MostGloriousLeader

Pretty sure PD put a protectorate on Hawaii.

“Madness and greatness are two sides of the same coin. Every time a new Targaryen Mael is born, the gods toss the coin in the air and the world holds its breath to see how it will land.” :P -Game of Thrones

A life built around farming, harvesting and eating turnips? I'd rather live in Faraway.

Oh, I seem to have forgotten to correct that. I'm letting dillon have Alaska. He can deal with the Palins.

Hmm. Having everyone vote yes on something seems a bit disconcerting to me. Maybe I should switch my vote to no to shake things up... :P

Yeah, you know most of us have lives beyond this game right? I'm a college student and typically that means throughout the week I have homework, papers and studying to do. Others of us have jobs. Our lives don't just magically make room for some forum based nation role play game. A week is a very reasonable time frame for posting.

[Massachusetts, 2 of 7] With things in Massachusetts returning to normal levels of calm, a formal application for statehood was submitted by the governor and state legislature. This has allowed the citizens of Massachusetts the ability to vote in the national elections as granted by the Federal Elections Commission. However, full statehood must be achieved before the Congressmen elected by Massachusetts can formally vote in Congress. [New Hampshire/Connecticut/Rhode Island, 2 of 7] Like Massachusetts, the issues that had arisen from the lack of official governance for such a long time had mostly abated and the other New England states had all submitted formal applications for statehood. Also like Massachusetts they were able to vote in the national elections with the same restrictions.

Election Results The polls are in and the results have been counted for the USNA's first national elections. Presidential Election: The results of the presidential election were extremely close, but in the end Darren Hayes, the Democratic candidate, won the presidential election by several thousand votes after two vote recounts, at which point Ronald Holland conceded the election to Hayes. Senate Election: The Senate race has resulted in a parity between several parties, with a total of 42 senate seats available. The Democratic, Green and Libertarian Parties each won 11 seats in the Senate. They were followed by the Constitution Party with 7 seats and the Republicans with 2. House Elections: Out of a total of 224 available seats in the House of Representatives no party has managed to achieve any meaningful majority by themselves. The Libertarian Party won the most seats, with their party winning 74 seats. They were followed closely by the Democratic Party which won 56 seats. The Green and Constitution Parties both won 37 seats each while the Republicans trailed in last with only 20. The overall results of the election have shocked and defied many analysts and pundits. The traditional notion of Red vs Blue elections that had characterized American politics for decades has been shattered, with traditionally minor parties coming to win a large amount of seats in Congress. The party that was the recipient of the biggest upset was the Republican party, loosing decisively in all three races. Initially thought to be the overall victor of the elections, the runup to election day saw all but the more moderate republicans abandon the party in favor of the libertarians and constitutionalists. With no clear domination by any one party in congress, it is probable that for the first time coalitions between parties will be necessary in Congress. OOC: Presidential Election (Tied so I flipped a coin and Hayes won) Darren R. Hayes (Democrat) - MostGloriousLeader, PresidentDavid, Centurius, Kevin Kingswell, VigilantWatcher, Sarah Tintagyl Ronald J. Holland (Republican) - Mogar, Aggressivenutmeg, Markus Wilding, Peter Ilyich, Voodoo Nova, Triyun Senate Elections Democrats - MostGloriousLeader, Centurius, VigilantWatcher Republicans - Triyun Greens - PresidentDavid, Voodoo Nova, Sarah Tintagyl Libertarians - Mogar, Markus Wilding, Kevin Kingswell Constitutionalists - Aggressivenutmeg, Peter Ilyich House Elections Democrats - MostGloriousLeader, Centurius, VigilantWatcher Republicans - Triyun Greens - PresidentDavid, Sarah Tintagyl Libertarians - Mogar, Markus Wilding, Kevin Kingswell, Voodoo Nova Constitutionalists - Aggressivenutmeg, Peter Ilyich

