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Mr. President, sir? Might I suggest we replace the UN General Assembly with robots compliant to our will? It'll make my job a lot easier.

I believe this policy has the potential to be helpful, but does not address the root of the problem.

Also, to aid me in the making of my dicisions, what do you beleive will happen to my budget in the near future? I know the long term goal is to be out of Iraq nexttime this year, and that wil certainly ease our needs significantly. However to leave the Iraqi government in a situation that it can govern effectively, we may need some more short-term funds.

We will reallocate funds as needed. I suspect we'll tap sources such as the spending from the various organizations devoted to the "War on Drugs" and other, similar sources that have just a bit too much funding.

What is the root of the problem, though? Have we figured out what it is? Until we do, we can only address symptoms.

Mr. President, sir? Might I suggest we replace the UN General Assembly with robots compliant to our will? It'll make my job a lot easier.

This does seem like a good idea.... ;)

Mr. President, sir? Might I suggest we replace the UN General Assembly with robots compliant to our will? It'll make my job a lot easier.

...no. That would invalidate the whole point to the United Nations. Of course, the U.N. as it stands is hopelessly flawed, and should be fixed, but I don't think replacing the General Assembly with robots is the kind of fix we're looking for.

...no. That would invalidate the whole point to the United Nations. Of course, the U.N. as it stands is hopelessly flawed, and should be fixed, but I don't think replacing the General Assembly with robots is the kind of fix we're looking for.

Ah, a far, far better idea! Excellent thinking, President Kyronea!

...no. That would invalidate the whole point to the United Nations. Of course, the U.N. as it stands is hopelessly flawed, and should be fixed, but I don't think replacing the General Assembly with robots is the kind of fix we're looking for.

Well, OOC, I agree with you. I just thought this would be funny.

OK, back to IC now...

We will reallocate funds as needed. I suspect we'll tap sources such as the spending from the various organizations devoted to the "War on Drugs" and other, similar sources that have just a bit too much funding.

What is the root of the problem, though? Have we figured out what it is? Until we do, we can only address symptoms.
As of now, Iraqi troops are short basics such as office supplies. Unfortunatly, that is a problem we can only solve by thowing money at it. Other issues seem to be caused by mismanagement of persenel. Iraqi troops are complaining that they are being trained by junior oficers, some of whom had yet to see combat. We are looking into what roles staff shortages and management icompitence has played in this problem.

Quite true. I beleive this is a severe problem for the country, and should be looked into deeply.

As of now, Iraqi troops are short basics such as office supplies. Unfortunatly, that is a problem we can only solve by thowing money at it. Other issues seem to be caused by mismanagement of persenel. Iraqi troops are complaining that they are being trained by junior oficers, some of whom had yet to see combat. We are looking into what roles staff shortages and management icompitence has played in this problem.

Quite true. I beleive this is a severe problem for the country, and should be looked into deeply.
Study the mismanagement and correct issues as they come up. Try not to spend too much time deliberating, as all we'll end up doing is wasting time without accomplishing anything.

Can I be the Senate Minority Leader? I would assume we're sticking with the November 7th Congressional status quo.

I'm kind of jumping the gun, but I'd like to propose some legislation that I believe would help reduce government spending. I propose that all violent criminals covicted with hard evidence be executed so as to alleviate the burden on the prison system.

Study the mismanagement and correct issues as they come up. Try not to spend too much time deliberating, as all we'll end up doing is wasting time without accomplishing anything.

*clapclapclap* :D

(Ah, the joys of being a lapdog... too bad this isn't a far-right paralell governement)

Can I be the Senate Minority Leader? I would assume we're sticking with the November 7th Congressional status quo.

I'm kind of jumping the gun, but I'd like to propose some legislation that I believe would help reduce government spending. I propose that all violent criminals covicted with hard evidence be executed so as to alleviate the burden on the prison system.

Senate Minority Leader is okay wif me.

