Independent Questions for the Candidates.

PWL42's Unoffical Unaffiliated Independent "Town Hall" Style Q&A Session.


I didnt want to post each question indivdually and then check multiple threads to see if they have gotten answered. So I figured I'd make my own thread independent of any "Official" campaign or McM moderated debate thread. Kind of as a town hall meeting. Where I can ask my undecided questions. And others who still arent sure who to vote for may ask too if they desire. The candidates are free to answer my questions or not and ignore me as they see fit.

I am focusing on the Delegates and Vice Delegates.

As for me the speakership is locked up I know who I am voting for. However I do have one question for Lord Nhwas what will you bring differently that current speaker Zvet doesnt? What makes you think you can do a better job? And if elected would you keep zyvet on as a deputy?

My questions for the Delegate and Vice delegate candidates are coming forthwith as soon as I get my phone some juice. Anyone else is free to ask questions and participate if they feel inclined
 
Delegates:

On The Military of The North Pacific...

Since Transilvania and Scotland there has been critism of The NPA, despite the raw data from kiwi showing the NPA is mostly a detagging and regional support outfit, while raiding has been on the rise lately, data has shown it to be 13% of the operations tied with liberations. With Tyr's Hand Political party made up of key commanders of the NPA calling for increased independence of the Military to act unto itself on it's day to day affairs and answer to the Minister in charge of Defense and no mention of the Delegate in their platform except to state (paraphrase) "should the NPA be at the whims of the next delegate?"

What role does the Delegate play with the NPA? Should a Delegate have a hands off approach and let the Defense Minister run the Military independent of the Government? Or does the Buck stop with the Delegacy and the MoD and NPA answer to the Delegate and the region?

What Role should the RA play in oversite? Should it not be involved at all? Except in things otherwise stated in the legal code? I.e. the ability to hold a vote to recall forces.

What would you do to enhance a positive image of the NPA?

And how would you help the Defense Ministry to get more active involvement among TNPers?"

Kiwi recently suggested the ranking structure may need some overhaul. Do you agree? And if so what rank changes would you recommend?

The North Pacific Navy Bill.

What are your feelings about this? Should the NPA be renamed with a Navy Theme? Or do you support a seperate branch of TNP Military being formed? Would or Could a seperate branch help bolster membership and spur other TNPers to get involved?

What do you feel about Tyr's Hand? And the military leadership so adament about operating independently from the executive government? Or the perception of that aim atleast.

On Regional Participation and Newcomers.

What role do new players fit into in TNP? Should n00bz lurk more or be able to participate right away?

With around 5,000 nations in the region, how do you encourage more players behind said nations to get involved in the regional forum and government? R3n has suggested a home affairs department. Do you think such a program would be successful? Why or Why Not? And do you have any alternative proposals?

On RA Membership.

Do you feel regional government being open to all who wish to participate is a good thing? Or as Vice Delegate Candidate Flemingovia suggests a hinderance? Do you Support Flems idea to reject every RA Applicant in the future as a "security threat" and trigger the RA body to vote on if they want the applicant in or not?

Vice Delegate Race
Do you have a preference on who gets elected Vice Delegate - whom you serve with? Who?

Questions to Mall

Finally to Mall Specifically, running on a platform to destroy the region. Do you honestly think the region will vote for their own destruction and elect you delegate? And If you actually win, what can I do to ensure I am last to be banjected by a Mall Regime?

Thank you for your answers in advance.

VD questions coming up.
 
Questions for Vice Delegates.

What role does the VD (being chairperson of the Security Council) feel the NPA plays in regional security?

How does the SC and NPA cooperate to address security threats? Or is there any cooperation?

If there isnt cooperation, how as VD would you encourage cooperation? Or is there even need of it?

What exactly is a Security Threat?

If elected VD would you use the term "security threat" to bar someone from regional participation whom you or a member of the SC just plain didnt like?

What is your opinion about Tyr's Hand Party? Do you feel the commanders who are pushing for the military to be divorced of regional oversite except for that by the MoD, could be potential security risks? Why or why not?

As VD, what role should you play on encouraging regional members to participate in the NPA? Also, VD role on encouraging new players on the RMB to partipate on the regional offsite forum and government?

What is your opinion of Flemingovia's platform to declare all RA Applicants a risk and deny them, triggering a vote?

