Imperial Bloc - A Party for the South

[Yelnoc]

Yes, we are on the same page.

[Yelnoc]

I'm joining this party.

Welcome to the Imperial Bloc!

And I'll take the radio silence as agreement.  Article III, Section 2, Part A has been amended to read "The Imperial Bloc may choose by majority vote to cross-endorse candidates from other parties running for federal offices, assuming no Imperial Bloc candidate is already in the race."

[Yelnoc]

Congratulations Clarence!

[Yelnoc]

Just so everyone is aware, the Imperial Bloc is still active.  We're just waiting our moment to pounce.

And still accepting all southerners.  I can think of a few people that really should join

[Yelnoc]

Everybody give a warm welcome to...

*drum roll*

The Emperor!

[Yelnoc]

Im am interested in joining the bloc with the PLP's failure.

Awesome, just register and you're in!

[Yelnoc]

So what do you guys think about coalition agreement?

While we support friendly collaboration with other parties, I don't know that any coalition agreement would bring tangible results, at least not at this time.

Al-Ba'ath Party (Atlasian Section) is principaly in favor of advancement of the Imperial interests.

Excellent.

[Yelnoc]

So what do you guys think about coalition agreement?

While we support friendly collaboration with other parties, I don't know that any coalition agreement would bring tangible results, at least not at this time.

Alright, what about Non-Competition Agreement?

Heh, let's talk when we can find some competition in the south.  All we're doing now is scrambling to fill vacancies

[Yelnoc]

Oh hey, we've got a mega-election weekend coming up.  The at-large senate elections begin this Friday, I believe, and we also have regional elections this weekend.  Emperor PiT is up for reelection, as are our two Class B legislators, Taft4Prez and ChairmanSanchez.  They are all party mates who, in my opinion, have done a very good job in their offices and should be reelected.

As to the At-Large election, I'll let you all know upfront I plan on preferencing TJ and Clarence 1 and 2, as they are both buds of mine.  This is kind of short notice, so I don't know that we have time to do a formal endorsement process, but any candidate for the AL-Senate seats that want the Imperial Bloc endorsement, post here to ask for it and we will consider it.

[Yelnoc]

A belated congratulations on your victory, Senator Clarence.

Also a belated welcome to our newest member; sjoycefla! 

[Yelnoc]

Yes, yes, gracias por el bump.  I suppose me might as well start this discussion.

The chairman is running with Clarence.  Kal is running with Napoleon.  Any comments from the members?

[Yelnoc]

I figured this party would stay neutral in federal races...if an endorsement is to be made, my ticket would prefer that endorsement be held until our campaign reaches the IDS.

What does that even mean?

And I'm not calling for an endorsement, necessarily, I just want to stir up some activity.  I don't want to be the chairman of a zombie party.

[Yelnoc]

I figured this party would stay neutral in federal races...if an endorsement is to be made, my ticket would prefer that endorsement be held until our campaign reaches the IDS.

What does that even mean?

And I'm not calling for an endorsement, necessarily, I just want to stir up some activity.  I don't want to be the chairman of a zombie party.

Kalwejt and I will be campaigning in the South. I will be in the IDS in early June, and will have some joint appearances with Kal and SJoyce.

Oh, that sort of thing.  Ok...

[Yelnoc]

Since I just read the bylaws and this was just bumped... I think we need to elect a Vice Chair, don't we?

Your right!  That completely slipped by me.

I'll give party members a day or two to declare their candidacy.

[Yelnoc]

I'll throw my hat in the ring

I'd be comfortable with that.  You are one of our founding members after all.

I probably have some sort of obligation to run because I brought it up.

Not necessarily; you have a lot on your plate.

[Yelnoc]

Bump. Sorry, woulda have done sooner but in Northern Nevada in the heart of Casino country, hotels that come with free internet are not as common as I'd like

You would expect them all to have internet, wouldn't you?

I guess we should hold a vote then.

Vice Chair
Jbrase [  ]
SJoyceFla [  ]

Let's say...48 hours.

[Yelnoc]

Right, sorry 'bout that.  I'll be leaving again this Saturday and won't be back for a week and a half or so.  But since I'll be in Florida part of the time, there really is no other choice than...

[ ] Nashville, TN
[ ] Memphis, TN
[ ] Charlotte, NC
[ ] Houston, TX
[ ] San Antonio, TX
[ ] Atlanta, GA
[ ] Dallas, TX
[ ] Miami, FL
[] Colonial Williamsburg VA
[ ] Virginia Beach, VA
[ ] Austin, TX
[X] Tampa, FL
[ ] Jacksonville, FL
[ ] Write-in:

Let's not get too hung up on where it is though.  Tomorrow the vote will close and we can move onto important business.

[Yelnoc]

Welcome one, welcome all to Tampa Bay!  Now on to other business...

You know what, I'll just post this before The Atlas crashes again.

*EDIT LATER*

[Yelnoc]

I think we should move things to a separate convention thread

Ok.

[Yelnoc]

I hereby resign as chairman of this party.  Though it's been fun, it's time for me to move on from Atlasia.  Vice Chairman Jbrase will serve as acting Chair until the next convention.

[Yelnoc]

Best of luck to you in the future, Yelnoc. I wish I could have had the chance to work with you a bit more. You've got a distinguished career and should be very proud--an all-around awesome role model.

Thanks, Hagrid! 

Good luck to the new Chair and Vice Chair.  I cannot in good conscious stay on the roles as a zombie voter, but don't let the membership drop discourage you.  Keep fighting the good fight and who knows; maybe next year when my life is a bit more settled, I might return.