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Texas Representative Council (Pick 15) [READ NOTE BELOW FIRST!]
The Gun Toting Ranger Republic of Armed Texas 8 (2.4%)
The Most Serene Republic of Blandings and Fenwick 6 (1.8%)
The Fighting Baylor Bears of Boomba 9 (2.6%)
The NAZISM STATES of Crazy hell for war 10 (2.9%)
The Federation of Darth Kermit 21 (6.2%)
The Anarchic States of Dashie 3 (0.9%)
The Sanity's Haven of Dolfor 9 (2.6%)
The United States of Fairlington 12 (3.5%)
The Field Marshall 's Protection of Germany-Logania 6 (1.8%)
The Nation of Green-ville 17 (5%)
The Awesome Airship Armada of Havensky 15 (4.4%)
The Nine Counties of Hocolesqua 10 (2.9%)
The Modified Acceleration Engine of HotRodia 14 (4.1%)
The People's State of Independent Planets 17 (5%)
The Slow Fatal Leaking of Intestinal Fluids 10 (2.9%)
The Jingoistic States of Irish Gryphons 4 (1.2%)
The Dominion of Legends Of Lambeau 7 (2.1%)
The Holy Republic of Monkey-wrenches 5 (1.5%)
The Incorporated States of Mythrilia 1 (0.3%)
The Disputed Territories of Nebulantis 10 (2.9%)
The Viceroyalty of New Spania 8 (2.4%)
The Rabid Jackalopes of Neue Schottland 18 (5.3%)
The Confederate States of Ole Dixieland 15 (4.4%)
The Totally Bananas Republic of Overbecland 3 (0.9%)
The Piney Woody Pinewood Woods of Piney Wood 11 (3.2%)
The Allied States of Powerful Peoples 3 (0.9%)
The Holy Empire of Richard I 19 (5.6%)
The Republic of Studly Penguins 19 (5.6%)
The Democratic Republic of Texas and the Souh 4 (1.2%)
The Wysterian Ambassador of The Bohemian Rhapsody 10 (2.9%)
The United States of The Killams 7 (2.1%)
The Biker Gang Badlands of The Texas Nation 4 (1.2%)
The Federation of Trecdom2 15 (4.4%)
The Colony of Viejo Austin 10 (2.9%)
Total Votes: 340
Texas Representative Council; Texas Government
Topic Started: Nov 30 2008, 01:04 PM (1,169 Views)
NewTexas
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:tx Texas Representative Council :tx

Per Article X: Texas Representative Council
Texas shall freely elect a Regional Council.

The purpose of the Council shall include:

1. To mediate any internal disputes that may threaten Regional peace, security or prosperity.

2. The make up of the Council shall include the Cabinet Members of Texas. Additionally, the number of Texas Representative Council seats shall be determined by the number of seats in the Texas Cabinet. To make sure that the majority is made up of TRC members and that there is always an odd number of seats, to prevent ties in voting, the following will occur:

a. If there are an even number of seats on the Cabinet, then there shall be five (5) more TRC seats than Cabinet seats.

b. If there is an odd number of Cabinet seats, then there shall be four (4) more TRC seats than Cabinet seats.

New elections will be held quarterly for Council Members.

3. The Council will adjudicate any internal complaints and will assist in formulating reponses and courses of action in international affairs.

4. The council will preside in matters regarding breaches of the Texas Constitution.

5. Any Alliance approved by the Cabinet will be sent to the TRC for approval. If the vote of the full TRC is against the proposed alliance then the proposed alliance will be declined.

6. The Council shall make no law, nor pass any bills to collect revenue or make expenditures, but only deliberate and vote on resolutions of good will, recognition, and celebration.

Additional duties will include welcoming new nations to Texas and being an Official Texas Goodwill Ambassador*.

Current Members
The Most Serene Republic of Blandings and Fenwick
The NAZISM STATES of Crazy hell for war
The United Polish States of Crosby-Huffman-Barret
The Federation of Darth Kermit
The Sith Temple of F799
The Field Marshall 's Protection of Germany-Logania
The Train Gang of Green-ville
The Rifle Corps of Hocolesqua
The Modified Acceleration Engine of HotRodia
The Slow Fatal Leaking of Intestinal Fluids
The Jingoistic States of Irish Gryphons
The Dominion of Legends Of Lambeau
The Holy Republic of Monkey-wrenches
The Confederate States of Ole Dixieland
The Republic of Studly Penguins
The Biker Gang Badlands of The Texas Nation
The Colony of Viejo Austin