As for your proposition...under my administration we will rid America of capital punishment once and for all. It serves no purpose whatsoever. It does not deter criminals; it is more expensive than life in prison, oddly enough; and, most ashamedly of all, it rids the world of a sentient life. I am not protecting or justifying any violent criminal's actions here. I am merely stating that sentient life should be protected due simply to its sheer rarity.

Speaking of punishment towards criminals, I believe we should form a focus committe to figure out rehabilitation possibilities. Rehabilitation, if done effectively, would be far more useful than mere confinement and punishment. That is not to say that all criminals can be rehabilitated, as that simply is not realistic. I propose this simply because I believe rehabilitation would work in the favor of the country as a whole and would relieve a serious burden upon our justice system.

*clapclapclap* :D

(Ah, the joys of being a lapdog... too bad this isn't a far-right paralell governement)

and dont go upseting President or me

In that case I propose Exhibit A: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teen_Challenge

It's hard to beat a 70-86% success rate.

It's hard to beat a 70-86% success rate.
However, all it does is replace drug addiction with a different form of addiction, the kind that can make one feel better so long as they never stop to logically think about it. I refuse to support any faith based initiative because I feel it they forcefully convert others to one faith or another, albiet through subtle methods. I'd rather people have secular, nontheistic means of breaking drug addiction.

(Ah, the joys of being a lapdog... too bad this isn't a far-right paralell governement)

*In a private letter from South Korea*

Well some people did attempt a military coup at the begining, but we were ordered to stand down, and as good citizens we did so :p

However, all it does is replace drug addiction with a different form of addiction, the kind that can make one feel better so long as they never stop to logically think about it. I refuse to support any faith based initiative because I feel it they forcefully convert others to one faith or another, albiet through subtle methods. I'd rather people have secular, nontheistic means of breaking drug addiction.

*Looks on admiringly at his President as the state of the country becomes crystal clear*

I thoroughly agree with - and support - a secular nontheistic stance within this government: furthermore I support the proposed abolition of the death penalty.

As to the regulation of firearms - why not illegalise guns? Yes there will still be gun crime through the black market - look at Britain - but I'm betting that we will greatly reduce the number of deaths caused by firearms.

Although the only drawback is the number of firearms already in circulation...hmmmm.

Finally, as Secretary for Housing etc, I'd like to ask Chairman of Fed Reserve and other implicated parties about expanding a project on better government housing benefits (a British word not sure what the American term is, maybe welfare?) for those in poorer areas and on low-incomes.

Also how about a higher minimum wage?

I would like to propose a new policy towards violent crime in the United States: ammunition control. A gun cannot be fired if it has no ammunition. Rather than waste time with gun bans and restrictions that will simply be ignored by the criminals, we should concentrate on limiting, restricting, and altogether controlling the supply, creation, and sale of ammunition. What does my Cabinet say about all aspects of this?


the Transportation Secretary concurs

the Transportation Secretary concurs

i agreee. so does dogbert.

We will reallocate funds as needed. I suspect we'll tap sources such as the spending from the various organizations devoted to the "War on Drugs" and other, similar sources that have just a bit too much funding.

What is the root of the problem, though? Have we figured out what it is? Until we do, we can only address symptoms.

the drug problem?. i believe that the problem is too many of our young people are exposed to hard drugs - many people who take heroin start as low level cannabis users. If Cannabis was legalised and regulated the soft drug users would be removed from the environment where they can buy hard drugs.

Low level users often get sucked in to running and dealing themselves to pay debts or for protection from dealers - if we stop these peeple having to use dealers at all for Cannabis the urge to progress and the chance of being coerced into harder use is far more remote.

Sec Transportation

the drug problem?. i believe that the problem is too many of our young people are exposed to hard drugs - many people who take heroin start as low level cannabis users. If Cannabis was legalised and regulated the soft drug users would be removed from the environment where they can buy hard drugs.

Low level users often get sucked in to running and dealing themselves to pay debts or for protection from dealers - if we stop these peeple having to use dealers at all for Cannabis the urge to progress and the chance of being coerced into harder use is far more remote.

