Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:41 pm
Ok, cool. However I'm curious as to how exactly the RPing goes as a state governor, assuming my app is approved.
Because sometimes even national leaders just want to hang out
https://forum.nationstates.net/
Cybernetic Socialist Republics wrote:Ok, cool. However I'm curious as to how exactly the RPing goes as a state governor, assuming my app is approved.
Latvijas Otra Republika wrote:Sort of out my element with the time period, but I've done research. What yall think.
Cybernetic Socialist Republics wrote:Little historical quirks like Goldwater being a member of the NAACP is always funny in RPs like this. Some people very confidently insist that things were a certain way in the past when you can very easily debunk it when you know your stuff.
Taridaria wrote:I like the idea of this quit a bit. Are there any roles that you feel need filling? Or can I have a look around and just apply for whatever I find missing?
Louisianan wrote:Taridaria wrote:I like the idea of this quit a bit. Are there any roles that you feel need filling? Or can I have a look around and just apply for whatever I find missing?
You can apply for whatever you want! If you want a Senator, then you can look at the map on the first page and figure out your party and state, then submit a well-formed application. For a Representative, it doesn't have to be as in-depth, for a Governor a little in-depth. All Executive positions are open, except President and Vice President. So just figure out what you want to do, and try it out!
There are currently no Representatives, a few Senators, and One Governor.
Taridaria wrote:Louisianan wrote:You can apply for whatever you want! If you want a Senator, then you can look at the map on the first page and figure out your party and state, then submit a well-formed application. For a Representative, it doesn't have to be as in-depth, for a Governor a little in-depth. All Executive positions are open, except President and Vice President. So just figure out what you want to do, and try it out!
There are currently no Representatives, a few Senators, and One Governor.
Thanks - I will have a look and see what I can come up with.
Louisianan wrote:Nice post Latvijas!!!
Flowerdell wrote:
NS Nation Name: Flowerdell
Character Name: William Lawrence “Willie” Oswald Jr.
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 41
Character Height: 5’ 8”
Character Weight: 134lbs
Character Position/Role/Job:
- United States Senator-Elect from Massachusetts (Present)
- United States Representative from Massachusetts 2nd Congressional District (1956-1958)
- U.S. Army Captain (1945-1953)
- U.S. Army First Lieutenant (1943-1945)
- U.S. Army Army Corporal (1943)
- U.S. Army Private (1942)
- Insurance Salesman (1935-1941)
(Image)
Character State of Origin: Massachusetts
Character State of Residence: Massachusetts
Character Party Affiliation: Democratic Party
Main Strengths: War hero, passionate, popular with progressive Democrats, prominent anti-segregationist, youthful momentum
Main Weaknesses: Considered too radical by more moderate heads, inexperienced politician, alcoholic
Biography: Willie was born June 4th 1917 to William Oswald Sr. and Abigail Richards, an architect and stay at home wife respectfully. Though, the elder William never got to see his son, having joined to fight against the Germans in the Great War. Meeting his end upon the barren fields of Belgium.
Luckily for Abigail, her husband had been successful previous to the war and had left a sizable amount of money to live on in his will, which, combined with his pension, allowed her to keep the house and raise her son without the need for remarrying. Eventually, of course, she did, as was expected of her.
Willie grew up on the stories of his father, buildings around the city an eternal reminder of the legacy he had to live up to. Not to mention the medals in the display cabinet. Often as a youth he would raise the idea of one day joining the military to his mother, before being quickly swatted down, not intent on losing another loved one to a cursed conflict. Instead, he was to go into the insurance business with his step-father. A respectable administrative profession without a hint of physical danger involved.
He was content with that for a time. His step-father was a good man who taught him the ropes, put him through college and landed him his first job. He was good at it.
Then the Japanese hit Pearl Harbour.
He still remembers his mothers tears the moment he returned home from the local recruitment center. They eventually subsided to quiet acceptance. With a stern pat on the back from his step-father he stepped into a life of war.
His administrative skills were valuable in the Pacific campaign, and due to personal interest he had a passing knowledge of Japanese. These factors allowed him to rise quickly from the enlisted ranks. Quickly finding himself an officer after two arduous years.
