Northeast Assembly Thread

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

Aye on the motion.

[Cincinnatus]

I apologize to the Assembly.  The member can't motion for extension beyond 72 hours. 

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

In that case, motion to extend the debate to 72 hours.

[Cincinnatus]

The Gentleman from CT has motioned to extend debate 72 hours. 

The Assembly will vote Aye or Nay on this motion.  Abstentions and absences will be consider a Nay vote.  Voting will last 24 hours, or until all members of this Assembly have voted.

[Cincinnatus]

Aye on the motion

[Lincoln Republican]

Mr. Speaker, can you please point out to the honorable member from Rhode Island, Mr. RFK, that until he swears in at the New Office Holder's Swearing In Thread that he is not technically a member of the Assembly, and therefore, he is ineligible to cast votes in the Assembly.

Thank you.

[Cincinnatus]

I believe I have done so on more than one occasion Mr. Governor.  Of course I'm more than willing to point him to the right thread again.  Thank you as always for your input.

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=36934.0

[Simfan34]

Mr. Speaker, can you please point out to the honorable member from Rhode Island, Mr. RFK, that until he swears in at the New Office Holder's Swearing In Thread that he is not technically a member of the Assembly, and therefore, he is ineligible to cast votes in the Assembly.

Thank you.

It might also be prudent to inform him he is an Assemblyman, not an Assembler.

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

Mr. Speaker, can you please point out to the honorable member from Rhode Island, Mr. RFK, that until he swears in at the New Office Holder's Swearing In Thread that he is not technically a member of the Assembly, and therefore, he is ineligible to cast votes in the Assembly.

Thank you.

It might also be prudent to inform him he is an Assemblyman, not an Assembler.

The proper term is actually Representative.

[Cincinnatus]

Debate has been extended 72 hours and will end the morning of Sept 11th.

[Napoleon]

This chamber needs more life.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Maaaaaaybe I shouldn't have extended debate for that long.  Hardly anyone's talking about the Constitution, and it doesn't look like anyone has huge objections to it.

[Napoleon]

There was little debate last time and it failed.

[Cincinnatus]

This chamber needs more life.

Expect further response from me once I get my work clothes off and what not

[Cincinnatus]

If no one else will, I shall.  Proposing the following amendment;

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Had New York not already been the current center for government, I would have liked to keep whatever the current city was.  However, I don't really see it necessary to move, especially after I just bought that roomy apartment downtown

I honestly can't say I have any crucial disagreements with this constitution.  I'm not to keen on a Lt. Gov existing at all, but this constitution basically changes how that position works.  The Assembly is directed by the Speaker as it should be, and the number of Rep's has been reduced.  Unless someone has any ideas as to giving the people more rights in Article V, I can't see much that needs adding at the moment.  Well done Senator.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Who decides how many reps each region gets?

[Cincinnatus]

Who decides how many reps each region gets?

There's five Representatives under this constitution.  Perhaps I'm not understanding your questions here..

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Who decides how many reps each region gets?

There's five Representatives under this constitution.  Perhaps I'm not understanding your questions here..

Well, I mean, why did we lose Representatives? 

[Cincinnatus]

Who decides how many reps each region gets?

There's five Representatives under this constitution.  Perhaps I'm not understanding your questions here..

Well, I mean, why did we lose Representatives? 

Why are we eliminating some?  Well, currently you can basically just declare and win.  This is an elections game, and you basically don't have to do anything to get into our Assembly.  Having a more limited number should help increase the activity and accessibility of the Representatives who want to be re-elected.  Trust me, five is still a rather large Assembly.

[Napoleon]

Who decides how many reps each region gets?

There's five Representatives under this constitution.  Perhaps I'm not understanding your questions here..

Well, I mean, why did we lose Representatives? 

To make elections more competitive. Under the current set up anyone who runs can win. I accidentally won a seat with my own write in vote when I was first elected. I believe our Representatives should be elected on their merits as opposed to their presence. With current Representatives likely to move up the political ladder over time, a 7 member Assembly is unsustainable. At the same time, a 5 member Assembly works to ensure that we have adequate representation and difference in viewpoints to accommodate the diverse political leanings of our region.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Who decides how many reps each region gets?

There's five Representatives under this constitution.  Perhaps I'm not understanding your questions here..

Well, I mean, why did we lose Representatives? 

To make elections more competitive. Under the current set up anyone who runs can win. I accidentally won a seat with my own write in vote when I was first elected. I believe our Representatives should be elected on their merits as opposed to their presence. With current Representatives likely to move up the political ladder over time, a 7 member Assembly is unsustainable. At the same time, a 5 member Assembly works to ensure that we have adequate representation and difference in viewpoints to accommodate the diverse political leanings of our region.

Ah.  Gotcha.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Anyways, on the amendment-- I personally don't believe it matters, and I don't really want to vote for or against it and take "sides" or whatever.  That's all I have to say about that.

[Napoleon]

I can't support this Constitution if the capital isn't moved.

[Cincinnatus]

I can't support this Constitution if the capital isn't moved.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

I can't support this Constitution if the capital isn't moved.

Why not?  This is a pretty minor thing.  It doesn't change procedure or anything significant.