New Delegate elections for 10000 Islands

[Himes]

Nations of 10000 Islands,
I am resigning from the office of delegate for the UN. I plan on this to officially take place when the elected nation exceeds my endorsement level. I have chosen to do this on behalf of my nation, the region, and to other regions in this game. I believe the responsibilities of the position has exceeded my ability to carry them out. Grub and my self feel that this position is open to any nation who so chooses, however that nation must garner the support of 10000 Islands.

I believe this would be a perfect opportunity for nations to campaign for UN delegacy. I will formally address each nation of the election process tomorrow in a telegram to every UN nation in 10000 Islands. Those who wish to pursue this position please post on this board and formally announce your intent. This will help other nations to decide whether to endorse you or not.
In one week's time I will also add a poll of candidates so that non-UN member nations can vote and have a voice in the polls.

I urge nations to not pull their endorsements for me, as this can set the benchmark for the delegate race. Ideally I would hope for the new delegate to hold 75% of the UN nation support in our region. Therefore the delegate who exceeds my endorsement level becomes the new delegate.

I would like the new delegate to be in place by the FRIDAY the 26th of DECEMBER at the latest.

Here is a list of the responsibilities and the powers of the 10000 Islands Delegate.

It is your duty to:

Vote on all proposals in the UN

Inform the Region of UN happenings on the forum

Welcome new UN nations to the Region

Communicate with the founder, ambassadors, and all nations in the region. Basically don't isolate yourself.

Review home region UN proposals

Your powers include:

Powerful voting priveledges (you vote counts a lot!)

Regional control

Extensive regional Intelligence


I encourage nations to endorse those who you would feel comfortable entrusting such duties. The nation should be INVOLVED, TRUSTWORTHY, JUST, OPEN-MINDED, and most importantly DEDICATED.

I encourage nations to contact all UN nations personally with their campign points as well as on the Forum.

If any nation has any questions about my resignation please contact me personally.

Please, begin the election!

Respectfully,
The Nomadic Peoples of Himes

[Grub (Lenlyvit)]

I will be sad to see Himes leave his role as delegate to the 10000 Islands. During his tenure, the 10000 Islands population went from around 40 nations to now around 340 nations. We have had incredible growth and our region continues to thrive today. Himes was an outstanding delegate and whomever replaces him will have tough shoes to fill.

I would like to take this time to present Himes with the first ever 10000 Islands Distinguished Service Medal in honor of his outstanding contributions to our fine region. I have updated his file in the War Records room, but here is what the medal looks like. Congratulations, Himes.

10000 Islands Distinguished Service Medal

[Parthini]

Hmph! With the small amount of people in the race, I guess I'll throw my hat in the ring too.

To Himes:
I wish you a sad farewell. You made a fine delegate. I'll miss ya!

To the people of 10000 Islands:
Well, I'm in too. Vote for me!I'll begin my campaign on Friday when the holiday begins.

To my critics:
So you think, "Well, New Parthini won't be a good delegate because he's is busy with the constitution." Well I say, "Even better! I know how the government works because I helped make it. So what if I can't spell all the time. I can still be a good delegate!"

I will take the time to telegram each of the residents of 10000 Islands personally. I will also post this on the message board. Good night 10000 Islands!

Sincerly,
William Parthinis
President - Allied States of New Parthini
CEO, Chairman - Parthini Products

"The States, The President, The People"

[Klington]

I will throw my hat in the ring.
I am Sean (dont feel too confident about telling my last name), and I think human rights are needed in this world yet some of these rights are corupt and wrong, like gay marriage, and such, I hate people who are hypocrites and have large ego's, and I believe peace is a must, in most situations, by in defense of allies and such I favor war, and at times I believe an attack can prove defensive in the future. So if you like my ideas endorse me, and also if you wish to know more telegram me on nation states.
Thank you.

[EUtopia]

I will also throw my hat in the ring.
My nation, EU-topia, is a decorated member of TITO and has taken part in many operations of many types. From defence, to invasion, to espionage, to deplomacy, to recruitment. My nation and its inhabitants are well trained in many areas that could only benefit the 10000 Islands.

I too believe heavily in human rights, what doesn't hurt others is ok with me. If you want to marry someone of the same sex great, if you want to go around in womens(or mens) clothing singing Sinatra, great!
However, I also believe in peace by force. Because of this I would organise our region much better relations with alliances and other regions, this would highly benefit defence, military, trade and would give us somewhere nice to vacation.

Under me, defence, foreign affairs, democracy and freedom would reign supreme.

