NS House of Cards - Character RP [OOC/Open/NEW]

[Lykens]

Are we allowed to change flaws?

I'm debating on Blackburn kicking alcoholism for something else.

[Liecthenbourg]

Well, now the media is going to be focused on that incident that happened in the Senate.

*Meanwhile in the House*

10 points if you get this reference.

[Waztaskio]

Daniella Johnson - Libertarian Party

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Account Name: Sulania
Occupation: Senator of New Mexico
Party Position(s): Member

Positions in Government: Senator of New Mexico

Constituency: New Mexico
Political Ideology: Libertarian Moderate
Age: 32
State of Birth: Noth Dakota
Education: Alma Mater is the University of New Mexico
Family: Alexander Jones Sr. (Father), Harriet Jones (Mother), Alexander Jones Jr. (Brother), Gary Johnson (Husband).
Background: Born on December 7th, 1977, in Minot, North Dakota, to Alexander Jones Sr and Harriet Jones. Her father was a public school teacher, and her mother worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Originally a member of the Republican Party, she ran for state legislature of New Mexico with Republican backing. After the public revelation of her having an affair with a man besides her husband, she lost Republican backing and lost her seat in the State Legislature. She officially joined the Libertarian Party after the incident and made public apology and regained some of her previous fame. She ran for the Senator position of New Mexico as an Independent and was narrowly successful against the other candidates. She is still on her first term, and is trying to maintain her reputation as to continue for her second term.
Politician Base: Loosely based off of Gary Johnson, Previous Governor of New Mexico. Presidential Candidate for Libertarians in 2012.
Support Base: The LGBTQ Community, Young Voters, Immigrants, Libertarians, Corporations.
Weakness/flaw: Is infertile and cannot have children. Can let anger get the better of her in some situations. Had an affair that nearly ruined her political career.
Likes: Small Federal Government, Same-Sex Marriage, Pro-Choice, Secular Government, Liberalization of Drugs, Education, Fewer Business Regulations.
Dislikes: Ignorance, Big Government, Pro-Life, China, Welfare, Left/Right Extremism.
Any Questions from the Public to be answered? N/A
RP Sample: Mass Effect: Freedom Rising, Assassin's Creed: Spring of Nations.
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Is this good?

Going to move this to another OP.

[Waztaskio]

*Meanwhile in the House*

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10 points if you get this reference.

I GOT THAT REFERENCE!

[Liecthenbourg]

10 points if you get this reference.

I GOT THAT REFERENCE!

[Rephesus]

*Meanwhile in the House*

10 points if you get this reference.

Cory...

[The Grand Republic of Hannover]

*Meanwhile in the House*

10 points if you get this reference.

Good one

[Bujahla]

So some fat jokes and prayer objections are being reported instead of the shooting in Tucson? If the Media can be so easily distracted then this only makes my job easier.

No, you can assume the media is all over the Giffords shooting. These are just side things that are happening. National news is Giffords, and the senate is part of it. John Stewart brought up both, and the fat part since it's funny :3.

Daniella Johnson - Libertarian Party

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Account Name: Sulania
Occupation: Senator of New Mexico
Party Position(s): Member

Positions in Government: Senator of New Mexico

Constituency: New Mexico
Political Ideology: Libertarian Moderate
Age: 32
State of Birth: Noth Dakota
Education: Alma Mater is the University of New Mexico
Family: Alexander Jones Sr. (Father), Harriet Jones (Mother), Alexander Jones Jr. (Brother), Gary Johnson (Husband).
Background: Born on December 7th, 1977, in Minot, North Dakota, to Alexander Jones Sr and Harriet Jones. Her father was a public school teacher, and her mother worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Originally a member of the Republican Party, she ran for state legislature of New Mexico with Republican backing. After the public revelation of her having an affair with a man besides her husband, she lost Republican backing and lost her seat in the State Legislature. She officially joined the Libertarian Party after the incident and made public apology and regained some of her previous fame. She ran for the Senator position of New Mexico as an Independent and was narrowly successful against the other candidates. She is still on her first term, and is trying to maintain her reputation as to continue for her second term.
Politician Base: Loosely based off of Gary Johnson, Previous Governor of New Mexico. Presidential Candidate for Libertarians in 2012.
Support Base: The LGBTQ Community, Young Voters, Immigrants, Libertarians, Corporations.
Weakness/flaw: Is infertile and cannot have children. Can let anger get the better of her in some situations. Had an affair that nearly ruined her political career.
Likes: Small Federal Government, Same-Sex Marriage, Pro-Choice, Secular Government, Liberalization of Drugs, Education, Fewer Business Regulations.
Dislikes: Ignorance, Big Government, Pro-Life, China, Welfare, Left/Right Extremism.
Any Questions from the Public to be answered? N/A
RP Sample: Mass Effect: Freedom Rising, Assassin's Creed: Spring of Nations.
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Is this good?

