((BRAAAIINNS, BRAINS BRAINS BRABRAINS BRAINS))
But seriously, Fine, I vote for What's his face: Ummm. Walsh! I think.
((No, you vote for Kerr. Kerr's the one you're voting for.))
((BRAAAIINNS, BRAINS BRAINS BRABRAINS BRAINS))
But seriously, Fine, I vote for What's his face: Ummm. Walsh! I think.
((No, you vote for Kerr. Kerr's the one you're voting for.))
I see the Democrats are up to their old tricks. Getting votes from the dead.
((dont believe them *waves hand in front of his face* you are voting for Walsh))
((Walsh is not the candidate you are looking for.))
((you dont need to listen to whig propoganda. this is the candidate you are looking for. you can move along))
You are correct, Mr. Kuhr. Not only do I prefer to keep my livelihood and do what I do best, which is be a soldier, but I also believe we must be strong. Though we won a great victory against the Mexicans, it was by no means a clean victory. Many good men lost their lives. I am a firm believer that strength breeds peace.
As a soldier, I do not wish to speak of politics. There is time for that when I retire. But as a soldier, I also feel I have a duty to inform and advise our lawmakers to the best of my ability about the state and future of our army. Only through this cooperation will be create a more potent, efficient fighting force. Accordingly, if it is so wished, I will periodically provide reports for our esteemed lawmakers as to my perceived strength and readiness of our forces, and in particular my beloved 14th Hoosier Infantry. ((BBB, may I periodically get a breakdown of our regiments, tech, and their cultural affiliations to fulfill this?))
In Service,
Colonel Maximillian "Max" Mandrake
I believe we still have a 1-1 yankee/dixie ratio as is required by the Davis compromise in the army. I would like your opinion as a soldier if you think that ratio should be abolished.
((Indeed, the SNP has been an extremely influential party - although for some of its time it has been operating as the main opposition party rather than just a third party. Every major piece of legislation, save for a few passed at peaks of Cameron's power, has had the fingerprints of the SNP on it somewhere. The SNP's sudden formation and separation from the Democratic party plunged the supposed second major party into a third wheel between the movements of the Whig and SNP parties (a malaise which they appear to be recovering from quite decently). The uneasy times around its formation brought about the Union Party, solidifying the hold of moderates like Cameron and Gallatin among the Whigs. It made the Democrats liberal and the Whigs moderate - even downright conservative at times. In the military, the ratio and a very good showing of excellent generals like Khur kept the SNP relevant, although the star power didn't seem to help win elections. Politicians could support the programs the SNP proposed (although they were without a doubt controversial), and the general populace could support the people... but neither one seemed ready to accept the party as a whole, at least outside of the region which gave the party its name. In history books, the SNP will definitely be given their section as the texts talk about the political climate before the Civil War.))((But I think we qualify as the most succesful third Party in US history))
((Indeed, the SNP has been an extremely influential party - although for some of its time it has been operating as the main opposition party rather than just a third party. Every major piece of legislation, save for a few passed at peaks of Cameron's power, has had the fingerprints of the SNP on it somewhere. The SNP's sudden formation and separation from the Democratic party plunged the supposed second major party into a third wheel between the movements of the Whig and SNP parties (a malaise which they appear to be recovering from quite decently). The uneasy times around its formation brought about the Union Party, solidifying the hold of moderates like Cameron and Gallatin among the Whigs. It made the Democrats liberal and the Whigs moderate - even downright conservative at times. In the military, the ratio and a very good showing of excellent generals like Khur kept the SNP relevant, although the star power didn't seem to help win elections. Politicians could support the programs the SNP proposed (although they were without a doubt controversial), and the general populace could support the people... but neither one seemed ready to accept the party as a whole, at least outside of the region which gave the party its name. In history books, the SNP will definitely be given their section as the texts talk about the political climate before the Civil War.))
((Indeed, the SNP has been an extremely influential party - although for some of its time it has been operating as the main opposition party rather than just a third party. Every major piece of legislation, save for a few passed at peaks of Cameron's power, has had the fingerprints of the SNP on it somewhere. The SNP's sudden formation and separation from the Democratic party plunged the supposed second major party into a third wheel between the movements of the Whig and SNP parties (a malaise which they appear to be recovering from quite decently). The uneasy times around its formation brought about the Union Party, solidifying the hold of moderates like Cameron and Gallatin among the Whigs. It made the Democrats liberal and the Whigs moderate - even downright conservative at times. In the military, the ratio and a very good showing of excellent generals like Khur kept the SNP relevant, although the star power didn't seem to help win elections. Politicians could support the programs the SNP proposed (although they were without a doubt controversial), and the general populace could support the people... but neither one seemed ready to accept the party as a whole, at least outside of the region which gave the party its name. In history books, the SNP will definitely be given their section as the texts talk about the political climate before the Civil War.))
((Thank you, I think this might just be the best obituary for a Party I've ever seen. I think when this AAR is complete BBB should compile a history textbook of this Alternate AAR Reality))
((an aar within an aar? Sounds intriguing))
((Thats a cheap shot ))
I would like to remind the Colonel that it was another Colonel, myself, who actually wrote the compromise and insisted on the Ratio. Also my young counterpart should know that the quota only appliees in peacetime
As always, I have nothing but respect for my fellow soldiers and the duly elected representatives of our illustrious nation. I commend your efforts at making a more balanced military. That being said, discipline, duty, and loyalty are the foundation that every modern army is built upon. It is my fear that if the political climate between North and South becomes more volatile, the compromise as it stands might result in an army of factions and of questionable loyalties. Chains of command may break down and competition or outright hostility between regiments may arise. If these issues do manifest themselves, it could spark mutinies or paralyze us in a war. As long as we utilize ratios and keep soldiers separated into units by region or state, at least in the current political atmosphere, the potential for these problems remain.
I leave it to our esteemed lawmakers to think on these issues and to prepare as they see fit.
In service,
Colonel Max Mandrake
I may be liberal sir, but i am not blind.
I vote for what is best for my country, and not for what my colleagues want.
I swear upon my honor and ideology, that i vote for the better of the extremes.
I live my life as a liberal, but politically, i am not a fool, as you may think.
Good day sir,
Senator Joel Edmonds
I may be liberal sir, but i am not blind.
I vote for what is best for my country, and not for what my colleagues want.
I swear upon my honor and ideology, that i vote for the better of the extremes.
I live my life as a liberal, but politically, i am not a fool, as you may think.
Good day sir,
Senator Joel Edmonds