National Aerospace Defense Command The National Air Defense Command is an robust integrated air defense network able to defend US airspace against all forms of aerial attack. It is composed of numerous integrated early warning, command, and air defense weapons systems able to provide effective coverage over US territory. Organization The NADC is organized into several Air Defense Sectors responsible for their assigned geographical areas. Each is headed by an Sector Air Defense Commander and is assigned several air defense brigades and are usually in charge of fighter units stationed in their sectors. The NADC, while using much of the same equipment as regular formations of the army and marine corps, does not inherently have control over air defense assets present in regular combat formations and facility defense units, although such assets are able to, and regularly do, participate in the network. Air Defense Sector Central (Blue), Air Defense Sector Northeast (Red), Air Defense Sector Northwest (Orange), Air Defense Sector South (Brown) Early Warning & Detection The National Air Defense Command utilizes the same radar and passive detection systems as the rest of the armed forces, and integrates surveillance data from the FAA's air route surveillance radars, but does operate some of its own unique systems to facilitate long range early warning and surveillance. OTHR The longest range detection system is the National Over The Horizon Radar System, able to detect aircraft and naval vessels out to a range of over 3,000 km, covering a majority of North America. Deployed to provide all around coverage of the nation through multiple sites, it is a very capable system, even possessing a level of detection against stealth aircraft. E-3 Sentry Probably the most well known airborne early warning and control system in the world, the E-3 Sentry provides reliable long range airborne radar coverage and is fully networked with the NADC. The most recent upgrades have provided the Sentry with increased detection and processing capabilities, better engines. Even in peacetime, each air defense sector always has at least one or two aircraft airborne to provide their critical services to the defense of the nation. G550 CAEW The G550 CAEW combines a side mounted conformal AESA system with a widely used business jet to provide an AEW aircraft capable of easily utilizing smaller airports and landing strips, and generally do not operate from air force bases even in peace time. Intended to provide emergency gap coverage of the nation's airborne warning system, the system is very capable, able to track over 100 targets at a range of 370km and can relay this to ground control stations. Aerostats While aerial early warning coverage is provided by constant patrols by AEW aircraft, they are complemented by a series of aerostat mounted long range radar systems. The TARS and JLENS aerostats can remain aloft for a month while covering a radius of some 340 miles, scanning constantly for low flying ground threats. AN/FPS-117 A fixed AESA air surveillance radar, the AN/FPS-117 is able to provide long range coverage out to 250 miles away. Designed for minimal manning and support requirements, these radars operate autonomously and require little to no human input other than occasional maintenance. The result is a very cost effective and advanced radar system, able to even detect stealth aircraft at fairly long range. AN//TPS-77 Essentially a smaller and transportable version of the AN/FPS-117, the AN/TPS-77 is still almost as capable. Able to be transported by truck trailer, helicopter or tactical cargo aircraft, it provides an excellent radar package with decent tactical and strategic mobility. The MRR is an even smaller version,able to be mounted right on a vehicle, providing even more mobility, while maintaining a detection range of 250 miles. AN/TPS-59 A mobile, field deployable long range radar, the AN/TPS-59 provides long range detection of conventional air threats, although its primary mission is the detection and tracking of ballistic missiles. Command & Control The very core of any defense network is its command and control capabilities. Effective communication between a network's assets and its command system is essential to provide coordination and interoperability. As such the National Air Defense Command possesses numerous assets to provide survivable command and control capabilities in the event of a conflict. National Air Defense Operations Command Center Located deep in the Appalachian Mountains, the National Air Defense Operations Command Center (NADOCC) is the primary hub of the National Air Defense Command and coordinates its efforts. Buried over 3,500 feet underground, it is designed to withstand a hit from a 100 megaton nuclear weapon. As such the NADOCC is virtually impervious to most forms of conventional attack. It has the space and facilities to accommodate some 800 personnel for over a month along with being able to coordinate the air defense of the entire country. Numerous, and hidden, emergency access points allow for escape or resupply in the event the main entrance is destroyed and also allows for alternate siting of the communications arrays vital to the NADC's operations. Air Defense Sector Operations Centers Essentially a scaled down version of the NADOCC, each air defense sector has its own Air Defense Sector Operations Center (ADSOC) which is responsible for the command and operation of that sector. Each ADSOC can accommodate 300 people for 30 days and has the necessary facilities and equipment to direct operations in its assigned air defense sector. While data is usually sent to and received from the NADOCC, the individual ADSOCs are capable of linking directly with each other if the situation requires it, providing a good measure of redundancy. If necessary, a single ADSOC is able to run the national air defense network, albeit not as well as the NADOCC or if other ADSOCs were operational. "Nightwatch" Airborne Command Post Operated in conjunction with the Air Force's Global Strike Command, the E-4B Advanced Airborne Command Post provides full command capabilities for both the NADC and the GSC. This specially modified aircraft uses its mobility to serve as a survivable mobile command post for these critical elements of the nation's defense. Consistent with protocols and procedures, at least one aircraft is always airborne at all times, with another on ground alert and ready for immediate takeoff. E-3 Sentry Not just an early warning platform, the Sentry is also a capable aerial command platform, able to provide command and control to aircraft as well as ground based air defenses for a large scale air battle. AWACS aircraft are fully integrated into the NADC network and can provide cooperative engagement capabilities to ground defenses.