Going to move this to another OP.

Accepted, but raise the age to 36+

[The Grand Republic of Hannover]

@The only other Republican in the House: Would you like to draft a bill that gives tax cuts to small businesses?

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

For the third party candidates:

They can be in the Constitution Party or Libertarian Party too, but let's have them in as Independents, on paper. Otherwise it'd be hard to put them in the Senate.

[Sulania]

So some fat jokes and prayer objections are being reported instead of the shooting in Tucson? If the Media can be so easily distracted then this only makes my job easier.

No, you can assume the media is all over the Giffords shooting. These are just side things that are happening. National news is Giffords, and the senate is part of it. John Stewart brought up both, and the fat part since it's funny :3.

Going to move this to another OP.

Accepted, but raise the age to 36+

Edited it to 36.

Hmm, how to make my first post...

[Bujahla]

For the third party candidates:

They can be in the Constitution Party or Libertarian Party too, but let's have them in as Independents, on paper. Otherwise it'd be hard to put them in the Senate.

This.

@The only other Republican in the House: Would you like to draft a bill that gives tax cuts to small businesses?

You can assume support from fictional characters.

[Sulania]

For the third party candidates:

They can be in the Constitution Party or Libertarian Party too, but let's have them in as Independents, on paper. Otherwise it'd be hard to put them in the Senate.

Dang it! Forgot to do that. Sorry...

Edited.

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

Edited.

Perfectly fine, no worries.

[Waztaskio]

Prepare to be blown away!