During this time he distinguished himself multiple times, often refusing the leave he was allowed to take. Mostly out of loyalty to the men around him. Black, white and even Asian American. To him, they were his brothers. The idea of segregation and unequal rights growing distant by the second as bullets hit them all alike.
His biggest feat of heroism came in the closing months of the war during the bloody Battle of Okinawa. There, on April 12th, the Japanese counter-offensive at Kakazu Ridge caught the American forces off-guard. Willie, fighting in vicious hand to hand combat, held a ridge overnight against the offensive. The ridge, vital to the logistics of the battle and used as cover for medics to evacuate wounded servicemen, helped to severely reduce casualties along his units section of the line. For his heroism he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Though, the battle had changed him. Scarred him. And as Japan surrendered to the Allied powers, he surrendered to alcoholism.
Promoted to Captain in the months following VJ Day, for Willie, civilian life was hard to comprehend. As such, to not face the fear of an idle civilian job, he stayed in the military, finally being discharged as the Korean War came to an end.
In the years after, he felt that he had to do something. Something productive. The men he had fought with were treated as second class citizens, the wars he had come to despise were neverending. Upon the encouragement of both the local Republican and Democratic branches in his Congressional district, he announced his campaign for the Democrats, following the popular outgoing Representative on a progressive and radical message. Winning the primary was all he need do in the 2nd District, and with the endorsement of the outgoing Congressman that proved simple.
Not content with the House, however, after just one term he took the step up to the Senate. Winning a hard fought primary and the general election. Eager to shake up politics with what many consider a polarising ideology.
Other Info: Unmarried bachelor, closeted homosexual, Medal of Honor recipient.
I have read and accepted the rules of the roleplay: Flowerdell
Do Not Remove: 84721
Louisianan wrote:Hmmm, I like this guy! You say he has a polarising ideology, could you go into a little bit more detail as to what that might be? Like what are some of his politics?
Flowerdell wrote:Louisianan wrote:Hmmm, I like this guy! You say he has a polarising ideology, could you go into a little bit more detail as to what that might be? Like what are some of his politics?
Thank you! I have added a little bit at the end for some general overview on his policies! I hope that helps.
Flowerdell wrote:
NS Nation Name: Flowerdell
Character Name: William Lawrence “Willie” Oswald Jr.
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 41
Character Height: 5’ 8”
Character Weight: 134lbs
Character Position/Role/Job:
- United States Senator-Elect from Massachusetts (Present)
- United States Representative from Massachusetts 2nd Congressional District (1956-1958)
- U.S. Army Captain (1945-1953)
- U.S. Army First Lieutenant (1943-1945)
- U.S. Army Army Corporal (1943)
- U.S. Army Private (1942)
- Insurance Salesman (1935-1941)
(Image)
Character State of Origin: Massachusetts
Character State of Residence: Massachusetts
Character Party Affiliation: Democratic Party
Main Strengths: War hero, passionate, popular with progressive Democrats, prominent anti-segregationist, youthful momentum
Main Weaknesses: Considered too radical by more moderate heads, inexperienced politician, alcoholic
Biography: Willie was born June 4th 1917 to William Oswald Sr. and Abigail Richards, an architect and stay at home wife respectfully. Though, the elder William never got to see his son, having joined to fight against the Germans in the Great War. Meeting his end upon the barren fields of Belgium.
Luckily for Abigail, her husband had been successful previous to the war and had left a sizable amount of money to live on in his will, which, combined with his pension, allowed her to keep the house and raise her son without the need for remarrying. Eventually, of course, she did, as was expected of her.
Willie grew up on the stories of his father, buildings around the city an eternal reminder of the legacy he had to live up to. Not to mention the medals in the display cabinet. Often as a youth he would raise the idea of one day joining the military to his mother, before being quickly swatted down, not intent on losing another loved one to a cursed conflict. Instead, he was to go into the insurance business with his step-father. A respectable administrative profession without a hint of physical danger involved.
He was content with that for a time. His step-father was a good man who taught him the ropes, put him through college and landed him his first job. He was good at it.
Then the Japanese hit Pearl Harbour.
He still remembers his mothers tears the moment he returned home from the local recruitment center. They eventually subsided to quiet acceptance. With a stern pat on the back from his step-father he stepped into a life of war.
