Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC on August 20, 2026, 04:34:17 PM

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on August 18, 2026, 11:37:08 PMyour apparent hatred for one another

Do you think the Baron hates me?

I've mellowed out a lot towards him since we've been working well together on excluding a sex pest from polite Talossan society.

At times you both appear to have extreme hatred towards one another. Not always but at times it comes off that way. It does seem that having a mutual dislike of another person has calmed the waters a bit

I am back! Well prepared for another last place finish! Good luck everyone!

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC on August 18, 2026, 06:01:55 PMThis discussion has clarified a lot.

One of the benefits of political parties is that they offer a clear ideological signal. If the people of Vuode re-elect Eðo Grischün, they know what they are getting - support for the URL manifesto, the Democracy Agenda etc.

And in me they will get someone who will vote in the best interests of the people of Vuode and Talossa, not someone who will vote in the best interest of the party he is associated with. I have no doubt that my esteemed opponent is a good and loyal member of your party Miestra, I also have no doubt that despite our differences both yourself and the good Baron are loyal subjects of the kingdom and well meaning patriots. I do fear that your apparent hatred for one another may blind you and as such your parties at times. If truth be told, I had no true belief that I would win this election I simply felt that it was wrong for someone to run unopposed.

Quote from: xpb on August 18, 2026, 10:11:34 AM

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on August 18, 2026, 08:31:12 AMTo be clear on at least one occasion as a member of the Cosa representing the Progressive Alliance I was TOLD to change my vote to preserve an alliance with another party. It was one of the reasons I left the party and my position as attorney general (which I never felt qualified for in the first place).

We all possess free will, and you were convinced in discussion to preserve an alliance which you could have also chosen to let fall.  You are also free to join or leave any party that you wish, as are we all.  At times a party or individuals may contact members to consider all factors related to their actions, however there is no way to compel someone to vote in any specific way.

The only exception to this is when there were fictitious citizens accepted into the Kingdom that one person or small group of persons were directly manipulating.  I believe that that problem has been eradicated.

All i can tell you is that I was told by the party leader that I had to change my vote. I did leave the party after feeling compelled to vote as I was told. Hence the reason I am now running for Senate as an independent. I will not be compelled to vote for or against any issue based upon a party affiliation.

Quote from: xpb on August 18, 2026, 08:08:52 AM

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on August 17, 2026, 09:24:40 AM

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC on August 16, 2026, 05:04:12 PM

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on August 16, 2026, 04:44:38 PMI am not a member of any party

So you're not going to be a reliable vote for your old party, the Progressive Alliance, who are backing you in this election?

I never was, it was one reason I left, I did not like being told how to vote.

I believe every party has discussion and cooperatively constructs a strategy, yet all individuals are free to vote their conscience, including with the Progressive Alliance.

To be clear on at least one occasion as a member of the Cosa representing the Progressive Alliance I was TOLD to change my vote to preserve an alliance with another party. It was one of the reasons I left the party and my position as attorney general (which I never felt qualified for in the first place).

Quote from: xpb on August 18, 2026, 08:08:52 AM

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on August 17, 2026, 09:24:40 AM

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC on August 16, 2026, 05:04:12 PM

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on August 16, 2026, 04:44:38 PMI am not a member of any party

So you're not going to be a reliable vote for your old party, the Progressive Alliance, who are backing you in this election?

Not true. On at least one occasion I was TOLD to change my vote to preserve an alliance with another party. I did not appreciate that at all.

I never was, it was one reason I left, I did not like being told how to vote.

I believe every party has discussion and cooperatively constructs a strategy, yet all individuals are free to vote their conscience, including with the Progressive Alliance.

Quote from: Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial, UrGP on August 17, 2026, 09:29:35 AM

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on August 17, 2026, 09:26:21 AMDidn't really want to know who voted just a running total like you see on tv in the United States

You don't have that in the US either, what you see during Election Night are the numbers coming in as they count all the ballots after the polls are closed.

Okay true, I guess the difference is in how long the election runs in Talossa LOL

Quote from: Istefan Perþonest on August 16, 2026, 07:04:17 PM

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on August 16, 2026, 11:12:46 AMI was just wondering if there is any way to follow election results. I found a link to see who has not voted yet but I was wondering if we can see current results, not who voted for who just total votes cast for and against issues and candidated.

The core trouble is that would blow up ballot secrecy. If the system reports a live record of who voted, and a live total of current results, then someone can copy both down, and when the next vote comes, in, they know both who voted and how they voted (because they can see which totals changed).

Didn't really want to know who voted just a running total like you see on tv in the United States

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC on August 16, 2026, 05:04:12 PM

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on August 16, 2026, 04:44:38 PMI am not a member of any party

So you're not going to be a reliable vote for your old party, the Progressive Alliance, who are backing you in this election?

