How many people out there do you think would be interested in pursuing a job in politics? Or some sort of other RP political? If this is going to be as realistic as it's being advertised as, politics will probably be a big thing.

I thought it'd be helpful if we had one place where people could see all of the people running for governor. Please only post your campaign.

I have a few ideas for how I will help stimulate the economy of identity. The government will by no means get heavily involved but may offer some benefits to businesses on the great island. Firstly I would withhold all taxes from newly formed businesses for 3 months while they get on their feet. The business tax rate would be around 2-3% very low to promote more business. Next I would start a business incentive program that would reward businesses for doing well and thus helping them expand and create more jobs. Something that i'm very excited about is helping businesses in identity thrive. The major way i'm going to do that is by re-investing most of the tax dollars into businesses to support growth and more jobs. The more jobs people have the more money the government makes thus more money we can invest into businesses around the great Island of Identity. this would benefit everyone a lot. Something that sets me apart from other candidates is that I feel like the government should stay out of healthcare thus decreasing costs to where we can afford these incentives. I will talk about my specific view on healthcare on a later date. This goes along well with my campaign slogan "flexibility that doesn't break your budget". Questions? Please ask and I will try to answer to the best of my abilities. *Note: Since the game isn't out there is no promises due to the possible limitations that we don't know about yet.

I am writing to you on this forum to announce to you that I'm running for governor. I'm also asking for the support or consideration from the members of the police force of the great island of identity. I will tell you a little bit about myself and some of my policies and open it up for questions. I will start off by saying I have the utmost respect for the men and women in uniform. My uncle for whom I'm very close to is a police officer and talks about some of the things he has to do/go through. I know that this is going to be in a game but nevertheless your job will not be easy and I understand that. Here's some of the things that I will propose to hopefully make it easier for the officer's on the line of duty. First I will designate a portion of the tax dollars to go to the police force so you guys can have the best equipment and vehicles etc. Maybe 10-20% in that area. The next thing that I will do is set up a bonus program for officers who are doing good and are on the force for a long time. This will be a thank you for your service type of thing. One policy that I want to make clear is that NO and absolutely NO hate crimes towards cops will be tolerated. These will be met with swift justice and may bring with it the ultimate penalty. The same can be said for you guys (the cops) please don't abuse your power which i'm sure you won't. Cops I'm with you all the way and understand that we need you guys. I will personally not ask for escorts from you guys because lets be honest here, you guys probably have a lot of better things to do. As far as training goes and what not I'm not very experienced in that area but I would like to at some point get together experienced instructors to generate a standard operating procedure and training program. This is a way to better you guys and make you the best police force of all the servers on identity. Suggestions/Questions? Please ask and I will try to respond to the best of my ability. Note: Since the game isn't out there is no promises due to the possible limitations that we don't know about yet.

What is the Occulta Family? You've heard it before. The 1% controlling the remaining 99%. Well, that's us. But not in crime as much in a brotherhood, a family. We have a good overview of wealth, and politics. The shadows. Be there for the family. Why join? You're looking for someone as rich as you. Looking for a family. We're here to make sure that the rich people, stay rich. No matter what, it's about the family. We've got each others backs. I want to join, but how? Come on to our website and find the recruitment tab. We'd be glad to have extra members! http://homeoftheocculta.enjin.com/

Healthcare is going to be a hot button issue on the island and I believe that it shouldn't be a government issued thing at all. This is going to be a big point of difference between me and the other candidates running for governor. There are many reasons why I feel this way. The first reason would be that the government has a track record of doing a poor job in the healthcare area. If you look at a real life example in Canada you will find huge waiting lists and people actually coming to America for operations and procedures. Another reason for no governmental healthcare is that I don't want the government to be responsible for your life. This may sound harsh but I don't want to take the blame for lives lost due to a failed healthcare policy. The third reason is the cost, the cost of healthcare to the government would be high and the care provided would most likely be lackluster (very generalized). With limiting the cost of healthcare to the government, the government could spend the money elsewhere like businesses for one example. With no government healthcare and leaving it to the private companies this would promote competition (which would drive down costs), and give you better quality care. There will be some money allocated to help private healthcare companies though. It will be small maybe 5% of the money that the government takes in will be allocated towards that. This money will go towards running costs and possibly training of their staff. Questions? Please ask and I will try to respond to the best of my ability. Note: Since the game isn't out there is no promises due to the possible limitations that we don't know about yet.

