AmericanGovSim - ns-3-house-debate

DisguisedJet719 06-Mar-20 07:19 PM

The candidates are: @ADrewster @MTRX Gaming @anoneymous Please ask any questions now.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 07:23 PM

Before we begin I would just like to say thank you to everybody for having me here tonight and I look forward to hopefully being your next US Representative.

Anarchist 06-Mar-20 07:24 PM

@MTRX Gaming you have never submitted a bill and only cosponsored one, how will the people of the north be able to count on you if you have never fought for the people you represent?

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 07:25 PM

Mr. Order that was in the past in previous debates I have been asked the same question over and over again. That was a very big mistake of mine and as time goes by you learn from those mistakes and it makes you stronger. I will guarantee that I will not let the American people down this time if I am elected.

Anarchist 06-Mar-20 07:26 PM

Can you present the people of the north with substance for a bill tonight, more than your usual three or four vague sentences describing an issue?

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 07:34 PM

A really big problem we have not only in the United States but the world right now is climate change. And if I am elected I plan to work with all of my colleagues to fight climate change. I will be working on a bill right when I am sworn in to combat climate change. This bill will encourage the use of solar power.

Anarchist 06-Mar-20 07:34 PM

A simple no would have sufficed.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 07:37 PM

Gasoline use contributes to air pollution. Gasoline produces Carbon Dioxide which is a greenhouse gas and that has been polluting the air.

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:03 PM

Why do you support the use of solar power so much? Hydro and nuclear are far better sources of clean power. They are also better for cost, efficiency and reliability. (edited)

@MTRX Gaming

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:08 PM

Yes I agree but can’t we have multiple solutions?

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:10 PM

Your bill is just focusing on one solution though, from what you’ve told everyone.

Do you want to implement stuff one thing at a time?

Shouldn’t you have a plan for multiple solutions, if you want multiple solutions?

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:15 PM

@anoneymous do you have any solution to combat climate change?

Considering you deny the threat of climate change.

Who said I did not have multiple solutions to climate change @anoneymous I agree with everything that is happening in congress and would love to help them create more legislation.

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:19 PM

I have solutions to having a better environment, like proposing incentives to companies, so they are more likely to invest in clean energy. Adaptation is most likely our best defense against climate change, as we shouldn’t be world police men, and force other countries to do what we want them to.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:20 PM

So are you saying that we should adapt to air pollution and the earth heating up?

To potentially dangerous heat

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:20 PM

You only mentioned your one solar panel solution. If you had more solutions, I would assume you would tell people them, so that you would look better.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:21 PM

This debate is not about looking good @anoneymous

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:21 PM

Did I not mention converting power plants? That is my solution to air pollution. Clean energy. We are going to have to adapt to climate change eventually. It is inevitable. (edited)

Arkenstone 06-Mar-20 08:22 PM

@anoneymous if you believe that we have to adapt to Climate Change, why did you vote against my bill that would do just that?

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:22 PM

We currently have legislation in congress that is converting power plants.

We can prevent climate change @anoneymous just you do not believe that climate change is a threat.

Ben 06-Mar-20 08:23 PM

@anoneymous For the record: do you believe that climate change is a “threat”?

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:23 PM

That’s funny @MTRX Gaming. We cannot stop climate change. It was here before us, and will be here after us.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:24 PM

How can the people trust you if you don’t even think that climate change which is one of the biggest threats facing this world isn’t a threat?

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:24 PM

Not an imminent threat, but eventually it is.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:24 PM

If we try hard enough we can prevent it.

You are not willing to try hard enough

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:25 PM

Are you serious? We can not prevent climate change. Look at the history of our planet.

Arkenstone 06-Mar-20 08:25 PM

@anoneymous will you answer my question, or just ignore it?

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:25 PM

The people can not trust somebody that is not willing to try hard enough.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration Gasoline use contributes to air pollution.

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:27 PM

@Arkenstone I voted against it because it focused too much on groups in other countries, and also focused too much on solar energy.

Of course gasoline use contributes to air pollution

Arkenstone 06-Mar-20 08:28 PM

If you believe this, then why not propose an amendment to make it focus only on solutions in the US? It was in the bill.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:28 PM

Also just the other week Antarctica broke two temperature records in a week that is a big sign of climate change and is dangerous to all of the species of animals living there. (edited)

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:29 PM

The bill is too fundamentally focused on people in other countries.

Antarctica also had record size ice sheets in 2014, and they on average continue to grow.

Arkenstone 06-Mar-20 08:30 PM

You've also stated that the climate is always changing. Can you provide an example where the climate has changed at it's current rate before?

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:32 PM

Just the other week Antarctica hit over 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest region not only in Antarctica but in the world is starting to melt.

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:32 PM

Depends on the term of the effects. You can look across the last 200 years, and see plenty of fairly long heat waves, but you can also look further and see far more extreme temperatures.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:32 PM

If all of that ice were to melt which it currently is it would raise global sea levels 200 ft

Arkenstone 06-Mar-20 08:33 PM

If you'll allow me to clarify, I'm talking about the last 100 year trend compared to any other time in history. Where does that have precedent?

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:33 PM

I think that can be partially explained by the fact that we are coming out of a mini ice age.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:34 PM

Do you have any proof at all that we are coming out of a mini ice age?

@anoneymous you need to open your eyes to reality. The earth is heating up at dangerous levels because. And we need solutions to stop it. The people cannot trust somebody in congress when they don’t believe the climate change is a threat and won’t open their eyes to reality.

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:36 PM

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Ice_Age

Little Ice Age

The Little Ice Age (LIA) was a period of cooling that occurred after the Medieval Warm Period. Although it was not a true ice age, the term was introduced into scientific literature by François E. Matthes in 1939. It has been conventionally defined as a period extending from t...

I think you need to open your eyes to the fact that you cannot end climate change, and to say that you can is very naïve

Arkenstone 06-Mar-20 08:37 PM

@MTRX Gaming were you not aware of the mini ice age starting in about 1600 and ending around 1750?

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:38 PM

No I was not aware of that.

But @anoneymous claims that we are still coming out of that mini ice age.

When the mini ice age ended 270 years ago

Arkenstone 06-Mar-20 08:39 PM

@anoneymous can you show where before temperatures have risen 1°C over a century, even when coming out of an ice age?

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:39 PM

Yeah, we are coming out of it, and will continue to until the cycle shifts and we cool down. 270 years may seem like a long time to you, but if you look at the history of the earth, that is nothing.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:40 PM

Let me correct you. 270 years is a very very long time

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anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:42 PM

Ben 06-Mar-20 08:43 PM

Question @anoneymous @MTRX Gaming: Is there any way that you can bridge this environmental issue with your opponent?

Arkenstone 06-Mar-20 08:43 PM

@anoneymous you are aware that the graph you presented says Greenland GISP2 Ice Core, is not global temperature, and doesn't answer my question, correct?

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:46 PM

It is the Greenland ice core temperature, which is somewhat what this conversation is focused on. The ice melt due to warming streaks.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:47 PM

We are talking about climate change as a whole.

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:47 PM

We were literally just talking about ice melt

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:47 PM

The ice melt in Antarctica is a very bad sign and we need to acknowledge this. When you don’t even acknowledge climate change at all because you do not believe it is a threat.

Yes and that is climate change.

Is it not?

Arkenstone 06-Mar-20 08:48 PM

Sir, I was asking about global temperatures, not ice core data. So let me ask again: When has a 1°C change over a century happened?

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:53 PM

Ice core data is the most reputable way to see radical temperature change over history.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 08:54 PM

I don't think you have answered his question.

please answer Mr. Arkenstone's question

Ben 06-Mar-20 08:58 PM

@MTRX Gaming I believe neither you nor your opponent have answered mine.

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 08:58 PM

I don’t have specific data of such a change, as historical temperatures before modern times are hard to pinpoint.

@Ben if you want us to agree on something, it would probably be that change should start with the people. But we’ll probably have different approaches to that. For example, I believe that if you want to take climate action, take it on yourself on a personal level, and if not, then don’t. The government has no business in it. He would probably disagree. (edited)

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 09:03 PM

we have been doing that all of these years @anoneymous and it has not worked.

it has just been getting worse

@anoneymous what is your stance on abortions?

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 09:03 PM

Because it’s clearly not what the people want.

Abortion? Should not receive any public funding ever, but I’m fairly neutral on its legality

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 09:05 PM

Do you believe abortions should be legal or not?

I agree with you. It should not receive any public funding.

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 09:06 PM

If the woman is in danger then it should be legal, otherwise I’m fairly neutral but lean towards pro life, and will vote with the majority of my party most likely.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 09:07 PM

Alright that is good we agree with one thing.

Arkenstone 06-Mar-20 09:07 PM

@anoneymous since you have no data to provide such a precedent, is it fair to say that the current change is unprecedented and requires immediate action?

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 09:11 PM

Not really. We don’t have historical evidence of this being disproportionately extreme either, since we don’t know how this will play out. We only have predictions.

Arkenstone 06-Mar-20 09:12 PM

Should we not heed what these predictions warn and act accordingly?

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 09:12 PM

So are you saying we should wait until climate change gets really bad and then take action?

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 10:09 PM

How do we know that it will get really bad? A prediction is a prediction, and if you want to take that action personally, then do it. The government should virtually not be involved at all, and nobody should be forced to take climate action themselves.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 10:15 PM

Well as you can see these predictions are warning us. It is not normal to see Antarctica the coldest place on earth start to melt and hit over 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

You say we have to rely on the citizens bbut we have all of these years and it has gotten worse

the citizens rely on us

and how will they be able to trust someone that cannot open their eyes to reality and see that global warming is a major threat.

Arkenstone 06-Mar-20 10:17 PM

@anoneymous can you cite any credible predictions that say it won't be bad?

anoneymous 06-Mar-20 10:29 PM

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelshellenberger/2019/11/25/why-everything-they-say-about-climate-change-is-wrong/#866754a12d6a We must rely on the citizens, because if it’s an issue that they really care about, then they can take personal action. People should not be forced to obey environmentalist policies that may negatively affect them, or that they greatly disagree with.

Why Apocalyptic Claims About Climate Change Are Wrong

Climate change is real but it's not the end of the world. And increasingly extreme statements by activists undermine environmental progress, say climate scientists.

Also, is it climate change or global warming? I’m confused now that you use both. I thought one was incorrect now?

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 10:39 PM

Well both of them are a big problem in the world but listen to this. Global warming is human induced and can have permanent consequences. Now Global warming is a very drastic climate change that can have dangerous consequences in terms of natural disasters and Natural disasters wipe out millions of people every year.

Like i have been saying relying on the citizens has not been working

also please stop avoiding @Arkenstone question

answer him

Austin Davis 06-Mar-20 10:41 PM

I have a question for you.

@MTRX Gaming

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 10:43 PM

please ask

@Austin Davis

Austin Davis 06-Mar-20 10:43 PM

What is your stance on interventionism?

@MTRX Gaming

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 10:45 PM

I believe that it is very wrong and should not be used ever.

Austin Davis 06-Mar-20 10:45 PM

Interventionism?

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 10:46 PM

Interventionism is a policy of non-defensive (proactive) activity undertaken by a nation-state, or other geo-political jurisdiction of a lesser or greater nature, to manipulate an economy and/or society.

Austin Davis 06-Mar-20 10:46 PM

Ok.

What about military?

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 10:46 PM

what is my stance on the military?

Austin Davis 06-Mar-20 10:47 PM

That is my question.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 10:48 PM

I believe the United States has one of the most powerful and the strongest military in the world. Our military personnel are very hard working people that serve and protect our country. (edited)

Austin Davis 06-Mar-20 10:48 PM

I am asking for a policy. (edited)

Not the status.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 10:51 PM

I would like to increase the fundings for the military. not by a lot but as we see growing tensions in the middle east every single year it is important to keep our military strong so that we can be prepared for anything.

does that answer your question?

Austin Davis 06-Mar-20 10:51 PM

Yes.

I have a follow-up.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 10:51 PM

You may ask

Austin Davis 06-Mar-20 10:53 PM

Do you support keeping troops deployed in the middle east.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 10:57 PM

one of the main reasons we are seeing the growing tensions in the middle east is because our troops are deployed there. i would love to see our troops come home and be re united with their family's. and to do that I will propose legislation that will hopefully bring peace to the middle east and sign a peace treaty with the Taliban so that we can bring our troops home.

Our troops are in the middle east to protect the innocent and to fight for our country. But if we can create a piece deal with the Taliban we might just be able to bring our troops home.

does that also answer your question?

Austin Davis 06-Mar-20 10:58 PM

Thank you for your answer sir.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 10:59 PM

No problem

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:04 PM

Would anyone like to ask me any questions?

Austin Davis 06-Mar-20 11:04 PM

Yes.

The same ones.

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:04 PM

Can you repeat them please?

Austin Davis 06-Mar-20 11:05 PM

What is your stance on interventionism?

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:05 PM

Military interventionism?

Because my stances on diplomatic interventionism and military interventionism are very different.

Austin Davis 06-Mar-20 11:06 PM

Please state them.

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:07 PM

I think we should intervene as much as possible, where reasonable and necessary in the opinion of any nations in a conflict or dispute, in terms of diplomacy.

Militarily, I think we should only intervene in the affairs of other nations if they ask for help and have a good reason for doing so (fighting terrorism for example), or if there is a major threat to American security that could be eliminated by intervening.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 11:09 PM

do you know the definition of Interventionism @ADrewster?

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:09 PM

Yes

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 11:10 PM

ok could you please tell me the definition. This is not meant to attack i would just like to know.

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:10 PM

And yes I am aware that if there is a threat to our nation it is not interventionism.

Do you want the technical dictionary definition or what it is.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 11:11 PM

What it is

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:12 PM

Basically when a nation engages in a non-defensive activity in order to change how an economy or society functions.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 11:14 PM

don't you think interventionism would be going too far? as it could destroy a nation. (edited)

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:15 PM

What do you mean?

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 11:16 PM

Interventionism is a policy of non-defensive (proactive) activity undertaken by a nation-state, or other geo-political jurisdiction of a lesser or greater nature, to manipulate an economy and/or society.

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:16 PM

I am saying we should generally not intercene, especially not in a military sense.

I meant to say intervene.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 11:16 PM

to manipulate an economy and/or society

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:16 PM

Yes?

Whats your point

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 11:17 PM

manipulate means to handle or control.

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:17 PM

Manipulating a government is manipulating society.

I understand that...

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 11:17 PM

interventionism can destroy a nation

i am just answering your question to What do you mean?

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:18 PM

Yes.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 11:18 PM

just letting you know how it can destroy a nation

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:18 PM

So, you are asking if interventionism would be going too far?

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 11:18 PM

yes

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:18 PM

In general yes, but it should be taken on a case by case basis.

For example, if there is a group of terrorists than essentially run a government, I would be in favor of intervening to give that nation a government of anything but terrorists, who are hated by their people. However, I would not intervene in situations where the government is not hated by the people, or if the intervention would be purely based on our ideology.

MTRX Gaming 06-Mar-20 11:20 PM

I agree.

ADrewster 06-Mar-20 11:22 PM

@Austin Davis Is that a sufficient answer to your question?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 12:02 AM

Actually I have thought if we were to use interventionism on a foreign country or government it would cause all out war and put our country in danger.

So I still believe that Interventionism is a horrible idea and should never be used.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 12:10 AM

It is wrong to even think about using this kind of tactic in any situation because you are intervening in another country’s economy and society.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 12:32 AM

Agreed. Other than trade agreements, we shouldn’t really be focused on affairs in/with other countries.

Putbye1 07-Mar-20 03:35 AM

@anoneymous Do you believe God has a role in your faith?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:43 AM

Yes @Putbye1

Trash 07-Mar-20 10:00 AM

@MTRX Gaming what part of the constitution authorizes a federal stance on abortion instead of allowing the states to handle it?

referring to one of your latest campaign ads

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 10:14 AM

I do not think I made my proposal clear and I apologize. I will work with the state legislatures to hopefully reach my goal which to to make abortions illegal.

Now I do not want them completely banned because if the mother has a chance of dying during birth then a abortion would be acceptable.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:49 AM

You want abortions to be illegal?

What happened to human rights?

Trash 07-Mar-20 12:11 PM

@ADrewster how do abortions represent a human right?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 12:12 PM

@ADrewster are you saying that killing a innocent little baby should be legal?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 01:54 PM

Depends how old the fetus is

Im saying that we shouldnt ban people from having abortions just because you wouldnt do it yourself.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 01:57 PM

Sir If the fetus has a heartbeat then it is alive and living. Why should it be legal for someone to kill that fetus because they cannot take care of it. Or do not want it

Do you think it is right for a woman to kill the fetus because they can’t take care of it or do not want it?

Trash 07-Mar-20 02:04 PM

Question for both candidates: what is life?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 02:06 PM

Life is the existence of an individual human being or animal.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 02:53 PM

In a form that it can survive in

And i think we should allow abortions because honestly

There arent that many of them done

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 02:54 PM

You must be joking

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 02:54 PM

And especially if we fix the foster, adoption, and sex education systems

There might be like 1000 abortions requested in America each year

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 02:55 PM

More like 500,000+ a year

There are over 500 thousand abortions a year and if we fix the foster, adoption and sex education system that still won’t stop abortions.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 02:56 PM

It literally would

Because people wouldnt get pregnant by accident nearly as much

And the babies would have a place to go to live a full life

And im talking about abortions not including due to danger to the mother's life

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 02:57 PM

I promise you that it will not lower the abortions down to 1000 a year

Abortions are very evil and sinister. The only way a abortion would be acceptable is if the mother will most likely die if she gave birth

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:00 PM

I strongly disagree

You are a male, right?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:00 PM

Yes I am

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:01 PM

How is it right for male politicians to decide the reporductive rights of hundreds of millions of American women?

Reproductive, sorry.

JMP 07-Mar-20 03:01 PM

(I saw that coming from like 5 miles away)

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:01 PM

(Lol)

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:01 PM

Murder is illegal correct?

