N3S II: The Eagle Awakens

[North King]

Actually, Moldava is extremelly likely to join Romania within the early 21st century.

Oh. Thanks.

There might also be something between Russia and Kazakhstan,

As in, a union? Never heard of that particular possibility.

and ofcourse in Africa (mostly the north-south splits in Sudan and West Africa). Just some ideas; the map at present looks too unchanged for my lurking comfort.

I can't see Africa Balkanizing much further than what I've got. So I'm sticking with it.

Did the UK actually adopt the euro? What changed that the EU actually ratified its constitution?

The UK adopted the Euro after years of heckling from other European nations.

The EU united mostly out of fear.

But President Obama? *insert significant skepticism here*

It's not too unlikely. And most other alternatives are unlikely as well.

Also, is that Jordan in West Bank?

A mistake. Granted, I'm not exactly sure what to do with Israel...

Btw, yes. If Belarus joins Russia AND Ukraine fails to join the EU, Ukraine's very independence becomes pretty much untenable. It has too difficult a strategic position.

What's Russia going to do, invade? Seriously, though, I can see them being in dire straits, but not falling to pieces.

 

[Insane_Panda]

A CALL FOR THE RETURN OF DECENCY
A STATEMENT ISSUED ON THE HOUSE FLOOR
NOVEMBER 25th, 2030

Where law ends, tyranny begins. Such words were written by John Locke, one of the greatest minds in history - and indeed, one of the minds which our founding fathers looked to as they penned the great document of our nation - the Constitution. Never have these statements wrung truer than today. You all know what I am speaking of - I am speaking of our own Mr. President, a man whom we charged with the defense of our nation and the defense of our liberties. A man whom, as we have found out in these recent weeks, is in the pocket of interests contrary to the interests of the American People. Never before in history have we seen such corruption - such abuse of power.

Yet, ultimately, the blame must be shared. For as Locke said - Where law ends, tyranny begins. We, the congress, are the law and in our complacency we did not do what the american people elected us to do - we did not do what our founding fathers meant us to do. We allowed ourselves, as a branch of the government, to be dwarfed by the abuses of the Executive Branch. We, for fear of change, for fear of too much chaos, did not provide any oversight. Our government was set up under three branches of power, each complementing and regulating the other. But when one branch fails to do its duty, as we have failed, then our perfect Union can no longer function as a free democracy, as a government. We, just as the man whom we called to lead us, have failed the American people. We have failed to regulate our nation and we have failed to provide crucial oversight. It is the supreme and only duty of the government to protect the liberties of its people - but we, in fear of losing our seats and our power, did not protect those liberties.

We have disgraced ourselves in front of the world. We have made a fallacy of what our founding fathers, and what congressmen before us have tried to protect and nurture. We are no better than he, he who would rather profit from bribes and lies than govern his own nation. But we have a chance. We have a chance for redemption, a light where for him there is no light.

I call on every congressmen in this chamber and every Senator in theirs to support me and the American People. I call on you to excercise your duties as outlined in the Constitution. I call on every last one of you to do what must be done for your constiuents - the United States of America. I call on this congress to begin immediately the impeachment proceedings of President Daniels and his Vice President, Harry Wilmington. We have already allowed this matter to get quite out of hand and to do nothing at this hour would be inexcuseable.

I, as a firm believer in our nation, will not stand any longer for this corruption and abuse of power and I call on you, Representatives of our great nation, to support me.

- Julien Aristides (F), Representative for the 9th District of Massachusetts

 

[das]

As in, a union? Never heard of that particular possibility.

It had been often suggested in the previous decade, then kinda got buried, but can be revived at any point. Northern Kazakhstan has sizeable Russian presences, and the Russian business is very influential there, so technically economic and later political integration is quite possible, especially if a precedent is set. Along with Belarus its the most likely direction for such peaceful expansion.

What's Russia going to do, invade?

There are lots of options, but technically it doesn't really have to do anything apart from keeping some economic pressure. Barring an Ukrainean dictatorship scenario (which DOES give Russia a good pretext to invade), the western faction will probably not survive diplomatic failure and inevitably whoever comes to power will be under constant pressure to switch back to the Russian cooperation scenario (for economic reasons first and foremost, ofcourse).

Mind you, I don't quite see why it can't join the EU if the latter actually proves as viable as this...

