The extent to which I will Campaign

[Abacathea]

Greetings to The North Pacific and it's voting populous!

As some of you may be aware, I have tossed my hat into the ring for Vice Delegate to TNP. "Why?" You ask, well, "why not?" I counter with. But on a more direct level, I came to TNP at the invitation of McMasterdonia, and I did so with the believe that this could be a positive step for me. Having met you all and interacted with you, I believe this to be more true than ever and this, to me, seems like the next logical transition.

"But Abacathea, you're not here long, what qualifies you to be a vice delegate?"

I'm glad you asked anonymous text snippet inserted for the purposes of furthering my campaign, to date I have furthered myself in every aspect possible, I have previously served as both vice delegate and delegate to a UCR, currently serve as a minister within TNP, have been a great voice of neutrality and diplomacy in any region I have had the pleasure of even encountering irrespective of political viewpoints at that time, and have worked quite heavily on international politics over the past 12 months with the World Assembly.

"Well that's all well and good but still..."

You're right once again random text snippet, that is only so much, but it is my belief that in the role of vice delegate to TNP I can only grow, both with the region, and individually. And will happily serve as an ambassador for TNP in any and all respects.

"Wow Aba! You sure have my vote"

While I appreciate the support random snippet, in this instance I really need the TNP voters to get on side which is why I'm opening this thread to any further questions the voting populous may have for me. And I promise to be as honest as possible, even when I don't know how to answer what's put forth to me.

Have a pleasant 2014!

[me]

 

[Flemingovia]

well, within six weeks of joining the region you have been appointed a minister and are aiming to become the third highest official in the region (after McMasterdonia and myself), so you are obviously not crippled by too much modesty.

So a couple of questions, if I may?

You mention positions of responsibility in a UCR. Which one? there is a lot of difference between a UCR of 200+ nations and one of three.

the vice delegate role is not traditionally an ambassadorial one. What do you mean by talking about that? do you wish to expand the role?

The VD normally has oversight of the security council. Having known you for six weeks, why on earth should the voters trust you that much. If the positions were reversed then, hands on heart, would you trust a newcomer with the security of your region?

On a more positive note, congratulations on a truly entertaining OP. I have read a lot of campaigns over the years and few have made me laugh so much - in a nice way.

 

[Abacathea]

Well flem, you raise some interesting arguments, and as promised I would answer them all with as much honesty as possible.

well, within six weeks of joining the region you have been appointed a minister and are aiming to become the third highest official in the region (after McMasterdonia and myself), so you are obviously not crippled by too much modesty.

I wouldn't equate ambition with modesty, those two seem like very different lines to blur. If I halted myself in life because of time frames as opposed to a desire to make something of myself, I probably wouldn't have gotten very far in it

You mention positions of responsibility in a UCR. Which one? there is a lot of difference between a UCR of 200+ nations and one of three.

The region in question was International Western Union which at the highpoint of my delegacy was 150 nations. At the time the founder opted to take a step back from the IWU and as a result I became the first caretaker delegate and the first in so far as my knowledge is aware, ever to be given access to the regional controls since it's foundation.

the vice delegate role is not traditionally an ambassadorial one. What do you mean by talking about that? do you wish to expand the role?

No, the role of Vice Delegate is quite well defined, and I have no intention of changing that. What I meant is I have only since joining TNP became familiar with the other GCRs, and given my current relations with both the current Pharaoh of Osiris, and the Queen of Balder, I would argue that in my every move since I joined I have represented TNP well when it came to my political movements and never brought it into disfavor. As a VD, that onus would be equal if not doubled in that respect.

The VD normally has oversight of the security council. Having known you for six weeks, why on earth should the voters trust you that much. If the positions were reversed then, hands on heart, would you trust a newcomer with the security of your region?

I have no issues admitting that in this respects I could use some education in relation to the role and in terms of the SC aspect of it, but in terms of trustworthiness I have proven my loyalty to McM time and time again and to TNP and have quite openly pledged it more than once. TNP is my home, I have no interests in threatening that. Take from that what you will.

The end result here is this, yes, as candidates go, on paper I might seem like a long shot, but the reality is, without the chance to grow and develop in this role, as I'm now here in TNP and envision being here a substantial time, until I'm given the chance and the education to thrive in it, i will always be a long shot.

TNP needs to ask itself, have I over the past 12 months given any reason for members, not to give me that chance.

 

[Crushing Our Enemies]

As VD, would you be prepared to examine each RA application to review them for threats to regional security? Do you think you are well-equipped for that responsibility?

 

[Abacathea]

As VD, would you be prepared to examine each RA application to review them for threats to regional security? Do you think you are well-equipped for that responsibility?

Would I be prepared to?

Yes

Do I feel I'm well equipped for that responsibility?

Well, on a mental level, yes, but I'm not sure as to what tools are required outside of any formal training for the position, given TNP's systems aren't public knowledge so far as I'm aware. That isn't however indicative of the fact that I would be willing to learn and put my all into the position if I were to get it.

 

[Eluvatar]

Why do we need a Vice Delegate?

Why do we need a Security Council?

Why does the Security Council need to have[note]ed.[/note] a chair?

Why is the chair of the Security Council the Vice Delegate?

 

[Abacathea]

[quoteWhy do we need a Vice Delegate?][/quote]

Good question Elu, the role of a vice, in my view, is to lend assistance to the delegate, as well as ensure there is always a second ready to step up in the event of disaster, coup or sudden affecting of the delegacy that would require someone to move in swifter than an election can be arranged.

Why do we need a Security Council?

In truth the TNP was the first region I encountered that had one, but I assume it's to have a body set specifically to assess the security of the region and devise contingency plans and so forth. I believe the name is in the council, proactivity goes a longer way for defence than reactivity.

Why does the Security Council need to have[1] a chair?

I believe it's both for oversight, accountability, and in essence to ensure a representative of the delegate is keeping the council in check to a degree.

Why is the chair of the Security Council the Vice Delegate?

I honestly cannot answer why this decision was made, mine is not to reason why, mine is just to do as I'm told.