Election Nomination for First Term Under New Con

Togas · November 7, 2002, 13:57

Elections for our new government under our New Constitution will begin on November 12th. There are only four elected offices, so this election should be one of the most interesting ones to date.

Candidates need to announce their intention to run prior to the 12th, as The Court will create the election threads and they need to know who's running before the elections start.

At this time I do not intend to run for another term as Foreign Affairs Minister, however, I may change my mind if no one else steps forward. I enjoy this work and have a desire to continue working as our FAM, but I don't want to become an institution that needs to be beaten out of office. So if someone else has the desire to take this vitally important and extremely rewarding position, please speak up. You may also PM me with questions, etc.

--Togas

Aggie · November 7, 2002, 14:34

Well I have enjoyed SMC very much, but I think it is time to let somebody else have all the fun, so I do not intend to run again. However, I will not be leaving you. I hereby announce my candidacy for the 1st President of the 2nd Republic.
Aggie

OPD · November 7, 2002, 14:50

I'd just like to say that I fully support aggie's presidential campaign. Having worked with him closely I know that he would make an exellent pres.

Another good term WIA and another GL I gather.

Also it's good to see spiff again.

E_T · November 7, 2002, 16:12

I'm announcing that I'll be running for the position of Domestic Minister of the Second Republic. I hope to continue what I have started while being Term V City Planner, which is to make us the best Nation on the Planet.

E_T

Jon Shafer · November 7, 2002, 18:02

Hmm, maybe I'm going to run for Presi...

Erm, wait, no, nevermind.

Arnelos · November 7, 2002, 20:37

I fully support the candidacy of E_T for Domestic Minister

Personally, I do currently intend to run for anything elected for the first term under the New Con

I think I'd like to take that first term to see what I can do in the Senate

(might change my mind if PTW is such a distraction that few people stand up for positions, though).

Apocalypse · November 7, 2002, 21:57

I'd like to run for SMC but I am rather poor at military movements and I don't have enough time. We might not go to war in this term though

Thud · November 7, 2002, 22:09

Here's a big shocker:

I hereby announce my intention to run for Supreme Military Commander .

GodKing · November 7, 2002, 22:32

THUD!!!!!!!!! SMC!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my.... I feel feint..... Quick, somebody get the smelling salts......

BONK

As I slowly regain conscousness, I think it is kinda a good thing Thud. Move on over to the Dark Side. It's kinda fun. Elvis and Jimmy Hendrix are over here, warming up for tonights concert. Lots of delicious Deep Fried Finger Foods, all you can eat, and the Women.... well, lets not go there until after you have converted. In the mean time, plan on taking all those lovely greek cities, will you please. I want to get the ivory market cornered, and they are so lightly defended at the moment.

Jon Shafer · November 7, 2002, 23:12

Quote:

Originally posted by Apocalypse
I'd like to run for SMC but I am rather poor at military movements and I don't have enough time. We might not go to war in this term though

Between those two things that makes you about 0% qualified for the position.

Arnelos · November 7, 2002, 23:15

Quote:

Originally posted by Thud
Here's a big shocker:

I hereby announce my intention to run for Supreme Military Commander .

That's the best surprise I've gotten all day

I fully support Thud in his candidacy for Supreme Military Commander!

I hope that we shall have a gentlemanly military commander who is fierce in battle, yet uses force as the last chosen means rather than the default means of pursuing Apolyton's interests! Additionally, we might even be able to hope that Thud, as SMC, might be able to tame the warriors into respecting something of a code of honor in battle rather than looting, pillaging, raping, eating babies, and causing general mayhem when taking over the cities of our enemies... as we'd honestly prefer to take enemy cities FULLY INTACT rather than as the ruined pieces of refuse our warriors have typically left them...

I support the candidacy of this reluctant and honorable warrior!

GodKing · November 7, 2002, 23:21

Now wait one moment... just what is wrong with the occasional Rape, Pillage, Looting, and baby Snack Food? Nothing say I. Nothing at all as long as it isn't in my house, and so far due to our excelent military it never has been. Thud, please do not let these measures of our army go to the side. Let us continue to teach those heathen barbarians that we are the best, and that they are scum, and that they should just join us and be scum no more.

Togas · November 8, 2002, 02:51

Quote:

Originally posted by Thud
Here's a big shocker:

I hereby announce my intention to run for Supreme Military Commander .

Absolutely brilliant.

I don't know if Thud has fallen for the glory of war but I suspect it has more to do with using his position of power to ensure that we have a Pax Apolytonia, but either way, this is a VERY interesting.

--Togas

DAVOUT · November 8, 2002, 05:32

Quote:

Originally posted by Arnelos

Additionally, we might even be able to hope that Thud, as SMC, might be able to tame the warriors into respecting something of a code of honor in battle rather than looting, pillaging, raping, eating babies, and causing general mayhem when taking over the cities of our enemies... as we'd honestly prefer to take enemy cities FULLY INTACT rather than as the ruined pieces of refuse our warriors have typically left them...

I suggest that Aggie be given some medical assistance when he learns that he will be assisted by Thud as SMC !

Randolph · November 8, 2002, 08:02

Quote:

Originally posted by Thud
Here's a big shocker:

I hereby announce my intention to run for Supreme Military Commander .

Never under estimate the power of built up aggression.

zeit · November 8, 2002, 09:45

A scientists in service the Apolytonia Armed Forces...

