Washington (US Political RP ; Rep. & Dem. Debates ; IC)

by **Federal States of Xathuecia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:16 pm

Jackson: Thank you Senator - And now to you Senator Nudeau

by **Indian Empire** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:18 pm

My Campaign is specifically based off of the principles of The People, and we are not funded by the Billionaires. We are funded by the people, and this campaign is for the people. We want to do the most wonderful things to this country, and fix what has happened to what is supposed to be a People's Democracy. We are campaigning to get Money removed from Politics, and make it the people's choice of whom and how our country shall be run. We want to let people come as they please and stay if they so choose. I am here to get this country into a better spot than it is right now. In order to do this, we need to reduce the gap in wealth between the Top 1% and the bottom 90%. It is absurd that the Top 1% of Families in this country own as much wealth as the bottom 90% of families in this country. We are working for the 99% and there views, not the 1%. This country, in reality, is the richest country on Earth. Yet, do we feel rich. No. I want to change this. I stand up for the rights of minorities, and I stood against the war of Iraq, and even accurately predicted the repercussions of fighting this war. The War in Iraq was a bad move, and has not made the United States any safer. We need a president who will look at the long term effects, and a President that will not overreact at a suddenly occurring situation, and instead will remain calm, collected, and make a informed decision by hearing the voice of both sides. Because of the War in Iraq, we now have a more serious problem Called ISIS. These terrorists are more serious problems in Iraq than Saddam Hussein himself. I am running to fix the mess caused by some of our previous presidents, and react reasonably to every bill that shows up on my Oval Office Desk.

by **Federal States of Xathuecia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:29 pm

Barrage: Well thank you - Now to Senator Nemov

by **Federal States of Xathuecia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:30 pm

*Reserved for Senator Nemov*

by **Federal States of Xathuecia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:30 pm

Jackson: Well thank you all very much. Now to begin with, let us discuss the situation our veterans are currently in. This dominated the Republican Debate five days ago and how to aid this unique & patriotic group in up in the air. We start with you Senator Wells. How would you help our veterans and repay them for what they have done for our country?

by **Hillary Clinton 2016-2024** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:35 pm

To support are veterans who fought for our nation,I will give them atleast a $150 pension per month.i will also increase funding to to help wounded veterans.

by **Federal States of Xathuecia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:38 pm

*Applause follows as some chant: $150!!!!* Barrage: Senator Goran, what is your take on the matter? Do you agree with the giving of a pension to aid our veterans?

by **Southern Babylonia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:49 pm

"Yes, I think it would be an important step in the right direction. I also believe that we must take further action to ensure that job-training programs are available to veterans capable of working. With regards to those badly wounded while deployed, it is our duty to repay them for their service by ensuring that they have an income supplement sufficient to pay for their wellbeing - $25,000 a year. This will also go to those unable to work due to psychological trauma, which brings me to my last point: we have to be doing a far better job for our veterans' mental health. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is one of the greatest unseen tragedies that many of these warriors face every day. We need to be training more mental health professionals to work with Veterans' Affairs offices all across the nation."

(OOC: ~~I'll be away for a few minutes.~~ I'm back.)

by **Federal States of Xathuecia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:55 pm

*Enthusiastic Applause spreads as many approve of his answer* Barrage: You brought up many important points Senator Goran. One was the Veteran Affairs offices. So Senator Nudeau, how will you help our veterans but also help make the Veteran Affairs offices and service more efficient in aiding our past soldiers?

by **Indian Empire** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:00 pm

I agree with Senator Wells and Senator Goran, however, I do not feel that either plan goes far enough. In Fact, Our veterans deserve better care than either Senator Wells or Goran wants to give them. 25,000 dollars a year will only pay to keep them living, and will not help veterans with unexpected medical expenses. Senator Wells, $150 is nowhere in the ballpark of what you can live off of in a month. What I want to do, is quite similar the Senator Goran. But, I want Universal Health Care, so that way not only the general public, but veterans as well, will not have to worry about their medical costs and expenses. There's a reason the peoples of Scandinavia are so happy. It is because they do not have to worry about the everyday Burden of medical costs and paying for college, when the government takes care of it for them. That is what I want, and what I feel is best for our country.

