AmericanGovSim - dx-3-house-debate

DisguisedJet719 06-Mar-20 07:23 PM

The candidates are: @Marcelo @Cabin Please ask any questions now.

Ben 06-Mar-20 07:27 PM

To @Marcelo: The new Veritas poll confirms that Speaker Cabin is currently one of the most popular elected officials around, at around 78% approval rating. Do you have anything to say about this? Do you think that you can sway the public towards your point of view? And do you think Cabin’s popularity is earned and deserved?

Cabin 06-Mar-20 08:49 PM

Good evening all. Happy to take any questions

Ben 06-Mar-20 08:49 PM

Cabin, similar question: why do you think that you’ve become one of our most popular elected officials (according to Veritas Post)?

Cabin 06-Mar-20 09:18 PM

Well I'll start with the disclosure that I manage most of the Veritas Polling data, though I do my level best to keep it free of bias. I've worked my whole career to be a consensus builder. I have my convictions, I have my positions. But it's always been my goal to represent every one of my constituents, whether they voted for me or not. I want every voter to be able to look at my work and find something that made their life better. I take my high approval to mean that I'm accomplishing that.

Ben 06-Mar-20 09:21 PM

Thank you.

Putbye1 07-Mar-20 03:47 AM

What is your public opinion on the public efforts of Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan, respectively?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 07:00 AM

To @Marcelo: The new Veritas poll confirms that Speaker Cabin is currently one of the most popular elected officials around, at around 78% approval rating. Do you have anything to say about this? Do you think that you can sway the public towards your point of view? And do you think Cabin’s popularity is earned and deserved?

@Ben Good afternoon. Well, the only things I know, is that I’m new here, so it’s no surprise me Speaker Cabin is winning. The other thing is; I’m not that left, and I think the party members expect a far left candidate. I’m not that radical with climate. People like mr deGroot try to ruin my career because I’m not that left. I think that explains a lot.

What is your public opinion on the public efforts of Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan, respectively?

@Putbye1 I’d think they’re important figures in the British and American history.

mk33F16 07-Mar-20 07:05 AM

@Marcelo Would you support removing the monopoly insulin producers have due to restrictive patent law, and why?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 07:06 AM

I do not.

mk33F16 07-Mar-20 07:06 AM

Why?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 07:07 AM

I'm a liberal. as far as I am concerned, every individual must take care of this. But if people need help with it, the state must help.

mk33F16 07-Mar-20 07:14 AM

So, do you believe that the government should stop monopolistic companies by reducing patent law abuse?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 07:16 AM

Yes.

mk33F16 07-Mar-20 07:16 AM

Thank you.

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 07:23 AM

You’re welcome.

Are there further questions?

Cabin 07-Mar-20 11:53 AM

@Marcelo do you have any actual issue with the way I've represented Dixie?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 11:54 AM

I do not.

I think you did a great job.

Ben 07-Mar-20 11:54 AM

Mr. Vanderbilt, do you plan to represent Dixie in the House any differently than Speaker Cabin, and if so then how? (edited)

Cabin 07-Mar-20 11:55 AM

Then why try to retire me?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 11:55 AM

Because I think I’ll be even better than you, sir.

I’ll represent the people of the dIxie

And the UK.

Cabin 07-Mar-20 11:56 AM

The UK?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 11:56 AM

Yes

The crown

Cabin 07-Mar-20 11:56 AM

Why on earth are you trying to represent the UK?

Ben 07-Mar-20 11:56 AM

Mr. Vanderbilt? Are you admitting to treasonous associations?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 11:56 AM

Absolutely not.

I think the uk is our greatest allie, besides the Netherlands.

Ben 07-Mar-20 11:57 AM

Are you saying that you won’t make any decisions in Congress unless they’re best for the people of the U.K. as well as your own constituents?

Cabin 07-Mar-20 11:57 AM

Might I suggest you drop out and ask President Valerie for an ambassadorship after she wins?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 11:58 AM

Haha

Well, I’ll be better than you sir, because I’m a centrist.

