Northeast Assembly Thread

[Alexander Hamilton]

This is terrible. At 16 kids are still in high school. Do they go home from school and then do porn at night?

Kids ? Am I a kid ?!?

Yes a 16 year old is a kid.

You must be a virgin. Come on, if this weren't Atlas I'd be able to say we all had sex by then, but most people here aren't into girls for some reason. Either way, this is a great change.

Yeah! Great change! Why stop at 16 though! Let's make it 8 years old!

Because there is a big difference between 16 and 8, I doubt you even know the current legal standing anyways so you might as well be quiet. I could've made it 14. I was comfortable at that age and so are many others. Be happy with what you get.

It's pretty sickening that you are "comfortable" with child porn.

This has nothing to do with porn you idiot. This is age of consent. What are you smoking?

When you have old men having sex with 14 year old girls that is pretty much child porn.

First of all, no it isn't.
Second of all, the legislation actually prevents that, legally.
Third of all, if you don't know ANYTHING about ANYTHING, don't speak up on it.

[Alexander Hamilton]

This is terrible. At 16 kids are still in high school. Do they go home from school and then do porn at night?

Kids ? Am I a kid ?!?

Yes a 16 year old is a kid.

You must be a virgin. Come on, if this weren't Atlas I'd be able to say we all had sex by then, but most people here aren't into girls for some reason. Either way, this is a great change.

I never had sex, I never came close to have. I just want to feel free to do as soon as I'll want this and have the occasion.

You're 16, you still have time

This is terrible. At 16 kids are still in high school. Do they go home from school and then do porn at night?

Kids ? Am I a kid ?!?

Yes a 16 year old is a kid.

You must be a virgin. Come on, if this weren't Atlas I'd be able to say we all had sex by then, but most people here aren't into girls for some reason. Either way, this is a great change.

Yeah! Great change! Why stop at 16 though! Let's make it 8 years old!

This argument is totally senseless. Nobody spoke about 8 years old.

Rowan is senseless. I can't wait to see him lose in December.

[Alexander Hamilton]

It feels so lonely being one of the only people here with any sense of morals or values.

You have no morals or values. Also, you're a terrible Senator. And a terrible Northeasterner. You don't eve know the current law on this issue.

[Alexander Hamilton]

It feels so lonely being one of the only people here with any sense of morals or values.

You have no morals or values. Also, you're a terrible Senator. And a terrible Northeasterner. You don't eve know the current law on this issue.

Oh right, wanting young teenagers to have sex with adults is having morals, I forgot. Silly me.

16 year olds are young adults. Don't be an idiot. Maybe I'll withdraw this bill and let the 12 year olds continue having sex just to spite you.

[Alexander Hamilton]

The bill was supposed to say Section 3. The other part has nothing to do with age of consent.

I amend my own bill to read:

Amendment to the Northeast Pornography and Age of Consent Act

1. Section 3, Clause 1 is hereby amended to include "All those persons of 16 years of age or older not incarcerated for crimes shall have the right to give consent to engage in sexual acts with other persons of 16 years of age or older."

2. "Any person of 21 years of age or older who engages in a sexual act with a person of 17 years or younger is guilty of statutory rape." is amended to read "Any person of 21 years of age or older who engages in a sexual act with a person younger than the age of 16 is guilty of statutory rape."

And it's friendly.

Maybe made a typo but I think it still does the same thing anyways

[Alexander Hamilton]

The Veto Over-ride vote passed.

The question is:

That - Debate on the Economic Recovery Tax Bill 2009 be now resumed.

All of that opinion say "Aye," to the contrary, "no," I believe the Ayes have it.

Debate is resumed.

Actually, I think we're getting ready to vote on the age of consent bill.  I would appreciate it if my Economic Recovery Tax Bill of 2009 is taken up next, though.

We need a final vote. And your bill is next.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Can we get a final vote now? There is no debate.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Can we get a final vote now? There is no debate.

Rep. Kalwejt  hasn't said anything since the bill was brought to the floor.  One of the reasons we have a 48-hour debate period is to allow all of us time to check in and give input on a bill.  Not every Representative is constantly online when the real world dictates otherwise.

