Big Bad Badger

I have the following:  
 
The Western Union 
The West Pacific Star
The Snark
The Westerly Setting Sun
The Western Mail
The Western Post
The Western Banner
The Snarky Sun
 
BBB, if you would like to select up to a max of 8 possible titles, when you think you have got all you think you're going to get, and advise me then I will set up a Regional Poll

I'm certainly open to discussion on this. I feel the commander/DA should be appointed or at least approved by the Delegate.
I can tell you that everything I do for the military while I'm searching for a DA to take over has been run by the Delegate.
Wait, Consular! You have a ton of experience in this. Maybe you should be the DA of Military Affairs? *buys Consular a drink and hands him a bag of unmarked, large increment bills*.

I'm happy to announce Dass Nachrichten is going to be renamed!
We need new name ideas. On the RMB a few days ago someone mentioned TWP Snark. Submit your name ideas. If we get enough of a debate perhaps we can get Medio to create a poll.

The Western Mail
 
The Snark Sentinel
 
The Western Banner
 
The Western Post
 
The Snark Sun
 
I think it should be a part of TWP, something that symbolizes us as a community.

I am excited to announce Zogradia as DA of the Media!
I am still looking for a DA of Military Affairs.

A delegate move executed to preserve/utilize influence. I'm not exactly sure of the mechanics. But the Delegate leaves the region and the person with the most endorsements takes over and burns all of their influence ejecting nations. The Delegate then comes back before the update reclaiming the throne.
I believe it was invented here utilizing TWP brilliance! And I believe one was executed here this past spring.
Consequently the slingshot move failure is what ended the Lazarus drama this past spring as well. When the Delegate left #2 was a plant and ejected the Delegate.

A delegate move executed to preserve/utilize influence. I'm not exactly sure of the mechanics. But the Delegate leaves the region and the person with the most endorsements takes over and burns all of their influence ejecting nations. The Delegate then comes back before the update reclaiming the throne.
I believe it was invented here utilizing TWP brilliance! And I believe one was executed here this past spring.
Consequently the slingshot move failure is what ended the Lazarus drama this past spring as well. When the Delegate left #2 was a plant and ejected the Delegate.

Good work!

Thanks, BBD!
 
First dispatch, here: http://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=494723
Please provide feedback, corrections etc.
 
PS Be gentle, it's my first dispatch evah!

Members of the Voice of The West Pacific Union,
 
I implore each of you to vote in our current election for Advocate of the Voice of The West Pacific Union.  Please do not abstain.  Please vote for one of the three highly qualified candidates.  
 
As a new government, we are at a critical juncture. We are coming off of a period of inactivity that created a situation where the Delegate panicked, overreacted, alienated everyone, and then gave up and tried to plunge our beloved region into chaos.  However TWP stood strong.  We came together, we circled the wagons and fought; furthermore, our friends across NationStates helped us.  As a community we bonded into something larger.  Now we need each member of the Voice to vote to help decide where we want to go as a community.  We need activity from everyone to create an off-site community that is a reflection of our fine region.
 
My fellow candidates have tremendous track records as contributing members in The West Pacific and in NS as a whole.  They are Delegates, former Delegates, Guardians, and Senators; important players in our game.  Their experience is a tremendous asset to our region.  I cannot, will not diminish their records.  Nor can I compete with their resumes.  Compared to them, my year and a half in the game is a fleeting moment in the timeline of the game.  Both of my competitors have the pedigree to be a fine advocate for the Voice of The West Pacific.
 
After reading both of my competitors platforms I have seen much commonality with my view points.  We all want a collaboration between the Delegate and the off-site government.  We all want to establish the voice through our charter as a clear, transparent body that works with the Delegate as in-game leader of our region.  We all want more participation from the members of The West Pacific in the Voice.  And we all want to clarify the charter to easy to read and understand living document and to encourage governmental participation amongst our beloved region.
 