Feel free to contact me, EU-topia, with any critisism, advice or praise you may have.

regards,
EU-topia

[Boktavia II]

People of 10000 Islands-
In light of Himes' recent resignation, and despite the fact that I seriously doubt that I will win, I too have decided to throw my hat into the ring. I promise to uphold all the duties of a great UN delegate and to keep strong the reputation that Himes has built for this fabulous region. And to show that I still fully support my competitors, I am going to endorse all of them and say, Good Luck!

[Himes]

I am glad to see such diversity among participants! And this being the end of the first day should prove to be a great race. I will say forst that the key to gaining delegation is to get as many UN members to endorse you. I will also say to other UN members - be wary and remeber that your endorsement counts! Don't just give them away - find out about your endorsee, this is very much like voting, however, you can vote multiple times. Endorse who YOU believe will represent YOUR Nation and 10000 Islands well on the world stage in the UN. Remeber that UN Delegate does more than vote. I constantly get telegrams asking for support of a proposal from other regions. When you are delegate, you are pretty much on a list for contacting because your influence matters. And when you're delegate for 10000 Islands you better believe you are neat the TOP of that list.
I would also like to thank USG and the founding council for their kind words and accolades. I do intend on remaining very active and your support is appreciated now more than ever.
Thank you all and good day.

Respectfully,
Himes

[Parthini]

First off, I wish to thank Himes for taking our ideas into consideration when carrying out your dutiesand for being such a wonderful delegate. Three cheers for Himes!!!

Secondly, I wish to thank all of the nations that have supported me and endorsed me. Thank you.

Thirdly, I wish to thank Grub for being one of the most effective leaders ever and keeping 10000 Islands safe.

Fourthly, I wish to thank TITO for keeping 10000 Islands and thier allies safe from the evil alliances that exist throughout NationStates and for keeping 10000 Islands looking good.

Thank you for everything.

Sincerly,
William Parthinis
President - Allied States of New Parthini
CEO, Chairman - Parthini Products

[Boktavia II]

I would also like to lay down some of my policies.

1) I will always make sure to pay attention to the polls in our 10000 Islands forum

2) I will keep this region's policy to restrict military actions to defensive purposes

3) I will make sure to keep in touch with Grub, New Parthini, and all the other prominent nations in our region to make sure I am always up to date on the latest news

4) I will be sure to post any of said news to you, the people of 10000 Islands, so you can also understand what is happening in our region

Thank you to Himes for setting a wonderful precendent!

[Klington]

"Vote for me and then you'll see! Vote Klington, Vote Klington!"
(dont take!)

I plan on having peace most of the time, and will try my best to avoid wars.Part of my policy on this is to go to war to prevent war in the future.

I also plan to, change the humor proposal placed in the UN, because, well frankly, its just creating non-sense.

I will listen to what the people have to say and not vote on my own opinon.

I plan on opening up a new intelligence agency in order to tell when an attack is happening going to happen, etc.

Well these are my big ideas I'll be back later with more.

-Klington

[Nulibert]

I have taken my hat out of the running. It appears people are just voting for New Parthini because he is so far ahead. This is an unfair practice and it should be frowned upon.

I am not supporting anyone in this election. In my opinion, it is not being done fairly. Parthini hasn't even begun his campaign and yet he is already being declared the winner by some 10,000 Island members.

Nulibert will support whoever is elected, but during the process we will abstain from the vote.

[robobia]

The Nation of Robobia wishes to officially come forward and announce its support for Boktavia. Boktavia has served our great region very well, and we believe that if selected as our delegate Boktavia will continue its outstanding performance and lead the 10000 Islands into an even greater state of unity than it already possesses.
Sincerely,
Chris Walker Prime Minister of Robobia

[orangekarma]

After a meeting of the High Karma Council on top of Orange Mountain the members have officially decided that I should also enter the race for U.N. Delegate for our great region. My nation stands for personal freedom and civil rights equality and I hope to bring this same attitude to the Delegate position. I vow to listen to all sides and vote the collective conscience and not my own. I will also take an active roll in legeslation proposal and listen to all feedback if elected.

Thank You
R

[EUtopia]

For all those of you trying to vote for me and wondering why you cant. It is becasue I had not yet tranferred UN status from my nation who was defending Monte Carlo against some infamous invaders.

However, I have onw tranferred UN status to EU-topia and it is there to stay.

I would also like to say that it is not over until it is over. Your vote counts, make it do so.

"Uncle EU-topia needs YOU!"

regards,
EU_topia

[Grub (Lenlyvit)]

Latest Update.

Here are the latest standings for the delegates race. The winning nation must surpass total Himes has of 101 because he will not be dropping out of the UN.

Orange Karma (33) +11
New Parthini (28) +2
Boktavia (22) +5
EU-topia (19) +19
Astelin (15) +2
Alfonia (15)
Klington (12) +3

Some TITO Qualifications of candidates:

New Parthini - One TITO Battle Star, Ambassador to Alcatraz, long standing member of TITO, author of the soon to be released 10000 Islands constitution.

