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by New Luciannova » Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:29 am
by North Listia » Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:30 pm
Madrinpoor wrote:Ay dios mio please reply to this post (with your app in a SPOILER) if your app HASN'T been accepted, and you'd like it to be, and you've made changes if you've been told to that haven't been reviewed yet, if not and this is a first app then please also reply to this post (with your app in a SPOILER).
Thank you.
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Character Application and Information Sheet
NS Nation Name: North Listia
Character Name: Jordan Douglass
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 34
Character Height: 5’11
Character Weight: 180lbs
Character Position/Role/Job: AME Church Leadership (1996-2002); Senior Advisor to Congressman John Clyne (2002-2004); United States Representative of the 6th Congressional District of South Carolina (2005-)
Character Country/State of Birth: 1972
Character State of Residence: South Carolina
Character Party Affiliation: Democrat
Faceclaim:(Image)
Main Strengths: Douglass is a well established figure within his district and has the support of his popular predecessor. It would be extremely difficult to challenge him in the primary and the makeup in the district would mean that losing to a Republican opponent in the general is almost impossible. Douglass is also young, well educated, and has plenty of experience organizing and public speaking through the the AME Church.
Main Weaknesses: While Douglass has a strong support in the local community, his positions has made him the enemy of some powerful national groups. Douglass’ support of school choice and opposition to powerful teacher’s unions has led him to lose support from a powerful left-leaning union. At the same time, his commitment for police reform has put him in opposition to the powerful right-leaning police unions. As of now, Douglass is also a single man with no kids, which is sometimes looked at with suspicion.
Biography: (Minimum 2-3 paragraphs)
Jordan grew up in the Church. Many of his earliest memories are of him and his father, a Bishop of the local Morris Brown AME Church in Charleston, SC, going to Church together. Whether it be after school to do his homework, or on Sundays for service. While is father instilled within him a love of God, Jordon’s mother gifted him the appreciation of a good education. As school teacher, Jordan’s mother constantly reminded him of the importance of school. She helped him with his homework, constantly checked in on his grades, and even struck up friendships with a few of Jordan’s teachers as he grew up. While Jordan would spend most of his childhood resenting the constant involvement of his mother, he began to appreciate her commitment during high school. While Jordan was on the honor roll and getting scholarships to colleges across the country, many of his old friends were getting involved in gangs in the community.
Jordan was able to get a full scholarship to Howard University and started his freshmen year of college in 1990. There, he studied political science and economics. While an active member of the church and community organizations during his youth, Jordan’s time in college is what really sparked his interest in politics. He volunteered for multiple campaigns, and even became an intern for Congressman John Clyne, a prominent politician in the House of Representatives who was friends with his father.
After college, Jordan moved asked to Charleston and started working in the Church. He quickly rose to a leadership position, becoming a deacon and leading various organizations within the Church including the youth ministry, center of education, and the social justice organizations. His work in the church meant that he became a well known figure to many organizations and community activists within the community. He is known as Reverend Douglass to those who know him within and outside of the Church.
At the request of his old boss, Congressman Clyne, he took a break from his work in the church and became a senior advisor for Clyne. Clyne knew that his health was taking a serious downturn and wanted to informally appoint a successor for his position. To Clyne, Jordan seemed like the obvious choice due to his youth, involvement in the community, and social activism. Jordan worked for Clyne for two years before Clyne announced his retirement ahead of the 2004 election. Quickly after, Jordan announced his candidacy to replace Clyne as the representative for South Carolina’s sixth district. The endorsement from Rep. Clyne meant that he was able to easily defeat his one primary opponent and the make up of the district meant that the Rev. Douglass swept the general election (65-34).
As a freshmen Congressman, Rev. Douglass focused on education and police reform efforts.
Other Info:
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NS Nation Name: Kavanis
Character Name: John Franklin “Jack” Claassen
Character Gender: M
Character Age: 64
Character Height: 5.35714285714 Macedonian cubits
Character Weight: 21266.69007174 zolotniks
Character Position/Role/Job: Representative for Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District
Character Country/State of Birth: Illinois
Character State of Residence: Tennessee
Character Party Affiliation: Republican
Faceclaim: Dan Tyminski
Main Strengths: Rock solid support among his conservative base. Has attracted substantial federal investment to his district through transport, infrastructure and energy initiatives. Good fund raiser thanks to connections with oil and gas industry.
Main Weaknesses: Long service means plenty of political skeletons. Had a relatively soft-on-immigration stance in the 1980s that is now politically toxic on the right. Strong support of the Global War on Terror, including the War in Iraq, has aged poorly.
Biography:
Early life, military service and education
Jack Claassen was born in Chicago in 1943, the 4th of 7 children of Perry Claassen, an aviation factory worker, and Roslyn, a clothing store clerk. He is a 6th generation Tennessean and in 1950 the family moved back to Elizabethton to run a gas station, where he would work pumping gas over summers. He attended Elizabethton High School, where he played basketball and baseball, and was a Life Scout. He was raised a Catholic in deference to his mother’s belief, though he now attends a Baptist church.
He attended Christian Brothers University on an NROTC scholarship, initially hoping to become a naval aviator, but failed selection and was instead commissioned as an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines. He served for five years, including tours of Vietnam. After leaving as a Captain, he returned to Tennessee and enrolled in the University of Tennessee College of Law, graduating with a J.D. in 1972. He became a lawyer and entered private practice.
State government
In 1980 he was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives, serving two terms. He sat on the Finance, Ways and Means committee. In 1984 he was elected to the Tennessee Senate, representing Carter County. He served three terms in the Senate, becoming the Assistant Minority Leader. He was the author of Tennessee’s revised abortion statute that adopted a parental notification provision.
House of Represntatives
With the Tennessee 1st’s long serving Congressman deciding not to stand for re-election in 1996, Claassen won a crowded and competitive primary, which given the district’s political make-up was essentially the general election. He has been re-elected every time since, and in 2006 retained a 58% majority.
He has served on the House Committee on Financial Services and is currently the ranking member of the Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government-Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee. He has previously served on the Rules Committee. He is a member of the Republican Policy Committee.
Claassen has held a generally conservative voting record, including 100% from the National Right to Life Committee, and an A rating from Gun Owners of America. His 13% rating from the League of Conservation Voters reflects a mostly poor environmental record, though he has voted for some Superfund cleanup measures in Tennessee. He has received awards from the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Family Research Council, the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Other Info: He is a capable scratch golfer, and has been starting right fielder for the Republicans in the Congressional Baseball Game, helping them to a heavily winning record during his tenure. A popular Beltway rumor suggests he once consumed 53 cans of beer during a flight back from a junket to Europe. He has been married four times and has 6 children and 6 grandchildren.
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by New Luciannova » Sat Feb 26, 2022 4:39 pm
Meretica wrote:If your character or characters have been ACCEPTED, telegram me the application so that I can prepare the character list. Again, only if they were ACCEPTED.
by Yaruqo » Sat Feb 26, 2022 7:35 pm
Melovinta wrote:So what's the time system gonna be? Is one RL day gonna be one day in the RP? Or is it something else?
by New Luciannova » Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:58 pm
by Yaruqo » Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:24 am
New Luciannova wrote:Are there any published rules for the game to help me understand expectations and duties?
by Hopal » Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:21 am
Madrinpoor wrote:Ay dios mio please reply to this post (with your app in a SPOILER) if your app HASN'T been accepted, and you'd like it to be, and you've made changes if you've been told to that haven't been reviewed yet, if not and this is a first app then please also reply to this post (with your app in a SPOILER).
Thank you.
I'm gonna make a list.
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Character Application and Information Sheet
NS Nation Name: North Listia
Character Name: Jordan Douglass
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 34
Character Height: 5’11
Character Weight: 180lbs
Character Position/Role/Job: AME Church Leadership (1996-2002); Senior Advisor to Congressman John Clyne (2002-2004); United States Representative of the 6th Congressional District of South Carolina (2005-)
Character Country/State of Birth: 1972
Character State of Residence: South Carolina
Character Party Affiliation: Democrat
Faceclaim:(Image)
Main Strengths: Douglass is a well established figure within his district and has the support of his popular predecessor. It would be extremely difficult to challenge him in the primary and the makeup in the district would mean that losing to a Republican opponent in the general is almost impossible. Douglass is also young, well educated, and has plenty of experience organizing and public speaking through the the AME Church.
Main Weaknesses: While Douglass has a strong support in the local community, his positions has made him the enemy of some powerful national groups. Douglass’ support of school choice and opposition to powerful teacher’s unions has led him to lose support from a powerful left-leaning union. At the same time, his commitment for police reform has put him in opposition to the powerful right-leaning police unions. As of now, Douglass is also a single man with no kids, which is sometimes looked at with suspicion.
Biography: (Minimum 2-3 paragraphs)
Jordan grew up in the Church. Many of his earliest memories are of him and his father, a Bishop of the local Morris Brown AME Church in Charleston, SC, going to Church together. Whether it be after school to do his homework, or on Sundays for service. While is father instilled within him a love of God, Jordon’s mother gifted him the appreciation of a good education. As school teacher, Jordan’s mother constantly reminded him of the importance of school. She helped him with his homework, constantly checked in on his grades, and even struck up friendships with a few of Jordan’s teachers as he grew up. While Jordan would spend most of his childhood resenting the constant involvement of his mother, he began to appreciate her commitment during high school. While Jordan was on the honor roll and getting scholarships to colleges across the country, many of his old friends were getting involved in gangs in the community.
Jordan was able to get a full scholarship to Howard University and started his freshmen year of college in 1990. There, he studied political science and economics. While an active member of the church and community organizations during his youth, Jordan’s time in college is what really sparked his interest in politics. He volunteered for multiple campaigns, and even became an intern for Congressman John Clyne, a prominent politician in the House of Representatives who was friends with his father.
After college, Jordan moved asked to Charleston and started working in the Church. He quickly rose to a leadership position, becoming a deacon and leading various organizations within the Church including the youth ministry, center of education, and the social justice organizations. His work in the church meant that he became a well known figure to many organizations and community activists within the community. He is known as Reverend Douglass to those who know him within and outside of the Church.
At the request of his old boss, Congressman Clyne, he took a break from his work in the church and became a senior advisor for Clyne. Clyne knew that his health was taking a serious downturn and wanted to informally appoint a successor for his position. To Clyne, Jordan seemed like the obvious choice due to his youth, involvement in the community, and social activism. Jordan worked for Clyne for two years before Clyne announced his retirement ahead of the 2004 election. Quickly after, Jordan announced his candidacy to replace Clyne as the representative for South Carolina’s sixth district. The endorsement from Rep. Clyne meant that he was able to easily defeat his one primary opponent and the make up of the district meant that the Rev. Douglass swept the general election (65-34).
As a freshmen Congressman, Rev. Douglass focused on education and police reform efforts.
Other Info:
I have read and accepted the rules of the roleplay: North Listia
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NS Nation Name: Kavanis
Character Name: John Franklin “Jack” Claassen
Character Gender: M
Character Age: 64
Character Height: 5.35714285714 Macedonian cubits
Character Weight: 21266.69007174 zolotniks
Character Position/Role/Job: Representative for Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District
Character Country/State of Birth: Illinois
Character State of Residence: Tennessee
Character Party Affiliation: Republican
Faceclaim: Dan Tyminski
Main Strengths: Rock solid support among his conservative base. Has attracted substantial federal investment to his district through transport, infrastructure and energy initiatives. Good fund raiser thanks to connections with oil and gas industry.
Main Weaknesses: Long service means plenty of political skeletons. Had a relatively soft-on-immigration stance in the 1980s that is now politically toxic on the right. Strong support of the Global War on Terror, including the War in Iraq, has aged poorly.
Biography:
Early life, military service and education
Jack Claassen was born in Chicago in 1943, the 4th of 7 children of Perry Claassen, an aviation factory worker, and Roslyn, a clothing store clerk. He is a 6th generation Tennessean and in 1950 the family moved back to Elizabethton to run a gas station, where he would work pumping gas over summers. He attended Elizabethton High School, where he played basketball and baseball, and was a Life Scout. He was raised a Catholic in deference to his mother’s belief, though he now attends a Baptist church.
He attended Christian Brothers University on an NROTC scholarship, initially hoping to become a naval aviator, but failed selection and was instead commissioned as an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines. He served for five years, including tours of Vietnam. After leaving as a Captain, he returned to Tennessee and enrolled in the University of Tennessee College of Law, graduating with a J.D. in 1972. He became a lawyer and entered private practice.
State government
In 1980 he was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives, serving two terms. He sat on the Finance, Ways and Means committee. In 1984 he was elected to the Tennessee Senate, representing Carter County. He served three terms in the Senate, becoming the Assistant Minority Leader. He was the author of Tennessee’s revised abortion statute that adopted a parental notification provision.
House of Represntatives
With the Tennessee 1st’s long serving Congressman deciding not to stand for re-election in 1996, Claassen won a crowded and competitive primary, which given the district’s political make-up was essentially the general election. He has been re-elected every time since, and in 2006 retained a 58% majority.
He has served on the House Committee on Financial Services and is currently the ranking member of the Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government-Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee. He has previously served on the Rules Committee. He is a member of the Republican Policy Committee.
Claassen has held a generally conservative voting record, including 100% from the National Right to Life Committee, and an A rating from Gun Owners of America. His 13% rating from the League of Conservation Voters reflects a mostly poor environmental record, though he has voted for some Superfund cleanup measures in Tennessee. He has received awards from the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Family Research Council, the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Other Info: He is a capable scratch golfer, and has been starting right fielder for the Republicans in the Congressional Baseball Game, helping them to a heavily winning record during his tenure. A popular Beltway rumor suggests he once consumed 53 cans of beer during a flight back from a junket to Europe. He has been married four times and has 6 children and 6 grandchildren.
