Yavanna's campaign (7/04 Senate Elect)

[The Peoples of Yavanna]

Hello! My name is Yavanna, for those of you who do not know me, and I would like to take a
moment to share why I would like the opportunity to represent you as Senator.

I care a great deal about this region and its people, and I am deeply committed to 10000 Islands.
I currently serve as Deputy Minister of Education, I am a proud member of TITO, I assist in the
History Department, and I serve as a sponsor in the New Nations Sponsorship Program. Since
coming to 10000 Islands, I have earned 16 TITO Battle Stars, the Order of the Islands Medal,
and the New Boniventure Eagle Medal.

I can promise that I will work very hard if elected, and that I will listen to all concerns and
questions any nation may have. I will work to be your voice in the Senate, and will bring the
same level of commitment to the Senate that I have endeavored to bring to TITO and Education.

Some of you may have concerns about my party affiliation. I am a proud member of the RCP; I
joined the party because of my love for this region and concerns for its security. I do not believe
that non-UN nations should have a vote. My reason: It would be very easy for DEN II, the NPO,
or any raider region to move non-UN puppets here, and signifigantly affect/ change this region,
or install one of their own as delegate. This would be terrible. This region, in my opinion, is
the most democratic and free region in NationStates; we have a variety of cultures, politics, and
opinions. We have such wonderful debates. I would hate to see an outside source be able to
restrict the freedoms we enjoy; or worse, completely dismantle the glory of the Islands we share.

That being said, I assure you that I am more than willing to listen to, and take into consideration
the concerns of, non-UN nations. I would be very pleased if everyone in this region was active
and voiced what they would like to see. Every nation here has a chance to affect and shape
10000 Islands in some way, to make it even greater than it already is.

I welcome your questions. Thanks for your consideration, and I look forward to taking part in
our wonderful democratic process.

[Henneth annun]

Yavanna has my vote!

[The Peoples of Yavanna]

Thank you, Henneth Annun, I appreciate your support!

[The Peoples of Yavanna]

Okay, I deleted that beast of a post I had on here, because it occurred to me that it may be a bit l-o-n-g (I tend to be a bit wordy, at times), and it's all posted other places, anyway.

So, any last minute questions or concerns you may have are most welcome! And best of luck to all candidates tomorrow!

[jermyn]

Do you support Non UN Members?

[The Peoples of Yavanna]

Ok, Jermyn, that's a good question. I do wish that non-UN memebers were more active in the Islands; as a matter of fact, I wish more members, period, were active on the proboards.

However, I'm afraid I cannot support non-UN members being able to vote, for the security of the region. It would be too easy for DEN II, other raider organizations, or the NPO to flood 10000 Islands with puppets and seriously change and, in some part, control this region with a non-UN vote. And that would be awful, because I think this is the most diverse and democratic region in NS. So, it is unfortunate, for those who are active and non-UN in the region, but I just couldn't support the non-UN vote, sorry.

[jermyn]

Yavanna said:

Ok, Jermyn, that's a good question. I do wish that non-UN memebers were more active in the Islands; as a matter of fact, I wish more members, period, were active on the proboards.

However, I'm afraid I cannot support non-UN members being able to vote, for the security of the region. It would be too easy for DEN II, other raider organizations, or the NPO to flood 10000 Islands with puppets and seriously change and, in some part, control this region with a non-UN vote. And that would be awful, because I think this is the most diverse and democratic region in NS. So, it is unfortunate, for those who are active and non-UN in the region, but I just couldn't support the non-UN vote, sorry.

OK, Thanks:(

[The Peoples of Yavanna]

Jermyn,

If you are truly serious about getting non-UN voices heard (if they do not want to either join the UN, or move their non-UN nation here); why do you not consider forming a coalition of non-UN nations, that can take their collective voice to the Senate, and voice their concerns? I would always be available to hear the concerns you have, whether you are UN or not, and no matter the outcome of this election. I really do care about 10000 Islands, and I really do wish more of the region was involved.

Grub obviously cares what you have to say, as well. If he wanted to silence you, he would not allow any voice of dissent, or the wonderful debates we have. If this region was tyrannical, Grub would have silenced you the 1st time you even suggested non-UN nations should have a vote. Please, you must understand the freedom we enjoy (in no small part thanks to Grub), and that your Senators do care what you think. It is just a matter of security, for everyone's sake, that we cannot allow non-UN nations to vote.

[Bad Infinitum]

Great idea, Yavanna. Hehe, maybe I shouldn't have given you so much luck for the elections, either...you're kinda blowing me away.

[Ishkabibber]

It is always a difficult choice when there are two great candidates running in the same race. Yavanna has really got a pulse of the region though, so difficult as it was Yavanna was my choice. Too bad both of you could not be positioned to be elected in the same voting session...

[Bad Infinitum]

I'm just glad that someone of Yavanna's caliber has the possibility to take the office, rather than someone who's just in it for power.

Eh, retirement's been treating me alright so far. I've got no complaints who wins this one. For the region, not the person.

[The Peoples of Yavanna]

That is so very kind of you to say, PAI. I humbly thank you for your kind words.

I believe this race will benefit the people of 10000 Islands, no matter who wins. I believe we both care very deeply about this region, and its people.

[Bad Infinitum]

My thoughts exactly.

[Bonaduce Alander]

Well good luck for both of the canidates. You both would be great in the senate. Yavanna does have the upper hand because of his popularity in this region though. It would be better if Ad Infinitum was more widely known in the 10k Isles.

[The Peoples of Yavanna]

Bonaduce, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but I would be remiss if I did not say that I do not feel I have the upper hand at all. I really don’t even look at it that way. And I humbly thank those who have supported me in this election. It truly means a great deal to me that you have believed that I truly have the interests of this region and its people at heart.

Ad Infinitum is well known and well liked by the citizens of 10000 Islands, myself included. He has worked hard for this region. In my humble opinion, he one of our truly great nations. I am honored to be in the same race as him.

It may be strange for an opposing candidate to say this; but for me, a term such as ‘upper hand’ is too much of a power-oriented way to view the election, and that is not how I see neither my campaign, nor his. I feel we both really care about this region and its people, and are both in this race for the right reasons. I think a vote for either myself or PAI is a way to make your voice heard, your vote count. So vote your heart, mind or conscience, and feel confident. Our democratic precess is one of the things that makes our region strong, the greatest in NationStates.

And, again, I appreciate the vote of confidence from those who have voted for me. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. If elected, I promise that I will work tirelessly to not let you down.

[Bad Infinitum]

Amen to that. We've both got basically the same platform, so it's just personal preference I guess.

And from what I've seen, we've both got the upper hand in this one.