Upcoming Elections

[-Jrabbit]

Since I'm about to leave on holiday and won't return until 01 April, I thought I'd start this thread on my way out the door. Following are the previous election results...

Position -- 4000 BC (February 2002) -- 975 BC (March 2002)

President -- Marquis de Sodaq -- Shaka Naldur
Vice-president -- Shaka Naldur -- MBloomIII

Science Advisor -- Gramphos -- Gramphos
Foreign Advisor -- adamsj -- adamsj
Millitary Advisor -- Shade -- Shade
Trade Advisor -- El Awrence -- El Awrence
City Planner -- kassiopeia -- kassiopeia
Imperial Expansion -- Frank Johnson -- Frank Johnson
Historian -- Albert B. -- Albert B.

Clearly, we need some fresh meat, er, blood among the leadership. In fact, IIRC our constitution had term limits precluding anyone from holding the same postion for more than 2 consecutive months. If true, this means an entirely new cabinet of advisors! Early nominations --

MBloomIII for President. He's done a fine job during the time since he inherited the job from Shaka, and deserves a full-term chance to continue his policies.

Based on post count, having strong opinions, and not being already in office, I nominate the following citizens for VP/Cabinet postions. (Let them speak for the posts they'd prefer - or avoid...)

Zealot
cavebear
Nemphis
steelehc
Hydey
MrWhereItsAt
ColdWizard

As for myself, I've foolishly volunteered to take over as Historian (and yet, have done no writing since posting to that effect). AlbertB, where are you?

**(-Jrabbit, grabbing his golf clubs, sneaking out the side door and heading for Florida before any commotion can start)**

[ColdWizard]

Silly rabbit...

[press conference]
*ColdWizard steps up to a podium*
Fellow citizens, esteemed government officials, lurkers, and members of the press, thanks for coming.

At this time, after taking into consideration the best interests of United Apolyton, i remove myself from contention of any office for the next election. my reasons for doing so are many, but i'm too lazy to list them. blah blah blah, yackity smackity, put some nice politician-speak here.

in conclusion, i ain't running, so don't bother electing me
*ColdWizard runs away*
[/press conference]

[shade]

In fact, IIRC our constitution had term limits precluding anyone from holding the same postion for more than 2 consecutive months.

(hint look it up again...was one of my proposals and went over 3/4 turns beeing in cabinet (no mather what job you did:allways the same or different) then at least one turn out before you could get in again...)

(btw the idea of nominating ppl like you did was also the original idea...but we kinda have never done this...I still suggest the ppl who want to get in to nominate themself(just to make sure we have someone who want's to do the job))

And while I'm here...Already made the allusion to go for president so
-->nominate myself as Next president.
*starts speach*
I think I did a nice job as military advisor,always made the best out of it and listened to the needs of our ppl,making sure they are safe.
I think it would be a nice end of the first part of my career to become president and lead our glorious empire to supreme domination...I feel like at the piek of my powers.
My goal stays the same safety and happiness for all who want it.
And I make one promis:"No other civilization will be able to look down at us when I lead our ppl to Glory.The only thing that will exceed their jealousy will be their fear."
My goals:
*expand our empire(double it's size)
*contain the Roman empire and use them for cash-production
*Happiness for all
*Creating the smartest minds in the world
*peace and security for all who want's it
*crush everything that tries to stop our glorious Empire from one of it's goals

The needs of the ppl are my needs

Shade now still the best military advisor there is but in the future the president you all will be trusting.

[Gramphos]

I think it's time for me to here by announce that I'll definitely not run for reelection for April.

This decision is based on the fact that I'll be away for the first week of April.

[Marquis de Sodaq]

hmmm...

I won't run for president next month, I still would like to let others play the game for a while. However, I'll consider a cabinet position.

I hereby nominate myself for the post of City Planner. As the minister in charge of city production, I will:

• Form a general build queue for our cities
• micromanage production to optimize the wishes of the masses, and
• ensure balance between the needs of various ministeries (trade, science, etc) while not compromising production.

(le marquis investing publ... er, rather private cash in whaling ships)

[MBloomIII]

I'll step aside in suppot of shade and since Gramphos is retiring, I'll go for the slot I really want, Science Advisor.

[shade]

Originally posted by Gramphos
This decision is based on the fact that I'll be away for the first week of April.

with me it's the other way around the first 2 weeks of april I have vacation but have to stay at home=> lot's of time to be president.


Thx for the support MBloomIII.

Go MdS You already have my support.

