The Land of the Free: American Political Roleplay (IC III)

[Alozia]

BIPARTISAN WHITE HOUSE MEETING

"I understand that, Senator. But we're already on the brink of recession, it's coming. If people need immediate aid, only sending money to states is probably one of the less efficient ways to immediately get more cash in people's hands. I agree with you, we probably aren't going to hammer out a deal including big new federal programs, as needed as some might be. But something as simple as a guaranteed additional $600 per week to every unemployed person? To me it seems fairly obvious that would be an easier, more direct way of providing immediate aid."

Warrick whispers to the President for a few moments and jots some things down "We would consider extending benefits... how would you feel about $20 billion in Small Business Disaster loan assistance? with an extra $10 billion to states which provide matching funds?"

Tawney listened and nodded in agreement. "Yes, I think that could work."

[Garkland]

Tristian sits down
"No thank you, Richardson... I'm good for now."

"Right... so Tristian tell me about yourself... what do you hope to accomplish in Washington?"

"Well, what I want to accomplish is not small at all. It's a big dream. No I don't want to be senator, governor, even president. I want to start a movement. I want to make history. Do you know how many politicians are forgotten to the sands of time? Many Richardson, many! I want to do more than sit in a office for four- eight years just to retire and then die... do you understand me?"

[Dentali]

BIPARTISAN WHITE HOUSE MEETING




Warrick whispers to the President for a few moments and jots some things down "We would consider extending benefits... how would you feel about $20 billion in Small Business Disaster loan assistance? with an extra $10 billion to states which provide matching funds?"

Tim didn't want to speak for the leadership, but Warrick wasn't proposing anything outlandish so he decided to give his two cents. "To me, at least, both those things seem perfectly sensible. Enough to provide real relief to debt-burdened businesses and small enough to not be labeled a corporate bailout."

"Where are your heads at in terms of paycheck protection and keeping people employed? My economists project that loan programs to help cover payroll would probably be more expensive in the long run than a simple paycheck security program that covers payroll for businesses at risk of going under."

Warrick whispered with Tawney a bit more and then returned to the conversation... "Paycheck protection we want to do... but for now lets say $600 per week added unemployment benefit for 6 months and a 6 month extension on unemployment benefits with option to renew for another 6 months. Cap to 95% of previous earnings... We don't know where we are going to be 6 months from now, if we need to extend it we will."

[Dentali]

"Right... so Tristian tell me about yourself... what do you hope to accomplish in Washington?"

"Well, what I want to accomplish is not small at all. It's a big dream. No I don't want to be senator, governor, even president. I want to start a movement. I want to make history. Do you know how many politicians are forgotten to the sands of time? Many Richardson, many! I want to do more than sit in a office for four- eight years just to retire and then die... do you understand me?"

Richardson was a bit taken aback by the man's... passion but listened intently before responding "Well i'm running for President so I certainly understand that to a degree. But my question is HOW. HOW do you want to change the world? What kind of movement do you want to start?"

[Greater Arab State]

Jennifer nodded along as Kimberley spoke before replying.

“Of course, I would just need for you to use your position as a former Lieutenant Governor and your tenure in the state Senate to ensure that we can pass any legislation that we need through the legislature as smoothly as we can.” Jennifer said before taking another sip of water.

"I can do that, I'll want to review the plans and legislation beforehand but any chance I get to smack around some legislators I'll take," she joked, before checking her watch. "Ah shit. One sec."

Kim rifled through her purse for a second before taking out a pill bottle and quickly popping one in her mouth. She washed the lithium down with Pepsi and drummed her fingers on the desk. "Other than that...roads in Kansas are falling apart. It couldn't hurt anybody to expand KSDOT repairs, get more people working, benefit everyone."

Jennifer stifled a chuckle at Dunbar’s remark, before, having noticed what her Republican counterpart was doing, decided to take a drink of her own glass out of politeness.

“Yes, I think we can implement that with little difficulty. We should probably have that as a starting point, try and avoid any rushed action that would stoke further market panic, not at this point anyway.”

[Puertollano]

(Image)
Governor Russell E. Long
RussellLong

STRONG showing for my man Levi in Georgia! We're taking the fight for justice, freedom, and peace all around the country! #NotMeUs #HealthcareIsAHumanRight

Levi Murphy re-tweeted.

[Garkland]

"Well, what I want to accomplish is not small at all. It's a big dream. No I don't want to be senator, governor, even president. I want to start a movement. I want to make history. Do you know how many politicians are forgotten to the sands of time? Many Richardson, many! I want to do more than sit in a office for four- eight years just to retire and then die... do you understand me?"

