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Did some thinking on the "Era of Independence" request: LegProp Establishment of continental currency Recognition/non-recognition of state currencies (if established) Refusal of British pound for purchases Withold/grant payments to foreign soldiers/officers Invite foreign officers to fight for colonists Pay slaveowners for slaves to fight/serve in continental army Grant freedom to former slaves who served in continental army Early version of "Mule and 50 acres" for veteran freed slaves Prisoner of war exchange with Britain Establishment of military prisons for British troops Authorize privateers to fight British navy Authorize black market trading for supplies for ongoing war effort Establishment of armories/consolidation of armories in strategic regions New England Mid-Atlantic Deep South Establishment/reinforcement of West Point GovAct Organize volunteer militia Establish state currency Fund/defund militia equipment (purchases of high-quality arms) Write/finalize state constitution Establish state judicial circuits

Aye on Washington Nay on Crafts

Is this a random Senator picked? I believe Osgood was the guy who flipped votes at the end.

Excuses, excuses...

Vermont ratifies!

Some for populism:

Agree the Era of terror might be intense. I did find this image, but understand if it might be too graphic.

National Gallery of Art has so many options. The big one on manifest destiny comes to mind. Here's one for Era of Independence, titled "Congress Voting Independence":

Are you thinking like an icon or something small? Or like a big image that's in the background/transition screen?

Aye to all but 6, 7, 8, and 10

Without diving into his military background as a naval pilot, and anti-gun violence advocate, it's not hard to see how he could already be more qualified than a TV star/landlord. In all seriousness, 2008/2020 DNC and 2012/2016 GOP demonstrated that anyone could catch fire in a crowded field. Why not the guy who's been to space?

Just a few people if Biden doesn't run, some mentioned already: Booker can still resonate with folks, especially if the goal is "turn over a new leaf with compassion". Andy Beshear as the red state moderate. Tom Wolf or Gretchen Whitmer, wouldn't be crazy to see a rust belt Governor catch. Mark Kelly is a former astronaut, Tammy Duckworth is a hero. Dems have a good bench of effective leaders who would benefit losing that "obscure" trait. But do I want to see another 20+ primary? Nope.

HOUSE FOREIGN - Increase Defense Spending AYE- Increase Size of Army AYE- Ban Immigrants from all hostile nations (can't be replaced) NAY- Kentucky Statehood AYE- Boycott British Goods (can't be replaced) NAY- Indiana Territory AYE- Increase funding AYE- Allow President to remove uncivilized tribes westward (can't be replaced) NAYHOUSE JUDICIAL WVPCPU - 2 year Residency for Naturalization AYE- Amendment: 1st Amendment AYE- Amendment: Require President to fill Vice Presidential vacancy (Can't be replaced) AYEHOUSE ECONOMIC WVPCPU - Create National Bankruptcy Law AYESENATE DOMESTIC - Amendment: Christianity as official Religion NAY- Amendment: English as official language (Can't be replaced) NAY- Land grants to encourage settlement in Ohio AYESENATE FOREIGN - Grant President power to call National Military Draft NAY- Seek alliance with anti-British Native Tribes AYE- Grant President ability to use US Military and federalize state miliitas to suppress civil disorder, insurrection, rebellion NAY - Organize NW Territories- AYE

Yes! Franklin would be a great all-knowing voice with what if statesmen interspersed as examples. Arnold, Abigail Adams, Hamilton...

Can Smith call for a formal condemnation of the ongoing war (with Brazil, if a specific is needed)?

Bankhead vs. Gravelove would be an election for the ages

Seems interesting that secessionists would still support the party/candidate that won the war and abolished slavery.

@MrPotatoTed Senator Jonathan Robinson: (nothing) - UPDATE Senator Israel Smith: Propose Illinois Territory - UPDATE (Unless Northwest Ordinance needs to be passed) Rep John Chandler: Propose Indiana Territory - UPDATE (Unless Northwest Ordinance needs to be passed) Rep Samuel Mitchell: Kentucky Statehood Rep Obadiah German: Create a National Bankruptcy Law Rep Gabriel Hiester: 2 Year Residency for Naturalization (no efficient traits, but I noticed that Josiah "Fightin' Joe" Harmon is both controversial and teflon, should they cancel each other out?)

Domestic

I think the 36 parallel proposal is under a different committee and looks like domestic interstate trade was already prohibited

Good morning @MrPotatoTed, let me know if these proposals are permitted! Senator Jonathan Robinson: Ban International Slave Trade Rep John Chandler: Tennessee Statehood Rep Samuel Mitchell: Kentucky Statehood Rep Obadiah German: Create a National Bankruptcy Law Rep Gabriel Hiester: 2 Year Residency for Naturalization

Thanks! I think I'm just waiting on approvals to view that sheet, the one on statesmen, and gov actions. I assume the statesmen one will have the list of people in the faction and their stats, correct?

Well we tried

Interesting, do you enjoy reading in general or is that a non-starter activity? If you're looking for one and haven't read the five I put, it's somewhat varied and they're excellent. I've read Lonesome Dove multiple times, and each time I've had a different experience with the characters.

If you're on a desert island (with all the necessary amenities) and can bring any 5 books (fiction/nonfiction), what would you pick? In no particular order, I would bring: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtrey Killer Angels By Michael Shaara Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter Miller jr. The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow