SIMCAL

vtbub · 08-07-2003, 01:03 PM

With all the fun discussion of who is running for California and all, why not start a new game?

Some of you have been looking for a political sim, now here's your chance. Let's run California.

Here are some rules:

-Any FOFC member is considered a citizen of SIMCAL.

-The government of SIMCAL shall consist of a Governor, cabinet members of his choosing, and a Legislature.

-The Governor shall not serve more than 2 consecutive one month terms.

-Legislators may serve until they are defeated.

-An article of interest will be posted for discussion and possible legislation.

-The Governor may veto any legislation, but veto's may be overturned by a 2/3rds vote.

One house rule, I'm not allowed to run for Gov, but I am, as gamemaster, speaker of the house. I also can be removed by a 75% vote.

Interested?

illinifan999 · 08-07-2003, 01:05 PM

Cool.

digamma · 08-07-2003, 01:11 PM

Sounds like fun.

cuervo72 · 08-07-2003, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vtbub

-Any FOFC member is considered a citizen of SIMCAL.

-The government of SIMCAL shall consist of a Governor, cabinet members of his choosing, and a Legislature.

-The Governor shall not serve more than 2 consecutive one month terms.

-Legislators may serve until they are defeated.

-An article of interest will be posted for discussion and possible legislation.

-The Governor may veto any legislation, but veto's may be overturned by a 2/3rds vote.

And SkyDog, as the Supreme Court, has the power to overturn any legislation. Say if we were to pass a referendum allowing the use of Avatars, for instance.

mrskippy · 08-07-2003, 01:13 PM

I'm in. Here's my $3,500 and 65 signatures (plus a few extra just in case). I think I'll run as an independent.

Celeval · 08-07-2003, 01:13 PM

Hell, I'll run for the Legislature. Vote for me.

illinifan999 · 08-07-2003, 01:14 PM

When is this all gonna start?

korme · 08-07-2003, 01:14 PM

i'm down

Alan T · 08-07-2003, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Celeval
Hell, I'll run for the Legislature. Vote for me.

I fully expect my representive to get my football tickets for all Tech games this year....

If you can deliver, you have my vote!

vtbub · 08-07-2003, 01:16 PM

Hopefully if we can get enough to do a legislature, over the weekend.

Celeval · 08-07-2003, 01:17 PM

Sorry, CalTech doesn't have a football team. I'd be happy to work with you on getting tickets to women's fencing, though. (http://www.athletics.caltech.edu/)

Airhog · 08-07-2003, 01:18 PM

hmmm, well I will run for governor. I promise Abortions for some, and american flags for the rest!

Alan T · 08-07-2003, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Celeval
Sorry, CalTech doesn't have a football team. I'd be happy to work with you on getting tickets to women's fencing, though. (http://www.athletics.caltech.edu/)

nice!

tucker342 · 08-07-2003, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Airhog
hmmm, well I will run for governor. I promise Abortions for some, and american flags for the rest!

Well, you can't beat that! He gets my vote

Great idea for a game by the way

mrskippy · 08-07-2003, 01:29 PM

Nevermind the fact that CalTech is a private college, not a state-sponsored school. However I might be able to score you some tickets to a Cal Bears game.

mrsimperless · 08-07-2003, 01:30 PM

I wish to officially announce my gubernatorial bid as a libertarian candidate. Free pot and hookers for all! Well, not free but I'll try to get them legalized for y'ins.

Bee · 08-07-2003, 01:34 PM

myskippy has my vote as California governor (since I live in Virginia).

vtbub · 08-07-2003, 02:06 PM

Can we get this stickied?

mrsimperless · 08-07-2003, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vtbub
Can we get this stickied?

Let's not start stroking it so hard just quite yet...

I do like the idea though. Hopefully there will be participation.

sachmo71 · 08-07-2003, 02:12 PM

I'll run for governor also. This should be interesting.

cuervo72 · 08-07-2003, 02:22 PM

With a large potential number of candidates, there's going to have to be some sort of runoff, or possibly even primaries. Maybe we can divide the "parties" into odd/even. Or maybe candidates need to petition to get on the ballot (a thread could be a petition? we'd need a lot of threads).

vtbub · 08-07-2003, 02:34 PM

parties would be good.

Campaigning would be sweet.

mckerney · 08-07-2003, 02:55 PM

I'll do it.

Samdari · 08-07-2003, 04:00 PM

Is this roleplaying?

Can I be Gary Coleman?

Airhog, will you be legalizing 40th trimester abortions?