Richardson was a bit taken aback by the man's... passion but listened intently before responding "Well i'm running for President so I certainly understand that to a degree. But my question is HOW. HOW do you want to change the world? What kind of movement do you want to start?"

"Well Richardson I believe the republican party is doomed, yes doomed! Why? Well, you cannot conserve everything, and yet here we are. Trying to hold these values that died long ago. I was taught a key thing that stuck with me ever since. "Things must change to survive..." I've changed. If you would have met me 17 years ago, you wouldn't recognize me. I was a happy, ignorant and naive man thinking everything was sunshine and rainbows. But I changed Mr. Richardson, yes I have. And guess what, I survived. Admit it the republican party will die if the change is not implemented. The one policy I would die to have is an effective climate plan, that will help both corporations and the average American. Why is this something I don't see the Republican party caring about? Until you have some sort of plan that will address these concerns and you promise me to have a position in your administration or something like that, then I will support Porter."

[Dentali]

Richardson was a bit taken aback by the man's... passion but listened intently before responding "Well i'm running for President so I certainly understand that to a degree. But my question is HOW. HOW do you want to change the world? What kind of movement do you want to start?"

"Well Richardson I believe the republican party is doomed, yes doomed! Why? Well, you cannot conserve everything, and yet here we are. Trying to hold these values that died long ago. I was taught a key thing that stuck with me ever since. "Things must change to survive..." I've changed. If you would have met me 17 years ago, you wouldn't recognize me. I was a happy, ignorant and naive man thinking everything was sunshine and rainbows. But I changed Mr. Richardson, yes I have. And guess what, I survived. Admit it the republican party will die if the change is not implemented. The one policy I would die to have is an effective climate plan, that will help both corporations and the average American. Why is this something I don't see the Republican party caring about? Until you have some sort of plan that will address these concerns and you promise me to have a position in your administration or something like that, then I will support Porter."

"Porter doesn't even believe Climate Change is real. I've uplifted the work of the Roosevelt caucus in Congress which is developing conservative solutions to climate change."

[Garkland]

"Well Richardson I believe the republican party is doomed, yes doomed! Why? Well, you cannot conserve everything, and yet here we are. Trying to hold these values that died long ago. I was taught a key thing that stuck with me ever since. "Things must change to survive..." I've changed. If you would have met me 17 years ago, you wouldn't recognize me. I was a happy, ignorant and naive man thinking everything was sunshine and rainbows. But I changed Mr. Richardson, yes I have. And guess what, I survived. Admit it the republican party will die if the change is not implemented. The one policy I would die to have is an effective climate plan, that will help both corporations and the average American. Why is this something I don't see the Republican party caring about? Until you have some sort of plan that will address these concerns and you promise me to have a position in your administration or something like that, then I will support Porter."

"Porter doesn't even believe Climate Change is real. I've uplifted the work of the Roosevelt caucus in Congress which is developing conservative solutions to climate change."

Tristain nods his head and takes this with a grain of salt
"So let's say I endorse you and you win the presidency. What's in it for me?"

[Dentali]

"Porter doesn't even believe Climate Change is real. I've uplifted the work of the Roosevelt caucus in Congress which is developing conservative solutions to climate change."

Tristain nods his head and takes this with a grain of salt
"So let's say I endorse you and you win the presidency. What's in it for me?"

"You'd have the thanks of the President of the United States, and a favor when it comes to your future in the party. I could get your legislation through or give you support reaching a further office."

[Louisianan]

To: [Rep. Lazare]
From: [Rep. Nez]

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Hey Linda,

If you have the chance later today it'd be greatly appreciated if you could come over to my office in Longworth.

Ahe'hee,
Kathleen Nez
U.S. Representative from Arizona's 7th
Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House

After seeing the Representative's email, Linda went from her office at the Canon HOB to the Longworth HOB, and went to the office that she was requested at, and she was greeted kindly by the secretary of Representative Nez.

"Hi! Mrs. Nez requested me, might I go in?" Linda said with a smile.

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Governor Wes Bucknell @GovBuck CAROLINA HAS A D+ IN INFRASTRUCTURE. STATE LEGISLATURE WON'T FIX IT. I WILL!

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Governor Wes Bucknell @GovBuck THE UNEMPLOYED WILL FIX OUR ROADS AND BRIDGES. POTHOLES WILL BE A THING OF THE PAST!

[New Cobastheia]

To: [Rep. Lazare]
From: [Rep. Nez]

---

Hey Linda,

If you have the chance later today it'd be greatly appreciated if you could come over to my office in Longworth.