Nominees
The Gun Toting Ranger Republic of Armed Texas
The Thanksgiving Gluttony of Bearistotle and Hebert
The Most Serene Republic of Blandings and Fenwick
The Fighting Baylor Bears of Boomba
The NAZISM STATES of Crazy hell for war
The Vote For Me for VP of Crosby-Huffman-Barret
The Federation of Darth Kermit
The Anarchic States of Dashie
The Sanity's Haven of Dolfor
The Desolate Wasteland Homes of F799
The United States of Fairlington
The Field Marshall 's Protection of Germany-Logania
The Nation of Green-ville
The Awesome Airship Armada of Havensky
The Nine Counties of Hocolesqua
The Modified Acceleration Engine of HotRodia
The People's State of Independent Planets
The Slow Fatal Leaking of Intestinal Fluids
The Jingoistic States of Irish Gryphons
The Dominion of Legends Of Lambeau
The Tourist Friendly Empire of Lord Hannah
The Holy Republic of Monkey-wrenches
The Evil Skulldom of Murray the Evil Skull
The Incorporated States of Mythrilia
The Disputed Territories of Nebulantis
The Viceroyalty of New Spania
The Rabid Jackalopes of Neue Schottland
The Confederate States of Ole Dixieland
The Totally Bananas Republic of Overbecland
The Most Texcellent Texas Nation of PAX HEARTLANDIA
The Piney Woody Pinewood Woods of Piney Wood
The Allied States of Powerful Peoples
The Holy Empire of Richard I
The Goddess Kitten of Sweet Furry Kittens
The Republic of Studly Penguins
The Democratic Republic of Texas and the Souh
The Wysterian Ambassador of The Bohemian Rhapsody
The United States of The Killams
The Biker Gang Badlands of The Texas Nation
The Federation of Trecdom2
The Colony of Viejo Austin



* These are nations that are encouraged to welcome new arrivals to Texas and represent Texas when out in the world. Additionally, they are responsible for keeping the NationStates board content fresh and current.


All Candidates are free to post their platforms, reasons to vote for them, reasons to vote against other candidates, make speeches, make bribes, make whoopee, whatever! This is your forum, knock yourselves out! Its a free-for-all! So candidates, please make your best speech! There are 41 nominees and only 15 positions! Go Get 'Em!

Note: Texas Constitution Article XVIII: All Nominated Nations for a Cabinet position are Automatically Nominated for the Texas Representative Council. However, there are five uncontested Cabinet positions - State, Land, Immigration, CounterCulture & Goddess. We are assuming that these Secretaries will be retaining their positions (unless there is a vote of No Confidence). They are listed as candidates, but will not be listed on the ballot since they have not publicly stipulated they are stepping down.

Have Fun!


:badger :phone :wiggle :girlfight :stretcher :mortar :lukedarth :drunk :bananadead :boxing :z :stretcher :goro :director :hyper :ranting :llama :girlfight :nutkick :kermit


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No TV and No Beer
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Unless the Constitution has changed, Sweet Furry Kittens, F799 and Lord Hannah should not appear on the TRC ballot, as all are running uncontested races for a cabinet post.
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NewTexas
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No TV and No Beer,Nov 30 2008
01:54 PM
Unless the Constitution has changed, Sweet Furry Kittens, F799 and Lord Hannah should not appear on the TRC ballot, as all are running uncontested races for a cabinet post.

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However, there are five uncontested Cabinet positions - State, Land, Immigration, CounterCulture & Goddess. We are assuming that these Secretaries will be retaining their positions (unless there is a vote of No Confidence). They are listed as candidates, but will not be listed on the ballot since they have not publicly stipulated they are stepping down.


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No TV and No Beer
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Sorry - was that already posted there? I must have missed it. :oops
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NewTexas
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No prob. It happens all the time. We get too verbose and sometimes peeps just stop - HEY YOU, RIGHT HERE - reading it all.

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Darth Kermit
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$2.5 Billion Texas Dollars!

Now that I have your attention; :lol:

Yes, I, DARTH KERMIT, am running yet again for the TEXAS REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL. :tx

And I’m running on a platform of CHANGE! “Change what?” you ask. Beats me, but it worked for that other guy!

As an incumbent member of the Representative Council (EIGHT terms now, and STILL no indictments), I pledge to continue providing the good citizens of Texas with the kind of bureaucracy and CHANGE that you’ve come to expect and cherish.

As your duly elected, humble servant to the people, I will:

Play an active and CHANGING role in the life of this Great Region! :tx
Support Big Tex and anything he wants to CHANGE! :cowboy
Enjoy all of the perks of political life (not CHANGING that)! :martini

So let’s get down to MONEY!

