The Land Of The Free: An American Political Roleplay (OOC)

[Dentali]

On a scale of selling lemonade as a Girl Scout to soliciting a bribe from a foreign power as the President, how illegal would it be for Prendergast to share a theoretical YouTube video professing a conspiracy theory about Vohoffsky being a spy? (He put it in his application after all, people believing that.)

youre allowed to say a lot about public officials without it being true, but he could sue you for character defamation and most people would probably think you're either an idiot for believing it or that its irresponsible for a public figure to be spreading disinformation.

Honestly though he could do it in a low key way, hire some people anonymously to share the video on social media using bots

[Gordano and Lysandus]

On a scale of selling lemonade as a Girl Scout to soliciting a bribe from a foreign power as the President, how illegal would it be for Prendergast to share a theoretical YouTube video professing a conspiracy theory about Vohoffsky being a spy? (He put it in his application after all, people believing that.)

youre allowed to say a lot about public officials without it being true, but he could sue you for character defamation and most people would probably think you're either an idiot for believing it or that its irresponsible for a public figure to be spreading disinformation.

Honestly though he could do it in a low key way, hire some people anonymously to share the video on social media using bots

That's fair enough. I just remember Trump did things like imply Ted Cruz's father was involved in the JFK assassination, so I assumed it had to be fair game to an extent. But alright! Bot accounts it is!

[Dentali]

youre allowed to say a lot about public officials without it being true, but he could sue you for character defamation and most people would probably think you're either an idiot for believing it or that its irresponsible for a public figure to be spreading disinformation.

Honestly though he could do it in a low key way, hire some people anonymously to share the video on social media using bots

That's fair enough. I just remember Trump did things like imply Ted Cruz's father was involved in the JFK assassination, so I assumed it had to be fair game to an extent. But alright! Bot accounts it is!

Trump also did the birther thing... yea not illegal per say but it will definitely hurt Pren's reputation and make him be taken less seriously

[Gordano and Lysandus]

That's fair enough. I just remember Trump did things like imply Ted Cruz's father was involved in the JFK assassination, so I assumed it had to be fair game to an extent. But alright! Bot accounts it is!

Trump also did the birther thing... yea not illegal per say but it will definitely hurt Pren's reputation and make him be taken less seriously

Well, Trump went on to win the nomination and the presidency... so it can't have hurt him too badly.

[Dentali]

Trump also did the birther thing... yea not illegal per say but it will definitely hurt Pren's reputation and make him be taken less seriously

Well, Trump went on to win the nomination and the presidency... so it can't have hurt him too badly.

Didnt make him any friends, and Prendergast is NOT Trump, Trump is a crazy unique case with a lot of other things going for him

[Gordano and Lysandus]

In fairness, I think I just had too much fun making the thumbnail for a shitty YT conspiracy video. XD

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

On a scale of selling lemonade as a Girl Scout to soliciting a bribe from a foreign power as the President, how illegal would it be for Prendergast to share a theoretical YouTube video professing a conspiracy theory about Vohoffsky being a spy? (He put it in his application after all, people believing that.)

Slander/10

[Dentali]

On a scale of selling lemonade as a Girl Scout to soliciting a bribe from a foreign power as the President, how illegal would it be for Prendergast to share a theoretical YouTube video professing a conspiracy theory about Vohoffsky being a spy? (He put it in his application after all, people believing that.)

Slander/10

Voh definitely has an advantage here, both in expertise, truth and maybe money

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

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Character Information Sheet

NS Nation Name:
Character Name: Daniel Staalman
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 45
Character Height: 180cm
Character Weight: 60kg
Character Position/Role/Job: Vohoffsky's personal lawyer and Head of the (secret) Covington Investigations Team
Appearance: Harvey Specter.
Character State of Origin: Bavaria
Character State of Residence: California
Character Party Affiliation: Republican
Main Strengths: Very thorough, attention to detail, driven and motivated, high-achieving, very good at analysis.
Main Weaknesses: Uncharismatic and hard-headed, stubborn and stiff.
Biography: German immigrant, very accomplished lawyer. Attended Harvard, got a qualification in Business and Tax Law. Worked at a middling law firm for some time, his brother got employed with Vohoffsky at the formation of Vohoffsky E-Holdings, Daniel got connected with Vohoffsky, Daniel got hired thanks to qualifications. Has been serving for quite some time, and is very loyal and happy with his position.
Other Info: Not a politician. This is Vohoffsky's personal lawyer and head of his private Prendergast investigation team.