Air Defense Systems Detection Systems The first requirement for air defense is the tracking and identification of hostile targets. This is achieved by the numerous surveillance and early warning systems operated by the US military. To ensure effectiveness, all detection and surveillance systems are fully networked and interoperable with current air defense and command systems. AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel Deployed Sentinel Radar The Sentinel radar system is the centerpiece of the military's forward area air defense detection capabilities. A portable and mobile battlefield asset, taking the crew of two men less than ten minutes to set up, the radar has the ability to detect even low flying aircraft, UAVs and cruise missiles out to a distance of over 75km. An air search radar, the Sentinel provides advance warning and target cuing for air defense units. Adding to its versatility the Sentinel possesses a C-RAM mode, enabling it to track rocket, mortar and artillery rounds to provide advanced warning to ground troops and provide information for counter-battery fire. The Sentinel has built in ECM and ARM resistance capabilities, allowing it to survive and operate in a heavy electronic warfare environment. It is the most profligate radar system in service with the armed forces due to its affordability, with several hundred in current operation and in production. Ground Master 200 Deployed GM 200 A medium range search radar, the GM200 provides an advanced long range radar with mobility. Built as a single system, able to fit inside a standard 20 ft shipping container, it is transportable by truck, helicopter or cargo aircraft. Able to detect a wide range of low altitude and high altitude threats at a range of 250km away, the GM200 also possesses radar targeting capabilities and is able to link with numerous air defense systems. Like the Sentinel, the GM200 is able to operate in a heavy electronic warfare environment and also has C-RAM detection capabilities. Ground Master 400 Deployed and undeployed GM 400 The GM 400 is a mobile long range search radar, able to detect threats ranging from low flying cruise missiles to tactical ballistic missiles up to 470km away. Like the GM200, on which it is based, the GM400 comes in a single transportable form able to be moved by truck, helicopter or aircraft. It is also able to easily fit inside a standard 20 ft shipping container providing it with excellent tactical and strategic mobility. Giraffe AMB Giraffe AMB with radar mast extended The Giraffe is a mobile and rapidly deployable medium range radar system, able to set up in ten minutes and pack up in five. With a range of 120km the Giraffe can be quickly deployed to fill gaps that appear in air defense coverage. Other Numerous mobile and fixed platform Electro-Optical Tracking Systems are also in service to provide visual and IR tracking of air threats. These systems form a critical portion of the military's air defense detection capabilities due to their passive operation, making them immune to jamming and electronic warfare. The TARS and JLENS aerostat radar systems are able to stay on station for 30 days and optimized to detect low flying aerial threats in ground clutter over 340 miles away. Long Range Air Defense Systems MIM-104 Patriot Patriot Missile Launcher One of the more well known air defense systems in the world, the Patriot missile system has come a long way from its origins. A proven and capable system, the Patriot is able to engage a wide variety of threats. The upgraded PAC-2 GEM missiles are able to engage aircraft at a range of 160km with some capability to engage ballistic missiles. The upgraded PAC-3 MSE missiles are quite different altogether, designed specifically to engage ballistic missiles out to a range of 35km, although it still retains some capability against conventional threats. In addition, the equipment of the Patriot battalion has generally been improved with upgraded radars (AN/MPQ-65), command, and communications systems. MIM-190 Sky Streak Illustration of Sky Streak battery in action The Sky Streak missile system was developed to create a medium/long range missile system to complement the Patriot. The whole system consists of a mobile command module, and 8 cell mobile vertical launch systems, and a multifunction search radar. It is able to engage a full range of targets, from low level cruise missiles to high flying aircraft and tactical ballistic missiles at ranges of up to 120km. The missiles themselves each have an active radar seeker and do not require a target illumination radar. MIM-200 