So why should I ask you to vote for me rather than two elder statesmen that have contributed much more to our game than I?  In my time as a nation in The West Pacific I have been an active member, rarely going a day without posting on the offsite forum or the RMB.  I have worked to become a leader (recently selected as Deputy Advocate of Military Affairs).  And I am passionate about the security and culture of our region.  We all want the same things for the Voice of The West Pacific, but of the three of us, I am the candidate that has been there daily since I discovered TWP.  
 
As your Advocate there are several things that I will do to increase activity.  First, myself and my Deputy Advocates will be the leaders in activity on both the offsite forum and the RMB.  We will personally reach out to new members of TWP who show the propensity to be active to join our offsite forum and government.  I will hold my Deputy Advocates accountable for their activity in their area of designation.  On the first day as Advocate I will begin a search for Deputy Advocate of Internal Affairs to increase and maintain activity on the forum.   However, as Advocate I will work to make it everyone's responsibility to increase participation on the forum.
 
If I am elected I will work with the Delegate to increase the standing of TWP in the NS world.  Specifically I will work with the Delegate to expand our diplomacy with like-minded regions and our allies across the game.  As Advocate I will not abolish the Deputy Advocate of Foreign Affairs.  But I will work to clarify the role to create a working relationship amongst all parties.  I want an expansion of diplomacy in game with new regions and our allies.  Furthermore, I want us to partake in activities with other regions to strengthen our bonds.  
 
I will also work with the Delegate to create a military policy for TWPAF to allow commanders to increase activity, expand troop numbers and further TWP and our allies' agendas.  I want to see TWPAF involved in constant activity.  Members should be strewn across NS making a name for our great region!
 
Fellow members of The Voice of The West Pacific Union, as a service to our great region I ask you to vote in the Advocate election.  I ask you to vote for me to be your Advocate.  My competitors are fine players with a wealth of experience and knowledge.  We all want to help lead TWP in a similar path.  My service to you will be through activity, creativity, and dedication to our region.
 
Please vote for me!
 
Thank you!
 
Badger

Members of the Voice of The West Pacific Union,
 
I implore each of you to vote in our current election for Advocate of the Voice of The West Pacific Union.  Please do not abstain.  Please vote for one of the three highly qualified candidates.  
 
As a new government, we are at a critical juncture. We are coming off of a period of inactivity that created a situation where the Delegate panicked, overreacted, alienated everyone, and then gave up and tried to plunge our beloved region into chaos.  However TWP stood strong.  We came together, we circled the wagons and fought; furthermore, our friends across NationStates helped us.  As a community we bonded into something larger.  Now we need each member of the Voice to vote to help decide where we want to go as a community.  We need activity from everyone to create an off-site community that is a reflection of our fine region.
 
My fellow candidates have tremendous track records as contributing members in The West Pacific and in NS as a whole.  They are Delegates, former Delegates, Guardians, and Senators; important players in our game.  Their experience is a tremendous asset to our region.  I cannot, will not diminish their records.  Nor can I compete with their resumes.  Compared to them, my year and a half in the game is a fleeting moment in the timeline of the game.  Both of my competitors have the pedigree to be a fine advocate for the Voice of The West Pacific.
 
After reading both of my competitors platforms I have seen much commonality with my view points.  We all want a collaboration between the Delegate and the off-site government.  We all want to establish the voice through our charter as a clear, transparent body that works with the Delegate as in-game leader of our region.  We all want more participation from the members of The West Pacific in the Voice.  And we all want to clarify the charter to easy to read and understand living document and to encourage governmental participation amongst our beloved region.
 
So why should I ask you to vote for me rather than two elder statesmen that have contributed much more to our game than I?  In my time as a nation in The West Pacific I have been an active member, rarely going a day without posting on the offsite forum or the RMB.  I have worked to become a leader (recently selected as Deputy Advocate of Military Affairs).  And I am passionate about the security and culture of our region.  We all want the same things for the Voice of The West Pacific, but of the three of us, I am the candidate that has been there daily since I discovered TWP.  
 
