I'll be quite straight with you, I am and always have been a well-educated experienced career generalist with a background of success both science and the arts. It's my point of view that Asgardia needs BOTH generalists and specialists for maximum success in the newly-forming Asgardian parliament and government, and to create a dynamic and lively atmosphere for manifesting effective research and development of this new space kingdom.  It is my humble opinion that a fully functional and diverse team comprised of people experienced in all the specifics of creating a viable domain in space, along with people who are experienced in many areas less specified will provide a balanced and thoughtful approach, and grow a healthy and dynamic Asgardian society.   Running for parliament in these current by elections, and I think deeply and seriously about the vast number of tasks and duties in shaping all things Asgardia.  Also, looking forward to participating in whatever capacity presents, for Asgardia's healthy and flourishing development.  What are your thoughts on the topic of generalists and specialists and Asgardia?

#13 District Parliament Candidate, Cheryl Gallagher

Reference: http://www.theillinoismodel.com/ "Thinking and Adapting like a Tactical Philosopher"

Today is world day. And the Asgardia nation is progressing with this consciousness.                                                              Happy World Day

What does one say when they join a kingdom in space? This is truly new territory for me at least, I don't know about you.

My name is Zachary Kascak, but I go by Zak. I am an anthropologist and filmmaker from Cleveland, Ohio. I am hoping Asgardia is a place for true civil discussion unlike the reality that we now live in, in the United States of America. I have grown extremely tired of the fighting over politics without so much as a civil conversation between people with differing opinions.

Here is to the hope that there are people who wish to have civil discourse instead of infighting and name calling. Let us be examples for the rest of the world, and sow peace for the future.

Well it is time for me to turn in for the night. I believe I shall quote one of my favorite plays by one, William Shakespeare: "So, good night unto you all. Give me your hands, if we be friends, and Robin shall restore amends." --A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act IV Scene 1

So, I guess this is where we jump right into it? Seems to be under a diff setting than my blog. Well if it isn't bear with me.

Hey guys, I'm Anton.

Canadian born and BC based, I find myself more interested in contributing to the building of Asgardia through the designing, building, and implementation of technologies that could be of use to our nation, and/or via roles in our security sector.

However, the immediate work ahead is going to be based in government/parliament, and as a Canadian I feel the need to make sure that human equality and our rules are measured out and developed together so that no-one get's left behind or shuttered behind some obscure (or even prevalent) law. This isnt to say I dont believe that Asgardians elected would violate the constitution, it's just that if I was to be a representative, that's where my focus would be.

I'd welcome your support, just as I'd welcome more candidates with similar mindsets. What we do with this opportunity is what defines our future, and that's just plane old exciting.

While Asgardia seems like a fine idea and as good a start as any for the first human transplanetary nation, I'm deeply confused about a certain thing.

If Asgardia is a democracy, then why is it called "the Space Kingdom"? We have no king, we have no concept of Divine Right, and we have no aristocracy (...well, not yet, anyway). I understand the original name may have been bit of a joke, but I think we ought to address that small detail before this optimistic space nation gets much bigger.

Shouldn't this be "Asgardia: The Space Democracy"? Or "Asgardia: The Space Nation", or "Asgardia: The Space Commonwealth"?