NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: Any nation can roleplay their media quizing the candidates, but please remember I'm just one man. This may mean that in order to fairly roleplay the reactions of polar characters to tough political question may take some time, if questions become backed up. Cheers. (Other thread under alias)
IC:

A transparent flag graphic flickers over pictures of debating candidates, begining with black and white footage and changing to recent debates. As the music fades, the graphics fade into the shot of a large wooden stage where eight glass podiums.

An attractive woman in a white suit walks onto stage. The text on the screen reads: Melissa Townsend: Reporter for RNN.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen of the press. In the tradition established by President Hewings, I invite you to question the integrity and ability of those contending the highest office in the land. This footage is being veiwed in over 2,500 nations and by 2 Billion Rotovian citizens. Please make welcome the contenders in this year's race!"

A re-mixed version of the Rotovian anthem plays as the candidates begin to file on stage.

"Running for re-election, President Dionysus Baccheus, Chairman of the Royal Political Society of the Liberal Party of Rotovia and Member for Athens..."

"Vice President Julia Aptiva, Chairman of the Royal Politcal Society of the Republican Party of Rotovia, Member for Lionel"

"Senator Thomans Crusch, Chairman of the Royal Political Society of the Conservative Party of Rotovia, Member for Sparta"

"Senator, Doctor, Andrew Heywood, Chairman of the Royal Political Society of the Communist Party of Rotovia, Member for Thebes"

"Dr Sarah Hours, Member of the Royal Society of Liberal Party of Rotovia, contesting the Seat of Idoleta"

"Senator Frank Chesela, Member of the Royal Political Society of Republican Party of Rotovia, Member for Outyl"

"Mr Peter Gothing, Member of the Royal Politcal Society of the Conservative Party of Rotovia"

"Ms Jane Weaver, Member of the Royal Politcal Society of the Communist Party of Rotovia... The floor is open to questions..."

The reporter walks accross to a golden chair to the left of the stage and takes a seat. On a smal table to her right is a series of bells and a microphone.

Earlier Responses:

Jonothan Remarque, Amatron's best-known columnist and political analyst, strides to the podium to ask a question.

"This question is initially directed to President Baccheus," he begins. "Sir, the United Nations has described your government as 'a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked . . . morass' and your politics as 'strong[ly] anti-business.' What are your plans to streamline your government, should you be reelected, and to remove the vast amounts of red tape that stifle efficient government in Carthagenian Athens? Additionally, do you have any plans to improve Carthagenian Athens's economy by adopting a more business-friendly economic policy?" "I remind you an all Rotovians that my nation has the lowest un-employment rate in our region. One of the key reasons for this, is our ability to maintain a strong and stable federal bereaucracy to ensure consistent employment. Whilst I remain dedicated reducing the overall costs of running my government, I can assure that if you are looking for someone to put millions of people out of work, you are voting for the wrong man.

You accuse me of being anti-bussiness? I prefer to be considered as pro-Rotovian. Yes, I believe that a lower cost of living and higher quality of life is more important the ability of large corporations to increase their profit margins. That said I do understand and respect the importance of a thriving free market economy.

I believe that I should be re-elected based upon the fact that my so-called anti-bussiness polices have brought Rotovian to it's highest level of economic prosperity to date"

George Koult, Undelian foreign correspondent for the Undelian News Network, after hearing Remarque’s question chimes in. “Yes, tell us how you justify your blatant contempt for corporations and obviously your people’s well-being by extension?”"There is nothing I place higher than my people's wellbeing, not even my own life. I believe it is a myth that in order to foster a thriving economy one must ignore the needs of one's people. I will continue to promote the right of my people to live a joyous and free lifestyle whilst maintaining a focus on economic prosperity. And let me make it quite clear that prosperity means to me that noone, NOONE gets left behind"

(OOC: I too based my questions on the old forum's starting nation. Perhaps a litle background on Rotovia?)

