The Presidents: 1836-1936 - An Interactive US AAR

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Name: Brigadier General J.H. Eden (Retired)
Date of Birth: June 4th 1825 (44)
Political Party: Republican

History: Born in to a middle class family in St. Paul Minnesota, John lived a comfortable childhood. His father was a respected veterinarian who could pay for his son to go to Groves Academy and receive better education than the public system. In 1843 he went off to West Point to pursue a career in the military. After four years at the Academy, John graduated 8th in his class and was given an assignment in the frontier of Wyoming. Between 1847 and 1858 John was stationed in many different places from little outposts in the West to being military liaison at the American Embassy in Berlin. In 1858 John was a Colonel and when the Civil War broke out he took command of the 5th Minnesota Volunteer Regiment and commanded them throughout the war. At the end of the war he received promotion to Brigadier (one star) General and took command of the Minnesota Militia. In 1867 after a long and distinguished career in the Military he retired and began his foray in to politics and became a Minnesota State Representative of the 2nd district. Though retired he insists on being refereed to as general and not congressmen or representative.

 

[Avindian]

Aye on the Disclosure Act.

 

[Seek75]

What's the Disclosure Act do? I can't find it anywhere.

 

[Red Cesar]

((Writers block, I'll do a rant and point session later tonight or tomorrow.))

 

[Projekt 919]

((Sorry guys, I forgot to post that BBB approved my Mayoral platform and said it was fine if I became Mayor of Boston.))

I am announcing my support for Mr. Bryan for the Libertarian Nomination.

EDIT: Also, AYE on the Government Contracting Disclosure Act.

I Thank you for your Support Mr. Hayden. Let us go forward together to a bright and prosperous future under the Libretarian Party!

 

[King50000]

Name: Brigadier General J.H. Eden (Retired)
Date of Birth: June 4th 1825 (44)
Political Party: Republican

History: Born in to a middle class family in St. Paul Minnesota, John lived a comfortable childhood. His father was a respected veterinarian who could pay for his son to go to Groves Academy and receive better education than the public system. In 1843 he went off to West Point to pursue a career in the military. After four years at the Academy, John graduated 8th in his class and was given an assignment in the frontier of Wyoming. Between 1847 and 1858 John was stationed in many different places from little outposts in the West to being military liaison at the American Embassy in Berlin. In 1858 John was a Colonel and when the Civil War broke out he took command of the 5th Minnesota Volunteer Regiment and commanded them throughout the war. At the end of the war he received promotion to Brigadier (one star) General and took command of the Minnesota Militia. In 1867 after a long and distinguished career in the Military he retired and began his foray in to politics and became a Minnesota State Representative of the 2nd district. Though retired he insists on being refereed to as general and not congressmen or representative.

Welcome to the world of politics Brigadier General Eden, even with our ideaological differences, I hope to work together with you for the advancement of the nation.

((And congrats for your first post ))

 

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Thank you very much Mr. Jamous, and I am sure we can work togeather some how, being a patriot I follow whom ever best supports Americas interests at home and abroad.

((Thank you))

 

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((My next term shall bring about our invasion of the Middle East against the OE to see a free and Democratic Iraq ))

(Seriously? I'm in favor of that)

 

[BigBadBob]

What's the Disclosure Act do? I can't find it anywhere.

I've linked the original post to the bills part of the content page.

 

[atomicsoda]

AYE on the disclosure act

President Williams has accepted the position as President of Yale University in his home state of Connecticut.

 

[hygge0302]

NAY To the disclosure act.

 

[komisha]

While this election just past has proven us the equal of the other two parties, I fear that outside forces are hovering above the Libertarian party to snatch any victories we might achieve.

In the light that certain powerful interests have declared a slow down on social reform and told the voters of this nation that they think the Libertarian Party is unstable, I propose that Eamon Callaghan enter the Libertarian primary and - if he wins - be allowed by the election commission to run in the general election as an Independent.

It is my proposal that we can get around the current indictment of the Libertarian party and social reforms by instead pursuing through an Independent president the increase of Trade Union rights, a push towards some experiments in partial self-management, and other areas outside of national social services. There are many ways to make this great country better, and we can only achieve them if we manage to avoid the pitfalls others are setting for us.

That's why I say draft Callaghan for president and put the full weight of the Libertarian party behind an Independent run, so that the destruction of our party by outside forces not mar the potential presidencies of peoples' candidates.

I will bow to your wisdom and announce my candidacy for the Libertarian Party and hereby petition the Supreme Court to rule on the possibility of running as an Independent.

I also voice my support of the Disclosure Act.