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by Gyoric » Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:58 am
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Character Application and Information Sheet
NS Nation Name: Gyoric
Character Name: Alexander Baker-Albescu
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 38
Character Height: 6'2
Character Weight: 194 IBS
Character Position/Role/Job: Representative for Alaska (HOR) (2002 - Present Day)
Character Country/State of Birth: Juneau, Alaska
Character State of Residence: Juneau, Alaska
Character Party Affiliation: Republican
Faceclaim: https://imgur.com/a/m28XrGH
Main Strengths: Easy-Going, Charismatic, Well-Respected in Home State and Young.
Main Weaknesses: Could sway to Democrats, Inexperienced in Politics, few connections in the political world, Unliked in the Republican Party due to very moderate views. Despite being charismatic in terms of talking, he struggles with public speaking. Has sometimes been considered a "career politician" due to his views swaying frequently. Calling his political thinking as the "Common Ground", some of his views can change if the situation changes, in which has seen attacks suggesting his credibility as a "man of the people".
Biography: (Minimum 2-3 paragraphs)
Born in Juneau, Alaska In 1969, to Mary Baker-Albescu, who was born within the same City, and to his native Romanian Father, Costin Albescu, who had fled Communist-ruled Romania at the age of 17. His mother was 23 when she had Alex, and Costin was 27 and left his native country at the age of 17 in 1959 left the Capital city to go to the Land of the Free and Opportunity in Alaska. Though his mother had wanted more children, his father had refused to have another, suggesting his numerous low-paying jobs during his infancy wouldn't pay the bills for multiple children.
At the age of 12, he would gain an immediate interest in Basketball and would join the School's team. Between 12 - 14, Alex would become a promising player due to tall height at that age, and at 14 would go and play for Alaska Fairbanks' Youth Team at that age. However, his lack of skill on the ball and his lack of movement off-ball would lead to humbling cut 9 months later, with him going from one of the tallest member on the team to being fairly average height in the team. However, his love for Basketball wouldn't fade, and would continue to go for try-outs at the Youth Team until 16, which would be unsuccessful. However, by 16, Alex was a fairly bright student, focusing an academic studies of History and English Literature. This would lead to him at 18 going to the University of Alaska South-East, and would be studying Political Science. It was his time at College which would see his political views mould in.
It is believed Alexander's views were moulded by two factors, his Professor and his friends. His professor was a fairly moderate man in a political sense, belleving in mild conservatism. His views would transform over to Alex, who would, in addition to the classes, attend events held by the Democratic Party. However, his shift over to the Republican Side would occur after he would have a seat under a local council in a town near Campus. This was were he developed an idea of moderate conservatism, and his time spent at the council, in which was between 1988 - 1992. However, his political ambition would go further than local council, and would join the Republican Party in 1993. Between 1994 - 1998, he would join the council of the capital, in which was Republican-Controlled. It was in 96' in which Alexander would befriend the Mayor and would quickly have a lot of influence in the Judaea's Local Councils. He would push bills to support families, swell as using his long bands of influence to prevent certain motions going into place. It was 1998 in which would resign and would then prepare for even more ambitious areas, Governor of Alaska.
Alexander went for the Governor role twice, in 1998, when he would lose in the Primaries to another Republican Candidate. However, it was a surprise to seem him make it to the last 4 for Alaska, seemingly the youngest candidate. He would quickly prepare for 2000, where it was the mid-terms. Though he wasn't backed by much, a few former council members, his major backing was former Mayor of Juneau, though he was unsuccessful once more. However, he would make it to the Last 2, where he would lose in a tight vote. However, these string of progress allowed him the political backing by former members to go for the 2002 Election. He would receive backing from Former Mayors, and coming up to 2002, he would have the backing of the Party for the House of Representatives in the 2002 Election.
2002 went just as was expected. Winning the primaries with ease, his balanced, youthful and "Liberal Conservatism" in which promised the backing of everyone. His slogan for the election was "Conservative Thinking, Liberal Acting". Many saw the slogan as implying his moderate view. However, him winning as a HOR could be a backstabber. Though his balanced and people-pleasing approach to politics would win him a seat in HOR, his actions wouldn't be at all Republican. Alaska had never been a strong-, right-wing state like Texas, yet, he would work almost as both a Republican and Democrat. Though this allowed changes to go much smoother, this would see the Republicans make him untrustworthy, and make him unpopular in the parties more radical and right-wing areas. He wouldn't support the War on Terror, attempting to vote against implications. However, 2004 would see him comfortably due to his pushing of several changes in his area of Alaska. His 2004 victory wasn't a shock, however, many believe between now and 2008, he will attempt to shift the power onto the Democrats, suggesting not only a change of heart in parties, but an ambition to become Governor, as a democrat. He would win comfortably in the Mid-Terms in 2006, portraying a similar role as a "swing-politician".
His views are often considered very moderate by Republicans, and some of his views are similar or the same to some democrats. Since his introduction to Politics, he has been an advocate for "Abortion for a Reason", in which suggests to ban any abortion in which has a weak/no justification. Despite him in his early years being Anti-Gun, suggesting an all-out ban to Assault Rifles and Automatic Rifles, like moderate republicans and all democrats, Alex changed to wanting an increase to the age of 25+, to have had specific number of hours on the said weapon, all in all, wanting more strict gun control, though not the ban of Assault Weapons and Automatics. Once more, Alex's views has changed dramatically on the War On Terror. Since the operation began after 9/11, he was a supporter of the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, however, wasn't a supporter of the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, believing Iraq didn't have weapons of mass destruction and that Hessian's reign was to come to an end. Despite his Whip in 2003 pushing him to vote yes to Invasion of Iraq, yet he was one of few who was Republican who voted against the war in Iraq in 2003. He believes in low taxes, though in recent years since 2002, has wanted an increase to corporation tax.
The idea of "Conservative Thinking, Liberal Acting" is one of the quotes situated with Alex. Critics of Mr Baker-Albescu have said that he is making the image that he is a conservative to please Alaskan Republicans and Republicans across the country, but truly believes in Liberal Conservatism, a moderate form which combines the ideas of liberalism and conservatism together. Many see that he went for the Republicans not because he as a Republican, but only because he saw it as a quicker and a better chance at getting power.
Known as "The Swinger" in the Republican Party, the next two years could be crucial for Republicans in Alaska, and Democrats, with a power-hungry. ambitious and youthful Representative, who may stop at nothing to get power. Some may even argue he is a "Career Politician".
The likability of him is mostly due to his "common-sense" in terms of his political views, in which has allowed him to be popular with moderates to both the left and the right. Though his liberal conservatism appeases both libertarians and moderate conservatives, his views are most popular with those without a straight-forward view. He is often considered an appeaser, attempting to push policies in which make the most people happy. However, with it being a resourceful state, with lots of natural-resources, he considers both himself, and other around him consider Alex, a man of the people. Alex is often considered someone who has opinions on issues, and not a basic political opinion. This is often proven with his centrist view on many policies. He has been an advocate to increase state operations in Alaska and using resources in Alaska to boost the economy frequently.