Sec Transportation

argeed.

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we will rid America of capital punishment once and for all. It serves no purpose whatsoever.

Speaking of punishment towards criminals, I believe we should form a focus committe to figure out rehabilitation possibilities. Rehabilitation, if done effectively, would be far more useful than mere confinement and punishment. That is not to say that all criminals can be rehabilitated, as that simply is not realistic. I propose this simply because I believe rehabilitation would work in the favor of the country as a whole and would relieve a serious burden upon our justice system.

the Department of Transportation is behind this scheme and will provide all training and job opportunities at our disposal for alternate sentences or community programs.
We particularly feel that creating opportunities for young people to work as mechanics and showing them what a fulfilling life creating and rebuilding is as opposed to destroying.
We also have positions for track maintainance crews.
Attendance to a training program combined with anger management or required psychological or drugs services should create purpose inlife and a steady income.

the Department of Transportation is behind this scheme and will provide all training and job opportunities at our disposal for alternate sentences or community programs.
We particularly feel that creating opportunities for young people to work as mechanics and showing them what a fulfilling life creating and rebuilding is as opposed to destroying.
We also have positions for track maintainance crews.
Attendance to a training program combined with anger management or required psychological or drugs services should create purpose inlife and a steady income.

the only kind of rehabilition i see as usefull, is brainwashing for the hard offenders.

the only kind of rehabilition i see as usefull, is brainwashing for the hard offenders.

i'm sure the Black Ops people are working on viable techniques as we speak.

my proposed program is for those offenders on the cusp of crossing over - people who are still low level criminals but who can yet be saved from long periods of incarceration for serious offences.

Transportation Secretary

i'm sure the Black Ops people are working on viable techniques as we speak.

my proposed program is for those offenders on the cusp of crossing over - people who are still low level criminals but who can yet be saved from long periods of incarceration for serious offences.

Transportation Secretary

nah. i dont think putting people into prison solves anything. if you are going to keep them in forever, you are wasting money keeping an 'evil' person alive, why spend it on a childrens hospital?
as for those who are only going to be there for a few years are more, i dont see how be raped daily is supose to make them better people.
low-level criminals-community service.
high level-brainwashing or death.

neat idea. maybe I will start a parallel polish govt. to teach kaczynski a lesson he will never forget.

Also how about a higher minimum wage?

Although this pertains more to the Secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce, I would advise against a higher minimum wage. The economy is cooling down and a raise in the minimum wage coudl be detrimental to small businesses. Perhaps a higher or more useful version of the earned income tax credit would be preferable.

Although this pertains more to the Secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce, I would advise against a higher minimum wage. The economy is cooling down and a raise in the minimum wage coudl be detrimental to small businesses. Perhaps a higher or more useful version of the earned income tax credit would be preferable.

I would say that given the prospects for job growth over the next year, it would be best to keep the minimum wage where it is and boost the earned income credit. It is very likely that tightening conditions will push up the wages paid for low-level jobs, making a raise in the EITC more advantageous to workers than a raise in the minimum wage.

I'll be the Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

NOTE: I only read the first post in this thread.

for immediate release : From Department of Transportation.

The department realises the need for and fully supports the goal of raising the wages and living standards of the nations poorest.

It does not have any policy recommendations on the issue - but feels that raising the minimum wage is a laudable aim if economic conditions are adequate, and that if taxes are cut at the lowest end there should be increased tax recovery at the top end.

Doesn't an increase in minimum wage generally cause an increase in inflation? Employers try to cover their labor losses by raising prices, which people would be even more likely to pay because they are earning more. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Regarding drugs, the scientific evidence does support the theory that by legalizing soft drugs, we cut the link to hard drugs. I would approve of legalizing soft drugs under strict regulations. For instance, you will need a license to sell marijuana - and you get regular inspections.

Regarding drugs, the scientific evidence does support the theory that by legalizing soft drugs, we cut the link to hard drugs. I would approve of legalizing soft drugs under strict regulations. For instance, you will need a license to sell marijuana - and you get regular inspections.