I have read and accept the rules of the roleplay: The World Capitalist Confederation

Do Not Remove: 84721

[Agarntrop]

App with (more) recommended changes.

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Character Information Sheet

NS Nation Name: Agarntrop
Character Name: John Atang
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 56
Character Height: 6' 1''
Character Weight: 197 lbs
Character Position/Role/Job: Member of the United States House Education Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment (2007-), Member of the United States House Education Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services (2001-2007), Member of the United States House Committee on Education and Labor (2001-), Member of the United States House of Representatives for New York's 3rd Congressional District (2001-), Member of the New York State Assembly for the 46th State Assembly district (1999-2001).
Appearance:

Character State of Origin: New York
Character State of Residence: New York
Character Party Affiliation: Democratic
Main Strengths: Pragmatic, Passionate, Engaging, Persuasive
Main Weaknesses: Gaffe-prone, Carefree, Speaks before he thinks
Biography:

Atang was born on 17 June 1962 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, to Liberian parents John and Naomi Atang. He and his six siblings were raised solely by his mother, after his father left the family when Atang was 8 years old. Atang speaks publicly about the importance of fathers and the need to support them in seeking to be active in the lives of their children. He has written on the issue.

Atang grew up in Brooklyn. He studied law at the University of New York, obtaining a bachelor's degree. He was admitted to the bar in 1987 and practised as a public defender.

In 1998 he was elected as a Democrat to the New York State Assembly for the 46th district. During the 2000 congressional election campaign Atang won the primaries to become the Democratic candidate for New York's 3rd Congressional District in the US House of Representatives. He was elected to the seat on November 7, 2000.

At the beggining of the 107th Congress in 2001, he was placed on the Committee on Education and Labor and the Education Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services. He voted in favour of authorisation for the United States to invade Iraq in 2003. After the 2006 midterm election Atang was moved from the Education Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services to the Education Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment.

During the 2008 Democratic primaries, Atang originally supported [not John Edwards], saying that he felt it was important to have a candidate who focused on poverty, an issue he claimed "plauges millions of Americans that most politicians seem to ignore", but nonetheless declared his support for Rashid Baharia after [not Edwards] withdrew from the race. After the election of Baharia, Atang pledged his full support but turned down an ambassadorship, asserting a need to remain a member of the House of Representatives in order to speak on a wide range of issues that had arose in his district due to the "money that had been slashed from public services under the Burke Administration".

In 2011 there were suggestions that Atang might stand for election as Mayor of New York in 2013. Atang pledged his support to [not-Bill de Blasio]'s bid to become the Democratic mayoral nominee, declaring him "New York's Mayor in waiting". Atang became [not-Blasio]'s nomination campaign chair.

Atang supported [not-Bernie Sanders] to be Democratic nominee during the 2016 Presidential Election, but later endorsed Diane Clifford after she won the primaries.

Atang has commented on the USA's history of slavery and on many other subjects.

Crime
Atang has over the years publicly attributed blame for certain crimes to various specific causes and persons. He has also talked about black and ethnic minority peoples, especially those who are younger, their relation with crime and how they are treated by the criminal justice system.

On 6 May 2015, in an article published in The New York Times, Atang attributed part of the cause for Baltimore's riots of a few days earlier to destructive "cultures" that had emerged under the prevailing policies. He also stated that states imposing legislation that restricted the use of corporal punishment in public schools was partly to blame for current youth culture, that had contributed to the riots.

