Jabberwocky for NRS

[Jabberwocky]

Yes, my fellow Islanders, I am once again running for Senator of NRS. I will do the voters a favor by keeping my speech short. My constituents know me already: a simple man of the people, a country bumpkin elevated to exalted status by the voters and by serving the public. I offer no fancy banners or campaign slogans, but stand by my reputation and my record. I tip my hat to my worthy opponent and assure the voters that there is no bad choice in this contest as long as you vote. Keeping the political system active and vital is actually more important to me than whether or not I  win. In either event, the voters will be the true winners. Thus, I rely upon the voting public to make the best choice, and will honor their selection. No demands for a recount or accusations of foreign intrigue. VOTE!!

[Louisistan]

1.) If elected, would you increase your presence on Discord?
2.) How would you rate your success as NRS Senator so far?
3.) Do you agree that the main purpose of 10ki's political parties should be to support its members when running in elections and motivating its members to run in elections? If not, what is?
4.) You have voted for the Transparency Act. What motivated you to do so? 10000islands.proboards.com/thread/36520/ns-284-transparency-act-passed
5.) We recently saw the first invocation of the Senate Vacancies Act. Are you content with how it played it out or do you believe it should be improved? 10000islands.proboards.com/thread/35801/275-senate-vacancies-act-passed
6.) Knowing that non-secure Council Debates will now be made available to the public eye. Will that impact your behaviour during such debates compared to previous terms you served on the Council?

[Paffnia]

Jabberwocky, you have done a great job as NRS Senator and Senior Senator, bringing new energy and restoring programs long neglected. I'm proud to endorse you for reelection!

[Jabberwocky]

Jan 7, 2019 10:22:36 GMT -5 Louisistan said:

1.) If elected, would you increase your presence on Discord?
2.) How would you rate your success as NRS Senator so far?
3.) Do you agree that the main purpose of 10ki's political parties should be to support its members when running in elections and motivating its members to run in elections? If not, what is?
4.) You have voted for the Transparency Act. What motivated you to do so? 10000islands.proboards.com/thread/36520/ns-284-transparency-act-passed
5.) We recently saw the first invocation of the Senate Vacancies Act. Are you content with how it played it out or do you believe it should be improved? 10000islands.proboards.com/thread/35801/275-senate-vacancies-act-passed
6.) Knowing that non-secure Council Debates will now be made available to the public eye. Will that impact your behaviour during such debates compared to previous terms you served on the Council?

1.) Frankly, I don't know that I have time to increase my presence on Discord, but I am open to suggestions.

2.) I would leave that assessment to my constituents. I think that my efforts have largely proven to be futile. I invite virtually every new forum member, with an impressively low rate of success. And despite my encouragement, most elections still remain uncontested, this election being an exception.  I wish I had a cure for political apathy, and I'm still working on it.

3.) The main purpose of the party system is to get the members involved in running for office, and for supporting those candidates, as well as to get people to the polls. I feel that party heads are failing in that respect.

4.) the Transparency Act is a great idea insofar as it enables Islanders to be aware of what the heck is going on in the legislative world, in the hopes of spurring interest in the political system, and perhaps further activity as well.

5.) So far the Senate Vacancies Act has worked well, but it is a single instance and needs to be further tested.

6.) My behavior is not likely to change because I am a largely tight lipped sort, prone to discretion naturally, always aware that said behavior is exposed to not only friendly eyes but unfriendly ones as well.

[Paffnia]

Congrats Jabberwocky!

[Jabberwocky]

Thanks, Paffnia, but congrats aren't really in order, since I didn't actually win.