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Chancellorial Nomination for Zaizhi Kongming
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| Zaizhi_Kongming | Date: Wednesday, 16 April 14, 8:40 PM | Message # 11 |
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| Quote Zaizhi_Kongming (  ) I have never said, nor will I say, that Duro is the solution. My world is in fact, part of the problem. We are no example to follow, and that is why I insist on "trickle-down" reform at the galactic level. Such reform would be funded by budget surplus, and necessary cuts of the galactic government of excessive or redundant programs and agencies.
I believe this answered your points raised, Senator.
Zaizhi Kongming
Senator of Duro and the Duro Sector
Chair of the Judiciary Committee
Admiral of the Fleet, Duro Navy
Admiral of the Coreworlds
Former Commandant of the Judicial Forces
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| Crown_Prince_Ordan | Date: Wednesday, 16 April 14, 8:58 PM | Message # 12 |
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| You're dancing around the issue. You won't get a surplus if you run the economy as you propose, killing corporate viability. Just you being elected would hit faith in the Republic's economy. You plan to close redundant institutions, which is great except you plan to do so while funding a military.
I realize you don't seem to understand (despite being in command of a military) the fact that funding them is about the most expensive thing aside from social programs (which you seem to love the idea of too, I might note) are running and operating military forces.
If you wanted to expand the military of the Republic in anything but a token way, taxes would be needed. Look at the high rates paid around Ruusan before the Navy was made into a much smaller Judicial force, they werre sky high.
And how much bigger do you want these Armies and Navies to be? Big enough to effectively act as the main outlet of law enforcement? Which is presently devolved upon worlds and sectors? Then it would cost you quintillions upon quintillions of credits and bankrupt the Galactic economy.
Like I said before. Your policies are unaffordable and poorly thought out. You wont have my vote Kong.
His Most Royal and Secular Majesty Henrik III
By the Providence of the Universe, of the Sovereign World of Alderaan, of Avirandel, Delaya, Avishan and Raisa and of His other Realms and Territories, Prince-Regent. Head of the Alderaaan Sector Commonwealth, Defender of Secularism and Steward of the Commenor Run. &c
Representative of Alderaan in the Galactic Senate.
King of the Grizmallt System
Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee
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| Senator_Cynum | Date: Wednesday, 16 April 14, 11:23 PM | Message # 13 |
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| Even with votes of the senate much of this is untenable, that's because some of these motions
The Trade Federation believes this archaic belief in unionized labour to be amusing. Workers charters guarantee these beings their contract terms. Organised labour is not appropriate in today's era and isn't fit for purpose in a modern galaxy. We note your bizarre support for unionization.
Senator Prentiss Cynum
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Senator for the Trade Federation
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Chair of the Security Committee
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| Artemis_Vanden | Date: Thursday, 17 April 14, 11:30 AM | Message # 14 |
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| I suspect that the facts of the incident at Duro aren't entirely in, and that being the case, Senator Kongming probably isn't as free to discuss what transpired there as either he or Senator Ordan would prefer. I certainly don't intend to press the point until the Senate is in complete possession of the facts. But Senator Kongming, you say that "many governments have treated their worlds as if... their environments were expendable". It's encouraging to hear an environmental message from a candidate for Chancellor, for indeed, it was the Republic and the Jedi in years past that treated the environment of Mandalore (to say nothing of its people) as "expendable." The past, however, is past. But the Jedi are more closely associated with the Republic than ever, to such an extent that a planet such as Mandalore must agree in principle to surrender its children to Jedi custody as a condition of membership in the Galactic Republic. I ask you, Senator, is this just? And in your opinion, is not the Republic far too closely associated with a religious order that is responsible for, in the case of Mandalore, the deaths of millions of innocent people?
Artemis Vanden
Ambassador of Mandalorian Space
Duke of Kalevala, New Mandalore, and the New Mandalorian Territories
Duly-appointed Mand'alor ("leader") of the Mandalorian People
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| Draken_Turot | Date: Thursday, 17 April 14, 11:11 PM | Message # 15 |
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| Mandalore is a planet that breeds war criminals and dictators!!!!! Mandalore is not even a planet worthy enough for the Jedi to consider 'taking' your children, as you call it!!!!! As far as I know, the Jedi would NEVER dream of coming to a 'wonderful' planet just to fill their ranks with war-bred, hatred future WAR CRIMINALS!!!!!!! The Planet of Mandalore should be considered illegal by all means!!!! It makes me LAUGH that you are SO worried about the Jedi Order, Mandalorian!!!!!
Senator of Lantillies
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| Zaizhi_Kongming | Date: Friday, 18 April 14, 0:47 AM | Message # 16 |
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| Indeed, Senator Vanden; I am not at liberty to comment openly on the terrorist attack my world has recently suffered, as an investigation is still ongoing by my government. I should correct a common misconception, however; the Duro Navy was not lost in this battle. While losses were suffered by the Home Squadron, we have several other squadrons at our service, often in the Outer Rim or on the hyperlanes, which have since come home to protect our world while we piece together the events that led to this unfortunate and sad event.
