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Wintermoot for Defender of the Realm
Topic Started: Mar 30 2017, 03:24 AM (271 Views)
Wintermoot Mar 30 2017, 03:24 AM Post #1
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 When it became clear that a special election would be needed, I spent a lot of time debating whether to run for Defender of the Realm. I've never seriously considered seeking a position of authority in the region, both because I'm already the leader of another region and because I felt that my best role here was to advise, as a member of the Assembly and later on to various Sovereigns as a member of their Cabinets.

Suffice to say that I don't take this decision to run lightly.

However, recent events have left me disturbed about the state of our regional security. Our Delegate abruptly left the region, our Vice-Delegate wasn't in any position to be able to receive the Delegacy, and because of that it fell to a Guardian who took actions that concerned the legitimate government and many people in the region, myself included. Our entire security apparatus failed, and had this been a serious coup with foreign support it's likely that we would now be fighting an uphill battle to liberate the region and restore control to this government...a battle that that could have very well been lost. The thought of what could have happened is what compelled me to run for this position.

Maybe we're lucky that it happened like this and now the problems are exposed so we have a chance to fix it before a more serious attempt comes by. I have to admit, I have no spectacular plan to build security, because I don't believe one is needed...what I feel is needed is some time and effort and personal care on the part of the person who is elected into this role.

I've swapped endorsements on my nation in the region since November, to the point that I'm now 9th in endorsements without the help of any telegrams or WFE instructions to endorse me, and I'll continue doing that. I'll make it a point to be in position to receive the Delegacy should the Sovereign resign, while hoping that it doesn't come to that this time. I'll continue to be active here on the forums daily, and I'll work with the government and community to develop a process to check that our Guardians are reasonably active and able to quickly respond to an emergency in the region, so that the Cosmic Council has the best data possible when it comes time to reconfirm them. I'll look into what other democratic GCRs are doing to enhance their security, and I'll also work to build on the endoswapping program that Altmoras had some initial success with during his term as Sovereign.

That doesn't mean that I won't be involved in other areas of the region too as a Citizen, but as Defender of the Realm my focus would be on security-related matters. I feel it's important that there's someone who makes that their primary focus in the region, and I feel that Constitutionally it's the Defender of the Realm who should maintain this focus...cause you know, it's a big part of defending the realm. :P

Thank you for your consideration, and best of luck to the other candidates running for this position. :)
Edited by Wintermoot, Mar 30 2017, 03:25 AM.
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Wintermoot Apr 7 2017, 05:29 AM Post #21
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 So the results of the special election are in. I can't say I'm not a little disappointed...I wouldn't have ran if I didn't believe that I could contribute to the position and the important role it plays in the region. Though it's not like I'm upset at having fewer responsibilities. :P

I would like to congratulate Doperland on his victory...I can't say I'm entirely surprised at the outcome, given that he competed so strongly against Altmoras for Sovereign a few months back. As I said when the election began, I would be happy to work with him to improve our region's security going forward.

But I mostly just wanted to thank everybody who supported me in the election...who believed in me and also felt I had something to contribute. Your support will not be forgotten, and for what it's worth I intend to make regional security a focus going forward as a Citizen and a member of the Cosmic Council. I have also put my name into consideration to become a Guardian, and hope to contribute my WA in that role if the Council sees fit to confirm my application once the Sovereign transition is complete. Maybe we can't all be Defender of the Realm, but as Citizens and as people who care about Lazarus, we can put a little time, effort, and care into our regional security, and in that regard I hope to become a model Citizen.

Thank you again!
-Winter
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Constie Apr 7 2017, 02:20 PM Post #22
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Wintermoot
Apr 7 2017, 05:29 AM
So the results of the special election are in. I can't say I'm not a little disappointed...I wouldn't have ran if I didn't believe that I could contribute to the position and the important role it plays in the region. Though it's not like I'm upset at having fewer responsibilities. :P

I would like to congratulate Doperland on his victory...I can't say I'm entirely surprised at the outcome, given that he competed so strongly against Altmoras for Sovereign a few months back. As I said when the election began, I would be happy to work with him to improve our region's security going forward.

But I mostly just wanted to thank everybody who supported me in the election...who believed in me and also felt I had something to contribute. Your support will not be forgotten, and for what it's worth I intend to make regional security a focus going forward as a Citizen and a member of the Cosmic Council. I have also put my name into consideration to become a Guardian, and hope to contribute my WA in that role if the Council sees fit to confirm my application once the Sovereign transition is complete. Maybe we can't all be Defender of the Realm, but as Citizens and as people who care about Lazarus, we can put a little time, effort, and care into our regional security, and in that regard I hope to become a model Citizen.

Thank you again!
-Winter
You deserved to win. Please run again
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