Viva la Technocracy!

I wish there was some position i could handle, but having only 4 executives means every role is way too big for me.

perhaps a deputy/vice minister post will fit my size.

Anyone...?

Aggie · November 8, 2002, 12:22

Thanks OPD for your support, it truly gives a sense of well being to be so honored by one of the ex-presidents.
As for the possiblity of thud being SMC. I am sure he will honor the will of the people and if the people approve war he will carry it out to the fullest extent. Remember even though I will not be SMC, I can propose, for public analysis, plans of war and if the senate approves they must be carried out. However, remember I too was a reluctant warrior only fighting when absolutely necessary and look what we accomplished when I was SMC. I can only hope I can be as good a president as the people who held this job previously, the bar has been set very high indeed. I will confess though that my two deputies had to revive me when I heard the news that thud was running.
Aggie

=OttomusCeasar= · November 8, 2002, 16:24

Quote:

Originally posted by zeit
I wish there was some position i could handle, but having only 4 executives means every role is way too big for me.

Same here, it seems these positions would require a VERY large chunk of anyone's free time.

adaMada · November 8, 2002, 16:57

I'm still deciding weather to run for the FAM. Though I'd like to, it would take up a large chunk of time, even with significant delegation. Furthermore, if I did delegate liberally (which could be necessary for me to meet the obligations of the role), I'm afraid that the position would be little more than a figurehead unless there was a dispute, and I don't want to currupt the intent of the NewCon only weeks after it has been passed.

I will make my decision within the next few days, based on who else is running and personal thought.

Just a general statement so people know I've seen the thread.

-- adaMada

Arnelos · November 8, 2002, 17:50

Yeah, no-one is running for FAM at the moment... I think the reason is that a lot of people are suddenly more interested in PTW jobs

=OttomusCeasar= · November 9, 2002, 11:10

ANy chance of getting this thread topped? Or is it not official since I don't see a list of offices and those who are running for them.

It's a new Con and we need some clarification on what's available and who is running for what.

Togas · November 9, 2002, 13:12

There are only four offices up for election:
President
Supreme Military Commander
Domestic Minister
Foreign Affairs Minister

Vice President will be nominated by the President-elect.
All other offices will be appointed positions by either President or Domestic Minister

I'm not sure if the Court wants to start an official thread or not. Per the rules of the New Con, the Court presides over and runs elections.

I will run again for Foreign Affairs Minister if no other candidates step forward.

--Togas

civman2000 · November 9, 2002, 17:21

COuld we have a first post update with candidate lists?

Apocalypse · November 9, 2002, 17:27

Current list:

President
Aggie

Supreme Military Commander
Thud

Domestic Minister
E_T

Foreign Affairs Minister

Aro · November 10, 2002, 07:26

I fully support EVERYONE!

GhengisFarb™ · November 10, 2002, 09:46

I'm running for Domestic Minister.

But , if elected I will DEFINITELY want some Deputy Ministers to spread out the work because it would be virtually impossible for me to do all of the Domestic work by myself and would take a lot of the Democracy out or Apolytonia in my opinion.

Since this first minister under the NewCon will set precedents for City Naming, City Planning, Public Works, and many other systems, I feel it is highly important the position is filled by someone who can relate to all of the above and effective deputies that excell in those areas will make the success of the NewCon more likely.

I realize there is a great temptation to quit this game and move on to PTW (I feel it too) but think of all of the time and effort we have invested into Apolytonia. Now, is the time to finish this game with style, not abandon it into oblivion.

If elected I definitely see the establishment of a Vice Minister of City Planning, with Regional Governors under him.

Also, a Department of Geography, with a Secretary for Mapping, and one for Naming.

Shiber · November 10, 2002, 11:40

Good point regarding the secretary for naming!

Donegeal · November 11, 2002, 10:32

I would like to formally second and show my support for GhengisFarb for Domestic Minister. His proposals for setting up empowered Secrataries and Deputies RA is a must when the position of DM was created with such broad and sweeping powers.

I would also like to express my concern with ET getting the position. As a RA under him during this last term, I have seen many oppertunities squandered because he was unwilling to relinquish any of the authority bestowed upon him. He takes on too much and doesn't allow others to help. If he wins this position, the Official Apolyton CivIII Single Player Democracy Game will quickly turn into ET's Official Apolyton CivIII Single Player Game.

Now please don't think that I am completely debunking ET. He is amazingly organized, extremely hard working and is incredible with spreadsheets. I worry about his inability to delagate authority, but feel that he would make an excellent Deputy of anything.

GF, on the other hand, is extremely bull headed but has proven time and again that he will not only listen to others, but will also delegate his powers. Gf is also an EXTREMELY talented graphical person (I do not know how good he is at organizing spreadsheets) and always gets his orders in in not only a timely manner, but well ahead of schedual so others may look at and discuss them.

PS- Khufu was my Protege in my 1st Knight Divison. He often talked about how useful he thought an Army of the new Cavalry Divisions would be. I think that is what he wants to do.

=OttomusCeasar= · November 11, 2002, 14:03

Go Ghengis! Go Ghengis!

You had better delegate this stuff, so that you'll have time to make more leaderheads though. I'm getting tired of my old girlfriends......................

Arnelos · November 11, 2002, 15:36

So is GhengisFarb the Hawk Party candidate now?