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Amendment to the title of "Poet Laureate"
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| Artemis_Vanden | Date: Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010, 1:09 PM | Message # 1 |
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| Naboo proposes the following measure, and casts its vote in favor. "Wishing to represent the talents of its many, distinguished poets, the New Republic deems that the title of "Poet Laureate of the New Republic" shall have a set term of 6 months, at which time the Senate shall choose a new being for the position. Furthermore, no two beings of the same species may hold the title in succession."
Artemis Vanden
Representative of the Naboo
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| Simon_Levi | Date: Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010, 2:08 PM | Message # 2 |
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| I will abstain on this issue, as I hold the position it would not be relavent. I do feel however that 6 months is an unreasonably short tenure, realistically holding a Senate vote every 6 months on which poet ought to become Poet Laureate is unwheildy and a hugely expensive waste of time (when considering the time involved in Senatorial Salaries). Perhaps it would be best to make the tenure one year, but surrender the right to select the Poet Laureate to the office of Chief of State, in order to prevent the massive wastage of Senate time the wrangling over possible poets would inevitably cause. I am aware that Senator Vanden intends this as an attack on myself, I am also aware he is attempting to once again get Hari Seldona into the position of Poet Laureate, however I will rise above such petty criticism and simply obey whatever the popular will of the Senate deems to be the best course of action. I will also state once more that I object to Senator Vanden attempting to make political the office of Poet Laureate when it is intended as a non-partisan post, through which I have written poetry for the New Republic and in line with its ideals, I would strenuously oppose these six-monthly senatorial jousts for appointment of a poet that suits whichever faction dominates the chamber.
Moff of the Tammuz Sector
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| Mical_de_Crion | Date: Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010, 9:35 PM | Message # 3 |
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| I would like to my support behind Senator Kruus' ammendment, as he does have a valid point and sound arguement behind it.
Mical Léo de Crion
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| Artemis_Vanden | Date: Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010, 10:17 PM | Message # 4 |
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| *murmuring in the chamber increased steadily throughout the Senator from Neimoidia's remarks, building to a thunderous crescendo as he concluded. Especially offensive to the chamber was the Senator's reference to a "waste of time" and, of course, to the Senate's salaries. If there was anything the Senate did exceptionally well, it was wasting time and being paid to do so. The amendment to transfer the power of appointment to the Chief of State, also, was met with many diverse, alien noises—warbles, whoops, chirps, clicks, and so on, all of them disgruntled. Poor Crion would barely be heard over the cacophony. But the Senate, no doubt, would not wish to surrender its power to the Chief of State on an issue that lent itself so naturally to political grandstanding. Vanden didn't like appealing to the Senate's worst provincial instincts, but he was willing to if they could be used for a good cause. He waited for the chamber to quiet down before speaking briefly.* "I do not consent to the Senator's amendment. We are a diverse union of worlds and peoples. I believe firmly that the New Republic should represent as many of these worlds and peoples as possible in its public, ceremonial positions. Note, also, that I have not once attacked Senator Kruus for his conduct in this role. As I have said before, the title of Poet Laureate is larger than the person who holds it. It belongs to the people, and we, as the people's representatives, should choose who holds it."
Artemis Vanden
Representative of the Naboo
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| Simon_Levi | Date: Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010, 2:51 AM | Message # 5 |
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| *Doesn't think that much of the Senate would murmur at all, after all most of them wouldn't even care about who was their official poet, and those who did would likely be inclined to delegate such a minor role to the Chief of State in order that they could file their own (often self interested) motions in the time freed up.* Senator Vanden, it should not be a political role. And it IS a waste of our time to once every 6 months to vote for which poet should compose poetry on our behalf. We are the Galactic Legislature, we all have motions from our worlds to propose. The Senate has limited time during which it can debate, and spending several hours wrangling every 6 months over this is not an efficient use of time, you know this Senator Vanden. And I am disappointed that you do not grow up and implement sensible reforms. It will inevitably be politicised if it is a role appointed by the Senate.. Senator Vanden is showing a characteristic lack of wisdom and will to compromise here.
Moff of the Tammuz Sector
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| Jamie_the_Hutt | Date: Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010, 2:52 AM | Message # 6 |
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| In Favour of Senator Kruus' Amendment.
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| Artemis_Vanden | Date: Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010, 2:39 PM | Message # 7 |
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| *Senator Kruus had much and, perhaps, too much faith in the supposed dignity of the Senate and its purpose. Many Senators did not. The position of Poet Laureate would, no doubt, appeal to the worst of the Senate's provincial, prurient interests precisely because A.) it was a relatively inconsequential issue, B.) it was one that the public on each of their worlds could easily understand, and C.) there was nothing to lose in posturing on the issue. But Kruus was right that Vanden was above such things, as he went on to say...* "I have shown no less will to compromise on this measure than the Senator from Neimoidia has on his recent, controversial resolutions. If I had proposed this only to make a point, I would say the point has been made. However, I have an honest belief that the arts should be shared among as many beings as possible, and I do wish this resolution to pass. I suggest, therefore, a compromise amendment that is as follows: that the term of the Poet Laureate of the New Republic shall be 1 standard year, from time of appointment, and that the Senate shall choose who holds the title from a list of no fewer than 5 nominees presented by the Chief of State."
Artemis Vanden
Representative of the Naboo
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| Mical_de_Crion | Date: Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010, 9:21 PM | Message # 8 |
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| That is a more sound ammendment, and a good compromise, Senator Vanden. I will put my support behind your own ammendment now, and formally vote In Favor of this legislation.
Mical Léo de Crion
Director, All Stars Burn As One Foundation
Chairman, Urban Youth College Fund
Owner, Château Hiver Rivière
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| Ponc_Gavrisom | Date: Friday, 04 Jun 2010, 5:27 AM | Message # 9 |
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| I will cast my vote hesitantly behind the Kruus amendment, just because it seems the best through which to save time wasting and assure that we are able to debate matters of greater import.
Ponc Gavrisom
Chief of State
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| Artemis_Vanden | Date: Monday, 07 Jun 2010, 1:31 PM | Message # 10 |
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| The Kruus amendment is not a part of this measure. I ask, as is proper procedure, that votes for that amendment and for anything other than this measure be stricken from the record.
Artemis Vanden
Representative of the Naboo
Message edited by Artemis_Vanden - Monday, 07 Jun 2010, 1:33 PM |
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| Ponc_Gavrisom | Date: Saturday, 03 Jul 2010, 11:13 PM | Message # 11 |
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| Very well. With no votes against the legislation as it stands, the legislation passes unanimously. Although I was hesitant to support this measure, now that it has passed I must concede, with respect to my right honorable friend, Senator Kruus, that ceremonial titles such as Poet Laureate do, indeed, merit a representation of diverse peoples and species. I'm sure he does not disagree. This is what I will take into consideration when drafting a list of nominees. I will also, of course, consider the recommendations of other Senators and, in particular, the recommendations of other esteemed poets, writers, and patrons of the arts like Senator Kruus, whose distinguished service as Poet Laureate, as well as his tireless service to the New Republic and its Senate, is to be commended. Now, let us defer to him as Poet Laureate for the remaining four months of his term. My nominations will be submitted at the appropriate time. In the meantime, with respect, I reiterate my call for the Senate to return to matters of greater import.
Ponc Gavrisom
Chief of State
Message edited by Ponc_Gavrisom - Saturday, 03 Jul 2010, 11:15 PM |
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