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Texas Representative Council (Pick 14) [READ NOTE BELOW FIRST!]
The Front Porch Swing of Bearistotle and Hebert 15 (7.3%)
The Frederation of Crazy hell for war 10 (4.9%)
The Galactic Muppets of Darth Kermit 15 (7.3%)
The Sanity's Haven of Dolfor 6 (2.9%)
The Awesome Airship Armada of Havensky 14 (6.8%)
The Democratic States of HForst 14 (6.8%)
The Light Infantry of Hocolesqua 14 (6.8%)
The Modified Acceleration Engine of HotRodia 12 (5.8%)
The People's State of Independent Planets 14 (6.8%)
The Slow Fatal Leaking of Intestinal Fluids 5 (2.4%)
The United States of Jadsy 2 (1%)
The Seceding States of Nebulantis 12 (5.8%)
The Rabid Jackalopes of Neue Schottland 13 (6.3%)
The Holy Empire of Richard I 14 (6.8%)
The Dallas Cowboys Republic of Studly Penguins 10 (4.9%)
The Wysterian Ambassador of The Bohemian Rhapsody 10 (4.9%)
The United States of The killams 4 (1.9%)
The Federation of Trecdom2 11 (5.3%)
The Sublime Yertopia of Yertanistan 7 (3.4%)
The Oppressed Peoples of Zeinistan 4 (1.9%)
Total Votes: 206
Texas Representative Council; Texas Government
Topic Started: Mar 1 2009, 01:48 PM (492 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 NAZISM STATES of Crazy hell for war
The Galactic Muppets of Darth Kermit
The Awesome Airship Armada of Havensky
The Light Infantry of Hocolesqua
The Modified Acceleration Engine of HotRodia
The People's State of Independent Planets
The Slow Fatal Leaking of Intestinal Fluids
The Disputed Territories of Nebulantis
The Rabid Jackalopes of Neue Schottland
The Holy Empire of Richard I
The Republic of Studly Penguins

Nominees
The Front Porch Swing of Bearistotle and Hebert
The Frederation of Crazy hell for war
The Galactic Muppets of Darth Kermit
The Sanity's Haven of Dolfor
The Militant Mercantile Alliance of Greenspoint
The Awesome Airship Armada of Havensky
The Democratic States of HForst
The Light Infantry of Hocolesqua
The Modified Acceleration Engine of HotRodia
The People's State of Independent Planets
The Slow Fatal Leaking of Intestinal Fluids
The United States of Jadsy
The Tourist Friendly Empire of Lord Hannah
The Seceding States of Nebulantis
The Rabid Jackalopes of Neue Schottland
The Most Texcellent Texas Nation of PAX HEARTLANDIA
The Holy Empire of Richard I
The Dallas Cowboys Republic of Studly Penguins
The Goddess Kitten of Sweet Furry Kittens
The Wysterian Ambassador of The Bohemian Rhapsody
The United States of The killams
The Federation of Trecdom2
The Sublime Yertopia of Yertanistan
The Oppressed Peoples of Zeinistan


* 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 24 nominees and only 14 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 four uncontested Cabinet positions - Vice President, Land, Immigration, 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!


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Studly Penguins
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Please cast your vote for Studly Penguins!!!

I know that there are those who like bribes and such(well they can be fun;) but this isnt the place.

In seeking my next term I pledge to keep working for Texas and help further our influence in the world!!

:machinegun

Oh yeah, free beer for those who vote :beer
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Bearistotle and Hebert
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I was nominated? When? How? Who distracted me? I have to make a speech? Er....four score...Call me Ishmael...Not all who wander are lost.
Um, vote for me if you want to. I'm going to cause trouble, greet people and provide breakfast and parties whether or not I'm elected. I'm really more like a bad infestation of fleas that you can't get rid of. :lol:
Hugs for everyone!
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Darth Kermit
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Greetings, Fellow Texans!

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

As an incumbent member of the Representative Council (NINE terms now, and STILL no indictments), I pledge to continue providing the good citizens of Texas with the kind of government bureaucracy that you’ve come to expect from your beloved elected officials. :martini

Now I USED to offer cold, hard ca$h for your votes (and still will, if you want it!), but recently some of my esteemed opponents claim to have taken the High Moral Ground, and won’t offer bribes!!! :wow :wow2

Well now I’m offering High Moral Ground for your vote! I recently picked up several hundred acres in the Hill Country at rock bottom prices due to the Real Estate crisis! :lol:

Any Texas nation endorsing and promising to vote for me on this thread will be given a tract in my new development, High Moral Ground Estates. Full hook ups and the pads are large enough for double-wides!!! :rolleyes:

As an added incentive to the first endorser, I’ll throw in Crazy Hell for War! In fact, I’ll *(what’s that? I can’t give them CHW? Dang legal technicalities! Well, okay)* Sorry folks, that last offer has been withdrawn!!! B)

Anyway,
VOTE FOR DARTH KERMIT!!! :darth2
Thank you, and God Bless Texas! :tx
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Crazy Hell for War
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[marquee=left]Greetings, Fellow Texans!
I, CHW The POWERFUL EMPIRE IN TEXAS. HAS DECIDED TO GIVE YOU FREE ARMS SUPPLY FOR 5YEARS


I ALSO WILL TRY TO GIVE YOU DARTH KERMIT FOR FREE!!!!


SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? VOTE ME!!!!![/marquee]
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Bearistotle and Hebert
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You can't give them Darth! I already own Darth! :dwarf
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neue Schottland
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settle down now....


and remember to vote NS for TRC! :yes
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Dolfor
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Although we here at Dolfor are but occasional visitors as "Texas expats" dwelling out on the US Left Coast, we are honored to have been nominated for the Council.

We can offer, as the Sanity's Haven of Dolfor, indeed a dose of sanity in our sky-is-falling-hysteria world, even if said sanity comes laced with the cynicism that attends the dismantling of well-intentioned but too-often-bumbling WA resolutions.

If you would like a wry, rational voice to help speak for Texas, we here at Dolfor would greatly appreciate your consideration.
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Independent Planets
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Texas Representative Council
Hello again, Texas the magnificent. This is Independent Planets. And I was hoping we could talk.

Let's talk about government, shall we? Or more specifically, your government, dear Texas. As your representative, it is my responsibility to participate in our great democracy. So, as your representative, I am your voice. Vote for me and we can reach our full potential. Beautiful. Powerful. One Texas, now and forever.

And now, dearest Texas, we must say farewell. For there is much work to be done, and the Texas Representative Council never rests. Never. Until we meet again, this is your representative, Independent Planets, signing off.
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Darth Kermit
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Bearistotle and Hebert,Mar 3 2009
07:28 AM
You can't give them Darth!  I already own Darth!    :dwarf

Truer words was never spoke! :lol:
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Richard
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Vote for Me! I'll need some time to write something better. I just stayed awake all night to finish a report.

:z
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NewTexas
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:hyper WHEN YOU VOTE: BE SURE AND PICK 14 ALL AT ONE TIME :hyper

:no2 ** If you mess up, it cannot be redone without throwing out all results (not a likely option) ** :no2
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Richard
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Well, I couldn't come up with anything interesting. So taking a note from President Bill... :fez


My fellow Texans, I come before you with nothing but my "nemes" (that thing on my head --> :pharaoh) and my love for Texas.
And I ask you to vote for The Great Pharaoh!
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HotRodia
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My fellow Texans...

I do not promise you favors if you elect me. I do not promise you prosperity. I do not promise you a copy of the Kama Sutra (that stays with me!) I do not promise that I will refrain from skipping ahead in line at the BBQ. I do not promise to write you every day while I am away at my mansion on a secluded island with my thousands of concubines.

But I do promise that I will be fair, good-humored, and support Texan values. And cars. And cuddly kittens. Those sorts of things.

Thank you. :tx :rita :gun_smilie :cowboy
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