OOC: I have dinner now. Could you either pause the debate while I have dinner or forward the questions directed at me to my TG's, where I will post a reply to the questions in the forums afterward :unsure:

by **Utopian Islands** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:48 pm

Just as Senator Nudeau finished his statement, debate viewers could hear a man yell "It's crunch time, America!".

The cameras turned to reveal Rep. Dom Finelli sauntering onto the stage to a mix of gasps and cheers. He wore a custom-tailored suit and dress shirt with no tie -- an unusual choice for a Presidential Debate. All eyes fixated on Finelli as he approached his podium. "You all can relax now. The showstopper's here", he declared to a divided reaction.

"Due to the snowstorm, my plane was delayed a bit. But I'm here and ready to mix it up".

by **Federal States of Xathuecia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:53 pm

Jackson: Well, hello Representative Finelli. While we were under the impression you were delayed and not coming, we welcome you. If you would like, please give us a quick introduction of your views and beliefs before we ask you the current question. Begin Representative.

by **Hillary Clinton 2016-2024** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:53 pm

Because no one is onstage,besides me,I would like to eleborate on my Veterans plan.All employed veterans would get 150 dollars a month,Unemployed $300,discluding normal unemployment benefits,and retired veterans would get $900 a month,discluding Social security benefits.Veterans seeking medical attention for injuries would not have to pays co-pays,and all other cost are covered in my health insurance plan.

OOC: I didn't know Finelli showed up,started typing for he gave his speech

by **Federal States of Xathuecia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:58 pm

Hillary Clinton 2016-2024 wrote:Because no one is onstage,besides me,I would like to eleborate on my Veterans plan.All employed veterans would get 150 dollars a month,Unemployed $300,discluding normal unemployment benefits,and retired veterans would get $900 a month,discluding Social security benefits.Veterans seeking medical attention for injuries would not have to pays co-pays,and all other cost are covered in my health insurance plan.

OOC: I didn't know Finelli showed up,started typing for he gave his speech

OOC: That's fine - Finelli, say you paused for Wells or something but go on to give your intro

by **Utopian Islands** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:04 pm

Ok Senator Wells, now that you're done describing your incredibly exciting plan, it's my time.

Hello America! I'm Dom Finelli, I put the radio on the internet, and when I'm President I will roll up my sleeves and go to work for each and every one of you. Because you, the American people are the ones who matter. Not these career politicians standing beside me who never had to do a hard day's work in their lives. Not the special interest groups in Washington. You, watching this debate right now. The small business owners, the parents, the real Americans. And I know this because I'm one of you. I was raised on welfare, and I went out there, started a business, and I made it.

We need to make America great again. We need to take care of our environment. We need to take care of our veterans. And we need to get our economy back on track and hardworking Americans back into the job market. And we'll do that together: Anything for America.

Thank you.

by **Federal States of Xathuecia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:09 pm

Jackson: Thank you Representative Finelli - now I ask you the current question: How will you help manage and fix our Veteran Affairs offices and create real opportunity for them?

by **Utopian Islands** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:17 pm

That's a great question, sir. This issue holds a special significance to me. My grandfather served in the Navy during World War 2, where he was brutally gunned down by a Nazi soldier. Many of my childhood friends joined the armed forces as a way of escaping from their disadvantaged upbringing. And I have to say, the current state of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is absolutely unacceptable. Over 300,000 veterans have died waiting for care. Corruption and incompetence have been excused, and politicians in Washington have done too little too slowly to fix it.

How would I fix it? First and foremost I'd increasing funding for post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and suicide prevention services to address our veterans’ invisible wounds. I'd increase funding for job training and placement services, as well as educational support and business loans. Finally, I'd bring the VA into the 21st century by expanding investments in state of the art technology to deliver best-in-class care quickly and effectively.

