Jesioneka Campaign HQ (4/04 Delegate Election)

[Jesioneka]

Nation-states in the 10000 Islands:

Thank you for taking the time to visit my campaign HQ. This will primarily serve as a forum for you to pose questions for me. Other than that, allow me to give a brief history of myself and a couple of my goals as UN Delegate.

Summary of Qualifications

• one of the oldest members of the 10000 Islands
  
• 5 TITO battle stars and TITO 5-star ribbon
  
• the endorsement of a former UN Delegate
  
• former candidate for Senate; lost, but had endorsements and support of Parthini, Fleeb, and Perugio
  
• clear communication and writing skills

Background
The 10000 Islands has been my home since the earliest days of my foundation. I have resided here since late August of 2003, during the delegacy of the 10000 Islands very first delegate, Lyonesse. This makes me one of the oldest, if not the oldest, candidate for UN Delegate in terms of time spent here in the 10000 Islands. From those early days when this place had only 30-40 nations, I have watched this region expand and grow into a powerhouse, complete with a constitution and Council of Nine.

I had a great desire to get involved in the new government, so I launched a campaign for senator. In this campaign, I tried to be the spokesman for the rights of neutrality, sovereignty, and non-UN nations. My platform failed to resonate with voters, although I did receive the endorsement of Parthini, Fleeb, Perugio, and other influential 10000 Islanders. Unlike the other 3 elections, my election was competitive and the closest of them all, but I lost 21-11 in the end to Nulibert.

Losing taught me a lot. I had not expected to win, but knew that the experience alone would help me. If anything, I had made influential contacts and friendships that may help me in the future. I threw away the veil of neutrality and joined TITO, earning 5 battle stars and the 5 star ribbon, to see these alliances grow.

Although I had sworn off running for Senate again, this opportunity to become UN Delegate intrigued me, mostly because of the ideas I had...

Positions

1. As UN Delegate, I would like to oversee the growth of our ambassadorial program so that all influential NationStates regions have an ambassador from the 10000 Islands. I would like to use our ambassadors fully, to increase communication between our region and others. Being an ambassador would be a full-time job, with more responsibilites and more supervision.

2. As UN Delegate, through my expanded ambassadorial program, I would like to coordinate our votes in the UN with that of other large regions. In other words, I would try to persuade and convince other regions to vote as we do, since many large regions share the same interests. I would continue to poll the people of the 10000 Islands, as Parthini does, to gauge support at home, and always adhere to their views. Still, I remember a series of losses on UN resolutions--all of which the 10000 Islands opposed, but were passed as law--that made me withdraw my membership at one point. I'd like for this not to happen again, and I believe it can be avoided through regional cooperation.

3. As UN Delegate, I would follow in the footsteps of Parthini and serve a limited term as well, perhaps until sometime in early fall.

That's plenty for now. Again, I encourage any questions you have for me.

Jesioneka

[LoreSong]

I'm a little concerned about short-term deligacy. Why do you feel this is a "good" thing? It typically takes a few months just to get in the swing of things... do you feel you could comit to longer than 6 months?

[Fleeb]

Time limiting the delegacy seems not a concern to me, although we shouldn't set a specific limit. It seems to me that a month in NS is about parallel to a year in RL, maybe slightly less: Senate terms are 4 months NS vs. 6 years RL.

Being delegate is a sacrifice--a lot of work, and you miss some of the more fun activity like TITO actions since you have to stay home and mind the store.

[RichfieldMN]

one endorsement for Jesioneka added.

Good wishes from the people of RichfieldMN in your reuest.

Yours,

President Sean
RichfieldMN

[Jesioneka]

Just to respond to everyone...

Ambassador LoreSong: Thank you for putting me on your short list of candidates you would consider endorsing. I admired your tireless work with the Ministry of Immigration.

As far as limiting my term, I was only throwing out an idea that was effective for Parthini. If necessary, I would be able and willing to serve as UN Delegate indefinitely. Of course, I would not want to "hog" the position, as there may be other very deserving nations out there who want to give it a try.

I am also completely confident in my abilities to be delegate. If elected, I don't believe I'll need time for a "learning curve" or anything but a few days of adjustment. I have been around since the Council of Nine system and constitution were created. I have visions for the UN Delegacy and increased regional cooperation.

Fleeb: I realize that becoming delegate would not allow me to participate in TITO missions. However, this is a sacrifice I am definitely willing to make, because I believe I would be best able to fit the job of UN Delegate.

RichfieldMN: I remember your constant support for me during my Senate race and am delighted to have you on board again. I respect your nation and join today's celebration of breaking another milestone in your nation's population. Congratulations, and thank you.

Any other clarifications, just let me know...

[TheSensitiveNewAge]

Jesioneka is one of two nations I am endorsing.

[Jesioneka]

TheSensitiveNewAge, your endorsement means a great deal to me because I know of your nation's rich history here in the 10000 Islands. Thank you for your support!

[TheSensitiveNewAge]

aaww.. shucks. You're welcome.

[Jesioneka]

10000 Islands:

I, too, am withdrawing my candidacy for UN Delegate. Unfortunately, after garnering only two supporters (whom I greatly thank), the prospect of becoming delegate is simply no longer viable. Had I known so little support existed, I would not have embarrassed myself by running.

I still believe that I am best able to do this job and be the UN Delegate. This truly is the only position that interests me, so I don't foresee myself running for anything else again. I will remain active in TITO, however.

I would encourage both of my steadfast supporters--RichfieldMN and TheSensitiveNewAge--as well as all the other 10000 Islanders to endorse Boktavia for UN Delegate. I will be endorsing him and believe he is the best fit candidate of those remaining.

Thank you,
the EUJ