As VD would you just endotart and maintain a 2nd highest count, chair the SC, and review RA Applications? Or would you seek the Delegate-Elect to appoint you to a ministry? If so which Ministry would you seek?

Do you have a preference on who gets elected Delegate - whom you serve with? Who?

Finally, what is your opinion on the job(s) of current Delegate/Vice Delegate team of McM and DD? What would you do differently? What would you do the same?
 
On the opinion poll. Per my answer. I am currently leaning Roman/Flem but I am open to being swayed hence why I created this topic.

My vote for flem at this point is purley for the "lulz" - it might be interresting to see every new applicant denied and the ra have to vote on it, or it could be tiresome. Plus I think Roman/Flem banter could be fun to watch. If I decide to go serious Abacathea.

Like I said im open to be swayed, or I would not have took the time to create a thread.

All TNPers are encouraged to respond to the poll.
 
Yes. But as I said. I did not want to have to check multiple posts/Threads to see if my questions got answered. And so I made this. They can come to me. Or ignore it. Whatever.

In america, the presidential elections are usually a series of moderated debates like I envision yours is. And a town hall style free for all. Where candidates stand up and people ask unfiltered unscreened questions. Like I am doing and encourage others to ask their own.
 
Questions for Vice Delegates.

What role does the VD (being chairperson of the Security Council) feel the NPA plays in regional security?

The main role would be in supplying an endorsement boost at times when the delegacy is under threat. Other stuff is peripheral.

How does the SC and NPA cooperate to address security threats? Or is there any cooperation?

I would expect discussions about security threats to be confidential, so I have no idea at the moment how much cooperation is taking place. I would hope that the NPA chiefs would inform the security council if they came across any threats, or vice versa.

If there isnt cooperation, how as VD would you encourage cooperation? Or is there even need of it?

See above. I do not see the need for more meetings or committees, so long as there is good communication of threats.

What exactly is a Security Threat?

It does what it says on the tin. It is anything that threatens the stability, peace or (above all) delegacy or government of TNP. threats can be internal, from someone going rogue, or external, from outside forces seeking to invade or infiltrate the region.

If elected VD would you use the term "security threat" to bar someone from regional participation whom you or a member of the SC just plain didnt like?

No. Never. My personal preferences have nothing to do with it. I would reject all RA applications, even if they came from my best friend.

What is your opinion about Tyr's Hand Party? Do you feel the commanders who are pushing for the military to be divorced of regional oversite except for that by the MoD, could be potential security risks? Why or why not?

Parties come and parties go in TNP. Most of them fizzle out after a short while. I suspect Tyr's hand will do the same. I feel the military is currently operating as pretty much an independent raider force, and the biggest failure of McM's delegacy is his failure to give proper oversight to the army. Sometimes, he has admitted, he has not even known about operations until after they have taken place. I think that is unacceptable in a delegate. but it will be up to the next delegate how much of a hand they keep on the army. At the moment I do not think the army is a security risk to the region. Of course, that could change.

As VD, what role should you play on encouraging regional members to participate in the NPA? Also, VD role on encouraging new players on the RMB to partipate on the regional offsite forum and government?

that is not part of the VD brief, but I would do what I could to encourage people to join. I do not engage much myself with the rbm at the moment. 1

What is your opinion of Flemingovia's platform to declare all RA Applicants a risk and deny them, triggering a vote?

I think it is wonderful and inspired, and a great step for the region. He is a true visionary, and an inspiration to everyone. I am told he is also incredibly well endowed.

As VD would you just endotart and maintain a 2nd highest count, chair the SC, and review RA Applications? Or would you seek the Delegate-Elect to appoint you to a ministry? If so which Ministry would you seek?

I do not seek a ministry, but if the new delegate asks me I will seriously consider the offer. I have served in most ministries in the past, so it would depend where the greatest need is. But I take seriously the call to encourage new blood, so I would hope that most of the cabinet would be new(er) faces than mine.

Do you have a preference on who gets elected Delegate - whom you serve with? Who?

Mall would be a disaster. Roman would talk much but achieve little. R3N would be great for those who like more bureaucracy and jargon (which everyone knows the gods created to prevent progress), but my choice at the moment would be Kiwi. that being said, we do not run on tickets in TNP. I would work with any delegate.

