Al Raposas presidential campaign, March 2013
The Al Raposas presidential campaign of March 2013 began when Al Raposas transferred to LAKAN-KBP and got nominated by Liana Paldrov on February 26, 2013 (Day 1925) as the presidential candidate of LAKAN-KBP for the Philippine presidential elections on March 5, 2013.[1]
Contents
February campaign
Proclamation rally
Raposas proclaimed his candidacy in his hometown, Antipolo City, Rizal, Luzon on Day 1925. In his speech, Raposas calls for a New Philippines that shall be characterized by much needed reforms.[2]
- " ... in this New World, what we need is a New Philippines. Breaking the current institutions and replacing them with the old and tested methods is not the way to create this vision come true. New methods must be applied to the current institutions. And so to make it short, it is not power of (off) the people, nor power by (buy) the people, not even power for (fool) the people... Power to the people!"
Bulacan rally
Raposas then proceeded to Malolos City, Bulacan, Luzon on Day 1926, wherein he appealed for aid from his supporters.[3]
- "... My father's ideology was best represented by his trust to the people that they would come to his aid in making his vision come true. I believe it as well... I do not hold a grudge then that his countrymen betrayed him. I just thought to myself that his following may not have been adequate at the time. Followers create leaders, not the other way around. And so I appeal to the Philippine people, urge your party presidents to propose me as their candidate. Your voice can create a change. Power to the people!"
Vigan and Puerto Princesa rallies
Raposas began campaigning double time by proceeding his campaign trail to Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Luzon and to Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The LAKAN-KBP standard bearer held the slogan Power to the people which he states as the overall total of his ideology and platform. He also called on for promotion of individual achievement.[4]
- "... If one citizen does vote, is it insignificant? How then could you amass more votes if you do not start with something? Therefore, every individual in this country is important, the basic building block of society that we must help progress."
March campaign
Cebu and Zamboanga rallies
Raposas continued his swift and thorough campaign by proceeding his campaign trail to Cebu City, Cebu, Visayas and to Zamboanga City, Mindanao. This finalized his campaigning for nomination from the other parties. His campaign for the citizens continued until March 4, 2013.
A question encountered by Raposas in his travels was this:
- "If the government is a chess game, what chess piece are you?"
He gave a rather surprising answer, at least on the side of the audience:
- "I would be the king... Why? Because it is only the king who can produce a truly centrist approach in a chess game, a stalemate. Also, despite its very resounding title, it is actually the most humble piece. Why? Because it can only move one tile at a time, unlike a Queen who can go anywhere she wants, or a pawn who is ambitious for his personal gain. Imagine, even if the king does not move at all, the game is still being won? Because he prioritizes the achievement of his men, letting them earn their own spurs."
Last day campaigns
In his last campaign sortie, Raposas called for citizens to help increase voter turnout by voting on March 5, whoever the official candidates would be. Also, he expressed his grave concern upon the nomination of kmm225 by four of the top five parties in the Philippines (KMP and the RD-led coalition), of which Raposas comments to kmm225 as Macedonian at heart. He calls for the citizens to remove the shroud of fake nationalism from the other candidates. Raposas said:
- ”In his proclamation article, kmm225 seemingly announces victory as he announced when he is going to open the Cabinet positions in his administration. How dare he, my mandate is not beaten yet. Such arrogance is no Filipino trait. I cannot comprehend why my former comrades at KMP selected this citizen to be President of this country, when I thought that the prestige I gave them in November 2012 is enough to win their approval. Am I not winnable? If so, let us show them the power of the people! I know that I am not alone in this endeavor, and it is a Filipino trait to fight even if the odds are against them, just like the standoff in RL Sabah.”[5]
He continued:
- ”Hear me, the presidency of a country is not only in fighting experience or battle statistics, it is also in the heart to serve the Filipino people. I have been serving the country for five months, in all the in-game Cabinet posts and the Congress as well. Is this not enough to prove my dedication for the Philippines so as to elect a foreigner who only showed up now? I don’t even know what plans he has for the country. I acknowledge, though, that foreigner presence in the country helps our Foreign Affairs, so please do not mistake me in this. Citizens, Filipinos, do not be blinded by old and defunct politics, because the future lies in the reforms we will do today! Stop bulok (bloc) voting.”[6]
Opinion polls
Opinion polling (locally known as "surveys") is measured by the number of votes of the last day articles of the presidential candidates, dated March 4, 2013 (Day 1931).
Name | Current government position | Party/ies | Votes and Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
Al Raposas | Minister of Defense | LAKAN-KBP | 81 (16.80%) |
kmm225 | none | KMP, DPP, RD Philippines Movement | 107 (22.20%) |
tolgaksk | RSP Party President | RSP | N/A |
Date | Votes | Percentage* |
---|---|---|
February 26, 2013 (Day 1925) | 15[7] | 3.11% |
February 27, 2013 (Day 1926) | 14[8] | 2.90% ▼ |
February 28, 2013 (Day 1927) | 14[9] | 2.90% ▬ |
March 1, 2013 (Day 1928) | 12[10] | 2.49% ▼ |
* Percentage to national population (482) as of March 4, 2013 22:00 Erepublik time
References
- ↑ http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-presidential-campaign-at-long-last-fulfilling-my-father-039-s-dreams-2219148/1/20 [Presidential Campaign] At long last, fulfilling my father's dreams
- ↑ http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-presidential-campaign-at-long-last-fulfilling-my-father-039-s-dreams-2219148/1/20 [Presidential Campaign] At long last, fulfilling my father's dreams
- ↑ http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-presidential-campaign-i-appeal-to-the-people-s-aid-2219804/1/20 [Presidential Campaign] I appeal to the people's aid
- ↑ http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-presidential-campaign-power-to-the-people-2220629/1/20 [Presidential Campaign] Power to the people
- ↑ http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-presidential-campaign-do-not-be-fooled-by-fake-nationalism-2222356/1/20 [Presidential Campaign] Do not be fooled by fake nationalism
- ↑ http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-presidential-campaign-do-not-be-fooled-by-fake-nationalism-2222356/1/20 [Presidential Campaign] Do not be fooled by fake nationalism
- ↑ http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-presidential-campaign-at-long-last-fulfilling-my-father-039-s-dreams-2219148/1/20 [Presidential Campaign] At long last, fulfilling my father's dreams
- ↑ http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-presidential-campaign-i-appeal-to-the-people-s-aid-2219804/1/20 [Presidential Campaign] I appeal to the people's aid
- ↑ http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-presidential-campaign-power-to-the-people-2220629/1/20 [Presidential Campaign] Power to the people
- ↑ http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-presidential-campaign-if-you-were-a-chess-piece-what-are-you--2221168/1/20 [Presidential Campaign] If you were a chess piece, what are you?
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