His administrative skills were valuable in the Pacific campaign, and due to personal interest he had a passing knowledge of Japanese. These factors allowed him to rise quickly from the enlisted ranks. Quickly finding himself an officer after two arduous years.
During this time he distinguished himself multiple times, often refusing the leave he was allowed to take. Mostly out of loyalty to the men around him. Black, white and even Asian American. To him, they were his brothers. The idea of segregation and unequal rights growing distant by the second as bullets hit them all alike.
His biggest feat of heroism came in the closing months of the war during the bloody Battle of Okinawa. There, on April 12th, the Japanese counter-offensive at Kakazu Ridge caught the American forces off-guard. Willie, fighting in vicious hand to hand combat, held a ridge overnight against the offensive. The ridge, vital to the logistics of the battle and used as cover for medics to evacuate wounded servicemen, helped to severely reduce casualties along his units section of the line. For his heroism he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Though, the battle had changed him. Scarred him. And as Japan surrendered to the Allied powers, he surrendered to alcoholism.
Promoted to Captain in the months following VJ Day, for Willie, civilian life was hard to comprehend. As such, to not face the fear of an idle civilian job, he stayed in the military, finally being discharged as the Korean War came to an end.
In the years after, he felt that he had to do something. Something productive. The men he had fought with were treated as second class citizens, the wars he had come to despise were never-ending. Upon the encouragement of both the local Republican and Democratic branches in his Congressional district, he announced his campaign for the Democrats, following the popular outgoing Representative on a progressive and radical message. Winning the primary was all he need do in the 2nd District, and with the endorsement of the outgoing Congressman that proved simple.
Not content with the House, however, after just one term he took the step up to the Senate. Winning a hard fought primary and the general election. Eager to shake up politics with what many consider a polarising ideology.
Standing primarily on a platform of desegregation and civil rights, other beliefs touted by the Senator-Elect include a non-interventionist streak, firmly against the escalation of the War in Vietnam and other activities of the American government, specifically in South America. Though more quiet on issues related to the Soviet Union, he approaches the issue from the point of view of Détente and and has occasionally spoken on the need to settle the nuclear arms race before the world experiences what he has called a "catastrophic end."
On the economic front, he is in favour of tariffs to protect American workers, pro-union and has staked a claim in the fight for work safety laws. A pet project of his during his time in the House.
Other Info: Unmarried bachelor, closeted homosexual, Medal of Honor recipient.
I have read and accepted the rules of the roleplay: Flowerdell
Do Not Remove: 84721
Jovuistan wrote:Flowerdell wrote:
NS Nation Name: Flowerdell
Character Name: William Lawrence “Willie” Oswald Jr.
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 41
Character Height: 5’ 8”
Character Weight: 134lbs
Character Position/Role/Job:
- United States Senator-Elect from Massachusetts (Present)
- United States Representative from Massachusetts 2nd Congressional District (1956-1958)
- U.S. Army Captain (1945-1953)
- U.S. Army First Lieutenant (1943-1945)
- U.S. Army Army Corporal (1943)
- U.S. Army Private (1942)
- Insurance Salesman (1935-1941)
(Image)
Character State of Origin: Massachusetts
Character State of Residence: Massachusetts
Character Party Affiliation: Democratic Party
Main Strengths: War hero, passionate, popular with progressive Democrats, prominent anti-segregationist, youthful momentum
Main Weaknesses: Considered too radical by more moderate heads, inexperienced politician, alcoholic
Biography: Willie was born June 4th 1917 to William Oswald Sr. and Abigail Richards, an architect and stay at home wife respectfully. Though, the elder William never got to see his son, having joined to fight against the Germans in the Great War. Meeting his end upon the barren fields of Belgium.
Luckily for Abigail, her husband had been successful previous to the war and had left a sizable amount of money to live on in his will, which, combined with his pension, allowed her to keep the house and raise her son without the need for remarrying. Eventually, of course, she did, as was expected of her.
