EBC Poll: Euro Approves of Inter-Regional Chat
As Senate elections approach, region favors IRC, generally approves of incumbents
Written by McEntire
With senate elections in 9 days and the current senate voting on the Inter-Regional Chat (IRC) proposal, Europeia approves of the job that this senate has done, and of the IRC itself. This poll was conducted over the last week, and saw 25 responses. First, we will re-cap respondents' opinions on the IRC, then move on to our senate approvals, and finally discuss the upcoming elections!
The Inter-Regional Chat
With a 52 percent majority, Europeians believe that we should have guaranteed representation on the administration/moderation team of the IRC. However, even in the event that we are not represented on the moderation team (which, we should note, is regarded by many FA experts as highly unlikely), a 48 percent plurality believe that we should still participate. In the case that we are not represented in administering and moderating the IRC, 40 percent of Europeians oppose our participation in it.
Finally, despite the political back-and-forth, 76 percent of Europeians plan to participate in the IRC. The myriad comments we received on this issue show a wide range of opinions, but respondents found consensus on the fact that they want to participate!
It's a no-brainer. I'm shocked by the opposition it's seeing.
Full support
euro may not have 'guaranteed' representation but the founding region veto will mean that every founding region is basically guaranteed at least one admin. this concern is overblown
We should participate no matter what.
I understand the hesitation but the admin selection process as it currently stands in the latest iteration is satisfactory for me.
I think it's neat
The debate could have been a lot worse than it ended up being, so I guess I'll say I'm happy with it. But man, we still have a long way to go when it comes to having regionwide debates and treating each other with respect.
I'm not super familiar with all the details but it seems like a good idea!
It seems like it was poorly communicated during Pichtonia's term, but that shouldn't stop us from being a part of the project and having a seat at the table.
Much of the Senate's discussion of this and the focus on a legal guarantee of representation is misplaced and fails to appreciate the text of the treaty as a whole. The treaty is set up in such a way that we can guarantee representation if we want it without the potential unwanted side effects of rigid representation quotas.
The idea that a sitting president would come in and basically poo poo a treaty with those signatories before saying "meh, I guess we should anyway" is embarrassing and hurts Europeia.
Pichto was bad at negotiating it, Calvin has been good, and I don't think we should have guaranteed administration either way, we need to trust the others. Besides, we're better off in it either way
It has been poorly handled from an FA standpoint, and unfortunately most of that appears to have been a conscious decision from Pichtonia - MoFA not involved, ignoring Senate concerns etc. And there are some concerning omissions and informal guarantees in regards to the admin team, which should have been adequately addressed at an earlier stage. However, it is unfortunately too late for that now and the Senate really has no choice but to enter the agreement. Lessons should be learned from this episode, to avoid future mishaps.
Full support
euro may not have 'guaranteed' representation but the founding region veto will mean that every founding region is basically guaranteed at least one admin. this concern is overblown
We should participate no matter what.
I understand the hesitation but the admin selection process as it currently stands in the latest iteration is satisfactory for me.
I think it's neat
The debate could have been a lot worse than it ended up being, so I guess I'll say I'm happy with it. But man, we still have a long way to go when it comes to having regionwide debates and treating each other with respect.
I'm not super familiar with all the details but it seems like a good idea!
It seems like it was poorly communicated during Pichtonia's term, but that shouldn't stop us from being a part of the project and having a seat at the table.
Much of the Senate's discussion of this and the focus on a legal guarantee of representation is misplaced and fails to appreciate the text of the treaty as a whole. The treaty is set up in such a way that we can guarantee representation if we want it without the potential unwanted side effects of rigid representation quotas.
The idea that a sitting president would come in and basically poo poo a treaty with those signatories before saying "meh, I guess we should anyway" is embarrassing and hurts Europeia.
Pichto was bad at negotiating it, Calvin has been good, and I don't think we should have guaranteed administration either way, we need to trust the others. Besides, we're better off in it either way
It has been poorly handled from an FA standpoint, and unfortunately most of that appears to have been a conscious decision from Pichtonia - MoFA not involved, ignoring Senate concerns etc. And there are some concerning omissions and informal guarantees in regards to the admin team, which should have been adequately addressed at an earlier stage. However, it is unfortunately too late for that now and the Senate really has no choice but to enter the agreement. Lessons should be learned from this episode, to avoid future mishaps.
The Senate
Pretty decent term
hit and miss on activity and participation in senate discussion threads
Really disappointing with the abstains and then with IRC.
Some good debates being had, still fairly active
There seems to be an emerging dynamic of CSP coming in as a disrupter and Lloen as an institutionalist. Very interesting.
I can't say I like everything the Senate has passed, but it's active and engaged with the region.
hit and miss on activity and participation in senate discussion threads
Really disappointing with the abstains and then with IRC.
Some good debates being had, still fairly active
There seems to be an emerging dynamic of CSP coming in as a disrupter and Lloen as an institutionalist. Very interesting.
I can't say I like everything the Senate has passed, but it's active and engaged with the region.
The senate boasts a 68 percent satisfaction rate, which is solid although not one of the highest approval ratings a senate has ever seen. This senate tops the previous senate's final approval rating of 50 percent. Commenters noted this senate's activity, but some disagreed with some of its actions. That may explain the lack of "very satisfied" responses, although the region seems to appreciate senators' activity this term.
Speaker UPC
UPC has failed to update the legislative records and has blanked on procedure written in the SPA on multiple occasions.
seems to be stepping up to the plate. no complaints
Active and engaging
Nothing egregiously done wrong, but things have been a little slower with moving from stage to stage (others have had to prod for movement) and I don't think Grand Hall threads have been consistently started for new legislation. It's his first time at the helm, though, so some growing pains are understandable.
