Aztec National League
22-10-2004, 02:33
The Aztec National League is conducting its elections. The polls shall be open until next RL Wednesday. Please read the following to get an idea of where each of the candidates stands. OOC Note: whoever wins the election will also gain the Soviet Congress.
Candidate 1:
Name/Party: Quetzalcoatl/Democratic Communist Party (DCP)
Age: 25
Current or relevant previous position: Premier of the ANL
Military Experience: YES, Lieutenant in the Revolutionary Jaguar Warriors (Pre-ANL)
Preferred government type: Democratic Socialist/Liberal Scandinavian Paradise
Key Issues:
-Nuclear weapons: "I am strongly opposed to the construction and much more, the use of nuclear weapons. These dishonorable, cowardly weapons are too indiscriminate - they cause too much harm to civilians and are detrimental to any country that possesses them. To make this issue a null issue for the nation's future, I will fight to create permanent bans through domestic legislation and international treaty."
-Political system: "The political system that we fought for in the revolution has worked well and is working well. It is the best system, in my opinion. In our system, there is no room for discrimination, in our system, a small group of unscrupulous elitists can not take over and change the system to their own benefit. However, at the same time, our system does not take away the creativity from the human spirit and allows people to better themselves and their community."
-Military: "Our military is very important to who we are. Not only does the military represent some of our heritage, the military is key in defending our people and our beliefs if need be. I believe in armed neutrality, in which we are able to have a capable standing military and at the same time, only use it in times of dire need."
-Civil Liberties: "Our civil liberties have distinguished our nation. I am very proud of the amount of civil liberties we have, and I believe they must be expanded. The people can not be disenfranchised and must not have the federal government step in on personal lives in non-issues."
Popularity rating: 75%
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Candidate 2:
Name/Party: John Kirkland/Soviet Republic Party (SRP)
Age: 58
Current or relevant previous position: Former Interim Executive Council Member, Current member of the Soviet Congress (Durango)
Military Experience: NO
Preferred government type: Iron Fist Socialist
Key Issues:
-Nuclear weapons: "I do not like nuclear weapons, but I believe they are an important key defense item. I believe we need to escape the notion of what is honorable and do what is tactically correct. The lack of nuclear weapons makes us a very easy target, and being an easy target is not how I would like to see the ANL."
-Political system: "The current political system is ok, and in I believe in many areas good. But there are too many restriction in fulfilling our obligations and duties. The government has placed too many restrictions on itself for the sake of civil liberties and the sake of our system. Now, I believe the only way to completely fulfill our duties to our system would be to take out the road blocks in the way."
-Military: "Our military is a vital part of our society. They are more capable of taking care of our people and should be given more powers to complete their duties. I propose we build up our forces greatly and partake in military action if it behooves us to do so."
-Civil Liberties: "We have too many civil liberties, plan and simple. There is no way we can have a civil society with the current levels of civil liberties. In the interests of order and security, I will promote to cut the excessive liberties."
Popularity Rating: 3%
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Candidate 3:
Name/Party: Tamuzin/Libertarian Confederate Party (LCP)
Age: 62
Current or relevant previous position: Current Soviet Congressman (Quintana Roo)
Military Experience: NO
Preferred government type: Not specified
Key Issues:
-Nuclear weapons: "I am strongly against the use of nuclear weapons. That would give the government the ability to destroy a nation, possibly the world. That, in my eyes, is far too much power."
-Political system: "The political system of the Aztec National League is based on the centralization of powers. It infringes on the lives of people and the rights of states. I proposed we slowly dissolved this communist union into a confederacy, in which civil matters will not be resolved by the government. We can not let the government hold too much power, or we will see a creeping monster of totalitarianism."
-Military: "I will cut the military. 'Nuff said."
-Civil Liberties: "This goes hand in hand with my qualms with our political system. I believe the state should not infringe on the rights of the people. Therefore, I believe the people should have a maximum level of civil liberties."
Popularity rating: 20%
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Candidate 4:
Name/Party: Roberto Santiago/Conservative Nationalist Party (CNP)
Age: 34
Current or relevant previous position: Party leader
Military Experience: YES, Captain, Red Aircore
Preferred government type: Iron Fist Consumerists
Key Issues:
-Nuclear weapons: "The use of nuclear weapons is a must. I propose to pull out of all the treaties the communist government has binded our hands with and immediately start the construction of nuclear weapons. While I do not like the concept of using them, I will order their use if need be."
-Political system: "The political system is screwed up. The economic policy puts too much pressure on the central government. I want to lax the responsibility of the central government and allow private individuals to take over something the government should not be accountable for."
-Military: We have an extremely weak military. I want to cut funds from social services and privatize them. With that extra money, I will build up our military and create a first rate system.
