Mideast Assembly Thread

[Purple State]

https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/First_Amendment_to_the_Second_Constitution

The right to keep and bear arms and low potency explosives shall not be infringed. It's unconstitutional.

And for the record, that isn't current. The Third Constitution of the Mideast states: "The right of the people to keep and bear arms of a nature reasonable for self defense shall not be infringed."

This law just goes forward in defining exactly what that means.

That's the national Constitution he quoted, not the Mideast.

Alright, I may want to look more into this then before we consider passage of any law. Being that afleitch is going away for a few days and I will be away from Wednesday night to Saturday night, it doesn't seem like now is the time to look for any controversial bills. We will table this for now. If anyone has some easy book cleaning legislation now is a good time.

[HappyWarrior]

I think that the time has come to change the region's capital.  College Park seems like a small and arbitry choice.  I would propose some place in the center of our region such as Columbus or Indianapolis.

[DownWithTheLeft]

I think that the time has come to change the region's capital.  College Park seems like a small and arbitry choice.  I would propose some place in the center of our region such as Columbus or Indianapolis.

Someone's a copy cat

The reason we did it, and had been trying so long, is because we wanted to proclaim ourselves a new and reborn region.  Are you running for the history of the Mideast?

[Purple State]

I think that the time has come to change the region's capital.  College Park seems like a small and arbitry choice.  I would propose some place in the center of our region such as Columbus or Indianapolis.

I had actually just been thinking about this, especially how tucked away the capital is. How about we give each incoming Governor the right to move the capital wherever he so chooses. This can only be done once by each non-incumbent Governor. Or we could setup a roaming thing where it changes each month or each gubernatorial election cycle.

[Devilman88]

I think that the time has come to change the region's capital.  College Park seems like a small and arbitry choice.  I would propose some place in the center of our region such as Columbus or Indianapolis.

I had actually just been thinking about this, especially how tucked away the capital is. How about we give each incoming Governor the right to move the capital wherever he so chooses. This can only be done once by each non-incumbent Governor. Or we could setup a roaming thing where it changes each month or each gubernatorial election cycle.

I don't think a moving captail is a good idea, to much work trying to keep up with where it is. Why not Louisville, KY??

[Purple State]

I would say VA, as it is our most populous state. Of course, it also happens to be where I reside, but ya know...

[Devilman88]

I would say VA, as it is our most populous state. Of course, it also happens to be where I reside, but ya know...

I say come up with a list of cities and let the Mideast Citizens vote on it.

[Purple State]

Resolution for the Relocation of the Mideast Capital

Whereas, the Mideast Assembly believes that the Capital of the Mideast shall be moved from its current location of College Park, MD;

Whereas, there are a number of large, centrally located cities in the Mideast appropriate for the locale of the Mideast Capital, Governor's Mansion and Assembly Chamber;

We resolve that the Governor shall open a public Voting Booth at his discrepancy, within twenty days, to allow the people of the Mideast to choose a new Capital from the following list of candidates:
1. Indianapolis, IN
2. Richmond, VA
3. Columbus, OH
4. Louisville, KY
5. Lansing, MI

How does that look?

[Devilman88]

Looks good to me.

[Hash]

I will oppose any attempt to move the capital from Maryland!

[Purple State]

I will oppose any attempt to move the capital from Maryland!

Knew that one was coming... I was pretty shocked that HW came up with the idea in the first place. I guess some just don't like having the capital so close to home.

[HappyWarrior]

I will oppose any attempt to move the capital from Maryland!

Knew that one was coming... I was pretty shocked that HW came up with the idea in the first place. I guess some just don't like having the capital so close to home.

No, I'd like it to remain in Maryland.  However College Park just seems like such an arbitrary locale.  Why not Annapolis if it has to be in Maryland?

[Purple State]

I will oppose any attempt to move the capital from Maryland!

Knew that one was coming... I was pretty shocked that HW came up with the idea in the first place. I guess some just don't like having the capital so close to home.

No, I'd like it to remain in Maryland.  However College Park just seems like such an arbitrary locale.  Why not Annapolis if it has to be in Maryland?

I wouldn't mind Annapolis or Baltimore (it could help clean up the city).

[Kaine for Senate '18]

We should move the capital to Richmond.  It's in the most populous state, but I'm also fine with having a general resolution.

[HappyWarrior]

I will oppose any attempt to move the capital from Maryland!

Knew that one was coming... I was pretty shocked that HW came up with the idea in the first place. I guess some just don't like having the capital so close to home.

No, I'd like it to remain in Maryland.  However College Park just seems like such an arbitrary locale.  Why not Annapolis if it has to be in Maryland?

I wouldn't mind Annapolis or Baltimore (it could help clean up the city).

I don't care which but could you add one of them to the resolution?

[Purple State]

Updated version:

Resolution for the Relocation of the Mideast Capital

Whereas, the Mideast Assembly believes that the Capital of the Mideast shall be moved from its current location of College Park, MD;

Whereas, there are a number of large, centrally located cities in the Mideast appropriate for the locale of the Mideast Capital, Governor's Mansion and Assembly Chamber;

We resolve that the Governor shall open a public Voting Booth at his discrepancy, within twenty days, to allow the people of the Mideast to choose a new Capital from the following list of candidates:
1. Baltimore, IN
2. Richmond, VA
3. Columbus, OH
4. Louisville, KY

Does anyone have further comment? I'm not going to bring this to a vote until Saturday because I won't be able to access internet in about 2 hours. So feel free to continue discussion.

[DownWithTheLeft]

I think that the time has come to change the region's capital.  College Park seems like a small and arbitry choice.  I would propose some place in the center of our region such as Columbus or Indianapolis.