Arrow Arrow missile and launcher on display The Arrow is a portable theater ballistic missile defense system providing front line protection against tactical and intermediate range ballistic missiles. The system consists of a command network, long range ballistic missile tracking radar and mobile missile launchers. A highly capable system, the Arrow can intercept numerous simultaneous targets at a range of 150km and has advanced warhead/decoy discrimination capabilities. MIM-400 Eagle Claw Mobile radar and transport erector launcher The Eagle Claw surface to air missile system was developed to provide a very long range air defense capability. The system includes a command network, tracking/targeting radar system and transport erector launchers. The Eagle Claw provides multi-layered engagement capabilities through the usage of several missiles compatible with the system. The longest range is designed to engage AWACs, standoff jamming aircraft, and bombers at a distance of 400km and can also engage ballistic missiles. The second missile can engage aerial threats up to 250km away, while the other two missiles have ranges of 120km and 40km to engage closer ranged threats. Medium Range Air Defense Systems MIM-23 HAWK MIM-23 Hawk on towed universal launcher While older, the MIM-23 Hawk nonetheless remains an effective and capable air defense system thanks to periodic upgrades. The current Hawk 21 upgrades have decreased the logistics and transportation footprint of the system with the elimination of two separate function radars and replacing them with the Sentinel while adding additional improvements to the missiles. With a range of 50km, the Hawk can engage aircraft, cruise missiles, UAVs, and has limited tactical ballistic missile defense capabilities. The Hawk's systems have been fully integrated with the SLAMRAAM, with all Hawk launchers able to accommodate both missiles and allowing air defense units to operate both systems at the same time. SLAMRAAM SLAMRAAMs mounted in universal HAWK-RAAM launchers The Surface Launched AMRAAM missile is an advanced medium range air defense system. Based on the AIM-120 AMRAAM, the missile has been modified for ground launch. It is able to be mounted on a range of stationary and mobile platforms, including towed and humvee mounted launchers. Highly capable against the full range of conventional aerial threats, the SLAMRAAM can engage targets out to a range of 40km. Retaining the AMRAAM's active missile seeker, the SLAMRAAM does not require a targeting radar of its own. Using off-board sensors, the missiles can be cued and launched and will guide themselves to the target. SLAMRAAM and HAWK missile capabilities have been integrated and most launchers are able to utilize both missiles. Short Range Air Defense Systems FIM-92 Stinger Missile Stinger firing demonstration The Ubiquitous stinger missile is one of the most prolific and effective man portable air defense systems in the world. It currently forms the basis for many of the military's short range air defense systems. Usage ranges from individually operated launchers to vehicle and helicopter mounted systems. The latest upgrades provide the stinger with better capabilities to engage smaller targets like UAVs and cruise missiles in addition to normal aircraft. Swatter SPAAS Truck mounted Swatter The Swatter is an advanced self propelled anti-aircraft artillery weapon system designed to provide frontline air defense against a wide range of threats, from cruise missiles and UAVs to ground attack aircraft and helicopters. The weapons system itself is modular and self contained, allowing it to be installed on a trucks, armored vehicles or on stationary mounts. The tracking and targeting system combines a capable radar with advanced electro-optical targeting systems. The Swatter combines dual 30mm guns and anti-aircraft missiles, enabling it to engage threats out to 30km with precision and lethality. Skyshield Skyshield battery elements (guns, command post, fire control system, ADATs launcher) Skyshield is a generally stationary, but portable, point air defense system with an integrated and command and control system that is able to network with other air defense assets. The system consists of a command post, a fire control system (combining a radar and electro-optical sensors), and up to four 35mm gun systems and two ADATS missile launchers. Skyshield provides excellent capabilities against aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles and a fully automated variant is operational as a base defense weapon providing C-RAM protection for forward bases.

