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  1. I play Diana Jones, senate leader for the democratic party, and for a long time, past chairwoman of the democratic party. I'd say I'm socially more on the left side of the spectrum, but I am economically a lot more right. Although, I'm also not American, I'm Dutch, and our right-wing is still more on the US democratic side. I think many Europeans miss that little critical point: the majority of western Europe's right wing is still more left than the US's left wing. Still, I do try to RP what my character would feel, and not what I would feel. I'm going hard against the death penalty because the leader of the democratic party won't bow to that, not because I OOC feel that it's the most important issue right now. Initially, it was because of my other character. I was RPing a black teenager who was very enthusiastic about changing the world for the better, and that demographic doesn't really align with the conservative mindset of the republican party. From there, I came to be in charge of the party, made a character more suitable for that position, and here I am. There have been times where I've considered making a Republican character. I think it'd be very fun, you can do a lotta stuff when you approach stuff from the other side. I'd enjoy it, but I have to maintain my side of things, and I'm enjoying this as well. I mean, everything affects everything. It's impossible to say that your OOC views do absolutely not affect your IC views. I see myself as someone who can detach the two very well and I don't get emotional over RP or anything like that. I see my IC political opponents as my OOC friends, and us in SAGOV, no matter which side of the aisle we're on, we're all on very good terms with each other. But I'm not gonna sit here and say I'm totally immune to IC and OOC mixing. My character would not have certain ideas about the economy if I wasn't educated in economics. I would not play a character who is deeply concerned with racial issues if I didn't grow up thinking about those. I put a spin on it and I adjust accordingly to the character I play, but still. Even if I'd play a fascist, I'd probably still have their mindset revolve around the things that I know much about, and then that affects me and I affect my character. And so on, and so forth. As for the whole other debate as to why the Republican party is in the majority and the Democratic party is in the minority, well, y'know, it's how it went. San Andreas was a blue state for most of the 21st century so far, but a few completely explainable factors turned the tables, and we are facing the consequences. I recognize the issue that was brought up a few posts above where characters that you'd expect, in line with American tradition, to be a lot more democratic than they are. I don't mind, personally. I mean, hell, I'd love to be in charge, of course! I'd do a lotta wacky stuff if I had a majority in the senate. But I don't mind it. The IC situation now is a consequence of the IC situation then, and every little step along the way was RP'd out fine. It's not like we just bombed right into a massive Republican majority. Remember, the two elections ended in a 50/50 split. We just lost, and we lost because of a large number factors. One more thing I wanna emphasize: our IC opponents are not our OOC opponents. My character might call Hank Preston a rat, but OOC I'm sending him kisses. ily @NexusExodus. The political RP is not like a faction war where we both hate each other; it's a co-operative venture intended to create RP for the server. We try to create a story that the server can respond to and have interactions to. ok thanks bye
  2. Republican Chairman calls for Death after the return of the Death Penalty San Andreas, Los Santos - The San Andreas Democratic Party fiercely condemns a recent statement made by the Chairman of the Republican Party of Los Santos, Jonathan Spencer, on Facebrowser. Mr. Spencer's citation of Leviticus 20:13, a verse from the Bible, has raised concerns about its terrifying implications regarding the death penalty and the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. "If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads." -Jonathan Spencer, Chairman of the Republican Party of Los Santos San Andreas has become the first state in the history of the United States to reinstate the death penalty after having previously repealed it. The San Andreas Democratic Party is deeply concerned about this development and strongly condemns the decision to reintroduce such a flawed and unjust system. These concerns have been amplified after GOP Chairman Jonathan Spencer appeared to call for the death penalty against homosexuals, in what he quoted as a "straightforward teaching" of the Bible. It is in no way, shape or form acceptable to promote violence and discrimination towards any group of individuals. The Democratic Party calls upon our fellow citizens to join us in opposing the vile statements from Republican Chairman Jonathan Spencer, and call for his resignation from his seat. Sincerely and with a heavy heart, Your Obdt. St Diana Jones Senator of District 30 SAN ANDREAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY — OCTOBER 2023
