I think that Miestra and I could work together pretty easily, Tric'hard. Both of us are in a similar position, sharing a lot of macronational political values and a similar approach, and both of us eager for others to take charge but unwilling to let our goals die due to neglect.

The election has been fairly low key, Gluc, I agree - to Progressive detriment, actually, since we do better with higher turnout.

Quote from: Glüc on Today at 04:30:39 AMFwiw I don't know how I'm going to vote yet. (Other than not Breneir of course. And probably not GP either because Im not really convinced yet they are not just Breneir with a fake mustache)

On another note Ive seen people wonder whether people are really just voting for URL because they want to keep out the Progressives or the other way round, but I'm kinda the opposite. It might be actually good for Talossa to have both of them in government for a term. If Miestra and AD formed a party together I'd vote for that I think.

It is Crement who I have to thank for encouraging me to make an unqualified apology and to not take the repeated baiting from Miestra and sometimes Iac seriously. And to let the Green Party move beyond me. All of those are good things in my opinion and speak well to his judgement. I have no control over the party's future direction and am no longer even in the party Discord.

On your last note, we did just have a term where the URL and PA had an informal confidence and supply agreement for most of the term. The Green Party (as the third largest party) served as official opposition for most of the term. Considering that it would not be an unexpected development.

Quote from: Glüc on Today at 04:30:39 AMThere hasn't been much election debate going on so far. Although admittedly I probably missed some of it due to not paying attention. I've read the mailers, but I think party leaders questioning each other about what and how they intend to do things (or for example how they would approach the next government formation) might be more informative.

Fwiw I don't know how I'm going to vote yet. (Other than not Breneir of course. And probably not GP either because Im not really convinced yet they are not just Breneir with a fake mustache)

On another note Ive seen people wonder whether people are really just voting for URL because they want to keep out the Progressives or the other way round, but I'm kinda the opposite. It might be actually good for Talossa to have both of them in government for a term. If Miestra and AD formed a party together I'd vote for that I think.

A party that contained both Miestra and AD would be interesting but it would likely implode. Let me preface this by saying I do NOT intend this as an insult BUT they are both alpha personalities and would likely clash over who gets to be in charge, I do have to admit though that it would be interesting to see what they could do together.

There hasn't been much election debate going on so far. Although admittedly I probably missed some of it due to not paying attention. I've read the mailers, but I think party leaders questioning each other about what and how they intend to do things (or for example how they would approach the next government formation) might be more informative.

Fwiw I don't know how I'm going to vote yet. (Other than not Breneir of course. And probably not GP either because Im not really convinced yet they are not just Breneir with a fake mustache)

On another note Ive seen people wonder whether people are really just voting for URL because they want to keep out the Progressives or the other way round, but I'm kinda the opposite. It might be actually good for Talossa to have both of them in government for a term. If Miestra and AD formed a party together I'd vote for that I think.

3,5 day left to vote!

Four votes in so far, including my own. Once we get to 5 I will post some stats.

A. PROG
B. N/A
C. 62RZ07: ÜC
  62RZ14: ÜC
  62RZ15: ÜC
  62RZ26: NON
  62RZ27: ÜC
D. Per el Nimlet da Florencia (sanc l'â stupì! :-) ): PROG, éu supos (schi ja ingen candidätsilor)

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on Yesterday at 03:21:13 PM

Quote from: King Txec on Yesterday at 01:27:20 PMWe further call upon our BHAID to investigate how the People of Talossa can alleviate, in at least some small part, the suffering now unfolding.

Thank you.

@Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir , what do you think?

Quote from: King Txec on Yesterday at 01:27:20 PMWe further call upon our BHAID to investigate how the People of Talossa can alleviate, in at least some small part, the suffering now unfolding.

Thank you.

Stage 7   »   Vall d'Alba  ›  Aramón Valdelinares

With the sprint stages so far being won by Brennan and everything else by Pogacar one might start to wonder if these are the only two who are gonna win stages this edition. However, today ended their streak as a break managed to get away. This was actually never one complete front group but multiple groups chasing each other, which included a lot of the riders who have been fairly invisible so far, like Tobias Halland Johannessen (VFL/CJO/MAN), Valentin Paret-Peintre (CHX), Zana (CFA), Martin (CFA), Omrzel (BDC/PTM), De Jong (GHS), Armirail (REX/CJO), Brenner (CHX/REX/MAN) and Bilbao (REX/DED).

Also present: two contenders for the points classification, Pedersen (REX/MMM/CFA) and Van Aert (CHX/CJO). However, while Van Aert won the intsprint, Pedersen did not manage to be in the front group when they got there. This was not the end of the day for Van Aert, who has previously shown pretty strong climbing skills as well and at the bottom of the final climb he and Johannessen were in a group of 6 riders in front. It was another rider, Leknessund, who was the strongest on the final climb and won the stage followed by Johannessen in second and Van Aert in third. Out of the remainder of the break Omrzel was the strongest behind those 3. Paret-Peintre, Zana and Martin finished 11th, 12th and 14th respectively.

There weren't massive time differences made in the group of GC riders, where Pogacar was again the strongest. Biggest losers for GC were Carapaz (GHS), who dropped from 4th to 7th in the standings and Widar (GHS/BDC) who dropped from 11th to 15th.

With both Van Aert and Johannessen in their team Naziun Cjovani won the day and climb one place in the standings. BdC extend their lead over GHST.

Standings after stage 7:

Pos	±		Team	Pts Ove	Pts Today
1st	(=)		Cézembre Caçeirs dals Mailintzarăs (BDC)	3434	+291
2nd	(=)		Gordon Hiatus Support Team (GHS)	3033	+125
3rd	(=)		The Manilows (MAN)	2833	+337
4th	(=)		Cyclohexane (CHX)	2733	+361
5th	(+1)		Velociposse Florencia (VFL)	2578	+348
6th	(-1)		Port Maxhestic AC (PTM)	2556	+287
7th	(+1)		Naziun Cjovani (CJO)	2372	+545
8th	(-1)		Maritiimi-Maxhestic Mençeis (MMM)	2274	+136
9th	(=)		Dirnalaiset Mortescu (DED)	1899	+82
10th	(=)		Cézembre Fieschā (CFA)	1873	+190
11th	(=)		Els Talossaes Rexhital (REX)	1559	+87

Tomorrow looks pretty similar to stage 5. Mostly flat and suited for a sprint, but with a category 3 climb not far from the finish that could perhaps catch some of the pure sprinters off guard. There may also well be riders thinking of some attempt to attack there.

It is with deepest condolences and solidarity with the People of Nepal and Tibet as well as surrounding countries that We issue this Royal Proclamation as those countries deal with the horrific events now unfolding in the region.

Today Talossa stands with our friends in Nepal and Tibet as they navigate this challenging time, and we acknowledge all the relief workers and nations of the world flowing resources into the region to assist in this tragedy.

We further call upon our BHAID to investigate how the People of Talossa can alleviate, in at least some small part, the suffering now unfolding.

Given under Our hand Royal at the city of Riverside this twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of salvation 2026, of the independence of Talossa the forty-seventh, and of Our reign the second.