Added on, his experience in basketball became the reality, when he bought a 60% stake into the Alaska Aces in 2002. He would invest into the team, however, would leave the club in 2005, however, after only just 10 months from leaving the Alaska Aces, he would buy back the team in 2006. During his longest reign as owner of the Alaska Aces, he would implant a new Director of Basketball, and his investment would further establish Alaska's basketball team as a formidable force in the middle-pack. He still currently has a majority in the company.
Other Info:
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Character Application and Information Sheet
NS Nation Name: Gyoric
Character Name: Alexander Baker-Albescu
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 38
Character Height: 6'2
Character Weight: 194 IBS
Character Position/Role/Job: Representative for Alaska (HOR) (2002 - Present Day)
Character Country/State of Birth: Juneau, Alaska
Character State of Residence: Juneau, Alaska
Character Party Affiliation: Republican
Faceclaim: https://imgur.com/a/m28XrGH
Main Strengths: Easy-Going, Charismatic, Well-Respected in Home State and Young.
Main Weaknesses: Could sway to Democrats, Inexperienced in Politics, few connections in the political world, Unliked in the Republican Party due to very moderate views. Despite being charismatic in terms of talking, he struggles with public speaking. Has sometimes been considered a "career politician" due to his views swaying frequently. Calling his political thinking as the "Common Ground", some of his views can change if the situation changes, in which has seen attacks suggesting his credibility as a "man of the people".
Biography: (Minimum 2-3 paragraphs)
Born in Juneau, Alaska In 1969, to Mary Baker-Albescu, who was born within the same City, and to his native Romanian Father, Costin Albescu, who had fled Communist-ruled Romania at the age of 17. His mother was 23 when she had Alex, and Costin was 27 and left his native country at the age of 17 in 1959 left the Capital city to go to the Land of the Free and Opportunity in Alaska. Though his mother had wanted more children, his father had refused to have another, suggesting his numerous low-paying jobs during his infancy wouldn't pay the bills for multiple children.
At the age of 12, he would gain an immediate interest in Basketball and would join the School's team. Between 12 - 14, Alex would become a promising player due to tall height at that age, and at 14 would go and play for Alaska Fairbanks' Youth Team at that age. However, his lack of skill on the ball and his lack of movement off-ball would lead to humbling cut 9 months later, with him going from one of the tallest member on the team to being fairly average height in the team. However, his love for Basketball wouldn't fade, and would continue to go for try-outs at the Youth Team until 16, which would be unsuccessful. However, by 16, Alex was a fairly bright student, focusing an academic studies of History and English Literature. This would lead to him at 18 going to the University of Alaska South-East, and would be studying Political Science. It was his time at College which would see his political views mould in.
It is believed Alexander's views were moulded by two factors, his Professor and his friends. His professor was a fairly moderate man in a political sense, belleving in mild conservatism. His views would transform over to Alex, who would, in addition to the classes, attend events held by the Democratic Party. However, his shift over to the Republican Side would occur after he would have a seat under a local council in a town near Campus. This was were he developed an idea of moderate conservatism, and his time spent at the council, in which was between 1988 - 1992. However, his political ambition would go further than local council, and would join the Republican Party in 1993. Between 1994 - 1998, he would join the council of the capital, in which was Republican-Controlled. It was in 96' in which Alexander would befriend the Mayor and would quickly have a lot of influence in the Judaea's Local Councils. He would push bills to support families, swell as using his long bands of influence to prevent certain motions going into place. It was 1998 in which would resign and would then prepare for even more ambitious areas, Governor of Alaska.
Alexander went for the Governor role twice, in 1998, when he would lose in the Primaries to another Republican Candidate. However, it was a surprise to seem him make it to the last 4 for Alaska, seemingly the youngest candidate. He would quickly prepare for 2000, where it was the mid-terms. Though he wasn't backed by much, a few former council members, his major backing was former Mayor of Juneau, though he was unsuccessful once more. However, he would make it to the Last 2, where he would lose in a tight vote. However, these string of progress allowed him the political backing by former members to go for the 2002 Election. He would receive backing from Former Mayors, and coming up to 2002, he would have the backing of the Party for the House of Representatives in the 2002 Election.
2002 went just as was expected. Winning the primaries with ease, his balanced, youthful and "Liberal Conservatism" in which promised the backing of everyone. His slogan for the election was "Conservative Thinking, Liberal Acting". Many saw the slogan as implying his moderate view. However, him winning as a HOR could be a backstabber. Though his balanced and people-pleasing approach to politics would win him a seat in HOR, his actions wouldn't be at all Republican. Alaska had never been a strong-, right-wing state like Texas, yet, he would work almost as both a Republican and Democrat. Though this allowed changes to go much smoother, this would see the Republicans make him untrustworthy, and make him unpopular in the parties more radical and right-wing areas. He wouldn't support the War on Terror, attempting to vote against implications. However, 2004 would see him comfortably due to his pushing of several changes in his area of Alaska. His 2004 victory wasn't a shock, however, many believe between now and 2008, he will attempt to shift the power onto the Democrats, suggesting not only a change of heart in parties, but an ambition to become Governor, as a democrat. He would win comfortably in the Mid-Terms in 2006, portraying a similar role as a "swing-politician".
His views are often considered very moderate by Republicans, and some of his views are similar or the same to some democrats. Since his introduction to Politics, he has been an advocate for "Abortion for a Reason", in which suggests to ban any abortion in which has a weak/no justification. Despite him in his early years being Anti-Gun, suggesting an all-out ban to Assault Rifles and Automatic Rifles, like moderate republicans and all democrats, Alex changed to wanting an increase to the age of 25+, to have had specific number of hours on the said weapon, all in all, wanting more strict gun control, though not the ban of Assault Weapons and Automatics. Once more, Alex's views has changed dramatically on the War On Terror. Since the operation began after 9/11, he was a supporter of the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, however, wasn't a supporter of the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, believing Iraq didn't have weapons of mass destruction and that Hessian's reign was to come to an end. Despite his Whip in 2003 pushing him to vote yes to Invasion of Iraq, yet he was one of few who was Republican who voted against the war in Iraq in 2003. He believes in low taxes, though in recent years since 2002, has wanted an increase to corporation tax.
The idea of "Conservative Thinking, Liberal Acting" is one of the quotes situated with Alex. Critics of Mr Baker-Albescu have said that he is making the image that he is a conservative to please Alaskan Republicans and Republicans across the country, but truly believes in Liberal Conservatism, a moderate form which combines the ideas of liberalism and conservatism together. Many see that he went for the Republicans not because he as a Republican, but only because he saw it as a quicker and a better chance at getting power.