Stopping a baby’s heart and killing it is the same exact thing.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:02 PM

Yes? If something can't survive naturally it can't be murdered.

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MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:02 PM

It has a heartbeat and it is being killed. How is that not being murdered?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:02 PM

If a fetus would die within a day or 2, even in a hospital with extremely good treatment, if it was born at that time, I don't think it would be considered murder

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JMP 07-Mar-20 03:02 PM

Representative, what does an immutable characteristic of an individual have to do with their ability to make a qualified policy determination as to whether something is objectively beneficial or harmful?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:03 PM

Because it wouldn't be able to survive anyways

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LOTR_1 07-Mar-20 03:03 PM

Wouldn't a baby also die if left unattended?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:03 PM

Men determining the rights of women is inherently sexist.

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JMP 07-Mar-20 03:03 PM

Why is a man's opinion on abortion in your view instantly discredited simply because it is coming from a person of a certain gender? Is that in it of itself not a sexist appeal to red herring and not an actual attack on their argument itself?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:03 PM

A baby would die if it was left unattended. Which is what happens to many babies born to women who are denied abortions.

JMP 07-Mar-20 03:04 PM

Wait wait wait, it's sexist for a man to "determine the rights of women" but not sexist to discredit an opinion because it's coming from a man?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:04 PM

The point is women do not have to kill the baby. They can simply put it up for adoption but they insist on aborting it.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:04 PM

The view is not discredited, but men shouldn't be the ones deciding the rights of someone, when they can't possibly be put in the same situation.

JMP 07-Mar-20 03:05 PM

Then why are you making your decision on the issue known?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:05 PM

Why would they put it up for adoption, when the adoption system is so broken?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:05 PM

How is the adoption system broken?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:05 PM

It is extremely inefficient.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:06 PM

Don’t you think giving the baby a chance to grow up and live better then ending its life?

JMP 07-Mar-20 03:06 PM

How is living in a characterized "inefficient" adoption system not preferable to not living at all?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:06 PM

That same idea could be applied to old people making laws that affect young people, city people making laws that affect rural people, etc. Groups will have to make rules for others, if you want to continue to have the law

LOTR_1 07-Mar-20 03:06 PM

( @anoneymous don't debate the candidates)

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:06 PM

He is a candidate

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:06 PM

I am a candidate

LOTR_1 07-Mar-20 03:07 PM

(oops)

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:07 PM

Which would you rather have: A baby who is aborted before the point of viability A baby who could have been aborted but was not due to the law, ends up going into the foster system, and commiting suicide

LOTR_1 07-Mar-20 03:07 PM

(I honestly forgot because he's so irrelevant)

JMP 07-Mar-20 03:07 PM

Are you asking me that question?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:07 PM

Who says they would commit suicide?

JMP 07-Mar-20 03:07 PM

Lol the second option

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:07 PM

My point is that a lot of babies aren't adopted, but instead put into the foster system.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:08 PM

Do you know the point of the foster system?

JMP 07-Mar-20 03:08 PM

Are you aware that the adoptee suicide rate is 7.6%, which while higher than the general population still makes your dichotomy completely disingenous and not at all indicative of general demographics?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:09 PM

What are you saying @JMP?

Yes I am aware that the foster system is intended to be homes for children until they get adopted.

JMP 07-Mar-20 03:10 PM

I think the better question is what are you saying? I was addressing your rhetorical question about choosing abortion over adoption and then suicide, when in fact those are not the only two options.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:10 PM

I know they are not the only 2 options.

JMP 07-Mar-20 03:10 PM

Then why would you even frame the question that way to begin with?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:11 PM

But you showed the adoption suicide rate, not the foster suicide rate.

Because I don't support people having abortions, when there are places the baby could go.

But right now, there aren't always places where a baby could go and life a worthy life.

In an ideal world, the only abortions ever to occur would be if the mother's life was in danger.

But to approach that point, we need to improve the foster and adoption systems.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:12 PM

The baby could go into the foster system. Also it is very unlikely that the commit suicide it is very bad to think that killing a baby is better than giving a home and a family.

You cannot just assume that they are going to kill themselves because they are adopted or in the foster system.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:15 PM

I am aware, but we can't assume they will enjoy their life either. You seem to be focusing on what I want to be a plan for only the next 3-5 years, only to be used as a transition.

Think about it this way.

If a baby was aborted over 2 weeks before they would have been viable, would they be aware of what they could have missed out on? Think about that compared to a woman who is banned from having an abortion.

Also, you don't seem to realize that banning abortions barely decreases the number of abortions performed.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:17 PM

Abortions are very terrible and I don’t think you will ever realize how good life is. Every baby should get a chance to live and experience the earth.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:17 PM

People will still get an abortion, just in an illegal and unsafe way.

I agree with that

But banning abortions doesnt end the practice

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:18 PM

The baby does not get to choose whether they live or not. That is very messed up.

Well making it illegal technically does.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:18 PM

I agree, but banning abortions, will NOT end the practice of abortionm

Have you ever heard of the black market?

LOTR_1 07-Mar-20 03:19 PM

Shit, time to legalize murder, it happens anyway

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MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:19 PM

Please tell me why somebody would go on the black market to get an abortion.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:19 PM

If they really feel that they need to get an abortion, they would.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:19 PM

I mean, prohibition of drugs has worked really well, right?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:19 PM

Thats called psychology.

Kind of, but there are still people taking illegal drugs, and dying from it.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:20 PM

Do you know how low the abortion rate would get if we made it illegal @ADrewster?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:20 PM

I am aware, but it is already pretty low.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:20 PM

We would save the lives of millions of babies

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:20 PM

Also, you seem to think that 3-5 years matters more than the rest of eternity

Even if my plan took 10 years, and we made abortions illegal, and 0 abortions were performed in the US after the ban, only 7 million babies would be kept alive, many into dangerous situations.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:22 PM

Put yourself in the shoes of the baby. How would you feel if you were not given the chance of living and experiencing the world and aborted

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:22 PM

They aren’t really conscious

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:23 PM

You would not like that would you?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:23 PM

If I were a baby, I wouldn't be aware that I could have had a life.

So you are wrong.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:23 PM

I know but if you were aware how would you feel?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:23 PM

If I were aware.

Babies aren't really aware to the point where they have emotions and thoughts about these things.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:24 PM

Can you please just answer my question?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:24 PM

So you are posing a question that is not a situation anyone is even put in in reality.

I'm not going to answer a question that is posed as if this could happen, when this situation would apply to a maximum of 100 babies over the course of a few years.

Fewer lives lost in multiple years than people killed in mass shootings in one year.

Well

Fewer aware lives lost

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:27 PM

Here listen it is not right and to most people it is considered murder. Stopping a babies heart because you cannot take care of it is wrong and you do not want to open your eyes to realize that it is indeed wrong and evil. Every baby should have the chance to live and grow up to live a good life. They do not deserve to be killed because their parents do not want them or they won’t be able to take care of them.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:28 PM

Because you can not take care of it, I agree. Because nobody can take care of it, I disagree.

Abortion is wrong, but only if the baby could have lived a life that they would have had a chance at enjoying.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:30 PM

So you are saying that if someone is not enjoying their life then they should of been aborted?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:30 PM

And for the record, you refuse to open your eyes, so stop being a hypocrite.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:30 PM

That is not a valid reason for abortion

I have my eyes wide open and all I see if innocent babies being killed.

And I see people supporting the killing of an innocent baby.

Ben 07-Mar-20 03:31 PM

@ADrewster Would you describe life as sacred?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:31 PM

No, but I am saying it isn't worth keeping someone alive when they would have been aborted, but instead they live a life of depression and sadness.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:31 PM

This seems like we should only allow those with a good life to live... so what constitutes a life with enjoyment?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:31 PM

A life that is enjoyed and cherished is sacred,

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:31 PM

How would you know they live a life of depression and sadness

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:31 PM

We don't

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:32 PM

Should we kill the homeless, if they are doing badly?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:32 PM

Exactly so why would you abort the baby if we don’t know?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:32 PM

@MTRX Gaming can you listen to my entire argument and not just the parts that you don't like?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:33 PM

I don’t like anything about your argument.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:33 PM

We shouldn't kill the homeless because they are aware of what they would be losing, and can be helped.

You don't think we should improve our foster and adoption systems?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:33 PM

Well so could the people that are depressed and sad

I do believe we should improve it but everything else you are saying I do not like or agree with.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:34 PM

Do you not think that the Supreme Court matters?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:34 PM

The babies that would be aborted could 100% be helped

Ben 07-Mar-20 03:34 PM

@ADrewster I have a question for you about life.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:34 PM

Does Roe v. Wade no longer exist in your mind?

Ask your question.

I am saying that in the time while we are improving the adoption and foster systems, abortions should be legal.

Ben 07-Mar-20 03:36 PM

ADrewster, do you believe that all innocent lives are worth being legally and morally protected?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:37 PM

Yes, but this protection shouldn't be absolute.

Ben 07-Mar-20 03:37 PM

Can you please elaborate on that?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:37 PM

The right to life isn’t absolute?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:38 PM

The right to life is absolute.

The protection is not.