GrantDawg · 08-07-2003, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Alan T
I fully expect my representive to get my football tickets for all Tech games this year....

If you can deliver, you have my vote!

Don't worry, there are plenty of empty seats at every game (except when they host a school that actually has fans), so you don't need a connection to get tickets.

vtbub · 08-07-2003, 08:35 PM

Celeval · 08-07-2003, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GrantDawg
Don't worry, there are plenty of empty seats at every game (except when they host a school that actually has fans), so you don't need a connection to get tickets.

Aha, that must explain the record number of season tickets.

Kevin

lcjjdnh · 08-07-2003, 09:20 PM

I'd be interested in this

Ben E Lou · 08-07-2003, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cuervo72
And SkyDog, as the Supreme Court, has the power to overturn any legislation. Say if we were to pass a referendum allowing the use of Avatars, for instance.

Durn tootin'!

sterlingice · 08-07-2003, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Celeval
Sorry, CalTech doesn't have a football team. I'd be happy to work with you on getting tickets to women's fencing, though. (http://www.athletics.caltech.edu/)

Damn Title IX.

I mean, I'm down. Sounds like fun.

SI

CamEdwards · 08-07-2003, 09:54 PM

I feel like Riordan. I was going to run for Governor until I saw Satchmo threw his hat into the ring. I'll announce my intentions on the "Tonight Show" tomorrow evening.

If I do run, it will be on the "I just want to publicly debate Skippy" platform.

GrantDawg · 08-07-2003, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Celeval
Aha, that must explain the record number of season tickets.

Kevin

Scalpers ready to sell those seats to the vistors.

JeeberD · 08-08-2003, 12:40 AM

I hate politics. But this should be interesting...

MrBug708 · 08-08-2003, 12:45 AM

On a side note about Cal Tech, they did have a football team go undefeated back in the last 40's early 50's

cuervo72 · 08-08-2003, 07:04 AM

Another thought I had on this while driving home (hey, it's a long drive). For legislators, we could possibly break things up into districts. Say all members with id's ending in '0' could be a district, all ending in '1' another district, etc. Each would have one or two reps. Just a thought. To break ties, we could have the Speaker be independent of that - either the 11th or 21st member of the legislature. If the Speaker (at the moment vtbub) is voted out or steps down, he should be replaced by another current legislator who is elevated from his district. That district would then hold a replacement election.

Bonegavel · 08-08-2003, 07:40 AM

I will be a lobbyist. My group, called People for a freer SimCal, will give as many SIMcalMOLIANS to the candidate that promises to stop Illegal Simmigration.

Senator · 08-08-2003, 12:11 PM

It warms my heart to see mythical participation in the political system.

Bonegavel · 08-08-2003, 12:17 PM

We are all (at least the particpants of this thread) role-players at heart.

Airhog · 08-08-2003, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Samdari

Airhog, will you be legalizing 40th trimester abortions?

you forgot to sleep with me before asking that question

Airhog · 08-08-2003, 01:50 PM

If elected, I promise to recall all of the hookers that QS has.

Leonidas · 08-08-2003, 02:44 PM

I want to run as a independent from Hollywood whose main campaign issue is repealing the new Hollywood law outlawing the declawing of cats. Those little bastards need to be disarmed.

vtbub · 08-08-2003, 03:12 PM

OK, Work on this tomorrow.

Barkeep49 · 08-09-2003, 03:38 PM

I'd really like to be a part of this but am leaving on vacation for 6 days on Tuesday. I'd be open to any sort of role, wherever there is a space. While by nature a moderate, I would have no qualms about being either a lunatic lefty or raving righty if need be.

Senator · 08-09-2003, 04:23 PM

Is graft wrong in SIMCAL?

If not, count me in.

bertogarce · 08-09-2003, 09:25 PM

This sounds awesome! Count me in.

08-07-2003, 01:05 PM	#2
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	Cool. __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

08-07-2003, 01:14 PM	#7
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	When is this all gonna start? __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

08-07-2003, 01:16 PM	#10
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	Hopefully if we can get enough to do a legislature, over the weekend. __________________

08-07-2003, 01:18 PM	#12
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	hmmm, well I will run for governor. I promise Abortions for some, and american flags for the rest! __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

08-07-2003, 01:30 PM	#16
mrsimperless College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2003	I wish to officially announce my gubernatorial bid as a libertarian candidate. Free pot and hookers for all! Well, not free but I'll try to get them legalized for y'ins. __________________ "All I know is that smart women are hot. Susan Polgar beat me in 24 moves in a simultaneous exhbition. I slept with the scoresheet under my pillow." Off some dude's web site.