And I still don't think you've struck the old 12-year-old age of consent close-in exception to my satisfaction.   I think you need to say something like "Section 3, Clause 1 is deleted and replaced with the following . . ." instead of "Section 3, Clause 1 is hereby amended to include . . ."

Kalwejt posted a leave of absence. I'll accept your amendment as friendly.

[Alexander Hamilton]

As I stated, my computer was broken and I was for one week off-line

Now, I'm back

GOod

[Alexander Hamilton]

AYE

[Alexander Hamilton]

Aye, FTR.

Not FTR - the vote is open until 12:31 PM tomorrow unless everyone votes sooner (Smid, that is).

We need to find someone to put our work in the wiki. Maybe each bill's sponsor can update the wiki if their bill passes.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Aye, FTR.

Not FTR - the vote is open until 12:31 PM tomorrow unless everyone votes sooner (Smid, that is).

We need to find someone to put our work in the wiki. Maybe each bill's sponsor can update the wiki if their bill passes.

I believe this is part of the job responsibilities of the Lt. Governor.

Okay. Barnes can do it then!

[Alexander Hamilton]

Next bill ?

We've got tax cuts coming up.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Certain things, I believe, require immediate attention, such as the Constitutional Amendment to limit the number of Reps., proposed by Hamilton. Which will probably be the first or second Bill considered in the next Assembly.

Don't. I'm working with him on a better version right now, and Hamilton will probably renounce to his Amendment as soon as we'll reach an agreement.

Yeah Antonio and I already agreed on a final version to introduce

[Alexander Hamilton]

I am completely content with this bill and so far see nothing I'd like to change.

[Alexander Hamilton]

I can't vote for $1,000, but I think I would vote for a more reasonable $400.  I'd like enough to provide a stimulus, but not too much so we break the bank.  Fiscal responsibility and prudency is one of the strengths of this region—I'd like to keep it that way.

Maybe instead of all taxpayers we can direct the tax credit to whatever brackets are considered upper middle class and down from there.

[Alexander Hamilton]

I can't vote for $1,000, but I think I would vote for a more reasonable $400.  I'd like enough to provide a stimulus, but not too much so we break the bank.  Fiscal responsibility and prudency is one of the strengths of this region—I'd like to keep it that way.

Maybe instead of all taxpayers we can direct the tax credit to whatever brackets are considered upper middle class and down from there.

That won't save much and would run contrary to the traditional flat tax we have in this region.  People shouldn't be penalized for making a good living - remember, this credit is only on earned, not investment income.

Okay, you're right. I don't support a change in this bill at all. It's perfect.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Wait... we use a flat income tax in the Northeast ?? This absolutely needs to be changed.

No. It's worked for us so far. We have a balanced budget.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Seems like this has the support to pass. I hope we can vote on this before the next session begins.

[Alexander Hamilton]

I'd like to see an emergency vote take place to limit the amount of Reps. to 6. 6 is a good number.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Since I'll be leaving office tomorrow, I'll leave it up to one of you good folk to pick up my sponsored legislation on the floor.

I'll take up sponsorship of the Cape Wind Resolution. Thanks for all the help getting us newer member acquainted with procedural matters. You've been a great asset to the new Assembly.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Since I'll be leaving office tomorrow, I'll leave it up to one of you good folk to pick up my sponsored legislation on the floor.

I wouldn't be so sure about that if the Assembly expands to 8 members...

He didn't accept write-ins.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Since I'll be leaving office tomorrow, I'll leave it up to one of you good folk to pick up my sponsored legislation on the floor.

I wouldn't be so sure about that if the Assembly expands to 8 members...

Well, that's why a Constitutional Amendment will be near the top of our Agenda. Hopefully, the coming Assembly is the biggest it will ever get.  And, either five or six is a good number for me.

6 is better. It allows for a bit more, and we are fully capable of having six. It also allows you to have more input breaking ties

[Alexander Hamilton]

I'd like to see an emergency vote take place to limit the amount of Reps. to 6. 6 is a good number.

I see you never deleted your old Amendment, nor introduced the new one as you told me you would. Congratulations for pretending to pay attention about other people's opinions and then totally ignore them.

I thought you were going to introduce it! Ok I will right now.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Mr. President, Mr. Speaker

When will we know official results of the election?

When you go read the voting booth