It is that time again, attack helicopters and gentle---oh who am I kidding, you're not gentleman, but we like you just the way you are. So here is how this glorious display of democracy works. Every half year we elect a leader to be our President of the Off-topic Republic. They will stay in power for roughly 6 months, at which time they can renew their campaign if they can win the next election. Most of you are familiar with this already, but it never hurts to recap. [i]For this year's election. [b]In order for them to be eligible, they have to get five bumps, one of those bumps can be their own. In order to nominate someone (you can nominate yourself) make a post with the #offtopicelection tag and state your nominee. If you can collect 5 unique bumps (not likes) then you are officially in the running! **Girraffalope is exempt from this as she is the previous president and has instant nomination if she wishes to run again.** Those Bumps have to be unique, for example. If user A bumps user B, user A cannot bump user C.[/b] You are not required to vote for the candidate you nominate/bump.[/i] The official polls and voting will start roughly a week after this post to allow everyone a chance of participation. Good luck, everyone and may the best candidate win!