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Post by Polbo on Dec 3, 2018 16:50:44 GMT -6
Only the finest could suffice for the finest two candidates in the finest debate in the history of Earth, and Polbo darn well made sure they had the finest. One of the biggest rentable venues in North City - scratch that, the biggest rentable venue in North City, with more seats to watch the debate up close than you could possibly count without losing track and quitting from frustration. It might not end up being a terribly long debate, but it would certainly be a memorable one, if only for how cool the venue was. Polbo was patiently waiting backstage, dressed up in a nice, pink suit jacket with her little octopus logo pinned to her chest, going over all of her notes one last time. She had stuff on foreign politics, economics, domestics, you name it. It had taken more than just a few Google searches to gather all this together!
Before the Earthling even knew it, it was time to go out on stage. Polbo confidently strutted out in front of the audience, who clapped politely (but loudly, given the sheer number of people who were in the audience) at the candidates' appearances. The pink haired lady gave them all a big smile and wave as she settled herself behind her podium, stacking her papers on top and leaning forward to tap her microphone lightly. The feedback it gave off spoiled the fact that it was working just fine, which eased the last of her worries. She didn't really care too much about 'winning' the debate, if you could even do that, but it was exciting just to even be considered for such a high ranking position! She quietly awaited the moderator to begin the thing for real, her hands neatly folded in front of her.
Hopefully Carro was bringing his A game, today!
TAGS: Carro Hofferson | Jinn
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Post by Carro Hofferson on Dec 3, 2018 17:11:14 GMT -6
THE 3018 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
CARRO'S PL: 50
Carro slowly inhaled, wiping his hair back with his palm one last time. It always took an unreasonable amount of gel and spray to get it to not spike up and look ridiculous. Still, the CEO tightened his bow tie and adjusted his navy blue dress vest. Looking in the public bathroom's mirror, the saiyan batted off a little dust from his face before straightening his posture, doing a quick turn around in his formal clothes. Nothing but the low buzz of the lights above was audible. Inhaling, Carro would strut out of hiding, adjusting his sleeves one last time before approaching his end of the stage.
He could vaguely see Polbo's figure on the other side, but the saiyan had to admit she had a pretty good outfit for the occasion as well when the two were finally ushered to their positions. Shooting Polbo a quick wave and smile, Carro would take a seat down in his own chair, adjusting the microphone around his ear. Everything felt stiff in these clothes- maybe he should have got a size up for his pants... Hopefully a president wasn't expected to dress like this every day.
Still, as the applause died down, Carro remained silent with his fingers twiddling. Now all they had to do was wait for the hired announcers and regulators to get this thing properly started...
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Post by Jinn on Dec 3, 2018 18:30:38 GMT -6
| The 3018 Presidential Debate |
Jinn's PL: 5,000
Nervously adjusting his tie as he sat at his lonely moderator table, Jinn glanced over to the stack of questions to be presented to the candidates. He shuffled through them, trying to settle his nerves. He wasn’t unaccustomed to the spotlight, but he was here to job and do it well. He only hoped things didn’t get too out of hand too quickly. Jinn managed to relax by the time the first candidate stepped onto the stage. She took her place at her podium, quickly followed by Mr. Carro Hofferon. As the applause for the two candidates finally died down, Jinn took it as his cue to begin the ceremonies officially. He was wearing his usual fair. A black suit and red tie that went nicely with his glossy black fur and green scales. He looked the part as much as either of the candidates. Clearing his throat, he leaned forward toward the microphone. “Welcome everyone to the 3018 Presidential Debate. Today, our candidates, Ms. Polbo Feira and Mr. Carro Hofferson, will be answering questions from the citizens of Earth. Let’s keep things civil.”Jinn allowed a slight pause for some brief applause before clearing his throat again and picking up the first question from the stack. He glanced down to read it aloud. “The first question is from Van-80,” Jinn paused, resisting the urge to add ‘my nemesis’ onto the end of that sentence, “He asks… With all of the recent fights and chaos, our once beautiful cities are being reduced to horrid wrecks. How do you intend to revitalize damaged areas like Satan City and return them to their original beauty? Ms. Feira, would you like to start us off?”
