1st Greitbart Hosted Vice Delegate Debate
On the eve of May 4th, just 2 days before the election, Greitbart correspondent, Tlomz, held the first ever Greitbart Vice-Delegate Debate! The candidate participants included Brendog and Dinoium who participated for the full time as well as Deropia who participated for the beginning but had to leave to meet NPO officials on a tarmac. The debate lasted some time over an hour with 15 to 20 questions being asked from both the moderator and the crowd.
Pictured from left to right: Dinoium, Deropia, Brendog
Some of the key questions and responses are as follows: (note, unless stated the responses are not direct quotes)
What are some areas where you believe you could build on what Siwale did during his terms as VD? Did you see any missed opportunities or anything that didn't work well?
Deropia: Siwale has done an excellent job with great Regional Assembly presence especially so with the Line of Succession. Wants to do more with with endorsement counts.
Brendog: Applauds Siwale in SC work early in the term (suspensions amendment, activity work). Wants to take a more game side focus and have the SC interact with new citizens more.
Dinoium: Siwale did a great job and proves to be an example for future Vice Delegates who want to be successful. There isn't much to improve on.
What involvement do you have in TNP's government?
Brendog: Large amount of involvement in various ministries, with Ministership in Home Affairs currently. All around possesses a good amount of experience
Dinoium: Currently is part of the Foreign Affairs and Communications. I plan to make my own News Network for TNP (you could say a mini The Northern Light, so i'll publish my news network reports to Communications Ministry) And for Foreign Affairs, I'm going to start my diplomatic mission in Balder. I had not been Minister of either ministries but I hope because of my two ideas, that this will help me become a Deputy or perhaps even a Minister. I also am part of the NPA (Defense Ministry).
Should the VD have a close working relationship with the delegate?
Brendog: Yes of course, the Delegate and VD must maintain a close relationship to ensure the strength and efficiency of the region
Dinoium: Sort of. They must work together to ensure security and success of their respective positions but must give each other the room necessary to do their jobs without overreach.
After serving as VD, or even while serving, do you intend to seek a spot on the Security Council?
Brendog: Not while serving, potentially after depending on time. On a side note, a good number for SC membership is closer to 7 and maybe as high as 15.
Dinoium: "Yes, because the VD manages the SC, so if you want to manage it, you should be part of it." (direct quote)
How do you think the WADP is doing and do you have any ideas to modify or improve it?
Brenog: The WADP is doing fine as it is approaching 50 editions. It serves the region well and maintains consistent output which helps introduce new members into the region and gives recognition for being in the WA. Some potential additions would be more awards and more ability for recognition.
How well versed are you on Security Council procedure? Can you give us the basics as if you were introducing is to the concept for the first time?
Dinoium: "The basics of the SC, the SC, also known as the Security Council, helps protect the Delegate's power from being threatened from other WA nations, because whoever has the most endorsements in a region becomes the region's delegate, and since our region gives the delegate Executive and other powers which could give them the ability to make a dictatorship in the TNP, that's why we have the SC to protect the delegate from rising nations, if a nation reaches the requirements of being too powerful with Regional Influence and Endorsements, they will be warned by the SC to become part of the SC [should they meet other requirements and the situation arises] or be ejected or banned from the region to protect the delegate's power. The VD manages the SC and warns rising nations of a ban or ejection."(direct quote)
How accommodating would you be if in the event you reject a citizen application the RA requests specific details as to why you deemed that person to have failed a security check? How do you see that process playing out, what would you do in that scenario?
Brendog: It would be a combination of briefing the RA using reasons from the SC and various other reasons while not releasing too sensitive of information which may threaten regional security and/or other matters. On letting people back into the region after a ban/recommendation: It really depends on how they handle themselves and if they can be trusted by the TNP again. After years of observed good behavior, I could consider letting them back into the region.
Dinoium: If the RA asks why I rejected a citizenship, I would give details of course. I would like to satisfy the RA to the best of my ability when asked.
If they were to be elected as VD, what would their plans be for after their term
Brendog: Seek second term to continue work, then potentially take a break and see where you are in NS and TNP, focusing on RP or activity in other ministries
Dinoium: "Well every nation in TNP tries to contribute something for the TNP, most such as the ones who may be elected VD, may contribute time and endorsements, time to accept citizenships, fill in Delegate Vacancy, and warn people about becoming too powerful and to tell them to join the SC if the GA approves."(direct quote)
If the Delegate were suddenly absent, would you be able to fill in and what would you do?
Brendog: Stick to delegate plans and try best to work on areas/ministries I am not totally familiar with.
Dinoium: "If the Delegate is absent due to RL or some other reason, i would gladly take the role as acting Delegate. I would go into the WA and see Resolutions and Proposals, i would mainly be focusing on finding ones in the SC and ones that involve the fascist and Nazi regions. I would approve proposals to liberate them, a liberation in my words is to lockdown the region so it can't expand and spread it's influence and damage the NS community, sadly condemning the fascist or Nazi regions would only be a honor to them because not many nations or regions are Commended or Condemned, and even tho the Fascist and Nazi regions must be stopped and continue the fight against Fascism and Nazism, Condemning wouldn't be our greatest idea."(direct quote)
Closing Statement/Slogan (direct quotes.... duh)
Brendog: "Onwards we go, keep TNP going!"
Dinoium: "Remember, if you want somebody who you can trust and knows all about Endorsements and the SC, Vote Dinoium, Finally, A humble nation for the job!!"
Closing Remarks from Greitbart
Brendog brings experience and a well spoken platform to the table, boasting the most experience in cabinet affairs out of all the other candidates. Brendog's campaign page can be found
Here!
Dinoium is young gun looking for a chance who possesses a bright future and a 'go get em' attitude. They have a promising platform however lack some experience. Dinoium's campaign page can be found
Here!
Deropia is relatively new name, however is fitting in well and making waves in the TNP (Yes that is grammatically correct. I will fite you). They posses a solid platform with a good base of experience in that of WAA ministership. Deropia's campaign page can be found
Here!
Again I, on behalf of Greitbart, the truest news network in all of The North Pacific, would like to personally thank the candidates (Brendog, Dinoium, and Deropia) for coming out and participating in this debate! It was an honor to host and we wish you all the best in the ongoing elections! As for the audience, I thank you for your contributions and supply of questions to help the debate go smoothly!
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