 

[Erik Mesoy]

Hmm. What else have I got on my plate? *checks*
Dead Hqnes, zombie World of Magic, simplified Abandoned Stars, dead Greatest Show... looks like I have time.


Erik Mesoy - Erik Mesoy (Ahh, it feels good to be a US citizien.)
Representative from Minnesota – Independent
Money: 1 per turn

Personal history:
Born September 1988 in Minnesota
Lived in France, South Africa, Norway and Japan before returning to the USA in 2020, lived in Silicon Valley for two years and then moved to ↓
Currently residing in Bloomington, Minnesota
Author of three poorly-selling fantasy novels, one major piece of code (licensed under G4) and one better-selling biography.
Religion: Lutheran Christian, formally ordained
Unmarried. No children.

Voting Record:

48% agreement with Libertarian Party
36% agreement with Democratic Party
15% agreement with Republican Party

Moral Values: In favor of separation of church and state, in favor of legalization of "risque" and offensive media, against censorship, in favor of private schools, but in favor of standardized tests to keep such places in check.
Public Education: In favor, as it constitutes an investment into our future citiziens.
Energy: Nuclear and biofuel power, reducing dependence on oil by taxing it.
Statehood - Neutral.
Environmental regulations: Similar to above, impose pollution-based taxes to reduce coal burning.
Civil liberties: In favor of verification systems rather than privacy intrusion. Very much in favor of the right to anonymity. Interprets the Fourth Amendment to cover computers and data.
Universal Healthcare: In favor, as with public education, due to the value of it for our future taxpayers. To prevent frivolous health visits, there should be a personal payment of ca $10 per visit which is not life-threatening.

Other issues stolen from other posters:
Opposed to gun control.
Middle East: Strongly in favor of Israel, it being the only vaguely "responsible" nation in the area.
Environmentalism: Suggests "sin taxes" on pollution and incentives to develop alternatives rather than laws and requirements.

Approval Rating: 50%

 

[jeps]

Currently residing in Duluth, Minnesota

The one thing about that I have a problem with. See preview thread and you will understand why.

WILL COPY BACKGROUND FROM PREVIEW HERE SHORTLY!

 

[Erik Mesoy]

I happen to be born in Minnesota IRL, and I don't see a word about reservations in this thread, so I'm sticking to the state. But I'll move to Bloomington if it makes you happy. EDIT: Above post now edited.

Since you're here, can you log on AIM and talk to me?

 

[jeps]

I have no problem with splitting Minnesota. I don't expect you to give that up. I just don't want to share a city. I can move if you'd like.

 

[The Farow]

Character Name– Richard Addison
Representative from 5th Colorado Congressional District–American Patriot Party
Money: 1 per turn
Voting Record: Along Party Platform
Approval rating: 50%

I did this quickly. Probably does not make sense so I will fix up on it latter.

Personal Facts:
-Born May 18th, 1990, Thornton, Colorado
-Graduated from Horizon High School, 2008, Thornton, CO
-Religion: Protestant
-Went to the University of Phoenix where he got specialized in E-Business receiving a masters degree. Also, helped several local Republicans campaign for House of Representatives and senate seats as part of the campaign as a local speecehwriter and researcher for campaign ads. After that he sold his business and got involved in politics following the collapse and scandal of the Republican and Democrat parties.
- Married to Nichole Mead. District Manager of Target for ten years.
- Two children.

Career History:
-Masters of Sciences in Internet Business Systems (University of Phoenix, 2008-2014)
-Started several online business. Also, was paid to be a local speechwriter and helped launch several campaign ads. (2014-2027)
-U.S House of Reps, 2027-28 (Republican)
-U.S. House of Reps, 2028-30 (Republican)
-Running for third term on the Colorado 5th Congressional District representing the American Patriot Party.

 

[JosefStalinator]

Posting my info/party stuff in a bit.

 

[ZanyPlebeian]

Allen Cohen - ZanyPlebeian
Money: 1 per turn
Approval Rating: 50%

Representative – New York’s 8th Congressional District (Independent - Center-Left Coalition)

Personal Facts:
• Born September 12th, 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Graduated from High School, 1998, New York City
• Religion: Judaism – Reformed
• Wife: Elizabeth Johnson-Cohen
a. Chair, New York City Democratic Party 2023-2028.
b. Chair, National Organization of Women 2028- Present
• Children:
a. David Cohen, b. 2007. 24 years. Attending NYU Medical School.
b. Rachel Cohen, b. 2009. 22 years. Attending Brown University.
• Residence: Greenwich Village, New York City, New York.

