasia too, in the future.

Though I can't say you made the right decision, I can respect it.

By the way, good luck in your senate race (do you even have an opponent?).

[Vepres]

As I have dropped out of the race, I offer you my full endorsement.

I would also like to apologize one last time for the attacks, they weren't called for.

[Vepres]

As you are my senator, I would like to give you an idea I had concerning a constitutional amendment.

Given recent events, including the incident on Tuesday and my dropping out, I think it is important to keep over enthusiastic and overly ambitious newbies in check. Which is why I think there should be an amendment to constitution that states that one must have voted in a regularly scheduled national election (not a special one) to run for a national office (senator, President, VP).

What do you think?

[Vepres]

You better start campaigning. Only two weeks until the election, and it is imperative for the RPP that you win.

Good luck.

[Vepres]

A bit of news. As far as I'm aware of legislation wise (amendments, resolutions and bills) the 31st Senate has tied the 13th Senate as the most active Senate in history!

What's the common point there? I was PPT during both of these sessions and we may be able to break that record before this Senate is over with!

It is a testament to your fine job as PPT. However, too many bills passing may indicate lack of debate and too much compromise (though since Marokai entered, there has been sufficient debate, IMO). Still, congratulations.

[Vepres]

A bit of news. As far as I'm aware of legislation wise (amendments, resolutions and bills) the 31st Senate has tied the 13th Senate as the most active Senate in history!

What's the common point there? I was PPT during both of these sessions and we may be able to break that record before this Senate is over with!

It is a testament to your fine job as PPT. However, too many bills passing may indicate lack of debate and too much compromise (though since Marokai entered, there has been sufficient debate, IMO). Still, congratulations.

I agree that MJ has been a great PPT, but I don't think the level of debate has diminished from previous sessions, nor has it increased with Marokai. He has just been one of the rare PPTs that keep items on the floor moving along, ensuring that Senators don't dilly-dally on legislation.

Unfortunately, that isn't to exempt us from a few failings this term. The Senate is, as it has been for quite some time, a mostly reactionary body. Too often we deal with uncontroversial issues that garner wide-ranging support. And when controversial legislation is presented that deals with progressive and forward-looking change, too often compromise is nowhere to be seen.

Yes, where is health care, economic stimulus (if BrandonH says it's bad), and cap-and-trade.

[Vepres]

A bit of news. As far as I'm aware of legislation wise (amendments, resolutions and bills) the 31st Senate has tied the 13th Senate as the most active Senate in history!

What's the common point there? I was PPT during both of these sessions and we may be able to break that record before this Senate is over with!

It is a testament to your fine job as PPT. However, too many bills passing may indicate lack of debate and too much compromise (though since Marokai entered, there has been sufficient debate, IMO). Still, congratulations.

I agree that MJ has been a great PPT, but I don't think the level of debate has diminished from previous sessions, nor has it increased with Marokai. He has just been one of the rare PPTs that keep items on the floor moving along, ensuring that Senators don't dilly-dally on legislation.

Unfortunately, that isn't to exempt us from a few failings this term. The Senate is, as it has been for quite some time, a mostly reactionary body. Too often we deal with uncontroversial issues that garner wide-ranging support. And when controversial legislation is presented that deals with progressive and forward-looking change, too often compromise is nowhere to be seen.

Yes, where is health care, economic stimulus (if BrandonH says it's bad), and cap-and-trade.

Well cap-and-trade failed.

Oh, wasn't around then. Not to remind you of my newness.

[Vepres]

Remember the good old days Senator

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I've been thinking back on this lately. Man, was I naive, stupid, and downright ignorant!

Anyway, I've changed, though, I probably shouldn't post this right before an election

Anyway, good job as PPT. You've been the only one since I've joined, and I couldn't imagine anyone else doing the job as well as you.

[Vepres]

Remember the good old days Senator

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I've been thinking back on this lately. Man, was I naive, stupid, and downright ignorant!

Anyway, I've changed, though, I probably shouldn't post this right before an election

Anyway, good job as PPT. You've been the only one since I've joined, and I couldn't imagine anyone else doing the job as well as you.

Well its not like this is the first time he has ever held the job either.

Masterjedi for Dictator of the Senate!!!

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=38125.0

Now thats what I would call the "Good ole' days". Jedi actually showed this to me when I made a similar comment as to what you said Vepres. 

You have my support for another term as PPT, by the way, MJ.

lol

Well, you have to make mistakes to learn