The Imperial Dominion of the South's Legislature

[CatoMinor]

I have enjoyed my time here in the IDS Regional Governemnt, as a Governor, an Emperor, I think even Attorny General for a few minutes, and finally as a legislator. Its been great orking with you all but now I am off to Nyman D.C. to spread our Cultural Revolution of Awesomness

I hereby resign

X Jbrase

[Yelnoc]

It's been a pleasure, Jbrase.

Speaker Sanchez, could you please introduce the Sudan bill?

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

It's been a pleasure, Jbrase.

Speaker Sanchez, could you please introduce the Sudan bill?

It has been a pleasure-after much delay, I introduce the Support for South Sudan Act.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

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I introduce this bill to the Legislature.

[Dancing with Myself]

Since Jbrase is now gone and the amendment I created past, I can fill in as the third member until we have chosen another person to fill the seat.

Anyway, the I support the act proposed and it has my support

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

I will vote aye, its really a symbolic vote, but I will wait for Yelnoc. I want to here his take, him being somewhat of a federalist

[Associate Justice PiT]

     I would suggest doing something to give this actual impact, though Yelnoc is right that a region should not be involving itself in foreign affairs. Maybe we should commission a CD of traditional South Sudanese music?

[Yelnoc]

I thought the one-liner could use some help, so here are some modifications.  Does anyone else have ideas for recommendations?

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[Associate Justice PiT]

     I'm generally not keen on foreign aid. May I suggest a free trade agreement instead?

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

     I'm generally not keen on foreign aid. May I suggest a free trade agreement instead?

I prefer we not go into a Free Trade Treaty.

[Yelnoc]

     I'm generally not keen on foreign aid. May I suggest a free trade agreement instead?

Free trade is not the be-all end-all.  In underdeveloped regions of the world dominated by foreign multinational companies and a small elite compromised of members of one ethnicity in a multi-ethnic state, "free trade" would only serve to further constrict wealth in the hands of a few.  This would spark more violence in two already violent regimes, which I note are both suspected of committing crimes against humanity (generally deterrents to free trade agreements).  Even doubling the foreign aid to the Sudans won't make a scratch in the federal budget while providing the people of the Sudans with things they really need, like food, water, clothing, etc.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     Well, how about we call for additional aid on a time-limited basis (say five years)?

[Yelnoc]

     Well, how about we call for additional aid on a time-limited basis (say five years)?

Well, one of the main points of this bill is that, upon its passage, it will be referred to the Atlasian senate.  I don't want to put them in a vice when it comes to language; our senators aren't exactly known for the ability to read multi-paragraph bills.  Let's not incite them to give up before starting

[Associate Justice PiT]

     Well, how about we call for additional aid on a time-limited basis (say five years)?

Well, one of the main points of this bill is that, upon its passage, it will be referred to the Atlasian senate.  I don't want to put them in a vice when it comes to language; our senators aren't exactly known for the ability to read multi-paragraph bills.  Let's not incite them to give up before starting

     If there are no objections, I would be willing to present to Senator NC Yankee the bill as passed & then attach my suggestion to time-limit the aid as an "executive addendum".

[Yelnoc]

    Well, how about we call for additional aid on a time-limited basis (say five years)?

Well, one of the main points of this bill is that, upon its passage, it will be referred to the Atlasian senate.  I don't want to put them in a vice when it comes to language; our senators aren't exactly known for the ability to read multi-paragraph bills.  Let's not incite them to give up before starting

     If there are no objections, I would be willing to present to Senator NC Yankee the bill as passed & then attach my suggestion to time-limit the aid as an "executive addendum".

Sure, so long as the "executive addendum" is distinct from the content of the bill and so long as the other members of the assembly voice consent to the same textual copy as what you will present the Imperial Senator with.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     So that the members of the Legislature may choose to consent (or not) to my proposed addendum, here is what I propose, assuming the current text of the bill is passed unaltered:

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     How is that?

[Yelnoc]

     So that the members of the Legislature may choose to consent (or not) to my proposed addendum, here is what I propose, assuming the current text of the bill is passed unaltered:

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     How is that?

Sound good to me.  Sanchez?  Tb75?

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

     So that the members of the Legislature may choose to consent (or not) to my proposed addendum, here is what I propose, assuming the current text of the bill is passed unaltered:

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     How is that?

Sound good to me.  Sanchez?  Tb75?

I like it-  I vote AYE.

[Yelnoc]

     So that the members of the Legislature may choose to consent (or not) to my proposed addendum, here is what I propose, assuming the current text of the bill is passed unaltered:

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     How is that?

Sound good to me.  Sanchez?  Tb75?

I like it-  I vote AYE.

Er...the Viceroy has to bring it to a vote (unless he is absent, in which case that responsibility devolves to you, but he seems to be active).

[Associate Justice PiT]

I will be a candidate for the legislature.

     Sorry, I misunderstood the question you PM'd me. You declare for the Legislature in the standard Candidate Declaration Thread. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

When I said aye, it was a declaration of my support, not a actual vote. I know TB75 has to bring it to a vote. Also, I will be on vacation all next week, but I will have access to a computer, but its probaly a every other day thing :)I will try to keep up as best as I can.

[Yelnoc]

When I said aye, it was a declaration of my support, not a actual vote. I know TB75 has to bring it to a vote. Also, I will be on vacation all next week, but I will have access to a computer, but its probaly a every other day thing :)I will try to keep up as best as I can.

Okedokey

Want to put it up now?

[Dancing with Myself]

I am just waiting to you guys say okay, and I will bring it up to a vote

[Yelnoc]

I am just waiting to you guys say okay, and I will bring it up to a vote

We already did.  When you see consensus, that's your que

[Yelnoc]

Feel free to bring it up to a vote...