Career History:
• B.A., English and Political Science – New York University, 1999-2003.
• Juris Doctor – Columbia University, 2003-2006.
• Congressional staffer, Jerrold Nadler, Washington D.C. 2006-2010
• New York City Council, District 2, 2011-2015 (Democrat)
• New York State Senate, District 29, 2017-2021 (Democrat)
• United States House of Representatives, 2021 – 2028 (Democrat)
• U.S. House of Representatives, 2029 – Present (Independent)

Voting Record:
• Minimum Wage: Has supported every minimum wage hike since 2021, except one (which he considered too small of an increase.)
• Healthcare: Voted YES on Universal Healthcare Proposal
• Gun Control: Has consistently voted against banning personal weapons for hunting. Opposes repealing second amendment. However, supports background checks and safety implements and a ban on assault weapons.
• Defense Spending: Supports increases in military pay, benefits, and pensions. Supports increases in spending for troop equipment such as body armor. Opposes increased spending on weaponry. Vehemently opposes spending on any military action abroad.
• Childcare: Co-sponsored Universal Childcare proposal in 2025.
• Business: Has broken from Progressive Caucus repeatedly in opposing economic isolationism. Opposes tariffs, trade restrictions. Supports human-rights based business initiatives. For full disclosure: owns several million dollars in real estate stocks.
• Foreign Policy: Supporter of “two-state plan” in Israel/Palestine. Has openly criticized Israeli human rights abuses. Supports friendship with China, but also supports democracy in China. Opposes nation-building. Participated in massive investigation of CIA in 2026. (His name first became well-known during the investigations; he exposed a litany of outright crimes of the CIA.)
• Morals/Religion: Strongly in favor of separation of Church and State. Opposes government funding of religious community initiatives. Supports gay rights, pro-choice through second trimester.
• Education: Supports state-run, federally-funded education. Added-on an amendment to education bill that would have begun process of having equal allotments to all students across nation. (Bill was forgotten about and not voted on during the “collapse of ‘29”.)
• Energy resources: generally followed the Democratic Party line to 2029. Very strong supporter of public transportation, using New York’s system as an example of success.
• Statehood: Strong supporter of D.C. statehood. Supported Puerto Rico statehood.
• Environmental regulations: Democratic Party line to 2029. In State Senate and City Council, supported regulations on New York City emissions. Also supported bill to implement minimum gas efficiency in vehicles in New York State. Has stated, “Humanity is a part of the environment, and the part I am most concerned with.”
• Civil Liberties: 100% rating by ACLU.
• Space travel: has vocally opposed increased space exploration funding. Quote: “Let’s worry about other planets as soon as we clean our own up.”
• Africa: Has generally supported the “Africa Plan” to ally with African nations, and to develop their economies. However, opposes “strings attached” loans that are meant to benefit U.S. corporations or to affect the governments of said nations.
• China: Has visited Beijing on several occasions. Supports friendly diplomacy with China, mainly to improve working conditions, human rights, and the democratic process. Supports a “free and independent Taiwan.” Has not committed for or against military action in case of Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
• India: has abstained from most votes on Indian issues, and makes virtually no public statements on the subject.

 

[shortguy]

Character Name–Malcolm Jennings
Representative from Virginia 9th district
Party: Independent
Money: 1 per turn
Approval rating: 50%

Personal:
--Born: March 20, 1987 in Gretna, VA
--Moved to Max Meadows, VA, at age 2
--Graduated, Fort Chiswell High School, 2005
--BA in Classical Civilization, University of Richmond, 2009
--Juris Doctor, Washington and Lee University, 2012
--Attorney, Max Meadows, VA, 2012-2024
--Virginia House of Delegates, 5th district, 2019-2025
--United States House of Representatives, 2025-
--Married, no children

Voting Record:

--Minimum Wage: Supports a moderate minimum wage, but feels that indiscriminate raises will result in an unacceptable economic slowdown
--Gun Control: In general, opposes gun control.
--Defense Spending: Believes that the technological advantage traditionally enjoyed by the US military must continue, but otherwise feels that the military has become a little bloated for its own good, and could use some streamlining.
--Economy: Supports low tariffs and internationalization, for the most part.
-Morals/Religion: Opposes abortion generally (though hasn't ever made it a big issue of his); supports gay marriage; supports funding of organizations of faith in non-sectarian initiatives
--Education: Prefers significant state leeway in public education, feeling that local solutions are preferable here.
--Energy Resources: Supports taxes on pollution, emissions trading; supports funding for alternative energy initiatives
--Environment: Pragmatic environmental policy; supports market-based measures (such as emissions trading) to achieve results at the lowest cost, whenever possible.
--Civil Liberties: Strong supporter of First Amendment rights, especially as new technologies threaten to encroach upon our freedoms
--International policy: supports multilateralism where possible, though he believes that the US must maintain its preeminent position.

 

[BananaLee]

-B.A in Law from UC Berkely

I swear that's called an LLB...

Will be watching this. US politics are alien to me

 

[shortguy]

Well, really there's no such thing as a BA in law, at least not in the US.

The standard law degree--that (essentially) all lawyers have--is the JD.

 

[LittleBoots]

Out of curiosity, Josef, any possibility you have some co-founders of the American Patriot Party who quit various other parties?

EDIT: Also, shortguy is right, there is no BA in Law. Law is graduate level. Also, not to be a stickler, but Farow, I assume you had some sort of Bachelor's? hehe

 

[jeps]

Name: Phillip Crispin - j_eps
Party: New World Party of the United States (NWP)
Seat: Minnesota's 8th District
Money: 1/turn
Popularity: 50%
Voting Record: see below

Personal Facts:
• Born May 2nd, 1991 in Duluth, Minnesota
• Graduated from Denfeld High School, 2009, Duluth, Minnesota
• Religion: Anglican
• Spouse: Stephanie Crispin
• Children:
a. Thomas Crispin, b. 2014. 17 years. Attending Denfeld High School.
b. Gerry Crispin, b. 2016. 15 years. Attending Denfeld High School.
• Residence: City of Duluth, Minnesota

Career History:
• Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, St. Mary's University, 2010-2014.
• Master of Arts, Political Science, St. Mary's University, 2014-2017.
• Mayor of the City of Duluth, 2018 – 2021 (Democrat)
• Minnesota State Senate, District, 2021 – 2024 (Democrat)
• United States House of Representatives, Minnesota District 5, 2024 – Present (Democrat/NWP)

Voting Record:
• Minimum Wage: Voted for all minimum wage hikes.
• Healthcare: Voted yes for universal healthcare.
• Gun Control: Supported proposal to repeal 2nd Amendment. Very vocal about gun safety and control.
• Defense Spending: Voted against slashing Defense Spending. Supports reducing spending, but over time and on certain things, not all-around and suddenly.
• Childcare: Voted for Universal Childchare proposal.
• Business: Supports changing tax laws to avoid business tax loopholes.
• Foreign Policy: Openly critical of Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Supports Israel strongly, but condemns their occasional human-rights violations. Strongly supports countries in Africa, particularily rising nations like Senegal, Côte D'Ivoire, and Ghana, as well as long-standing allies like Liberia.
• Religion: Supports complete seperation of church and state. This view has alienated him from the Catholic church, but his Anglican church has been more accepting.
• Civil Rights: Supporter of gay marriage. Supported abortion during first and second trimesters. Voted for the Equal Rights Amendment in 2024 that included discrimination by ability, age and sexual orientation as well as race and gender.
• Education: Supports the public school system. Strong supported of additional funding for schools and education. Opposes Church's influence in schools, as seen in the past with evolution.
• Statehood: Supports District of Columbia in becoming a state, as well as the Virgin Islands.
• Environment: Huge support of environment. Has stated that "For now, we have only one planet and we need to treat it right". Supported of alternative energy sources, especially hydro, wind, and solar power. Very against nuclear power. Gave personal funding to research on "Snow Power", in which snow is collected, melted, used for power, and refrozen and reused. Supports a tax on garbage based on person per house.
• Space: Strong advocate for increasing funds for NASA. Also advocates space elevator project and trips to farther planets and planetoids from earth.

 

[The Farow]

EDIT: Also, shortguy is right, there is no BA in Law. Law is graduate level. Also, not to be a stickler, but Farow, I assume you had some sort of Bachelor's? hehe

I do but I was in a hurry so I may have overlooked it. Will add something soon.