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Post by Sulfur on Dec 3, 2018 18:53:16 GMT -6
Sulfur's PL: 1,000 | AVALON's PL: 17,183
Well, it was finally happening! Sulfur, along with AVALON, decided to come and watch the debate that was happening between Carro and Polbo. Honestly she couldn’t wait for it to start, as evidence from the avali fidgeting a little bit in her seat. She sat in the front row, hoping that the saiyan would spot her from the crowd a bit easier. Eh, he’ll notice her since she had AVALON, who had blue lights and whatnot… plus they’re kinda a big metal robot powersuit thing, so he’s bound to notice her. Sulfur and the android watched as Polbo arrived at her podium, in which the two would clap together with the crowd. She also gave the human a little wave as well, considering she was… sort of her friend, maybe? Eh, whatever!
Whenever the cheering died down, the next person would come up, and it would be none other than Carro himself! Sulfur immediately clapped for the saiyan, alongside her robot. “Wooow, he looks so handsome in that suit!” The avali would go and say to AVALON, who would just let out a chuckle in response. The crowd would cheer once again, which would obviously die down after a few seconds. Sulfur would turn towards Jinn whenever they spoke, and soon enough they would ask the first question for the debate! The avian would look towards Polbo, curious on what their answer might be.
Sulfur shall spectate, and starts firsts in the spectator order!
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Post by Polbo on Dec 5, 2018 12:58:45 GMT -6
Okay, it was time to really start, now! Polbo stared down at the moderator intently as he asked the first question of the two candidates. It was from Van-80, that one fancy looking robot that was also from Crop Co. He could throw a good pie, at least - that was the extent of what Polbo knew of him. "Oh, certainly," Polbo gladly replied as the moderator, a furry eared fellow, suggested she begin. The Earthling cleared her throat and stacked her papers one last time on her desk, before leaning forward and calmly and clearly giving her answer. "There's no doubt that huge battles between heroes and villains leave all sorts of collateral damage, whether it be injured people or destroyed buildings. And, after seeing how hard everyone was working to repair Satan City after it was recently reclaimed, it's not hard to come to a conclusion, there."
Polbo cleared her throat, then quickly continued with her answer. "Where there is destruction, there is also opportunity! Sure, we could invent some big, complicated and expensive device that can do all the work for us, potentially, but why would we want to? Provided they can all work for a fair wage - which I would personally see to, myself - allowing Earth's own construction crews and organizations to work to repair ravaged areas on their own not only gives them a chance to shine with their work, it provides hundreds of jobs in local communities, and also shows all those super powered aliens just how resilient even the smallest of humans can be!" She felt pretty good about that answer, as she leaned back and relaxed her posture a bit in her podium. People always liked hearing about how strong they were, didn't they?
Polbo glanced back over at the significantly shorter Carro, who she assumed would be speaking up next, provided he had something to add for himself.
TAGS: Carro Hofferson
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Post by Carro Hofferson on Dec 8, 2018 14:16:42 GMT -6
THE 3018 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
CARRO'S PL: 50
A question from Van? Carro raised his brow, but just nodded along as Jinn started things off. That did seem like something his coworker would ask... Polbo, starting things off, had a very solid position- Carro did plan something very similar himself in terms of repairing collateral damage and preventing it- though the latter was likely a point best saved for later. He had to stay on topic, after all! Regardless, allowing Earth's people themselves to help in the repairs was a good idea. Clearing his throat and wiping a little sweat off his palms once Polbo finished, the saiyan would chime in.
"Earths' people all do play a key role in our planet's safe keeping and prosperity- I wholeheartedly agree with helping the planet's own construction crews repair the damages as well." He began, a few beads of sweat forming on his forehead. The first question was always the hardest, right? "But I don't plan on letting them do all the work while I sit back and shine my shoes or something. As a leader, I would also try to get involved."
"Aside from giving sustainable wages or dispatching some extra help with our building drones back at Crop Co when it comes to things on my end, I plan to get a handful of more alliances and trades between trustworthy factions or planets going. We'll need plenty of resources, zeni and materials alike, to patch up damages and have more to spare afterwards for other tasks." So was the plan, at least. He'd done his research a few days prior to find a few okay-looking outsiders to reach out to, but decided to keep that in his pocket for later. "Before I go on, though, there's something I should ask."
"Battle-ravaged zones are bound to still be dangerous- some might have lingering effects we can't fully plan for, like we've seen with Satan City's takeover." He raised his gaze to Polbo. "How do you plan to keep the smallest of us safe should they work in places that dangerous?"
