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You need some GOD DAMN perspective.

Day 1,191, 02:25 • Published in Australia

• by Ranger Bob

Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qF_qbaWt3Q

I've stepped back in recent days. Which, as a Senator (soon not to be) has been a challenging thing for me.

I've wanted to speak on several fronts. Bitch-slap several people. But, I've restrained from doing so. Because, I think, even though I probably (inaccurately) may be given the term "elite" now, I don't believe in the concept.

Let me explain,

I'm a bureaucrat by trade. Yes, in RL, I deal with the political wheeling and dealing, and manoeuvring and posturing many on here try to emulate. I do though, irrespectively of this, try to see others perspectives. I try to accept views other than mine, because I think in order to be a progressive society, all views are valid. All ideas are good.

But, I've observed too much crap this last month. The fighting between people has moved from rational debate to something far more sinister, and personal.

Frankly, I would not vote for myself, or any player at this point who is either currently in senate, or making comment or articles at all (and is not a new player).

Because, they have forgotten what a new player is. What it is like.

What their aspirations are, why they are here.

Unfortunately, the corruption goes far beyond their wish to serve you. It has become a political points scoring s**tfest. One that no longer serves you.

Case in point. I have asked in over the last week for people who have a problem with the constitution, to present a solution.

YES IT SHOULD GO TO REFERENDUM

YES IT SHOULD EXIST. Most all posts agree on that.

But, do you see people presenting a SOLUTION??? No. You see people hell bent on presenting a problem. And, hoping it will get them re-elected (or, elected) 😛

So, I am reserving my vote this term. I am doing so, for the person, or people, with an actual solution.

NO MORE DOUBLE-TALK. NO MORE GENERAL "GEE WE HATE THIS" CRAP.

Hate things all you will.

But, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. Suggest openly, how you intend on fixing this. ACTUALLY (oh I don't know) DO SOMETHING.

MAKE ME, AND 600 people BELIEVE IN YOU. Otherwise...

S.T.F.U

Ranger Bob
Maybe Elite, Maybe Not
but I don't give a flying, cos I serve the people. NOT YOU, NOT ME.

Comments

Lord TJ Day 1,191, 02:38

I can go with you on the constitution issue up to a point. I have raised actual suggestions and whether or not you wish to check it out is up to you. As a fellow RL politico, I can empathise on that front. It's great to have a virtual experiment to enjoy but a little common sense goes a long way.

Enjoy your time away to recharge the batteries.

Ranger Bob Day 1,191, 02:40

Second denied? Thanks TJ *: P* - and, I know some have proposed some resolutions, but nothing actually concrete.

And, to those else who comment. Cut the bull. You have had half a senate term to propose something better. If you really wanted to fix this for brownie election points - you are no better than the people you espouse to have rail roaded this in the first place.

If you can't propose something better, you are not worth my time.

Or, eAussies time.

S.T.F.U x2

Goose Step Day 1,191, 03:00

Ranger, this thing has a big hole in it - http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/massive-hole-in-the-constitution-1687987/1/20

The reason I argue is that this thing governs us all now. It we had done this properly (instead of trying to rush this) there would be few arguments - I remember past constitutions never getting up, but at least there was a long process with some input from some very good (now former) players.

Goose Step Day 1,191, 03:01

... Oh, and I'm not a Chocolate Bar... though I do contain nuts!

Ranger Bob Day 1,191, 03:05

GS

It is not about the holes.

Read my article again.

I accept you guys have issues with it

What I don't accept, is rather than a change being offered, this is about a point scoring exercise either on the PROCESS (which I agree with you, believe it or not) or the CONTENT (which no one actually has PROPOSED anything to fix).

Money.

Mouth,

LEARN.

Arfman Day 1,191, 03:27

That's just it, all criticisms, but no better alternatives suggested.

Tim_Holtz Day 1,191, 03:50

i see a lack of trolling/elite calling in this thread. perhaps the contained words of RB drove them away

infin Day 1,191, 04:29

I have presented my amendments Ranger AND proposed that Constitution be repealed and start again culminating in a referendum. Is that what you are talking about?

Lord TJ Day 1,191, 05:53

It makes me feel giddy when Infin and Ranger make a solid argument simultaneously. A sign of end times perhaps?

Ranger is spot on with raising alternatives instead of trolling for the sake of point scoring. Infin also makes a point that there should be a referendum on all constitutional matters. It's not up to the Senate to set the sense of the rule of law in stone without a direct, democratic vote of all citizens on the papers.

Corey Blake Day 1,191, 09:52

Hey Ranger, since you feel that we who oppose the Constitution are just complaining to be complaining, and not presenting an alternative, have a read or stfu http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/hey-radical-get-your-government-off-my-freedom--1687795/1/20

Ranger Bob Day 1,191, 12:28

Corey

That article highlights four problems with the current constitution in your view, and says we should use the eUS one - or base ours on it.

So, um I don't actually see the proposal for this. That is a concept, not a solution. You've had nigh on a fortnight to work on this - that is HALF a term of senate. Pardon me for being underwhelmed by the response.

Infin, I haven't seen anything specific from you either - link pls? And please, not to an article of motherhood statements. I'm talking about something you have had time to work up - the only stuff I've seen to date is amendments from Majester and a public thing from Xavier Griffith.