Ben 07-Mar-20 03:38 PM

So, should it not be?

You’re confusing me.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:39 PM

Are my fellow candidates in support of the death penalty?

LOTR_1 07-Mar-20 03:39 PM

@ADrewster should we kill people in comas? After all, they aren't aware anything and may be unhappy coming out of it.

Ben 07-Mar-20 03:39 PM

I’m asking about innocent lives ADrew

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:39 PM

They were aware that they had a life beforehand.

I am asking my fellow candidates, not related to your question.

Ben 07-Mar-20 03:39 PM

Thank you.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:40 PM

My opinion on the death penalty is that I’m neutral on it.

Peanut 07-Mar-20 03:40 PM

@ADrewster how will you protect and defend the rights of transgender and gender non conforming people within your district?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:40 PM

Innocent lives should be protected, though if they are unaware, I think that under certain circumstances this could be changed.

@anoneymous If you are neutral then you do not believe that the right to life is absolute.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:41 PM

How does neutrality mean anything?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:42 PM

@ADrewster if innocent lives should be protected then abortions should be legal correct?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:42 PM

I will protect the right of transgender and gender non conforming people in multiple ways. 1. They will be granted equal rights in all ways to anyone who is not transgender, or that conforms to a certain gender. 2. This includes protections for hate speech, and workplace discrimination. Those are just two examples I am providing at this time, but there are more.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 03:42 PM

Illegal my bad

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:43 PM

If we had a better way of funding prisons than tax money, then I would be very against the death penalty

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:43 PM

If you are not 100% against the death penalty, you do not believe that the right to life is absolute.

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Ben 07-Mar-20 03:43 PM

What about self-defense though as well?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:43 PM

I said that innocent lives should be protected, except for in very specific and rare circumstances?

What?

Ben 07-Mar-20 03:44 PM

Self-defense is another case of people being legally allowed to be killed.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:45 PM

I think that people should only be allowed to kill in self defense if they would have been killed themselves, had they not killed the other person.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:45 PM

You forfeit your rights when you violate the rights of others. There is no protection or right to life, if you’ve unjustly killed someone. If that makes me dislike the right to life then so be it (edited)

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:45 PM

I disagree with that.

You do not automatically forfeit your rights when you violate the rights of others.

Ben 07-Mar-20 03:46 PM

Would you change the law to reflect that or encourage states to do so?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 03:48 PM

I would strongly encourage states to do so, but enforce legislation that matches my personal opinion to a minor degree.

Basically I would make it so that no matter what a state's legislature says, your well being has to be in immediate danger to kill someone else in self defense.

My opinion is slightly more extreme in that I think only the force that is absolutely necessary to protect one's self should be legal.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 03:51 PM

How do you gauge the amount of force necessary in the moment though?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 04:00 PM

In terms of the law, that would be up to experts. In the moment, I would personally try to not use much force, unless the other person is a second away from firing a gun.

In a gun vs gun situation, i would generall aim for the hands/arms.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 04:02 PM

What if the gun is unloaded? The force isn’t necessary, but it’s the logical response

Ben 07-Mar-20 04:03 PM

Sometimes in the moment one wouldn’t be able to be so precise, wouldn’t you agree ADrewster?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 04:03 PM

Also, hands won’t do much

Ben 07-Mar-20 04:03 PM

And he’s right.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 04:04 PM

If the gun isnt loaded, then firing still makes sense, if the other person has it in a firing position. In the moment its hard to be precise, so generally just not aiming to kill would be the best way to go.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 04:05 PM

Aiming at the spots to kill, is the best way to neutralize a threat.

Ben 07-Mar-20 04:05 PM

When you’re looking at a threat you don’t know if they’re going to take your watch or your life.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 04:05 PM

You should shoot to disable the gunman you should not shoot at them to purposely kill them.

I know this because many members of my family are state troopers.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 04:06 PM

I agree, but lethal spots will most likely neutralize the threat faster.

Or more lethal spots, like the abdomen

Rather than hands and arms

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 04:07 PM

I believe we should move on to another subject as the government can not really control how much force somebody uses in a self defense situation.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 04:09 PM

We are discussing the legality of the use of force. Therefore it is relevant to government.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 04:10 PM

Well let’s end the conversation of where to shoot the gunman.

But if your life is in danger or somebody is attempting to attack you that is when you go into self defense mode. If someone were to be attacking another person with their bare hands it would not be right for the victim to shoot and kill the attacker.

If your life is in danger you should do anything you possibly can to protect yourself.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 04:18 PM

I agree with MTRX that shooting to disable is better than shooting to kill.

Cabin 07-Mar-20 04:23 PM

@ADrewster you were voted out of office last election mostly on the basis of having failed to accomplish anything in your term. Why would voters trust you now when you lost their trust just two months ago?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 04:26 PM

They can trust me now because I have significantly fewer outside obligations now than I did then.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 04:27 PM

How can the voters believe you?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 04:40 PM

They can trust that I will do the right thing. Also, last election, I did not campaign nearly as much as I am doing now.

rat randy 07-Mar-20 04:54 PM

They can trust you because they can trust you?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 04:55 PM

Yes, but also because I done much more in terms of campaigning and debating than I did last election.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 05:06 PM

What does that have to do with our constituents trusting you?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 05:58 PM

The question was based on the fact that I was relatively unproductive. I was unproductive, and not trusted, when I did not campaign much. That fact can be extrapolated to me being trusted and productive, as I have campaigned much more during this election.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 05:59 PM

Just because you campaign a lot more this time than you did last time does not mean the people should trust you to be active in congress.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 06:03 PM

I could see that point of view, however I promise that I will continue my increased activity in government.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 06:13 PM

How could you continue the activity when it was never there?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 06:15 PM

What do you mean?

My current activity?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 06:24 PM

You said “I will continue my increased activity in the government” when at this moment is no increased activity in the government from you.

Cabin 07-Mar-20 06:25 PM

@ADrewster do you feel that in your first House campaign, which you won, you campaigned hard?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 06:43 PM

No. I believe that I won that race because I did not face a legitimate opposing candidate. However, I believe that I can win this election, despite 2 extremely intelligent rivals that I am attempting to beat in this election, as I am trying my very best to do whatever I can to win this election and serve the North, as well as the country.

Cabin 07-Mar-20 06:44 PM

So am I correct in understanding that you didn't try for the seat you had, failed to do anything, were rejected for another shot at it and are now promising that after four months you're actually ready to start working for the voters?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 06:45 PM

That is essentially correct, though I did work with voters to a limited degree the first time.

And I also worked for voters my first term, just not as much as I will this term.

Cabin 07-Mar-20 06:46 PM

What did you accomplish in that term?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 06:46 PM

How can the voters believe you?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 06:47 PM

They can believe me because of how much I campaigned the first time: Not at all. That is a very different amount from how much I have campaigned during this election.

What I accomplished in the first term on a personal level was voting on legislation, though I was unfortunately unable to create any.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 06:48 PM

Posting one ad is a lot of campaigning to you?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 06:49 PM

I have posted 3 ads, and I have spent a significant amount of debating with my fellow candidates.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 06:50 PM

Have you held one rally yet?

What are your main goals if you end up getting elected @ADrewster

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 06:53 PM

My main goals? Work with members of other parties to pass legislation that benefits everyone, and unify America.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 06:53 PM

Do you have any specific plans or goals if you are elected though?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 06:53 PM

Specific legislation?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 06:53 PM

Yes

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 06:54 PM

I do not have detailed plans yet.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 06:54 PM

If you do not have any detailed plans yet then how can the American people trust you to be elected?

Cabin 07-Mar-20 06:54 PM

So you're yet again unprepared for this job?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 06:56 PM

I am prepared for the job, and by the end of my term I will have proposed detailed legislation. However, I could not show you a fully fleshed out bill that I plan to propose at this moment.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 06:57 PM

What bills do you plan on proposing?

Do you have ideas?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 06:57 PM

Yes.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 06:57 PM

Please tell us.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:00 PM

Something related to the environment, for one.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:00 PM

What about the environment?

We cannot trust someone that does not have any detailed plans before entering congress.

You are unprepared and it is bad

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:02 PM

I have detailed plans, it just takes time to explain them.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:04 PM

You have all of the time in the world to explain them right now.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:05 PM

One thing I would do is propose legislation to invest in carbon capture technology.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:05 PM

Any others?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:06 PM

Yes.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:06 PM

Where would the money for the carbon capture technology come from?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:07 PM

Numerous things, includint higher taxes on the wealthiest of Americans, so that everyone pays their fair share.