Ben 07-Mar-20 11:59 AM

A centrist on the issue of which side of the pond is better?

Cabin 07-Mar-20 11:59 AM

I asked whether you had any issues with my tenure and you said no, so...what's the issue?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 11:59 AM

I’m not left, I’m not right, I’m across the sea

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Ben 07-Mar-20 11:59 AM

Mr. Vanderbilt, can you justify your candidacy?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:00 PM

Yes, I can.

I’m here for the Dixies

We will make Dixie great again.

Im sure mr @Cabin and I could work together.

Cabin 07-Mar-20 12:01 PM

The application for internships is on my .gov site

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:02 PM

Mr. Vanderbilt, you are running to unseat a Representative who happens to be Speaker; if you’re elected, will you eventually run for House Speaker as well?

John Smith 07-Mar-20 12:03 PM

What are "the Dixies?"

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:03 PM

That is a good question. It is a question that I think is "a question." However, I don't think I'll be a good speaker.

The dixian people.

John Smith 07-Mar-20 12:04 PM

We prefer "Dixians" (edited)

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:06 PM

Cabin 07-Mar-20 12:07 PM

Is that a second country you plan on working for instead of my constituents?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:10 PM

Haha

Well, I work for one country

I bet you know which one

Cabin 07-Mar-20 12:11 PM

Honestly at this point I'm less sure than I was when we walked in here

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:12 PM

Yikes

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:13 PM

Mr. Cabin, a question.

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:14 PM

The difference between you and me; I can work whit everybody. Left or right, we all want the best for our people.

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:14 PM

@Cabin Is there any doubt in your mind about Mr. Vanderbilt’s national loyalties?

Cabin 07-Mar-20 12:15 PM

@Marcelo I have a long and storied history of working across party lines to improve lives in Dixie

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:16 PM

And that’s why we need new leaders.

Cabin 07-Mar-20 12:16 PM

@Ben not enough that I have serious concerns but an inkling

We need new leaders because I've demonstrated my ability to...not be a partisan?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:16 PM

With al do respect, experience doesn’t mean that the Dixarians are happy.

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:17 PM

Mr. Cabin, what are your thoughts then on the Dixie AL, Conservative, and Socialist parties?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:17 PM

Cabin 07-Mar-20 12:17 PM

Perhaps not, but I'll be focusing all my time trying to improve their lives rather than splitting it between our state and the UK

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:18 PM

I’m not loyal to the UK.

I just cherish our special relationship with the UK.

Cabin 07-Mar-20 12:18 PM

As you know, Mr. Goldwater, the Dixie Assembly has members from all four parties. Frankly my only concern is that none of them are doing much of anything.

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:19 PM

Thank you Cabin. Mr. Vanderbilt, would you like to retract your previous statement about representing the UK?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:19 PM

I do.

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:19 PM

Okay, thank you.

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:21 PM

This is of course a misunderstanding. No matter how beautiful I think the UK is. No matter how great I think the bond between the US and the UK is and how I regard the UK as a big brother .... I will always remain loyal to my country, the US

Cabin 07-Mar-20 12:21 PM

Well that's a good baseline to have established

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:22 PM

Mr. Vanderbilt, what made you want to run in this race against Mr. Cabin?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:22 PM

I think it’s a great start for me.

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:22 PM

Running against the popular Speaker?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:23 PM

I’m new here, and I need to start somewhere, right?

Cabin 07-Mar-20 12:23 PM

New where?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:23 PM

It is a challenge, but I love challenges.

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:23 PM

I think he means he’s new in politics.

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:23 PM

And I do know what the Dixians want.

Yes I’m new in politics.

Cabin 07-Mar-20 12:23 PM

Do tell

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:23 PM

Mr. Vanderbilt, another question:

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:23 PM

Of course.

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:24 PM

If you “know what the Dixians want”, then why are you running against the popular Speaker who represents Dixie and is beloved in his state? Have the people been wrong until this election?

