Mergerberger II Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) Dutch Elections The Eurasian Union has determined to hold elections in the Protectorate of the Netherlands. While near thousands originally turned out to be elected, the Union has narrowed this down to three candidates with significant enough support. Candidate 1 Stefan Maarten Maarten is an older gentleman who has been involved in Dutch politics since the original Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. Originally the second elected leader of the Netherlands, he was also the last leader of the Republic and was well-known for his strong opposition of Germany and of Nordland. He was freed from prison, wherein he had written several books on peace, democracy, and the failures of Nordland. He is regarded as a Democratic Socialist, and is currently the leader of the Nederlandse Democratische Unie (Dutch Democratic Union). Popular opinion polls reveal that he is in the lead in most areas, especially what were cities and assorted refugee camps. His foreign policy does not discriminate; while he has no positive or negative opinion regarding the Eurasian Union, he has a favorable demeanor in regard to the EFTA. He is a strong supporter of assorted freedoms and of democratic government. He holds a massive chunk of the popular opinion polls' at 74%. Candidate 2 Roosevelt Hoffman Hoffman, pictured above with his son, is leader of the Unie Partij (Union Party), a strong supporter of a very small government which would tie the numerous provinces of the old Netherlands together near as loosely as the Eurasian Union binds the assorted nations of Europe together. Essentially each of the seven provinces would be self-governing, with the government retaining only a small portion of power. He is considered the most conservative candidate by far, and under his plan, the only thing which the government would run would be the military in addition to collecting small taxes. The system which he proposes is quite near feudalism. Candidate 3 Deman Knickerbacker Knickerbacker is a well-known Nordic Socialist and one of the 'most hated men in the Netherlands'. He has a significant backing from the former Nordic Socialists in the Netherlands, whose vote constitutes roughly 12% of the population in the Netherlands. (OOC: Keep in mind this is the place where Nordsoc was born, so it would make sense that some would still be around.). He is very outspoken regarding Maarten, and he is often said to absolutely despise Maarten. Knickerbacker is the candidate put forth by the Nordic Socialist Party and has stated that he promises to 'Return the glory of the old Nordland'. Outside of the Nordic Socialist Party, he is not particularly well-liked by the populace. OOC: I figured I'd try something different in making this protectorate a nation. Yes, I am rerolling in the Netherlands, regardless of who wins. I assume that Knickerbacker won't, and frankly RP'ing as Hoffman would not be much fun. Vote for who you want, but Colbert Maarten is the guy that I want to win My previous nation's land will remain in the Commonwealth and Voodoo will rule it....obviously. Edited August 28, 2009 by Mergerberger II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razgriz 2K9 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) OOC: In this order Stephen Colbert Hank Hill (from King of the Hill) Some....third guy (from I assume Sealab 2021?) Shoot, I'm placing all my support on Stefan. Edited August 28, 2009 by Razgriz 2K9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loannes Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 "We support Maarten in this election. Normally, Hoffman would have our support, but there's such a thing as too much decentralization." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 "We will refrain from endorsing a candidate, for fear of skewing the elctions unfairly in any direction." OOC: Voted for Maarten--trhough his name is suspiciously close to Martens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergerberger II Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 "We will refrain from endorsing a candidate, for fear of skewing the elctions unfairly in any direction."OOC: Voted for Maarten--trhough his name is suspiciously close to Martens... OOC: Basically the dutch version of the german Marten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generalissimo Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 It might be better to wait to hold an election until the postwar chaos subsides, the war just ended today and not all of warring parties have left the country yet; and most of the country is still underwater. It’s also unlikely a significant portion of the refugee population (which likely constitutes most of the Dutch people) will be able to vote considering their displacing displacement. From the office of Generalissimo, Generalissimo of Procinctia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colerich Krieg Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) It might be better to wait to hold an election until the postwar chaos subsides, the war just ended today and not all of warring parties have left the country yet; and most of the country is still underwater. It’s also unlikely a significant portion of the refugee population (which likely constitutes most of the Dutch people) will be able to vote considering their displacing displacement. From the office of Generalissimo, Generalissimo of Procinctia *Sarcasm* "But then how would they be able to get their favorable candidate into office?" Edited August 28, 2009 by Colerich Krieg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generalissimo Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) Generalissimo brings the truth no matter how hard it hurts, a little common sense goes a long way. . . a fair election is entirely impossible until the Dutch refugee situation is resolved. Edited August 28, 2009 by Generalissimo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V The King Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 OOC: Where's the Dutch diaspora at, anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generalissimo Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) Trust Generalissimo’s armchair analysis, despite Generalissimo’s questionable sanity, he possesses an uncommon sense of common sense. Out of Character Clarification of Out of Character Response OOC: Where's the Dutch diaspora at, anyways?Either they left or were killed by the crossfire, carpet bombing, flooding, fuel air bombs, and mass artillery.See the Dutch-Dranagg War thread for additional information in posts relating to WhiteCross aide, French refugee assistance, and Dranagg population movements. Edited August 28, 2009 by Generalissimo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabioviejo Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sverige backs Stefan Maarten. But Sverige is wondering why he is dressed in a foreign flag? And why he has a foreign surname? The same goes for Knickerbacker. We suspect that they are not Dutch born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Wilding Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sverige backs Stefan Maarten. But Sverige is wondering why he is dressed in a foreign flag? And why he has a foreign surname? The same goes for Knickerbacker. We suspect that they are not Dutch born. "Dutch people. They're all madmen, I tell you." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergerberger II Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sverige backs Stefan Maarten. But Sverige is wondering why he is dressed in a foreign flag? And why he has a foreign surname? The same goes for Knickerbacker. We suspect that they are not Dutch born. OOC: http://www.last-names.net/surname.asp?surname=Knickerbacker Then there's the dutch island of St. Maarten. People are capable of migrating as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned the Great Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 The Bartowski Administration in Nedland has decided to endorse Stefan Maarten in this election. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabioviejo Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) OOC:http://www.last-names.net/surname.asp?surname=Knickerbacker Then there's the dutch island of St. Maarten. People are capable of migrating as well. OOC: Maarten is a first name, not a last name, if its a last name is should be Maartens or something like that. Also Knickerbacker was a 16th century last name, its hasn't been used in any part of the Netherlands since ages. Closed resemblance would be Bakker or a derivative of it. And yes people do migrate, I just don't like someone RP'ing the Netherlands in a weird way . Edited August 28, 2009 by Sitethief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergerberger II Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 OOC: Maarten is a first name, not a last name, if its a last name is should be Maartens or something like that. Also Knickerbacker was a 16th century last name, its hasn't been used in any part of the Netherlands since ages. Closed resemblance would be Bakker or a derivative of it. And yes people do migrate, I just don't like someone RP'ing the Netherlands in a weird way . OOC: I feel the same about Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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