Post by winstonopia on Nov 12, 2006 8:42:32 GMT -5
that's what I call "too many smilies!"
hi Hyrule! you all seriously HAVE to come on over to RSN - we haven't seen you in a while! anyway, I'm departing as Foreign Affairs Minister and will take up another role in government. After today you will have a new FAM - her name is Micky. Hopefully RSR's will keep coming!
Red Sox Report - Election Special
November 11th, 2006
RSN nations: 85
UN Delegate endorsements: 24
Posts on forum: 53,541
Elections begin on November 12th... are you ready?
1. More in-depth election coverage is below... but an important trend is the troubling fact that only one of RSN's 6 government seats is being contested this term! This isn't out of a lack of activity or potential members - but 5 of the 6 positions were uncontested because no one wanted the position or because people felt they could not do the job effectively enough. Utract, who you all know, decided to sit out this round of elections completely.
2. The new Regional Council of RSN will be: Pres - look below... Vice President - Physics Part II, Internal Affairs Minister - Winstonopia, Foreign Affairs Minister - Micky, First General - Alyss, Immigration Officer - Diesel 10. Congratulations! Good luck!
3. The last thing I did in my term as FAM was to secure some ambassadors to regions (not done yet). Some regions we know have ambassadors. If your region has one, please get to know them! If you are not sure if your region has an ambassador, check HERE. Thank you!
News Bulletins
- EU Elimination game down to Sweden and the UK!
- Fantasy football and basketball up and running
- Yesterday was Rememberance day... so remember!
- Congrats to the Dems in the US for the midterm wins
- RSN founder's day is the 28th... get on our forum (we're going for 3000 total posts for the day)
- Many RSN citizens are calling for the removal of consulates of regions who are not active on our forum SO PLEASE COME CHECK OUT YOUR CONSULATE ON OUR FORUM!!!
Presidential Race In-Depth
The race for president is between incumbent Southern Acre and newcomer Georgdem. This is being furiously debated HERE. Here are quotes from the candidates and from others in RSN sharing their views (you may want to skip this if you are skimming... it's pretty long...):
Georgdem: " Tony Blair said before the election of his first term that his policy is education, education, education. I shall follow in his footsteps by saying immigration, immigration, immigration." SA: "In my next term I will also focus on three things, recruitment, diplomatic relations, and a stronger army. I have confidence in my Immigration Offcier to rectruit and I will help if she needs it. In Diplomatic Relations, I have been active on other regions forums and will continue to do so. I hope that we will be able to move towards even more written alliances to benefit the region." Georgdem: "I believe past presidents of this region have lacked in passion and patriotism for red sox nation." Southern Acre: "I am extermely patriotic, just because I dont display it over zealously like you dosent mean I am not patriotic. I am sure that one of the regions founding fathers, as well as writer of two of the regional consititutions, including the current, government offical since the beginning of the region, President for four terms, and author of many intergal pieces of legislation such as the Judicial Act has a large ammount of patriotism. My and Winstonopia's legislative contributions alone have built the majority of this regions government system. " Win (me!): "I am kind of split obviously... I can see how EF, Virtall, and to a point SA see Gdom's enthusiasm as childish and annoying. But, it is enthusiasm. Gdom is really trying hard to improve RSN and means best for the region. He's not a power-hungry maniac attempting to drive the region into the ground. That said, Gdom is frequently over-zealous in his energized state and ends up taking extra responsibilites and privileges for himself." Georgdem: "To make this region as great as it can be, we need to make it known in NationStates. The best way to this is by opening consulates, embassies and making alliances with foreign regions. " Alyss: "SA has proven himself time and time again as a patriotic, active, intelligent and wise member of our region. I do not feel G is on a similar level " SA: "You know nothing about RSN law at all, you bill included such clauses as "a hefty jail time would be given out". If you had even read the constitution, or just used some common sense, you would realize that there is no such thing as jail online!" Georgdem: " I think the President needs to be in touch with foreign leaders more. This help make the region more than a close-knit non-outsider community, but great friends with other regions. Hopefully we can share intelligence and help make the game a better place." Diesel10: "The great thing about what [Georgdem] has to say is that all of this stuff was generally honest. Will he be able to be as active as he will