66% approve of Kronos Q. Rolo best Congressman?
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Alias Vision
First a warning, this is likely to be my most biased article to date. There are a few reasons for this, I will talk about some throughout this article.
Let's start by the basic metrics. I retained 53 responses for the sample to the survey. I received a greater number than that but for the first time, I could obviously identify multies. That isn't to say that mutlies or drones did not answer my questions in the past, only the handlers of those accounts have been clever enough to mask their operations.
But 53 answers is still a good number and one that triggered two random draws for $1,000. The winners of those draws are Goran Thrax and jfstpierre. Congratulations, the amounts will be in your possession by the time you read this.
I appear to have hit the glass ceiling with this type of community activity, slightly above 50+ participants, 38 or so votes. Up to now my impression was that those that chose to participate where pretty serious and pretty open in the way they answered the questions. This time there was an obvious agenda and an obvious block trying to make a statement. If the intention was to test me, to see if I would change the data, censure it or want to find out who answered what... well you succeeded, partially.
I was tempted. Many answers had me extremely curious to see who it was completing the survey. In an effort to keep the number of questions to 10 or less, I had eliminated the party affiliation question... an error. I hadn't foreseen just how partisan a "best of" questionnaire could be and I should have. I didn't cross-reference the answers though and I kept to my practice of separating the IDs from the rest of the survey to preserve as much confidentiality as possible. No answers were changed and the only edits performed were consistency ones (i.e. eliminating people nominated as best Congressman if they hadn't actually been elected to Congress in the past three months).
Initial observation.
The first three surveys had an important under-reporting when it came to the Rolo Tahmasee factor (party? cult? sect?). This time, that voting block mobilized and I estimate represented about 20% of the sample (vs. 5-10% previously).
The activity pattern question shows that the sample remains consistent in measuring the opinions of the active population base. The number of very active citizens remained virtually unchanged at 71.7%.
Confidence.
The mood in the Canadian community appears mixed. Although the question is worded differently than in a previous survey and so the results are not directly comparable, 37.7% answered that Canada was doing better than the previous month. 39.6% said we were doing the same. Since the confidence factor previously was over 50%, that actually suggests a rather positive view on our overall situation.
What the questions don't measure, and can't measure without a much longer survey, is why people feel that way. What does the 22.6% who think we are doing worse base their judgement on. This "why" question would be a recurring theme for me as I compiled the data from each query.
Confidence in our President Kronos Q is strong. 66% approve of the job he is doing which suggest his solid win has translated into goodwill in his first couple of weeks. What will be interesting to see is if this holds up in the second half of his mandate as the political deck in Canada has been thoroughly shuffled with the recent party elections. Suddenly Rolo Tahmasee is a source of stress once more for the community.
Taxes.
Taxes are never popular but within the constraint of the society we live in, it is often the only subject left for us to tinker with. Not surprisingly answers were all over the map when asked if you approved of the tax changes this past month and if taxes were at an appropriate level or not.
41.5% approve of the tax changes but that is only slightly higher than those that disapprove. Considering the overall wealth of Canada's older, established population, the 20% who answered no opinion could be interpreted as these changes, small as they are, really have no impact.
Good luck to Congress on deciding where to go from here. Almost a third each in turn answered that taxes should be raised, lowered or remain the same. No matter what is decided, two thirds of voters are likely to disagree with your decision. Until the economy and the mechanics stabilize once more, a structured plan has about as much worth as a random one when it comes to public finances.
War.
The decision to declare Denmark a natural enemy (NE) raised a few eyebrows. Those that voiced opposition to it did so loudly. There was confusion on which front Canada was going to focus on and whether or not a smaller nation like ours could afford to keep spreading ourselves thinner.
The change of pace, strategy, was welcome. It turns out that 81.1% supported the NE move. Canada has danced with the same partner for so long that we are open to any potential for change. That it may have been the wrong move to make was not as important as it showed a willingness of the current administration to keep the pressure up, to stay aggressive.
Best of.
First of, the best Canadian President of all time. I expected to see three names on the ballots before all others: Adam Sutler, Addy Lawrence and Jacobi. The first because it is just one of those things, the other two because of their tenure. To my surprise Sutler got only one token vote. 18 past President received a mention, only two ballots selected none.
Here are the top 5:
It is I think wholly justified and appropriate that Jacobi and Addy Lawrence lead the pack. Both were nominated by an identical 58.5% of respondents and Jacobi wins by aggregate points once people's first, second and third choices are counted.
What makes a good President, potentially the best? I had to expand my own view to try and understand some of the answers. Good presidents should leave Canada a better place than what it was previous to their term(s). Good presidents should make the experience of their citizens a better one. Good presidents should build on the foundations left by their predecessors... or should they? What I am discounting in that brief list is the personal touch. The best may be the one that is simply your friend. Or the one that helped you the most personally. Finally it may be the one who allowed you to profit the most. And that is still simplifying things. Elapsed time plays a role too.
The list of the best from 6 to 10 is the following:
On a personal note, I find this list difficult. You may be influential, you may even be game changing, but that doesn't mean you are the best. The most difficult thing around here is to build. To destroy, to troll is easy. Some of the votes on this question were political statements.
Also receiving mentions were: William Duncan, Chucky Norris, Dade Pendwyn, Adam Sutler, Ariela, Derek Harland, jbdivinus and myself.