Lowering the multiplier thresholds seems fair enough to me. Also, a question. Do multipliers apply to substituted assets as well? Like say I substituted 10,000 troops for the 5 squadrons do I get 60 aircraft or 180 aircraft (due to the x3 aircraft multiplier I get). This isn't addressed by the published rules as far as I can see.

This. You might argue voodoo is favoring triyun and cent but it can't be argued that rudy and yeru are definitely benefiting themselves in this ruling. GMs involved in a conflict should NEVER be permitted to rule on that conflict. This is just blatant self interest on their part. Its wrong and everyone knows it. A conflict GM that isn't involved needs to be brought in on this.

The numbers for such things is based on "common sense", although that word seems to mean something else here.

I forgot to include Rhode Island and Connecticut in my protectorate because I kinda forgot they existed :P But formally extending the protectorate to them as well. posting again here to cover my ass

I forgot to include Rhode Island and Connecticut in my protectorate because I kinda forgot they existed :P But formally extending the protectorate to them as well.

[Massachusetts, 1 of 7] As the most populous of the New England states, Massachusetts would be granted its own administrative sector. Incidents of crime and disorder had dropped off sharply since the arrival of US troops. Now control was being handed over to the Department of the Interior to manage the process of statehood. While military forces were beginning the transition process to formal garrisoning, with new military installations being created and old ones being reactivated. [New Hampshire/Connecticut/Rhode Island, 1 of 7] The rest of the New England states had been organized into another administrative sector, also under the Department of the Interior. Troops had restored order here as well but the draw down process would not begin yet. The reactivation of military facilities, most notably NS Newport and NSB New London, was underway.

I'm mainly in favor of custom stuff because otherwise military equipment is gonna be bland and boring. Everyones gonna use US planes and ships and Russian SAMs and... well I don't really know what else they have going for them to be honest. But I do believe that we should make the process standardized and fair for all players and I feel that what I've proposed ought to address these issues.

Sorry, just outlining the reasoning for tech reform :P We know much more about them than the X-37 satellite destroyer that doesn't exist in any form at all irl. We know the B-2s flew non-stop from missouri to rain freedom down on the serbs, iraqis, afghanis and libyans with a 0% casualty rate. We know the F-22 has been fully operational since 2006 (other than the oxygen issue which has been rectified according to US reports. We also have reports of the Raptor's combat capabilities based on air combat exercises it has participated in as well as first hand accounts of both US and foreign pilots. I'd say we know more than nothing about these things. But I think thats besides the point considering the B-2 and F-22 exist irl and are within the tech frame and as such aren't considered custom designs.