((Free Trade - Secularism - Intervention - Pro-military - Full Citizenship))

Expand the navy, fund the complete replacement of the wooden fleet and create four marine expeditionary divisions. Move towards full safety reform and then pursue pension and unemployment welfare reforms. Invest in railroads, dockyards and coastal forts in that order of preference. Invest in arms production and steamer yards in antiicaption of French sanctions. Fully fund education and military. Tariffs desirably set at 1%.

((Rogov if you want in on 1BU, I'd appreciate a pm with your thoughts))

 

[komisha]

For too long the Libertarian Party has been caricatured as the sinful pit of dangerous malcontents. Well it's time the honest and proud worker had a banner to rally around.

The Social Unionist Manifesto​

We believe in the power of mass action to effect change against an individualistic oppressor, for movements without popular participation have no hope of truly emancipating the people.
We believe that the Social Reformer and Trade Unionist movements are inherently united in purpose.
To this end, workers should seek to form associations in order to raise their political bargaining power. These free associations of the workers, or labor unions, should include factory workers, farm workers and soldiers to the advantage of all. Employer controlled or assisted unions however, are a clear conflict of interest and should be spurned by the true reformist.

The constitution may protect our rights to freedom of association, speech and religion, but they are not the full extent of mankind's natural rights. Healthcare is the right of every man, woman and child. A safe workplace is the right of all workers. A minimum wage is essential for it is the right of the worker to free from wage slavery. The government should set in stone the age and level of illness that pensions are issued, so that the worker can be sure in the knowledge of his right to a retirement.

The true ownership of industry is in the hands to those who have the skills to produce, not those who eat the bread from the worker's plate. It there stands to reason that Strikes, sit-ins and slowdowns in the pursuit of those natural rights should be a protected form of expression.

The only way to ensure competition is for the state to regulate the market. Monopolies should be broken up and their derivatives handed over to labor democracy. Monopolies and Cartels of a commodity are a conspiracy against the market and worker and as such should be an enemy of any state. Unions are not a cartel, because labor is not a commodity.

Tax should be reformed to a simple arrangement:
A progressive tax to incrementally adjust wealth distribution to an egalitarian plane. Inheritance of funds or assets should be considered a form of taxable income. A nominal tariff between sovereign nations set at the rate of 1% to encourage the diversity of industry within a nation-state and discourage the potential of economic domination by foreign markets.

Such is it also that Nations on the diplomatic front should refrain from uneven treaties and subjugation. The goal of our country should be to set free satellite states whenever a war is fought and to incorporate new states into our Union rather than create satellites or protectorates outside the protection of our constitution.
Volunteer armies of worker-soldiers are an inescapable part of our social contract with the state, however conscription is to be abhorred and should it have to be enforced, conscripted soldiers should never be asked to fight outside the United States or the North American continent.

The Revolution need not be violent. The working classes are already the significant majority, therefore what is needed is the spreading of class consciousness and not the spilling of blood.
However, should their freedom to spread conciousness be curtailed by political, economic or social restrictions, the working people should have the right to pursue the class struggle.
Eamon Callahan,
Chairman of the New England Railroad Brotherhood

((I hate to double post, but I don't need that last post to go down in posterity.))

 

[Oscar Brink]

Aye to the Government Contracting Disclosure Act.

I support Bryan as candidate for the Libertarian Party.

((Also of note, i have bought myself a new computer and have therefore not been able to post))

 

[Frymonmon]

NAY to the Gov. Con. Dis. Act (GCDA)

I, Sam Hensdale, hereby stand against President Jamous in the primary for the New Democratic Party. I run on the basis that he has fumbled with the Cuban problem, and has entangled us in a deadly European Alliance that can only lead to misfortune and hardship.

No! To the man who says we should be a European Pawn!
No! To the man who says Cuba is fine!
No! To the man who is helping deadlock in Washington!
Yes! To the voice of Reason and Moderation in Government!

Vote for Sam Hensdale in the primary, a real New Democrat for America!

 

[Spitfire5793]

((Sorry I haven't been participating as much but I'm on holiday. Howards views will be heard again on Friday/Saturday))

I vote Aye to the Goverment Disclosure act.

 

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Chairman Callahan and his new idea of socialism should be closely watched, lest it spread to other high ranking politicians. While I agree with the idea of social reforms, a planned economy will be too much strain of our budget. Lets see how this all turns out.

Brig. General Eden

 

[Projekt 919]

For too long the Libertarian Party has been caricatured as the sinful pit of dangerous malcontents. Well it's time the honest and proud worker had a banner to rally around.

The Social Unionist Manifesto​

We believe in the power of mass action to effect change against an individualistic oppressor, for movements without popular participation have no hope of truly emancipating the people.
We believe that the Social Reformer and Trade Unionist movements are inherently united in purpose.
To this end, workers should seek to form associations in order to raise their political bargaining power. These free associations of the workers, or labor unions, should include factory workers, farm workers and soldiers to the advantage of all. Employer controlled or assisted unions however, are a clear conflict of interest and should be spurned by the true reformist.

The constitution may protect our rights to freedom of association, speech and religion, but they are not the full extent of mankind's natural rights. Healthcare is the right of every man, woman and child. A safe workplace is the right of all workers. A minimum wage is essential for it is the right of the worker to free from wage slavery. The government should set in stone the age and level of illness that pensions are issued, so that the worker can be sure in the knowledge of his right to a retirement.

The true ownership of industry is in the hands to those who have the skills to produce, not those who eat the bread from the worker's plate. It there stands to reason that Strikes, sit-ins and slowdowns in the pursuit of those natural rights should be a protected form of expression.

The only way to ensure competition is for the state to regulate the market. Monopolies should be broken up and their derivatives handed over to labor democracy. Monopolies and Cartels of a commodity are a conspiracy against the market and worker and as such should be an enemy of any state. Unions are not a cartel, because labor is not a commodity.

Tax should be reformed to a simple arrangement:
A progressive tax to incrementally adjust wealth distribution to an egalitarian plane. Inheritance of funds or assets should be considered a form of taxable income. A nominal tariff between sovereign nations set at the rate of 1% to encourage the diversity of industry within a nation-state and discourage the potential of economic domination by foreign markets.

Such is it also that Nations on the diplomatic front should refrain from uneven treaties and subjugation. The goal of our country should be to set free satellite states whenever a war is fought and to incorporate new states into our Union rather than create satellites or protectorates outside the protection of our constitution.
Volunteer armies of worker-soldiers are an inescapable part of our social contract with the state, however conscription is to be abhorred and should it have to be enforced, conscripted soldiers should never be asked to fight outside the United States or the North American continent.

The Revolution need not be violent. The working classes are already the significant majority, therefore what is needed is the spreading of class consciousness and not the spilling of blood.
However, should their freedom to spread conciousness be curtailed by political, economic or social restrictions, the working people should have the right to pursue the class struggle.
Eamon Callahan,
Chairman of the New England Railroad Brotherhood

((I hate to double post, but I don't need that last post to go down in posterity.))

While not entirely in line with the Doctrine of National Vinogradism, notably in that he desires a more radical redistribution of the means of production, these principles are broadly similar to my own. If I win the Libretarian Party Nomination I Will ask Chairman Callahan to be my Vice-President and, should he choose to accept it, We will lead America into Bright and Prosperous future guided by the Principles of National Vinogradism.

Mayor Christopher R. Bryan

 

[King50000]

NAY to the Gov. Con. Dis. Act (GCDA)

I, Sam Hensdale, hereby stand against President Jamous in the primary for the New Democratic Party. I run on the basis that he has fumbled with the Cuban problem, and has entangled us in a deadly European Alliance that can only lead to misfortune and hardship.

No! To the man who says we should be a European Pawn!
No! To the man who says Cuba is fine!
No! To the man who is helping deadlock in Washington!
Yes! To the voice of Reason and Moderation in Government!

Vote for Sam Hensdale in the primary, a real New Democrat for America!

I have been doing my best to solve the problem in Cuba, but there are many domestic concerns that we must deal with as well. And would you rather us go to war so soon after the last? As I have said before and continued to enforce, war should only be the last resort. And by allying and strengthening our allies in Berlin and the NGF, we have ensured that we receive aid on the European continent if we ever go to war with France, for France is the only things standing between us and war with Spain, as well as the completion of the Monroe Doctrine.

 

[WelshDude]

NAY to the Gov. Con. Dis. Act (GCDA)

I, Sam Hensdale, hereby stand against President Jamous in the primary for the New Democratic Party. I run on the basis that he has fumbled with the Cuban problem, and has entangled us in a deadly European Alliance that can only lead to misfortune and hardship.

No! To the man who says we should be a European Pawn!
No! To the man who says Cuba is fine!
No! To the man who is helping deadlock in Washington!
Yes! To the voice of Reason and Moderation in Government!

Vote for Sam Hensdale in the primary, a real New Democrat for America!

How exactly will this lead to only misfortune and hardship? In our own colleges and schools offers of friendship are offered every day, and if a child rejects all offers of friendship, they have only thenmselves to blame when those they have rejected grow to dislike them. Do you wish America to grow to be the outcast of the world, disliked and alone?

And then you say we should invade Cuba! You say we should not entagle ourselves with Europeans, and then, barely a sentence later, you say we should invade Cuba, and go to war with both France and Spain! How exactly is that not an entanglement, and not one far bigger than we are in currently? Hypocrisy is written all over your face, Mr Hensdale.