Legion World Forums LEGION OUTPOST Mission Monitor Board The Election Discussion Thread: Feb 09 Edition

This is the official thread to discuss the February 2009 election of the LMB Leader (and Deputy Leader).

See the Official Rules, Announcements and Info Thread for details.

Use this thread to make general comments about the election or various candidates.

Also, candidates should declare they are running in this thread.

Yeah, even from the slammer, I'm running.

Thank you Tyrant.

I'm in.

I guess this is the best place to discuss this. What does everyone think? It seemed like most people were in favor of the idea to mix things up.

Anyone who remains silent on the issue, obviously does not get a say

I can only compete if it's as Lard Lad's running mate. That was my original promise. Breaking it now would only further fuel the rampant cynicism that swirls throughout our political landscape these days. I can't have that on my conscience.

I'd like to see teams too. We've been lucky that the people selected usually get along pretty well with each other but we could very easily have an administration at odds with each other with any election.

I mean, just because I have yet to name a running mate that doesn't keep me from stating a preference here.

I may be working against myself but I really like the Lard Lad/cleome idea. Long time player plus a new member and we get the benefits of someone well versed in how we do things coupled with the energy and newly discovered affection and silliness that goes with being a newcomer.

Bah, there is only one team worth considering.

Gary Carter and Frio... Hang your hat on this. After the election Frio and I will rule the LMBP!

Hm, I guess YK needs a running mate then (or did I miss one).

Thus far, it would look like candiates (officially) are:

- Lard Lad & Cleome
- Gary Concord & Frio
- Yellow Kid & ________

Were any others making it seem like they would run in the other thread. I believe Helena Handbasket and Everyday Girl was another potential pair.

Personally, I like the idea of 'pairs' running. We need something to mix this election up. And anyone objecting has a full week to do so (in other words, people not posting on the MMB--we don't care what you think )

Gary Carter???

Hm, you're more like me than I thought, Ultra jerk.

Well, there was this woman from Alask...naw...wait, I know this guy from New Mexico. I did like the beard. Hmmmm no that won't work.
I wonder what Krypto's up to.

I am of course if favor of the running-mate plan.

YK, how about Pov for a running mate?

Truth is, I was thinking about asking Poverty Lad earlier today. We both joined the LMBP at the same time, we're equal in seniority and we've interacted quite well with each other since the now infamous Legionnaires board implosion and the Phineas Bogg board takeover.
Our first white out. It was thrilling (in it's own way)
I didn't even mind the hushed up incident where he acquired the Sonic Boom power..but of course I didn't stay at the hotel so it didn't affect me like it did some of the others.

That's a nice idea Kent and it probably doesn't hurt that I know Pov's "secret" which is ok 'cause he knows the location of "the picture" so it all evens out.

The only drawbacks to using running mates is that only one ticket will be rewarded in the outcome, and of course, we'll never know who came in second place as full results are kept confidential. I'm okay with these things, but the consequences should be noted.

My Fellow Legion Worlders,

Sorry for taking so long. Other matters have arisen, but I am free now.

I hereby declare my candidacy for Leader. My running mate is Everyday Girl.

I have proven leadership ability. Ask anyone that has served under me in the Dark Circle.

What is this?

<sees campaign posters>

The imposter is running for LMB Leader?!?!

I must stop him!!!!

I have no problem with running mates, so long as we abide by the old rule of not allowing multiple IDs. For instance, I wouldn't be able to run with Maxx the Sorcerer as my running mate, since they are both my IDs. I like the fact that two different people get to play Leader and Deputy.

I agree absolutely, that's a must. No poster can be leader and deputy at the same time. Or be leader twice in a row--that rule stands.

that makes complete sense.

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We thought about that and decided there should only ever be one of the PCG that's available to run for office.

I'm too busy designing a new line of costumes for this coming fall anyway. I'm not about to turn my clientele loose in my establishment without adequate safeguards. pshsh- those guys would steal the tables if they weren't bolted to the floors.

Yeah, I like that. Two different people. We all get busy and can't play for a while and if that poster is playing both characters the whole game gets a little out of whack.

So when does the nomination period end, and the voting begin? And how long is the voting?

I'm reasonably sure that I'm only one person here.

Well, being a newcomer here you might not be aware of the tradition of multiple accounts (referred to as "alts"). Primarily the alternate Ids are only used in the role play LMBP forums and aren't for much else although sometimes their creators like them so much they become their main accounts after a little while. I really do make an effort to speak in a different "voice" when posting as one of my other characters but they're all me.

Does that help?

[takes down notes]

Hmmm... Is it okay if I don't fall in love with anyone then ? I don't like complications, except when clearly labeled/boxed up as fic.

Ohmygod! So it's like okay that I'm Miss Helena Handbasket's Running Mate!

This is so Kewl!

Now like Gramps told me that traditionally the Running Mate's job during the campaign is to attack the primary candidate's opponents.

I like that idea!

I'm gonna start with that creepy Gary Concord... <Click-Click>