Finally, what is your opinion on the job(s) of current Delegate/Vice Delegate team of McM and DD? What would you do differently? What would you do the same?

I think DD has been a little high handed in the way he has gone about his job at times, and could have explained his reasoning better. His overturning of RA decisions was a deplorable mistake that should never have happened. That being said, he has done a lot of his job quietly and with great distinction. McM has done well and is very popular. I might have liked him to be a bit more innovative or hands on with the government, but every delegate has their own style, and he was, perhaps, what TNP needed at the moment - a period of calm and stability with a steady hand on the tiller.
 
"the biggest failure of McM's delegacy is his failure to give proper oversight to the army. Sometimes, he has admitted, he has not even known about operations until after they have taken place. I think that is unacceptable in a delegate. but it will be up to the next delegate how much of a hand they keep on the army"

Sadly, I think this is correct. Though most of these operations occurred after midnight by time, and I would often be in bed. They are played out based on who shows up at the time - so I wasn't often aware of what had happened until the next day. It was definitely the case that at first, I wouldn't know about it until someone pointed it out to me. Blue Wolf II thankfully took this on board and told Gladio that I had to be constantly kept informed of what was going on or planned. I would always know immediately after (or if I was online, beforehand) if something had happened.

The collaboration with TBR really disappointed me and I wasn't aware of that until the announcement. I informed the army immediately after that this should not happen again and not while I am CC. But I largely agree with your criticism, it should have been handled better. You've paid me many compliments about my term and I can accept the good with the bad.
 
Thank you for your response Flem.

Delegate - McM. You are free to comment on anything critical the candidates say of you on my thread. I value open honest two-way communication. I was new to NS and you showed patience. Id like to see you still have a role in government going forward.
 
Follow up question to Lord Nhaws, personal what is your opinion on me as Deputy? Would you retain me during your speakership if elected? What could the speakers office do to better serve the RA and get legislatiom debated/voted on? To encourage new members to join and current members not to be removed for inactivity?
 
PaulWallLibertarian42:
As for me the speakership is locked up I know who I am voting for. However I do have one question for Lord Nhwas what will you bring differently that current speaker Zvet doesnt? What makes you think you can do a better job? And if elected would you keep zyvet on as a deputy?
Voting for me is voting for more of the same, only with different time zone preferences.

I'm not running because I think I can do a better job, I'm running because I think that having Mall be the only opposition to Zyvet would be kind of... ehh...

Whether I'll keep Zyvet as Deputy would depend on whether Zyvet wants to be Deputy. If Zyvet wants to go someplace else, there's no stopping them

All in all, stop questioning me! My intentions are so simple you wouldn't even possibly begin to understand them!

-Olvey

OlveyEdit:
PaulWallLibertarian42:
Follow up question to Lord Nhaws, personal what is your opinion on me as Deputy? Would you retain me during your speakership if elected? What could the speakers office do to better serve the RA and get legislatiom debated/voted on? To encourage new members to join and current members not to be removed for inactivity?

You're very enthusiastic and eager to learn, doing stuff and taking names and whatnot. Keep it up man! No matter what I'm sure either Zyvet or I would retain you for the deputy speakership.

The Speaker's Office could really do more reporting on legislation. If we are still able to edit the newsbox, updating it frequently with legislation that is currently being debated/voted upon is definitely a good thing to do. Weekly reports could do more reports on the legislation that is being debated upon, perhaps salient points brought up by different RA members during debate.

I think that most people who are even interested in joining the forum would consider joining the RA if they have any vested interest in the region. Promoting new members to join the RA is linked very much to regional policy on encouraging forum activity.

I think that in order to prevent inactivity, we should consider having prompts for members who have not voted for the last 2 legislative votes or telegram members on NS who have not logged onto the forums in the last 15 days.

Ultimately I think that all these reforms are things that we as Deputy Speakers can already do. Whether they work or not, I haven't a clue, but I'm just throwing ideas around, and anyone can pick them up.
 
If possible, I am still waiting for other candidates to respond. I have not cast a ballot yet, and I'd like to see these answers so I may be informed. I am waiting for a candidate to come sweep me off my feet. I am still trying to keep an open mind until I vote.
 
What role does the VD (being chairperson of the Security Council) feel the NPA plays in regional security?