Ahe'hee,
Kathleen Nez
U.S. Representative from Arizona's 7th
Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House

After seeing the Representative's email, Linda went from her office at the Canon HOB to the Longworth HOB, and went to the office that she was requested at, and she was greeted kindly by the secretary of Representative Nez.

"Hi! Mrs. Nez requested me, might I go in?" Linda said with a smile.

"Kathleen's in her office, you can go right ahead." Offered Nez's secretary as he seemed to write something down on a piece of paper.

Once inside Nez's office proper, Linda could see that her office screamed two things, the Southwest and Nez's heritage, which were at the very least two interrelated things. Nez herself was standing over at in the certain corner of her office that was home to a number of photos taken over her career as an activist and politician, which today was also home to a hotplate which she had just used to heat up some water so she could make a cup of tea.

"Ah, Linda! Care for some tea?" Nez spoke once she noticed her fellow Congresswoman had arrived.

[Solarampa]

Darby H Woodward
@RepWoodward

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It is a great day today as Phase 2 of a rural infrastructure initiative has been completed. The area's that has just been completed were the roads between Mount Pleasant to Texarkana, Linden to Ore City, and Hideway to Quitman. With these roads better people shouldn't be stranded due to bad infrastructure and being able to reach destinations faster. We are creating a better district for everyone no matter if you live urban, suburban, or rurally.

[Louisianan]

After seeing the Representative's email, Linda went from her office at the Canon HOB to the Longworth HOB, and went to the office that she was requested at, and she was greeted kindly by the secretary of Representative Nez.

"Hi! Mrs. Nez requested me, might I go in?" Linda said with a smile.

"Kathleen's in her office, you can go right ahead." Offered Nez's secretary as he seemed to write something down on a piece of paper.

Once inside Nez's office proper, Linda could see that her office screamed two things, the Southwest and Nez's heritage, which were at the very least two interrelated things. Nez herself was standing over at in the certain corner of her office that was home to a number of photos taken over her career as an activist and politician, which today was also home to a hotplate which she had just used to heat up some water so she could make a cup of tea.

"Ah, Linda! Care for some tea?" Nez spoke once she noticed her fellow Congresswoman had arrived.

"Ah, what the heck, sure!" Linda said as she looked towards the corner, "Wow! I don't even know some of those fellows and fellowettes" Linda looked around the office and smiled at the sight of so many reminders of Native American heritage, "It really is wonderful to have your own office with your own decorations, every piece of home helps in this man eat man city we work in" she laughed,

[The Orion Islands]

Senator Colbert walks up to Senator Warrick’s office. Colbert, almost right after he got back from Utah, got the flu real bad. But, that’s over now and America is facing recession. He walks in and introduces himself to Warrick’s secretary. “I am Senator Everitt Colbert of Utah. I do not have an appointment, but it is important that I speak with Senator Warrick.”

[Dentali]

Senator Colbert walks up to Senator Warrick’s office. Colbert, almost right after he got back from Utah, got the flu real bad. But, that’s over now and America is facing recession. He walks in and introduces himself to Warrick’s secretary. “I am Senator Everitt Colbert of Utah. I do not have an appointment, but it is important that I speak with Senator Warrick.”

"The Majority Leader is not here right now. But we can make an appointment right after his meeting at the White House."

[New Cobastheia]

"Kathleen's in her office, you can go right ahead." Offered Nez's secretary as he seemed to write something down on a piece of paper.

Once inside Nez's office proper, Linda could see that her office screamed two things, the Southwest and Nez's heritage, which were at the very least two interrelated things. Nez herself was standing over at in the certain corner of her office that was home to a number of photos taken over her career as an activist and politician, which today was also home to a hotplate which she had just used to heat up some water so she could make a cup of tea.

"Ah, Linda! Care for some tea?" Nez spoke once she noticed her fellow Congresswoman had arrived.

"Ah, what the heck, sure!" Linda said as she looked towards the corner, "Wow! I don't even know some of those fellows and fellowettes" Linda looked around the office and smiled at the sight of so many reminders of Native American heritage, "It really is wonderful to have your own office with your own decorations, every piece of home helps in this man eat man city we work in" she laughed,

Nez poured a second cup for Linda as she spoke and laughed along with her at the end, "Deep down I like to believe that even just decorating this place can help serve as a reminder that Congress is on Indigenous land to anyone who visits. I'm sure you've decorated yours with stuff from Houston." She brought the second mug over to Lazare and gave it to her with some sugar packets in hand.