To: United States Congress, Senate, United States of America Date: 1/10/2001 112th Congress, 1st Session, S.100 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Preamble In response to the attacks against congresswomen Gabriel Giffords, I propose we initiate a new campaign against Terrorism. Body To protect and promote the public safety and interstate commerce by enhancing responsiveness to domestic threats of terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as ‘Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act’. SEC. 2. NATIONAL DOMESTIC TERRORISM INCIDENT CLEARINGHOUSE. (a) IN GENERAL- The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ‘Director’) shall establish and maintain a national clearinghouse for information on incidents of crime and terrorism-- (1) committed against or directed at any member of the immediate family of a United States official, a United States judge, a Federal law enforcement officer, or an official whose killing would be a crime under section 1114 of title 18 U.S.C.; or (2) further acts of 'domestic terrorism' as defined by 18 U.S.C. Section 2331(5). (b) CLEARINGHOUSE- The clearinghouse established under subsection (a) shall-- (1) accept, collect, and maintain information on incidents described in subsection (a) that is submitted to the clearinghouse by Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, by law enforcement agencies of foreign countries, and by victims of such incidents; (2) collate and index such information for purposes of cross-referencing; (3) upon request from a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency, or from a law enforcement agency of a foreign country, provide such information to assist in the investigation of an incident described in subsection (a); and (4) provide all-source integrated analysis to other Federal agencies and State and local law enforcement agencies. © SCOPE OF INFORMATION- The information maintained by the clearinghouse for each incident shall, to the extent practicable, include-- (1) the date, time, and place of the incident; (2) details of the incident; (3) any available information on suspects or perpetrators of the incident; and (4) any other relevant information. (d) DESIGN OF CLEARINGHOUSE- The clearinghouse shall be designed for maximum ease of use by participating law enforcement agencies. (e) PUBLICITY- The Director shall publicize the existence of the clearinghouse to law enforcement agencies by appropriate means. (f) RESOURCES- In establishing and maintaining the clearinghouse, the Director may-- (1) through the Attorney General, utilize the resources of any other department or agency of the Federal Government; and (2) accept assistance and information from private organizations or individuals. (g) COORDINATION- The Director shall carry out the Director’s responsibilities under this section in cooperation with the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, the Department of Homeland Security, and such other agencies as may be necessary. (h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- There are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2030 such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF DOMESTIC TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS. (a) DESIGNATION- (1) IN GENERAL- The Attorney General is authorized to designate an organization as a domestic terrorist organization in accordance with this subsection if the Attorney General finds that-- (A) the organization is a domestic organization; (B) the organization engages in 'domestic terrorism' as defined by 18 U.S.C. Section 2331(5) or retains the capability and intent to engage in terrorist activity; and © the terrorist activity or terrorism of the organization threatens the security of United States nationals or the national security of the United States. (2) PROCEDURE- (A) NOTICE- (i) TO CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS- Seven days before making a designation under this subsection, the Attorney General shall, by classified communication, notify the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the President pro tempore, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader of the Senate, and the members of the relevant committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate, in writing, of the intent to designate an organization under this subsection, together with the findings made under paragraph (1) with respect to that organization, and the factual basis therefore. (ii) PUBLICATION IN FEDERAL REGISTER- The Secretary shall publish the designation in the Federal Register seven days after providing the notification under clause (i). (B) EFFECT OF DESIGNATION- (i) For purposes of section 2339B of title 18, a designation under this subsection shall take effect upon publication under subparagraph (A)(ii). (ii) Any designation under this subsection shall cease to have effect upon an Act of Congress disapproving such designation. © FREEZING OF ASSETS- Upon notification under paragraph (2)(A)(i), the Secretary of the Treasury may require United States financial institutions possessing or controlling any assets of any organization included in the notification to block all financial transactions involving those assets until further directive from either the Secretary of the Treasury, Act of Congress, or order of court. (3) RECORD- (A) IN GENERAL- In making a designation under this subsection, the Attorney General shall create an administrative record. (B) CLASSIFIED INFORMATION- The Attorney General may consider classified information in making a designation under this subsection. Classified information shall not be subject to disclosure for such time as it remains classified, except that such information may be disclosed to a court ex parte and in camera for purposes of judicial review under subsection (b) of this section. (4) PERIOD OF DESIGNATION- (A) IN GENERAL- Subject to paragraphs (5) and (6), a designation under this subsection shall be effective for all purposes for a period of 2 years beginning on the effective date of the designation under paragraph (2)(B). (B) REDESIGNATION- The Attorney General may redesignate an organization as a domestic terrorist organization for an additional 2-year period at the end of the 2-year period referred to in subparagraph (A) (but not sooner than 60 days prior to the termination of such period) upon a finding that the relevant circumstances described in paragraph (1) still exist. The Attorney General also may redesignate such organization at the end of any 2-year redesignation period (but not sooner than 60 days prior to the termination of such period) for an additional 2-year period upon a finding that the relevant circumstances described in paragraph (1) still exist. Any redesignation shall be effective immediately following the end of the prior 2-year designation or redesignation period unless a different effective date is provided in such redesignation. The procedural requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3) shall apply to a redesignation under this subparagraph. (5) REVOCATION BY ACT OF CONGRESS- The Congress, by an Act of Congress, may block or revoke a designation made under paragraph (1). (6) REVOCATION BASED ON CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES- (A) IN GENERAL- The Attorney General may revoke a designation made under paragraph (1) or a redesignation made under paragraph (4)(B) if the Attorney General finds that-- (i) the circumstances that were the basis for the designation or redesignation have changed in such a manner as to warrant revocation; or (ii) the national security of the United States warrants a revocation. (B) PROCEDURE- The procedural requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3) shall apply to a revocation under this paragraph. Any revocation shall take effect on the date specified in the revocation or upon publication in the Federal Register if no effective date is specified. (7) EFFECT OF REVOCATION- The revocation of a designation under paragraph (5) or (6), or the revocation of a redesignation under paragraph (6), shall not affect any action or proceeding based on conduct committed