Skwerrel for Senate

[Skwerrel]

Hello everyone that kindly reads my thread.

I too thought that I would introduce myself.

I joined the 10,000 Islands in August of 2004. Shortly there after I joined TITO and saw many glorious battles. During that time I stepped on the shores of the DEN in the great conflict and proudly supported TITO. Also during my time in TITO, I served as a temporary delegate to a liberated region.

I strongly believe in the potential of the 10,000 Islands. We are a great region with great traditions. Those who participate in the forum are better people for it. I would love to see an increase of number of people actively using the forums. I feel there is a real brotherhood among us that I cherish. We need to strive to retain those who come. I personally try to support all our new members who take the time to post.

I believe in our developing economy. I envision the day when there is an active flow of , services to be bought and sold. Personally to encourage both activity and economic development, I started the Skwerrel Foundation, one of the first non-governmental groups based on our economic system.

Education is important. I look forward to taking classes. I hope that I will have the opportunity to teach a class or two. I think the university should take a prominent place on the forums and in 10,000 Island culture.

If I could sum up my feelings about 10,000 Islands in one word, it would be: Excitement!

Thank you for your time. Please feel free to ask questions.

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

Nice to see you've made a good platform. I will send some questions your way soon enough.

[Gluuland]

Seeing as you are an older xki-er, is there anything from the "old days" you would like to bring back?

[Skwerrel]

Well since you asked... I miss the debates over the UN proposals. I thought it was great. I know that when we have topics that are slightly controversial that people tend to get a little hot under the collar, but those debates helped me refine my thoughts and ideas. Plus, I sometimes picked a side not necessarily because I believed in it, just because there were some interesting points to ponder. Civility is the hallmark of intelligent debate.

I also miss the TITO missions. It helped us build a brotherhood. Many of the active nations were active in TITO. We need something that appeals to people that can replace that.

I think we are on the right track to define ourselves as a region. When we get the university vibrant and the economic system going, I predict an increase in activity and retention.

[XFracture]

skwerrel said:

I personally try to support all our new members who take the time to post.

Cool. So support me for senate! ;D

[Skwerrel]

Yes, I am very glad that you have run for the senate.

[Skwerrel]

I would like to unvail a campaign poster.

[XFracture]

hehe.. cute!

[Estayland]

That is the best campaign sign EVER!

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

lol. Nice. Heres a controversial (potentially) statement to make to you. It isnt influenced by my personal opinion, i just want to see what you think:

TITO has been slow recently, and our population has reached a low point. Do you think this is because we are somewhat out of the defending loop?
I would put it to you then that 10KI Needs the raiders and invaders here in order to self preserve. much of our identity has been lost due to a slower Defense force, and general lack of pan-pacific regional traffic has meant fewer new nations know about us. Do you believe that the future is in TITO, or else where?

[Skwerrel]

Being a veteran that served in TITO during its high period, I will always be a strong supporter and would love to see it grow again. In some sense it helped define our region.

After saying that though, I see a future were we have diversified, where TITO fits into the puzzle well. Where we have come together to define a vision that attracts those who would make us better.

By the way, when I use the word attract, I don't mean in a passive way. We need to actively recruit, but in the end, it is those that want to share in our vision that will stay and enrich us all.

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

Good responce. I feel it is a mixture of sticking to what defines us (TITO) whilst welcoming change, progression, and new directions. Afterall, a lot of things other than TITO make us Unique as a community.

[Skwerrel]

To add a little to that. It would seem that we don't really have a nemesis anymore. It seems that most invaders today are nothing more than brats looking to cause trouble, hardly worth effort.

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

Indeed. The DEN is nothing of its former self.

[New Dracora]

estayland said:

That is the best campaign sign EVER!

Seconded!

[Skwerrel]

I was just looking at my avatar... it inspired me. Maybe I should promise a candy bar in every home if I am elected. ;D

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

That'd be a lovely promise, although a little hard to keep.

Anyway, best of luck in the race mate.
Sinn.

[XFracture]

Yeah, I think promising a "nut" in every house would be an easier promise to keep.

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

lol. More in keeping with the theme i might add.