Corruption is going to be a huge issue especially in the police and government. This topic is going to explain my view on this issue and the way I'm going to combat it. For starters I'm going to make a law that makes all elected officials live by the laws they propose/pass (including myself) through. The next thing I'm going to do is set up districts where the people of those districts vote for representatives to represent them in a congress like set up. The only requirement is that they have to have no prior illegal gang involvement or criminal record, as well as no party affiliation. These people will help uphold a system of checks and balances to make sure no law is too overbearing. This will also assure that the will of the people alone will be met from that district. There will be a lawyer appointed from the reps (of the districts) to look into the governmental spending and cabinet members accounts. He must have no criminal record or party affiliation. This will make sure no money is flowing into criminal accounts. The police will have a strict vetting process and training to hopefully route out any bad eggs. There will be term limits. You can only be governor for 2 terms, each term being 1 year (may change). The governor will then peacefully pass down power to whoever was voted in. We will do this so no one becomes a dictator and will promote fresh ideas. The last thing is that the government will produce a public budget report at the end of each month. This will state where all the money was spent unless that information is classified for whatever reason. Questions? Please ask and I will try to answer to the best of my abilities. *Note: Since the game isn't out there is no promises due to the possible limitations that we don't know about yet.

I believe that the legalization of marijuana is inevitable and I'm personally for it. This is going to be important for the citizens of the great island of identity and will help stimulate the economy. You may smoke it freely! The way I would set it up is that you must get a permit and storefront to sell marijuana. You can only sell in those stores to protect the integrity of the businesses that choose to sell. There will be a small tax on the sale of marijuana. Anyone caught trying to undercut the tax and legit businesses by selling the drug will be fined heavily. Although there will be no jail time since this is not considered a violent crime unless involved with a gang known to be violent. You will only get fines starting with 50$ on the first offense then doubling every time you are caught. The reason I wouldn't throw you in jail is because again it's not a violent crime and that would just be a huge governmental waste on your tax dollars. The government would have to pay for your food while in jail, the space you take up in jail, the officers time, and many more factors that would be disadvantageous for the government to pursue that route. Tax rate: 6-10% I feel like the legalization of marijuana would also limit the profits of gangs trying to profit in that area and thus limit crime in that area. Questions? Please ask and I will try to respond to the best of my ability. Note: Since the game isn't out there is no promises due to the possible limitations that we don't know about yet.

SUPPORT Mr.X I Want our Businesses to thrive so our communities stay safe and can support our law enforcement. This includes tax breaks for businesses. Vote Mr.X! This message has been approved by Goldie Wilson

Hi Friends! Im Mr.X and im running for Governor of this fine town. Iv worked several years for my cousin GOLDIE WILSON's campaign for Hill Valley from 1985-2016. I also helped finance a small Paranormal investigation company called GHOSTBUSTERS with Dr. Ray Stantz, and private funding for time travel/exploration science with Dr. Emett Brown. I want low taxes for all, a city free of crime and homelessness, and a fair city that is big on jobs for women and minorities. Progress Is my middle name, that is my promise to you So vote for me! the peoples choice we are always accepting sponsors and those who would like to participate in our campaign

Greetings my fellow citizens of identity! I have to open the discussion regarding the layout of the political system in identity, as reading through the forum posts I can't seem to find answers to my question of "How individuals participate in the political process". Will individuals be elected to stand for a political party like we do in the US? i.e. primaries and debates? So players can join together to create an official party (for example the Democrats and Republicans) and meet to create policies to then present in the election? Or will everyone be standing as independents in attempts to run as Governor? I'm rather curious, as if the party system is the direction it would most certainly make for an exciting political process! Regards, Cameron! Hope to see you all in game soon!!!!

Hello all. I am Joel Keys, founder & CEO of Keys High-End Apparel and The People's Party. I am here today to announce my official running for office in the game providing that I can own a business alongside my campaign. Information About Me and TPP If you haven't already, I strongly recommend that you read the policies of The People's Party so you are aware roughly of my principles and ideologies. Once you have read my party's policies, you are probably shocked that I am proposing higher taxes than most. I know that at first some of you may be disappointed, but I would ask you to read my most recent (as of 22:48 on the 20th of December) reply on TPP. I explain why higher taxes aren't all as bad as they seem. The ideals and policies of TPP are subject to change, and act as merely a rough guideline for anyone running under our party. Individual candidates do not have any obligation to strictly abide by the policies outlined in my post on TPP. If, for example higher taxes aren't doing much for the economy, I will lower them but only if it benefits the citizens. Probably one of the most reassuring aspects of me running for Governor is that I DO own a (projectably) successful business, so I have no financial agenda to accomplish by running for office. My only agenda is to assure that we all as citizens live the best possible life while earning a living. In fact, me becoming Governor will negatively impact my income due to my committees and programmes that I wish to put into place. Yes, those will be tax run programmes however I am having to take on unreliable convicts and newbies as employees and pay them, which won't be good for me. I truly urge you to think carefully about who you vote for, if it's not me PLEASE don't allow low taxes to be a seller for you, it won't work. Let me know your thoughts below.