And Mr. Cabin, do you have anything positive to say about Mr. Vanderbilt?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:26 PM

I have recently received some criticism from my party. I wouldn't be left enough, I wouldn't do enough for the climate. I would find too many compromises with the right. My answer to that is simple: I want to do the best for my people, then you have to deviate from the party opinions.

If you “know what the Dixians want”, then why are you running against the popular Speaker who represents Dixie and is beloved in his state? Have the people been wrong until this election?

@Ben I think I’m not doing it that bad. It’s my first try. Of course I didn’t expect to win this election.

But here I am.

Cabin 07-Mar-20 12:27 PM

I always admire someone looking to make their start in the important work we do for our state.

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:27 PM

Well I can at least say myself that you’re either brave or a fool.

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:27 PM

And I’d really respect mr Speaker Cabin.

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:27 PM

Thank you Vanderbilt.

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:29 PM

Well I can at least say myself that you’re either brave or a fool.

I think the first. I dare to go against the party top, I could almost openly say that I am against the party top. If so, of course. That is not the case. But my party will not always expect positive responses from me.

And that’s why I’m different.

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:29 PM

Well at least that’s respectable.

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:29 PM

I’m not a politician like the most.

if the party in Washington demands something from me, I will carry it out unless it goes against the will of the people.

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:32 PM

But Mr. Vanderbilt, what if you disagree fundamentally with the will of the people on a certain issue?

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 12:34 PM

Than it’s still my duty to do what the people want.

Ben 07-Mar-20 12:34 PM

Thank you.

John Smith 07-Mar-20 01:51 PM

I'd like to hear the candidates thoughts on the possibility of officially recognizing the Armenian Genocide and condemning the Turkish government for covering it up

Marcelo 07-Mar-20 02:27 PM

I'd like to hear the candidates thoughts on the possibility of officially recognizing the Armenian Genocide and condemning the Turkish government for covering it up

@John Smith I totally agree.

Ben 07-Mar-20 02:29 PM

@Cabin what do you think?

Cabin 07-Mar-20 04:10 PM

I'd support it in principle, though of course I'd need to see an actual text of a resolution before committing to anything specific

Ben 07-Mar-20 04:10 PM

Of course, thank you.

Cabin 08-Mar-20 12:32 AM

Happy to take any other questions

ThanosBaby 08-Mar-20 01:02 AM

I have many questions; 1.) How dare you?

Cabin 08-Mar-20 01:07 AM

Ideally serious questions

rat randy 08-Mar-20 09:29 AM

Do you plan on doing anything about Daylight savings, or is it alright to you as it stands?

Cabin 08-Mar-20 10:34 AM

That's quite low on my list of legislative priorities, though I'm not opposed to getting rid of it

Marcelo 08-Mar-20 11:36 AM

breaking I’ll drop out of the race. I’d I don’t have a chance to win, and I feel my party doesn’t support me at all. I wish @Cabin all the best of luck.

Cabin 08-Mar-20 11:38 AM

I thank you for your efforts here and hope you find a future somewhere in Dixie

Marcelo 08-Mar-20 11:39 AM

Thank your mr speaker.

Ben 08-Mar-20 01:36 PM

Mr. @Cabin, anything to say about the polling and predictions that point towards a “#ConservativeSurge” that could in effect replace the Federalist Party with the Conservatives as the new right-wing major party?

Cabin 08-Mar-20 01:38 PM

Not at all, I think we're going to have a very strong coalition when the dust settles. Voters seem to be rejecting a swing left, that's always good to see. I look forward to working with new representatives of all stripes

Ben 08-Mar-20 01:39 PM

Thank you.

April 08-Mar-20 05:02 PM

Question for all Candidates: Do you support implementing a Universal Basic Income nationwide?

Cabin 08-Mar-20 05:05 PM

Yes I do. Not a living basic income but enough to meaningfully improve the life of every American