Any Texas nation endorsing and promising to vote for me on this thread will be promptly wired $2,500,000,000.00 – yep, that’s $2.5 Billion Texas Dollars!

Even I’ve never offered this much! Now that’s the kind of CHANGE you can believe in!

Unfortunately, this is a limited offer. Unless the Banking Bailout sends me a few more billions, I can only afford to pay out to the first 7 or 8 takers!

Skeptical? Why not try it? You get the money up front, before the election!

VOTE FOR DARTH KERMIT!!! :darth2

Thank you, and God Bless Texas! :tx
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neue Schottland
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Keep your change!


I'm so tired of that word!


But anyways, VOTE FOR Neue Schottland!
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Studly Penguins
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Vote for Studly Penguins!!!!! :bow

A vote for me is a case of whatever liquor you want shipped to your door for life. Also I am seeking my second term, so for all the money and booze sent the first time, it will double with this one. :beer :diablo

And remember Penguins are still cuter and more cuddly than kittens :beerchug

VOTE FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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F799
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I don't know about the rest of you, but did you know that the bribes Kermit offers are ACTUALLY deposited in your Texas bank account? Unlike these false promises of liquer and change, the promise of cold hard Texas cash offered by Kermit is R-E-A-L, REAL!!! Therefore, since Kermit has fulfilled his bribe to me, in past elections, I will be voting for him, as well as for any other nation that offers true, no jike bribes for my vote. otherwise, those who are stupi. . .I mean honorable enough not to try and bribe me will also be recieving my vote.


This message was not endorsed by Kermy or any other political candidate, it i the sole property of the F799 For State campaign fund.
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Trecdom
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As we run for a seat on the council we shall use part of a speech from one of the best Starfleet Captains.


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"The first duty of every Starfleet officer is to the truth, whether it's scientific truth or historical truth or personal truth! It is the guiding principle on which Starfleet is based


Speaking of truth, it is the truth that should I get elected to the position the following gifts will be distributed to my fine fellow Texans.

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After all Rule of Acquisition number 285 states:
"No good deed ever goes unpunished"


:gunslinger :tx :angel



Hey Penguins, make sure you have some Romulan Ale. :howdy
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Crosby-Huffman-Barret
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VOTE FOR KERMIT AND VOTE FOR TRECDOM! FOR TRC!

Now wheres my money?
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Darth Kermit
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Crosby-Huffman-Barret,Dec 2 2008
09:10 PM

Now wheres my money?

That's what I like to hear!

C-H-B, your funds have been wired! Thank you for the endorsement, and good luck on your run for VP! You've got my vote!

$till plenty more where that came from!

Who'$ next?
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The Bohemian Rhapsody
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Darth Kermit, your words have...moved me. I will most certainly vote for you.


Show me the money!!!

Though I myself am incredibly wealthy, I could always use more :lol: .

Ambassador Mack Smith
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Darth Kermit
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The Bohemian Rhapsody,Dec 2 2008
11:21 PM
Show me the money!!!

Now we're talking!

BR, your funds have been wired. Thanks for the "moving" endorsement! :lol:

C'mon Texans! Still plenty more to give away!

Who$ next?
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Bearistotle and Hebert
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I don't want money. How about kisses if I vote for you? :panda2
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nebulantis
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--- Vote Nebulantis ---

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El Paso to South Padre Island,
From the coast and through the highland,
Our TRC serves as the nexus
For the peace of Region Texas!

Good will and self-determination
Shall lead to prosper every nation,
While freedom and equality
Shall promote our security!

Our counsellors make life bonita;
Got more cheer squads per capita;
So guys, don’t be ‘non compos mentis’,
Cast your vote for Nebulantis!

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--- Vote Nebulantis ---
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Bearistotle and Hebert
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Nebulantis gets my vote - Texcellent cheer.
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Trecdom
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Your latinum can be picked up at the Trecdom treasury. The gold is delivered in the event I win the election.



Ps. Kermit and Nebulantis both get my vote. :llama
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Texas and the Souh
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I would be honored to serve on the Texas Representative Council. Texas born and raised, and have represented Texas in many national forums. Specifically at the Conference on National Affairs as a Texas delegate. I have the "TEXAS" tattooed inside my lip because its my brand to show where I come from. I know what we stand for and with gladly represent these Great States!
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Darth Kermit
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Bearistotle and Hebert,Dec 3 2008
08:05 AM
I don't want money.  How about kisses if I vote for you?    :panda2

Okay! 2.5 Billion kisses for the Bears! :kiss2

Big Tex, I might be ah... busy for a while! :blush
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