08-07-2003, 01:11 PM	#3
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Sounds like fun.

08-07-2003, 01:13 PM	#5
mrskippy Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: California	I'm in. Here's my $3,500 and 65 signatures (plus a few extra just in case). I think I'll run as an independent.

08-07-2003, 01:13 PM	#6
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Hell, I'll run for the Legislature. Vote for me.

08-07-2003, 01:14 PM	#8
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	i'm down

08-07-2003, 01:17 PM	#11
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Sorry, CalTech doesn't have a football team. I'd be happy to work with you on getting tickets to women's fencing, though. (http://www.athletics.caltech.edu/)

08-07-2003, 01:29 PM	#15
mrskippy Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: California	Nevermind the fact that CalTech is a private college, not a state-sponsored school. However I might be able to score you some tickets to a Cal Bears game.

08-07-2003, 01:34 PM	#17
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	myskippy has my vote as California governor (since I live in Virginia).

08-07-2003, 02:06 PM	#18
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	Can we get this stickied? __________________

08-07-2003, 02:12 PM	#20
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	I'll run for governor also. This should be interesting.

08-07-2003, 02:22 PM	#21
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	With a large potential number of candidates, there's going to have to be some sort of runoff, or possibly even primaries. Maybe we can divide the "parties" into odd/even. Or maybe candidates need to petition to get on the ballot (a thread could be a petition? we'd need a lot of threads). __________________ null

08-07-2003, 02:34 PM	#22
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	parties would be good. Campaigning would be sweet. __________________

08-07-2003, 02:55 PM	#23
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I'll do it.

08-07-2003, 04:00 PM	#24
Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	Is this roleplaying? Can I be Gary Coleman? Airhog, will you be legalizing 40th trimester abortions? __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

08-07-2003, 08:35 PM	#26
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	bump __________________

08-07-2003, 09:20 PM	#28
lcjjdnh College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NJ	I'd be interested in this

08-07-2003, 09:54 PM	#31
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	I feel like Riordan. I was going to run for Governor until I saw Satchmo threw his hat into the ring. I'll announce my intentions on the "Tonight Show" tomorrow evening. If I do run, it will be on the "I just want to publicly debate Skippy" platform. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

08-08-2003, 12:40 AM	#33
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I hate politics. But this should be interesting... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

08-08-2003, 12:45 AM	#34
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	On a side note about Cal Tech, they did have a football team go undefeated back in the last 40's early 50's

08-08-2003, 07:04 AM	#35
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Another thought I had on this while driving home (hey, it's a long drive). For legislators, we could possibly break things up into districts. Say all members with id's ending in '0' could be a district, all ending in '1' another district, etc. Each would have one or two reps. Just a thought. To break ties, we could have the Speaker be independent of that - either the 11th or 21st member of the legislature. If the Speaker (at the moment vtbub) is voted out or steps down, he should be replaced by another current legislator who is elevated from his district. That district would then hold a replacement election. __________________ null

08-08-2003, 07:40 AM	#36
Bonegavel Awaiting Further Instructions... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Macungie, PA	I will be a lobbyist. My group, called People for a freer SimCal, will give as many SIMcalMOLIANS to the candidate that promises to stop Illegal Simmigration. __________________

08-08-2003, 12:11 PM	#37
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	It warms my heart to see mythical participation in the political system. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

08-08-2003, 12:17 PM	#38
Bonegavel Awaiting Further Instructions... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Macungie, PA	We are all (at least the particpants of this thread) role-players at heart. __________________

08-08-2003, 01:50 PM	#40
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	If elected, I promise to recall all of the hookers that QS has. __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

08-08-2003, 02:44 PM	#41
Leonidas College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Anglia	I want to run as a independent from Hollywood whose main campaign issue is repealing the new Hollywood law outlawing the declawing of cats. Those little bastards need to be disarmed. __________________ Molon labe

08-08-2003, 03:12 PM	#42
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	OK, Work on this tomorrow. __________________

08-09-2003, 03:38 PM	#43
Barkeep49 Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Not too far away	I'd really like to be a part of this but am leaving on vacation for 6 days on Tuesday. I'd be open to any sort of role, wherever there is a space. While by nature a moderate, I would have no qualms about being either a lunatic lefty or raving righty if need be.

08-09-2003, 04:23 PM	#44
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Is graft wrong in SIMCAL? If not, count me in. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

08-09-2003, 09:25 PM	#45
bertogarce Mascot Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Boulder	This sounds awesome! Count me in.

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