Known as "The Swinger" in the Republican Party, the next two years could be crucial for Republicans in Alaska, and Democrats, with a power-hungry. ambitious and youthful Representative, who may stop at nothing to get power. Some may even argue he is a "Career Politician".
The likability of him is mostly due to his "common-sense" in terms of his political views, in which has allowed him to be popular with moderates to both the left and the right. Though his liberal conservatism appeases both libertarians and moderate conservatives, his views are most popular with those without a straight-forward view. He is often considered an appeaser, attempting to push policies in which make the most people happy. However, with it being a resourceful state, with lots of natural-resources, he considers both himself, and other around him consider Alex, a man of the people. Alex is often considered someone who has opinions on issues, and not a basic political opinion. This is often proven with his centrist view on many policies. He has been an advocate to increase state operations in Alaska and using resources in Alaska to boost the economy frequently.
Added on, his experience in basketball became the reality, when he bought a 60% stake into the Alaska Aces in 2002. He would invest into the team, however, would leave the club in 2005, however, after only just 10 months from leaving the Alaska Aces, he would buy back the team in 2006. During his longest reign as owner of the Alaska Aces, he would implant a new Director of Basketball, and his investment would further establish Alaska's basketball team as a formidable force in the middle-pack. He still currently has a majority in the company.
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by Melovinta » Sun Feb 27, 2022 1:41 pm
Madrinpoor wrote:Guys.
Use POLITICIANS as char models, not singers or actors or whatever. It'll be really hard to find photos if your char model isn't a politician (preferably American), major activist, or actor who played a politician on a long running show (e.g. Martin Sheen, Charlie Sheen, Michael J. Fox).
Posts in this RP (and all previous iterations) are very photo heavy. Every post is a solid, well-written thing that takes a bit of time but is of good quality, and should have photos in it unless it's a conversation with another player. It's a little harder, but when everybody does it the RP is awesome. Trust me.
One of my campaign posts from an older political RP thread
This shows you the kind of photos you're going to need. You can easily tell which one my char is by scrolling through, and the model is Bob Menendez, a senator from New Jersey.
by Madrinpoor » Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:32 pm
Melovinta wrote:Madrinpoor wrote:Guys.
Use POLITICIANS as char models, not singers or actors or whatever. It'll be really hard to find photos if your char model isn't a politician (preferably American), major activist, or actor who played a politician on a long running show (e.g. Martin Sheen, Charlie Sheen, Michael J. Fox).
Posts in this RP (and all previous iterations) are very photo heavy. Every post is a solid, well-written thing that takes a bit of time but is of good quality, and should have photos in it unless it's a conversation with another player. It's a little harder, but when everybody does it the RP is awesome. Trust me.
One of my campaign posts from an older political RP thread
This shows you the kind of photos you're going to need. You can easily tell which one my char is by scrolling through, and the model is Bob Menendez, a senator from New Jersey.
Well, that complicates alot of things. Finding photos of Mike Horner is like finding a needle in a haystack, I can only think of two images that might be used. One that has him holding a mic and another of him in Congress, still I think if I dig far enough, I'll find a few more.
by Mareadmonte » Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:55 pm
Madrinpoor wrote:Ay dios mio please reply to this post (with your app in a SPOILER) if your app HASN'T been accepted, and you'd like it to be, and you've made changes if you've been told to that haven't been reviewed yet, if not and this is a first app then please also reply to this post (with your app in a SPOILER).
Thank you.
I'm gonna make a list.
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Character Application and Information Sheet
NS Nation Name: North Listia
Character Name: Jordan Douglass
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 34
Character Height: 5’11
Character Weight: 180lbs
Character Position/Role/Job: AME Church Leadership (1996-2002); Senior Advisor to Congressman John Clyne (2002-2004); United States Representative of the 6th Congressional District of South Carolina (2005-)
Character Country/State of Birth: 1972
Character State of Residence: South Carolina
Character Party Affiliation: Democrat
Faceclaim:(Image)
Main Strengths: Douglass is a well established figure within his district and has the support of his popular predecessor. It would be extremely difficult to challenge him in the primary and the makeup in the district would mean that losing to a Republican opponent in the general is almost impossible. Douglass is also young, well educated, and has plenty of experience organizing and public speaking through the the AME Church.
Main Weaknesses: While Douglass has a strong support in the local community, his positions has made him the enemy of some powerful national groups. Douglass’ support of school choice and opposition to powerful teacher’s unions has led him to lose support from a powerful left-leaning union. At the same time, his commitment for police reform has put him in opposition to the powerful right-leaning police unions. As of now, Douglass is also a single man with no kids, which is sometimes looked at with suspicion.
Biography: (Minimum 2-3 paragraphs)
Jordan grew up in the Church. Many of his earliest memories are of him and his father, a Bishop of the local Morris Brown AME Church in Charleston, SC, going to Church together. Whether it be after school to do his homework, or on Sundays for service. While is father instilled within him a love of God, Jordon’s mother gifted him the appreciation of a good education. As school teacher, Jordan’s mother constantly reminded him of the importance of school. She helped him with his homework, constantly checked in on his grades, and even struck up friendships with a few of Jordan’s teachers as he grew up. While Jordan would spend most of his childhood resenting the constant involvement of his mother, he began to appreciate her commitment during high school. While Jordan was on the honor roll and getting scholarships to colleges across the country, many of his old friends were getting involved in gangs in the community.
Jordan was able to get a full scholarship to Howard University and started his freshmen year of college in 1990. There, he studied political science and economics. While an active member of the church and community organizations during his youth, Jordan’s time in college is what really sparked his interest in politics. He volunteered for multiple campaigns, and even became an intern for Congressman John Clyne, a prominent politician in the House of Representatives who was friends with his father.
After college, Jordan moved asked to Charleston and started working in the Church. He quickly rose to a leadership position, becoming a deacon and leading various organizations within the Church including the youth ministry, center of education, and the social justice organizations. His work in the church meant that he became a well known figure to many organizations and community activists within the community. He is known as Reverend Douglass to those who know him within and outside of the Church.
At the request of his old boss, Congressman Clyne, he took a break from his work in the church and became a senior advisor for Clyne. Clyne knew that his health was taking a serious downturn and wanted to informally appoint a successor for his position. To Clyne, Jordan seemed like the obvious choice due to his youth, involvement in the community, and social activism. Jordan worked for Clyne for two years before Clyne announced his retirement ahead of the 2004 election. Quickly after, Jordan announced his candidacy to replace Clyne as the representative for South Carolina’s sixth district. The endorsement from Rep. Clyne meant that he was able to easily defeat his one primary opponent and the make up of the district meant that the Rev. Douglass swept the general election (65-34).
As a freshmen Congressman, Rev. Douglass focused on education and police reform efforts.