The best current Congressman was equally mystifying. Initially it shows a level of dismissal of the work Congress does that is at least partially justified. The 22.6% who said none legitimately measure dissatisfaction with the visibility of Congress and how people operate within that body.
The 17% of those who chose Rolo and have helped him lead the list...
In a future survey I may ask different questions and perhaps focus on this enigma that is the Rolo cult following. I can hear some say, "don't feed the troll" and I hear you. But the reality is that in a small country like Canada, when one person manages to harness 20-25% of voters consistently... he is important. Rolo may be a great guy, he may be your best friend but for someone who has shamelessly exploited the offices of President and Congress... If you can be honest, you will admit he does not belong on the lists published here today.
Most controversial... yes.
Most relentless... definitely.
Most dedicated... arguably.
Most influential... getting there.
And the list could go on. Best President? Best Congressman? Mock me, that is what the comments are for, but spare the survey.
32 present and past Congressmen received mentions, the rest of the list includes: Gary Hubert, Chochi, Trenton Rendell, Octavian_F, Ralph Kline, George Beeman, Kronos Q, Simon Boucher-Ruest, James McNamara, egad, PimpDollaz, Sasha Kammakitz-Jen, Dr.Pain, Dierios, Jorge Salazar, Donna Rush, ultimate523, Nogin the nog, Prince A Joseph, Ehab, CFovetS, Jolabent.
Comments
Damn I completely forgot about Sutler.
I'm sorry Adam Sutler/
I miss TFD
😁 me too!
I miss that I never got to know TFD.
"If you can be honest, you will admit he does not belong on the lists published here today."
I completely disagree with this statement, Rolo is the best thing that has happened to eCanada in my eyes
i'd do the survey but I'm a Swede meow.
you spelled temujinbc wrong chewy
"Rolo is the best thing that has happened to eCanada in my eyes"
Bruce Willis can't be that attractive...
Ask yourself this question
How many congressman publish in the media - about issues?
How many share THEIR unfettered opinion on actual governmental issues?
How many use their position as a congressman to inform the public and spur debate on the issues?
Answer that question and you'll know why I was voted the top congressman
~hyuu~
Great job Alias Vision!
"To my surprise Sutler got only one token vote."
lol, that was me! Probably because I started playing eRepublik when he was CP.
I'm not as surprised at rolo's results as that I was nominated for the congress one...
Very good indeed. I can't believe I omitted Sutler form my list.
Those are certainly some results to ponder.
Alias, would you be interested in comparing the names of the respondents from the last CP poll to the names of those on this current Congress poll? I just wonder if we've got a very different set of people answering or if it's about the same group of people. I'm assuming the two lists are mostly similar, which would add further surprise to the results. (not looking for names at all, just a % of new vs % of repeat respondents)
There was actually the greatest amount of new participants this time around compared to 2 and 3. Even after cleaning up. The number is something like 20% for who this was only the second time answering and around 12% who were brand new.
Acacia the button, temu the buttopn
Thanks for satisfying my curiosity, Alias!
4th best Congressman with 2 days before getting banned in December, and 7th best President.
Not that bad of a showing.
Although, the fact that Addy took second place for "Best President" is a clear indication that a number of the people filling out the survey are functionally retarded. People writing Aeriala's name confirms it.
I wonder what the results would be if Addy hadn't just finished a string of 4 unopposed elections, and how many people put his name because it was quite literally the only President they've known since they started playing.
nice Alias, really do love these surveys. Just a (pretty pointless) observation that you've spelt my name with the dash, which means you've looked at my wiki page XD. Although I'm wondering what've I done to stand out as a congressmen for some people to select me?... Not like I'm saying I'm a bad congressman.
anyway great surveys and keep up the good work, this is extremely effective for knowing things congress and the executive should know 🙂
I guess I'm old, I looked back over a long line of Presidents to pick out some gems.. I hope I wasn't the only one to highlight Derek Harland and William Duncan. 🙁
Goran Thrax
Didn't Derek Harland abandon the post like halfway through his term?
Derek Harland is in the running for "eCanada's Worst President".
Derek Harland and Dade Pendwyn. eCanada's Double D-bag's.
Hey Old Guys on the Balcony, keep it down up there. Some of us are trying to enjoy the show butyou're stuck going over the reruns.
Hmm how could Derek Harland possibly win Worst President when Rolo has a perpetual lock on the position? Being absentee is a damn sight better then pillaging the national accounts... twice.
Goran Thrax
Adam Sutler created the Constitution
I destroyed the Ministry of Industries and by doing so ended the Reign of Corruption of the DAL
What single significant thing as momentous as those 2 has any other president accomplished?
To put Sutler's "accomplishment" into perspective Kilgore Trout made the current constitution so I'd hold out on naming a day after Sutler.
Well, since Kilgore was never President, The list of great accomplishments as Presidents is as follows
1) Rolo destroys MoI and DAL
2) Sutler creates First constitution
3) There is no 3, I can't think of a single significant thing any other CP did while in term.
@ Goran Thrax
Damn I totally forgot WDuncan! But I wouldn't have added Derek Harland to this list. He was an excellent MoFA and quite good VP, but not one of the best Presidents imo.
But I might be biased too, William Duncan was the one who let me the chance to obtain a job in the Govt, but I liked his vision and his management as CP.
Destroying is not an accomplishment... it's simply destruction.
Should also include Karsten Skeries to the list of best CPs if you're going to have Muglack and Wally.
I think we can all say we miss TFD. o7