I didn't expect UPC to do such a good job, very satisfied, I'm impressed with his service as speaker. He earned it by continuing his hard work.
Active, engaged, still has some to learn.
Rushed the Naval Guidelines a bit, otherwise very good
seems to be stepping up to the plate. no complaints
Active and engaging
Nothing egregiously done wrong, but things have been a little slower with moving from stage to stage (others have had to prod for movement) and I don't think Grand Hall threads have been consistently started for new legislation. It's his first time at the helm, though, so some growing pains are understandable.
I didn't expect UPC to do such a good job, very satisfied, I'm impressed with his service as speaker. He earned it by continuing his hard work.
Active, engaged, still has some to learn.
Rushed the Naval Guidelines a bit, otherwise very good
Senate Speaker UPC appears to have acquitted himself well since rising to the senate's top job when Calvin Coolidge became president. The speaker has an 80 percent approval rate, with nearly half of that registering as "very satisfied." Despite some nitpicks in the comments, Speaker UPC appears to have done well in his freshman term as speaker, and as we will see below is in strong shape for re-election, should he so choose.
Senator GraVandius
GraV would have made a good Speaker
An alright term for GraV
GraV checks all the boxes you want to see in a Senator: active, confident, and gives thorough explanations of his votes. Well done.
Grav is probably the best senator in the Senate rn
An alright term for GraV
GraV checks all the boxes you want to see in a Senator: active, confident, and gives thorough explanations of his votes. Well done.
Grav is probably the best senator in the Senate rn
The senator with the highest overall satisfaction is GraVandius, with an 84 percent satisfaction rate. One commenter wished that the mid-term speaker election had gone differently, and that Senator GraVandius had become Speaker GraVandius, a position he has held before. These strong numbers would put GraVandius in a good position to be a leader in the next senate, and he is clearly one of our region's valued senators.
Senator Lloenflys
Sad that Lloen will not be returning next term
a little inflexible sometimes
IRC bad, otherwise good
Thoughtful posts and lots of them
Doesn't seem to be very open-minded or interested in taking risks lately.
a little inflexible sometimes
IRC bad, otherwise good
Thoughtful posts and lots of them
Doesn't seem to be very open-minded or interested in taking risks lately.
Senator Common-Sense Politics
Since being elected has been an meaningful contributor
CSP is doing what CSP is going to do in any role. He's going to tell you what he thinks and he can be very rude about that. Can't say I am surprised, but I don't have to like how he operates.
CSP is emerging as a leader in terms of making the Senate a more assertive, powerful institution. He doesn't seem to have a lot of company in the Senate itself but I think he does outside of it.
May be his style, but seems a bit too confrontational for my liking
CSP is doing what CSP is going to do in any role. He's going to tell you what he thinks and he can be very rude about that. Can't say I am surprised, but I don't have to like how he operates.
CSP is emerging as a leader in terms of making the Senate a more assertive, powerful institution. He doesn't seem to have a lot of company in the Senate itself but I think he does outside of it.
May be his style, but seems a bit too confrontational for my liking
Right in the middle of the pack is the senate's most junior member, Senator Common-Sense Politics. CSP has a 76% approval rating, not appreciably lower than his colleagues above, and was commended on his short tenure by poll respondents. Multiple respondents addressed the senator's "confrontational" style, which many more-experienced Europeians may be familiar with. The strong approval ratings show that Senator CSP's contributions are appreciated by a large majority of respondents.
Senator Monkey
sometimes felt like monkey couldn't separate his service as minister from his role as senator. the opposition to the naval policy act felt a little defensive about the executive
Active and contributing lots
Monkey is a Senator who I always understand why he is doing what he's doing, and I see that he is doing a lot. Really great term from him.
I don't agree with Monkey all the time but he is a thoughtful, thorough senator.
Active and contributing lots
Monkey is a Senator who I always understand why he is doing what he's doing, and I see that he is doing a lot. Really great term from him.
I don't agree with Monkey all the time but he is a thoughtful, thorough senator.
Although Senator Monkey is the fifth highest-rated senator, he still has a high approval rating of 72 percent. Commenters praised Monkey's activity and visibility. Overall, a strong term for Senator Monkey, particularly to sustain such a high level of activity while being in cabinet.
Senator Xecrio
He has completely flip flopped on multiple occasions, it often appears he does not put the effort into reading the proposed bills and has been a marginal participant in most discussions.
Xecrio has been lax in the second half
Not really a stand-out Senator but good overall
Less participation than desirable, but he has indicated real life time constraints.
Xecrio has been lax in the second half
Not really a stand-out Senator but good overall
Less participation than desirable, but he has indicated real life time constraints.
Senator Xecrio sports a dismal 20 percent approval rating, due to real-life activity constraints. These are presumably the same constraints that caused him to pull out of the role of radio minister early in to the presidential term. Still, a large portion of respondents said that they were "neutral" on Senator Xecrio and those who are unsatisfied do not represent a majority of respondents, only a plurality. Senator Xecrio may retain a base of goodwill.
The Next Election
With the exception of Xecrio, a majority of respondents would elect to re-elect all other Senators. The most favored for re-election, according to this analysis, is Speaker UPC, who would be favored to be re-elected by 88 percent of respondents. Not all Senators have made their re-election plans known, but these results can give us some insight into how they might fare (and might nudge those who have not yet decided on re-election).
Europeians have many ideas of who should be in the next Senate, with one respondent simply saying "lots." Those Europeians receiving a mention are as follows:
- Malashaan (4)
- Grandfatherclock (3)
- Seva (3)
- Klatonia (3)
- Prim (3)
- Astrellan (2)
- Forilian (2)
- HEM
- Sopo
- John Laurens
- Maowi
- SkyGreen24
- Kazaman
- Darkslayer
- Darcness
- Drecq
- Lime
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