Another way to reduce the carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere is to move towards using green energy. One green energy source is artificial leaves.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:08 PM

That is not what I asked

Where will the funding for the carbon capture technology come from?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:09 PM

I answered your question in the first part of my answer.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:10 PM

So you are going to raise taxes on the hard working people to get funding?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:10 PM

Another way to fund it is taxing corporations who pollute the environment to a large extent.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:11 PM

Well that would bankrupt so many businesses and ruin the United States economy.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:11 PM

I said the most wealthy Americans, not necessarily hard working Americans. I was referring to the highest tax bracket, as well as creating a new tax bracket for even more wealthy people, who will have to pay a higher income tax rate.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:11 PM

Are you saying that the wealthy is not hard working?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:11 PM

No, as I said large corporations, that would not be bankrupted by these relatively small tax increases

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:12 PM

You said you would tax them by a large extent.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:12 PM

No, but I am saying that they can afford to sacrifice more of their money for the good of our planet.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:12 PM

Now you are saying small tax increases?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:12 PM

I meant taxing companies that contribute largely to pollution.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:12 PM

Do you think there is any other way to receive funding for this besides raising taxes? (edited)

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:13 PM

Yes.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:13 PM

Then why would you want to raise taxes if there is other options?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:14 PM

Because raising taxes would supplement other things, like reducing the military budget.

Our military budget is massive, and even a minor reduction would pay for investments in these new technologies.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:16 PM

Why do you think our military budget is too massive?

We are having growing tensions in the Middle East and we need this new technology so that we can keep America safe.

We have the best military in the world and it needs to stay that way.

Also what is your stance on the CoronaVirus

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:20 PM

We need new technology, but we should also bot intervene in foreign affairs unless absolutely necessary, like you have said.

Are you referring to COVID-19?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:21 PM

Yes

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:22 PM

I meant to say that we should not intervene in foreign affairs.

What do you mean by stance on a disease?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:22 PM

I also never said that we were going to intervene in foreign affairs I said we were having growing tensions in the Middle East.

What do you think about COVID-19?

Because a state of emergency was just declared in the northern state.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:24 PM

I think that it is a terrible disease and that its spread should be stopped at all costs. We need to be extremely careful in terms of keeping medical buildings and workers healthy and clean, and not allowing COVID-19 to spread in these places, or elsewhere.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:26 PM

Do you have a plan to prevent its spread?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:26 PM

Obviously, we need to keep the public aware about the facts of this virus, and keep them educated about how to avoid contracting the virus.

Do you have a plan to prevent its spread?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:27 PM

Of course I do

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:27 PM

Then what is it?

You have spent significant time asking me questions, but not saying your stances yourself.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:30 PM

Well COVID-19 is a virus that is rapidly spreading every single day we now have over 300 cases in the US. My plan is to propose funding towards research for a cure for COVID-19 I will also propose funding towards hospitals and the creation of more face masks because they are currently on high demand and needed by the people.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:31 PM

I agree with all but one part of that.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:31 PM

And what part is that?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:34 PM

We do need to put more funding towards finding a vaccine for COVID-19, as well as medicine to limit symptoms and prevent it fron spreading. We also need to fund hospitals to a greater degree. We also need to provide more funding for tests. However, face masks are actually relatively ineffective for anyone that does not have COVID-19. We need to educate people that they should only wear facemasks if they have the virus, or are unconfirmed yet showing symptoms. The entire point of these masks is to prevent the person wearing them from spreading germs, so a healthy person would not need to wear them, unless they are a healthcare worker.

Or someone who handles food, for that matterm

Matter, not matterm.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:36 PM

Well you see COVID-19 spreads Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:37 PM

Yes.

These coughs or sneezes would be contained by a mask.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:37 PM

And god forbid somebody that has had close contact to the infected citizens goes out in public and begins to sneeze

Yes exactly

And masks are getting sold out everywhere

That is why we need to create more

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:39 PM

So, are you saying there are only 300 of these masks in the entire country?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:40 PM

No that is not what I am saying at all

I am saying that these face masks are getting sold out because Un infected citizens are buying them for their own safety.

I am not saying they should stop.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:41 PM

That is not true.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:41 PM

But we will need more in the coming weeks

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:41 PM

A healthy person buying a mask does not make them safer.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:41 PM

It decreases their chances of getting the virus while out in public.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:41 PM

It is a waste of supply. Also, we can encourage companies to produce more of these masks, but I don't think the government needs to produce them.

No it doesn't.

The masks are designed to keep people who are sick from spreading the virus.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:42 PM

And the non infected are buying them.

There are over 100 thousand cases world wide.

We will need more if we want the infected to have some face masks won’t we?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:43 PM

They do not need to buy them. We need to educate people that they do not need to buy them unless they become suck or show symptoms. If people only bought face masks when they needed to, we would not have a supply shortage.

When people get sick, they will have masks to buy, if healthy people don't buy all of the existing stock unnecessarily.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:44 PM

Oh yes let’s not mention all of these stores running out of food, hand sanitizer, water and everything.

We need funding in a lot of places because stores are going out of stock.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:46 PM

We need to educate people, that they do not need to take these excessive precautions like buying all of the food, water, and face masks, that they can. By buying all of this supply unnecessarily, they are preventing people who need this supply from getting it.

If we stopped people from buying these things more than they need to, the production of these items would be able to keep up with the demand.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:47 PM

Well everybody needs supply’s that is why I want more funding in these areas so that the people that currently need the supplies can go get them.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:48 PM

How would funding help?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:49 PM

It would help get supplies out to the people in need

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:49 PM

You mean direct distribution through hospitals?

And other medical care facilities?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:50 PM

Yes.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:50 PM

If so, then I support that, if we just buy more product from the manufacturers we already buy it from.

But again, we do need to educate the public so that they don't buy more than what they need

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:51 PM

Agreed

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:51 PM

So we basically agree but we were just focusing on different points.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 07:52 PM

I guess so. We might of just had that argument for no reason

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 07:56 PM

Yup

Trash 07-Mar-20 09:09 PM

Thoughts on redistribution of wealth?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 09:09 PM

I ask the voters of North, to judge the competence of candidates MTRX Gaming, and ADrewster. They have both been representatives in the past, and proposed no meaningful legislation, and didn’t work for the people. MTRX Gaming, also posted a campaign ad specifically attacking my opinions, on why we shouldn’t be overly extreme about climate change. In this ad, he repeatedly uses punctuation wrong, and even misspells my name... despite the fact that is whole poster was focused on me. Vote for freedom and competence. Vote for anoneymous.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 09:19 PM

I encourage everybody to disregard what the Representative just said. Considering he did not even campaign to get re elected. He obviously does not care about this seat and does not care about serving the people as much as we do.

I do not know what punctuation has to do with getting elected or even a few errors but please dis regard what he just said.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 09:20 PM

Within my first few days as representative, I wrote, proposed, and got a bill passed, that would change the lives of our Native American population forever. This bill, began the path to the privatization of reserve land, and the betterment of the lives of Native Americans, who’s tribal land has been compared to a third world country in the past. The future is bright for the native youth, who will all finally get the amenities they have needed for years.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 09:23 PM

The representative refuses to believe that climate change and global warming is a threat and says that “the future is bright for the native youth” well their land and environment will be in bad shape with the rate of climate change and global warming right now. Please do not listen to the representative. He is trying to thrive off of mistakes made in the past and that is weak and disappointing. Please disregard his message.

I would like to end this conversation here so it does not escalate.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 09:29 PM

I don’t believe that the world is going to end because of global warming, because it isn’t. For sure it will have affects in it, but it should not be our biggest concern. Much of the land of these Native Americans, has already been in bad shape, and this change will just revitalize much of it. By saying that I am bad for “thriving off of the mistakes of the past”, you are being quite the hypocrite... considering that your entire campaign is based off of the mistakes of the past. All man made climate change and pollution is a mistake of the past, that you are trying to get votes off of. In addition, it seems ridiculous of you to think that I will not respond to a message such as the one you just sent, because I don’t want escalation.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 09:31 PM

You mean mistakes that have just happened correct?

How can the voters re elect you if you did not even campaign?

Went quiet for hours in the debate.

And then come back and attack both of us.

You are trying to thrive off of the past.

People have learned from the past including me.

And we get stronger over time.

We learn

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 09:34 PM

Wanna know why I went quiet for hours and didn’t have much campaign material? Because I have a life outside this app, and am constantly multitasking with other stuff when online. You cannot seriously expect me to spend my entire Friday and Saturday afternoon here. I have participated in these debates a great deal, also.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 09:35 PM

What app?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 09:36 PM

My apologies for not referring to this nation correctly, but discord.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 09:37 PM

So all of a sudden the United States is called Discord?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 10:14 PM

When did anyone say that?

Anarchist 07-Mar-20 10:15 PM

"My apologies for not referring to this nation correctly, but discord."

You did.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 10:22 PM

I really didn’t. I referred to “this app” instead of the country. Then I specified what I meant about app. This app could refer to any platform used to campaign.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 10:31 PM

In other news, my opponent would rather I not speak to voters, but I'm going to answer any questions they may have. I wish him a timely recovery from his illness, but it won't stop me from talking to my constituents.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 10:31 PM

(That was out of rp)

(But ok)

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 10:32 PM

DMs are canon

Ben 07-Mar-20 10:33 PM

*Canon if used in a canon way, in-character (edited)

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 10:34 PM

He is referring to his ability to debate, as a candidate.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 10:35 PM

(I am telling you about a irl illness and asking you not to debate. You agreed and then continued)

Ben 07-Mar-20 10:36 PM

*I think he’s referring to his ability to debate while playing as a candidate (edited)

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 10:37 PM

I told you I would send one message, and you said you would send one short reply. You then decided to write multiple long replies attacking me, and continued to debate while being “seriously ill”.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 10:37 PM

Agriculture+ 07-Mar-20 10:38 PM

Hello there.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 10:38 PM

(I then said I would write a response and then he continued it)

Agriculture+ 07-Mar-20 10:38 PM

May I ask a question?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 10:39 PM

Go ahead

Agriculture+ 07-Mar-20 10:39 PM

What is your opinion on animal rights?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 10:39 PM

You said that you would write a short response. Once you broke your word, I broke mine.

