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Post by Elkish on May 7, 2016 0:02:40 GMT
I am your co-moderator, The Republic of Elkish, tonight’s debate is between the candidates: Secretary of Public Relations, The Theocracy of Icaris, Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Education, The Democratic Republic of Amberia Island, leader of the Illuminati Socialist Workers’ Party, and Secretary of Defense, The Free Land Everyone Gets a Pony II couldn't make it unfortunately. The organization of tonight’s proceedings will be conducted as follows: each moderator will address a question to a specific candidate, that candidate will answer in one complete paragraph, no add-ons. Once the question is answered, we will open the question to another specific candidate, who can choose to answer or not. This process will continue throughout the 60 minute debate.
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Post by kovichialand on May 7, 2016 0:04:01 GMT
Candidates will not interrupt each other, speak out of turn, or make comments that have nothing to do with the question asked, or off the topic of the election or Chancellor position. To shorten things, the candidates will be addressed as: Icaris, Pony, and Amberia Island. The ratio of questions per candidate will be based on current polling. To be clear, this is the current polling: The Theocracy of Icaris: 42% The Democratic Republic of Amberia: 22% The Free Land of Everyone Gets A Pony II: <1%
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Post by Elkish on May 7, 2016 0:06:03 GMT
Each candidate will start with opening arguments. Icaris, you may start.
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Post by icaris on May 7, 2016 0:07:12 GMT
Hello, moderators, fellow candidates, other audience members. I feel that I am the best candidate for Chancellor. Firstly, I have experience, I have been the Secretary of Public Relations for almost the entire second half of the Chancellor’s term. I feel I have created good relationships with our members as well as the cabinet. We need a Chancellor who can represent the voice of the entire region. I will have a diverse cabinet, with representatives from all political parties and beliefs. I will also make sure I put in place a strong Public Relations department. The current Chancellor has done a great job, I have nothing bad to say about him, except for the fact that this region strives and does it’s best with change. Frequent changes in government make it efficient and avoid bureaucracy. I feel the cabinet has been too supportive of one way or the other in previous administrations. This raises some questions on how the cabinet will agree or function without all possessing the same beliefs, but I think that through democracy, through representing all sides, we can further strengthen the unity of this region and make every voice heard. Thank you.
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Post by kovichialand on May 7, 2016 0:07:54 GMT
Thank you. Amberia Island, you may start.
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Post by amberiaisland on May 7, 2016 0:09:13 GMT
Well, hello everyone. I am the best candidate for Chancellor. I have shown poise and aggression when stating my causes and leading the Department of Education. In my position as Secretary of Education, I was able to analyze the issues with this region and further develop a plan in which we can increase influence and nation population. Of course this region will become socialist, we will abolish bureaucracy in the hands of those who have served for too long. I will establish a cabinet of inexperienced members, to make sure everyone gets a chance. In order to establish a strong socialist region, we will have to eventually abolish the cabinet, so we are united under one strong leader. But that might be too drastic for now, so I will propose less revolutionary legislation to better the region. Thank you.
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Post by kovichialand on May 7, 2016 0:10:44 GMT
Very good. The first set of questions involves the economy. Amberia Island, please explain what you will do, if elected, to better or reform the region’s economy.
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Post by amberiaisland on May 7, 2016 0:12:24 GMT
I will restrict free trade and establish a government controlled economy. This will not only boost our internal markets, but rid the region of detrimental competition, that ruins the middle class and working class job opportunities, as well as the businesses.
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Post by Elkish on May 7, 2016 0:13:02 GMT
Thank you. Icaris, you may answer if you’d like.
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Post by icaris on May 7, 2016 0:13:51 GMT
I have nothing to say on this topic
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Post by Elkish on May 7, 2016 0:14:14 GMT
This question has to do with foreign policy and diplomatic affairs. Icaris, if elected, what will you do to further develop our diplomatic ties, and increase our regional influence? (This question may also address recruitment)
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Post by icaris on May 7, 2016 0:16:29 GMT
If I am elected, I will make sure we have a strong State Department. I feel Portview Echo has done a great job, and I will continue that philosophy, through whomever I choose, of creating as many embassies as possible. I will also put in place a system of recruitment, possibly a position or two, whatever it takes, who will send out recruitment telegrams to new members as well as old who we feel could thrive here. Recruitment, often is unsuccessful, which is why we need to do a lot of it to gain nations. The more nations, the more ACTIVE nations we gain, the more our region can prosper and gain influence.
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Post by kovichialand on May 7, 2016 0:17:19 GMT
Thank you. Amberia Island, you may answer if you'd like
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Post by amberiaisland on May 7, 2016 0:19:20 GMT
I think the main issue in this region is mass emigration and immigration. I am a big supporter of the membership legislation that was passed. We can’t have foreigners come in here and try to destroy what we have. If elected, I will pass legislation to password protect the region, as well as further develop the requirements for membership. I am not against immigration, once nations are properly and thoroughly vetted, we will mold them into active, strong nations. Through this support of active nations, I will make sure we connect with strong allies, embassies, so that we remain involved in connections between other regions. I will decrease the amount of nations, so we are more isolated and we can focus on our self instead of worrying about others.
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Post by Elkish on May 7, 2016 0:21:20 GMT
This next question has to do with increasing the region size. Icaris, if elected, what will you do to increase the amount of nations immigrating into our great region?
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