Well this could all be done in a new separate thread for custom stuff, thereby ensuring transparency and providing a central area where you can view everyone's handiwork. Details on their custom designs will need to be submitted by players to ensure clarity. Such a repository will also allow players and gms to reference past decisions to determine approval for new designs, hopefully resulting in a generally fair system. I'm pretty sure that getting a missile accepted onto an aircraft is more of a software issue than anything else. Beyond that all you really need to do is make sure that the pylon/weapon interfaces are physically compatible which I'm sure can be done without too much difficulty. What you've done is taken two systems nobody truly knows too much about and slapped them together to make some space superweapon. First off, there are literally no official online sources of such a weapon existing. The only things I could find that could be remotely be construed as being authoritative on your space gun are this website and an publication hosted by the US Air Command and Staff college, which is probably the more credible choice. The latter indicates that very little is actually known about this space station mounted weapon other than it may have existed and may have been test fired. They don't even know the exact caliber of cannon used. In addition, I have seen nothing that indicates the success, accuracy or viability of this weapons system other than that maybe it was fired, and they don't even know how many times they've done that! Beyond that, it was also mounted in a completely different way than you have.. The system was installed along the long axis of the station, and the whole damn thing had to be moved to aim it. There are also supposed to be issues, according to the website, of the whole station shaking when firing the weapon. The Salyut-3 is three times heavier than the X-37 and shook when the cannon fired, let alone just slapping it on a boom. Secondly, virtually nothing is really known about the X-37 other than that it exists and was up in low earth orbit for a long time. Nobody knows its true intentions, its missions, or its full capabilities. Looking at the X-37's USAF, NASA and Boeing websites, they mention absolutely nothing about any weapons capabilities or the intention to give it a weapons capability. You also argue that you should be able to do this because "it'll fit" but 2.1 x 1.2 meters is small. It may technically fit the gun but you also need to cram in the "boom", which looking at current designs are pretty heavy as well as larger than cargo bay, and while the gun may be light I doubt a boom small enough would be able to handle the recoil without shaking apart or fire accurately. In addition to the boom you need the radar system, the fire control system, a stabilizer (I'd imagine) and ammunition. Also, your usage of your sky wardens is technically unfeasible. "Over the course of 24 hours... the satellite networks of these nations would likely be utterly annihilated at all orbital levels starting at geostationary and working their way in, as they were literally.. defenseless". One of the few things Boeing actually states is the orbit of the X-37 as low earth orbit (110-500 miles). I use your space plane, not as a personal attack on you, but because it is the most visible example of the problems inherent in the usage of custom designs. Custom designs should not be able to grant someone the capability to do something that doesn't exist irl. It should not give them the capability to single handedly obliterate their opponents. They should be there for people who want to do something different with their military, to personalize it and make it their own. What you've done with your usage of custom designs is slap together something from individual systems that have never been tested together irl and, frankly, truly don't know if they would work together irl to make a single piece of equipment that you use to try gain a massive advantage over other players. That isn't right. I say this not as someone who is hounding you for some tricent axis of evil plot, but as a player who wants to actually play in an atmosphere that doesn't require me to escalate to super-techno-asshatery to fight a war. Also "Modular tech is not the same as custom technology. Example, my space plane, all the parts work individually, I just bolted them together in a way they wil not interfere with each other and compliment each other." I'm pretty sure thats the definition of custom (made or performed according to personal order - meriam webster) :P

Well like I said in the GM hall I'm a supporter of reasonable custom military technologies. I feel that we could cut down on issues if we formalized a process for approval. As I suggested, such custom equipment should approved based on its feasibility, usage, and its effect on gameplay. 1) Feasibility - Are there real life examples of what you're proposing? Has the concept or capabilities inherent to your custom design been applied to real life usage and exists within the technology time frame allowed in cnrp2. 2) Usage - On what scale do you plan to implement this custom design? If it doesn't fall into defined categories with limits (aka troops, planes, ships) does it fall within the standards of "common sense" 3) Gameplay - Does the custom design break the game? Does it provide an inherent and generally unfair advantage that is unable to be countered? Custom tech should not be able to win a war on its own. An application including the specifics of the design as well as addressing the three issues raised above should be submitted by the player in a approval thread for review by the GMs.