Do a poll, asking wich party we wud vote for, and a little description of each. I think it wud help people like myself to get an overview of what parties we are going to have, and what their different views on everything will be. I think it would be funny if they marked their top 3 main focuses, but I would also personally like to know their views on: Guns, homosexuals, taxes, unemployment and penalties.

Okay, so I've been wondering how 'our' governor will be elected? Like will it be that stupid American system (no offence), where your vote goes to a state's electors? Or will it be like in most other countries, where the person who actually gets the most votes, win? Any other suggestions for alternative systems that might work?

"Blessed be our New Founding Fathers and America, A Nation Reborn" The New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) is a group of people just like you that value freedom, family and human rights. We are a new Totalitarian government that have devised a plan to help stabilize Western society and culture. We are currently looking for strong willed individuals to assist us in our election that's soon to come. If this interests you at all or you have any questions, please feel free to comment or send me a private message. The rules for the annual Purge are as follows: -Sirens blare throughout the land at 7:00 p.m. and 11 p.m. every second Thursday to signal the start and end of The Purge. -All police, fire, and medical emergency services remain unavailable or suspended for the 4-hour Purge. -Government officials with authorization levels of ranking 10 or higher are granted immunity. -Weapons of Class 4 and below are permitted for use while Class 5 weaponry (explosive devices such as grenades, rocket launchers, bazookas, etc, weapons of mass destruction, and viral/biological and chemical agents) are prohibited. -Public execution method decided by citizens is the penalty for violators of any rules. Positions within Party Senior Leadership Supreme Leader- Trappedinpet (Robert Campbell) Supreme Foreman- steiner0400 (Nick Sider) District Leader- open (multi) District 1- tyronethecalzone (Tyrone Ramsey) District 3- Preston_bodhi_343 (Bodhi Winters) Deputy District Leader- open (multi) Administration Supreme Department Leader- open Department Leader Foreman- open District Assistant- open (multi) Public Relations- open (multi) Volunteers- open (multi) Security Supreme Head Of Security- Bob the Baron (Bobby Campbell) Deputy of Security- Malistad (Malistad Gyorr) District Head of Security- open (multi) District 1- Alpha (Alpha Regal) District 2- Crawely (Stuart Billington) District Security Deputy- open (multi) District 1- ScottV10 Security Official- open (multi) If Interested in a position, please mail us which along with a bit about yourself and the reasoning you believe you'd do well. Any questions feel free to ask. NFFA Supports: Boosting local small-medium business through tax breaks. Academic Tax Breaks Right to Bear Arms The Military Environmental Preservation Standards

I know that you will be able to elect a governor on the servers, so i have been wondering how the bodyguards will work. Do you guys think the bodyguards should, or will have special abilities like being able to manipulate the VIP in dangerous situations and maybe grab them and push them into the back of a safe car? What other abilities should bodyguards have to keep their VIP safe?

"A star, for the future." ______________________________________________________________________ Political Views: Corporation and Business: Corporations and Business will have significantly lower tax rates if Identified by the state as a legitimate business that serves as a complement towards the economy. The Accession Party does not accept to any form of Crony capitalism as we respect the people's ownership over their goods and establishments and further more we believe there should be no connection or relationship with government and business (this excludes taxes). A Free Market for the people, corporations and business will not have abusive restrictions held upon them so they may increase their percentages of expandability and contribute to the economy. Taxation: All Men and Women have the right to be taxed equally; The Accession Party will ensure proper taxation and proper usage of such when put into treasury. Male or Female, you both will be taxed equally by default no matter what career field you have assigned or represent yourself in. Though the Accession Party aims for progression, furthermore those that own any sort of business or establishment will be taxed on a lower rate as you have identified yourself as a positive contribution to the people's economy (Creating Jobs, Assembling/Creating for those which live within our state). Taxation will be forwarded in this order (Least to Greatest) Special Accommodation Purposes (Creation of Parks, Playgrounds) > Mass Public Transportation > Maintenance and Stabilization of Highways, Roads, Streets and Tolls. > Water, Sewer and Power Facilities > Hospitals and Extended Health Care Services > Law Enforcement > Primary and Seconday Education Property Ownership: The State does not have ownership over the people's properties, Every Man or Women has the right for complete ownership over their land. The Accession Party will allow the individual(s) to protect their land under circumstances of burglary at any cost. A Law shall be created to protect an individual right's to protect their home. The law gives property owners the right to defend themselves with a reasonable response. That means any force used against a trespasser must usually be proportionate to harm that is reasonably perceived. Gun Control: The People have the right to defend themselves using a firearm in any life threatening situation. The Accession Party is a stronger supporter that every man and women have the right to bear arm as a form of personal protection for themselves and their loved ones. Though, Any who wish for any sort of ownership or possession of a firearm must apply for government assigned licensing ___________________________________________________ VOTE FOR FELIX DAVIDSON! Chairman: Felix Davidson "Cubtheman" CO-Chairman: Alan Stryker "TheLeaf"