Atang has blamed President Wolf and the Attorney General for failing to take responsibility over fatal shootings in NYC; he also blames inequality, high youth unemployment among black males, and New York City Council cutting youth services and outreach programmes.

Atang has stated that the criminal justice system deals with "disproportionate numbers" of young people from black and ethnic minority communities: despite saying that although decisions to charge were "broadly proportionate", he has asserted that black and ethnic minority people still face and perceive bias. Atang said that young black people are nine times more likely to be incarcerated than "comparable" white people, and proposed a number of measures including a system of "deferred prosecution" for young first time offenders to reduce incarcerations. Atang has claimed that black and ethnic minority people offend "at the same rates" as comparable white people "when taking age and socioeconomic status into account"; they were more likely to be stopped and frisked, if charged more likely to be convicted, more likely to be sent to prison and less likely to get support in prison.

Other Views
On 7 August 2009, Atang gave a speech in the House of Representatives in favour of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act, critically comparing the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy to the "separate but equal" legal doctrine which justified Jim Crow laws in the 20th-century.

He has written about what he believes to be the shortcomings of the housing market.

Atang is a staunch opponent of President Wolf. He notably refused to appear at his inauguration in January 2017 and has described him as a "national embarrassment."

He has spoken out against alleged antisemitism within the Democratic Party and attended a rally protesting against it. Atang stated that antisemitism has "come back because extremism has come back" and is damaging support for Democrats among America's Jewish community.

Atang married the artist Erica Leigh in 1995; the couple have three sons and a daughter.

In November 2015, he published a book, Out of the Ashes: America After the Murder of Freddie Gray, about the April 2015 police shooting of Freddie Gray.

Atang is a Methodist Christian. He is also a New York Giants fan.

Other Info: Political Standpoints (at Dent's request):
Abortion - He is pro-choice and supports abortion on request until 28 weeks, after which he has said it should be allowed in case of risk to the mother's life, risk to mental or physical health, rape or incest. He supports the judgement made in Roe v. Wade.

LGBT - Strongly supports LGBT rights like the majority of Democrats, including the right to marry and adopt children.

Gun Control - He supports regulating gun ownership more than it is currently, with more comprehensive background checks.

Affirmative Action - He believes affirmative action should be legal as a necessary step to fix past injustices.

Climate Change - He supports strong government action on climate change, including the GND.

Planned Parenthood - He believes Planned Parenthood should be continued to be funded.

Drug Prices - He supports government-set caps on the prices of pharmaceutical drugs.

Health Insurance: He believes in Medicare for All and government-funded universal health insurance. He also believes it should be illegal for health insurance companies to deny services on the basis of pre-existing conditions.

Body Cameras - He believes police officers should be required to wear body cameras.

Death Penalty - He supports the death penalty but believes that the circumstances under which it can be applied should be narrowed down and that a moratorium on executions should be in place until a transparent investigation into its application in the United States is held.

I have read and accept the rules of the roleplay: Agarntrop

Do Not Remove: 84721

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

Permission for Vohoffsky to do a New York Post op-ed on something completely unrelated to the Prendergast-Vohoffsky internet war?

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Permission for Vohoffsky to do a New York Post op-ed on something completely unrelated to the Prendergast-Vohoffsky internet war?

Do you need permission to write an op-ed?

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

Permission for Vohoffsky to do a New York Post op-ed on something completely unrelated to the Prendergast-Vohoffsky internet war?

Do you need permission to write an op-ed?

I don't know, just wondering if Vohoffsky could. I mean, would a place like the New York Post be willing to have him write an article?

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Do you need permission to write an op-ed?

I don't know, just wondering if Vohoffsky could. I mean, would a place like the New York Post be willing to have him write an article?

Well, they're a skeezy tabloid, so provided Vohoffsky's not writing anything too highbrow for a middle schooler, I'm sure he'll be fine. XD

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

I don't know, just wondering if Vohoffsky could. I mean, would a place like the New York Post be willing to have him write an article?