  3. Senator Jones on the Passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein LOS SANTOS - Today, Senator Diana Jones released the following statement after the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein: “Dianne Feinstein was many things – a powerful, trailblazing U.S. Senator; an early voice for gun control; a leader in times of tragedy and chaos. But to me, she was a dear friend, a mentor, and a role model not only for me, but to many in my work environment for what a powerful, effective leader looks like. “She was a political giant, whose tenacity was matched by her grace. She broke down barriers and glass ceilings, but never lost her belief in the spirit of political cooperation. And she was a fighter — for the city, the state and the country she loved. Every race she won, she made history, but her story wasn’t just about being the first woman in a particular political office, it was what she did for San Andreas, and for America, with that power once she earned it. That’s what she should be remembered for. “There is simply nobody who possessed the strength, gravitas, and fierceness of Dianne Feinstein. I am deeply saddened by her passing, and we will mourn with her family in this difficult time.” Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein served as a United States senator from San Andreas for 31 years, from 1992 until her death in 2023. Since 1993, she had been the state's senior senator. A member of the Democratic Party, she served three terms as mayor of San Fierro from 1978 to 1988. SAN ANDREAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY — SEPTEMBER 2023
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  5. IN DEFENSE OF FAIRNESS AND LIFE: DEMOCRATS REJECT GOP DEATH PENALTY BILL The Senate Democratic Caucus strongly opposes Republican-led legislation to reinstitute the death penalty in San Andreas. If the “State Defense and Deterrence of Terrorism Act” is passed, San Andreas would become the first state in the union to reimpose the death penalty after its repeal. This sets a dangerous precedent for other states. Proponents of capital punishment argue that the death penalty would serve as a necessary deterrent. However, this is factually incorrect. Statistics show that states with the death penalty have higher rates of crime than states without the death penalty. Moreover, there is no evidence that suggests the number of murders per capita rose after the death penalty was abolished in San Andreas. Instead, reinstituting the death penalty will contribute to legal, financial, and administrative burdens on an already resource-strained justice system. Evidence shows that the death penalty is even more expensive than life in prison due to the extensive appeals process. Republicans affirm that the death penalty is a “silver bullet” to deal with crime in our state. This notion is not supported by evidence. Instead, more resources should be invested in prosecuting and dismantling criminal organizations that contribute most to the crime rate in our state. Moreover, more must be done to address the root causes of crime in society. Policies include investing in early intervention, educational opportunities, supporting a fair wage, union bargaining rights, and addressing disparities and inequities in our society. Senate Democrats have already taken steps to strengthen law enforcement and deterrence. Senators Jones has introduced the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Authorization Act to establish a fair, humane, and comprehensive corrections system. The law will ensure that those who violate the law are held accountable for their crimes. Moreover, by rehabilitating criminals through an effective parole system, the Department can help break the cycle of crime that plagues our communities. While the caucus sympathizes with victims of capital crimes and their desires for justice, we believe that capital punishment is not the solution. We cannot risk the possibility of an innocent person being executed, since there is no way to reverse that sentence. The justice system is not perfect. Innocent people have fallen through the cracks and have been wrongfully convicted of murder. Even today, with advances in DNA technology, individuals are wrongly convicted. The justice system is not (and never will be) perfect, and no reasonable person should claim that it is. The most permanent and ultimate punishment requires unrealistic expectations in the justice system. The Democratic Caucus will work tirelessly to build for ourselves and future generations a more equitable society and stronger justice system without resorting to disproven medieval forms of punishment. SAN ANDREAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY — SEPTEMBER 2023
  6. -1 Graffiti is also used for small businesses to make business signs. I think it's a great addition.
  7. Taking part in creating ULSA, SAGOV and the democrats with all the beautiful people involved in those beautiful projects. I mean, a bunch of beautiful people came together and built a few more blocks towards turning this game into an actual virtual society and I think that's pretty bad ass. Also playing a character for 4 years and getting them through college in real time while I still struggle to get my life together. My character has done more to fix their life than me.