probably need to be in order to get all this stuff done? Maybe, maybe not. " SA: "Gdom and his crazed patriotism really does nothing, it even negativley impacts the region." Micky: "his lack of experience in comparison to [Southern Acre] could be a matter to take into consideration. " Georgdem: "I would encorpoate SA as a presidential advisor and chief of staff. I think he deserves a senior role in the government and his knowledge is valuable to the region. " SA: "Simply, I can tell you that if you elect me, you will have good fair government led by an experienced government member who has been with RSN from the beginning. There will be increased regional activity, more activity among RC members, and more autonomy to run their departments, and overall a better RSN. If you elect G, I have no doubt that RSN will decline, as a clueless and dictatorial notioned President takes over. " Georgdem: "I do not think a region can stick with veterans. Just because someone is expierienced and very good does not mean somebody who has less expierience can be better. A region will never change for the better by just sticking to the old guys. Youth is needed. " Win: "Overall I think we have two very solid candidates that are loyal and committed to RSN. They are both good leaders and mean the best for the region. So; stick with SA or bring in the new blood? "
Red-iculous News
Written By Georgdem
This week the issue of giving nations titles in return for activity has come up for debate. The plan was to use the British System e.g. Sir, Lord, Earl… This was disregarded by most members of the regional council, these, most surprisingly, being the Americans. Our President was quoted saying, “Democracy doesn’t recognise royalty.” I have to disagree. There are many democracies with royalty in NationStates and the real world. I have now adopted this system unofficially as part of the points system used by the Map Office, and to be kicked off on Founders Day by the Founders Day Office. I hope it is a success. After all imagine being called Duke Georgdem…
NOTICE: I apologize again for not having a RSR issue last week - I did not print one out of protest because writers did not send in their articles... I would like to thank all regions for receiving this publication and reading and responding. My term as Foreign Affairs Minister has come to an end and the future of the Red Sox Report is now in the hands of the new Foreign Affairs Minister, Micky. So I might continue writing it or she may take control - we shall see in the coming weeks. The RSR might be suspended until we sort this out... but over the last 13 weeks I think the RSR has done a tremendous job of informing other regions about Red Sox Nation and fostering communication between regions, don't you think? Thank you again, sincerely
Winstonopia
Editor: Winstonopia
"Red-iculous News": Georgdem
Presidential Speech: Southern Acre
Please give me feedback, questions, comments, or suggestions. Thanks, and go Sox!
This is a government-endorsed newspaper but all news, articles, and editorials are the opinion of the author only and not necessarily all of RSN.
hi Hyrule! you all seriously HAVE to come on over to RSN - we haven't seen you in a while! anyway, I'm departing as Foreign Affairs Minister and will take up another role in government. After today you will have a new FAM - her name is Micky. Hopefully RSR's will keep coming!
Red Sox Report - Election Special
November 11th, 2006
RSN nations: 85
UN Delegate endorsements: 24
Posts on forum: 53,541
Elections begin on November 12th... are you ready?
1. More in-depth election coverage is below... but an important trend is the troubling fact that only one of RSN's 6 government seats is being contested this term! This isn't out of a lack of activity or potential members - but 5 of the 6 positions were uncontested because no one wanted the position or because people felt they could not do the job effectively enough. Utract, who you all know, decided to sit out this round of elections completely.
2. The new Regional Council of RSN will be: Pres - look below... Vice President - Physics Part II, Internal Affairs Minister - Winstonopia, Foreign Affairs Minister - Micky, First General - Alyss, Immigration Officer - Diesel 10. Congratulations! Good luck!
3. The last thing I did in my term as FAM was to secure some ambassadors to regions (not done yet). Some regions we know have ambassadors. If your region has one, please get to know them! If you are not sure if your region has an ambassador, check HERE. Thank you!
News Bulletins
- EU Elimination game down to Sweden and the UK!
- Fantasy football and basketball up and running
- Yesterday was Rememberance day... so remember!
- Congrats to the Dems in the US for the midterm wins
- RSN founder's day is the 28th... get on our forum (we're going for 3000 total posts for the day)
- Many RSN citizens are calling for the removal of consulates of regions who are not active on our forum SO PLEASE COME CHECK OUT YOUR CONSULATE ON OUR FORUM!!!
