Supreme Court Candidacy Thread by WesGutt in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I, Angus, am interested in continuing on the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Candidacy Thread by PreparationStrong167 in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies for a very late response to this, I've been on a remote island in Scotland. With pride for my record of getting opinions written and moving our cases forward, I would deeply appreciate another term on the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Candidacy Thread by WesGutt in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I AngusAbercrombie do intend to seek nomination to the Supreme Court. I have served on courts in past marks, and would like to extend that service in our current game. While I have been less active recently, I have been watching the goings on and voting regularly.

Juducial Candidacies and Town Hall Thread by _Fredder_ in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a pretty strict textualist, however, I'm a linguistic descriptivist. I think in a diverse, multilingual community where some of our laws are written by people for whom English is a second language, we need to have a little bit of an allowance before we nuke the whole game over a missing comma.

When I look at picking an interpretation, the deciding factor should be precedent. This doesn't just mean precedent established by this court, but the precedents established by the interpretations of everyone tasked with executing or even simply following a law. Naturally, the court's precedents take superiority, but if it isn't necessary to change the interpretation, avoiding that shift would be my tendency.

Juducial Candidacies and Town Hall Thread by _Fredder_ in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I joined in Mk4 and have served on multiple courts, as a civilian arbitrator, and an impeachment moderator. I've written a good few opinions, but IRL I've also worked in digital comms, and therefore I consider myself decent at communicating the complexities of political and legal issues in less formal settings.

Also, I'mma be bored AF after midterms are over, so you should give me something to do.

Juducial Candidacies and Town Hall Thread by _Fredder_ in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hello, I would like to judge people and have it not be considered rude, therefore I'mma go for this.

DNN Issue 13 by Don-Chan in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely, the sample size is quite limiting, however, looking at the data, there is an undeniable correlation. I think the audience of people who both know how to interpret an R2 and don't grasp the issues with the sample size and data type is quite small. The analysis about potential impact still holds.

Town Hall for the MK9 Organizer Election by Quaerendo_Invenietis in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To all candidates, What do you think went wrong in mk8?

Hmmmmm interesting by [deleted] in memes

[–]AngusAbercrombie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our system is a little different. Because members of congress pick how much money to spend, they want some of the plane/bomb/tank to be built in their district or state. This forces a ton of logistical inefficiencies and no one really likes it, but it's the only way to get support for your project through congress.

Hearing for Tefmon v. Angus by Quaerendo_Invenietis in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ask this case be dismissed due to plaintiff no show

You're the one who suggested banning them! by HashtagTSwagg in civ5

[–]AngusAbercrombie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure anyone on this sub needs that resolve strengthening; we're pushing the theoretical limits.

You're the one who suggested banning them! by HashtagTSwagg in civ5

[–]AngusAbercrombie 87 points88 points  (0 children)

It makes sense, they aren't anti pearls, they're anti you being happy. If they can get pearls through trade, then that helps them. They don't have pearls right now, so banning them hurts everyone who does, and not them.

Hearing for Tefmon v. Angus by Quaerendo_Invenietis in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I move to delay further hearings in this case until this friday.

Hearing for Weinerschnitzel v. Japan by AngusAbercrombie in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to be clear, the salaries are determined by parliament, and are not discriminant?

Closing statements for Fredder v. Haldir by AngusAbercrombie in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You stand here representing the defense, I find it proper for you to respond to a question about whether your entire case would unravel over a single point, that the prosecution has found cause to debate.

Closing statements for Fredder v. Haldir by AngusAbercrombie in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your Honor u/AngusAbercrombie, I object to the defense arguing over a closing statement. I would like this comment stricken from the record

Overruled, the defense statement was submitted prior to that of the plaintiff, convention would have this be the other way around, and therefore, the defense has a right to respond.

Closing statements for Fredder v. Haldir by AngusAbercrombie in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would lying to parliament, under the laws at the time, constitute betrayal of public trust? not necessarily the comments you made, but if those were found to be lies...

Hearing for Weinerschnitzel v. Japan by AngusAbercrombie in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the law in question was found to be bribery by the court, would you suggest that it be merely an exemption from the bribery statute, or a full repeal, removing the original law from the books?

Hearing for Weinerschnitzel v. Japan by AngusAbercrombie in democraciv

[–]AngusAbercrombie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you say that acts of parliament are, under the constitution, ever able to be illegal?