Office of Vice President Duke (vote for The Truth: the new constitution)

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

me?

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

me?

Absolutely.

[Cincinnatus]

Do not keep The People waiting to long.  They aren't very patient

[AndrewTX]

You better announce you are running for re-election. Because if you dont, hell will come down on you with the fury of one thousand masterbating teens.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

I hope you are announcing you are joining the NCP/Blue Party

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

There will be a slight delay in the announcement. The senator is taking law school exams today, and will hopefully make his announcement tonight. He apologizes to The People for his delay.

[Yelnoc]

Will you pass your law exam with flying colors?

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Will you pass your law exam with flying colors?

You have no way of knowing with them. It's based on curves and the like, so I will not know a thing until mid January.

[Associate Justice PiT]

Will you pass your law exam with flying colors?

You have no way of knowing with them. It's based on curves and the like, so I will not know a thing until mid January.

     It could be worse. You'll end up taking the Bar Exam, which I know took six months to get the results of back in 1974. It's probably somewhat faster today.

[Junkie]

Will you pass your law exam with flying colors?

You have no way of knowing with them. It's based on curves and the like, so I will not know a thing until mid January.

     It could be worse. You'll end up taking the Bar Exam, which I know took six months to get the results of back in 1974. It's probably somewhat faster today.

One good thing about going to a Wisconsin law school...no bar exam.

[This user has not been convicted of 34 felonies]

You better announce you are running for re-election. Because if you dont, hell will come down on you with the fury of one thousand masterbating teens.

I can't commit to involvement in such a thing.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Well everyone, the time has come for this all important announcement before I hit the grind on my civil procedure outline in preparation for my exam on Friday. I have been hinting at this for some time, but with elections forthcoming, I need to make it official. I am not seeking reelection to  the senate. I know, what will everyone do without me? It's been two years to this election that I first made it into the senate, and I somehow have managed to get reelected over and over again. But I felt it was time to give some new people a chance to serve, and I am fully confident that Junkie and TJ will fill my shoes nicely when the new session meets in January. I just hope they remember the importance of communication, especially with the voters. That is my only advice.

This announcement is bittersweet. When I made this conscious decision a few weeks ago, I thought back on my time in the senate. I thought back to the elections that I won and lost. The legislative successes and failures. I will miss those I have worked with over the years, especially Yankee and Marokai. I think everything we managed to accomplish (and still are, as some of Marokai and I's bills will remain in debate after I leave) is good for the game, and I hope going forward, that can continue to be the trend. I look forward to following the discussion and reform talks going forward, this time as a private citizen and not someone in government.

I do not know what I will do in relation to Atlasia now. I have entertained running for IDS legislature in the future, and I certainly want to write for The People's Paper and give back to The People for the two years they gave me. I also want to have a hand in the future of the RPP or whatever happens with the dissolve debate. I will not sit here and say this is it forever, because we all know how difficult it is to kick the habit of Atlasia. But for now, I will join the legions of retirees.

In closing, I want to again thank all my supporters and friends from all sides of the isle through the years. I have enjoyed it, and if you ever need anything, I am still going to be around, albeit in a much quieter fashion. I wish my successors the best of luck.

Duke

P.S. Donations are still more than welcome to DukePAC. The money will go to good causes, I promise, and if I ever do run for office again, I will gladly take advantage of everyone's kindness.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

[tmthforu94]

You're great, Duke. The Senate won't be the same without you.

[This user has not been convicted of 34 felonies]

Shoot man /: You were a fantastic senator. Very upset to hear this. Best of luck in your future endeavors. You really are a role model for every aspiring politician.

[homelycooking]

Thank you for everything, Duke. Atlasia will dearly miss your service and dedication in the Senate.

[big bad fab]

Thanks for all you've done in the Senate and in the party, dude !

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Never fear. You all can still catch me amongst The People! Maybe we can get a regular publication going in Atlasia again.

[AndrewTX]

Re..remember...remember when we were both Governors?  That was awesome.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Re..remember...remember when we were both Governors?  That was awesome.

Maybe we both can become Lt. Governors? How fun would that be? And we wouldn't have any responsibilities!

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Re..remember...remember when we were both Governors?  That was awesome.

God, you're just too old.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

You're great, Duke. The Senate won't be the same without you.

[Fuzzybigfoot]

   

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I'm making this statement purely for my supporters and not for those who will take issue with me regardless of what I do. A week and a half ago, my girlfriend of two years and I broke up. Needless to say, I had a crappy holiday and have been doing a lot of soul searching recently during our period of no contact. Atlasia has been the furthest thing from my mind. Granted, it is no excuse for my inactivity but I thought I would let those interested know my situation. It looks like I picked a good time to retire after all.

[This user has not been convicted of 34 felonies]

I'm making this statement purely for my supporters and not for those who will take issue with me regardless of what I do. A week and a half ago, my girlfriend of two years and I broke up. Needless to say, I had a crappy holiday and have been doing a lot of soul searching recently during our period of no contact. Atlasia has been the furthest thing from my mind. Granted, it is no excuse for my inactivity but I thought I would let those interested know my situation. It looks like I picked a good time to retire after all.

So sorry to hear this...real life comes first. Your inactivity in a game is minuscule compared to what you're going through. Best wishes.