Post by Vitxalmour Conductour on May 19, 2012 21:14:47 GMT -6
I sat down with Benitian senatorial candidate Iason Taiwos this evening and conducted a quick followup interview following his long awaited answer to a question I posed to him some time ago. Being a close friend of M:sr Taiwos, I attempted to make up for that bias by being rude and confrontational.
You once stated that:
...I rarely consider the fact that I am a Benitian... Given this lack of enthusiasm on your part, why should the people of Benito vote for you?[/b]
When I posted that, it was honestly the way I felt. I’m not sure how close the nearest Benitian at that time lived to me, but I know there was probably no chance in [enceida] I might one day bump into them at the 7-Eleven. When I was the only Talossan in my area, I really felt no closer to other Benitians than I did to any other Talossans. And as a newer citizen, I was interested in getting to know as many Talossans as I could, regardless of their province. Hence, my province was not that important in my being a Talossan at that time.
That changed when Isuckered coerced got you [Vitxalmour Conductour] to join Talossa. Finally I could share Talossa with someone I actually see frequently. That got me more interested in Benito, as I now had a fellow Benitian nearby.
My schemes and dreams and ideas might be merely delusions of grandeur at this point, but I’d love to see a day when there are enough citizens of Talossa that no one is simply some poor isolated cybercit. I envision communities of Benitians, able to gather together at a nearby or not-too-distant bar or resturaunt, and be able to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow citizens over a pint or two.
Well over a decade ago, I developed an interest in ancient Rome. Somehow or another, I discovered there existed an online micronation of fellow Rome enthusiasts, Nova Roma. Like Talossa, Nova Roma viewed itself as a separate nation, and had all its own laws, territorial divisions and what-not. You could even choose a Roman name – mine was Decimus Alexandrius Tasius – and the use of Latin was encouraged. Eventually I grew bored of Ancient Rome and quickly became an inactive citizen, but not before I received a postcard in the mail from Nova Roma, inviting me to come and meet with other citizens at an Italian restaurant maybe 30 miles from where I lived. I was impressed that there were enough people into this that I could even get such an invitation!
I eventually lost interest in Ancient Rome, and had forgotten about my two month long involvement with Nova Roma, so much so that I failed to mention it in my “micronation info” section on my application for Talossan citizenship. But Nova Roma had enough citizens that actual coins were minted and postcards inviting citizens to gatherings were mailed out. I would love for Talossa to one day do the same.
We have a great thing going on here! Our own unique culture, our beautiful language, and the chance for anyone to become an involved and active citizen with a real say in what goes on in the day-to-day operation of our government. And Talossa obviously has the coolest people on earth actively involved in it!
One of my aims, should I be elected Senetor or not, will be to get word of Talossa “out on the streets.” And more more immediately important, help make Benito into a province that will be the envy of all other provinces.
Regardless of the outcome of this election, I promise to support my current opponent, Istefan PerÞonest, in his noble efforts to make the minting of Talossan coins and the production of Talossan stamps a reality. And more importantly, I will continue to do my utmost to promote our wonderful Kingdom.
You say having Benitians nearby makes you feel closer to Benito. What are your opinions on the discussions taking place over the RUMP promise to raise conversation on immigration processes?[/b]
I’m all for raising conversations.
You say you got bored of “Nova Roma,” are your fellow Talossans in danger of being forgotten in a cloud of boredom as well?[/b]
I’m closing in on my first anniversary as a Talossan, a little over a month shy of it at this point, and I can only say my enthusiasm for Talossa grows daily. Nova Roman culture was pretty much dictated by “Antiquus Roma”…not really much space to contribute new ideas to an association whose sole raison d’être is the modern recreation of an ancient society. Talossa is fresh and young enough that we are able to be Talossan without being guided by the dead hand of the past.
What do you think of your opponent, Istefan PerÞonest?[/b]
He’s got some swell ideas and seems like a decent upstanding gentleman. He’s definitely my second choice. It’s nice to know Þat Þe worst case scenario for me is Þat my province is represented by a capable and intelligent Senator.
You once once stated:...I'm disenfranchised to the point where I have absolutely no interest in politics, and don't give a crap who runs for anything. I'm to the point where I regard people running for any kind of office as probably having something wrong with them, deep down... What is wrong with you, deep down?[/b]
I was actually referring to a particular arena of extra-Talossan politics, but I’d say my love of currency, my taste in friends and my internet connection are pretty bad.