To answer you, Senator Vanden, I must first say, that it is regrettable and shameful the atrocity committed against the Mandalorian people. No matter the crimes of the past, the Mandalorian Excision was in no way, shape, or form an acceptable response on the side of the Republic. War crimes are never acceptable, by any party, and it pains me to have such a black mark in the history of our great society. I do not say that the Republic is too closely aligned or associated with the Jedi, as we have had a long standing, symbiotic relationship among one another, and I hope to continue that. It is also to be said that change must occur. What was good a thousand years ago, may not be good now. I do believe there must be an alternative method to the current mandatory conscription of all Force sensitive children into the Jedi Order, but I would wish to work with both the Jedi and the people of the galaxy and their delegates in forming the best possible solution to which all sides may agree upon; to my knowledge, all efforts to bring about reform on this subject was done so without any input with the Jedi, which to me, is ineffective and begging for controversy, no matter the reason, which I believe history can now speak for.
Zaizhi Kongming
Senator of Duro and the Duro Sector
Chair of the Judiciary Committee
Admiral of the Fleet, Duro Navy
Admiral of the Coreworlds
Former Commandant of the Judicial Forces
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| Senator_Finbar | Date: Saturday, 19 April 14, 8:18 PM | Message # 17 |
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| Senator Kongming, I would like to ask you the same question that I asked Senator Lekpin. You are the Chairbeing of the Judiciary Committee and you were involved in gathering evidence against Mr. Alyn Stark, the CEO of Lorrd Engineering, Inc. for selling arms to the slave-holding Senex Sector. What did you think of Chancellor Pryce's decision to commute the sentences of Mr. Stark and other persons responsible for the arms deal? As Chancellor, would you have done what Chancellor Pryce did? Why or why not?
Finbar
Senator of Mon Calamari Space
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| Chancellor_Kruus | Date: Sunday, 20 April 14, 11:24 PM | Message # 18 |
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| Man I ask what you consider to have been your most successful piece of legislation in your time as Senator?
Chancellor Luneray Kruus
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| Zaizhi_Kongming | Date: Monday, 21 April 14, 7:45 PM | Message # 19 |
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| Senator Finbar, I think it is a mistake for the Executive to get involved in the activities of the Judiciary, except only when necessary and in extreme cases. While the Chancellor has authority to "moderate", as it were" the Judiciary, I feel this is an instance in which this power was misused. I can not see why the Chancellor did so, and find no compelling argument for such an act. Accountability is one of the pillars of civilized society, and I feel that pillar is undermined in such acts. I would not have done what the Chancellor did, as I felt the punishment was reasonable and just, and that the Judiciary did not overstep its bounds in its judgement.
Senator Kruus, this may come as a shock, but I have, in fact, never submitted a piece of legislation. For all my years, I simply did not find an issue in which I felt the need for legislation was apparent in which another did not craft legislation that was appropriate. I am an advocate against unnecessary legislation, and for slimming the bureaucracy of the Republic; being a "legislation mill" would be counter-productive to this, for an extreme example, as some are. I do not say this to discount those who have submitted a piece of legislation, or several, and I applaud those that put the time and effort into such an exhaustive and comprehensive task.
Zaizhi Kongming
Senator of Duro and the Duro Sector
Chair of the Judiciary Committee
Admiral of the Fleet, Duro Navy
Admiral of the Coreworlds
Former Commandant of the Judicial Forces
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| Crown_Prince_Ordan | Date: Thursday, 24 April 14, 10:02 AM | Message # 20 |
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| Quote Zaizhi_Kongming ( ) ■ Strengthen disclosure requirements for campaign contributions, and create stricter limits.
■ Recording and publication of all committee proceedings. No Senate business shall be deemed classified, nor shall it occur "off the books".
■ Standardization of Senate membership standards and election/selection methods.
■ Development of further direct democracy on the galactic scale; development of a system in which the galactic citizenry may propose legislation via petition and referendum, and a system in which the galactic citizenry may recall any legislation passed by the Senate in the same calendar year.
■ Following the recent accusations against the government, the SBI shall form a new anti-corruption unit.
■ Increase in both funding and size of the Judicial Forces, Senate Guard, Republic Army, and the SBI.
These are all perhaps laudable if expensive suggestions, all requiring extensive legislation, but you've just asserted that you believe, and I quote..
Quote Zaizhi_Kongming ( ) I am an advocate against unnecessary legislation, and for slimming the bureaucracy of the Republic; being a "legislation mill" would be counter-productive to this, for an extreme example, as some are.
Senator Kongming...
Do you intend to propose all these new policies or not? If so, don't you feel your criticism of legislative activity in general is rather contrary to this. Also, how do you propose to pen bills so extensive they amount to a "Duros Reformation" in the Republic without legislative experience?
I'm just concerned there's a lack of consistency here... A bigger fleet and these various agencies enlargement will mean more red tape and more bureaucracy not less... So your ideological statements don't seem to match your policy ones, superficially. Can you explain the contradiction?
His Most Royal and Secular Majesty Henrik III
By the Providence of the Universe, of the Sovereign World of Alderaan, of Avirandel, Delaya, Avishan and Raisa and of His other Realms and Territories, Prince-Regent. Head of the Alderaaan Sector Commonwealth, Defender of Secularism and Steward of the Commenor Run. &c
Representative of Alderaan in the Galactic Senate.
King of the Grizmallt System
Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee
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