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The Leftist Assembly is a democratic region, we need democratic leadership. For that to succeed, the admins must have their independence and Podria must answer for his words.

Greylyn wrote:

Denouncement of Vice Secretary Podria’s Remarks on Discord

As for the matter of Vice Secretary Podria‘s comments on the #ns-gameplay channel, suggesting that members of the admin team ought to step away from their position — this statement was not authorized by me, and he was acting outside of his capacity as Vice Secretary. Nonetheless, in light of recent hostilities, it would be negligent of me not to denounce the Vice Secretary’s behavior. Regardless of personal intent, it is clear that these remakes did not sit well with members of our community and I want to give no illusions that I support pressuring anyone to step down from a position (on or offsite). Regardless if the member is “inactive”, that is not up to the Vice Secretary or myself to decide.

-Grey

I'm not going to get into the thick of the conversation since I've done enough of that on the Discord server, and honestly I can't be bothered rehashing the same arguments here when its 1am, but I just wanted to make a note of this mind-boggling statement.

Firstly, you are denouncing your own Vice Secretary. Just gonna leave people to sit on that point.

Secondly, you made light of that comment and made a joke about it? To quote you exactly, you said, "“Retirement for Those Who Want It” - Buttigieg". It certainly took you a while to come around to the fact that your Vice Secretary's comments weren't such a joke.

This whole situation is pitiful and makes me want to throw my face into a wall. The best de-escalation is stepping away from the screen for 24 hours, and that is what I recommend that everyone does here. I'll certainly be trying, unless I'm urgently needed on Discord.

Llorens wrote:

I'm not going to get into the thick of the conversation since I've done enough of that on the Discord server, and honestly I can't be bothered rehashing the same arguments here when its 1am, but I just wanted to make a note of this mind-boggling statement.

Firstly, you are denouncing your own Vice Secretary. Just gonna leave people to sit on that point.

Secondly, you made light of that comment and made a joke about it? To quote you exactly, you said, "“Retirement for Those Who Want It” - Buttigieg". It certainly took you a while to come around to the fact that your Vice Secretary's comments weren't such a joke.

This whole situation is pitiful and makes me want to throw my face into a wall. The best de-escalation is stepping away from the screen for 24 hours, and that is what I recommend that everyone does here. I'll certainly be trying, unless I'm urgently needed on Discord.

Llorens, you’re right, to be frank, this situation has done nothing but harm our community, and for any part I may have played, whether consciously or otherwise (eg. co authoring the Communications Regulation Bill, making that Retirement for those who want it joke), I’m sorry. I will be taking a step back from NationStates and if I am needed, feel free to ping me on Discord.

I will be reassessing my future on this platform and if during that time, Assemblians decide that I have behaved unbecoming of my office, I will accept responsibility and step aside.

In Unity,

-Grey
Secretary

Nangka wrote:

If you feel strongly about pursuing this option, there is a way that this can be done. Please refer to our Constitution, specifically Article IV Section 6.

So I could propose a motion to go to the Assembly?

In regards to the actions of Podria, Erna Vindtopia hereby uses their right to invoke Article 3, Section 7 in order to begin impeachment proceedings against Podria.

This is not in response to the proposals set forth by Podria and Greylyn. This is a response to the manipulative behavior directed at the staff of the TLA Discord server. Telling staff members to reconsider their adminship on the server, the harsh language directed at the staff followed by compliments saying that Podria respects them in DMs, among other behaviors, are aspects of the aforementioned manipulative behavior. If this is tolerated, then it sets precedent for the cabinet to use their position to send threats to other nations.

Signed,
Erna vindtopia
Llorens
Zrachevia
Peoples carthage
Kavagrad
Vandensia
Dyl

Given that we now have support from two members of the general assembly, by the power vested in the people by Article 3, section 7, Erna vindtopia moves forward with the motion to impeach Podria.

I am voting for the VoNC of Podria, as a Military Voting Citizen.

Also, heads up, for the next 24 hours I will be taking a break from NationStates.

As a military voting citizen, I vote for the removal of vice secretary Podria.

Hello.

Litauengrad wrote:

For those of us that don’t use Discord, It is difficult to make an informed vote on the removal of Comrade Podria. Can anyone offer some screenshots of the conversation(s) in question, beyond the RMD posts? (which are at best editorialized). Greylyn Kavagrad.

Both myself and Grey have said that we're stepping back from any further debate, so I'll keep this brief. I don't think that the release of such conversations would serve to do anything except inflame the situation once more at a personal level, which is what we want to avoid.

I will say in regards to the public accusations that I've made today and the impeachment of Podria: I have spoken to Pod since my last post, and I have accepted the apology for what he has said that has hurt me on a personal level. I stand by the belief that, even without personal considerations, he went way too far and should no longer hold his post, and he very much understands why I hold that position.

I know that this isn't the reply that you wanted, but I hope that it's a respectable one.

Northern expanses wrote:

Hello

You came in during wild times.

I have read the entire discussion and, not being involved with the discord at all, found it hard to really position myself with regards to the issue. I felt like I wasn't completely in the know about everything that had happened behind the scenes. Had this been a normal proposal or amendment, such circumstances would have lead me to abstain from voting, but in the case of a vote of no-confidence I like to base my decision on whether Roulantinia, or I personally, was affected by the events that triggered the vote. In this instance, that is not the case. In conclusion, while I have sympathy for the arguments made against Comrade Podria, I personally decided to vote AGAINST, and I want my vote to be seen in that regard and in the proper context.

Here's the link to the screenshots.
https://imgur.com/a/RJePe4i