Well, they're a skeezy tabloid, so provided Vohoffsky's not writing anything too highbrow for a middle schooler, I'm sure he'll be fine. XD

That was why I was planning to write for the Economist instead lol

[Dentali]

I don't know, just wondering if Vohoffsky could. I mean, would a place like the New York Post be willing to have him write an article?

Well, they're a skeezy tabloid, so provided Vohoffsky's not writing anything too highbrow for a middle schooler, I'm sure he'll be fine. XD

eh maybe, ill check... whats the article about?

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

Well, they're a skeezy tabloid, so provided Vohoffsky's not writing anything too highbrow for a middle schooler, I'm sure he'll be fine. XD

eh maybe, ill check... whats the article about?

Just normal Vohoffsky stuff. Business Republicans, the economy, economic neoliberalism, that sort of thing. Now that I think about it, I should probably go for the Economist instead. Has readers more in tune with Vohoffsky's language and is a more, well, economic newspaper.

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

The Economist has less readers though, so...

[Greater Arab State]

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Character Information Sheet

NS Nation Name:
Character Name: Daniel Staalman
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 45
Character Height: 180cm
Character Weight: 60kg
Character Position/Role/Job: Vohoffsky's personal lawyer and Head of the (secret) Covington Investigations Team
Appearance: Harvey Specter.
Character State of Origin: Bavaria
Character State of Residence: California
Character Party Affiliation: Republican
Main Strengths: Very thorough, attention to detail, driven and motivated, high-achieving, very good at analysis.
Main Weaknesses: Uncharismatic and hard-headed, stubborn and stiff.
Biography: German immigrant, very accomplished lawyer. Attended Harvard, got a qualification in Business and Tax Law. Worked at a middling law firm for some time, his brother got employed with Vohoffsky at the formation of Vohoffsky E-Holdings, Daniel got connected with Vohoffsky, Daniel got hired thanks to qualifications. Has been serving for quite some time, and is very loyal and happy with his position.
Other Info: Not a politician. This is Vohoffsky's personal lawyer and head of his private Prendergast investigation team.

I have read and accept the rules of the roleplay: The World Capitalist Confederation

Do Not Remove: 84721

0/10, did not come from Lower Saxony.

In all seriousness I think this does have elements that could lead to a good non politician character, perhaps he could run for Vohoffsky's seat if he ever vacates it for somewhere else due to his loyalty?

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

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Character Information Sheet

NS Nation Name:
Character Name: Daniel Staalman
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 45
Character Height: 180cm
Character Weight: 60kg
Character Position/Role/Job: Vohoffsky's personal lawyer and Head of the (secret) Covington Investigations Team
Appearance: Harvey Specter.
Character State of Origin: Bavaria
Character State of Residence: California
Character Party Affiliation: Republican
Main Strengths: Very thorough, attention to detail, driven and motivated, high-achieving, very good at analysis.
Main Weaknesses: Uncharismatic and hard-headed, stubborn and stiff.
Biography: German immigrant, very accomplished lawyer. Attended Harvard, got a qualification in Business and Tax Law. Worked at a middling law firm for some time, his brother got employed with Vohoffsky at the formation of Vohoffsky E-Holdings, Daniel got connected with Vohoffsky, Daniel got hired thanks to qualifications. Has been serving for quite some time, and is very loyal and happy with his position.
Other Info: Not a politician. This is Vohoffsky's personal lawyer and head of his private Prendergast investigation team.

I have read and accept the rules of the roleplay: The World Capitalist Confederation

Do Not Remove: 84721

0/10, did not come from Lower Saxony.

In all seriousness I think this does have elements that could lead to a good non politician character, perhaps he could run for Vohoffsky's seat if he ever vacates it for somewhere else due to his loyalty?

