matthewyoung123 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) . Edited March 25, 2023 by matthewyoung123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_bin_Tyler Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) Acting President Garfield names Samuel J Randall of PA as Vice President. Edited March 25, 2023 by Ich_bin_Tyler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_bin_Tyler Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) Scripted Events Queen Victoria Sends Greetings to US President Via Telegram Queen Victoria has sent the president greetings using the new telegram device. 50pts Globalists Pres Lee chooses between A) Fascinating! Return my greetings to the Queen! or B) Ignore the telegram Cabinet weighs in. Eggheads are Alexander Ramsey and William Evarts Both support A. Pres Lee selects A. 50pts Globalists Mods, Libs +1 Red Louis Pasteur "Pasteurizes" Milk French chemist Louis Pasteur has created a process that kills bacteria in milk, making milk-caused illness a lot less likely to occur. 50pts Science Gold Rush in Montana Gold has been discovered in Montana! This will, no doubt, help populate this sparsely populated region 50pts LW Pop, RW Pop, Big Oil & Gas, Transportation, Wall Street Canada becomes an Independent Nation Canada gains autonomy from the United Kingdoms by forming a confederation of the Canadian provinces. While independent, the new nation will remain within the British Commonwealth with the British Monarch as figurehead. A Prime Minister of Canada will effectively lead the nation, however. 50pts Nationalists Alabama Claims The merchant shipping industry is still irate that British-built Confederate ships played a large role in attacking their ships during the Civil War. It has been proposed that we seek damages from the British for their role in aiding the Confederacy to diminish our trade. Pres Lee chooses between A) Demand compensation for damages done by British-built Confederate Ships; or B) We should avoid worsening relations with the UK; Don't seek compensation Cabinet weighs in Ramsey and Evarts support A Lee chooses A Mods, Libs +1 Red Relations with UK drop 1 to trending Neutral; Revenue/Budget drops 1 to Underbudget Pres Lee, Sec Ramsey, and Amb Gordon must implement Sec Ramsey has Efficient and will be the only one to roll. Rolls 40/80, implementation is successful and war is avoided. Pillsbury Co. Opens in Minneapolis Pillsbury Co., has opened its doors in Minneapolis. 50pts MN Gov Horace Austin (also +1 in next election), MN Sens William Windom and Stephen Miller, Big Corporations Napoleon III Deposed and French Republic Proclaimed The authority of Napoleon III rule has collapsed following a crushing defeat to the Prussians in the late war. The French people and its leaders have deposed Napoleon III and a new Republic has been proclaimed. Relations with France decrease to trending Hostile Korea Attacks US Ship attempting to force open trade The Korean government is opposing our attempt to force open trade with them. They have attacked one of our ships! We can either respect their isolationism or we can punish them for attacking our ship and causing human casualties! -50pts Sec of Navy Robert Rhett Pres Lee chooses between A) Retaliate on Korea with Naval bombardment and an invasion to capture forts; B) Korea had the right to respond the way they did if we were trying to force open trade. Apologize for US aggression. Cabinet weighs in Ramsey supports A Evarts supports B Pres Lee chooses A Mods -1 Red, Libs +1 Red Pres Lee , Sec Hamilton, and Sec Rhett must implement Pres Lee rolls 8/60, Sec Hamilton rolls 94/50, Sec Rhett rolls 53/30 Hamilton and Rhett fail to successfully implement and go to blunder rolls. Lee has the relevant expertise (military) and Admin 4 so no rolls occur. The First Cable Car Opens in San Francisco San Francisco has made public transportation available with their new innovative cable cars. 50pts UC Gov Frederick Low, UC Sens Cornelius Cole and William Higby, Transportation Groundbreaking Impressionist Art Exhibit in Paris The new Impressionist art movement is on full display in Paris. Women's Christian Temperance Union Founded in Cleveland The Women's Christian Temperance Union has been founded in Cleveland. 