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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 1 2012, 11:30 AM (572 Views) | |
| NewTexas | Apr 1 2012, 11:30 AM Post #1 |
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The Secretary of WA Affairs of Texas Incumbent: The Confederate States of Ole Dixieland The Secretary of WA Affairs will be concerned with World Assembly Affairs including, but not limited to, creation of WA Proposals, soliciting support for WA Proposals or Resolutions from other WA Delegates and the monitoring of new WA Proposals. This position will also work with the Governorto keep Texans informed of the activities of this position. Nominees:
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| No TV and No Beer | Apr 1 2012, 02:24 PM Post #2 |
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Objection. No one ever seconded Studly Penguins. Nor has he indicated he wants to run. |
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| Cielos Negros | Apr 1 2012, 07:15 PM Post #3 |
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Hey all! I'm Anya of Cielos Negros, and I am running for Texas Secretary of WA Affairs here in Texas. Some of you might know that I have an alter-ego (read: other nation) that serves as the WA Delegate over in Monkey Island. However, Cielos Negros has been a Texan for years - since the fall of 2003 - and I've loved the time I've spent here with all of you. Anyhow, I have more than one repeal in the works (or, at least, in the initial draft stages) for the comings months - and I currently have a repeal At Vote, on the subject of "For the Detained and Convicted." I'd love input, suggestions, and nominations of future resolutions to be targeted for repeal. I don't know if there are many others in Texas (other than me) that are interested in drafting a proposal, but I enjoy the drafting process and would be interested in working with other Texans to move forward one or more drafts on our forums here. I enjoy writing "GA Articles" - such as my Why Repeal? - article, and I'd be interested in possibly writing more on other topics, if there are other items that Texans would like me to ramble on about. ![]() Anyhow, I'm open for questions, should any of you have any, and I would welcome the opportunity to serve another term as WA Secretary for Texas. |
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| Studly Penguins | Apr 2 2012, 03:09 AM Post #4 |
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Anyways, Ill accept BT's nomination assuming it stands with no official seconding. Ill draft a speech soon.
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| NewTexas | Apr 2 2012, 05:10 AM Post #5 |
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Somebody corrects us every Election to inform us that no seconds are required for nominations. And of course he wants to run!
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| Studly Penguins | Apr 3 2012, 06:53 AM Post #6 |
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I'm Hiram from Studly Penguins!! I have held this post in the past, have authored 3 WA Resolutions, and helped co-write numerous others. I would be honored if you would elect me to the post of Secretary of WA Affairs. Reason I want the job other than that I enjoy it, is to be a voice of dissent/differing opinion because creativity and some critical thinking is stifled or eliminated when the group has the same mind set. Even if elected I'll do my best to do the work of the fine citizens of Texas. Just because my political leanings are more liberal and less Nat-Sov than some doesn't mean that we all can't come together to further the causes of the Region and things we and I want to see occur. I don't believe that we need to be focusing so hard on repealing everything when there are other issues Im sure we all could be working on. That's not to say that some need to be looked at, but we should be looking to improve and not impede our current situations. Just like my esteemed opponent, I too seek anyone interested in drafting or crafting a proposal as I enjoy the process as well. Any other questions please ask Vote Studly Penguins for WA Secy!!