 

[LittleBoots]

Rising to the Call​

A Second to the Motion to Impeach​

From where I stand in this hallowed chamber, I see men who have lost their way. I see a government who has sold its soul to the devils of avaricious greed. I see men who have fallen short of the standard set before them by their forerunners. Oh, make no mistake, my eyes see my own chair as much as any of yours. But we are all as guilty as President Daniels and Vice President Wilmington.

Even so, we are still men. Yes, we are men and as such we are capable of, as our esteemed colleague has said, redemption. But that redemption must go hand-in-hand with purification or it is meaningless. We may forgive the President and the Vice President, but we cannot, for their good and the good of the nation, allow them to continue serving in their fallen status. We do not damn them. That is an issue for the Almighty. But they must be held accountable for failing to properly execute the positions in which they were entrusted.

We must declare a crusade against corruption. This is only the beginning. We must stand united, across party lines, across geographical divides, across ethnic backgrounds or religious beliefs. We must make a statement to the world that corruption will no longer be tolerated in the American government and no person is above the law.

-John Hewlitt, Representative for the 2nd District of North Carolina

 

[alex994]

OOC: Edited thank you, and I must say I'm proud to have my "simple" career compared to all you nonsensical people with your absurd amounts of B.As, written books, powerful spouses and etc I would assume that people with actual brains would know better then to be in COngress

IC:

Representative James Lee of the Californian 42nd District seconds the motion to impeach.

 

[The Farow]

OCC: My person is pretty simple starting small online businesses and his wife really is not that powerful. District manager of Target really is not that high of an achievement

 

[~Darkening~]

Name: John Douglas/ ~Darkening~
Party: Independent Platform (Voting mostly liberal)
Seat: Virginian 6th district
Money: 1 a turn
Popularity: 50%
Voting Record: Independent

Personal Facts:
-Born October 27th, 1992 in Roanoke City, Virginia
-Graduated from Patrick Henry High School, 2010, Roanoke City, Virginia
-Religion: Anglican
- Served in the Airforce during Iraq Crisis** from 2010 to 2014, and served in Germany with the general corps from 2014-2016.




Career History:
-Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Art and Art History, James Madison University , 2016-2020.
-Master of Arts, Political Science, Stanford University School of Humanities and Sciences, 2020-2023
- Virginia House of Reps., District, 2021 – 2023 (Independent)
- Virginia Senate, 2023 – 2025 (Independent)
- U.S House of Reps, 2025- (Independent)

Voting Record:
• Minimum Wage: Strong supporter of raising the minimum wage, one of the central ideals of election platform.
• Gun Control: No set preference/ avoidance of issue.
• Defense Spending: Support of limited cut backs in army size, preference on maintaing the Air Force while sizing down the Army and Navy.
• Business: Supports changing tax laws to avoid business tax loopholes, fining businesses with large history of outsourcing jobs, supporter of small tariffs placed on all companies that moved overseas.
• Foreign Policy: Openly critical of the Chinese take-over, preferring to keep quiet as long as Bejing respects basic human rights. Condems both Isreal's role in the Middle East along with critizing the Arabs- prefers to avoid the region completly. Strongly supports maintaining alliances in Africa to ensure the stability of the fragile governments.
• Religion: Supports complete seperation of church and state, through supports equalizing and maintaining the rights of Churchs as comapred to other companies.*
• Civil Rights: Against gay marriage, through not their right to a civil union. Supported abortion during first trimester, limited second trimesters (safety of the mother, rape, etc.), and against third trimester except in the most serious cases (safty of the mother again). Advocate of Father's Rights and Dual-Consent for abortions (except if allowed by court of in the interest of the mother).
• Education: Supports the public school system, through also supports private military schools (VMI, for instance). Strong supported of additional funding for schools and education, and for assisting private schools with funds. Opposes Church's influence in schools, as seen in the past with evolution.
• Statehood: No issues with any territority voting for entrance into the union.
• Environment: Advocate of the Green Party, strong left winged views of protecting the enviroment. Supporter of alternative energy sources, especially hydro, wind, and solar sources by providing funds for projects. Supports a large-reduction in oil-requiring cars, encouraging the growth and regulation of the Biofuel industry, supporter of requiring all fuel stations to carry at least one brand of Biofuel.
• Space: A strong advocate of investing in space-economic based technology in order to expand the economy.