The NPA in terms of dealing without external regional threats are pivotal to the region. That said the greatest security IMO will always be afforded by the high influence afforded to the members of the Security Council. In there the real Delegacy protection lies.

How does the SC and NPA cooperate to address security threats? Or is there any cooperation?

Intel sharing is a door that swings both ways.

If there isnt cooperation, how as VD would you encourage cooperation? Or is there even need of it?

I'm not privy to how much goes on at the moment, but the branches of government seem more often than not to work as a well oiled machine, and thankfully I have good ties with the NPA so I'd like to think it would be an asset.

What exactly is a Security Threat?

Anyone who threatens the security of the region or would seek to do it harm by misdeeds.

If elected VD would you use the term "security threat" to bar someone from regional participation whom you or a member of the SC just plain didnt like?

I don't think I have anyone I don't like :P So no.

What is your opinion about Tyr's Hand Party? Do you feel the commanders who are pushing for the military to be divorced of regional oversite except for that by the MoD, could be potential security risks? Why or why not?

I don't see seeking a slight amount of independence while still answering to the government at the end of the day as a problem. I identified with Tyr's Hand because they spoke sense while not being in your face about it. Good combination.

As VD, what role should you play on encouraging regional members to participate in the NPA? Also, VD role on encouraging new players on the RMB to partipate on the regional offsite forum and government?

I'm not sure if I'll still retain my Chief of Staff status. What I will say is this though, RMB participation does not always equate to forum participation, this is not a fault of the government just not essentially a desire of the player. We have mass communication tools available to us which are utilized. If members wish to join they're always welcome to.

What is your opinion of Flemingovia's platform to declare all RA Applicants a risk and deny them, triggering a vote?

As much as I like Flem, and I do, it's just not something I can agree with. It would tie a lot of people up in unneeded red tape.

As VD would you just endotart and maintain a 2nd highest count, chair the SC, and review RA Applications? Or would you seek the Delegate-Elect to appoint you to a ministry? If so which Ministry would you seek?

I believe the question of me continuing my currently serving Ministerial position has been raised, at this point I see no reason not to continue.

Do you have a preference on who gets elected Delegate - whom you serve with? Who?

Nope, they're all great candidates.

Finally, what is your opinion on the job(s) of current Delegate/Vice Delegate team of McM and DD? What would you do differently? What would you do the same?

I adored working with McM and it's thanks to him I'm here, DD's witty and off-key charming too. They did a great job and I wouldn't fault either of them.
 
Thank you for your responses Abacathea. I do have one follow up question for you,not nessicary to the role of Vice Delegate, but has to do with the executive government in general. It also relates to the Military and The Political Party you are affiliated with.

The Platform of Tyr's hand states as follows:
But what will happen when a new Delegate takes over? Will the NPA be subject to the whimsies of a new administration that might not have the NPA's best interests in mind, or will we form an identity that unifies and defines the North Pacific Army?

It is the opinion of Tyr's Hand that the North Pacific Army should have operational independence with effective oversight. This means that the North Pacific Army has control of its own affairs on a day to day basis, with oversight being provided by the Minister of Defence, and that the Regional Assembly shall only intervene when extraordinary circumstances present themselves, such as a breach of law or operational professionalism.


It does not mention Oversight and DELEGATE in the same sentence. And also expresses intrests that the Delegates Desires and wishes (whimsies) are not important.

I personally feel the Delegate should be the Commander in chief of the military and the Minister of Defense and NPA serve at the pleasure of the TNP citizens and behest and pleasure of the DELEGATE. This difference prevents me from seeking membership with Tyr's hand at this time, though I try to actively participate with the NPA when called into service.

My question is:
Should the NPA act totally independent of the delegacy and only answer to the Defense Ministry? Or is the Delegate Commander in Chief of the Military and the buck stops with them. The MoD is simply an employee on the executive cabinet serving at the pleasure of the Delegate?
 
Delegates:

On The Military of The North Pacific...

Since Transilvania and Scotland there has been critism of The NPA, despite the raw data from kiwi showing the NPA is mostly a detagging and regional support outfit, while raiding has been on the rise lately, data has shown it to be 13% of the operations tied with liberations. With Tyr's Hand Political party made up of key commanders of the NPA calling for increased independence of the Military to act unto itself on it's day to day affairs and answer to the Minister in charge of Defense and no mention of the Delegate in their platform except to state (paraphrase) "should the NPA be at the whims of the next delegate?"