I had actually just been thinking about this, especially how tucked away the capital is. How about we give each incoming Governor the right to move the capital wherever he so chooses. This can only be done once by each non-incumbent Governor. Or we could setup a roaming thing where it changes each month or each gubernatorial election cycle.

Wouldn't that incur massive amount of debt from constantly moving your capitol, the people stationed there, and all the buildings?

[Fine...I Made This More Civil]

I think that the time has come to change the region's capital.  College Park seems like a small and arbitry choice.  I would propose some place in the center of our region such as Columbus or Indianapolis.

I had actually just been thinking about this, especially how tucked away the capital is. How about we give each incoming Governor the right to move the capital wherever he so chooses. This can only be done once by each non-incumbent Governor. Or we could setup a roaming thing where it changes each month or each gubernatorial election cycle.

Wouldn't that incur massive amount of debt from constantly moving your capitol, the people stationed there, and all the buildings?

The cool thing is the fact that this is a sim and that doesn't matter.

[Hash]

Updated version:

Resolution for the Relocation of the Mideast Capital

Whereas, the Mideast Assembly believes that the Capital of the Mideast shall be moved from its current location of College Park, MD;

Whereas, there are a number of large, centrally located cities in the Mideast appropriate for the locale of the Mideast Capital, Governor's Mansion and Assembly Chamber;

We resolve that the Governor shall open a public Voting Booth at his discrepancy, within twenty days, to allow the people of the Mideast to choose a new Capital from the following list of candidates:
1. Baltimore, IN
2. Richmond, VA
3. Columbus, OH
4. Louisville, KY

Does anyone have further comment? I'm not going to bring this to a vote until Saturday because I won't be able to access internet in about 2 hours. So feel free to continue discussion.

What if we don't want to change capitals? What if we don't like any of those cities? What will we vote for?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

What if we don't want to change capitals? What if we don't like any of those cities? What will we vote for?

True, let's put our current Capital as an option too.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I think that the time has come to change the region's capital.  College Park seems like a small and arbitry choice.  I would propose some place in the center of our region such as Columbus or Indianapolis.

I had actually just been thinking about this, especially how tucked away the capital is. How about we give each incoming Governor the right to move the capital wherever he so chooses. This can only be done once by each non-incumbent Governor. Or we could setup a roaming thing where it changes each month or each gubernatorial election cycle.

Wouldn't that incur massive amount of debt from constantly moving your capitol, the people stationed there, and all the buildings?

The cool thing is the fact that this is a sim and that doesn't matter.

If we all had that mentality, nothing would get done here.

Besides, Atlasia is real, just like Santa!

[HappyWarrior]

Updated version:

Resolution for the Relocation of the Mideast Capital

Whereas, the Mideast Assembly believes that the Capital of the Mideast shall be moved from its current location of College Park, MD;

Whereas, there are a number of large, centrally located cities in the Mideast appropriate for the locale of the Mideast Capital, Governor's Mansion and Assembly Chamber;

We resolve that the Governor shall open a public Voting Booth at his discrepancy, within twenty days, to allow the people of the Mideast to choose a new Capital from the following list of candidates:
1. Baltimore,INMD
2. Richmond, VA
3. Columbus, OH
4. Louisville, KY

Does anyone have further comment? I'm not going to bring this to a vote until Saturday because I won't be able to access internet in about 2 hours. So feel free to continue discussion.

[Purple State]

^^^ Wow I can't believe I did that.

I think that the time has come to change the region's capital.  College Park seems like a small and arbitry choice.  I would propose some place in the center of our region such as Columbus or Indianapolis.

I had actually just been thinking about this, especially how tucked away the capital is. How about we give each incoming Governor the right to move the capital wherever he so chooses. This can only be done once by each non-incumbent Governor. Or we could setup a roaming thing where it changes each month or each gubernatorial election cycle.

Wouldn't that incur massive amount of debt from constantly moving your capitol, the people stationed there, and all the buildings?

Yeah, I wasn't thinking that would fly.

What if we don't want to change capitals? What if we don't like any of those cities? What will we vote for?

True, let's put our current Capital as an option too.

I figure a NOTA option would work for that. But I am willing to place "no change" as an option.

[Purple State]

Okay, this is what we are looking at for the final legislation.

Resolution for the Relocation of the Mideast Capital

Whereas, the Mideast Assembly believes that the Capital of the Mideast shall be moved from its current location of College Park, MD;

Whereas, there are a number of large, centrally located cities in the Mideast appropriate for the locale of the Mideast Capital, Governor's Mansion and Assembly Chamber;

We resolve that the Governor shall open a public Voting Booth at his discrepancy, within twenty days, to allow the people of the Mideast to choose a new Capital from the following list of candidates:
1. Baltimore,MD
2. Richmond, VA
3. Columbus, OH
4. Louisville, KY
5. College Park, MD (no change)

[Purple State]

I bring the following resolution to a vote. Please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

Resolution for the Relocation of the Mideast Capital

Whereas, the Mideast Assembly believes that the Capital of the Mideast shall be moved from its current location of College Park, MD;

Whereas, there are a number of large, centrally located cities in the Mideast appropriate for the locale of the Mideast Capital, Governor's Mansion and Assembly Chamber;

We resolve that the Governor shall open a public Voting Booth at his discrepancy, within twenty days, to allow the people of the Mideast to choose a new Capital from the following list of candidates:
1. Baltimore,MD
2. Richmond, VA
3. Columbus, OH
4. Louisville, KY
5. College Park, MD (no change)


Aye