"There's some milk in the fridge if you want it," Nez said in reference to her mini-fridge as she made her way to her desk, sat down, and took a sip from her mug while making a facial expression that served as an invitation for Lazare to take the seat opposite of hers.

[The Orion Islands]

Senator Colbert walks up to Senator Warrick’s office. Colbert, almost right after he got back from Utah, got the flu real bad. But, that’s over now and America is facing recession. He walks in and introduces himself to Warrick’s secretary. “I am Senator Everitt Colbert of Utah. I do not have an appointment, but it is important that I speak with Senator Warrick.”

"The Majority Leader is not here right now. But we can make an appointment right after his meeting at the White House."

Senator Colbert: “Alright, call me when he is in. I’ll be over 15 minutes after that call.” Colbert then proceeds to his office, busying himself with GDP projections and farm prices while he waited.

[Louisianan]

"Ah, what the heck, sure!" Linda said as she looked towards the corner, "Wow! I don't even know some of those fellows and fellowettes" Linda looked around the office and smiled at the sight of so many reminders of Native American heritage, "It really is wonderful to have your own office with your own decorations, every piece of home helps in this man eat man city we work in" she laughed,

Nez poured a second cup for Linda as she spoke and laughed along with her at the end, "Deep down I like to believe that even just decorating this place can help serve as a reminder that Congress is on Indigenous land to anyone who visits. I'm sure you've decorated yours with stuff from Houston." She brought the second mug over to Lazare and gave it to her with some sugar packets in hand.

"There's some milk in the fridge if you want it," Nez said in reference to her mini-fridge as she made her way to her desk, sat down, and took a sip from her mug while making a facial expression that served as an invitation for Lazare to take the seat opposite of hers.

"Oh yes! I have stuff from all parts of Texas, and also any states I visit. I got a little jar of ash from Mt. St. Helens up while I was with Representative Franklin." Linda replied as she sat down, "Aw, no thank you. Milk never settles well." Linda laughed, "So, what was it you wanted to discuss with me?"

[New Cobastheia]

Nez poured a second cup for Linda as she spoke and laughed along with her at the end, "Deep down I like to believe that even just decorating this place can help serve as a reminder that Congress is on Indigenous land to anyone who visits. I'm sure you've decorated yours with stuff from Houston." She brought the second mug over to Lazare and gave it to her with some sugar packets in hand.

"There's some milk in the fridge if you want it," Nez said in reference to her mini-fridge as she made her way to her desk, sat down, and took a sip from her mug while making a facial expression that served as an invitation for Lazare to take the seat opposite of hers.

"Oh yes! I have stuff from all parts of Texas, and also any states I visit. I got a little jar of ash from Mt. St. Helens up while I was with Representative Franklin." Linda replied as she sat down, "Aw, no thank you. Milk never settles well." Linda laughed, "So, what was it you wanted to discuss with me?"

"Well, recently the Speaker and Minority Leader met with the President and Majority Leader to try and work out what to do with... everything. And they showed Carrie and Karel a bill you had signed onto as a co-sponsor. Now we're all just wondering why you signed on to it, especially because as far as Carrie told me, the bill would ultimately harm Social Security." Kathleen said, taking another sip from her cup as she continued on with her perpetual causalitivity.

[Louisianan]

"Oh yes! I have stuff from all parts of Texas, and also any states I visit. I got a little jar of ash from Mt. St. Helens up while I was with Representative Franklin." Linda replied as she sat down, "Aw, no thank you. Milk never settles well." Linda laughed, "So, what was it you wanted to discuss with me?"

"Well, recently the Speaker and Minority Leader met with the President and Majority Leader to try and work out what to do with... everything. And they showed Carrie and Karel a bill you had signed onto as a co-sponsor. Now we're all just wondering why you signed on to it, especially because as far as Carrie told me, the bill would ultimately harm Social Security." Kathleen said, taking another sip from her cup as she continued on with her perpetual causalitivity.

"The Payroll Tax Holiday Act allows a payroll tax holiday, reducing it to 0%." Linda said as she put down her tea, "I like the idea, with a 0% payroll tax, the employee would get to keep more of their own money, stopping them from going broke in our economic crisis. Nothing is changing in my eyes, besides the fact that employees get more, and we, the government, get less. I don't see an issue here...please, enlighten me. Maybe you folks see something that I don't, which is very possible. BiPartisanship is needed in times like these, I was simply trying to throw an olive branch to the same people who attempted to assassinate the HPPSO Act." Linda said, with a smile as she turned the ring on her finger, anxiously.