Shade

[MrWhereItsAt]

Thanks for the vote of, err, confidence, jrabbit, but I must decline also.
I'd like to be a part of the leadership at some point, but at the mo' my student life is too spontaneous for me to reliably fulfil all the responsibilities such an office would bestow upon one.

Perhaps in the next mid-trimester break though...

YES MBloom! You must stay in government! THe people demand it!


SHADE FOR PREZ! ..

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[cavebear]

"I hereby, and with great confidence in my abilities to meet the challenge, throw my hat into the ring for the Cabinet position of City Planner.

"I do not seek this high position lightly or with any lack of knowledge. Indeed, I seek the position at this time only because I feel I am the best-qualified candidate for the job.

"My friends, we are at a critical time in the formation of the essential infrastructure of our rapidly-growing cities. There is great public debate concerning the priorities of construction vs unit-formation, the establishment of great Wonders, and within the order of construction of marketplaces/libraries.

"To meet this challenge, we need someone with experience. Well, there are a lot of people in the Civ world who would agree that that is the only thing I am any damn good at at all! What better testimonial can I offer.

"I have a feeling that I am going to end up doing *something*, so you better make sure it is the thing I am good at!

"I promise the following:

1. I will maintain close working relationships with the President, Vice President, and the other Cabinet members!

2. I will remain flexible in arranging the city-planning so as to provide all other functions of the Government the maximum benefits of the efforts of our cities' workers!

3. I will balance polling and personal decision-making concerning our cities. I will poll for all uncertain choices in production, but I will not bother you everytime we need to dig a darn ditch somewhere!

4. I will keep the President advised of every possible advantage I can find in resource development, city placement, and worker locations.

5. I will resolve the library/marketplace issue for the greater glory of our civ at this time!

"I recognize that our honored First President has also indicated an interest in this position. I humbly request that he apply his broad and valuable experience to a different Cabinet post for the overall benefit of our civilization. Far be it from me to suggest whaere he can best apply thosedeep talents and considerable experience, but I believe that the Foreign Minister will be a position of great importance as we face Rome and India in the upcoming years!

"Lastly, I actively seek the support of my fellow citizens. Hard money, soft money, posts of support, anything will help. Declare your support of one who will represent the desires of the citizenry *and* the needs of our GLORIOUS Civilization as one single goal from which I will never waver!

"Thank you all in advance!"

- - - - - - - - -

Testimonials:

Ghengis Khan - "What's a city? Well, whatever it is, this guy can sure build them."

Christopher Wren: "I've seen great cities. This cavebear guy has a great sense of style. He always knows what's needed."

Alexander the Great: "Cities? Big deal, give me fighting men, and that nut 'cavebear' can worry about the cities. Just so long as he names one after me."

Mike the Martian: "I Grok cities. Cavebear Groks cities. Cities Grok cavebear."

John Maynard Keynes: "Guns vs butter, libraries vs marketplaces, Wonders vs pikesmen. That's all too confusing. I let cavebear handle those factors."

[ColdWizard]

Shade for Prez!


and i look forward to the City Planner election, Marquis vs. Cave... decisions, decisions...

[cavebear]

I heartily look forward to serving as President Shade's City-Planner!

President Shade
Foreign Minister Sodaq
City Planner cavebear

Imagine the possibilities! Such expertise, such dedication, such experience. How could such a combination possibly go wrong?

Now is the time, before candidates and positions are forever set, to voice your support for a combination of talents that will bring our Civ to a height of glory never before seen, that will set the standards for all future leaders to come!

Encourage everyone, all possible candidates, to combine their talents in the most beneficial way to all the citizens of this happy land so that contention is avoided and experience maximized for YOU the citizen/

My mind is dedicated to your benefit, my heart is focussed on our GLORIOUS civ, and my feet are made for running! Feets don't fail me now!

Demand the ticket of success!

[Dr. Nick]

Ehm, are you short of an economics minister?

[ColdWizard]

there's an economics minister?

[MrWhereItsAt]

He means Trade Advisor.

Don't think we aren't wise to your little scheme, El Awrence.

Trying to change the name of your position so that nobody realizes you get to keep it for multiple terms... SHAME ON YOU!

But, uh, you HAVE been doing well. So, it's OK with me if you do that. Just so's everybody else knows your little plot.

[shade]

El Awrence as our economics advisor=> (only his 3th term max is 4 see the other tread about this)

a I think this question is of a little more importance=>
who will be military advisor?
will he/she be peacefull or warmonger?
will she/he make sure we are safe?
will he/she be an explorer?
will she/he be a backstabber?

--> who's up for this?

Shade