Depends on what animals @Agriculture+. I generally believe that animals should usually be used for the thing that they were bred for, unless in extreme circumstances. When it comes to wild animals, they shouldn’t be tortured, and should only be hunted reasonably unless they are pests.

Agriculture+ 07-Mar-20 10:44 PM

What are your stances on farmers rights?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 10:44 PM

I agree with my opponent. We use animals for food almost every single day but we do not use wild animals and we should not use wild animals.

I believe farmers have the same rights as anybody else in the country.

Ben 07-Mar-20 10:47 PM

@MTRX Gaming @anoneymous What are your thoughts on the idea of a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 10:48 PM

@Ben I would support it. @Agriculture+ I believe farmers have the right to control their land and livestock, and that others should not interfere in their lives, if the farmer asks for them not to.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 10:49 PM

I would also support an idea of a balanced budget amendment.

Ben 07-Mar-20 10:52 PM

Thank you both.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 10:53 PM

No problem.

Agriculture+ 07-Mar-20 11:01 PM

I have a proposal.

I would like to see your opinion.

@MTRX Gaming @anoneymous

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 11:02 PM

We already told you our opinion.

Agriculture+ 07-Mar-20 11:03 PM

Read the message above the ping.

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 11:03 PM

Oh ok

Agriculture+ 07-Mar-20 11:03 PM

‍♂️

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 11:03 PM

I would love to give you my opinion on your proposal.

Agriculture+ 07-Mar-20 11:04 PM

I propose that citizens who are involved in agricultural activities shall vote and elect the secretary of agriculture.

mk33F16 07-Mar-20 11:04 PM

@anoneymous What is your opinion on nuclear energy?

MTRX Gaming 07-Mar-20 11:05 PM

I think your proposal is very smart and if I were to be elected I would work to make that happen.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:06 PM

I think that that proposal is a good idea, or at least that they deserve to influence who the secretary is.

mk33F16 07-Mar-20 11:07 PM

(they do that by electing the president smh)

(the cabinets point is to work with the president, thats why they are appointed)

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:08 PM

(Ik)

The best way for this influence to occur, however, is by electing the President.

Also, I do not believe that we should attack our fellow candidate for being sick, as attacking him for his short term health is truly a cruel thing to do.

Agriculture+ 07-Mar-20 11:09 PM

But why should someone not involved in agriculture have a say?

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:09 PM

They should have a say because they are citizens of this country.

Agriculture+ 07-Mar-20 11:10 PM

Why should they decide the outcome of someone else's farm?

It's not fair.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:10 PM

Plus, agricultural workers can lobby the President or Congress to attempt to get an Agricultural secretary that they support.

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Agriculture+ 07-Mar-20 11:10 PM

People who do not live on farms shouldn't decide how farms work.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 11:10 PM

I agree @Agriculture+

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:11 PM

I agree, though that reduces the overall power of non agricultural workers

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 11:11 PM

@mk33F16 nuclear is the best form of clean energy, efficiency wise, and we should implement it as much as possible

Agriculture+ 07-Mar-20 11:11 PM

Politicians should not get a say in how my farm works unless they are like me and live on the farm.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:11 PM

WHAT?

How is nuclear energy better than wind, solar, or hydroelectric energy?

Agriculture+ 07-Mar-20 11:11 PM

They shouldn't have that much power.

The system does not work for farmers.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:12 PM

(Stop debating me)

Anarchist 07-Mar-20 11:12 PM

Why is this debate still going on, this is not a productive conversation.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:12 PM

@anoneymous you think nuclear energy is better than solar wind and hydroelectric?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 11:12 PM

Nuclear produces far more power, is more effective than solar in many places, it doesn’t kill tons of birds, and it doesn’t hurt fish.

Hydroelectric is also a great form of power

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ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:13 PM

I get that it is more efficient, but isn't necessarily good for the environment.

Because of nuclear radiation.

mk33F16 07-Mar-20 11:14 PM

( @ADrewster read this smh: https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/radiation-and-health/nuclear-radiation-and-health-effects.aspx)

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 11:14 PM

Only if there is a disaster. Modern nuclear power plants block radiation from escaping extremely well.

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:14 PM

Have natural disasters not occurred in the past 10 years?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 11:15 PM

I mean a nuclear disaster

mk33F16 07-Mar-20 11:15 PM

(and those are very rare)

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:16 PM

Natural disasters can cause nuclear disasters.

Like Fukushima in 2011?

mk33F16 07-Mar-20 11:16 PM

( http://large.stanford.edu/courses/2018/ph241/lakhlani1/ they are much safer now)

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:17 PM

(Still dangerous)

(And the nuclear waste)

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 11:17 PM

Extremely unlikely. We just need to make sure to not make plants on volatile fault lines, and that they have good emergency shutdown systems.

We can create a new place to dispose of nuclear waste, once we run out of space

mk33F16 07-Mar-20 11:18 PM

(adrewster, your argument is like saying planes are more dangerous than cars)

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:18 PM

I suppose, though I still don't see why we should use something that could potentially lead to disaster over something that can't.

ThanosBaby 07-Mar-20 11:18 PM

( @mk33F16 no ( ) in rp first warning )

( Same to @ADrewster )

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:19 PM

Any more questions?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 11:19 PM

Well they can cause disaster. We know that wind turbines do cause problems by killing birds,

Disasters*

ADrewster 07-Mar-20 11:20 PM

That is pretty minor compared to a nuclear disaster.

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 11:21 PM

True, but it adds up drastically over the time between how often nuclear disasters happen.

Ethora 07-Mar-20 11:21 PM

What do you have to disagree on with your party?

anoneymous 07-Mar-20 11:29 PM

I am far more libertarian than most of my party, so I disagree with most policies that highly involve government. Taxing some industries, and extremely strict abortion regulations being some examples.

@Ethora

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:08 AM

If anyone has questions for me, I’m available to answer them.

mk33F16 08-Mar-20 03:57 AM

What do you think we can do at the mexican border? @anoneymous

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 04:03 AM

I am a supporter of increasing security, on the border. But in addition to that, I believe that we should be making it more difficult for illegal immigrants to claim benefits like welfare. When it comes to those already here illegally, I say that we should deport the majority of them, as most knew that they were committing a crime by entering the country how they did, or knew that they couldn’t overstay their visa. We should not be rewarding people who knowingly broke the law, by giving them citizenship.

@mk33F16

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 06:17 AM

If re-elected, I will be truly committed to serving the people, and will take into account any recommendations for legislation that are from citizens, as long as they are within the principles of my party.

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?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 10:19 AM

You say you will be truly committed to serving the people yet you did not even bother to campaign for your seat.

How can our constituents believe you?

ADrewster 08-Mar-20 10:59 AM

I second @MTRX Gaming's question.

ADrewster 08-Mar-20 11:19 AM

@anoneymous

Cabin 08-Mar-20 11:27 AM

Do you believe that your record of legislating, in contrast to your opponents' lack of, shows more dedication to the position and the voters than their posters? @anoneymous

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 02:53 PM

@rat randy I oppose daylight savings time, as it is outdated

@MTRX Gaming campaigning is not very relevant to serving the people. You serve the people when you propose and pass meaningful legislation, not spend a bunch of time making posters.

@Cabin I absolutely believe that. It seems ridiculous that both my opponents were representatives in the past, and did virtually nothing, while I wrote and proposed a bill within two days that passed the house.

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 02:57 PM

You did not prove to the people why you deserve this seat. You not campaigning makes it look like you do not care about this seat as much as me and former representative Adrewster do.

Ben 08-Mar-20 02:58 PM

@MTRX Gaming Who do you think is your most viable opponent in this race?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:00 PM

I believe former representative Adrewster is my most viable opponent in this race simply due to the fact that he actually cares about winning this seat just like I do. Representative anoneymous obviously does not care about this seat as he did not even bother to take the time and campaign for it.

Ben 08-Mar-20 03:00 PM

Thank you.

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:00 PM

No problem

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:00 PM

And you basically doing nothing while you were representative makes it look like you don’t care about the country @MTRX Gaming

Cabin 08-Mar-20 03:00 PM

@anoneymous do you feel that the hours spent on this debate stage suggest you care about maintaining the support of the people?

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anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:01 PM

Yes. It is true that I did not campaign, but I have spend a very long time talking in this debate, and being completely transparent about my platform.

Spent*

Cabin 08-Mar-20 03:02 PM

Do you have any plans for early in this term, since you were so efficient in your brief time in the House?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:02 PM

That was in the past Representative and I apologize for not submitting legislation. But I have changed and have many plans to make this country greater than it ever has been. It is very disappointing that you keep on pointing out mistakes in the past. Over time people learn from their mistakes and they get stronger just like I have.

