Friends, Citizens of Fanatikos, I present myself to you as a candidate for the office of President.
My name is Ravensfire. I've been a participant in the DemoGames since DG2. I've held most offices in various games, including several terms as President. I've been one of the major proponents of a 5CC variant DG (Kicking and Dancing for 5CC!) for several DG's now, and am extremely excited to see it happen.
Most recently, I've spend the past two terms as the Chief Justice, presiding over two excellent courts. During those terms, we've handled several critical reviews, including one that I expanded into a much larger review to resolve as many issues as possible up front. Several Judicial Reviews were dismissed, to avoid clogging up the docket with obvious questions. Finally, the first request for investigation was handled quickly, efficiently and without drama.
This election, however, isn't about the past. It's about the future of Fanatikos, about your future. We're at the cusp of the most difficult phase of the game. The other civs in the game have expanded quickly, and are now looking for the few remaining sites for cities. They are also building up their military forces, becoming more and more of a threat to the Fanatikos way of life.
They see us as a small civ, one that will be weak, and easily conquered. Oh, how wrong they are. Our core is poised for massive development, as we reform our Government as a Repulic. Our lands will start to bring forth the resources we need to develop into the powerful nation that is our destiny.
The next month will see the foundation so well begun turn into a strong nation, one respected by all.
My plans are simple. First, the development of a solid strategy for wonders throughout the next age. We need to discuss our options and determine our priorities now. This will aid in our Governors planning for the future.
Second, the demands on our work force are growing, and will continue to do so. I want to see a total work force of 10 workers. 5 will be allocated automatically to the cities, 1 each, for the Governors to use. The others will be used on national projects and high-priority projects. I will ask the Governors of our high-growth cities, once we are a Republic, to add a worker to their build queue after their current project is complete, until that goal is reached.
Third, I will work with our Governors to develop strategies for city development that are balanced between the needs of the city, and the needs of the nation.
Fourth, I will work with our Minister of Defense to develop a concrete and reasonable military force. I will then work with the Governors to make that force a reality.
Fifth, I will expand the information provided by the Presidential office. I will hire scribes and counters to maintain a history of the actions taken during my term.
Sixth, I will coordinate the efforts of our Designated Players, to keep a good flow of game sessions and game sessions scheduled well in advance.
Finally, I will work to ensure that my government will be active and involved. Our leaders will begin discussions early, and consider back-up plans as needed. My job as President is to make sure things are happening. I will push officials when I feel they need encouragement, and start the discussions that aren't being started. Game-related discussions are the reason most of us are in the DG. Discuss and decide - these are the elements that keep the game enjoyable and fun for all. I will work to have timely discussions ahead of time.
Fellow Citizens, I thank you all for the opportunity to present my views and goals for Fanatikos during the next term. I'm looking forward to a wonderful debate against all in this Election, and hope to see all of you run for an office, any office. Only through debate can the best ideas come forth and be measured. Only through debate can the future of our nation best be determined.
Thank you, and vote for
Ravensfire, candidate for President
Have you even read any of my proposals and posts this term? 
