KEEP THE INSIDERS OUT IN SENATE RACE (From 3/04 e)

[Texarcana]

VOTE FOR TEXARCANA IN THE UPCOMING SENATE RACE. EVEN THOUGH WE CONTINUE TO BE INTIMDATED BBY THE " INSIDERS " WHO WIELD CONTROL IN OUR REGION WE ARE STILL FIGHTING TO BE ELECTED TO THE SENATE SEAT.

THE INSIDERS ARE FOR ODRACIR AND THEWSCONIA !!

SHOW THE INSIDERS THAT WE'RE STRONGER THAN THEM AND VOTE FOR YOUR CONSCIENCE..............

WE WANT A STRONG AND FREE 10000 ISLANDS

[Grub (Lenlyvit)]

This isn't about insiders or outsiders. I will be voting for the nations that I think will do the best and that have done the most so far for the 10000 Islands.

Texarcana, I think you are taking this personally, and you shouldn't. I appreciate your service in TITO and involvement in this region, but both Odracir & Thewsconia have been around here longer and been more involved than you.

Also, how come you are signing in as a guest? You still have your account.

Grub

[Nulibert]

Texarcana, please grow up about this. Grub is right, there is no "insiders or outsiders".

[Fleeb]

I can sympathize with the perception of insiders/outsiders. That's how it looks when you haven't fully taken up the burden of leading.

I can testify that the way to be an "insider" around 10KI is to work hard, constructively and cooperatively. The ministers and others, but most of all Grub, who bear the weight of leadership do a lot of real (sometimes drudge-like) work--ask LoreSong about what it took to do the Immigration job the right way.

One of the things that I like about 10KI (and Grub) is the willingness to explore new ideas and try new projects. There is a creativity here that you don't see visiting some of the other regions and their websites and discussion boards. Whatever makes that grow, and builds the unity of the Islands, is what we need, and it will always be well-received and rewarded. OSISTM.

[Parthini]

Whoa! Someone needs to chill....

Texarcana, you need to take the losses with style. If you get your butt kicked in the election, make some snazzy remark and go for some other position or wait till the next election. It happens to RL politicians and just plain ppl everyday.

GPP

[ALEN]

notice!! it's the so called insiders who are telling Texarcana to relax

lol sorry meant no offence just noticed something funny
*walks back to where ever he came from*

[Bad Infinitum]

Everyone, experienced or newbies, should have their own say in this game. The fact that Grub started an independent thread to state his endorsements does not make it any different as if I started a thread for my own.

As for the so called "insiders and outsiders," I see where you're coming from. I have noticed a few people who I would like to call the officers, who have been in the game a long time, and these people are both respected and admired. Some examples right off the top of my head are Grub, Fleeb, Nulibert, Parthini, etc. Sometimes, these people's word is law, especially in Grub's case, and we may not all agree with it, but that is what most people are going to follow.

Nothing personal, but perhaps the fact that everything you say isn't accepted by the entire population is because of your own actions?

Good day to you all.

[Naoi]

Okay, this is going to totally come across the wrong way, but don't take it the wrong way, okay?

If there a laws that are formed that you don't like, there is always the "sick of life in 10000 Islands" link. I'm not suggesting this, however. That's what I was afraid you'd take wrong.

Anyway, I stand up for your standing up for what you believe in. Do you realize that your complaining about the actions of the founder, the 'supreme ruler' of sorts, is allowed? You haven't been banned/ejected, and Grub has spoken with you, debated with you. It's an honor to be part of a nation that allows every voice to be heard. It may be annoying to hear people complain about unjusts, but at the same time, it's comforting.

[aleeproject]

ALP can see where Texacarna is seeing how possible "insider" stuff is happening. But we all have to face the facts: It is Politics.

I agree with the above posted messages

[Parthini]

Naoi, you hit it just right. That's one of the reasons why there are allowed political parties so people can voice their opinions together with other nations. That's why we have elections for delegate and senators. This is the democracy that our constitution has given us. Be glad that we are this far ahead than most of the rest of NationStates.

And, ALEN, lol u use lol alot lol and yet ure so right lol

GPP

[grmsr]

All of the people who have addressed this subject ar indeed insiders. I'm simply saying that I'm running for the people as an outsider. I'm not bitter and I truly do love life in 10000 Islands. I was making a point, a point that may prove to be very valid if we have a good turnout in voting for the Senate.

Secret passwords and a close inner circle will not defeat freedom. Remember ALL POWER CORUPTS, BUT ABSOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUETLY !!

VOTE FOR TEXARCANA.... SEND A MESSAGE !!!!!!!

[Bad Infinitum]

I never really considered myself an insider, but that's your opinion.

Passwords protect sensitive information, they don't form department "inner circle" cliques.

I wonder if Mandrill is enjoying this...

Toodles.

[Mandrill]

Oh, A.I. you have no idea ;D

But I think ALP really said something: right, it's politics. I either have to except your 'outsiders' position, if you want to call it that, or work hard and deserve to be an 'insider'. Because all the people who are now 'insiders' worked indeed really hard and therefore deserved it. And I don't have the feeling they are taking hugh advantage of their position, because they came there in a decent, honest way, and are proceeding in the same way.
Sure, some people will perhaps think: oh, Grub chooses those two, I'm ignorant and not-knowing, why, let's vote then for them. But I don't think many people will do that, because that's just shallow.

[grmsr]

When less than 10 % vote for a Senatorial election I'd say something is causing apathy. I believe that very often apathy is caused because of a feeling that people really can't contribute or their voices don't count.

My campaign is for all of those people to prove they do make a difference and if I'm not a threat to the so called " insiders" why is it THE MOST TALKED ABOUT AND DEFENDED THING happening in 10000 Islands lately ?

VOTE FOR TEXARCANA .... VOTE FOR FREEDOM !!!

[TheSensitiveNewAge]

Interesting point, what would you do that is different from current Senators' actions?

[Nulibert]

Exactly, I also want to know what you would do differently.

[Fleeb]

Texarcana, you pose an interesting conundrum:

• criticize the leadership;
  
• then if they defend their actions and policies, criticize their defensiveness;
  
• if they don't rise to their own defense, cry up your case proven.

Ole Kingfish Huey Long would be proud of you.

Have you got anything of substance for us?