As your Advocate there are several things that I will do to increase activity.  First, myself and my Deputy Advocates will be the leaders in activity on both the offsite forum and the RMB.  We will personally reach out to new members of TWP who show the propensity to be active to join our offsite forum and government.  I will hold my Deputy Advocates accountable for their activity in their area of designation.  On the first day as Advocate I will begin a search for Deputy Advocate of Internal Affairs to increase and maintain activity on the forum.   However, as Advocate I will work to make it everyone's responsibility to increase participation on the forum.
 
If I am elected I will work with the Delegate to increase the standing of TWP in the NS world.  Specifically I will work with the Delegate to expand our diplomacy with like-minded regions and our allies across the game.  As Advocate I will not abolish the Deputy Advocate of Foreign Affairs.  But I will work to clarify the role to create a working relationship amongst all parties.  I want an expansion of diplomacy in game with new regions and our allies.  Furthermore, I want us to partake in activities with other regions to strengthen our bonds.  
 
I will also work with the Delegate to create a military policy for TWPAF to allow commanders to increase activity, expand troop numbers and further TWP and our allies' agendas.  I want to see TWPAF involved in constant activity.  Members should be strewn across NS making a name for our great region!
 
Fellow members of The Voice of The West Pacific Union, as a service to our great region I ask you to vote in the Advocate election.  I ask you to vote for me to be your Advocate.  My competitors are fine players with a wealth of experience and knowledge.  We all want to help lead TWP in a similar path.  My service to you will be through activity, creativity, and dedication to our region.
 
Please vote for me!
 
Thank you!
 
Badger

It depends on the type of correspondence and whether you are talking to him in person if your enquiry was serious, of course!
 
If this was not the case BBB, just bow very deeply and grovel to him as he is now earning much more than you are 

I 2nd your nomination.

Can someone update this? As the 'gateway' to the Voice, it doesn't bode well that this thread sits un-updated for months at a time, even if it is just for looks.

I think it's time to move on. I appreciate Mal starting this thread, but I believe we should look at what we've done already and say that's enough, no need to keep picking the scab.

I apologize if I am not a member of the Voice yet (applied, but having confirmation of status helps), but frankly the board administration is the sole authority which has authority over the security of the board. URAP demonstrated quite clearly his lack of leadership, which would have been a political issue. But as a security issue, after handing over his nation to DEN in those extremely confusing hours, it falls to the admins of this forum to ensure that the board is secure and stable. Fact is, as far as I am aware, the matter has been taken care of, and it is time for TWP to move on.
 
Discussing this further is not worthwhile, and I have full confidence in Winnipeg and the rest of the admin team to keep this board safe.

We don't hate you, we nothing you.

Thank you, TAO. I feel suitably chuffed! I might even un-retire...
 
If only we had that reasoning in RL!
 

Welcome!

Considering that the Regional Assembly in TNP has its origins within the North Pacific Directorate and that Gracius Maximus has served in nearly every office within the region I am not so certain I would be a second at all, much less 'distant', since I do have ongoing close diplomatic relations with the Minister.
 
I do not like the separation of onsite and offsite.  I think it is a sham and one that is easily ignored by a Delegate with more resolve than URAP.  The incorporation of the Delegacy in some manner is essential and there is at least one prominent GCR system in place that does not maintain a Guardian-like system, does not have an offsite government that can dictate to the Delegate, and still maintains a strong culture with the Delegate as the head of state and head of government.
 
Coincidentally, I am also uniquely qualified to compare TWP with that system as well.  And it has maintained stability much more effectively and much longer than any of the other GCRs.

Not to be in DEN

Not to be in DEN

Is it possible to delete Russo's posts? I'm weary of seeing his name and icon on our forum.

His posting on the RMB show no regret for his idiotic actions. Let's just be rid of him before he mucks up again.

Congratulations to all the ne DAs!