Cabin 08-Mar-20 03:03 PM

@MTRX Gaming do you believe that records don't matter? That politicians who have been voted out of office for failing to work for the voters should be forgiven by the time the next election rolls around?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:04 PM

I plan on creating a bill for farm owners rights ASAP, as I heard from one of our citizens that that is a serious issue @Cabin

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:04 PM

Everybody deserves a second chance.

Cabin 08-Mar-20 03:05 PM

But why are you a better choice than the only candidate in this race with a record of actually helping the people who are voting today?

Ben 08-Mar-20 03:06 PM

Question for @MTRX Gaming @anoneymous: Do you think that the extreme closeness and bitterness of this race says anything about political division in our country?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:06 PM

Because Representative anoneymous is not even trying nearly as hard to be elected as he did last time. He obviously does not care about this seat anymore and cannot be trusted by our constituents.

Ben 08-Mar-20 03:08 PM

@ADrewster May also answer the question if he’s around

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:08 PM

I think that this race is how it is, because of the fallout between the federalists and the conservatives. This does seem to be about political division, but at the same time our parties agree on many things. For this reason, I think the bitterness is just everyone really wanting to get elected

Ben 08-Mar-20 03:09 PM

I’ve got a followup on all of that for the candidates if it’s alright, once they’ve answered

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:09 PM

@Ben there is a lot of political division in this country and I do believe that the extreme closeness and bitterness of this race says something about political division in this country. It is really disappointing that this race has to be full of fighting because before anoneymous came back to debate it was calm with no fighting and now it is complete chaos

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:10 PM

I have spent a long time on the debate stage. I do not believe that making campaign posters is the most important thing to show you are the best fit for a position, because all they are is a picture with a few words on them. Debating is when your true beliefs really come to show.

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:12 PM

It is not only about posters @anoneymous campaigns are meant to interact with your constituents and prove to them that you are worthy of being elected or re elected.

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:12 PM

Can I not prove that through debating? Is it necessary for me to make 5 posters about global warming to get elected?

rat randy 08-Mar-20 03:13 PM

@anoneymous Do you believe you have connected enough with the voters to win this? It seems like Mr. Gaming has spent and invested a lot of time, is that not a good thing for the country to have a politician that connects?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:15 PM

Are you forgetting about rallies too? Where you get the chance to speak to your constituents.

ADrewster 08-Mar-20 03:15 PM

@Ben I believe that the intensity of this race is a good and bad thing for our country. It is good that there are multiple candidates who care about our country. However, it goes to show how partisan and divisive this nation's politics have become. This is why, if elected, I will attempt to unify our country, and bring it to where it was during the Kennedy Presidency: Much overlap and bipartisanship between members of different countries.

Ben 08-Mar-20 03:15 PM

Thank you.

ADrewster 08-Mar-20 03:15 PM

By countries I meant to say parties.

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:16 PM

The people of the north cannot trust somebody that is not willing to take the time to reach out and connect with their constituents.

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:16 PM

I believe I have shown my true beliefs in this campaign, and in my history as representative. After that point, it is the choice of the voters to decide if I connected with them enough. I do not believe that Mr. MTRX Gaming has invested too much time being useful, since he spend much of his campaign spreading false information about my beliefs on climate change.

Ben 08-Mar-20 03:16 PM

@MTRX Gaming @ADrewster @anoneymous My followup: Do you believe that this race, or any others, is/are a referendum on the new Conservative Party?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:17 PM

How can you show your true beliefs in a campaign if you did not even campaign yourself? (edited)

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:18 PM

Is debating for hours not a part of my campaign?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:19 PM

You have debated that you do not believe that climate change and global warming is not a threat to our society.

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:19 PM

To some extent yes, but I believe it is more just a referendum on the individual candidates to see how much people trust them @Ben

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:19 PM

You believe we should do nothing about it.

How could our constituents trust you if you will not do anything about this issue?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:21 PM

I believe that it isn’t some doomsday threat, that is about to end the world. Not that it is a threat to nobody. I have however told you multiple times that we should be adapting to the changes it brings, which I would say is not nothing. I have also pushed for more nuclear and hydroelectric power, over the course of this campaign.

rat randy 08-Mar-20 03:22 PM

Does not nuclear energy harm the environment and its people even further through the uranium rods?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:23 PM

First off you did not even take the time to campaign and reach out and connect with our constituents. Second off you do not believe in the threat of global warming and climate change as it could be prevented but you do not want to open your eyes to reality and believe this.

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:23 PM

How does it do that? We aren’t Russia. We store nuclear waste safely and securely in this country @rat randy. It’s only harmful if those managing the reactor are careless, and we must have rules to make sure they aren’t.

You cannot prevent climate change. It is a natural part of the cycle of the planet. We may be able to reduce the human factor, but we cannot prevent climate change @MTRX Gaming.

Ben 08-Mar-20 03:25 PM

@anoneymous Why should right-wing voters support the Federalists over the new Conservative Tea Party insurgency?

rat randy 08-Mar-20 03:26 PM

@anoneymous Please explain then the increase in air related issues and illnesses? Explain how 90% of nuclear uranium rods are spent and thrown out in to our country’s oceans. How do you explain the 1K people who suffered from workplace related radiation issues? Is that safe to you?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:26 PM

Global warming is climate change and global warming is caused by air pollution and all of the nasty things humans put into the air every single year. This can be prevented but you do not want to believe this

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:26 PM

Because the federalists have long stood for principle, and the conservatives leaving had no really logical basis, considering the great hospitality of the federalist leadership @Ben

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:27 PM

Why wouldn’t you be willing to support the use of solar energy and the use of more windmills @anoneymous?

Why would you have to go straight to nuclear when there are other safer options?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:27 PM

@rat randy air around nuclear power plants is far cleaner than air around coal power plants. We do store almost all of our nuclear waste safely, and I would support cracking down on those who break the rules.

rat randy 08-Mar-20 03:27 PM

Is Senator Pon Raul’s petty attacks on opponents considered hospitable? Do you justify bullying within politics? Please tell me the hospitality of that.

Ben 08-Mar-20 03:28 PM

@anoneymous Do you support your Party Chair and House Speaker CabinFever’s ruthless attempts to keep Federalist control over conservative areas with gutter attacks on Conservative candidates? (edited)

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:28 PM

“Global warming is climate change and global warming is caused by air pollution and all of the nasty things humans put into the air every single year. This can be prevented but you do not want to believe this” It really isn’t caused by air pollution at all. That is a separate issue @MTRX Gaming. I would suggest you research this cause you are so passionate about, a little bit more.

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:30 PM

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/global-warming-101

Global Warming 101

Everything you wanted to know about our changing climate but were too afraid to ask.

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:30 PM

Solar is not a viable option for consistent power in many parts on the nation, where there isn’t much sunlight during parts of the year like winter. It also costs a lot for solar panels. When it comes to windmills, they are not viable in many places, don’t produce as much energy, and kill many birds.

rat randy 08-Mar-20 03:30 PM

What is your opinion on your party’s officials bullying and harassing people in to submission? How do you expect to make the house once again a Bi-Partisan assembly, yet alone the country?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:31 PM

Don’t you believe that windmills and solar energy would be a safer option @anoneymous ?

Another question for you @anoneymous

Why didn’t you campaign for your seat this time around?

Cabin 08-Mar-20 03:34 PM

@Ben @rat randy if you have questions regarding my conduct, take them to my debate

Ben 08-Mar-20 03:34 PM

I was asking if he endorsed them.

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:35 PM

The Federalist Party has always accepted opinions from all across the spectrum. For any attacking messages within our party, I apologize, but nobody has forced you to conform with a single opinion. @Ben.

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:35 PM

Will you please answer my questions @anoneymous

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:35 PM

@MTRX Gaming they are marginally safer, but the costs outweigh the benefits

Ben 08-Mar-20 03:36 PM

@anoneymous thank you but I’ve got a very simple question, once you’re ready.

rat randy 08-Mar-20 03:36 PM

And do you think that nuclear would be cheap?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:36 PM

Can you also answer my second question please.

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:37 PM

Because I have other responsibilities than campaigning, that I must put first. Those unfortunately took up the time when I should have been putting up posters, but that is reality. I am however still very committed to serving the people of North and this country well.

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:38 PM

What responsibilities took up so much time to the point where you could not campaign? (edited)

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:39 PM

@rat randy well, we should use free public land as incentive to companies, to pursued them into investing in nuclear.

rat randy 08-Mar-20 03:39 PM

Where do you assume we would get this land?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:39 PM

I am not going to get into my personal life on this debate stage @MTRX Gaming

We already have it @rat randy. 40% of the country is public land.