50pts OH Gov Allen G Thurman, OH Sens Charles W Foster and Samuel S Cox, Theocrats, Progs Richard Wagner's Operas Gain Prominence Overseas German opera composer, Richard Wagner, is considered to be arguably the author of the world's most passionate operas. Nez Perce refuse to cede territory The Nez Perce refuse to cede their territory to our settlers, hinting at a violent repulse if their claimed land is encroached upon. Pres Lee chooses between A) Send the military to deal with this tribe; B) Relocate settlers and avoid provoking any attacks Cabinet weighs in Ramsey supports A Evarts supports B Pres Lee chooses A Mods -1 Red, Libs +1 Red 50pts RW Populists, Expansionists, Military-Industrial, Big Agriculture, Transportation; -50pts Pacifists, Human Rights Nez Perce War starts Queen Victoria Adds Empress of India to Her Titles Queen Victoria has added Empress of India to her title. Russia Declares War on the Ottoman Empire Russia is looking to encroach into Ottoman territory once again. These foes go to war routinely, generally at the expense of the decaying Ottoman Empire. The Orient Express Begins Service from Paris to the Black Sea An exciting new long-distance passenger train service now operates between Paris to the Black Sea. It is expected that London will be added to the route as well. First common vaccines The first common vaccines have been introduced to the public. Science and medical experts believe that these vaccines will curb the spread of disease and make diseases less fatal. 50pts Public Healthcare, Big Pharma, Science Johnson & Johnson Co. Opens in Brunswick, NJ A company selling medical supplies has opened in Brunswick, NJ. 50pts NJ Gov William Pennington, NJ Sens George R Robbins and John Hill, Public Healthcare, Big Pharma Canadian Railway Opens Canada has finally opened its own railway. 50pts Transportation First Advertising Company Opens in NYC The first advertising company has opened in NYC. 50pts NY Gov Levi P Morton, NY Sens Ward Hunt and Orsamus Matteson, Big Corporations Edited March 25, 2023 by Ich_bin_Tyler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euri Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 I hate that Robert E Lee would have nailed those implementation rolls Anyway, basically what I assume happened is Granger chose to sabotage the stairs in the White House to put old rival Lee out of commission 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeP47 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 7 hours ago, Ich_bin_Tyler said: Women's Christian Temperance Union Founded in Cleveland Looking at the events, I'm thinking this is the only one that might induce a bias shift, but I just woke up, so we can talk about it later (not like we'll get to elections for several days) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_bin_Tyler Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 9 hours ago, Euri said: I hate that Robert E Lee would have nailed those implementation rolls Anyway, basically what I assume happened is Granger chose to sabotage the stairs in the White House to put old rival Lee out of commission Based on conversations in the fixed thread, I’ll be rolling back Lee resigning so some results might change. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrk85 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 James Garfield be like "Damn it so close" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrman104 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 James Garfield throwing the poison on the floor in exasperation 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_bin_Tyler Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Impact of Scripted Events Queen Victoria Sends Greetings to US President Via Telegram Mods, Libs +1 Red Louis Pasteur "Pasteurizes" Milk Libs +1 Red Canada becomes an Independent Nation Cons +1 Red Alabama Claims Mods, Libs +1 Red Korea Attacks US Ship attempting to force open trade Mods -1 Red, Libs +1 Red Nez Perce refuse to cede territory Mods -1 Red, Libs +1 Red First Advertising Company Opens in NYC Mods +1 Red Net Change Cons +1 Red (now maxed Red +3) Mods +1 Red (now maxed Red +3) Libs +5 Red (now maxed Red +3) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_bin_Tyler Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Lingering Phase Rev/Budget: +1 (tax volatility), -1 (Sec Corbett) = 0 Econ Stab: -1 (active legislation), +1 (historical effect), +1 (tax volatility), +1 (Sec Corbett) = +2 now at Roaring Economy!!! The people are calling it Bobby Lee's Boom +1 Mining and Finance nationally in states that can have it. @OrangeP47 Mil Prep: -1 (historical effect), +1 (Sec Hamilton, Chief of Staff Nye, CNO Baker) = 0 Dom Stab: +1 (AG Evarts) = +1 now at Periodic Protests and out of crisis Honest Gov: -1 (active legislation), -1 (historical effect), +1 (more office holders with integrity than controversial) = -1 now trending towards Absolute Corruption. Foreign Relations: +1 (Sec Ramsey) = +1 Spanish relations increase to trending Friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_bin_Tyler Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) Governor Actions @matthewyoung123 @Willthescout7 @OrangeP47 please select the gov actions. 