Other Info:
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NS Nation Name: Kavanis
Character Name: John Franklin “Jack” Claassen
Character Gender: M
Character Age: 64
Character Height: 5.35714285714 Macedonian cubits
Character Weight: 21266.69007174 zolotniks
Character Position/Role/Job: Representative for Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District
Character Country/State of Birth: Illinois
Character State of Residence: Tennessee
Character Party Affiliation: Republican
Faceclaim: Dan Tyminski
Main Strengths: Rock solid support among his conservative base. Has attracted substantial federal investment to his district through transport, infrastructure and energy initiatives. Good fund raiser thanks to connections with oil and gas industry.
Main Weaknesses: Long service means plenty of political skeletons. Had a relatively soft-on-immigration stance in the 1980s that is now politically toxic on the right. Strong support of the Global War on Terror, including the War in Iraq, has aged poorly.
Biography:
Early life, military service and education
Jack Claassen was born in Chicago in 1943, the 4th of 7 children of Perry Claassen, an aviation factory worker, and Roslyn, a clothing store clerk. He is a 6th generation Tennessean and in 1950 the family moved back to Elizabethton to run a gas station, where he would work pumping gas over summers. He attended Elizabethton High School, where he played basketball and baseball, and was a Life Scout. He was raised a Catholic in deference to his mother’s belief, though he now attends a Baptist church.
He attended Christian Brothers University on an NROTC scholarship, initially hoping to become a naval aviator, but failed selection and was instead commissioned as an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines. He served for five years, including tours of Vietnam. After leaving as a Captain, he returned to Tennessee and enrolled in the University of Tennessee College of Law, graduating with a J.D. in 1972. He became a lawyer and entered private practice.
State government
In 1980 he was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives, serving two terms. He sat on the Finance, Ways and Means committee. In 1984 he was elected to the Tennessee Senate, representing Carter County. He served three terms in the Senate, becoming the Assistant Minority Leader. He was the author of Tennessee’s revised abortion statute that adopted a parental notification provision.
House of Represntatives
With the Tennessee 1st’s long serving Congressman deciding not to stand for re-election in 1996, Claassen won a crowded and competitive primary, which given the district’s political make-up was essentially the general election. He has been re-elected every time since, and in 2006 retained a 58% majority.
He has served on the House Committee on Financial Services and is currently the ranking member of the Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government-Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee. He has previously served on the Rules Committee. He is a member of the Republican Policy Committee.
Claassen has held a generally conservative voting record, including 100% from the National Right to Life Committee, and an A rating from Gun Owners of America. His 13% rating from the League of Conservation Voters reflects a mostly poor environmental record, though he has voted for some Superfund cleanup measures in Tennessee. He has received awards from the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Family Research Council, the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Other Info: He is a capable scratch golfer, and has been starting right fielder for the Republicans in the Congressional Baseball Game, helping them to a heavily winning record during his tenure. A popular Beltway rumor suggests he once consumed 53 cans of beer during a flight back from a junket to Europe. He has been married four times and has 6 children and 6 grandchildren.
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by Kavanis » Sun Feb 27, 2022 4:10 pm
Madrinpoor wrote:1. Can you please choose a different char model? You'll never find photos of Dan Tyminski as a politician (I looked him up). Also the char model doesn't look 64, unless he aged Rahm Emanuel-level well.
2. Can you clarify on the political skeletons part? If he had some major scandals than can be feasibly dug up then it'd be a solid weakness, but it's a bit too vague. Can you also add some more weaknesses? Having one unpopular position isn't a weakness, really, nor is his support of a once-popular war that's still going and still has some support. Strengths are good though.
3. I'd love if you could expand a little more on Vietnam — there was more information about trying to get into the army than on his actual time in it. War changes a person fundamentally. Why is he a strong supporter of baseless wars (especially Iraq) when he fought in a baseless war? What are his opinions on foreign intervention in general? Just think about these things and elaborate a bit more.
4. Can you put a normal height and weight
5. Why did he emerge on top of a crowded primary? I know he's politically pretty experienced, but so are lots of candidates.
6. He doesn't seem to have any finance background, why does he keep getting selected for Financial Committees?
7. All in all not bad, I like how you broke up the bio that's really helpful.
by North Listia » Sun Feb 27, 2022 4:59 pm
Madrinpoor wrote:(Image)
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Character Application and Information Sheet
NS Nation Name: North Listia
Character Name: Rev. Jordan Douglass
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 34
Character Height: 5’11
Character Weight: 180lbs
Character Position/Role/Job: AME Church Leadership (1996-2002); Senior Advisor to Congressman John Clyne (2002-2004); United States Representative of the 6th Congressional District of South Carolina (2005-)
Character Country/State of Birth: 1972
Character State of Residence: South Carolina
Character Party Affiliation: Democrat
Faceclaim: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/11 ... 00x400.jpg
Main Strengths: Douglass is a well established figure within his district and has the support of his popular predecessor. It would be extremely difficult to challenge him in the primary and the makeup in the district would mean that losing to a Republican opponent in the general is almost impossible. Douglass is also young, well educated, and has plenty of experience organizing and public speaking through the the AME Church.
Main Weaknesses:
Socially Conservative: Jordan Douglass is very conservative on some social issues. He considers himself pro-life, supports a Federal Marriage Amendment to the constitution, and wants to increase restrictions on immigration
No filter: During Sermons led by Douglass, he has been known to say many controversial statements. He has called all members in Congress who voted for the War in Iraq, “white devils in black suits,” said that any Black person voting for a Republican is an “Uncle Tom N*****,” said that Cush Jr. will “rot in Hell right next to his daddy,” and claimed that “America’s forefathers were crooks, rapists, and murderers.”
A hypocrite: While Douglass has spoke multiple times about the importance and sanctity of marriage, he does not even have a girlfriend, let a lone a wife and children. He is facing pressure from his family, friends, and constituents to get married, though Jordan feels like he is too busy to start a family now. Also, he is known to call marijuana the “devil’s lettuce,” but there are images of him smoking it during college.
Biography: (Minimum 2-3 paragraphs)
Jordan grew up in the Church. Many of his earliest memories are of him and his father, a Bishop of the local Morris Brown AME Church in Charleston, SC, going to Church together. Whether it be after school to do his homework, or on Sundays for service. While is father instilled within him a love of God, Jordon’s mother gifted him the appreciation of a good education. As school teacher, Jordan’s mother constantly reminded him of the importance of school. She helped him with his homework, constantly checked in on his grades, and even struck up friendships with a few of Jordan’s teachers as he grew up. While Jordan would spend most of his childhood resenting the constant involvement of his mother, he began to appreciate her commitment during high school. While Jordan was on the honor roll and getting scholarships to colleges across the country, many of his old friends were getting involved in gangs in the community.
Jordan was able to get a full scholarship to Howard University and started his freshmen year of college in 1990. There, he studied political science and economics. While an active member of the church and community organizations during his youth, Jordan’s time in college is what really sparked his interest in politics. He volunteered for multiple campaigns, and even became an intern for Congressman John Clyne, a prominent politician in the House of Representatives who was friends with his father.