…and your sense of humour?[/b]
If trees were Catholic, would they have Larch-Bishops?
…[/b]
Debate rages over the 2007 Arestadâ, do you prefer classic or modern orthography?[/b]
I like the aesthetic appeal of classic orthography but find it cumbersome in use. I can say the same for classic Englisċ orthography.
At this point we were interrupted by a few future Dandelions and ended the interview. I did not let him kiss the babies, though hands were shaken.
You once stated that:
When I posted that, it was honestly the way I felt. I’m not sure how close the nearest Benitian at that time lived to me, but I know there was probably no chance in [enceida] I might one day bump into them at the 7-Eleven. When I was the only Talossan in my area, I really felt no closer to other Benitians than I did to any other Talossans. And as a newer citizen, I was interested in getting to know as many Talossans as I could, regardless of their province. Hence, my province was not that important in my being a Talossan at that time.
That changed when I
My schemes and dreams and ideas might be merely delusions of grandeur at this point, but I’d love to see a day when there are enough citizens of Talossa that no one is simply some poor isolated cybercit. I envision communities of Benitians, able to gather together at a nearby or not-too-distant bar or resturaunt, and be able to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow citizens over a pint or two.
Well over a decade ago, I developed an interest in ancient Rome. Somehow or another, I discovered there existed an online micronation of fellow Rome enthusiasts, Nova Roma. Like Talossa, Nova Roma viewed itself as a separate nation, and had all its own laws, territorial divisions and what-not. You could even choose a Roman name – mine was Decimus Alexandrius Tasius – and the use of Latin was encouraged. Eventually I grew bored of Ancient Rome and quickly became an inactive citizen, but not before I received a postcard in the mail from Nova Roma, inviting me to come and meet with other citizens at an Italian restaurant maybe 30 miles from where I lived. I was impressed that there were enough people into this that I could even get such an invitation!
I eventually lost interest in Ancient Rome, and had forgotten about my two month long involvement with Nova Roma, so much so that I failed to mention it in my “micronation info” section on my application for Talossan citizenship. But Nova Roma had enough citizens that actual coins were minted and postcards inviting citizens to gatherings were mailed out. I would love for Talossa to one day do the same.
We have a great thing going on here! Our own unique culture, our beautiful language, and the chance for anyone to become an involved and active citizen with a real say in what goes on in the day-to-day operation of our government. And Talossa obviously has the coolest people on earth actively involved in it!
One of my aims, should I be elected Senetor or not, will be to get word of Talossa “out on the streets.” And more more immediately important, help make Benito into a province that will be the envy of all other provinces.
Regardless of the outcome of this election, I promise to support my current opponent, Istefan PerÞonest, in his noble efforts to make the minting of Talossan coins and the production of Talossan stamps a reality. And more importantly, I will continue to do my utmost to promote our wonderful Kingdom.
You say having Benitians nearby makes you feel closer to Benito. What are your opinions on the discussions taking place over the RUMP promise to raise conversation on immigration processes?[/b]
I’m all for raising conversations.
You say you got bored of “Nova Roma,” are your fellow Talossans in danger of being forgotten in a cloud of boredom as well?[/b]
I’m closing in on my first anniversary as a Talossan, a little over a month shy of it at this point, and I can only say my enthusiasm for Talossa grows daily. Nova Roman culture was pretty much dictated by “Antiquus Roma”…not really much space to contribute new ideas to an association whose sole raison d’être is the modern recreation of an ancient society. Talossa is fresh and young enough that we are able to be Talossan without being guided by the dead hand of the past.
What do you think of your opponent, Istefan PerÞonest?[/b]
He’s got some swell ideas and seems like a decent upstanding gentleman. He’s definitely my second choice. It’s nice to know Þat Þe worst case scenario for me is Þat my province is represented by a capable and intelligent Senator.
You once once stated:
I was actually referring to a particular arena of extra-Talossan politics, but I’d say my love of currency, my taste in friends and my internet connection are pretty bad.
…and your sense of humour?[/b]
If trees were Catholic, would they have Larch-Bishops?
…[/b]
Debate rages over the 2007 Arestadâ, do you prefer classic or modern orthography?[/b]
I like the aesthetic appeal of classic orthography but find it cumbersome in use. I can say the same for classic Englisċ orthography.
At this point we were interrupted by a few future Dandelions and ended the interview. I did not let him kiss the babies, though hands were shaken.