  8. As the GTAW wiki explains, we live in a society. Particularly one with an extremely high conjuncture economy. Read the wiki on what that means, but the tldr of it is that there's not enough higher educated people for high end positions(directors, executives, etc), and not enough low end positions for the amount of lower educated people suited for them. This is also a problem irl in many economies. It's not at all unrealistic. GTAW is simply that to an extreme measure, which makes it a bit unrealistic, but the phenomenon of it is 100% real. What that has as a consequence is that these higher end positions will up their wages, to motivate people to seek an education to be able to fill those positions. So again, while GTAW has it to an extreme measure, it makes total sense in GTAWs state of the economic cycle for wages to be very high. Another thing that happens both irl and in GTAW is that in response to this, governments make the mistake of increasing poverty benefits, which sounds good on paper. And I'm not talking about SAGOV or LSGOV, I'm talking about the scripted 4k/hr standard benefits for script jobs, and the 500/hr unemployment bonuses. People don't like to acknowledge these things as ic, but acknowledging them is how you make sense of this economy: it's a populist decision made to give people more money because people like money, in an effort to increase favor for the government. But the consequence that that has is that it raises the high conjuncture of the economy. That means it makes the issue I mentioned at the start even bigger. That leads to inflation. That leads to increased wages and benefits. That leads to increased inflation. That leads to extreme wages and benefits. That leads to extreme inflation. Now we're at the part of GTAWs economy. You might think it's unrealistic, but it's not. It's happened before in many economies in the past all around the world. With all that said, I still do take the numbers given in GTAW as gameplay extremes and don't take them 100% IC. But I do acknowledge that there is a lot of inflation, because that's canon. Has been for years. Ps: for the economics buffs around, obviously this is a very simplified explanation of it all, don't crucify me
  9. The 2020 city elections, how they came to be, how they ended up, The Halford Chronicles. It was very engaging, very time consuming, and I played a character who was heavily stressed out by the campaigns which affected friendships and all that. It had layers, it was good. I enjoyed it a lot, and not just for the politics, but for the way the campaign affected my character's personal life. The mistakes that were made, the successes achieved. And it led to SAGOV which is nice! What started as just playing an activist teenager turned into creating a new government with brilliant people that to this day I still have amazing interactions with all the time. Also it canonically introduced the lizard people to GTAW lore so that's cool
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  11. Announcement of Danielle Bordeaux for Mayor To the People of San Andreas, The Democratic Party of San Andreas is delighted to announce the selection of Danielle Bordeaux as our official candidate for the upcoming Mayoral election in Los Santos. With her exceptional leadership qualities, unwavering dedication to public service, and a vision for a prosperous and inclusive Los Santos, Danielle Bordeaux embodies the values we hold dear. As Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of San Andreas, it is with great enthusiasm and optimism endorse Danielle Bordeaux as the torchbearer for our party in this critical mayoral race. A long-time resident of Los Santos, Danielle has a profound understanding of the issues faced by our vibrant city and has consistently demonstrated her commitment to improving the lives of its residents. As Medical Director of the Los Santos Department of Health and Human Services, Danielle spearheaded numerous initiatives to address the challenges of healthcare, medical response, professional integrity and social justice. As Director of Pillbox Hill Medical Center, Danielle defeated the odds by providing accessible health care to all of Los Santos. As President of Civil Oversight in SAPR, she ensured safety and transparency within the statewide agency. As Mayor, she will combine her experience and dedication to build a brighter tomorrow, creating a more equitable and sustainable city for all its inhabitants. Danielle Bordeaux's announcement poster as distributed on Facebrowser We invite all Democrats and concerned citizens to join us in supporting Danielle Bordeaux's candidacy and bringing positive change to Los Santos. Together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous, and united city that serves the interests of all its residents. I have the honor to be Your Obdt. St Diana Jones Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of San Andreas Senator of District 30 SAN ANDREAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY — MAY 2023
  12. Hugh-Gi-Oh

    Donald Gibson

    I thought he was funny. He made senate hearings funny and exciting and never stopped causing trouble. I like trouble, it makes RP funny and enjoyable. Shame he's gone
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