What role does the Delegate play with the NPA? Should a Delegate have a hands off approach and let the Defense Minister run the Military independent of the Government? Or does the Buck stop with the Delegacy and the MoD and NPA answer to the Delegate and the region?


The role of the Delegate in relation to the NPA is that the Delegate is the Commander in Chief. This means that the Delegate is ultimately responsible for the actions of the NPA.

The NPA should be allowed to run its own internal affairs with relative freedom as to its own organizational and policy affairs. However, the NPA should not be so autonomous that it is allowed to act in any way that is potentially damaging to the region. The NPA should have a clear mission as a whole. That mission should directly support the security and prosperity of the region. Military actions should have a clear objective and that objective be of strategic value to the region. No military action should be arbitrary or be an action for the sake of action. There are plenty of valid missions to engage in that are directly related to the security of the region than to waste time and resources on random actions without strategic value.

The buck stops with the Delegate.



What Role should the RA play in oversite? Should it not be involved at all? Except in things otherwise stated in the legal code? I.e. the ability to hold a vote to recall forces.

The RA has the authority to declare war. The RA is completely within it's bounds to establish things like oversight committees if it should choose to do so. Should the RA get involved in strategic planning of military operations? Not really - that is the domain of the chain of command of the NPA and the Delegate.

What would you do to enhance a positive image of the NPA?

And how would you help the Defense Ministry to get more active involvement among TNPers?"


I would increase recruitment activities and create military exchange programs for the training of foreign military organizations and the study of foreign military organizations' strategies and tactics.


Kiwi recently suggested the ranking structure may need some overhaul. Do you agree? And if so what rank changes would you recommend?

I agree that there should be an overhaul in ranking structure and that the structure be related to creating a clear chain of command and specialization of functions. For instance, you could create 'divisions' that specialize in defending, raiding, etc.,,, that are responsible to an executive chain of command so that their activities can be better coordinated and exercised. An organizational 'ladder' is needed if you intend to get the NPA numbers up into the order of 100 or more nations.

If you have 100 nations in the NPA, you could structure it like a brigade with one or more battalions of several companies, and several companies arranged in platoons or fire teams. The organizational ladder should reflect and change with the number of nations in the NPA so that operations can be carried off in a more efficient and effective manner. (Old military man, me. :P )



The North Pacific Navy Bill.

What are your feelings about this? Should the NPA be renamed with a Navy Theme? Or do you support a seperate branch of TNP Military being formed? Would or Could a seperate branch help bolster membership and spur other TNPers to get involved?


It would largely be a duplication of services unless the Navy serves a different type of mission than the NPA. A 'Navy' could be a good regional promotion if it consisted largely of puppet nations that go about the NS world as a PR scheme.


What do you feel about Tyr's Hand? And the military leadership so adament about operating independently from the executive government? Or the perception of that aim atleast.


Tyr's Hand has a lot of good ideas and I understand their concern. I do not think that the NPA should operate independently of the government. The function of the NPA is to defend the region and the region's interests. Within the scope of that mission, the NPA can operate with relative autonomy under standing orders. As I said earlier, random actions for the sake of activity can lead to some nasty problems in the foreign affairs area if those random actions do not fall under the scope of the NPA's mission.

Military operations should have clear objectives be conducted for objective reasons.

On Regional Participation and Newcomers.

What role do new players fit into in TNP? Should n00bz lurk more or be able to participate right away?


Lurking is OK by me. But I would like to see lurkers become more involved in general. Perhaps as members of the NPA. ;)

I also think lurkers could be drawn out to participate a little more with a Delegate such as myself. I know how to pique the curiosity of lurkers and draw them out to participate. ;)

With around 5,000 nations in the region, how do you encourage more players behind said nations to get involved in the regional forum and government? R3n has suggested a home affairs department. Do you think such a program would be successful? Why or Why Not? And do you have any alternative proposals?

A Home Affairs department is a duplication of services. A voluntary program that encourages the better known citizens of the region and government to get active on the RMB is a better idea.

On RA Membership.