Klington - Recently accepted into TITO

Boktavia - One TITO Battle Star

Astelin - One TITO Battle Star

Orange Karma - Three TITO Battle Stars, Ambassador to the Sardaukar Confederacy.

EU-Topia - Two TITO Battle Stars

Alfonia - Two TITO Battle Stars

[Alfonia]

It is hereby declared that Alfonia also will enter the election, see the message board in 10000 Islands.

I see possible complains coming as my nation , to say it straight has NO political freedomes, this is not entirely true, since they have the right of free speech, and voting, it is just that there are no elections. This will not effect how Alfonia would be as delegate, instead we are going to listen to opinions on the forum and the message board, and make our desicions from that. I shall however note that Alfonia will probably be very hard to convince to vote for socialist and left-wing proposals.

I am a fairly new nation, i was the 150:th in 10000 Islands, this perhaps raises the question "Is Alfonia suitable, since it is so young?" Perhaps. I am confident that i can do the delegate job, and do it well, but perhaps an older country can do it better, but there is no way of knowing that right?

Last: I would like to encourage you all to vote for the nation that you like the most, therefore I will not message nations telling them how great I am, all messages will be put here, or in the message board in the 10000 Islands, I promise *NO SPAMMING*.

Thank you for your time

The emperor of the empire of Alfonia

[Klington]

Please vote for me I will like to show and use my ideas for 10000 Islands I may be young but im smart and will do well to help the little guy, I will speak for the small as well as the big, and dont think your vote doesnt count, think about it the Nazi Party came to power by winning by one vote over their oppistion, think about that if 2 more people had voted against them, thousands of lives could have been saved, know you may not like to elect me but all the same vote! Your vote could put this region into tryanny(I doubt this every canidate is a good one, this is just and example) or make this region a thriving place of power and freedom.
Your voice counts so vote!

[EUtopia]

Your negative campaigning is not taken well by the people of EU-topia. Your selective choice of history and comparison of us to the Nazi party is a disgrace and we will hear no more of such slander.

The nazi party came to power by the brown coats tactics of intimidation and violence. This won them 37% of the vote in the 1935 election, forcing Hitler’s selection as chancellor by the democratically elected leader. This is a position he abused to create laws in his favour and eventually become a dictator.

We at EU-topia will thank you to keep your "history" to yourself and keep yourself out of EU-topia public relations.

regards,
EU-topia

[Parthini]

Ladies and Gentlemen of 10000 Islands.

As you may know I am running for regional delegate. What you may not know is what I stand for. What my country shows does not matter. My actions with TITO and 10000 Islands are what matter. That is what I believe should count in 10000 Islands. I believe that the delegate should listen to the people as much as possible, but also should be able to make his own decisions. He should be the final authority on his vote, even though his vote represents most of his region. That is not saying he should only listen to himself. He should take into consideration that he is representing his region.

I also believe in letting 10000 Islands grow to its fullest potential. There should not be laws against immigration at all. Even with this "open door" immigration policy, security should be taken very seriously. That is why Grub is here. His ablilities keep us safe.

Speaking of safety, 10000 Islands should be very open to keeping the rest of the free world safe. That is why I have a strong support for TITO and its actions. I also believe that the regional delegate should not interfere with TITO's operations but should be kept in contact of what is happening. As the people of 10000 Islands should be, unless it comes in conflict with TITO's agendas.

Basically, I believe that the regional delegate should be someone who votes in strong consideration of the people. He/she should also be an important leader in TITO, but not someone who will interfere with their plans.

Lastly, I believe that people should look at this as my interpretation of how a delegate should act. If someone else were to be elected, they can heed my words, but they can follow thier own plans. People should make up their own minds about how to live thier lives. That applies to voting. So please, look at each of the cantidates carefully, telegram them if necissary, and vote for the person you believe would do the best.

Sincerly,
William Parthinis
President - Allied States of New Parthini
CEO, Chairman - Parthini Products

[Klington]

EU-topia I am not referring us to the nazi party, if you thoght I was then you are mistaken and im sorry for any damage caused by this misunderstood part of what I was writing and I also appear uninformed, im sorry I'll check my resources next time.

[EUtopia]

sorry for spouting off at you there, but the way I "misunderstood" it was quite an insult to my nation and its inhabitants

regards,
EU-topia

[Klington]

No, I am sorry if It had, I had no intentions to isult your country, and I am sorry if I had, It may have came out wrong and by your misunderstanding, I mean misinterpted my intentions sorry.

[Klington]

I will be taking my hat out of the ring it appears that I have been succeded thanks to those who supported me.