Campaign Statement/Debate Thread, Lyonesse East

[Jabberwocky]

Finswedeway, Dominion of Compassion
To all candidates: should you wish to make a campaign statement, here is the place to do it. Tell the voters how you view the political process; what you intend to accomplish while in office.

This is also a debate thread, but rather than pose pointed questions all by myself, I would like to open it up to both the voting public and visitors as well.

[Paffnia]

If elected, will you sign on to my transparency pledge?: 10000islands.proboards.com/thread/33503/small-step-transparency

What are your thoughts on this issue?: 10000islands.proboards.com/thread/35371/sensitive-council-debates-votes-public

[Dominion of Compassion]

Jul 11, 2018 12:19:56 GMT -5 Paffnia said:

If elected, will you sign on to my transparency pledge?: 10000islands.proboards.com/thread/33503/small-step-transparency

What are your thoughts on this issue?: 10000islands.proboards.com/thread/35371/sensitive-council-debates-votes-public

I see no reason why I couldn’t sign to this pledge. The people of the XKI deserve Council members who are accountable, honest, transparent, and willing to negotiate and compromise for the good of all the citizens.

On the second question, I’m not in favor of compulsory legislation like this. I feel like it needs to be handled on a case by case basis, maybe by the Registrar General. I think it’s maybe not the best idea to permit every single non secretive debate in public, because too many cooks in the kitchen spoils the soup (is that how that expression goes?)? However, I think posting the ideas in the senate lobby and gathering input from the citizens, and then debating within the chambers to come to a decision is a way that accentuates and helps involvement in both areas. The citizens feel listened to, and there’s no one disturbing or disrupting interior council deliberations. A win win!

[Sargon Reman]

What legislative ideas/agendas do the candidates have?

[Dominion of Compassion]

Jul 11, 2018 14:23:02 GMT -5 Sargon Reman said:

What legislative ideas/agendas do the candidates have?

Personally, and I made this a priority during my term as delegate, I believe we need to be keeping up with international affairs, as well as outreaching to suitable regions to form embassies with. And heck, I say why stop there? I’m ready to see the XKI form lasting, involved, compassionate alliances and treaties with regions who we can benefit from such alliances, and who can benefit from alliances with us! I’ll be pushing during my term for a stronger XKI, through stronger bonds and inter-regional alliances! I want to see a XKI that is renowned not just for our tough as nails stance against raiders, but also for our compassion with regions who share our goals, embody our ideals, and are willing to engage in mutual cooperation and respect!

[Sargon Reman]

Thank you

I read somewhere that our region is at war with a raider group. This happened I guess over four or five years ago. Are we still at war with this group? If so do you believe that enough is being done in this conflict?

[Dominion of Compassion]

Jul 11, 2018 15:27:23 GMT -5 Sargon Reman said:

Thank you

I read somewhere that our region is at war with a raider group. This happened I guess over four or five years ago. Are we still at war with this group? If so do you believe that enough is being done in this conflict?

Yes, we are still at war with that group- unless things have changed and I just missed the news!

For the time being, we’ve captured their outpost on a few occasions, but because their founders are always active, we can’t hold their regions or refound them. So, that being the case, I think we’re doing all we can in winning these small victories. And that’s what it’s really about, the small victories. There’s never a higher boost of morale than seeing the XKI Flag flying from a raider region, and it lets our allies know and other vulnerable regions know that we are here, we are never going away, and we will always stand up for what’s right, even if it seems from the outside like a losing battle!

[Sargon Reman]

Alright. Thank you

[Dominion of Compassion]

Jul 11, 2018 15:33:06 GMT -5 Sargon Reman said:

Alright. Thank you

And thank you for the thought provoking questions!

[Lethoica]

I'm gonna ask a lot more questions but I'll start with this:

What has been your experience with the house cup?

[Dominion of Compassion]

Jul 11, 2018 23:12:19 GMT -5 Lethoica said:

I'm gonna ask a lot more questions but I'll start with this:

What has been your experience with the house cup?

I think it’s been fantastic! I may have participated a couple cups ago, but with my schedule at that time, I wasn’t able to get involved incredibly deeply, but I have kept up with the updates! I think it’s wonderful, it’s a great way to ramp up our recruitment, and I would love to see it expanded and improved upon to be even more engaging and efficient!

[Finswedeway]

I am extremely sorry to say I cannot run for LE due to personal reasons. Rest assured I will give it my all my next opportunity, but as of right now I have some personal issues to deal with.

[Jabberwocky]

Jul 15, 2018 7:58:55 GMT -5 Finswedeway said:

I am extremely sorry to say I cannot run for LE due to personal reasons. Rest assured I will give it my all my next opportunity, but as of right now I have some personal issues to deal with.

We are truly sorry to hear that, Fin. We hope everything works out and look forward to your speedy return.

[Paffnia]

Congrats Dominion of Compassion and my best to you, Finswedeway.