prior to the effective date of such revocation. (8) USE OF DESIGNATION IN TRIAL OR HEARING- If a designation under this subsection has become effective under paragraph (2)(B), or if a redesignation under this subsection has become effective under paragraph (4)(B), a defendant in a criminal action or an alien in a removal proceeding shall not be permitted to raise any question concerning the validity of the issuance of such designation or redesignation as a defense or an objection at any trial or hearing. (b) JUDICIAL REVIEW OF DESIGNATION- (1) IN GENERAL- Not later than 30 days after publication of the designation in the Federal Register, an organization designated as a domestic terrorist organization may seek judicial review of the designation in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. (2) BASIS OF REVIEW- Review under this subsection shall be based solely upon the administrative record, except that the Government may submit, for ex parte and in camera review, classified information used in making the designation. (3) SCOPE OF REVIEW- The Court shall hold unlawful and set aside a designation the court finds to be-- (A) arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with law; (B) contrary to constitutional right, power, privilege, or immunity; © in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority, or limitation, or short of statutory right; (D) lacking substantial support in the administrative record taken as a whole or in classified information submitted to the court under paragraph (2); or (E) not in accord with the procedures required by law. (4) JUDICIAL REVIEW INVOKED- The pendency of an action for judicial review of a designation shall not affect the application of this section, unless the court issues a final order setting aside the designation. © DEFINITIONS- As used in this section-- (1) the term ‘terrorist activity’ has the meaning given that term in section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (18 U.S.C. 1182); (2) the term ‘classified information’ has the meaning given that term in section 1(a) of the Classified Information Procedures Act (18 U.S.C. App.); (3) the term ‘national security’ means the national defense, foreign relations, or economic interests of the United States; and (4) the term ‘relevant committees’ means the Committees on the Judiciary of the House and Senate. SEC. 4. REPORT ON DOMESTIC TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS. (a) IN GENERAL- The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations shall transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Judiciary of the Senate, by April 30 of each year, a full and complete report providing-- (1) detailed lists of all domestic acts of terrorism that were, in the opinion of the Director, of significance including the date, type of act, and property damages, injuries, or deaths; (2) all relevant information about the activities during the preceding year of any domestic terrorist group, and any umbrella group under which such terrorist group falls, known to be responsible for terrorist activities in the United States in the previous five years, including details on finances of the terrorist group; and, (3) A review of major domestic counterterrorism efforts undertaken in the previous year. (b) CLASSIFICATION OF REPORT- The report required in paragraph (a) shall, to the extent practicable, be submitted in an unclassified form and may be accompanied by a classified annex. © DEFINITIONS- (1) In this section, the term ‘domestic terrorism’ has the same definition as at 18 U.S.C. 2331. SEC. 5. SUSPENSION OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS. (a) IN GENERAL- Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to exemption from tax on corporations, certain trusts, etc.) is amended by redesignating subsection (p) as subsection (q) and by inserting after subsection (o) the following new subsection: ‘(p) SUSPENSION OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS- ‘(1) IN GENERAL- The exemption from tax under subsection (a) with respect to any organization described in paragraph (2), and the eligibility of any organization described in paragraph (2) to apply for recognition of exemption under subsection (a), shall be suspended during the period described in paragraph (3). ‘(2) TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS- An organization is described in this paragraph if such organization is designated or otherwise individually identified by the Attorney General as a domestic terrorist organization under section 3 of this Act. ‘(3) PERIOD OF SUSPENSION- With respect to any organization described in paragraph (2), the period of suspension-- ‘(A) begins on the later of-- ‘(i) the date of the first publication of a designation or identification described in paragraph (2) with respect to such organization, or ‘(ii) the date of the enactment of this subsection, and ‘(B) ends on the first date that all designations and identifications described in paragraph (2) with respect to such organization are rescinded pursuant to the law or Executive order under which such designation or identification was made. ‘(4) DENIAL OF DEDUCTION- No deduction shall be allowed under section 170, 545(b)(2), 556(b)(2), 642©, 2055, 2106(a)(2), or 2522 for any contribution to an organization described in paragraph (2) during the period described in paragraph (3). ‘(5) DENIAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE OR JUDICIAL CHALLENGE OF SUSPENSION OR DENIAL OF DEDUCTION- Notwithstanding section 7428 or any other provision of law, no organization or other person may challenge a suspension under paragraph (1), a designation or identification described in paragraph (2), the period of suspension described in paragraph (3), or a denial of a deduction under paragraph (4) in any administrative or judicial proceeding relating to the Federal tax liability of such organization or other person. ‘(6) ERRONEOUS DESIGNATION- ‘(A) IN GENERAL- If-- ‘(i) the tax exemption of any organization described in paragraph (2) is suspended under paragraph (1); ‘(ii) each designation and identification described in paragraph (2) which has been made with respect to such organization is determined to be erroneous pursuant to the law or Executive order under which such designation or identification was made; and ‘(iii) the erroneous designations and identifications result in an overpayment of income tax for any taxable year by such organization, credit or refund (with interest) with respect to such overpayment shall be made. ‘(B) WAIVER OF LIMITATIONS- If the credit or refund of any overpayment of tax described in subparagraph (A)(iii) is prevented at any time by the operation of any law or rule of law (including res judicata), such credit or refund may nevertheless be allowed or made if the claim therefore is filed before the close of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the last determination described in subparagraph (A)(ii). ‘(7) NOTICE OF SUSPENSIONS- If the tax exemption of any organization is suspended under this subsection, the Internal Revenue Service shall update the listings of tax-exempt organizations and shall publish appropriate notice to taxpayers of such suspension and of the fact that contributions to such organization are not deductible during the period of such suspension.’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE- The amendments made by this section shall apply to designations made before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. Enactment Clause Requires the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to establish and maintain a national clearinghouse for information on incidents of crime and terrorism committed or directed against officials of the federal government or incidents of Domestic Terrorism as defined by the PATRIOT Act. Requires the Director to report annually on domestic terrorist organizations. Establishes procedures for designation by the Attorney General of domestic terrorist organizations. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the suspension of the tax-exempt status of such organizations. Signed, Nicholas Joseph Fury Director of the FBI