Willie grew up on the stories of his father, buildings around the city an eternal reminder of the legacy he had to live up to. Not to mention the medals in the display cabinet. Often as a youth he would raise the idea of one day joining the military to his mother, before being quickly swatted down, not intent on losing another loved one to a cursed conflict. Instead, he was to go into the insurance business with his step-father. A respectable administrative profession without a hint of physical danger involved.
He was content with that for a time. His step-father was a good man who taught him the ropes, put him through college and landed him his first job. He was good at it.
Then the Japanese hit Pearl Harbour.
He still remembers his mothers tears the moment he returned home from the local recruitment center. They eventually subsided to quiet acceptance. With a stern pat on the back from his step-father he stepped into a life of war.
His administrative skills were valuable in the Pacific campaign, and due to personal interest he had a passing knowledge of Japanese. These factors allowed him to rise quickly from the enlisted ranks. Quickly finding himself an officer after two arduous years.
During this time he distinguished himself multiple times, often refusing the leave he was allowed to take. Mostly out of loyalty to the men around him. Black, white and even Asian American. To him, they were his brothers. The idea of segregation and unequal rights growing distant by the second as bullets hit them all alike.
His biggest feat of heroism came in the closing months of the war during the bloody Battle of Okinawa. There, on April 12th, the Japanese counter-offensive at Kakazu Ridge caught the American forces off-guard. Willie, fighting in vicious hand to hand combat, held a ridge overnight against the offensive. The ridge, vital to the logistics of the battle and used as cover for medics to evacuate wounded servicemen, helped to severely reduce casualties along his units section of the line. For his heroism he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Though, the battle had changed him. Scarred him. And as Japan surrendered to the Allied powers, he surrendered to alcoholism.
Promoted to Captain in the months following VJ Day, for Willie, civilian life was hard to comprehend. As such, to not face the fear of an idle civilian job, he stayed in the military, finally being discharged as the Korean War came to an end.
In the years after, he felt that he had to do something. Something productive. The men he had fought with were treated as second class citizens, the wars he had come to despise were never-ending. Upon the encouragement of both the local Republican and Democratic branches in his Congressional district, he announced his campaign for the Democrats, following the popular outgoing Representative on a progressive and radical message. Winning the primary was all he need do in the 2nd District, and with the endorsement of the outgoing Congressman that proved simple.
Not content with the House, however, after just one term he took the step up to the Senate. Winning a hard fought primary and the general election. Eager to shake up politics with what many consider a polarising ideology.
Standing primarily on a platform of desegregation and civil rights, other beliefs touted by the Senator-Elect include a non-interventionist streak, firmly against the escalation of the War in Vietnam and other activities of the American government, specifically in South America. Though more quiet on issues related to the Soviet Union, he approaches the issue from the point of view of Détente and and has occasionally spoken on the need to settle the nuclear arms race before the world experiences what he has called a "catastrophic end."
On the economic front, he is in favour of tariffs to protect American workers, pro-union and has staked a claim in the fight for work safety laws. A pet project of his during his time in the House.
Other Info: Unmarried bachelor, closeted homosexual, Medal of Honor recipient.
I have read and accepted the rules of the roleplay: Flowerdell
Do Not Remove: 84721
This is a good app! Just two small things:
1. I feel he could use another weakness or two. While the ones he has right now are fine, his status as a Medal of Honor recipient and a war hero, as well as his youthful energy and (presumable) charisma make him a bit of a hot shot. Adding another weakness should be fine, maybe being a bit gaffe-prone or a scandal or something like that.
2. Could you elaborate a tiny bit more on his time in the House? Any accomplishments/notable events beyond what you mentioned at the end?
Otherwise I'm about ready to accept this app.
The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile wrote:Tag, considering either a Strom Thurmond-esque Dixiecrat.
Chia Dal wrote:I find this interesting.
Jovuistan wrote:This is a good app! Just two small things:
1. I feel he could use another weakness or two. While the ones he has right now are fine, his status as a Medal of Honor recipient and a war hero, as well as his youthful energy and (presumable) charisma make him a bit of a hot shot. Adding another weakness should be fine, maybe being a bit gaffe-prone or a scandal or something like that.
2. Could you elaborate a tiny bit more on his time in the House? Any accomplishments/notable events beyond what you mentioned at the end?
Otherwise I'm about ready to accept this app.