Do You Approve of the "Two President" Decision?

[Timeline]

This is a formal poll by the Government of Apolyonia on the "Two President" matter. This poll will in no way force action or have governmental authority to change decisions made by the Presidential candidates, it is designed to ascertain support for their decision.

It is assumed, however, the candidates will consider the results of this poll, and will effect their course based upon the general will of the people.

This poll ends in 3 days.

[notyoueither]

Yes. Peace would be a very good idea right now.

We have enough serious questions to answer.

BTW, I would be in favour of discounting this term as being applicable for term limits for Trip, Ninot and yourself. IF the 3 of you agree that would be appropriate.

/Edit. That term limit thing would of course then require an official poll passing by 67%.

[Ninot]

I can agree to all of what NYE said.

[Timeline]

Since you have both given your opinions, perhaps I should give mine.

This is not what I signed on for. Our nation was designed to have one President, not two. No nation on earth has two presidents because it doesn't work, lol.

By doing this Ninot and Trip ignored the people's will, sorry to say. One of them should have posted a poll first to see what people wanted to do, instead of just announcing it.

This is not right and I for one Disapprove of this action.

[Epistax]

The voting system is far from perfect. If even five votes were faked (I doubt even by either of the candidates themselves) then the poll is useless. We want both? We get both.

I'd say have your cake and eat it too, but I hate that expression.

[notyoueither]

That is unfortunate Timeline.

Do you have a peaceful alternative to suggest for a highly suspect poll?

[Timeline]

I don't find anything about it suspect. There were simply large numbers of uninformed voters, who saw the news link, and voted along lines to keep things tied, so it would be exciting.

It shows we need reform, yes. But it does not negate the poll. The poll must be honored no matter what the outcome. If we do not honor the poll, we are ignoring the people's will.

Just because 50% voted for Ninot and 50% for Trip, does not mean they wanted TWO Presidents, that is absurd.

Think about it before you vote, do you really want TWO Presidents? Do you realize the potential chaos that could serve.

Trip and Ninot are both good leaders, but our nation was not designed to have two Presidents, only one.

[Moral Hazard]

Let the poll stand, it's outcome will be the outcome nothing in this world is perfect. We should work to correct this problem in the future.

[Timeline]

By doing this, they are effectivly Electing Themselves President. They are totally ignoring an official poll, and the people's votes.

Come on People, don't let this be a friggen tie like the prez race.

SAY LOUD AND CLEAR WE WILL NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO IGNORE OUR POLLS!

[Kramerman]

Chaos, you say, Timeline...Chaos. Look at the chaos this "democracy" has inspired. I agree that we need a single pres, better yet, we should have only one leader period (or exclamation point, rather)! I say we instill our fate into the steady iron grip of a dictator! Viva La Revolucion

Kman

P.S. In all seriousness, I agree with Timeline. As long as this can be resolved in a timely manner, I think only one president there should be. I mean, what if Ninot and Trip have a disagreement over something and can't resolve it? Then we have situation, a bad situation, that would never have happened if there was only one President, unless of coarse that one president was scitzophrenic. So let the people speak through this poll, and let the ingeniousness of democracy reign.

[Jon Shafer]

Yes.

The thing we need to do now as a nation is come together, not disrupt things. What happens in the case that this poll ends up saying "no"? Then what?

This is a step in uniting the nation instead of squabbling over petty political issues. There is no rule saying that this can or can't be done. Even if one of us wins, we can 'share' the responsibility of the office without 'officially' holding it. Is there going to be another poll saying that only the person elected can have anything to do with the decisions? Are we really going to do something as extreme as that?

[Kloreep]

I certainly agree that such a teaming would be legal, Trip. But would it be desirable? As Kramerman pointed out, there could be trouble - and maybe even worse than the current shakeup - if you and Ninot have a major disagreement. I suppose the officially elected President could just take solitary control then - but what's the point of a team then?

[Kramerman]

I suppose the officially elected President could just take solitary control then - but what's the point of a team then?

I second that point.

G'nite - I'll be interested tomarrow after noon on how things turn out.

[Jon Shafer]

I think most people fail to realize truly how much work the job of President is. And I'm talking about more than putting up polls, discussing things, etc. which is the job of VP. There are things that are explicitly part of the job of President that are very time consuming. Having two Presidents not only alleviates this problem, but also gives a newcomer a chance to see what the job is like.

This way, the people who want to give someone a chance get their way.

And the people who think things have gone well and should stay the same their way also.

If there is a disagreement and Ninot firmly believes where he stands is right, then I will stand down. My time here is coming to an end, and I need as little controversy as possible so I'm not permanently damaged when I go back to the real world. I have firm confidence in the abilities of Ninot. However, I would also like to see many of the things that can only be done by the President done that I want completed.

If there is a definite problem with having two Presidents, then I will honorable step down and give Ninot the full position.

There. I'm willing to stake my spot on what I feel will be a smooth and beneficial term.

[notyoueither]

I see no peaceful alternative Timeline.

Ninot and Trip offered peace and an orderly transition from an inherently chaotic situation.

All you offer is discord and chaos.