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Well I was gonna write a whole new article regarding the PTO and what my plans were for it and everything, but then I realized this interview sums it all up:

"1) Why are you running for country President?
I really want to help my country out this coming term, and I believe that I can do so by becoming Country President and getting things done.

2) What do you and your party stand for?
When you ask what me and my party stand for, you are really referring to the same thing. I share the same beliefs as my party, which are quite simple. Do whatever it takes to help out eSA. That is honestly our main goal and I hold it very close to me.

3) What are your strengths and weaknesses?
My strengths are definitely my experience and leadership. I've had the chance to hold many different positions, some of the leader type and some not, and they have all taught me many things that I believe contribute towards a great prospect of a CP. My weaknesses, actually weakness, would be my lack of involvement in the military. During this PTO, military experience will be crucial and unfortunately I have pretty much kept to politics and the economy. I am in the Praetorian Guard, and looking for a promotion soon but I haven't put much focus on this aspect.

4) How much time do you currently spend on eRepublik and how much do you plan to spend once you become president?
I spend LOTS of time on the forums, IRC, and the game itself. And I plan on spendind even more time if I become CP. With more responsibility comes more demands and one of those demands is to spend lots of time doing your various duties and I am ready to take it on.

5) What do you think is required to be a good President?
Experience and good leadership are the two main characteristics that a CP needs to have. Without them, you will not be able to do anything well for your country. You also have to have an imagination that can think up great ways to better your country.

6)What are the responsibilities for you of being President?
A CP has many responsibilities. Should I become CP I will have to politic with other countries all day, keep watch over eSA's citizens, look out for any threats, help out the various branches of the government, make smart decisions, and overall, just give every little thing 110%, 100% of the time.

7) Many experienced players have now left, how are you now going to compile a strong Cabinet? Particularly though these troubled times.
It is true that many experienced players have left and we are short of some key components of our country, but many players are ready to step up to the plate. With the Deputy Minister program we have, there are plenty of people ready to move up to full out Ministers. These people have been trained by some of the best player to grace our country so I am positive they are capable of doing a great job. Not only that, there are always plenty of regular citizens who show some interest in a Ministry, start to get involved a lot, and really show that they are ready to move up to the next level.

😎 We are now in a State of Emergency, what are your thoughts to regaining control of our country?
Party Politics is going to need to be overhauled. Last Congressional Elections, there really was not enough talk between parties. That needs to change. Also, the Ministry of Security needs to be buffed up with more members and more people in the ATO initiative. Constant good relations with our allies is also essential to maintaining what little control we have now and hopefully, regaining total control in a near date. Our allies can give us crucial information that we may not be able to achieve. And should war break out, the close relations would result in much needed help.

9) Are you willing to take advice from other people and implement what they say even if it is not your personal belief?
I am always open to advice, comments, and concerns. I am choosing a great Cabinet that I know will tell me whats right and what needs to be done. And I will listen to them and do as they say because I picked them due to their superior knowledge of whatever it is their a Minister of.

10) Is bureaucracy important?
Bureaucracy is important to any country and eSA is no different. Without one, things cannot be done. Plans will not be implemented. As a whole, the country can't move forward without it

11) What is your current stance on V2?
I know many people hate it, but I actually like it. I find the war module much more interesting because it actually involves a lot more strategy and skill than before. The way the skills are split up is sorta interesting too; it provides so many possibilities and options. The couple things I don't like, though, are that houses will be used up after a certain amount of time, and that DS and hospitals will be used up. It really stinks that you spend all this money just to have the item disappear eventually. I also don't like that the economy is really screwy right now, but I'm sure that will balance out in time.

12) In 100 words (5% slide), persuade me to vote for you.
Persuasion is not my thing. Presenting facts and hoping you realize they are legit and mean that I'm a great candidate, however, is my thing. I am definitely very well experienced. I've been an Ambassador to about 6 different counties since January. I have been in Congress for 6 terms plus this shadow term. I've been Party President of the NPSA twice. I'm in the Economic Council, Praetorian Guard, and I've been Deputy Speaker of Congress once. During all these positions I have shown that I am holding eSA in my best interests and always am giving it my all.

Well that is 100 words exactly if I counted correctly. Thanks for interviewing me, putting up with my vacation, and caring about eSA and putting this whole thing together."

This interview was done by samgibz. I suppose the main part that really was what I wanted to emphasize on in this article are questions 7 and 8. Remember to vote this up so people can see it and make an informed decision.

And also vote up Grimstone's manifesto:http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/a-new-dawn-vote-grimstone-for-president--1473945/1/20

And the other part of my manifesto: http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/champinator-for-cp--1465170/1/20

Remember, if you have any questions please PM me, and PM me about Cabinet positions as well.

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