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Post by Polbo on Dec 13, 2018 15:11:52 GMT -6
Carro was quick to strike back with a rebuttal, which is just what Polbo had been hoping for. If they just slept on each other's answers, who knew what one or the other could get away with? Still, Carro seemed to frame her as someone lazy who'd sit on the sidelines drinking lemonade and barking orders while everyone else worked hard on restorations. Now, who said she'd be doing that? Still, interrupting wasn't proper etiquette for a presidential candidate, so Polbo politely waited until the ginger haired Saiyan finished speaking before she made her own rebuttal. Once the last words had left the monkey man's lips, Polbo gave it a second or two to see if he had anything more he still wanted to add, then gave her own response. "Well, of course I plan on helping all that I can, in situations like that," she started.
"Though, I'll admit, there are certainly people more better suited to watching over construction directly than I would be - if I'm needed, I'm there in a heartbeat, obviously - though, aren't there there Presidential duties I'd be of more use performing than lifting blocks of concrete?" Polbo held up her rather unimpressively muscled arms and flexed them as she jokingly added, "Not sure how useful these bad boys'd be compared to some proper construction equipment, if you know what I mean." Putting her arms back down, she went on to address his second counterpoint. "And, as for keeping them safe, I imagine it'd be much like your own plan was. We're all one Earth, bringing the various businesses and factions together despite political differences would only benefit us all! They could not only help defend the planet, but the people working to undo the damage, as well."
Polbo cleared her throat, and then carefully flipped through her notes before continuing once again. "Based on the recent events of the past year or so, with the from the World Trade Fleet attack on Satan City and the brief attack from the Saiyan Kingdom soldier against Crop Co, it sure seems our current worries lie beyond our planet, from forces way out in the stars. What does the Saiyan Kingdom want, as well as the World Trade Fleet? Getting out own house together to stand against them should be our top priority, methinks." Hey, she'd managed to throw in an old timey word in there! Using words like 'methinks' always made people sound smarter on TV, Polbo had always thought. "Of course, that includes Crop Co as well," she added with a glance over at Carro. "I trust we can rely on their support whether the candidacy is yours or not?"
TAGS: Carro Hofferson
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Post by Carro Hofferson on Dec 18, 2018 10:40:24 GMT -6
Polbo still seemed to have a good head on her shoulders, but the point of Carro's question seemed to fly over her head. He didn't mean that she'd have to physically go and be there, evidenced by his own prior claims to what he would do from the "sidelines" to help those out there repairing the damages. Still, having the others help too with defensive measures was good. But... "Yes, but how would they help? I'm certain they can, but what are the specifics? We're not solely talking about fighting front-line defenders, here." He explained, raising a hand. "I... was foolish once, and tried to waltz RIGHT into a corrupt Satan City on my own to get some scans. And as we know, the dark magics that were there preyed easily upon those physically weak like you and me." Carro could admit when he made a misstep. But that wasn't his point.
"So, after that learning experience, I used some of my, uh... field results to add a protective layer to my usual armor that prevented the magic from affecting someone even as weak as myself. It was easy to replicate, too!" Polbo had strong ideas and claims, but she currently lacked much proof, experience, or grounding. Saying you would do something was one thing, but what about actually following through?
Carro had done things like this in the past, as he had explained, and was more than ready to continue to do the same. "Granted, I hope we won't have another similar incident to Badman. I will be able to prepare some protection for those out there, as I did for myself, regardless of what happens. Of course I'd likely need to work plans out for awhile first and all." The saiyan shrugged with a meek grin.
"And yes. Regardless of the result of the presidency, I will not retreat my company's helping hand." Carro just wanted the Earth to have a good leader, to have a good future. If that meant conceding his hand to let someone more capable take the reigns, then so be it. Polbo had a point, though- the Fleet wouldn't forever be their single villain to the story. Back then, the Saiyan Solar Empire wasn't the one and only threat. There were the Mazoku, the Arcosians, Realigner Red, and many more- some even sourced from the Earth itself!
Carro paused, glancing astray and clenching a fist. He had some... information. But was it really okay to say to the public's face? The Saiyans could be a brewing threat of their own, and some evidence of such was... rather daunting. The saiyan closed his eyes, sucking in a breath. The people deserved to know the truth. But that was best reserved for when a related question was asked.
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Post by Jinn on Dec 19, 2018 20:36:21 GMT -6
Listening to the two candidates make their arguements, Jinn watched them and the crowd both of which seemed amicable enough for the moment. The subject matter was getting onto a topic that actually interested him greatly and some of the other citizens. After the two had a bit of a lull in their debate, Jinn cleared his throat.
“Thank you, candidates. I think that brings us to the topic of our next question actually. This one is from myself. How do you intend to ensure the protection of Earth now and in the future with regards to attacks both domestic and foreign? Mr. Hofferson, if you’d like to start us off with this one?”
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