We, the People -- A USA Interactive FTM AAR

[Novatheorem]

I am in LOVE with this idea!

Genius AAR, and definitely settling in for the end. May join if there's space when I finish reading it tonight, if that's cool with the OP...

Nova

[Avindian]

I am in LOVE with this idea!

Genius AAR, and definitely settling in for the end. May join if there's space when I finish reading it tonight, if that's cool with the OP...

Nova

Glad you like it so much! Yes, we're always looking for new Senators. There's a waiting list on military positions, at the moment, but Senators can find their way into military jobs if that's your fancy.

[Novatheorem]

If you'll have me, I'll be honored to jump in at this juncture:

Senator Keon Monisset
Born: 1899 (Age: 42)
State: Louisiana
Party: Democratic Party

Policy Ideas:
Foreign Policy Plans: Isolationist, but open to economic support of the Allies. Our country needs the focus, but we must provide for our fellow man as our ability dictates.
IC Budgets: Core focus on industrializing the nation (read: factories, infrastructure, airports, convoys), supportive of indirect militant technology (artillery, bombers – things that put fewer of our boys directly in harm’s way)
Leadership Budgets: Focus on espionage, political manipulation. Research secondary, as knowing what your opponent has will tell you what you need.
War/Peace Status: Supportive of our historical compatriots with resources and equipment, willing to consider defensive wars in keeping with 1939 territory lines in worst case scenarios.
Faction to align to: Allies
Stance on Military Chiefs: Major losses of US troops unacceptable, and should be replaced by someone who can do the job without such risks.
Input on Overseas Generals: If you’re not willing to serve on the front line, you aren’t fit to lead those who would. Those with field command experience do not need guidance from naïve congressmen.
Nuclear Energy: Interesting science, but both impossible and impractical. Splitting atoms and flying to the moon belong together in the realm of science fiction.

((EDIT: Just as an FYI, Louisiana is listed twice on the main page. Is that supposed to be another state?))

[Avindian]

If you'll have me, I'll be honored to jump in at this juncture:

Senator Keon Monisset
Born: 1899 (Age: 42)
State: Louisiana
Party: Democratic Party

Policy Ideas:
Foreign Policy Plans: Isolationist, but open to economic support of the Allies. Our country needs the focus, but we must provide for our fellow man as our ability dictates.
IC Budgets: Core focus on industrializing the nation (read: factories, infrastructure, airports, convoys), supportive of indirect militant technology (artillery, bombers – things that put fewer of our boys directly in harm’s way)
Leadership Budgets: Focus on espionage, political manipulation. Research secondary, as knowing what your opponent has will tell you what you need.
War/Peace Status: Supportive of our historical compatriots with resources and equipment, willing to consider defensive wars in keeping with 1939 territory lines in worst case scenarios.
Faction to align to: Allies
Stance on Military Chiefs: Major losses of US troops unacceptable, and should be replaced by someone who can do the job without such risks.
Input on Overseas Generals: If you’re not willing to serve on the front line, you aren’t fit to lead those who would. Those with field command experience do not need guidance from naïve congressmen.
Nuclear Energy: Interesting science, but both impossible and impractical. Splitting atoms and flying to the moon belong together in the realm of science fiction.

((EDIT: Just as an FYI, Louisiana is listed twice on the main page. Is that supposed to be another state?))

((Good catch; actually, I was supposed to have "Louisiana: Full", as we already have two Senators from that great state. You'll have to choose a new state, but the rest of your bio looks good!))

[Novatheorem]

((I choose the great state of Nevada, land of nothing (for the next couple of years, Vegas didn't start swinging for a few years yet - but we do have the Pair-o-Dice club, come on down!) and will represent my charge with the utmost of care.))

[Avindian]

((I choose the great state of Nevada, land of nothing (for the next couple of years, Vegas didn't start swinging for a few years yet - but we do have the Pair-o-Dice club, come on down!) and will represent my charge with the utmost of care.))

((Very good; I'll add you to the roll.))

[Avindian]

President Willkie orders everybody to go to the Q1 ACAs! Support your favorite AARs and, even better, find new ones!

[Chimina]

Mr. President,

Generals Craig and Westover have submitted their joint proposal for Research and IC usage for the coming year for both the Army and the Air Force

- End of message -

[Avindian]

Mr. President,

Generals Craig and Westover have submitted their joint proposal for Research and IC usage for the coming year for both the Army and the Air Force

- End of message -

Thank you, General.

I'm still waiting on reports from Saithis and son of liberty, but I hope to have a draft budget available for you this weekend, if not Monday.

[Saithis]

((Crap, I misremembered 'friday' as 'saturday'. I'll try and have something up for you ASAP.))

[Saithis]

"The Naval Office has submitted our proposal for the next year to the Executive Office, we hope that you will find our requests reasonable and our planning satisfactory."

~Admiral William H. Standley, Chief of Naval Staff

[Avindian]

((Crap, I misremembered 'friday' as 'saturday'. I'll try and have something up for you ASAP.))

((No worries; got it in plenty of time ))

EDIT: Waiting on son of liberty at this stage; since I anticipate allocating a minimum of IC/tech slots to him (we are at war, after all), I'll go ahead and produce the budget tomorrow evening at around 10 PM CST (-6 GMT). That'll give you good folks a chance to have your voices heard and vote the budget up or down. Party Leaders (currently Greek HOI3, Sethanon, and son of liberty) can filibuster; I'll also accept budget amendments if supported by two Senators, which cannot include doppelganger Senators.

While we wait, I'm going to go ahead and call a quorum of all Senators. You can simply vote "Present" to indicate your continued interest in the AAR. I'd like to clean up the Senate roll if I could, so any time in the next week, those who are purely Senators at this stage can indicate they're still around. (Military folks need not reply; I'm going to assume you're active unless I hear differently).

[Avindian]

The quorum starts now.

[Saithis]

"Present."

~Senator Sarah Quentin O'Hanahan, D-OR

((I just like confirming.))

[Sethanon]

Present and accounted for!

- Senator John Linton, D-FL

[WSoxfan86]

Present.

- Senator John Williams, R-MI

[SovietAmerika]

Present as always.

- Senator Elexis Sinclaire, R - MA

[tyriet]

Present again - after a week of senator Business
- Senator Franz Vormüller - Independent Left Wing - WA

[Vrael_1492]

Present

- Senator Charles Beckendorf, D-MA

[Novatheorem]

Present and accounted for!

- Senator Keon Monisset (D-NV)