- Culture
- 04 Aug 16
Consider voting for Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, or even Cersei Lannister over Trump
If you're not impressed with the current 2016 Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, then maybe you should cast your eyes towards Westeros.
All during August you can visit theGOTparty.com and vote for the GOT party candidate. On September 1st, 2016, the official Party nominee and running mate will be unveiled.
Your candidates are:
'Breaker of Chains' - Daenerys Targaryen, supported by Tyrion Lannister.
Hailed as The Unburnt, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Queen of Meereen, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Mother of Dragons and heir to the Iron Throne, Daenerys will break what does not bend, answer injustice with justice, and take what is hers with fire and blood.
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Her unparalleled negotiation skills, board of diverse and trusted advisors, and proven track record of peacekeeping in volatile regions make this Targaryen a frontrunner for the nomination.
“I will answer injustice with justice.” (S4, E4)
Her platform includes:
Freedom for the Known World
Rebuilding the Dragon Population
Uniting Essos and Westeros
Female Empowerment
Restoring her Divine Right to the Seven Kingdoms
'The White Wolf' - Jon Snow, supported by Lyanna Mormont
Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch, King and Warden of the North, Leader of the Free Folk, Wielder of Longclaw, Master of Ghost, the Lord of Light, R’hllor’s chosen son, is resurrected in Jon Snow.
A true son of the North raised as Eddard Stark’s bastard, Snow is a soldier among soldiers, a leader among leaders and a principled crusader capable of cementing unexpected alliances. He will lead our divided nation to victory through the long night against an army of the dead.
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“The Long Night is coming, and the dead come with it.” (S5, E8)
His platform includes:
Northern Sovereignty
Rebuilding the Night’s Watch
Allowing the Free Folk to Settle the Gift
Inheritance Rights of Illegitimate Children
Preparing for the Long Night
'The Lioness' - Cersei Lannister, supported by Qyburn.
Queen Cersei of House Lannister, First of Her Name, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, and Protector of the Seven Kingdoms, is an advocate of strong central government.
Confident, passionate and driven, Cersei Lannister knows that love wields the power to destroy all men. Having lost all those she loved, this self-proclaimed queen intends to pen the tale of her truths and rule the Seven Kingdoms as no man before her has. The Lioness likes to play with her food— especially when playing dirty feels good.
"When you play the game of thrones you win, or you die. There is no middle ground." (S1, E7)
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Her platform includes:
Bailing Out the Iron Bank
Pro Trial by Combat
Separation of Church and Crown
Family Advocacy
'Lord Littlefinger' - Petyr Baelish, supported by Sansa Stark.
Lord Protector of the Vale, Lord of the Fingers and Harrenhal, Former Master of Coin, Purveyor of Beauty and Discretion, Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish is a master planner and Machiavellian puppeteer par excellence. An outsider who shares no royal bloodlines, Baelish has spent a lifetime climbing the political ladder from humble origins— and he intends to play the game until he wears the crown.
As GOT Candidate, Baelish will use his diplomatic and financial mastery to bring the Realm out of debt and usher in a new era of peace and prosperity by leveraging a sophisticated intelligence network.
“There is no justice in the world, not unless we make it.” (S5, E3)
His platform includes:
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Small Business Growth
Reducing Debt to the Iron Bank
Diplomatic Ties to the North
Innovation in Transportation
Cast your vote now.