I think my work here is done

What? Robin Hood is a work of fiction. You'll have to specify which King James, as there are several of them from several different time periods.

Last time i checked, kings weren't chosen by popular vote...

When I called it a national bank, that was solely for naming purposes. It has nothing to do with how it will be run. It's operations would be as that of a credit union and nothing else. I apologize for the confusion it caused but I am glad that is cleared up. In the future I will be sure to mention that "national bank" is only a name and it is actually run like a credit union where the "members" are the citizens of Identity. What I hoped to address in the statement, was about my motivation for running. As you seemed to be saying "why are you running if you have no declared personal motivation, therefore you're corrupt." I hoped to address the true reasons as to why I was running. If you're still not convinced I do plan on working with congress to give everyone in government a fair salary as well. It was a mistake to use the language of "my business" here. I should have said, "the bank" as in the scenario of me being elected, i would have no ownership of the bank, as it would be a government bank. I fail to see how this quote proves you correct about all banks being run for profit. Perhaps because you don't consider credit unions to be banks? Either way, my plan is for a non-profit, government run, credit union/bank (whatever we decide to call it). You may attack my minor syntax inconsistencies, but this is the plan I have always had and will continue to have. If you think a government organization offering citizens low interest loans and decent interest rate savings accounts is a bad idea, THEN we can have a very interesting discussion about economics, as apposed to nitpicking my use of language.

Just like how there was a separation of powers in asylum life. Oh wait, that was a complete police state. What I call the bank should matter less than what is actually is. I only mentioned credit unions because you claimed "no banks are run as nonprofits." This statement was completely false, see: credit unions. I do agree that money plays a huge role in my life. Just as it plays a huge role in everyone's life. Identity is about making money, and I want to make sure everyone has the ability to do that. If people make more money, they spend more money, if they do that, there will be more goods and services available and the economy will be successful. To address your first point, which is your best, I am running because I care about Identity. I want to shape the economy into a living, breathing free market on a scale similar to eve online. I think it has the ability to be that, but not if the people in power don't work towards it.

Yes but now you won't ask any more redundant questions because you'll always search first

Yes. This is exactly what I would do. If I fail the first election, I will not run for governor again. And while initially, I will be running the government, I hope to establish a separation of powers as soon as possible. As far as I am aware, I am the only one who has proposed doing so. I think the disconnect here is that you believe my bank at current is a physical company. It is not. My company is not making money right now, and it doesn't exist. No company in Identity is anything more than an Idea. I will postpone the development of DollaBank until after the race. If I lose I will not run again, and run the company privately. The purpose for my idea, the bank, is to keep currency moving in the economy, through loans. Whether I can establish a government program to do it, or I am forced to do it on my own, does not matter to me (though I have other policies, such as congress, that I would like to exact.) As with many things, it all comes down to trust. Do you trust the other politicians who don't even care to mention separation of power? Or do you trust me, someone, who is proposing willing giving up power in order to create a better future? Ultimately it is your decision. Also please, for your own good click on this: http://bfy.tw/APVl Please excuse me if I come off as rude, however you are attacking me with claims of extreme corruption when I am the only candidate without ties to a major player organization (some organization even proclaim they will use corrupt politicians to their advantage).

All banks do not run with a for profit motive. If I am elected the bank will be run as a credit union. While it is unusual for a government to run a credit union, I believe it will work in Identity. Also, for the second time, If I am elected, and I want to make this very clear, I will NOT be running the bank. I will make no money from the bank. I have already explained what happens if the bank so happens to have entra money. Please try to read more carefully in the future, as I'm repeating myself at this point.

I think you are a misunderstanding. Your first point is ridiculous as saying "my business" is just a figure of speech. As governor, my goal will be to create a healthy economy, not to make personal wealth. If you view the link in my signature, you will find the actual business plan I referred to. Though you are right, the difference is: if I am elected the bank will be run by the state with a non-profit objective vs I if I am not elected I will personally run the bank as a private company. If I am elected the only "ownership" I will have in the national bank is that it was my idea. It will be entirely run by the appointed council of 12. These 12 aren't even appointed by me, but rather by an elected congress. I hope this clears up any confusion you may have. Thank you for your concern.

The National Bank would be responsible for adjusting interest rates, fees (though we'll call them taxes, ie a frequent withdraw tax) and approving loans. I trust the board to develop a system to quickly decide on small loans and only spend time debating large ones. All government officials are paid a set salary and any extra money generated from the non-profit will redistributed in the form of tax returns, if there isn't another need for them.

Thank you for taking the time to ask some very important questions. To address your first point: If I am elected, it will not be my business. In fact, if I am elected, my only business will be governing. What I should have said, is that a new national bank will be created, following the same business plan I outlined for my business except it will be run as a non-profit by a council of 12 appointed financial experts. If I am not elected, then I will run a business based off of this plan with a for-profit model. As for your second point: These plans will succeed as they are, admittedly, not original. The idea of a congress is based on the United Staes government (a system that has lasted for over 200 years) and of course banks (a system that has existed for even longer).

Thank you for clarifying.

The economy doesn't exist yet. I'm talking about how Gene's position on the economy was what I agree with, and now that he dropped out no one holds a similar position to him.

Read the whole post. Alternatively, Here is where I talk about that if you don't want search for it:

There have always been too many PMCs. Also, a high number of crime families is realistic when you think about it. Also just to clarify, I don't mind the large number of PMCs, it drives the price of security down as there is more competition, I just don't recommend anyone start another one for that exact reason.

Something that really bothers me is that you're the CEO of a private security corp. If you could give more information in regards to this detail (as I don't want to vote for someone who has a conflict of interests) it would be greatly appreciated.

Not sure how much military grade equipment will be in the game, but I think it's a good idea to specialize in their production. However, I think that as far as providing private security, that market is fairly saturated.

Ah right. I was remembering a thread about the career, not instruments themselves.

Although I've stated my opinion on bounty hunters and vigilantes before (essentially in line with what @JamesLuck01 said) something I remembered is they did have a bounty hunter talent tree in the Arma Life mod. They would have access to non-lethal weapons and could apprehend criminals, bringing them to the police for a cut of the ticket money. They were also complete laughing stocks and kiddie cops. People would frequently mug them just because they had that stupid badge over their head. Good times :).

This has been addressed before. I'd imagine while they'd like to, they need to work on more important things first, and don't have plans to implement them on release. Though you could always broadcast music through your mic.

A. you only need a few millionaires with this business model to be profitable (as one or 2 clients could easily support the company) B. Shut up and let them fail on their own. I actually think there is a market for this idea and it has a decent chance of succeeding (not that I would ever use their services) C. It's a role-playing game, with an emphasis on role play. If they want to be "professional criminals" who are you to say they can't? D. Do you know how many CEO's would love to have a gang of hardened criminals subservient to them? Probably most of the ones on this site (though they'll never admit it)

You could still run a gambling site with Identities currency similar to Iwantisk or CSGO betting. (although without the scandals... yeah probably a bad idea)

Considering the Atlas life mod already exists for ARMA, and this is going to be very similar to that, with maybe a few, minor new features, I don't see why it's too good to be true, unless your expectations are overblown.

Becuase shooting guns in video games is fun, and some people want to make a career out of it. Also, Aegis was one of the first, along with Atlas. They're the only ones I would "take seriously"

Yes they will, but no specific details on that yet. You also can get withdrawal symptoms.