Do you feel regional government being open to all who wish to participate is a good thing? Or as Vice Delegate Candidate Flemingovia suggests a hinderance? Do you Support Flems idea to reject every RA Applicant in the future as a "security threat" and trigger the RA body to vote on if they want the applicant in or not?


I think an all-inclusive government that is open to universal participation is a good thing. I also believe that we need to put into place some kind of safeguards to make sure that these people maintain a certain level of activity before becoming RA members.

As for the RA to vote on the admission of RA members - it smacks of elitism. I would rather have an activity level requirement of new nations first before admitting them to the RA. We want people to not just show up and vote, or show up and vanish. We want them to be active first before they join the RA.

Perhaps some kind of 'naturalization' test before RA membership is granted to show that the applicant knows something about how the government is structured and how the Constitution is (supposed) to work. Such a test could be designed by those interested in being Professors at TNP University.

Vice Delegate Race

Do you have a preference on who gets elected Vice Delegate - whom you serve with? Who?


I would like to see Flem as Vice Delegate if I am elected Delegate. The differences between us would make for a very lively interaction that would, all things considered, would be different than anything else TNP has seen before.

With any other candidate for Delegate other than myself, I would suspect that Flemingovia would function purely as an obstructionist as I don't think that the other candidates seem to take him too seriously as a candidate for Vice Delegate. A Roman-Flemingovia team would be different, that's for sure. So different in fact that we might actually see some real change for the better. And I would guarantee it would be fun for all involved.
 
Thank you Roman. I particularly like your view or organizing the NPA into Units ;) no matter who gets elected. It would be nice to see the NPA adopt something similar.
 
My question is:
Should the NPA act totally independent of the delegacy and only answer to the Defense Ministry? Or is the Delegate Commander in Chief of the Military and the buck stops with them. The MoD is simply an employee on the executive cabinet serving at the pleasure of the Delegate?

Your question seems to answer itself. Tyr's hand seeks to desire the MoD to have the discretion of operational decisions. However, as the MoD answers to the Delegate, the chain of command is still established.

What I believe Tyr's is aiming for, and is something I advocated was the notion that despite the desires of the Delegate and the MoD the RA could turn around at any point and vote to halt an op. This was something that concerned me when it was first raised and still does. However it's unlikely to change anytime soon as the current law allows for the above.
 
flemingovia:
I think DD has been a little high handed in the way he has gone about his job at times, and could have explained his reasoning better. His overturning of RA decisions was a deplorable mistake that should never have happened. That being said, he has done a lot of his job quietly and with great distinction.
Thank you. :D

I didn't like the idea of rejecting RA applicants at first, hence my early decision with Douria, but I'm developing a taste for it now. :yes:
 
Democratic Donkeys:
flemingovia:
I think DD has been a little high handed in the way he has gone about his job at times, and could have explained his reasoning better. His overturning of RA decisions was a deplorable mistake that should never have happened. That being said, he has done a lot of his job quietly and with great distinction.
Thank you. :D

I didn't like the idea of rejecting RA applicants at first, hence my early decision with Douria, but I'm developing a taste for it now. :yes:
Goes great with some Kimchi. :lol:
 
Thank you Abacathea and thank you DD and Roman for the witty banter to keep folks entertained.

Mr.Donkeys, Do you have any questions for your potential succesor, The Vice Delegate Candidates?
 
I know these are very delayed Paul, and my apologies for that. Here you go:

What role does the Delegate play with the NPA? Should a Delegate have a hands off approach and let the Defense Minister run the Military independent of the Government? Or does the Buck stop with the Delegacy and the MoD and NPA answer to the Delegate and the region?
One of the NPA's purposes is to implement the defense and diplomatic policies adopted by the Executive Government, which in turn is lead by the Delegate. As a result, some degree of involvement by the Delegate is necessary. I cannot answer what the ideal role is in abstract theoretical terms. I will instead answer what my role will be if I am elected Delegate. I will work with the MoD and Minister of Home Affairs to make sure they coordinate NPA recruitment efforts. I will facilitate the diplomatic communications necessary so that the NPA can frequently run training operations jointly with our allies. I will be in close contact with the MoD to make sure that any training operations the NPA gets involved in do not contradict our foreign policy. And finally, I will communicate clear instructions to the MoD on how to command the NPA, when a formal military engagement is required by diplomatic or security circumstances. I do not intend to get involved in the day-to-day running of the NPA, e.g., things like command structure, training (besides what I mentioned above), and operational details.

