A bird-of-prey flies over the shimmering glaciers of The North Pacific, unconscious of the slow march occurring below him, intent only upon finding his breakfast. In his world, the glaciers are a constant, as constant as the ocean, and equally undeserving of scrutiny. Just as unconscious of the bird, the glaciers, invincible, seemingly-eternal, and patient as a venerable star, move forward, carving their will over the lands of the North.
The previous few weeks in the Regional Assembly, we have seen some very grand or very not-so-grand, depending on your point of view, ideas. Currently at vote, changes to cabinet minister candidacy requirements, a change to TNP law regarding military documents, and a confirmation vote for the nomination of Romanoffia as Minister of Defense. Intriguing, exciting, and positively delightful, like a tea party. Earl Grey, hot.
The following are designed to be summaries, and we do not recommend making judgments of anything (except perhaps of the author’s brilliant writing prowess) based solely on the wordsmithing herein.
A vote to amend the Regional Assembly oath has been passed, with the stated purpose of providing a legal recourse against nations who are waging war against us through another nation.
Concluding now is the confirmation vote for the nominated Minister of Defense Romanoffia, with a resounding vote in favor. We’re going to go ahead and call this one as the aye’s having it. (Note: The vote ended, with the result predicted, inbetween the time this was written and posted)
In an effort to define military documents, Grosseschnauzer has proposed a Military Documents amendment to TNP Law, and, specifically, the procedures for ratifying such agreements, who approves what, whose YAY is needed, etc. So far, while there doesn’t seem to be any resounding “OMG YES WE NEED THIS NOW” sentiment, the vote is unanimously in favor. Huzzah!
The next topic would be the proposal to redo the requirements for running for a Cabinet position. Once again, fascinating. Also, once again, proposed by Grosseschnauzer. As an added bonus, it also attempts to tackle the recently raised issue of the endorsement requirements for Minister of Defense candidates. So far, it seems to have support, though not enough votes have been cast to be able to say definitively yet.
And that concludes this issue of wRAp up. Remember, Vote Early and Vote Often.
(glad someone caught that, heh)
