InstantForum.NET v4.1.41BC Civ Forumshttp://www.1bcciv.com/forums@1bcciv.comThu, 08 Jan 2009 08:29:45 GMT20http://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspx*snorts* If goose goes missing, just send a couple of Warriors up north. They can return me to Bibracte in two, three weeks easily... And not a word about those ponies!<br><br>...<br><br>I wouldn't be a [i]zigeuner[/i] if I stayed put all the time... [url=http://planetsmilies.net][img]http://planetsmilies.net/alien-smiley-124.gif[/img][/url]Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:38:51 GMTZigeunerhttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxCongrats to Zigeuner, our new Vice President....</P><P>:)</P><P>Perhaps [i]this[/i] foray into public life won't result in his disappearance, with the requisite impeachment... (Old timers know what I'm talking about... if you don't, check the Dgame memories thread pinned in CivIII discussion)</P><P>:PTue, 03 Apr 2007 00:09:41 GMTmongoose201http://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxLMAO!Sun, 01 Apr 2007 23:21:45 GMTZonehttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxImpeachment is in the air tonight!Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:38:54 GMTZigeunerhttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxI haven't appointed one, which I suppose puts me in some sort of violation, I suppose, but with our smaller early numbers, I wasn't going to appoint one unless needed.... </P><P>That being said... anyone that wants the position can apply in a pm.</P><P>:)Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:33:08 GMTmongoose201http://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspx[quote]6. The President must appoint for himself a Vice President, who shall take upon himself all duties of the Presidency, should the President become absent.[/quote]<br>Could I get a refreshment as to who our VP is? I must've overlooked the appointment... :Whistling:Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:30:33 GMTZigeunerhttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxWhile I understand Bismarck's point, I stand by my signature under SC #2 and the justification as quoted by Von C.<br><br>Between the lines however is also the implication that the Supreme Court decision and the start of the presidential campaign period may have slipped under some folks' radars. I think it would be a good habit for the various branches of government to announce all such matters in the Town Square to ensure maximum coverage. We can look into a more structured approach as the DGame grows.Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:11:44 GMTmaniacalmonkeyhttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxGrats to Mongoose. To me it looks like everything went by the book. Although Mongoose was the only one that run for president; he was still elected by a vast majority of votes which the Surpreme Court happened to declare in this thread.Mon, 19 Mar 2007 06:30:55 GMTBolan Longpantshttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspx[quote]I would have run, but for the fact I don't have Civ4 OR Warlords... [/quote]<br><br>Well there are two of us that will not be playing ahead. :D:D:DMon, 19 Mar 2007 01:53:39 GMTToskhttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxCongrats Mongoose... :)</P><P>I would have run, but for the fact I don't have Civ4 OR Warlords... :PMon, 19 Mar 2007 01:44:56 GMTComedy Davehttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspx[quote]at any rate, it wasn't for the Supreme Court to decide to begin with, it shouldn't have happened.[/quote]<br><br>But ... but, this is the tried and true U.S. supreme court model. Constitutionality does not matter its all about political expediency. ;)<br><br>I think it is a fine example of a fledgling democracy needing a 1st amendment. hehehe<br><br>So do you have a problem with Goose as the first pres. or just the precedent that has been set?Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:04:09 GMTToskhttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxThe Supreme Court did not decide who would be the President. <P>The Supreme Court did organize the elections, and as part of that organization determined that unopposed candidates would be considered elected by the people. </P><P>I don't know why 'goose was unopposed, perhaps no one thought they could win or maybe no one else was willing and able or a combination of the above. If there is only one who steps up and announces that they are willing and able, what are the other options? If we as the whole of the citizenry can't find an opposing candidate how would we find an alternative? In essence a poll would determine either to continue the DGame with Mongoose as President or abandon the game altogether. I won't be the one to put that to a vote. If the majority wishes to abandon the game, let them leave and allow the minority to continue. I apologize to the citizenry if the Supreme Court's organization of the elections violated the opportunity to elect a President by voting in a poll, though I think that those citizens that wish to see this game continue without unnessicary delays will understand.Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:57:08 GMTvon Clausewitzhttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxWhether or not I had ample time to complain doesn't determine whether it's constitutional or not. But yes, Zone, I can agree that this should have been brought up earlier. Then again, I just noticed this when I read he was elected today... at any rate, it wasn't for the Supreme Court to decide to begin with, it shouldn't have happened.<br><br>If we can have the courts argue against 51% majority polls... how much % is the court?Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:23:42 GMTBismarck2990http://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspx[quote][b]tones (3/18/2007)[/b][hr]But I don't want to live in the mountains. They are cold. They are steep. Life is hard. You are constantly harassed by snowboarding freaks. I want the easy celtic life, whatever that is.[/quote]</P><P> -But we have... cigars. And you get this cool green uniform. Oh well, I'll just retire to my beachfront palace...Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:20:02 GMTRoadkillhttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxIt was stated [url=http://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233233-88-1.aspx]here[/url] in the following words:<br><br>[quote]- When the campaign period ends, on the 18th of March 2007, a Supreme Justice will announce the end of the campaign period. If, at that time, only one citizen has announced his candidacy, said citizen will then be declared, and installed as, President for the First Term.[/quote]<br><br>You had ample time to complain :PSun, 18 Mar 2007 20:10:26 GMTZonehttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxNot that I'm against Mongoose being President, in fact, there's probably only one or two people I would vote for instead of him (one of those people being myself :P ). But yeah, where in the Constitution does it say that the Supreme Court and not the people, shall decide the President of the Community?<br><br>[QUOTE]2. The President shall be elected by the People.[/QUOTE]<br><br>Even if he was unopposed, there should've been a poll as the Constitution dictates. There are no specifications that state he automatically gets the position if unopposed... or includes that the Supreme court can predetermine the results of a election poll in such cases like this.Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:46:53 GMTBismarck2990http://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxThank you all..... (why am I thanking you peope for not running? For Shame!)<P>I'll do my best to not run our intrepid civilization into the ground. </P><P>:PSun, 18 Mar 2007 15:56:16 GMTmongoose201http://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxBut I don't want to live in the mountains. They are cold. They are steep. Life is hard. You are constantly harassed by snowboarding freaks. I want the easy celtic life, whatever that is.Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:23:15 GMTtoneshttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspx -The elections were rigged! Mongoose had the opposition kidnapped! Booooooo! Come men, let us escape to the mountains from which we will fight a guerilla war to overthrow the evil dictator Mongoose201! Socialism now!<P><IMG src="http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/Adolf-Strakhov/You-Are-Now-a-Free-Woman-Help-Build-Socialism-Print-C12217257.jpeg"><P><IMG src="http://www.marxists.org/archive/guevara/1963/misc/x001.jpg">Sun, 18 Mar 2007 14:19:45 GMTRoadkillhttp://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2233535-78-1.aspxThe campaign period is over - Mongoose201 ran unopposed and is declared the winner by default. Congratulations, mr. President!<br><br>When the poll on naming the seats of the Senate is concluded (about 24 hours to go), we will announce the start of the Senate elections campaign period.Sun, 18 Mar 2007 14:06:34 GMTmaniacalmonkey