It is. I'm about to start watching it myself now that I've kind of caught up with the Walking Dead.

Voodoo for GM for life!

Confirmed

The first national elections for the United States of North America is now underway. This historic event shall determine the first democratically elected government of the nation. Elections will are being held for the President, who will be elected by the national popular vote, and both Houses of Congress. The Presidential Candidates Only two candidates have met the Federal Election Commission's required number of petition signatures to be placed on the national ballot. All other candidates were unable to meet the minimum registration requirements in more than one state. Darren R. Hayes Darren Hayes is the Democratic Party's choice for the candidacy for the presidential election. A lifelong resident of Ohio, Hayes is actually a descendent of President Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the first United States. After graduating from college Hayes was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the previous US Army where he served in the Rangers. After 10 years he left the army as a major and began his political career as an Ohio state legislator for six years before running for and being elected the governor of Ohio. This year marks the end of his second term. Hayes announced that he would not seek re-election as governor in order to concentrate his efforts on the presidential campaign. Ronald J. Holland Ronald Holland is the Republican Party's choice for the candidacy for the presidential election. A native of South Carolina, Holland is a graduate of the US Naval Academy. Serving for six years, he left the navy and pursued politics as a state legislator then went on to be elected to the US Senate. After the fall of the second USA and the formation of the USNA he was appointed by South Carolina to sit on the temporary national legislature, the precursor to Congress before elections are done. The Parties The parties listed are those that have managed to get on the congressional ballot in more than one state. The details of each party's platform have been included on the issues currently viewed as most important by the voters. Democrats Economic Policy - Tax breaks should be given to small and medium sized businesses and a higher progressive tax on the rich and corporations. Social Policy - Supports the expansion of social services and programs to alleviate and provide a safety net against poverty. Science and education should be further funded by the federal government to promote technological advancement and an educated population. Foreign Policy - The US should become more involved in international affairs, both near home and abroad. Promotion of free trade and international cooperation with other nations of similar values is essential to the economic growth and security of the nation. Defense Policy - A strong national defense budget is essential to the security of the nation. Republicans Economic Policy - Taxes should be lowered for corporations and the rich as job creators. Social Policy - Federally funded social programs should be reduced and/or delegated to the individual states. Foreign Policy - The US needs to become thoroughly involved on the international stage and should find willing international partners to promote the growth of democratic institutions and international security. Defense Policy - The world is a dangerous place and only a strong national defense will ensure the safety of the nation. The military is the only real guarantor of protection and national sovereignty in this world. Green Party Economic Policy - Economic growth should be based on environmentally sustainable policies. Subsidies and funding of green technologies and alternate energy should be given high priority. Social Policy - The federal government has an obligation to provide a social safety net, alleviate poverty as well as promoting education and the arts. Foreign Policy - Push for international participation in global environmental initiatives and agreements. Promote international peace and disarmament. Defense Policy - A strong defense policy is necessary but should not come at the cost of civil and social programs. A balanced military policy is needed to ensure overspending doesn't occur. Libertarians Economic Policy - Elimination of the income tax and an end to government economic regulation in favor of laissez-faire free market policies. Social Policy - Massive reduction and elimination of government services and programs. Privatization of social security and education. Elimination of all welfare programs. Foreign Policy - Non-interventionism and promotion of international free trade. Defense Policy - Military policy geared towards self defense and non-intervention. Constitutionalists Economic Policy - Elimination of the income tax and government deregulation of the economy. Implementation of protectionist trade policies to safeguard American jobs and industry. Social Policy - The US is a Christian nation and should return to the biblical foundations the country was founded on. Foreign Policy - Isolationism. Defense Policy - Strong national defense. OOC: Anyone who has a cnrp2 nation can vote. The poll will run for 72 hours. Disclaimer - I reserve the right to make a final decision on the end results regardless of the poll results. Your opinion really doesn't matter. This is not a democracy! :P