That might actually happen, since Vohoffsky will become Secretary of Commerce/Secretary of Science, Space and Technology if Richardson wins the election. The SSST position will depend on a few things, as Vohoffsky's holding off a decision until Richardson gets appointed as President-Elect.

[Dentali]

eh maybe, ill check... whats the article about?

Just normal Vohoffsky stuff. Business Republicans, the economy, economic neoliberalism, that sort of thing. Now that I think about it, I should probably go for the Economist instead. Has readers more in tune with Vohoffsky's language and is a more, well, economic newspaper.

Yea Post would run it but wouldn't be that interested... economist works

[Greater Arab State]

Would it be reasonable for Volker to have at least some awareness of Vohoffsky attempting to court the Tea Party and Freedom Caucuses on account of him being the founding chairman of the Tea Party Caucus?

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

Would it be reasonable for Volker to have at least some awareness of Vohoffsky attempting to court the Tea Party and Freedom Caucuses on account of him being the founding chairman of the Tea Party Caucus?

Yeah, someone might say a word or two. Honestly, they probably wouldn't mention it unless you asked. Not very specifically mind you, just generally, as in "Hey, what's Vohoffsky up to?" Not much depth, really.

[Dentali]

I'd like to take this moment to remind people a few things about Richardson

He was a Republican Congressman for 6 years during which time he authored multiple bills for charter schools and small business tax reform

He has been a Governor for 8 years during which he has been the single most fiscally Conservative Governor in the country, he has lowered taxes and North Carolina has recovered from the recession better than literally any other state. North Carolina has had the fastest growing economy in the country almost every year he has been Governor

He has passed charter school legislation, education savings accounts, deregulation, lowered taxes, increased manufacturing, and actually accomplished pretty much every Republican objective you can think of

He passed an extremely restrictive pro life bill

He vetoed the IRL bathroom bill BUT STILL PASSED A VERSION OF IT that didnt go as far

He moved confederate monument from public land, which IRL Republican governors like Nikki Haley did, he didnt destroy them or ban them on private property but put them in museums or battlefields

He has campaigned across the country for Republican candidates constantly and is a "party warrior" who has done everything he could to get Republicans elected.

He dedicated a massive portion of his stump speech to Wolf, he never criticizes him and goes out of his way to laud him when he makes good decisions, constantly citing him and thanking him in his policy papers...

The notion he is a RINO is utterly ridiculous to anyone paying attention. Prendergast can say what he wants and low info voters may believe him, but with established politicians who Richardson has worked with for over a decade, who he has a history of going to bat for, it makes absolutely no sense for them to believe that about Richardson.

[Agarntrop]

I'd like to take this moment to remind people a few things about Richardson

He was a Republican Congressman for 6 years during which time he authored multiple bills for charter schools and small business tax reform

He has been a Governor for 8 years during which he has been the single most fiscally Conservative Governor in the country, he has lowered taxes and North Carolina has recovered from the recession better than literally any other state. North Carolina has had the fastest growing economy in the country almost every year he has been Governor

He has passed charter school legislation, education savings accounts, deregulation, lowered taxes, increased manufacturing, and actually accomplished pretty much every Republican objective you can think of

He passed an extremely restrictive pro life bill

He vetoed the IRL bathroom bill BUT STILL PASSED A VERSION OF IT that didnt go as far

He moved confederate monument from public land, which IRL Republican governors like Nikki Haley did, he didnt destroy them or ban them on private property but put them in museums or battlefields

He has campaigned across the country for Republican candidates constantly and is a "party warrior" who has done everything he could to get Republicans elected.

He dedicated a massive portion of his stump speech to Wolf, he never criticizes him and goes out of his way to laud him when he makes good decisions, constantly citing him and thanking him in his policy papers...

The notion he is a RINO is utterly ridiculous to anyone paying attention. Prendergast can say what he wants and low info voters may believe him, but with established politicians who Richardson has worked with for over a decade, who he has a history of going to bat for, it makes absolutely no sense for them to believe that about Richardson.

take a chill pill