After college, Jordan moved asked to Charleston and started working in the Church. He quickly rose to a leadership position, becoming a deacon and leading various organizations within the Church including the youth ministry, center of education, and the social justice organizations. His work in the church meant that he became a well known figure to many organizations and community activists within the community. He is known as Reverend Douglass to those who know him within and outside of the Church.
At the request of his old boss, Congressman Clyne, he took a break from his work in the church and became a senior advisor for Clyne. Clyne knew that his health was taking a serious downturn and wanted to informally appoint a successor for his position. To Clyne, Jordan seemed like the obvious choice due to his youth, involvement in the community, and social activism. Jordan worked for Clyne for two years before Clyne announced his retirement ahead of the 2004 election. Quickly after, Jordan announced his candidacy to replace Clyne as the representative for South Carolina’s sixth district. The endorsement from Rep. Clyne meant that he was able to easily defeat his one primary opponent and the make up of the district meant that the Rev. Douglass swept the general election (65-34).
As a freshmen Congressman, Rev. Douglass focused on education and police reform efforts.
Other Info:
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Okay,
1. Not a bad app. This just needs some reworking and expansion in a few places.
2. He's way too young — it's very rare a 34-year-old is a congressman (unless they're AOC-like, but this guy isn't anti-establishment enough for that) especially with the background you've given him, and also rare that a 20-something year old is a deacon. Can you please expand on how he quickly rose through the ranks of the church so fast? Especially in what seems like (judging from my experience with Southern churches in general, including Black ones like AME, and from what your app seems to insinuate with his father having connections and stuff) such a close-knit community, usually in those situations the person who becomes a new leader of a church is another old, established church leader of that same church, not the son of the previous leader. In the South, church (unless it's a megachurch or St. Ebenezer Baptist) isn't a political stepping stone as much as a community center and a religious institution.
3. Can you tell me who is the faceclaim? I don't mind that you have a link I'd just like a name so I can find them easier.
4. I'd recommend adding like twenty years (or at least ten) to their life to give some of their claims more credence
5. Also, the whole senior advisor to Jim Clyne thing needs to be reworked — I don't mind that happening, if Jordan had actually been involved in Clyne's career for many more years than you had him as.
6. This isn't just for you, but applies to all apps: 'Quickly' doing something isn't a substitute for having a character be at their position for a while. I've written apps just like that. A character doesn't 'quickly' do something without a solid explanation for doing so.
Sorry if this seems nitpicky.
by North Listia » Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:08 pm
Madrinpoor wrote:UPDATED APP LIST
Ay dios mio please reply to this post (with your app in a SPOILER) if your app HASN'T been accepted, and you'd like it to be, and you've made changes if you've been told to that haven't been reviewed yet, if not and this is a first app then please also reply to this post (with your app in a SPOILER).
Thank you.
by Melovinta » Sun Feb 27, 2022 8:45 pm
Madrinpoor wrote:Melovinta wrote:
Well, that complicates alot of things. Finding photos of Mike Horner is like finding a needle in a haystack, I can only think of two images that might be used. One that has him holding a mic and another of him in Congress, still I think if I dig far enough, I'll find a few more.
Have you posted an app yet? If so, I don't think it's on my list, sorry about that, that's my bad.
I'd recommend finding nationwide politicians, or someone like a big-time mayor or governor or at the very least, an assistant governor. Trust me, state politicians (and tribal chiefs, I learned that from experience) aren't going to get you anywhere.
If you want a milquetoast-looking White guy, I have plenty of options.
by Cybernetic Socialist Republics » Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:38 pm
Latvijas Otra Republika wrote:-mid-thirties
-10/10 Met Gala Worthy faceclaims
-weakness: 'mild (...) grassroots conspiracy machine (...) young (...)
-power couple
-perfect hotshots who've sliced through life like butter
-'Margret Thatcher'
-Cardboard Characterization
-Top Gun
surely you're trying to take the piss now
Madrinpoor wrote:Guys.
Use POLITICIANS as char models, not singers or actors or whatever. It'll be really hard to find photos if your char model isn't a politician (preferably American), major activist, or actor who played a politician on a long running show (e.g. Martin Sheen, Charlie Sheen, Michael J. Fox).
Posts in this RP (and all previous iterations) are very photo heavy. Every post is a solid, well-written thing that takes a bit of time but is of good quality, and should have photos in it unless it's a conversation with another player. It's a little harder, but when everybody does it the RP is awesome. Trust me.
One of my campaign posts from an older political RP thread
This shows you the kind of photos you're going to need. You can easily tell which one my char is by scrolling through, and the model is Bob Menendez, a senator from New Jersey.
by Dentali » Mon Feb 28, 2022 5:23 am
by Madrinpoor » Mon Feb 28, 2022 6:14 am
Kavanis wrote:Madrinpoor wrote:1. Can you please choose a different char model? You'll never find photos of Dan Tyminski as a politician (I looked him up). Also the char model doesn't look 64, unless he aged Rahm Emanuel-level well.
2. Can you clarify on the political skeletons part? If he had some major scandals than can be feasibly dug up then it'd be a solid weakness, but it's a bit too vague. Can you also add some more weaknesses? Having one unpopular position isn't a weakness, really, nor is his support of a once-popular war that's still going and still has some support. Strengths are good though.
3. I'd love if you could expand a little more on Vietnam — there was more information about trying to get into the army than on his actual time in it. War changes a person fundamentally. Why is he a strong supporter of baseless wars (especially Iraq) when he fought in a baseless war? What are his opinions on foreign intervention in general? Just think about these things and elaborate a bit more.
4. Can you put a normal height and weight
5. Why did he emerge on top of a crowded primary? I know he's politically pretty experienced, but so are lots of candidates.
6. He doesn't seem to have any finance background, why does he keep getting selected for Financial Committees?
7. All in all not bad, I like how you broke up the bio that's really helpful.
Reasonable notes.
1, 2, 3, 5. Changes made. 4, too, though not too sure of their relevance for a political RP.
6. Not particularly unusual. The current GOP ranking member on FinServ is Patrick McHenry, a former media consultant with a degree in history most notable for running the website NotHillary.com. Spencer Bacchus, who was ranking member in the RL 110th Congress, had a broadly similar background to MC’s: law degree and state government. The ranking member of the insurance committee was Deborah Pryce, also with a legal background. There are lots of lawyers serving on the committee IRL. Plus the former OB/GYN, Ron Paul. So I’m not especially minded to change my character’s background on this point as I see nothing unrealistic about it. That said I’ve added a little about the legal career to justify it.
Redraft follows:
Character Application and Information Sheet
NS Nation Name: Kavanis
Character Name: John Francis “Jack” Claassen
Character Gender: M
Character Age: 64
Character Height: ~1.90 m
Character Weight: ~90 kg
Character Position/Role/Job: Representative for Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District
Character Country/State of Birth: Illinois
Character State of Residence: Tennessee
Character Party Affiliation: Republican
Faceclaim: Tom Harkin
Main Strengths:Main Weaknesses:
- Rock solid support among his conservative base.
