Election: President - Page 5

Ninot · July 15, 2002, 11:22

wow, 4 vote lead, thats the biggest lead since we were down in the teens, isnt it?

Ninot · July 15, 2002, 11:24

I'm gonna campaign now.

People, if you give me your votes, I will do a great job for you, just as Trip has done, and I wont be gone in a month so I will guarantee more continuity. And seeing how close this vote is, lets make it stay interesting.. vote for Ninot

HazieDaVampire · July 15, 2002, 11:43

I'm not to sure, but doesn't the person have to have alot more than the other people before he wins, or they have to poll again? or are we just doing it 1 poll wins?

Ninot · July 15, 2002, 11:46

at this stage, i think it can be agreed that if either of us wins by a single vote.. we dont wanna stretch this out too much, so we should end it there.

Papa Chubby · July 15, 2002, 11:51

Majority vote wins...... does not matter whether it is by 160 or 1, majority is majority. Just like either you old enough to buy alcohol or you aren´t.

GodKing · July 15, 2002, 12:08

Had to check the constitution. Majority wins.
It isn't set up like some of the other things such as a 51% is needed. Because with the number of votes (over 100) one percent is more than just 1 vote.

Question for each candidate - the judiciary.
I would like to be one of the judges, thus so far I have been keeping rather quiet about the discussion. So far I think it is working out well. But as I am interested, and the person who wins this election does the appointments, I think these Q's are relevent.

The questions I have are:
1) Who would you nominate (if you have anyone in mind)
2) Why
3) would you stagger the nominations (ie 1 per week) so that they wouldn't all be up for reappointment at once
4) what are your thoughts on this

Thanks Trip and Ninot

Ninot · July 15, 2002, 12:11

Quote:

Originally posted by GodKing
The questions I have are:
1) Who would you nominate (if you have anyone in mind)
2) Why
3) would you stagger the nominations (ie 1 per week) so that they wouldn't all be up for reappointment at once
4) what are your thoughts on this

Thanks Trip and Ninot

1) I dont have anyone immeadiately in mind. I think that if I did , i would be much too biased to even nominate anyone. I would like to keep a completely open mind about such topics, so i may do a better job of making up my mind later on
2) thats why!
3)i would do this for nothing more than a better sence of fluidity. It would be difficult if they all had to campaign or what not at the same time, and thus, not get their jobs done
4) Judiciary system is needed, and would be great.

Captain · July 15, 2002, 12:26

oh, it's so close again!!!

it's weird, for a while my main concern was that Judges not get too dependent on ministers, esp. the Prez, but now it looks like it might be the other way around!

Presidential candidates hoping to buy votes from the long list of people who want to be Judges! What a reversal!

Captain · July 15, 2002, 12:26

not that these two candidates would ever sink to such a level though...

GodKing · July 15, 2002, 12:31

Ninot;
Your bias is an intigral part of why people are voting for you. So if you feel that you cannot nominate people, what do you intend to do? Perhaps I am misreading, and you are only saying that you haven't had time to think about it. Please clarify. Thanks.

GodKing · July 15, 2002, 12:52

Captain -
I already voted prior to the question post. So trying to by my vote wouldn't do them any good.

However, as I do work for bananas, any additional help wouldn't hurt.

Kuciwalker · July 15, 2002, 13:39

I think that we should change the 51% in everything to "majority". I don't think we ever imagined there being more than 100 voters. This is a record for both Demo Games.

Aggie · July 15, 2002, 15:29

I hope everybody that participates in this vote will stick around and participate in the rest of the game. Since we are 10-15 turns from starting the fun stuff.
Aggie

Kuciwalker · July 15, 2002, 15:44

A two-vote lead! It's huge!

Inverse Icarus · July 15, 2002, 15:51

dont you find it off that every other vote has only 70-80 votes, and the VP has 90 and the president has 114? why wouldnt those people vote in other elections? just because they'e not as close?

GodKing · July 15, 2002, 15:55

I wonder if the fact that mark g has posted this one saying how close it is in the news has anything to do with it. (or was it dan q that posted it?)

Edit: it was Mark G.

Ninot · July 15, 2002, 16:26

Quote:

Originally posted by GodKing
Ninot;
Your bias is an intigral part of why people are voting for you. So if you feel that you cannot nominate people, what do you intend to do? Perhaps I am misreading, and you are only saying that you haven't had time to think about it. Please clarify. Thanks.

I never said I feel I can't nominate people, let me clarify please.

I don't have any favorites to nominate right now. Thus, I state I have no bias because i dont have any one who I will put before anyone else. Everyone has a fair chance with me right now.

This is far different from me not being able to nominate someone..

Oh, and yeah, even I have pointed out how people are elected for their biases, but in the case of the judiciary system, i believe biases are not so good to hold, for they might mean electing people who will also have biases.. and atleast in the judiciary system, biases are the last thing anyone should have.

Kuciwalker · July 15, 2002, 16:30

When does this poll end?

Ninot · July 15, 2002, 16:34

Quote:

Originally posted by skywalker
When does this poll end?

i think there is another day and a half to it

GodKing · July 15, 2002, 16:47

Thanks for the clarification Ninot. I suspected I was misreading it / misinterpiting it / etc (however you wanted to word it) which is why I am glad you were able to clarify.

Election is tied again. Wow. Super close race with such high voting. Cool.

To each candidate: What qualities would you look for in your appointments to the judiciary (other than the idea that the person could act in an unbiased way - thats a given)?

Ninot · July 15, 2002, 16:55

yeah, i wouldnt nominate anyone who is too biased

but other qualities? well, someone who is open minded, not quick to his guns.

Someone who has been here a decent amount of time and we already know basically what they are about (no 1 post folk who posted just to say they wanna be a judge)

and i would try to get someone who is not known to make enemies or get into too many fiery flame-a-liscious debates.

ThePlagueRat · July 15, 2002, 17:13

Maybe some hacker (or an admin) is having fun leveling out this poll? Making things more exciting...

Kuciwalker · July 15, 2002, 17:23

This is insane.

Kuciwalker · July 15, 2002, 17:26

I demand a recount!

Kramerman · July 15, 2002, 17:31

Quote:

(no 1 post folk who posted just to say they wanna be a judge)

Aw man, I was just about to do this too.... shazbot....

Kman

EDIT:
whoever spoke of hackers messing with the election, never speak of that again. Therte are no hackers. No one is fidgeting with the results .... *whisper* whew, i think im clear...

ThePlagueRat · July 15, 2002, 17:37

That was only a vague theory. No evidence. Skywalker cannot demand a recount. No problem!

we'll see...

civman2000 · July 15, 2002, 17:58

What I want the president to do with nominations (I've already voted so you cant sway me with this though):
Even if judges end up being appointed instead of elected, i think the president should hold unofficial elections and appoin the people who win them

Ninot · July 15, 2002, 18:08

Quote:

Originally posted by Kramerman

Aw man, I was just about to do this too.... shazbot....

Kman

EDIT:
whoever spoke of hackers messing with the election, never speak of that again. Therte are no hackers. No one is fidgeting with the results .... *whisper* whew, i think im clear...

ROFL

Kman, you should be voted the minister of funny or somethin.. hahaha

Apocalypse · July 15, 2002, 19:28

This thread should be about the issue. Take this picture for example. This is something Trip likes to see. He needs it for something. Terrain I think. Blah.

Kramerman · July 15, 2002, 19:53

Minister of Funny eh? Is that kinda like a judge? Do they get a gun? I want a gun so bad...