All Americans agree that we must do everything we can to help put our service men and women on a path to success as they leave active duty. These people sacrificed everything for us. The least we can do is give them the help they deserve.

by **Hillary Clinton 2016-2024** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:22 pm

I completely agree with Respresentative Finelli
However,I have one thing to add,We shouldn't cover alternative 'medicine' in any veterans healthcare bill,as that creates the illusion that it works.

by **Federal States of Xathuecia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:22 pm

Jackson: Candidates, order please. Thank you Senator Wells.

Barrage: Interesting response Representative Finelli - Let's change gears now, shall we? As Veteran Affairs has struggled with the intake and managing of, well veterans, another major part of our government is struggling. And that would be our current immigration system in regards to the illegal immigration occurring in large numbers. Your opponents on the Republican side such as Governor Williams have called for a radical exodus of illegal migrants. So Senator Nudeau, how would you tackle immigration? Do you oppose the radical thinking of Governor Williams?

by **The Boras** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:28 pm

From Rep. Sora Mikazuki's Twitter page (Read from bottom up):
OOC: I'll be going somewhere for a sometime. Probably be back after the debate ends.

@RepMikazuki Tweeted:
Well, that's the end of my Twitter banter. I'm going back to campaigning. Bye people.

@RepMikazuki Tweeted:
"Alternative Medicine"? What do you mean by that?. #DemDebate

@RepMikazuki Tweeted:
Mr Finelli, where's you get the money for funding? Would you decrease spending in a department?It's a bit vague. #DemDebate

@RepMikazuki Tweeted:
Good on Ms Wells to elaborate on her plan. Had me worried for a bit. #DemDebate

@RepMikazuki Tweeted:
Finelli certainly made a...bombastic entrance, hasn't he? #DemDebate

@RepMikazuki Tweeted:
In short: $150 is not enough. It is never enough. #DemDebate

@RepMikazuki Tweeted:
$150/month=$1800/year. US Average Poverty Line=$11770/year per person, according to the HHS Federal Poverty Level figures in 2015. #DemDebate

@RepMikazuki Tweeted:
Look, I believe in being thrifty. But $150/month is too far below the poverty line. #DemDebate

@RepMikazuki Tweeted:
An hour in and my eyes are already glazed. #DemDebate

by **Indian Empire** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:29 pm

Immigration, illegal or not, is a important issue, and should be to everyone. We didn't just naturally show up here. If you trace back your family tree far enough, we all come from somewhere. We are all immigrants here. I don't understand why the radical thinkers like Governor Williams want to deport all illegal immigrants. If you deport immigrants, you are deporting everyone in this country. Governor Williams' Ideas are essentially a cease and desist order to the United States of America. I will not execute such a action. It is a rather simple concept: We let people into this country, they can stay if they choose to, but we must make sure that our country remains safe in doing so. If we end up with another 9/11 style attack, the result will be our Republican Co-Leagues attempting to ban illegal immigration. I would not let a bill outlawing illegal immigration to pass, and I promise that I will veto such a bill if it ever makes it to my desk in the oval office.

by **Federal States of Xathuecia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:31 pm

Barrage: And you Senator Goran, Do you agree with Senator Nudeau’s opinions and plan? How would you tackle the issue of immigration?

by **Southern Babylonia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:41 pm

"Senator Nudeau and I agree wholeheartedly when it comes to immigration. Schemes like that of Governor Williams are ridiculous and ignorant, especially when considering the fact that a large percentage of the people currently in the country illegally are only considered illegal for having overstayed their visas. Look, we can disagree with the Republicans on how many people we should be letting in, but here's the deal: we need to stop thinking of undocumented immigrants as merely illegals, and start thinking of them as people. Is it truly a crime to escape conflict and poverty? To try to provide a better life for your family? Do we really want to call being a human being illegal? Here's my plan: we will create an easy path to citizenship for all undocumented immigrants, and we will get out of the business of destabilising the Central American countries that send us most of these refugees. That's my position: there is no excuse for turning away those who come here out of desperation."

by **Hillary Clinton 2016-2024** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:58 pm

OOC:Who's next?and is their going to be a democratic poll?

by **Federal States of Xathuecia** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:58 pm

Jackson: And you Senator Wells, what is your opinion on the matter of immigration and what is your solution?

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