The following articles were seen on page one through three of the RhyDin Post, April the eleventh.
The 2010 Elections: Get Out and Vote! April 11, 2010
http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx21/dfenner_photo/6264346944a710cfe80dc5.jpg Senior Columnist and Investigative Journalist: Darien Fenner
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe described the best government that we can have as one that teaches us to govern ourselves. In truth, what is it about government that a governed body is determined to fault' Is it the overbearing threat of regulation' Or, on the other end of the spectrum, is it a completely laissez-faire policy that sets a governing body as a clockmaker whose singular actions create a series of repercussions inevitably resulting in malcontent' What is the proper form of government' Some will argue that a totalitarian society ensures a kind of institutionalized patriotism; that binding the governed body with iron restraints is better than leaving grabby, greedy hands to go about their business. Others contest that while we may fruitfully argue over the dysfunction of civilization, corporatism, hierarchical power structure, and especially governments, we cannot deny the historical fact that anarchism has never as yet created a viable society.* If this is the case, then how has RhyDin existed as a whole until now"
This 2010 election, you, the governed, have the responsibility to make a sensible choice when it comes to your government. Who would you have preside over the Governor's seat' Who would you approach with your problems" To whom would you entrust your city' Do your experiences these past three years factor into your decision'
This decision is not to be made lightly; the gubernatorial office has since become one of the few positions of authority RhyDin has to offer. Whomsoever earns it decides just how much respect that position commands.
Whom do you trust, RhyDin"
Aaron Marshall
A new face to the election this year, Aaron Marshall is accused by a fellow candidate as having a platform that "offers only fluff and ideas with no actual method." Another of his fellow candidates suggested that his campaign seemed ?"centered around either a really bad beer commercial or advertising for a frat party." To his credit, Marshall could likely throw a very good frat party. After all, who doesn't want "free beer every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and sometimes even Saturday?" Overt criticisms aside, Marshall's candidacy undoubtedly appeals to the more corybantic side of the RhyDin proper. Beer, wet t-shirt, and Jell-O enthusiasts will no doubt jump at the opportunity to cast their lot in with Marshall, eager to reap the benefits of empty campaign promises from a na've candidate. But before that vote is cast, please take into consideration the candidate's logic behind his platform.
Any politician can make promises that he doesn't intend to keep. But to so strenuously tout the certainty of free goods and free admission to recreational tournaments and not follow through with them would be a discredit to the election process. If elected to the gubernatorial - pardon - the "Prime Goverdent' position, Marshall would apparently ensure that local breweries and small businesses ascribe to a number of "free days," where they would offer a certain supply of a certain item for free. But how exactly are these business supposed to afford such extravagant generosity"
"Well, I've already started a fund," claims Marshall. "And I've spoken to a few stores who would be willing to provide free drinks and pies, because of all the kick ass advertising they'd get."
But how much advertising does a business really need" Isn't there a point where advertising tapers off, and consumerism is required" What is to stop these "free" offers from putting these businesses into debt"
Blessedly, Marshall argued his airtight, superb logic when it comes to finance.
"They're giving out x amount of beer on certain days, right' This beer gets grabbed up by people until they run out. The people want more, they go and buy it. So, partially it pays for itself. Then like, I help with certain things. Blackdog is a new brewery, so they'll do anything to get their name out there right now."
Right, right. Supply and demand. I read something like that in an economics article somewhere. But wait a minute. What was the addendum on marginal cost' Oh yes! Firms will produce additional output only as long as the cost of producing an extra unit of output is less than the price they will receive. Assuming there is even a proportional demand, how exactly are vendors expected to generate a greater supply of their products when the profit curve already suggests a staunch deficit'
But rest assured, "It wouldn't be free on every day of the week, yo. That's just silly. I figure, once other shops see how successful it is, they'll start pitching in too."
Glad to see our candidates have some leap of faith when it comes to economics. And as to this particular candidate's capacity for government" "It's not the law itself, I think. It's the idea of laws. This place is all kinds of crazy, where do you see order" I'm saying passing giant ass laws or even proposing them in a place as hectic as this isn't the way to go."
Eloquently and deliberately spoken, RhyDin.
In his own words: "Aaron Marshall: "Why the f—- not?""
