Platform and Policy

1. What would be your first priority as President?

Speaker Mac: My first priority would, as you know, be education reformation. It has been something that I have wanted to do for a while and I feel like it should definitely be a top priority to focus more on the individual rather than students as a whole.
Aside from that, it would be to look after the server and see what I can do to push it forward after my presidency. I will be as responsible as I can to uphold our values and take in ideas from others.

2. What is your position on the agendas of former President CollinMatthew and current President Starro?

SM: I think that their agendas have been good, but extremely centered towards Democratic beliefs. I feel it is best that we have an impartial [P]resident. Although I am not the most impartial person on the server, I am extremely logically driven and will always side with logic rather than party lines Also, I think that instead of having 15 executive orders, there should only be a few. I think most of the executive orders that have been passed should go through Congress.

3. What are your views on healthcare?

SM: I think that healthcare shouldn’t be universal. Private insurance companies should have a chance to compete and offer different levels of healthcare, and having universal healthcare would stifle that. I am not in support of the government choosing what healthcare you should get and I believe strongly that the people should have that choice.

4. How would you summarize your approach to social equality (women’s rights and LGBT rights etc.)?

SM: I tend to lean libertarian when it comes to social issues. I am fine with gay marriage because it does not harm me or anyone else. The problem I have with the LGBT community is when they try to push their beliefs on kids that have not fully grasped on who they are yet. Should it be taught, it must only be taught to high school students. I’m also for women’s rights, but I do believe it has gone too far nowadays. We shouldn’t put down men, instead men and women should fight for equality. This means that a woman will get charged just as a man does if they commit the same crime.

5. Elaborate on your foreign policy philosophy.

SM: With foreign policy, I think it is only necessary to get involved whenever the US or its allies are in jeopardy. I want us to pull out of the Middle East entirely, because the Middle East was better off before we got involved. I don’t think it’s possible for us to be the policeman of the world and still expect to be one of the best countries in the world. Sacrificing our troops, money, and time for something that doesn’t even concern us will hurt us in the long run.

6. What do you view as an issue that isn’t discussed enough?

SM: An issue that I feel isn’t discussed enough is the rioting that is going on in universities across the country. These college students just don’t understand how great of a nation this is and they’re taught by professors to believe that America isn’t as great as we think it is. These professors go beyond their area of expertise and alter the perception of these student’s minds. It’s a sad sight to see.

7. What is an issue you would not compromise on?

SM: An issue I would not compromise on is abortion. It is not the woman’s choice to kill a child, regardless of circumstance. If the woman is raped, the blame should be put at the rapist’s feet and not the feet of the child. I believe that the value of the life of a child is not dependent on the mistakes of its parents.

Personal

1. Why do you think you should be President?

SM: I believe that I fulfill every requirement for this position and that I have what it takes to do the job. Don’t get me wrong, I love being Speaker and I am truly grateful for being given this position. I will still be active whenever I’m [P]resident, and I’ll be willing to answer any questions you may have. I have much experience in being in a leadership position, and I have worked with the two other presidents closely. I have also had experience in nominating people, interviewing, and composing memos (which is beneficial when creating executive orders). I can also assure you that I will take ideas brought to me and criticism said of me seriously. I want to do the best I can for this server, and it is only fair to judge everyone’s input with a strict regard to how my conduct is. No one’s opinion will be disregarded unless it is deemed trollish behavior. Otherwise, I will take all input into consideration and talk with others to determine what they think. My cabinet would be a mixture of Republicans, Independents, and Democrats, of course. I want to ensure a good balance and that I get opinions from both sides to make sure what I’m doing is ethical and right. I will make sure to elect cabinet members that are good for the job, trustworthy, and knowledgable in their field.

2. How would you describe yourself politically?

SM: I consider myself a conservatarian, which combines the beliefs of libertarians and conservatives. Economically, I’m right leaning and advocate towards a more hands off approach and socially I lean more left while also arguing a hands off approach.

3. What are you doing currently besides Congress?

SM: That’s a little too personal. Let’s just say I’m a busy person. 🙂

4. What do you like to do for fun?

SM: I like to play guitar, watch the news, read (cause I’m a huge book nerd), and listen to music.

5. What is your favorite book?

SM: :O it’s so hard to choose. Personally, I like the book Dear Mr. Knightly by Katherine Reay. I also love classical literature like Shakespeare, Mark Twain, and Jane Austin. I also love books that cover politics and other practical things. :>

6. Who are your political heroes (can be fictional characters)

SM: My political heroes have to be Ronald Reagan, James Madison, and, of course, George Washington. I also like John F. Kennedy a lot but he did cheat on his wife so…yeah…..Lindsey Graham is also a favorite along with Stephen[sic] Crowder and Ben Shapiro.

7. What item can you not live without?

SM: Well, besides the essentials, I’d have to say my books. Phones will eventually die without charge, but books last forever when put into good hands. It’ll be something to hold me over for a long time. If we are saying that I can only take one book with me, then I will make a huge book that is combined of different stories and other books. No one will stop me. :>

Campaign

1. Why do you think you would make a better President than President Starro?

SM: I think that President Starro means well, but he is not that active and as far as I know he’s not entirely open to questioning. Also, I have more experience than him when it comes to holding a huge position like this and I believe I have climbed the ladder to get to this point rather than just jumping into the big chair. I know that he’ll be a good leader whether he’s elected or not, but I do believe we need someone with more experience and history behind them.

2. How do you plan on beating the other candidates?

SM: I don’t plan on “beating” them, but it would be nice. I am going to take a more advocated approach and make a website and post ads for my campaign. If Starro wins, then I’ll run for Speaker again and try again next time.

3. What is your campaign slogan?

SM: I dont [sic] have one yet, but I am thinking about a slogan along the lines of “Mac America Great Again”. ;D

4. Some of your opponents in the primary have already released advertisement, what will be your campaign’s media strategy?

SM: My campaigns media strategy will be to create a website that has all my priorities for when I am [P]resident and what my ideology is. Itll[sic] also [be] good to emphasize that I am willing to answer any questions that anyone may have. I think just cooperating and compromising with people is enough, but it is good to reach out to those I dont[sic] talk to as much.

5. How do you plan on standing out in the debates?

SM: In the debates, I plan on standing out by acknowledging that there are other right answers out there. I also plan on standing out by being respectful towards my opponents and wishing them luck. If I don’t win, I want whoever to know that at least they’re going into the presidency knowing they can trust someone that will be honest and sincere even when in disagreeance with them.

6. If you had to summarize what your campaign stands for in one word, what would that be?

SM: I’d say integrity. That is because I mean what I say and I’m not two faced in any way. If I say that I’m gonna do something, I’m gonna do it and I won’t just say things to please people. I also am respectful to others both in and out of the server and am sincere about what I say.

7. Name one quality you admire about your opponents or their campaigns.

SM: A quality I admire about Antonio is the fact that he is strong in his beliefs. Although he can come across as stubborn, I love how he is not willing to back down on what he says just because others disapprove of it.

Anything else you want to say before the interview is finished?

SM: Hmm…thank you for your time. :>