Is integration really the best policy, Senator?

Hasn't years of research shown us that recidivism levels (in the form of sockpuppets, new troll accounts or the like) are dangerously high, to the point where even the BlueAngel Troop Surge Act of 2007 made little to no headway in solving or even soothing this particular malady?

*raises hand*

Question over here, Senator.

What was your official stance on the BATSA? And a few follow-ups if I may, would you say the surge succeeded or failed? And what if there are signs of another surge on the horizon? How do we best prepare to manage that situation?

Thank you.

*sits back down, pencil poised over pad*

I've got to correct you slightly, right honorable gentleman.

Greek Chat Redundancy CAN be cured with the proper interventions. Even without quarantine, the proper dosage of snark each time it happens will bring more attention to the problem, prevent it in the future, and provide a dose of reality to the offender.

Remember that GCR is a disease, not a crime.

BATSA is -- and remains -- a failure of epic proportions. You cannot cure cancer with a Band Aid. If elected, I will aggressively pursue the terrorists who continue to infiltrate our peaceful republic and eliminate them by any means necessary.

ANY MEANS.

*scribbling furiously*

So are you saying for the record that you're for more aggressive banning and moderation of infiltrators? Are you willing to go as far as IP bans? More public outings of trolls? IRL stalking? How far are we talking here?

*poises pencil again*

I am in favor of a tough, but fair policy which includes equal and even moderation on the part of all moderators -- including full disclosure of the internet policies of all GLOs which have them -- if a brigade of lawyers is to harass us, let's know the rules first, shall we?

This plan also includes a democratic process by which moderators are selected on 12 and 18 month rotations and may only be elected by GreekChat -- no more appointments and no more unlimited consecutive terms!

Once the leadership in place and we have assurances that moderators are not being pissy or sensitive, then we can focus on how moderators communicate with problem posters. A three strike warning system is fair enough for five year olds -- why not us? Have some courtesy and communicate with a poster when you edit, move, or delete their post.

Gone will be the days where GCers can talk like lil bitches to Alpha mods to complain about my coarse language.

Gone will be the days when GCers can threaten to call our national headquarters due to our opinions.

It is THOSE GCers who need to be banned. GCers, our IGNORE buttons still work!

And if need be, I will pursue IP bans, public outings of trolls, and going to cigar shops and judo classes MYSELF and slapping the offenders with my gloves!

Ooo. Ooo. Ooo. Forget running mate; can I be brigadier general of the legal counter-bridage?!

Yes you can!

I'd like to apply for a position with the new and highly esteemed leadership!

Count me in!

I really hope this is a bloodless coup...