Koult furiously scribbles something in his notepad.
“Question to Senator Crusch, as a Conservative how would you fix the awful economic situation of your nation?” Its trade deficit is staggering. I know your party has been accused of fraud but perhaps you can attempt to explain your group’s actions to your people and the world."

"I have a question for all the candidates, do you now or have you ever been engaged in: An extramarital liason(affair), the use of or distribution of controlled or banned substances or firearms, conduct unbecoming to a civil servant, or any other illegal activities." An FAR asked.

ooc: FAR - Foreign Affairs reporter
Did you name the encumbent(Dionysus Baccheus) intentionally after the greek(Baccheus) and roman(Dionysus) gods of beer, orgies and parties?

"I have a question for all the candidates, do you now or have you ever been engaged in: An extramarital liason(affair), the use of or distribution of controlled or banned substances or firearms, conduct unbecoming to a civil servant, or any other illegal activities." An FAR asked.

ooc: FAR - Foreign Affairs reporter
Did you name the encumbent(Dionysus Baccheus) intentionally after the greek(Baccheus) and roman(Dionysus) gods of beer, orgies and parties?
"Whilst I will willing admit having romantic affairs during my Presidency, I am not nor have I ever been married"

President Dionysus Baccheus

"I don't believe that holds any baring on my ability to competently perform my duties and therefore refuse to diginify with a response"

Vice President Aptiva

"I for one hold myself to a higher level of morality and believe in the sanctity of my marriage"

Senator Crusch

"Yes, and as I have already addressed to the Senate Ethics Commitee, I will offer no further comment on the matter"

Senator Heywood

"Sorry to disapoint you all, but no"

Dr Hours

"Definately not"

Senator Chesela

"I cannot recall engaging in any specific acts of sexual intercourse, outside my marriage, at this time"

Mr Gothing

"No"

Ms Weaver

Koult furiously scribbles something in his notepad.
“Question to Senator Crusch, as a Conservative how would you fix the awful economic situation of your nation?” Its trade deficit is staggering. I know your party has been accused of fraud but perhaps you can attempt to explain your group’s actions to your people and the world."
"The President's incompetant handling of our economy is caused by a deliberate and calculated neglect to address the trade drain towards Veskaland. Whilst Senator Baccheus may choose to bride his friends in Veskaland with a hundred billion dollar surplus in trade, I will not. As President I will not only patch the budget gap, I will revitalize the single industry national economy into the thriving domestic diversity that it once was"

Senator Crusch

Koult once again feverishly scribbles his unreadable shorthand onto his notepad,then continues his questioning.
“This question is for all the candidates. How does each of you plan to deal with the Communist Separatists? My nation is very interested in knowing."

Koult once again feverishly scribbles his unreadable shorthand onto his notepad,then continues his questioning.
“This question is for all the candidates. How does each of you plan to deal with the Communist Separatists? My nation is very interested in knowing."
"I honestly believe that those living in the Rotovian Territory of Crete benefit from Rotovian affiliation, both economically and socially."
President Dionysus Baccheus

"This really isn't an issue, the territory is part of Rotovia and our constitution contains no allowance for defection"
Vice President Aptiva

"The Island of Crete is located in the only open entrance to our nation's waters. It would be an unacceptable security risk to our people not to cotrol the territory"
Senator Crusch

"Our comrades in Crete have long been oppressed, infact the democratically elected government was overturned by members of our very own Senate. This is unacceptable! How can we protect our rights at home if we abuse the rights of those within our own waters?"
Senator Heywood

"I must differ fromt he stock standard party line and as a Rotovian of Cretian decent, I believe that it is intolerable for us not to grant a soveriegn nation the right to self government"
Dr Hours

"Crete is free to pass it's own laws, hold it's own government but as long as it still uses our Denari it cannot realistically expect to hold an unrestricted government"
Senator Chesela

"Let's face it, the victors have no reason to apologise for being victorius"
Mr Gothing

"We cannot hold our neighbours in chains and call ourselves the defenders of freedom!"
Ms Weaver