Perhaps we could further utilize this tendency by taxing marijuana to increase funding for anti-crime and anti-illegal immigration programs along the Mexican border .

I'll be whatever position allows me to squander resources for my own personal gain without fear of repercussions.

So, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

I'll be whatever position allows me to squander resources for my own personal gain without fear of repercussions.

So, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

only from Black ops

Perhaps we could further utilize this tendency by taxing marijuana to increase funding for anti-crime and anti-illegal immigration programs along the Mexican border .
That would just push people to grow their own. It takes little effort to maintain a personal marijuana plant.

Inspired by the actions of Mexican Presidential candidate Manuel Lopez Obrador--see here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=508063)--I am officially forming a parallel U.S. Government, with myself as President. So, who's with me in forming said government? Let's show Bush what's for, eh?

Currently:

President of the United States: Kyronea
Vice President of the United States: Rhaomi
Speaker of the House: Neo Undelia
Senate Minority Leader: Eugene Victor Debs

Secretary of Commerce: Vetalia
Secretary of the Treasury: Red_Letter
Secretary of Energy: Mirkana
Secretary of Transportation: Wozzinistan
Secretary of Labour: Trotskylvania
Secretary of Health and Human Services: Bumboat
Secretary of State: The South Islands
Secretary of Defense: Posi
Secretary of Education: Gorias
Secretary of Homeland Security: United Uniformity
Secretary of Agriculture and Environment: Sel Appa
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Losing It Big Time

Chairman of the Federal Reserve: Neo Kervoskia
Director of the CIA: Kulikovia
Top-Secret Black Operations Leader: Imperial isa

White House Press Secretary: (Position Open)
Requisite British Lap-dog: Darknovae

Ambassador to Canada: Kryozerkia
Ambassador to the United Nations: Maineiacs
Ambassador to Monaco: Andaluciae
Ambassador to El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras: Onalos
(More to be filled in as people request positions. First come, first served.)

But but but...I'm president! *points to sig*

Oh well, can I be the Administrator of the Environment Protection Agency then?

But but but...I'm president! *points to sig*

Oh well, can I be the Administrator of the Environment Protection Agency then?

that was smart now Black op has to kill some one

But but but...I'm president! *points to sig*

Oh well, can I be the Administrator of the Environment Protection Agency then?
Good to see my not voting didn't affect the results.

that was smart now Black op has to kill some one
Nobody would kill me. They love me too much. ;) Besides, my vice will come to the rescue with pot if anything happens.
Good to see my not voting didn't affect the results.
Voter apathy is a big problem, and YOU are making it worse. :mad:

Voter apathy is a big problem, and YOU are making it worse. :mad:

Unless I rigged the electoral system H N Fiddlebottms VIII would not have made it into office with my participation.

Unless I rigged the electoral system H N Fiddlebottms VIII would not have made it into office with my participation.
So you're not George W. Bush! :eek:

So you're not George W. Bush! :eek:

No! I am Bill Clinton!

Nobody would kill me. They love me too much. ;) Besides, my vice will come to the rescue with pot if anything happens.

Voter apathy is a big problem, and YOU are making it worse. :mad:

who say we not going to blow all of you up and start again
you all safe for now we after ####### in #########

No! I am Bill Clinton!

Ewwww, you're old and you fucked Monica Lewinsky!

Ewwww, you're old and you fucked Monica Lewinsky!

we not going to have that happen here are we

*oh what same of you are with me :eek: *

Ewwww, you're old and you fucked Monica Lewinsky!

She fucked me.




Best thing a president ever did.

Okay, enough off topicness.

Ladame, that was the mock election. This is a parallel government. Two different things. /nodnod

And you're in, as is Icovir for his requested position and Cthulu for the same.

I would expand upon the policy debate that has been occuring, but I can only stop in for a brief while tonight, as I need to sleep soon, for work tomorrow in real life. ~_~

Okay, enough off topicness.

Ladame, that was the mock election. This is a parallel government. Two different things. /nodnod

Yes, I know. But can't we both be presidents? I like being president. :p

No! I am Bill Clinton!

No, I am Spartac-- er, I mean Bill Clinton! :D

Yes, I know. But can't we both be presidents? I like being president. :p

Well, of course, that's the idea. You're President of the mock election stuff, and I'm President of the parallel government. :)

My sincerest apologies, Greill. I hope you will choose to run for a new position.

Can I be the head of the CEA, then? Pleeeeeease?

is there a British Ambassador? I'd like to be that. Ambassador to or from, i dont mind :D

It would not be a sensible use of funding. Far better that we devote such funding to education and healthcare than to wasteful activities such as a War on Errors.

Yes! Fund my healthcare programs! We'll make everyone healthy as an ox if we get enough money. We'll even fix their eyes with laser surgery. The people will love you for it!

However, all it does is replace drug addiction with a different form of addiction, the kind that can make one feel better so long as they never stop to logically think about it. I refuse to support any faith based initiative because I feel it they forcefully convert others to one faith or another, albiet through subtle methods. I'd rather people have secular, nontheistic means of breaking drug addiction.

I think I can handle that. Also I'll get my people working on behaviour modification of those criminals. We can make them model citizens! Or at least not criminals. :)

I think I can handle that. Also I'll get my people working on behaviour modification of those criminals. We can make them model citizens! Or at least not criminals. :)

behaviour modification and education come shand in hand. i want to be on bored with this. i'm sure the hare krsnas would be useful.

I want to be Ambassador to the Palestinian Territories.

I have returned from my trip to see the savages of south korea and my tour of their northen border with the north koreans. During these tours I made some notes and would like to inplamet some of them in respect to the northen boarder with the Canadians and on our southen one with Mexico.

I would like to install mine fields and computer controled sentry guns (http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/samsung_develops_machine_gun_sentry_robot_costs_200k.php) all along the boarder. This should deter any unwanted imigration and invasion. It should also free up man power which chould be used elseware.

i like to say operation ####### is still unber way in #######
and all is going good

Yes! Fund my healthcare programs! We'll make everyone healthy as an ox if we get enough money. We'll even fix their eyes with laser surgery. The people will love you for it!


Please remember that as a parallel government, our funds are very limited. I would recommend that the president not begin any ambitious projects, and certainly not make any large promises that we could not deliver. We will also have to launch a revolution or a political takeover in order to have a recognized right to levy any sort of taxes.

i like to say operation ####### is still unber way in #######
and all is going good

Operation ####### hey? :confused:

Oh yeah!:eek:

Very good, keep it up.;)

Can I be the head of the CEA, then? Pleeeeeease?

I'd support it.

Operation ####### hey? :confused:

Oh yeah!:eek:

Very good, keep it up.;)

hehe work out what my job is at the last min did we


yes we will keep it up

hehe work out what my job is at the last min did we


yes we will keep it up

It was the mental conditioning which I under took before my korean trip to prevent me giving away any national secrets, like the time when we both tried to. Oups! Almost did it then :D

It was the mental conditioning which I under took before my korean trip to prevent me giving away any national secrets, like the time when we both tried to. Oups! Almost did it then :D

lucky i may have had to kill you then

oh the Operation in ######### is now under way
and will end in #########

lucky i may have had to kill you then

oh the Operation in ######### is now under way
and will end in #########

Another one? My, you are busy.

Another one? My, you are busy.

just a short one

Have we invaded anyone yet?

Have we invaded anyone yet?

no i dont think we have

no i dont think we have

I thought the Prez had made it clear we were a peace-loving government more concerned with social welfare etc...

Then WTF have we been doing these past few days while I've been inspecting interns in Miami Beach?

Then WTF have we been doing these past few days while I've been inspecting interns in Miami Beach?

well iam doing this ########## and this ########### and have fun with my hot interns
oh i all so lead a op myself

I'd support it.

In Soviet Russia's parallel government, Greill as chairman supports YOU!!

