> Ladies and Gentlemen,
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> It is my great pleasure to speak to you concerning the upcoming elections for "Nicest Person in the World," and to share with you a few of my ideas of why I might be the best person for the job.
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> A year ago, I peacefully came to this forum in search of loving friends and a close-nit group of people that I could call "family." I found that at a place known as Rinkworks. I started the process of making friends and building relationships that will never be broken. You allowed me into your group, and now I want to return the favor.
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> In the case of the Rinkworks community, we can definitely talk about a continuation of tradition, and also starting new traditions. When I first came to Rinkworks, I noticed the love you all had for one another. I have grown to love each of you in turn, and I have tried very hard to be extra nice to each and every one of you. All of you here at Rinkworks are my family, and I want what is best for each of you.
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> As for my running mate, I have found a worthy candidate for this job in the form of our own dear Marvin. I have found that Marvin is an extremely nice person. He never fails to give out roses or HUGS in Rinkchat, or to show great insights on the Message Forum. I have found in Marvin a great love for people and the Rinkworks family. Together, he and I want what is best for Rinkworks.
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> We can assure you that we will never stop being nice to each of you, and we won't compromise the values of our family for anything or anybody. Support for the values that form the basis of our community and which unite the members of this site is intrinsic for all of us. That is why we supported each other in addressing the crises we have faced. Even though we aren't truly members of the same biological family, we are truly a family here. We are pleased with the support you have shown one another.
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> Ladies and gentlemen,
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> I have tried to be a good and loving person, but even I am not perfect. You all have shown great support for me, and I would like to represent the Rinkworks family by becoming the "Nicest Person in the World." It is my duty to be a nice person and to be a good family member. I am not perfect, but I will do my best.

Just what we need -- another *&%##!!!~~ election! Okay, you have my vote, but you have to vote for me for Grump of the Year.
Howard