- Has attracted substantial federal investment to his district through transport, infrastructure and energy initiatives.
- Good fund raiser thanks to connections with oil and gas industry.
- Despite some unfortunate comments (mentioned below) he’s not a (complete) bigot. His family’s gas station ended up in the ownership of a Sikh family; when the proprietor was assaulted in the wake of 9/11 and the store vandalized with anti-Muslim graffiti, he donated money to the family and has attended Sikh cultural events ever since.
- A long political career of wheeling and dealing has led to many skeletons in the closet, mostly financial.
- He bought his current home for $200,000 below market value at the same time as his committee was holding investigations into the bank who financed the mortgage; he has often traded on stock information obtained during closed hearings on companies his committee regulates; and he has met with foreign policymakers on behalf of donors from the oil and gas sector.
- He makes use of the Congressional allowance to lease a car. While most Congressmen forego this or lease economy models, Jack leases a Lexus GS hybrid at a cost of nearly $1000 a month to taxpayers.
- He owns a home over the border of Eastern Tennessee in Virginia and has routinely claimed a tax credit on it despite it not being his primary residence, amassing thousands of dollars in tax credits.
- He has almost always voted in favor of pay increases, beginning with his time in the Tennessee General Assembly, where he once proposed a $10,000 a year salary increase for members.
- Secret IC: At the ripe old age of 57 he began an affair with a 24 year old staffer in his office; he used office funds to procure an abortion for her, and subsequently when the affair ended 2 years later again paid her off using money from a private loan which he has not disclosed on his Congressional finance report.
- While he has a generally conservative voting record, he has generally been pro-immigration, a position of relative normalcy during the start of his career in the 1980s but which has aged increasingly poorly. He flip-flopped to oppose Cush’s attempts at immigration reforms, which was not enough to prevent a primary challenge from the right in 2006, in response he course-corrected with crass comments advocating “shooting on sight” illegal immigrants crossing the border.
- History of foreign policy stances that have aged poorly. In the 1980s, he was full of praise for a ragged bunch of Afghan upstarts fighting against the Soviets, called the Taliban, and recognized Saddam Hussein as an ally against Iran. By the 2000s he was all in on supporting the Global War on Terror, including the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. One of the most hawkish advocates of military intervention and fully embraced the accompanying culture war, too, freedom fries and all. Has been accused of Islamophobia after calling for hearings on “radical Islamic infiltration” of American society, with some of his wilder claims being a “total Islamist takeover” of East Tennessee State University’s catering facilities after they installed a falafel bar (run by a Lebanese Christian family, but that didn’t stop Claassen going on the warpath).
He was the first member of Congress to meet publicly with Pamela Geller and spoke with her at a pro-Israel rally.(Just remembered she doesn’t exist in this reality. Replace with “Pamela Generic-Anti-Islamist-Hardliner”.)- While serving in the Tennessee General Assembly, he orchestrated a vengeance campaign against The Knoxville Journal, who had reported on his allegedly smoking marijuana despite his anti-drugs voting record. His law firm represented the Journal’s landlord in evicting them from their printing office.
- Though portraying himself as a Tennessean through-and-through, he now rarely visits his home district and has been criticized as difficult to reach on constituency matters. (Though, see under Strengths, this has not stopped him directing funding to his district.)
Biography:
Early life, military service and education
Jack Claassen was born in Chicago in 1943, the 4th of 7 children of Perry Claassen, an aviation factory worker, and Roslyn, a clothing store clerk. He is a 6th generation Tennessean and in 1950 the family moved back to Elizabethton to run a gas station, where he would work pumping gas over summers. He attended Elizabethton High School, where he played basketball and baseball, and was a Life Scout. He was raised a Catholic in deference to his mother’s belief, though he now attends a Baptist church.
He attended Christian Brothers University on an NROTC scholarship, initially hoping to become a naval aviator, but ended up on the Marine track. He graduated with a degree of political science and business administration, and was commissioned as an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He was deployed to Vietnam, leading an 81mm mortar platoon. He served at the Battle of Khe Sanh, and in Operation Dewey Canyon, followed by sea duty in Hawaii, Japan and the Philippines. While on Okinawa he was introduced to karate and became an enthusiast.
Decorations included the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V”, Combat Action Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, and a Presidential Unit Citation. His Bronze Star citation credits Lt. Claassen with “repulsing a well-entrenched NVA battalion”, launching an “aggressive counter-assault” on their mortar position and leading an “enveloping attack that routed the enemy position”.
Raised in a fairly traditional Southern household and bringing certain racial attitudes with him, leading a multiracial platoon broadened his horizons (which also seems to be reflected in his diverse marriages). However, it also led to great bitterness to what he saw as domestic fifth columnists who had subverted the war effort from within. He became a convinced anticommunist hawk and has tended to see public opposition to military intervention as bordering on the treasonous ever since.
After leaving as a Captain, he returned to Tennessee and enrolled in the University of Tennessee College of Law, graduating with a J.D. in 1972. He became a lawyer and entered private practice. He specialized in tax and commercial law and engineered connections with local banks and real estate firms.
State government
In 1980 he was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives, serving two terms. He sat on the Finance, Ways and Means committee. In 1984 he was elected to the Tennessee Senate, representing Carter County. He served three terms in the Senate, becoming the Assistant Minority Leader. He was the author of Tennessee’s revised abortion statute that adopted a parental notification provision.
House of Representatives
With the Tennessee 1st’s long serving Congressman deciding not to stand for re-election in 1996, Claassen won a crowded and competitive primary, which given the district’s political make-up was essentially the general election. Claassen portrayed himself as a conservative following the example of Not Gingrich’s 1994 Republican Revolution, emphasizing his strong stances on traditional base issues such as abortion and gun rights, and he publicly endorsed Grover Notquist’s Taxpayer Protection Pledge. He was also well supported by local business interests. A subsequent probe forced him to return around $5000 in undeclared contributions from local financial institutions.
He has been re-elected every time since, and in 2006 retained a 58% majority, though in 2006 he weathered a strong challenge in the primary from an anti-immigration activist who criticized his inconsistent record. Claassen has attracted some controversy by routinely refusing to debate his primary opponents.
He has served on the House Committee on Financial Services and is currently the ranking member of the Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government-Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee. He has previously served on the Rules Committee. He is a member of the Republican Policy Committee.
Claassen has held a generally conservative voting record, including 100% from the National Right to Life Committee, and an A rating from Gun Owners of America. His 13% rating from the League of Conservation Voters reflects a mostly poor environmental record, though he has voted for some Superfund cleanup measures in Tennessee. He has received awards from the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Family Research Council, the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Other Info: He is a capable scratch golfer, and has been starting right fielder for the Republicans in the Congressional Baseball Game, helping them to a heavily winning record during his tenure. A popular Beltway rumor suggests he once consumed 53 cans of beer during a flight back from a junket to Europe. He has been married four times and has 6 children and 6 grandchildren.
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