1. Before we get into the real meat of this event, I wanted to ask all of you—what make you decide to run for the Underhusen? What do you think the main goal of this session of the legislature should be?
Well, I enjoyed my last two sessions despite some road blocks. However, I think those specific road blocks were what helped pave the way to some very efficient sessions, and I would like to see more of those. It's those active sessions that make me enjoy the UH, whether being a part of it or not.
Right now, I think the main focus is getting an accord of some kind for the new system we're trying to implement. Sure, we can update our procedural rules and whatnot...but once the new system arrives, that's just busy-work that will go away. I think our main focus needs to be insuring that the new system can come into play effectively in a way that will benefit all of Wintreath as a whole...and likewise is something we can all agree with.
2. Recently there has been a large amount of confusion surrounding the introduction of an Open Assembly, a goal that the previous two Underhusen sessions have attempted, with the latest session even sending an Amendment to the Fundamental Laws to the population for ratification. Here, it was discovered that many citizens in fact did not like the Open Assembly Amendment in its current form. How do you, a candidate for the Underhusen, propose better involving the citizenry before a ratification vote?
Actually, I think the current way is decent. It's a trial and error sort of thing. If anyone really thought that such a change was going to be introduced without any opposition whatsoever...regardless of how late or early it arrived, this was an awakening. Much like the OA itself is going to have late voters, you're going to have the late voters in its inception for whatever reason. But it's in moments like this that we can sit down and work with those individuals to find a common ground. Therefore, I think the way we're going about it is just fine. Those involved have had time to cool down, and we're back to thinking logically about it rather than emotionally. As I said, it's going to be trial and error, and I'll be surprised if it passes in the second attempt, since this is going to take a LOT of time to develop into something really ideal.
3. As we all know, for an organism to remain successful and prosperous, it must expand. What do you believe is the best way to catalyse growth and the expansion of Wintreath within NationStates? Are there strategies of other regions that you believe could be adopted by us to increase the success of our recruitment efforts?
Outside of the cultural events I've seen, such as TRR's Rock paper and Scissors tournament...there's always going to be a divide between Wintreath the region and Wintreath the forums. You're always going to get drifters, players that are purely interested in just being in the region with no involvement, those that join the forums for a day, those that join for a week, and those that become active members. There's really no perfect system to overcome this, except to keep doing what we do to draw new members. I think culturally we're going in the right direction since the draw lately has definitely been bigger...and games have been more active.
4. What do you think the biggest problem Wintreath faces is at this point?
Direction. I hate saying it like that, but from a distance, it's the truth. Politically, we
want change (well, many of us do), but we can't decide on the best way to go. I think we're also just overall a bit politically divided to where I'm surprised there's no Political Parties, despite this desire for all of us to work together and to reach a consensus.
Culturally we're starting to take off, but we're mostly active in one area (Werewolf) with some gradual improvement in RP...though it's still a work in progress. We're getting members wanting to participate, but we're not having an easy time shifting that into multiple areas, and are just now getting others interested in taking a shot in their own games.
Outside of those and the general spam threads, there seems to be an aura of confusion as to what to do on Wintreath, despite the Orendi, Recruitment, Military, Newsletters (IE the Lusty Jarl), and whatnot. People want to participate...but they don't. This was made very clear when I posted the Wintreath's Got Talent thread a second time and put it to a vote, and a majority so far has only been interested in wanting to see it, not participate.
But this is something the UH can't fix. This is something that we as a region need to figure out. There's a lot to do here...and with all of what we offer and with people not being interested, perhaps we offer far too much to where it's daunting to people.
5. Who is your favourite politician from history?
I've never been the biggest into politics, so I don't have a particular favorite at the top of my head whose career I know well enough to make such an established decision. If they were a politician that was for equality in all forms of the word, then chances are I liked them since first and foremost, that's my biggest thing I want from a politician.
6. What is your favourite form of government?
Well, it's not a "favorite" since again, that goes into #5. However, I lean more towards being a Democratic Socialist on the political spectrum. For those who are going to inevitably confuse that and Communism, I'll explain in better detail:
I believe in a system that, while it pushes people to earn for themselves...it's not a complete capitalist approach. Certain necessities such as College/University/overall Education, Healthcare, and whatnot I believe should be free, or at least paid for in the taxes that we pay...rather than having to be saddled with outrageous debt that most outside of the wealthy class will inevitably be paying for many years to come, if not the rest of their lives (aka college loans).
I also believe that if you do your best and are fired for something that isn't misconduct (you weren't fast enough for the job, they didn't have the hours), it shouldn't haunt you and put you on the street. The Welfare system in the US is a nightmare because of those who abuse it, and Unemployment in the US is a nightmare because a company can claim misconduct and you'll be denied unemployment benefits.
These things are unacceptable, and I believe there needs to be some type of safety net that keeps people off the streets and able to work, but also insures that people can't milk the system and take advantage of it.
7. Are there any other questions that you believe candidates should answer? As this is a more informal debate (it's a steak fry, after all) feel free to engage in debate, or productive discussion, with your fellow candidates and upstanding citizens of the Wintreath community! 
Any question someone is wanting to ask should be asked unless it is requested reasonably by a candidate not to be (for reasons such as wanting to not have a heated debate in their campaigns). There's no such thing as a stupid question, and most questions are encouraged to be asked.
8. And now, arguably the most important question of them all—how would you like your steak?
While I prefer medium-well steak on most occasions, I don't believe there's bad way to have steak unless it's completely raw or completely burnt. With the right seasoning and sauces, any steak can be a good steak.