1876 Conventions Democrats will hold their convention in Cleveland, Ohio. @matthewyoung123 Gov Allen G Thurman to set delegates. Whigs will hold their convention in Montpelier, Vermont. Business Whig Gov John B Page to set delegates. @Willthescout7 Edited March 26, 2023 by Ich_bin_Tyler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeP47 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Ich_bin_Tyler said: Hold The phone or my horses? Edited March 26, 2023 by OrangeP47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_bin_Tyler Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, OrangeP47 said: The phone or my horses? Yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeP47 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Gov Actions Traditionalist Dems AL Gov John Gill Shorter (4) will State Segregation Laws and Disenfranchise Blacks and Poor Whites with a Poll Tax KY Gov John C Breckinridge (2) will Major Irrigation Project FL Gov George Sydney Hawkins (2) will Major Irrigation Project NV Gov Lewis R Bradley (2) will Major Irrigation Project Bourbon Dems DE Gov James Ponder (2) will Advocate Military Service MD Gov Charles B Calvert (1) will Advocate Military Service OR Gov John Whiteaker (2) will improve agriculture UT Gov Brigham Young (2) will improve mining WV Gov John J Jacob (3) will Advocate Military Service SC Gov John Peter Richardson II (2) will Advocate Military Service MS Gov Alexander G McNutt (1) will improve maritime Moderate Dems LC Gov George Stoneman (2) will improve mining TN Gov Frederick P Stanton (1) will improve mining Liberal Republicans CT Gov Origen S Seymour (1) will two-term term limits for Gov NC Gov David Settle Reid (2) will Advocate Political Reform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewyoung123 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Garland AR (2 Gov)- Allow Construction of CSA Monuments Brown GA (2 Gov) Efficient- Build Political Machine, Improve Agriculture Mouton LA (2 Gov) Efficient- Allow Construction of CSA Monuments, Increase State Gov Jobs Cushing MA (1 Gov)- Increase State Gov Jobs Thurman OH (2 Gov) Efficient- Anti-Corruption Campaign, Improve Manufacturing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willthescout7 Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 Samuel J Kirkwood (IA) will launch an Anti-Corruption campaign. Richard Yates Sr (IL) will decrease state gov jobs William Pennington (NJ) will launch an Anti-Corruption campaign Gilbert Carlton Walker (VA) will use his office to Praise the incumbent President William A Newell (WA) will build roads and canals and stuff I already rolled for sucess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willthescout7 Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 Whig Convention: Category 5: VT, WI, WA, NH, MN, CO, OH, IA Category 4: TN, TX, MS, LA, NE, NJ, SC, MT Category 3: OR, GA, NV, MI, LC, KY, KS, NC Category 2: UC, MA, RI, UT, MO, PA, VA, DE, AR Category 1: NY, AL, MD, CT, WV, FL, IL, IN, ME 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_bin_Tyler Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, OrangeP47 said: Gov Actions Traditionalist Dems AL Gov John Gill Shorter (4) will State Segregation Laws and Disenfranchise Blacks and Poor Whites with a Poll Tax 60/80, success; and 78/80, success. 100pts Traditionalists; Traditionalists and Conservatives get +1 in state, 100pts RW Activists. KY Gov John C Breckinridge (2) will Major Irrigation Project 67/40, fail. FL Gov George Sydney Hawkins (2) will Major Irrigation Project 83/40, fail. NV Gov Lewis R Bradley (2) will Major Irrigation Project 35/40, success. 100pts Big Agriculture, Agriculture industry. Bourbon Dems DE Gov James Ponder (2) will Advocate Military Service 82/40, fail. MD Gov Charles B Calvert (1) will Advocate Military Service 68/20, fail. OR Gov John Whiteaker (2) will improve agriculture 98/40, fail. UT Gov Brigham Young (2) will improve mining 25/40, success. 100pts Mining industry, +1 Mining in state. WV Gov John J Jacob (3) will Advocate Military Service 69/60, fail. SC Gov John Peter Richardson II (2) will Advocate Military Service 65/40, fail. MS Gov Alexander G McNutt (1) will improve maritime 83/20, fail. Moderate Dems LC Gov George Stoneman (2) will improve mining 65/40, fail. TN Gov Frederick P Stanton (1) will improve mining 32/20, fail. Liberal Republicans CT Gov Origen S Seymour (1) will two-term term limits for Gov 69/20, fail. NC Gov David Settle Reid (2) will Advocate Political Reform 32/40, success. 