In Soviet Russia's parallel government, Greill as chairman supports YOU!!

Now that would be one hell of an RP...a Cold War thread where we run the Soviet government.

Together Vetalia, Greill, and I form...


CAPTAIN CAPITALISM!

oh it looks like iam going to be busy

Together Vetalia, Greill, and I form...
CAPTAIN CAPITALISM!

When your powers combine, I am Captain Capitalism...

When your powers combine, I am Captain Capitalism...

And I'm unhinged.

What are you supporting?

Now that would be one hell of an RP...a Cold War thread where we run the Soviet government.

Of course, we'd have to not only figure out which people are in the cabinet, but who go into the NationStates gulags.

Together Vetalia, Greill, and I form...


CAPTAIN CAPITALISM!

Captain Capitalism...

He's a hero...

Gonna take your taxes down to zero...

Sorry, but I can't maintain this any longer. I have very little time for NS now that I quit my job and have to find a new one. My apologies.

Sorry, but I can't maintain this any longer. I have very little time for NS now that I quit my job and have to find a new one. My apologies.

I call president!

Sorry, but I can't maintain this any longer. I have very little time for NS now that I quit my job and have to find a new one. My apologies.

I take it that means Rhaomi will take over as President; if they're on we'll have to let them know.

Best of luck finding a new job. :)

Sorry, but I can't maintain this any longer. I have very little time for NS now that I quit my job and have to find a new one. My apologies.

What's wrong with putting people in an imaginary cabinet on the internet as your job? :D

Seriously, though, good luck with the job-hunt. :)

I take it that means Rhaomi will take over as President; if they're on we'll have to let them know.

Best of luck finding a new job. :)

Yes, Rhaomi will take over as President, and he'll decide things henceforth.

And thank you for the good luck wishes, gang. I hope I do...and I wish I had had the foresight to find said new job before quitting this one...but that's how you learn, people...that's how you learn.

Yes, Rhaomi will take over as President, and he'll decide things henceforth.

And thank you for the good luck wishes, gang. I hope I do...and I wish I had had the foresight to find said new job before quitting this one...but that's how you learn, people...that's how you learn.

Screw the constitution, I'm making a power grab!

Aside from that, good luck with finding a new job. I hear the insurance industry is quite good these days.

Sorry, but I can't maintain this any longer. I have very little time for NS now that I quit my job and have to find a new one. My apologies.
:( That sucks.

Good luck on the job hunt, and hope you return soon.

:fluffle: (cherish the fluffle, for I think it is only the 4th I've handed out)

Yes, Rhaomi will take over as President, and he'll decide things henceforth.

And thank you for the good luck wishes, gang. I hope I do...and I wish I had had the foresight to find said new job before quitting this one...but that's how you learn, people...that's how you learn.

if not i think we can knock him off

Screw the constitution, I'm making a power grab!

Aside from that, good luck with finding a new job. I hear the insurance industry is quite good these days.

i dont think so
*your now been taken to a place to have a nice little talk*

i dont think so
*your now been taken to a place to have a nice little talk*

Sorry, I'm deep inside my interns, making plans for domination.

Sorry, I'm deep inside my interns, making plans for domination.

Black ops we all over the place, you dont know who we are or were we are

Black ops we all over the place, you dont know who we are or were we are

I'm the SecState; I know everything.

I'm the SecState; I know everything.

no you dont

no you dont

Yes I do. I'm like water. I'm wet, and I'm everywhere.

Sorry, not sure if this is on the Wikipedia list, but my good friends of the People's Republic of China 'internet police' have kindly blocked Wikipedia again. Can I be Director of National Intelligence?

Sorry, not sure if this is on the Wikipedia list, but my good friends of the People's Republic of China 'internet police' have kindly blocked Wikipedia again. Can I be Director of National Intelligence?

ask in the new one
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=508662

the transit secretary leaves for a couple of days and finds the government in chaos........................

well, the department and its head will be at the mercy of whoever takes the reins.