What Role should the RA play in oversite? Should it not be involved at all? Except in things otherwise stated in the legal code? I.e. the ability to hold a vote to recall forces.
There is a fine line to be drawn between oversight and interference. On one hand, if the RA is required to approve of every detail related to an NPA deployment, the NPA will be paralyzed and become useless. On the other hand, the RA does need to remain aware of the NPA's actions and be able to respond to them when necessary. I believe that some of the criticism at the beginning of this current term about the lack of timely announcements of NPA operations was valid. But Acting MoD Gladio did a good job addressing these concerns in the remainder of the term. The current state of affairs appears to be close to the sweet spot.

What would you do to enhance a positive image of the NPA?
The amount of work Gladio and the MoD staff have put into turning the NPA into an effective force is underappreciated in the RA. I believe better communication of the NPA's successes and performance in the battlefield would raise awareness among our members, and at the same time also boost recruitment efforts. Which brings us to the next question...

And how would you help the Defense Ministry to get more active involvement among TNPers?
Defense and Home Affairs will be working to intensify recruitment both forum-side (by PMing new members and advertising) and game-side (by telegramming active WA nations).

Kiwi recently suggested the ranking structure may need some overhaul. Do you agree? And if so what rank changes would you recommend?
First, let's distinguish between ranking structure and command structure. To the extent that ranks are independent from how the NPA is commanded, having plenty of them is not a major issue. It provides members with an incentive to continue their good work in the army, and provides means for recognizing older members that choose to take a step back or completely retire. The command structure on the other hand ought to be consolidated. Given the current number of troops we have, a hierarchy of 3-4 commanding officers should be sufficient.

What are your feelings about this [the North Pacific Navy Bill]? Should the NPA be renamed with a Navy Theme? Or do you support a seperate branch of TNP Military being formed? Would or Could a seperate branch help bolster membership and spur other TNPers to get involved?
I will be voting against the North Pacific Navy Bill. We have been using the name North Pacific Army for close to a decade, it's part of the regional identity, and I do not see a good reason to do away with it. A separate branch would be extraneous, complicating administration for no reason. We can instead bolster membership by focusing on recruitment for the already existing single branch.

What do you feel about Tyr's Hand? And the military leadership so adament about operating independently from the executive government? Or the perception of that aim atleast.
As I stated in my campaign thread, I largely align with Tyr's Hand, and was involved in drafting their platform statement.

What role do new players fit into in TNP? Should n00bz lurk more or be able to participate right away?
New players should feel welcome to get involved in the Government right away. Even more, we should make sure to actively encourage them and provide them with opportunities to do so. That's the best way for a region to develop and sustain an active and dedicated member base.

With around 5,000 nations in the region, how do you encourage more players behind said nations to get involved in the regional forum and government? R3n has suggested a home affairs department. Do you think such a program would be successful? Why or Why Not? And do you have any alternative proposals?
Well, obviously I think my proposed policy will be successful :P . I think this question is geared more towards other candidates.

Do you feel regional government being open to all who wish to participate is a good thing? Or as Vice Delegate Candidate Flemingovia suggests a hinderance? Do you Support Flems idea to reject every RA Applicant in the future as a "security threat" and trigger the RA body to vote on if they want the applicant in or not?
I disagree with Flem's proposed policy, and if VD security checks degenerate to that, I will seek to have that power repealed. The open and inclusive community has been one of TNP's defining characteristics for several years now, and Flem's proposal directly contradicts this. Instead, we should be looking to enhance this characteristic of our community, and make it easier for those who wish to participate to do so.

Do you have a preference on who gets elected Vice Delegate - whom you serve with? Who?
I voted for Aba. As I already said above I do not agree with Flem's approach to RA applications, and the other two Delegates are promising to either do nothing or destroy the region. Not exactly a hard choice :P . Having said that, I am not voting for Aba as the lesser of four evils. I believe he will do a good job carrying out his Security duties. If I become Delegate, I plan to invite him to continue as Minister of World Affairs, and I believe this and the Vice Delegate role synergize excellently.
 
Thx r3n I just saw this responses. I have a lor to think about. And not a lot of time. The polls close in about 18 hours. Ive been waiting to give the other candidates time to respond.
 
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