*"What's Wrong with Anarchism?" Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D.
The 2010 Elections: Get Out and Vote! April 11, 2010
http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx21/dfenner_photo/6264346944a710cfe80dc5.jpg Senior Columnist and Investigative Journalist: Darien Fenner
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe described the best government that we can have as one that teaches us to govern ourselves. In truth, what is it about government that a governed body is determined to fault' Is it the overbearing threat of regulation' Or, on the other end of the spectrum, is it a completely laissez-faire policy that sets a governing body as a clockmaker whose singular actions create a series of repercussions inevitably resulting in malcontent' What is the proper form of government' Some will argue that a totalitarian society ensures a kind of institutionalized patriotism; that binding the governed body with iron restraints is better than leaving grabby, greedy hands to go about their business. Others contest that while we may fruitfully argue over the dysfunction of civilization, corporatism, hierarchical power structure, and especially governments, we cannot deny the historical fact that anarchism has never as yet created a viable society.* If this is the case, then how has RhyDin existed as a whole until now"
This 2010 election, you, the governed, have the responsibility to make a sensible choice when it comes to your government. Who would you have preside over the Governor's seat' Who would you approach with your problems" To whom would you entrust your city' Do your experiences these past three years factor into your decision'
This decision is not to be made lightly; the gubernatorial office has since become one of the few positions of authority RhyDin has to offer. Whomsoever earns it decides just how much respect that position commands.
Whom do you trust, RhyDin"
Aaron Marshall
A new face to the election this year, Aaron Marshall is accused by a fellow candidate as having a platform that "offers only fluff and ideas with no actual method." Another of his fellow candidates suggested that his campaign seemed ?"centered around either a really bad beer commercial or advertising for a frat party." To his credit, Marshall could likely throw a very good frat party. After all, who doesn't want "free beer every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and sometimes even Saturday?" Overt criticisms aside, Marshall's candidacy undoubtedly appeals to the more corybantic side of the RhyDin proper. Beer, wet t-shirt, and Jell-O enthusiasts will no doubt jump at the opportunity to cast their lot in with Marshall, eager to reap the benefits of empty campaign promises from a na've candidate. But before that vote is cast, please take into consideration the candidate's logic behind his platform.
Any politician can make promises that he doesn't intend to keep. But to so strenuously tout the certainty of free goods and free admission to recreational tournaments and not follow through with them would be a discredit to the election process. If elected to the gubernatorial - pardon - the "Prime Goverdent' position, Marshall would apparently ensure that local breweries and small businesses ascribe to a number of "free days," where they would offer a certain supply of a certain item for free. But how exactly are these business supposed to afford such extravagant generosity"
"Well, I've already started a fund," claims Marshall. "And I've spoken to a few stores who would be willing to provide free drinks and pies, because of all the kick ass advertising they'd get."
But how much advertising does a business really need" Isn't there a point where advertising tapers off, and consumerism is required" What is to stop these "free" offers from putting these businesses into debt"
Blessedly, Marshall argued his airtight, superb logic when it comes to finance.
"They're giving out x amount of beer on certain days, right' This beer gets grabbed up by people until they run out. The people want more, they go and buy it. So, partially it pays for itself. Then like, I help with certain things. Blackdog is a new brewery, so they'll do anything to get their name out there right now."
Right, right. Supply and demand. I read something like that in an economics article somewhere. But wait a minute. What was the addendum on marginal cost' Oh yes! Firms will produce additional output only as long as the cost of producing an extra unit of output is less than the price they will receive. Assuming there is even a proportional demand, how exactly are vendors expected to generate a greater supply of their products when the profit curve already suggests a staunch deficit'
But rest assured, "It wouldn't be free on every day of the week, yo. That's just silly. I figure, once other shops see how successful it is, they'll start pitching in too."
Glad to see our candidates have some leap of faith when it comes to economics. And as to this particular candidate's capacity for government" "It's not the law itself, I think. It's the idea of laws. This place is all kinds of crazy, where do you see order" I'm saying passing giant ass laws or even proposing them in a place as hectic as this isn't the way to go."
Eloquently and deliberately spoken, RhyDin.
In his own words: "Aaron Marshall: "Why the f—- not?""
*"What's Wrong with Anarchism?" Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D.