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[Beta Test]

Was my application accepted?

[Lykens]

Prepare to be blown away!
‘(2) TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS- An organization is described in this paragraph if such organization is designated or otherwise individually identified by the Attorney General as a domestic terrorist organization under section 3 of this Act.

What if the Attorney General dislikes McDonald's, because he spilled hot coffee on himself once, from one of their establishments, and then declares them a terrorist organization?

[Rephesus]

And.. you broke the thread.

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[Waztaskio]

That is Hilarious....

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

Yeah that bill lacks the support of Congressman Andrews due to the public homophobia of the AG, we don't need the Human Rights Campaign or whatever they call that being branded as terrorists.

Edit: What the fuck is this witchcraft.

[Waztaskio]

Maybe it will fix itself! Just maybe...

[Mishmahig]

Yeah that bill lacks the support of Congressman Andrews due to the public homophobia of the AG, we don't need the Human Rights Campaign or whatever they call that being branded as terrorists.

Edit: What the fuck is this witchcraft.

Despite the fearmongering by my comrade, Senator Brent will not reject this bill out of hand.

Also, gimme goodies and I'll support your other bill in the Senate.

OOC comment, of course, but as a member of the finance and oversight committees.....yeah.

[Sulania]

Hey guys, I just wanted to say how awes- ... What's going on? What is this nonsense?

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

Also, a word of advice to y'all congressman/senators that frequent gay bars and what not.

Andrews is likely to see you since he goes there plenty with his husband, and he won't say anything about you being there unless you publicly come out against gay marriage/rights.

He might even lie and say he saw you *stares at the AG* and get plenty of his friends from the gay bards to say you were there too, even if you weren't.

[Waztaskio]

Hey guys, I just wanted to say how awes- ... What's going on? What is this nonsense?

I broke the thread . Omg, i'm dieing...I swear to god I had no idea that would happen.