hmm after reading a bit of the CCPs platform and the other platforms of the Moderate Party and the Anarcho-Capitalist Party, I'd be inclined to join the CCP due to its organization and well thought out platform which obviously reflects on them as devoted players who take this seriously. Unfortunately, as a left-leaning libertarian (libertarian socialist if that makes it easier for you, i don't like to call it that because it brings out ignorant stigmas due to its connotation) - though i don't support a complete free market like most libertarian socialists do, but rather a mixed market economy (free market with some government regulation) - so my ideals conflict with a couple areas of the CCPs and Moderate Party's platform. Due to these conflicts I'd be interested in forming a left-leaning, libertarian political party. If anyone is interested in forming a legitimate left-leaning political party to offer the people of Identity an alternative choice to their current options please contact me so that we can get organized and develop a throught-out platform that caters not only the the left-leaning, but to all citizens of Identity as well. P.S. I don't have anything against the CCPs, Moderates, or the Anarcho-Capitalists, but i feel that while they held a few shared views, there were too many conflicting views that have pushed me away from wanting to join their respective parties. Good luck to all of you, wish you success in the future! If things here don't work out then I will be giving each of you another look over and join one of you three (assuming no other new parties are formed between now and then).

Hello! I just recently became part of the Identity community, and after hearing a lot about the game, I am considering having a career in politics when the game comes out. But I am wondering how politics will work in Identity, since people being online at different times will make it difficult and chaotic to have an election and campaigns?

Do you think it would be likely that a civil revolt, revolution, civil war or war of independence would occur in Identity? I think it would be interesting what would happen, especially for the two latter, as separate groups and militias would arise -such as US loyalists and separatists- and fight for power. It'd be also interesting to what caused these events and how the government would deal with them. Political turmoil could also add to the roleplay of the game.

After the feedback I just decided to drop it

"Our Dreams" speech by Jakob Nunes placed here I want to hear your thoughts on it and what you think this was rped on tv so if your character watches the news just emote his thoughts here is an example: *Reginald looked at the TV watching FNN and seemed to be slightly amazed by Jakob's speech as he got ready for work motivating him to do so* *On the TV a man with blonde hair and green eyes speaking on the TV under the section of politics on FNN (Future News Network) it shows a name beneath the man as he sits down at the news room table "Jakob Nunes former Marine running for governor" his what lies underneath him every time the camera points to him, then after a while that looks like unimportant bickering he opens his mouth to speak* "Well we both need to understand what we should represent, this shouldn't be about who we are or what we did but who we stand for and it should be the people and their dreams rather than promoting them you discourage them to work and begin hardship for them making them think everyday that their dream is not possible and let it collect dust on a shelf I'm here to represent that those dreams are living and with me they can happen, together we can create a future that we could all live in." *everyone including the news lady known as Clara stops a second and looks around kind of suprised but then Jakob nods* "And that's the truth."

So this is something I found on another area of the forum, but thought it should be posted here. 1. What about having embassies? Since every server will have it's own government, you could have embassies for each on all the fficial servers. i.e., on Server 1 you can find the Server 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, etc embassies. This would add more jobs, as then as governor, you could appoint ambassdors to all the other servers. 2. With these embassies, you may think, what's the point in these embassies, this is where inter-server trading comes in. If you make something on Server 1, then people in the other Servers can purchase your item at the Server 1 Embassy in their own servers. 3. If not embassies, this could be a use for the airport, having it so that if you take your goods to the airport, people in other servers can then buy them at their own airports. Thanks to @Syym for posting the topic to give me this idea.