I never was, it was one reason I left, I did not like being told how to vote.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC on August 16, 2026, 03:17:59 PMQuick question, what happened with this?

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on July 13, 2026, 08:41:39 AMprobably staying out of politics as I really don't think I am cut out for it

This way I can be involved but not beholding to anyone. I can vote my conscience on any issue. I am not a member of any party and I will not get involved in anyone elses political fight. I simply vote on the issues.

I was just wondering if there is any way to follow election results. I found a link to see who has not voted yet but I was wondering if we can see current results, not who voted for who just total votes cast for and against issues and candidated.

Azul fellow citizens of Vuode, This is just a quick note to let you all know that I would really appreciate your vote for Senate! If nothing else I am reliable, I have an exemplary voting record for my previous terms as both a Senator from Vuode and a multi-term member of the Cosa in the past. I have also served as both Premier and Presiding Officer in the past. No matter who you decide is the better candidate please make sure you vote!

@Xherált Del'Encradéir
@Sir Trotxă Betiñéir
@Adam Grigoriu
@Chirbi Scherpa-Carriedo
@Matthew Lindberg-Work
@Bentxamì Puntmasleu

It is time to activate your teams for those of you intending to play fantasy hockey again this year! I haven't yet set a date for the draft but I can tell you it will take place sometime in mid to late September.

@Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be
@Iason Taiwos
@King Txec
@Baron Alexandreu Davinescu
@þerxh Sant-Enogat
@Sir Lüc
@Glüc
@Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat

Also @Breneir Tzaracomprada you had expressed interest in joining us this year and I sent you an invitation. I am not sure what you have to do but I need you to either take control of the team I invited you to take or create an entirely new team.

Anyone else interested in joining us this year please let me know here and I will get the information I need to send you an invitation. A knowledge of NHL hockey is not necessary and I would like to think those who have participated in the past will tell you that it is a lot of fun!

I get so confused with the language. I can find the words I want on l'oversteir but sometimes there are two or more options and I never know which one is correct for my particular usage. I also have a difficult time with grammar (hell I have a difficult time with English grammar LOL) and I don't know how to put the words together in a sentence.

Quote from: Sir Lüc on August 01, 2026, 07:37:04 AMAzul, this is a quick thread to inform you that there will be a Senate election for Vuode's seat, as well as the customary States-General seat claim, in the August-September 2026 General Elections.

Senate Election

Vuode will elect a Senator for a full term of approx. 27 months (three Cosăs). The election will be run by the Chancery. Anyone interested in running should register on the official registration thread by the end of August 13th.

States-General seat claim

This province also allows its citizens to claim a seat in its provincial assembly. For the last two elections, the Chancery has allowed people to lodge a seat claim right on the electoral ballot, as a matter of facilitating democracy, with provinces then left free to respect or ignore the claims lodged that way. Unless the province requests otherwise by August 13th, the Chancery will again include the seat claim on the ballot in the upcoming election.

I had not noticed the seat claim availability for the provincial assembly on previous elections, but I like this idea, I would like to think it will make people more inclined to participate.

I would like to run for the Senate seat in Vuode as an independent if that is allowed

Quote from: Sir Lüc on July 31, 2026, 10:52:29 AMOath sent over.

Oath sent back!

Thank you both

Quote from: Glüc on July 16, 2026, 04:07:54 AMWelcome back Tric'hard!


_{(We missed you in TCAT/TMT! :p)}

Thank you and hoping to be back next year.

Quote from: Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be on July 23, 2026, 12:41:29 AMAzul, Tric'hard, and welcome back. I'd actually like to ask you about a different topic, if you don't mind.

Last year, as TCAT Spain was coming to an end, you had some rather concerning things to say about protestors and how you feel they should be treated. (I'll not link it here, since it's not viewable to non-citizens anyway.)

Given that most of Talossa is already working hard enough as it is to promote a less-toxic atmosphere, can you address the concerns some of us might have about a repeat of that sort of behavior?

I was angry and I was being somewhat facetious when I suggested shooting people. I do however believe those people should be arrested and held for a reasonable amount of time as they were potentially putting themselves and others at serious risk of injury and potentially even death. If one of the bicyclists had wrecked they could have been seriously injured and imagine the damage and injuries that could have occured if a cyclist traveling at 60 miled per hour had swerved and gone into innocent bystanders, someone could have been seriously injured. I also have a major problem with people who think it is acceptable to disrupt other peoples lives because they disagree with something that is going on in the world. There are many things in the world I disagree with but I would never consider blocking a sporting event from occurring because I want to be noticed. If they want to stand near the road and hold up signs I have less of a problem with that but blocking roads whether for sporting events or simply to block traffic is just wrong and in my opinion counter-productive as it is more likely to anger people and turn them against whatever you are protesting. It certainly isn't likely to make me or anyone else stop and rethink their opinion. (sorry for my poor grammar)