The following article is part of a series on the Chief of State election in collaboration with the Organization of Independent Media.
To kick off this paper's coverage of the ongoing Chief of State election, I spoke with HEM, current Deputy CoS and Grand Admiral, one of the candidates running. There will be future coverage in the form of another interview, and some polling, so watch this space for future developments. And now, here is the interview!
We are still surrounded by many Independent-minded friends and allies, and together we have to figure out how to promote the next generation of Independence to other regions. What are the values that unite us with our friends? Oftentimes it's rich cultures, democracy, active off-site platforms, etc. How do we wrap all of that into our ideological story and then tell it? That's the big question, and it's one I don't think we can realistically answer in only one term, but we definitely need to start.
I've never been afraid to make waves and go against the grain when I think an idea needs to be said even if it'll be unpopular. But I never want to become jaded and contrarian just for the lulz. My platform is a basic reflection of what I see our Councils as needing, and I hope to execute that agenda at a high level to keep the popularity flowing
Really, I don't know what I'd do with my time...
To kick off this paper's coverage of the ongoing Chief of State election, I spoke with HEM, current Deputy CoS and Grand Admiral, one of the candidates running. There will be future coverage in the form of another interview, and some polling, so watch this space for future developments. And now, here is the interview!
I mean, putting aside my long-ish career in the region, it seems like the next logical step for my career over the past year. I served two terms as Minister of Foreign Affairs, nearly two terms as Grand Admiral, so I feel equipped to take the wheel and push some of the positive changes I've promoted at a higher level.
No. But to be fair, it hasn't truly been at its strongest point since defender interests realized the danger of an ideology agnostic affiliation to their bottom line and worked to polarize Independence.
We are still surrounded by many Independent-minded friends and allies, and together we have to figure out how to promote the next generation of Independence to other regions. What are the values that unite us with our friends? Oftentimes it's rich cultures, democracy, active off-site platforms, etc. How do we wrap all of that into our ideological story and then tell it? That's the big question, and it's one I don't think we can realistically answer in only one term, but we definitely need to start.
I think the office needs to have a few more runs before we consider new reforms or changes. As for a non-structural change, though, I definitely want to bring more people into the foreign affairs dialogue, and would love the Chief of State to facilitate more conservations with the region about things going on in the world and hear what people's thoughts are on them.
Well, I've been apart of that popularity which is something I am super thankful for!
I've never been afraid to make waves and go against the grain when I think an idea needs to be said even if it'll be unpopular. But I never want to become jaded and contrarian just for the lulz. My platform is a basic reflection of what I see our Councils as needing, and I hope to execute that agenda at a high level to keep the popularity flowing
I think it will be easier because as you know, there's a lot of administrative tasks with the navy that takes up a ton of time. In the past, I've given a lot of public addresses and held lots of Q&As as President, and that's definitely something I'd want to continue as Chief of State. People in our region need to know what's going in, frankly because they deserve the right to chime in.
So long as this place keeps teaching me new things and providing me with fun experiences, you'll never get rid of me.
Really, I don't know what I'd do with my time...
Yay! Great interview!