100pts Reformists. Results in bold Edited March 26, 2023 by Ich_bin_Tyler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_bin_Tyler Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, matthewyoung123 said: Garland AR (2 Gov)- Allow Construction of CSA Monuments 31/40, success. 100pts Trad. Brown GA (2 Gov) Efficient- Build Political Machine, Improve Agriculture 98/40, fail; 11//40, success. 100pts Agriculture Industry, +1 Agric in state. Mouton LA (2 Gov) Efficient- Allow Construction of CSA Monuments, Increase State Gov Jobs 9/40, success; 82/40, fail. 100pts Trad. Cushing MA (1 Gov)- Increase State Gov Jobs 40/20, fail. Thurman OH (2 Gov) Efficient- Anti-Corruption Campaign, Improve Manufacturing 69/42, fail; 73/40, fail. Results in bold Edited March 26, 2023 by Ich_bin_Tyler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_bin_Tyler Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 52 minutes ago, Willthescout7 said: Samuel J Kirkwood (IA) will launch an Anti-Corruption campaign. 100pts Reformists. Richard Yates Sr (IL) will decrease state gov jobs. 100pts RW Activist. William Pennington (NJ) will launch an Anti-Corruption campaign 100pts Reformists. Gilbert Carlton Walker (VA) will use his office to Praise the incumbent President William A Newell (WA) will build roads and canals and stuff 100pts Transportation, Manufacturing industry, +1 Manufacturing in state. Results in bold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewyoung123 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 I'll do Democratic Convention delegates in a little bit... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeP47 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, matthewyoung123 said: I'll do Democratic Convention delegates in a little bit... Yeah it's nice cause it's the thing with the least urgency in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_bin_Tyler Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Supreme Court With Justice Hunt's resignation to take up a seat in the Senate, the court will operate with 8 members this term. Cases to be heard this term: Allgeyer v. Louisiana (previously delayed by Chief Justice Chase) Does the liberty that is protected by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment include economic liberty? United States v. Cruikshank Do the First Amendment right to assembly and the Second Amendment apply only to the federal government, not the states? Paquete Habana v. United States Can Federal courts look to customary international law because it is an integrated part of American law? Initial Votes Allgeyer v. Louisiana Salmon P Chase ❌ Joseph P Bradley ✔️ Benjamin Thomas ❌ George Vail ❌ Isaac P Christiancy ✔️ Jesse O Norton ✔️ William Lawrence ✔️ Timothy Howe ✔️ United States v. Cruikshank Salmon P Chase ✔️ Joseph P Bradley ❌ Benjamin Thomas ❌ George Vail ❌ Isaac P Christiancy ❌ Jesse O Norton ❌ William Lawrence ✔️ Timothy Howe ✔️ Paquete Habana v. United States Salmon P Chase ✔️ Joseph P Bradley ✔️ Benjamin Thomas ✔️ George Vail ✔️ Isaac P Christiancy ✔️ Jesse O Norton ✔️ William Lawrence ✔️ Timothy Howe ✔️ No shenanigans occur so the initial votes stand. Allgeyer v. Louisiana 5 Aye to 3 Nay Historical decision 100pts Big Corporations United States v. Cruikshank 3 Aye to 5 Nay Ahistorical decision 200pts LW Activists Poll taxes are deactivated as options for actions and legislation Rolled 22/25, Honest Gov increases by 1 to Rampant Corruption Paquete Habana v. United States 8 Aye Historical decision 100pts Law & Order 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeP47 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, Ich_bin_Tyler said: Poll taxes are deactivated as options for actions and legislation The same term our pols learned how to actually do those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_bin_Tyler Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Congress in Session House Democrats @OrangeP47 Trad Dems Stephen Mallory Cons Dems @matthewyoung123 James L Pugh Thomas Jefferson Rusk Lib Repubs John Conness Whigs @Willthescout7 Free Trade Whigs Knute Nelson Mil Whigs Thurlow Weed Business Whigs James Knox Silver Whigs John P Hale Senate Democrats @OrangeP47 Bourbon Dems William Gaston (MA) Cons Dems @matthewyoung123 Elijah W Chastain William M Gwin Lib Repubs Luzon Morris Whigs @Willthescout7 Free Trade Whigs Alvin Saunders Business Whigs Samuel M Arnell Silver Whigs Benjamin F White Ira Sherwin Hazeltine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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