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| Cielos Negros | Apr 5 2012, 10:13 PM Post #7 |
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Quick point of rebuttal: I'm not working on repealing everything, but there are plenty of resolutions on the books that I believe could either be (1) improved upon, or (2) are better served by being determined by national governments. I have written straight proposals/resolutions before, and I'm sure I will again. However, I see no reason why we, as World Assembly members, should have to settle for mediocre law (if not actively harmful law) when an avenue exists in which to rectify such shortcomings. As a result, I fail to see how such a course of action "impede(s) our current situation" ... For the record, I've passed 1 UN resolution (Universal Library Coalition), 5 GA resolutions (ULC redux, International Drug Education, Essential Medication Act, Repeal "Guns and Mental Capacity," Missing Individuals Act, and now Repeal "For the Detained and Convicted"), and 2 SC resolutions (Commend Antarctic Oasis and its repeal). I've also co-authored 5 GA resolutions (Gem Trading Accord, Repeal "WA Environmental Council," Repeal "Extinction Preparation Act," Medical Standards in Prisons, and Repeal "A Model World Assembly"), and there are at least 2 other co-authoring endeavors currently in the drafting process on the GA forums - Repeal "Double Jeopardy Prohibition" and Treatment of Inmates. I'm very active on the GA forums, and I'm happy to use those same grammatical and drafting skills to help in improving proposals drafted by Texans here. Additionally, I have compiled the following list (on the GA forums) of GA resolutions sorted by category. Now, I will admit that it needs a bit of updating, but I find that's a useful tool for myself (and presumably others?) to use when drafting, if it's unclear what sort of category is most appropriate for a given subject. Of course, I also used that extensively when drafting my first repeal (of "Guns and Mental Capacity") to try to see what sort of repeal arguments had worked in the past. If there are similar "resources" that Texans would find useful - whether something of this nature or more along the lines of an informational article, I would certainly be willing to pursue such endeavors. As always, further queries are welcome, as I humbly request your vote for WA Secretary of the great region of Texas! |
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| Studly Penguins | Apr 6 2012, 08:36 AM Post #8 |
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Yes, you are right. I guess I didn't really clarify that statement very well. That is just what seems to be the general feeling and mood within the WA at the moment. Also too that if elected Im not going to get that caught up in the frenzy of repeal repeal repeal when there are things as a collective whole we could be working on together. Im not saying there aren't some that I think need repealed because there are; repeals have never really been one my top priorities anyways, especially the infamous "insta-repeal". As for impeding things go, it just simply states that if there was a pressing need that needed addressed the general body of the Assembly is more concerned with expending time and energy on repeals. On the other hand I know how the population of the Great Region of Texas feels about the WA too, which puts me more in the minority rather than the majority |
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| NewTexas | Apr 6 2012, 11:18 AM Post #9 |
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Just thought we would drop these off since this is getting good!![]() :girlfight |
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| Studly Penguins | Apr 7 2012, 07:18 AM Post #10 |
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Thanks you BT but I will be trying to abstain from throwing any of those Im surprised any haven't been thrown yet but Ill throw the first one: I find it odd that my esteemed opponent is the WA Delegate of another Region yet accepted the nomination for the top position of the WA office in the Great Region of Texas. I do not know how their Region conducts their voting on Resolutions or Proposals but it looks like a power grab. How better else to further one's agenda by consolidating power and influence over the voting bloc of two Regions. Im Hiram Fox and I approve this message Vote for Us!
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| No TV and No Beer | Apr 7 2012, 08:44 AM Post #11 |
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Unlike a candidate who, let's say, accepted a top position in Texas then immediately bailed to a raider region to accept a better position there? :rolleyes: I'm not getting into this again; Studly Penguins is basically the last person to be questioning anyone else's motives. As a proud native Texan, and a former Secretary of WA Affairs myself, I am honored to endorse Cielos Negros for this position. |
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| Studly Penguins | Apr 7 2012, 10:09 PM Post #12 |
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For one I wasn't "double dipping" or trying to play both Regions at one time whether thru one nation or a puppet nation(s). Everyone has things in their closets and at least Im not denying what transpired at that time. Even if those things hadn't have ever happened, you would still oppose me because I dont tow or share the same belief structure you do or view the WA with suspicion. Running as the opposition I can and will raise any question I feel like I need to raise. Unlike most normal people who have the ability to move on; some cant stop living in the past. Wow if this was a RL election Id almost say that response was a paid ad from a GOP SuperPAC. As for everything else, I take your show of bluster, delusions of grandeur, and your "Holier Than Thou" persona you like to throw around at and toward everyone and those who oppose you as further proof that you can talk a good game but seem to lack the ability to back it up. I may not win election again on this term, but as long as someone keeps nominating me I will keep running. ![]() When was the last time you ran for anything? I just know that the NS community as a whole shudders to think of how the game couldn't continue without your presence.
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| Cielos Negros | Apr 8 2012, 07:29 AM Post #13 |
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*scratches head* If you ask me, the Governor of Texas is the "Top WA Position" within Texas. After all, New Texas is the ones who gets to - you know - vote on WA proposals and stuff on behalf of Texas ... Not me. Also, unless there was something that was glossed over the last time I held this position, I don't have any more "say" in WA power/influence as the WA Secretary of Texas than I do as a regular "citizen of Texas." I still get just one vote on each proposal, so - again - that lacks any logical foundation to be a coherent argument. I've never been a big fan of slinging mud (or tomatoes) around as I prefer to make arguments that have a factual basis (often by refuting a point made by someone else, as I've obviously done in this campaign thread already) and refrain from slinging insults and innuendo around here. When the election is said and done, we're all still (hopefully) going to be Texans, right? We'll all (hopefully) still be able to work together. I fail to see what can really be gained from denigrating my opponent other than perhaps a momentary victory. I can't speak for anyone else, of course, but I don't want to win this election that way. I'd rather we work together, as a region - which is something I do have some experience with, as I am the long-standing WA Delegate for Monkey Island. The only thing I'll be using those tomatoes for is to make tomato sauce for some delicious Italian food ... [align=center] [/align]
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| NewTexas | Apr 8 2012, 10:04 AM Post #14 |
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![]() We have heard it discussed that the position of Secretary of WA Affairs should be abolished since it does not technically "do" anything. Well, it does. It helps us decide how we, NewTexas, will vote. And, we hope, it helps other Texans decide how to vote as well. Good arguments are, well, good arguments. While Cielos Negros points out, theirs is just one vote, NewTexas' is just one vote as well when it comes to deciding how the region votes. We value any assistance our advisors can give us when making such decisions for we do not always make it to The Festering Snakepit to read what our colleagues are saying or, more commonly, whining about. And sorting all that crappola out is just not our idea of good times. Heaven forbid we stick our head up in there! We are not going to be the mole in Whack-A-Mole! We have our own forum for that, and a much older forum, we may point out. So, while the Secretary of WA Affairs does not do a lot, what it does do is valued. Furthermore, it is a sign of respect and is a honor. While others may not see it that way, we do. And, just to be Frank, as Governor of Texas, that is all that really matters on that subject. When somebody else (not named Frank) becomes Governor of Texas, then they can kill the position if they want. Not happening on our watch. ![]() Ok, that is our thoughts on the subject of the role of the Secretary of WA Affairs of Texas.
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| No TV and No Beer | Apr 8 2012, 11:17 AM Post #15 |
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@Studly Penguins: dude, this is not about me. If you want to make the case for why my detestable attitude disqualifies me from holding public office in Texas, feel free to visit the TRC thread and point that out. You're not going to win a debate for WA Secretary by attacking me. If you'd like to substantiate your indefensible attack against Cielos Negros -- who as far as my experience informs me, has always been an upstanding citizen of Texas with no hidden agenda -- I'm all ears. |
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| Cielos Negros | Apr 8 2012, 04:07 PM Post #16 |
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First, thanks to all who have been supporting me so far. ![]() And, of course, Big Tex, I wasn't trying to diminish the importance of the position of WA Secretary in Texas, and I apologize if my words could be interpreted in such a way. I merely meant to point out that I am not seeking this position as a sort of "power grab" of any sort. Rather, one of the reasons why I am running for WA Secretary is to help out with some of the politicking that can be involved in WA matters. Whether it's making the text of a given proposal (or repeal) "fluffy friendly" or helping to sort through a particularly confusing proposal text, I'm happy to help as best I can. (Recent example would be this post on the discussion of the Repeal of "Organ and Blood Donations Act.") I can't speak for others, but I certainly don't view it as an unnecessary position. Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinions on the matter, but I would guess that - given the contested nature of this particular race this cycle - you won't be hearing that argument too much in the near future. ![]()
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| Studly Penguins | Apr 12 2012, 08:26 PM Post #17 |
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And I agree with my esteemed opponent here on this one. While the WA Secy may not be the most prominent or active job in Texas it's still an important one and one that needs to be there when Texans feel they need to voice their concerns or have one voiced. And I dont see it being a job that needs to be closed down anytime soon either. Big thanks to all those that have voted for me so far and if you haven't voted yet, vote for me! And to No TV and No Beer I was in the wrong and shouldn't have made the attack that I made towards you. Not that it changes anything but I was wrong and I apologize. |
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| Greenspoint | Apr 13 2012, 01:26 PM Post #18 |
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Big Tex called me a "Goofball" :)
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Sometimes when tomatoes are being flung, bystanders get ketchupy...
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| No TV and No Beer | Apr 14 2012, 12:46 PM Post #19 |
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Weird how all the other elections have logged only 15 votes and yet this one alone has garnered 18. Foul play, perhaps? Or are Texans just suddenly interested in an office they've nary paid attention to for the past ten years? |
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| Independent Planets | Apr 14 2012, 01:47 PM Post #20 |
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This is the only one with a heated discussion, after all. Does this mean we'll end up with another X-headed monster? |
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