-Civil Liberties: "Our nation is one of deviants and laxness. In the name of moral decency and order, I want to cut our civil liberties not to what is considered excessive, but regulated to their basic need."
Popularity rating: 2%
Candidate 1:
Name/Party: Quetzalcoatl/Democratic Communist Party (DCP)
Age: 25
Current or relevant previous position: Premier of the ANL
Military Experience: YES, Lieutenant in the Revolutionary Jaguar Warriors (Pre-ANL)
Preferred government type: Democratic Socialist/Liberal Scandinavian Paradise
Key Issues:
-Nuclear weapons: "I am strongly opposed to the construction and much more, the use of nuclear weapons. These dishonorable, cowardly weapons are too indiscriminate - they cause too much harm to civilians and are detrimental to any country that possesses them. To make this issue a null issue for the nation's future, I will fight to create permanent bans through domestic legislation and international treaty."
-Political system: "The political system that we fought for in the revolution has worked well and is working well. It is the best system, in my opinion. In our system, there is no room for discrimination, in our system, a small group of unscrupulous elitists can not take over and change the system to their own benefit. However, at the same time, our system does not take away the creativity from the human spirit and allows people to better themselves and their community."
-Military: "Our military is very important to who we are. Not only does the military represent some of our heritage, the military is key in defending our people and our beliefs if need be. I believe in armed neutrality, in which we are able to have a capable standing military and at the same time, only use it in times of dire need."
-Civil Liberties: "Our civil liberties have distinguished our nation. I am very proud of the amount of civil liberties we have, and I believe they must be expanded. The people can not be disenfranchised and must not have the federal government step in on personal lives in non-issues."
Popularity rating: 75%
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Candidate 2:
Name/Party: John Kirkland/Soviet Republic Party (SRP)
Age: 58
Current or relevant previous position: Former Interim Executive Council Member, Current member of the Soviet Congress (Durango)
Military Experience: NO
Preferred government type: Iron Fist Socialist
Key Issues:
-Nuclear weapons: "I do not like nuclear weapons, but I believe they are an important key defense item. I believe we need to escape the notion of what is honorable and do what is tactically correct. The lack of nuclear weapons makes us a very easy target, and being an easy target is not how I would like to see the ANL."
-Political system: "The current political system is ok, and in I believe in many areas good. But there are too many restriction in fulfilling our obligations and duties. The government has placed too many restrictions on itself for the sake of civil liberties and the sake of our system. Now, I believe the only way to completely fulfill our duties to our system would be to take out the road blocks in the way."
-Military: "Our military is a vital part of our society. They are more capable of taking care of our people and should be given more powers to complete their duties. I propose we build up our forces greatly and partake in military action if it behooves us to do so."
-Civil Liberties: "We have too many civil liberties, plan and simple. There is no way we can have a civil society with the current levels of civil liberties. In the interests of order and security, I will promote to cut the excessive liberties."
Popularity Rating: 3%
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Candidate 3:
Name/Party: Tamuzin/Libertarian Confederate Party (LCP)
Age: 62
Current or relevant previous position: Current Soviet Congressman (Quintana Roo)
Military Experience: NO
Preferred government type: Not specified
Key Issues:
-Nuclear weapons: "I am strongly against the use of nuclear weapons. That would give the government the ability to destroy a nation, possibly the world. That, in my eyes, is far too much power."
-Political system: "The political system of the Aztec National League is based on the centralization of powers. It infringes on the lives of people and the rights of states. I proposed we slowly dissolved this communist union into a confederacy, in which civil matters will not be resolved by the government. We can not let the government hold too much power, or we will see a creeping monster of totalitarianism."
-Military: "I will cut the military. 'Nuff said."
-Civil Liberties: "This goes hand in hand with my qualms with our political system. I believe the state should not infringe on the rights of the people. Therefore, I believe the people should have a maximum level of civil liberties."
Popularity rating: 20%
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Candidate 4:
Name/Party: Roberto Santiago/Conservative Nationalist Party (CNP)
Age: 34
Current or relevant previous position: Party leader
Military Experience: YES, Captain, Red Aircore
Preferred government type: Iron Fist Consumerists
Key Issues:
-Nuclear weapons: "The use of nuclear weapons is a must. I propose to pull out of all the treaties the communist government has binded our hands with and immediately start the construction of nuclear weapons. While I do not like the concept of using them, I will order their use if need be."
-Political system: "The political system is screwed up. The economic policy puts too much pressure on the central government. I want to lax the responsibility of the central government and allow private individuals to take over something the government should not be accountable for."
-Military: We have an extremely weak military. I want to cut funds from social services and privatize them. With that extra money, I will build up our military and create a first rate system.
-Civil Liberties: "Our nation is one of deviants and laxness. In the name of moral decency and order, I want to cut our civil liberties not to what is considered excessive, but regulated to their basic need."
Popularity rating: 2%