Presidential Debate

[Napoleon]

We need an impartial moderator.

[Napoleon]

I agree and also volunteer to moderate the debate.

I accept your offer.

[Napoleon]

I feel strongly about this. I have put forth a proposal on the Game Reform Panel that would have the executive act as an Ambassador to the rest of the forum- there has been no action on it. In fact I asked Phil to come back to the game myself. I believe it is a shame that some of the forum's best posters decline to participate in this game. I don't think the petty drama some Atlasians harp on about makes people want to involve themselves in this game, nor does a transparent moderate hero balancing act. I get the sense that these members are burnt out on the gimmicks and I don't blame them. We need an Atlasian Renaissance.

[Napoleon]

I fought hard to bring our troops home safely from three foreign wars; I am not intent on involving them in another one. It is the Syrian Civil War- leave it to the Syrians. Unless something unexpected occurs, we don't need to get involved. We should work as a mediator in the region, not as a meddler.

I support the current tax rates. I would consider lowering them if my economic advisors believe it will aid the economic recovery but I also want to continue on the path of deficit reduction.

[Napoleon]

Question for all candidates

I would like to hear your thoughts on ideology. What place does it have in Atlasia? Would you emphasize it? Is Atlasia boring without it? Compared to your opponents, how ideological are you? How would you describe your ideology, and from what principles is it derived?

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Ideology is core to Atlasia. Most of our parties exist to advance an ideology. I am a Liberal, a pragmatic progressive. We all have our own set of values and I find no harm in working to those ends. Ideological factors will play a part in some of my decisions, just like any other President, but activity, competence and character are important too. Even as Senator or Governor I have had to make decisions that go against my ideological beliefs and I have no problem looking at the big picture to move Atlasia forward.

[Napoleon]

I don't think controversy for the sake of controversy is actually fun for this game. A Napoleon/Kalwejt administration will be interesting in many ways, I intend to bring more prominence to the VP position and the Cabinet first of all, by outlining some expectations and seeking to meet those goals. We will work to get our legislative agenda through the Senate. I think, if you observe my time in office and compare it to my opponents, I have always been much more interested in the legislative aspects of the game as opposed to the social aspects. Previously I posted the similarities and differences you could expect between myself and Polnut. I hope to establish some of his ideas as precedent and add my own as well. I can be trusted to be active and care about the office I serve in, an AWOL President isn't very interesting.

Here is a quote from former President Purple State, someone I have never interacted with. The quote is not about me, in fact it is about someone who would have a presidency that would likely be very different from my own. However what is said here is something I bring to the table that I haven't seen my opponents offer.

 

I joined Marokai's bid for the presidency because I believe he can make that activity infectious, spreading it throughout the reaches of the game, while sustaining and building on those earlier reforms.

Now if you compare my time in the Senate to my opponents, I don't think there is any doubt that my two terms were more interesting, productive and noteworthy.

[Napoleon]

I would like to allow for more immigration. But too often the debate is over who we should or should not allow. I do not believe we should discriminate by wealth or nationality. Criminal records are the only roadblock I believe should be put up for potential immigrants.

Now, what we need to do is help immigrants integrate. I believe that by offering free English courses, immigrants will be better suited to find jobs and help their kids do their schoolwork and participate more in mainstream Atlasia.
Don't underestimate the difficulties children of immigrants face because of their parents' language barrier.

[Napoleon]

I have a Question for the candidates, Do you Support a Balanced Budget Amendment and  what Spending will you cut or what taxes will you raise to balance the budget

Deficit reduction is a priority of mine; I would like to see the budget balanced. Eventually we will fruits a surplus to eliminate our debt. However I cannot support cuts to crucial programs assisting vulnerable Atlasians. I would like to eventually bring us to a point where can lower income taxes, even if it requires new forms of taxation. The fact of the matter is the current system allows many who can afford to pay more to go untaxed while leaving the bulk of the burden on the backs of the middle class, and that is unacceptable.