[New Cobastheia]

"Well, recently the Speaker and Minority Leader met with the President and Majority Leader to try and work out what to do with... everything. And they showed Carrie and Karel a bill you had signed onto as a co-sponsor. Now we're all just wondering why you signed on to it, especially because as far as Carrie told me, the bill would ultimately harm Social Security." Kathleen said, taking another sip from her cup as she continued on with her perpetual causalitivity.

"The Payroll Tax Holiday Act allows a payroll tax holiday, reducing it to 0%." Linda said as she put down her tea, "I like the idea, with a 0% payroll tax, the employee would get to keep more of their own money, stopping them from going broke in our economic crisis. Nothing is changing in my eyes, besides the fact that employees get more, and we, the government, get less. I don't see an issue here...please, enlighten me. Maybe you folks see something that I don't, which is very possible. BiPartisanship is needed in times like these, I was simply trying to throw an olive branch to the same people who attempted to assassinate the HPPSO Act." Linda said, with a smile as she turned the ring on her finger, anxiously.

"Employees being able to keep more their own money is always nice, but at the same time, creating a payroll tax holiday means Social Security isn't going to get funded, which means a bunch of old people are going to go broke instead. Add on to the fact that payroll taxes fund Medicare too, and that means a whole bunch of old people aren't going to have health insurance either."

"There's nothing wrong with trying to throw an olive branch, the thing we're worried about is that you're throwing an olive branch at a bill we're worried will do more harm than good. Plus, if I recall we sent out a memo about not throwing an olive branch without leadership approval."

[Louisianan]

"The Payroll Tax Holiday Act allows a payroll tax holiday, reducing it to 0%." Linda said as she put down her tea, "I like the idea, with a 0% payroll tax, the employee would get to keep more of their own money, stopping them from going broke in our economic crisis. Nothing is changing in my eyes, besides the fact that employees get more, and we, the government, get less. I don't see an issue here...please, enlighten me. Maybe you folks see something that I don't, which is very possible. BiPartisanship is needed in times like these, I was simply trying to throw an olive branch to the same people who attempted to assassinate the HPPSO Act." Linda said, with a smile as she turned the ring on her finger, anxiously.

"Employees being able to keep more their own money is always nice, but at the same time, creating a payroll tax holiday means Social Security isn't going to get funded, which means a bunch of old people are going to go broke instead. Add on to the fact that payroll taxes fund Medicare too, and that means a whole bunch of old people aren't going to have health insurance either."

"There's nothing wrong with trying to throw an olive branch, the thing we're worried about is that you're throwing an olive branch at a bill we're worried will do more harm than good. Plus, if I recall we sent out a memo about not throwing an olive branch without leadership approval."

Linda looked bewildered, "I must have missed that, I honestly didn't know. Anywho, I was confronted with an opportunity to create a temporary, three-month tax deferral, that would help the people most affected by the crisis, workers. But I do see your concerns and I'd be happy to do whatever I could to reconcile my position with the party Leadership if need be. Besides, when I was confronted by said opportunity, I was promised a slight bit of help getting HPPSO passed, and all I got was that small Ruler man, with what seems to be an over-active bladder..." Linda said with a frown,

[New Cobastheia]

"Employees being able to keep more their own money is always nice, but at the same time, creating a payroll tax holiday means Social Security isn't going to get funded, which means a bunch of old people are going to go broke instead. Add on to the fact that payroll taxes fund Medicare too, and that means a whole bunch of old people aren't going to have health insurance either."

"There's nothing wrong with trying to throw an olive branch, the thing we're worried about is that you're throwing an olive branch at a bill we're worried will do more harm than good. Plus, if I recall we sent out a memo about not throwing an olive branch without leadership approval."

Linda looked bewildered, "I must have missed that, I honestly didn't know. Anywho, I was confronted with an opportunity to create a temporary, three-month tax deferral, that would help the people most affected by the crisis, workers. But I do see your concerns and I'd be happy to do whatever I could to reconcile my position with the party Leadership if need be. Besides, when I was confronted by said opportunity, I was promised a slight bit of help getting HPPSO passed, and all I got was that small Ruler man, with what seems to be an over-active bladder..." Linda said with a frown,

"Ruler does tend to do leave the chamber right after voting does he?" Kathleen joked, never actually noticing that herself, "If you're willing, leadership feels like it would be best to remove your name from the co-sponsors. And don't worry, you're not in any sort of trouble, if anything we wanted to make sure you're still around after 2020. We know your district isn't the safest and staying on the bill might not be the best for you're re-election chances."