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:41 PM

If these responsibilities take up so much time then how can our constituents trust you to be productive in the House of Representatives for a second term?

rat randy 08-Mar-20 03:41 PM

And we are going to just magically use this land for polluting the world, and potentially risk thousands of acres that could be used for libraries, schools, homeless shelters, things that benefit our nation and its people? And how do you think that is constitutional?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:41 PM

Because not everything happens consistently

@MTRX Gaming

Ben 08-Mar-20 03:42 PM

May I have the floor to ask a question to @anoneymous? (edited)

Sir, are you a conspiracy theorist?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:43 PM

@rat randy how does one of the cleanest power sources pollute the world? There’s also a reason that there aren’t libraries and such stuff on that land. Also, how does clean power not benefit the nation and its people?

What do you mean? @Ben

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:43 PM

Are you asking the audience questions?

Ben 08-Mar-20 03:43 PM

Answer how you feel Sir

It’s just a simple question.

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:44 PM

No. I do not believe myself to be a conspiracy theorist.

Somewhat rhetorically, yes @MTRX Gaming

Ben 08-Mar-20 03:45 PM

Thank you for answering.

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:45 PM

It is their job to ask you questions about policy and opinions not your job to ask them.

rat randy 08-Mar-20 03:46 PM

The process may be clean, however what about the statistical evidence that the aftermath is harmful? What do you suppose that they do with the rods, eat them? And did you know, according to studies by Harvard and Yale, nuclear power is 40% more likely to cause an injury than any other source? What about the land that can be put to better use? Do you expect to have government employees on site to control private enterprise and make sure they do what you want? Is that not a communist principle? (edited)

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:46 PM

They are called rhetorical questions. You say them when you don’t want an answer, you just want to prove a point about logic @MTRX Gaming

Ethora 08-Mar-20 03:49 PM

When you do get elected do you even have a plan for the nuclear disaster you are setting up? The danger of not only a meltdown but even storing the waste is too high to not have a plan.

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:49 PM

@rat randy If the land had better use, why wouldn’t we have used it for that. The odds of a nuclear disaster are extremely small, and the power plants only get safer, as our engineering improves. I somewhat doubt those studies, or at least that they are that simple. I expect that companies will follow the regulations in their own interest, so they can make money with minimal risk.

I would be in support of the construction of a new nuclear waste storage facility

Ethora 08-Mar-20 03:50 PM

How would it be constructed do not let harmful effects radiate outside the containment zone?

rat randy 08-Mar-20 03:52 PM

Do you have first hand experience with nuclear energy, if so, what is it?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:52 PM

I am not personally an expert on nuclear containment, but radiation blocking materials such as lead, concrete, paper and others.

rat randy 08-Mar-20 03:52 PM

@MTRX Gaming What do you plan to do to limit pollution from power plants?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:53 PM

No, I do not have first hand experience with nuclear energy. I don’t see how that is relevant however

rat randy 08-Mar-20 03:53 PM

Then why are the claims you make about it legitimate, and how can we trust that you know what you are talking about?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:54 PM

Well I support solar energy and solar power over power plants as they pollute the air. So I would like to use solar energy and solar power more and use power plants less.

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:54 PM

Not having experience with it, doesn’t mean I haven’t researched it.

Ethora 08-Mar-20 03:55 PM

What research did you do?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:55 PM

Documentaries, looking into the history of nuclear disasters, looking at how we can contain radiation, looking at how these plants function

Ethora 08-Mar-20 03:56 PM

Did any of this result in communication with nuclear experts?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 03:56 PM

Your party member referred to using land wisely. Do you believe that using solar does that, since it creates less energy per square mile in many areas, compared to nuclear power @MTRX Gaming?

I have not contacted any nuclear experts directly, but before submitting any legislation regarding the subject, of course I will contact experts in the field.

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 03:58 PM

Do you have any proof to back up your claim of “solar energy creates less energy per square mile”?

I am also not saying that we should stop using nuclear power all together. But I believe we should use more solar energy and more solar power.

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 04:03 PM

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/infographic-how-much-power-does-nuclear-reactor-produce

INFOGRAPHIC: How Much Power Does A Nuclear Reactor Produce?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 04:05 PM

Yes but do you believe that this is the safest option?

Cabin 08-Mar-20 04:05 PM

@MTRX Gaming will you now agree that nuclear is the most efficient source?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 04:07 PM

There are marginally safer options, but the benefit of nuclear outweighs the risk, since nuclear power will just get even more safe, when we create new reactors, and a new waste facility.

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 04:10 PM

I will agree that it is the most efficient but it is not the safest and that is why I partially disagree with it.

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 04:17 PM

So should we go against what one of your party members said, and use more land for power then stuff like schools and libraries?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 04:19 PM

No

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 04:22 PM

Alright then what do you support for energy production?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 04:24 PM

I support nuclear power and solar power.

Ben 08-Mar-20 04:26 PM

@anoneymous Do you think that your views on climate change or energy disqualify you?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 04:28 PM

I don’t understand how they would. It seems silly to be seen as “disqualified”, because I believe there are more important issues than climate change, and because I believe in the best forms of power generation.

Ben 08-Mar-20 04:55 PM

Thank you.

rat randy 08-Mar-20 04:55 PM

@anoneymous What is your opinion on the words and phrases Cabin has been using, and do you endorse this way of trying to win?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 04:57 PM

Twitter is a social media app. You’re taking it overly seriously. Also, there’s nothing wrong with it if it’s the truth

Ben 08-Mar-20 04:57 PM

@anoneymous Do you think that Cabin is a uniting leader?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 05:01 PM

Is Cabin necessarily uniting in opinion? No, but he does his job in Congress well, and allows and respects the opinions of everyone in the party, even if he may criticize them.

April 08-Mar-20 05:01 PM

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

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 05:02 PM

Yes I do.

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 05:02 PM

No. I greatly oppose it.

I’m not sure how Mr. MTRX can support it, if he identifies with a right wing party though, since it is literally redistribution of wealth.

Maybe he should join the socialists?

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 05:05 PM

I retract my statement.

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Ben 08-Mar-20 06:06 PM

Question for @anoneymous

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 06:06 PM

Yes?

Ben 08-Mar-20 06:07 PM

What are your basic thoughts and views on the Second Amendment and gun rights?

rat randy 08-Mar-20 06:07 PM

What is your opinion on the distribution of narcotics across the southern border, and what do you plan to do about it?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 06:11 PM

@Ben I am very libertarian when it comes to gun laws. I want virtually all guns and arms to be legal. I would say that there should be licensing for explosive weapons like RPGs, but for normal firearms, they should all be available with with just a background check. By normal firearms I mean shotguns, handguns, fully automatic firearms, rifles, etc. It is every innocent person’s right to carry a firearm, in my opinion.

Ben 08-Mar-20 06:11 PM

Thank you.

rat randy 08-Mar-20 06:11 PM

Opinion on the death penalty and corporal punishment?

Ben 08-Mar-20 06:11 PM

What are your thoughts on potential new amendments to the Constitution?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 06:12 PM

@rat randy we should end the drug war. If we do that, then cartels will go out of business, drugs will be safer, and people will be less afraid to get help with addiction.

I’m open to them @Ben

Ben 08-Mar-20 06:12 PM

What new ones would you support @anoneymous?

rat randy 08-Mar-20 06:12 PM

So if we legalize drugs, less people will do it? Is that your argument?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 06:13 PM

Less people will get hurt from drugs. Not less people will necessarily do it.

rat randy 08-Mar-20 06:13 PM

Does it somehow lower the lethality rate if it is legal?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 06:13 PM

The death penalty is good for the most serious crimes, as we should not pay for people’s life long prison sentences with tax money. If we figure out an alternative, I would support it.

rat randy 08-Mar-20 06:14 PM

But do two wrongs make a right? Why is it good to take a person’s life, criminal or citizen?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 06:14 PM

There would be less drug trade violence, and drugs would be less likely to be laced with something dangerous, since they could be distributed by reputable companies

@Ben further property rights, a balanced budget amendment, private business rights, etc @Ben

Ben 08-Mar-20 06:16 PM

Okay, thank you.

@Ben further property rights, a balanced budget amendment, private business rights, etc @Ben

@MTRX Gaming What do you think of these ideas? (edited)

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 06:18 PM

@rat randy it isn’t good. It is just preferable in my opinion, rather than robbing citizens to pay for their prison sentences.

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 06:19 PM

I support those ideas @Ben

Ben 08-Mar-20 06:19 PM

Thank you. Nice that you two agree.

MTRX Gaming 08-Mar-20 06:23 PM

However I do not agree with his stance on distribution of narcotics across the southern border.

ADrewster 08-Mar-20 06:26 PM

No race is a referendum on any Party, that honor can go to how many people register as members of this new Party.

I support a small universal basic income (of like $100 per month).

Ben 08-Mar-20 06:30 PM

@anoneymous Could you elaborate on a property rights amendment?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 06:39 PM

Making it so private property cannot be taken by the government without the consent of the owner, regardless if compensation is offered. Also, prohibiting high amounts of government regulation on what a property owner can do on their property. I’m open to other ideas, also.

rat randy 08-Mar-20 06:41 PM

Did you not suggest that the government should give land but make sure that they do what they want with it, in this case, nuclear power plant? Doesn’t that counteract your proposal?

anoneymous 08-Mar-20 06:45 PM

No. When referring to nuclear power plants, they must follow the safety regulations of the government to export power out of the property. There is no contradiction.