Presidential Race In-Depth
The race for president is between incumbent Southern Acre and newcomer Georgdem. This is being furiously debated HERE. Here are quotes from the candidates and from others in RSN sharing their views (you may want to skip this if you are skimming... it's pretty long...):
Georgdem: " Tony Blair said before the election of his first term that his policy is education, education, education. I shall follow in his footsteps by saying immigration, immigration, immigration." SA: "In my next term I will also focus on three things, recruitment, diplomatic relations, and a stronger army. I have confidence in my Immigration Offcier to rectruit and I will help if she needs it. In Diplomatic Relations, I have been active on other regions forums and will continue to do so. I hope that we will be able to move towards even more written alliances to benefit the region." Georgdem: "I believe past presidents of this region have lacked in passion and patriotism for red sox nation." Southern Acre: "I am extermely patriotic, just because I dont display it over zealously like you dosent mean I am not patriotic. I am sure that one of the regions founding fathers, as well as writer of two of the regional consititutions, including the current, government offical since the beginning of the region, President for four terms, and author of many intergal pieces of legislation such as the Judicial Act has a large ammount of patriotism. My and Winstonopia's legislative contributions alone have built the majority of this regions government system. " Win (me!): "I am kind of split obviously... I can see how EF, Virtall, and to a point SA see Gdom's enthusiasm as childish and annoying. But, it is enthusiasm. Gdom is really trying hard to improve RSN and means best for the region. He's not a power-hungry maniac attempting to drive the region into the ground. That said, Gdom is frequently over-zealous in his energized state and ends up taking extra responsibilites and privileges for himself." Georgdem: "To make this region as great as it can be, we need to make it known in NationStates. The best way to this is by opening consulates, embassies and making alliances with foreign regions. " Alyss: "SA has proven himself time and time again as a patriotic, active, intelligent and wise member of our region. I do not feel G is on a similar level " SA: "You know nothing about RSN law at all, you bill included such clauses as "a hefty jail time would be given out". If you had even read the constitution, or just used some common sense, you would realize that there is no such thing as jail online!" Georgdem: " I think the President needs to be in touch with foreign leaders more. This help make the region more than a close-knit non-outsider community, but great friends with other regions. Hopefully we can share intelligence and help make the game a better place." Diesel10: "The great thing about what [Georgdem] has to say is that all of this stuff was generally honest. Will he be able to be as active as he will probably need to be in order to get all this stuff done? Maybe, maybe not. " SA: "Gdom and his crazed patriotism really does nothing, it even negativley impacts the region." Micky: "his lack of experience in comparison to [Southern Acre] could be a matter to take into consideration. " Georgdem: "I would encorpoate SA as a presidential advisor and chief of staff. I think he deserves a senior role in the government and his knowledge is valuable to the region. " SA: "Simply, I can tell you that if you elect me, you will have good fair government led by an experienced government member who has been with RSN from the beginning. There will be increased regional activity, more activity among RC members, and more autonomy to run their departments, and overall a better RSN. If you elect G, I have no doubt that RSN will decline, as a clueless and dictatorial notioned President takes over. " Georgdem: "I do not think a region can stick with veterans. Just because someone is expierienced and very good does not mean somebody who has less expierience can be better. A region will never change for the better by just sticking to the old guys. Youth is needed. " Win: "Overall I think we have two very solid candidates that are loyal and committed to RSN. They are both good leaders and mean the best for the region. So; stick with SA or bring in the new blood?
"Red-iculous News
Written By Georgdem
This week the issue of giving nations titles in return for activity has come up for debate. The plan was to use the British System e.g. Sir, Lord, Earl… This was disregarded by most members of the regional council, these, most surprisingly, being the Americans. Our President was quoted saying, “Democracy doesn’t recognise royalty.” I have to disagree. There are many democracies with royalty in NationStates and the real world. I have now adopted this system unofficially as part of the points system used by the Map Office, and to be kicked off on Founders Day by the Founders Day Office. I hope it is a success. After all imagine being called Duke Georgdem…
NOTICE: I apologize again for not having a RSR issue last week - I did not print one out of protest because writers did not send in their articles... I would like to thank all regions for receiving this publication and reading and responding. My term as Foreign Affairs Minister has come to an end and the future of the Red Sox Report is now in the hands of the new Foreign Affairs Minister, Micky. So I might continue writing it or she may take control - we shall see in the coming weeks. The RSR might be suspended until we sort this out... but over the last 13 weeks I think the RSR has done a tremendous job of informing other regions about Red Sox Nation and fostering communication between regions, don't you think? Thank you again, sincerely
Winstonopia
Editor: Winstonopia
"Red-iculous News": Georgdem
Presidential Speech: Southern Acre
Please give me feedback, questions, comments, or suggestions. Thanks, and go Sox!
This is a government-endorsed newspaper but all news, articles, and editorials are the opinion of the author only and not necessarily all of RSN.
