I vow to serve the American people and always have their best interests in mind.

If I were a talented artist in any sense of the word I'd change my avatar so he's wearing a suit.

I didn't vote for him, but I will not undermine the current administration.

Byrd Man said
Well, like I've said a few times before, the American government system is the one I know best. I had planned to have "Politician CS's" when I started the OOC thread for people to fill out.

Since, most American presidents were either a Senator, Representative or State Governor before elected president, it would make more sense to create Politician Character Sheets prior to an election. Then you have a pool of Politicians who would then campaign for the office of president. He/She would then select a running mate, like in normal US Government election process. Once the election is complete, the President could then appoint his cabinet secretaries. Those folks not selected would remain in their political office. This way we are voting for the character, rather than the author.

The only time a politician was not elected, it was a General Officer who may or may not have served in a political office.

I already had my two presidential candidates fill out questionnaires a few pages back, answering in character. Of the two who filled it out, Mr. Shoe won when Wernher conceded so he's our president for this.

Gunther said
Since, most American presidents were either a Senator, Representative or State Governor before elected president, it would make more sense to create Politician Character Sheets prior to an election. Then you have a pool of Politicians who would then campaign for the office of president. He/She would then select a running mate, like in normal US Government election process. Once the election is complete, the President could then appoint his cabinet secretaries. Those folks not selected would remain in their political office. This way we are voting for the character, rather than the author.The only time a politician was not elected, it was a General Officer who may or may not have served in a political office.

Anyone can become president, Senator or not. As long as you are American and of age you can do it. The only real reason these guys have a heads up is because of money. Big companies back up them up financially along with donators.

Rising Sun said
Anyone can become president, Senator or not. As long as you are American and of age you can do it. The only real reason these guys have a heads up is because of money. Big companies back up them up financially along with donators.

Sure, but historically, what I said is not wrong.

MrShoe said
I vow to serve the American people and always have their best interests in mind.If I were a talented artist in any sense of the word I'd change my avatar so he's wearing a suit.

Something like this?

Rising Sun said
Something like this?

Lolz. Something like that.

There we go. Lookin a bit more presidential.

So what's the word Byrd Man? Working on the OOC?

PM me if this ever goes back on track.

Hey, guys... Fuck, I really hate doing this but I do need to put the game on hold, or at least my involvement in it. I've got stuff to deal with and it has my attention. I don't have time to join a new game, let alone run one that needs as much time and commitment as this one. I'm so sorry, but if someone wants to take over GM duties and run the game then I'd totally be cool with that. I'll give them my notes and ideas I had on the game system and how it was going to work.

If I were to start this RP, I would have each of the Authors create a politician who would be either a senator or representative in Congress. It might be better just to limit it to one house or the other. Since there are only two senators from each state, the senate would be the best place to start. Then once everyone has created a character, we then ask for volunteers to run for President.

The first rounds of the IC would be the election. US Politics are all about the Democrats and Republicans, but I would open it up to the Tea Party, the Libertarians, the Green Party, the Socialists and whatever other minor party is out there. Those candidates running for president could then choose their own VP/Running mate from the group of us. Once we the people have chosen POTUSA and VP, the Pres could then fill the primary secretary slots with us.

Once the new administration is established, then I would throw national and international issues at the new administration to deal with. As a Senator, we could the draft and recommend legislation to be discussed and potentially passed by the senate and the House of Representatives.

I write this because secretly, I would love to do this. The problem is, I am in four or five other RPs, have four young children and am about as busy as a one armed paper hanger. I would not be able to do this RP the justice it deserves. My posts/updates would go 2-3 weeks before I could respond. You guys would be all like, "Where the hell is Gunther?" I would say, "I'm here, but I haven't got time to respond to this yet." They you all would be like, "Frig this, I'm going back to my anime/steampunk/Harry Potter RP."...and so it would die. :(

Too late to throw my interest here?

^ I agree, I do like this set up a bit better. However, I think it'd be better to actually bar people in the RP from voting in the 'elections' - instead, invite people that aren't involved to come in, review all the applicants, and decide of their own accord as the citizens of the US. That way it would open it up for a little 'ooc rp' where various IC politicians may try to persuade the voters.

But again, and as is the case with Gunther, I'm much too busy to even join this RP, let alone run it.

Potentially, if it's still open, as I'm still reading through the posts and I'm a busy person :p

But I'd like to know if SecDef is still open? :D

AYoungWarthog said
Potentially, if it's still open, as I'm still reading through the posts and I'm a busy person :p But I'd like to know if SecDef is still open? :D

I was going to take SecDef if this gets going, but you're more than welcome to it :)

Ozymandias said
I was going to take SecDef if this gets going, but you're more than welcome to it :)

Ozymandias said
I was going to take SecDef if this gets going, but you're more than welcome to it :)

Well aren't you a kind young sir. lol