[NoTie4CP] The Keystones of June
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by NoTie112
Dear citizens of the eNetherlands,
In preparation for my run in the elections of the Country President of the eNetherlands I will enclose my goals and thoughts for next month. I've decided to keep it short as I'd rather be judged on my accomplishments than my election promises. I've decided on a few keystones for the coming month which I will primarily focus on.
Keystone 1: Germany
The absolute priority is to deal with the inherited and (most likely) unresolved issue of the German aggression against our Country as soon as possible. The goal is at least to restore the status quo before the German invasion, in the ideal situation in addition to normalized relations. We have survived both Poland and Hungary and there is no doubt in my mind that we will be able to deal with Germany in a less troublesome and less humiliating matter. In the current circumstances it is absolutely unthinkable that we will ''resolve'' this issue by selling parts of our freedom, which we've so deservedly gotten back after years of occupation just recently.
By all means necessary I will ensure that Germany is removed from our lands. For once we're up against odds which we can resist and will resist, if necessary. Let's rally behind the flag and show the world what we are capable of, so that once again we'll be a respected nation that nations want to be associated with. Even a foe is more respecting of an enemy that is capable of honourably defeating (be it militarily or diplomatically) them, than one bowing in order to live in their towers built on the remaining slices of what was once called the Netherlands.
Keystone 2: Foreign Policy
The Foreign Policy we've had for years has not failed - but it has certainly crumbled. The seemingly peaceful region has turned into one where our neighbours slice a knife in our backs when convenient. For years we've been believing to be -this- close to joining one of the big boys - be it Sirius or Pacifica. People are hesitant to move on with reality and cling onto a non-existent international view of matters.
However, not all is lost. We've been working on our foreign policy ever since the birth of our nation and those efforts will never be lost and should never be neglected by us either.While we're valuing those relations and will keep them alive and kicking, we should dabble unknown waters if that ensures us a stronger position in the future. As I've stated many times before - We should slightly adjust the steering wheel, before we reach the crossroad. Neither should we radically turn left or right, nor should we stubbornly go ahead in the same direction. Both will result in an eventual crash of our vehicle.
Our foreign policy is an affair that is the property of the whole nation and it's citizens, not just an government that happens to be elected this or that month. Therefore I will task my government with polling the feelings in our nation about our international allegiances. Congress and Government will discuss, elaborate and decide upon this very important affair in a consensual relationship. New opportunities that have been rising recently, should not be squashed without a proper consideration of it. Old allegiances should neither be swept away at the singular hand-waiving of a Country President.
Keystone 3: The Dictator-President-Congress Triarchy
Just a few months ago we've been enforced to live with a Dictator out of pure necessity. This new position has caused an extensive switch of responsibilities and tasks over the various institutions in our country. It has also caused an incredible discrepancy between our traditions of ruling in comparison to the factual situation that has now become apparent. We've seen several decisions (like joining/leaving alliances and signing MPPs) been taken without Congressional approval, whereas just a few months ago such approval was paramount to seeking such decisions. Expectedly, it results in an incredible level of bipartisanship regardless of whose in charge.
Although this might seem like purely a Congressional affair, it isn't. I believe to restore the democratic values of old we'll need an extensive and elaborate cooperation between the Dictator, the Government and Congress to reach a consensus on how the future of these various institutions should proceed.
Keystone 4: Bipartisanship
The last months have been noticed by the dubious symptom of extreme bipartisanship. Although it's hardly in my capabilities to personally and solely solve this, I do believe I'm the right person to restore the harmony in our country. I'm on excellent terms with all major factions and individuals in our country and I've learnt long ago the hard way that diplomacy and political skill are paramount to the success of any governmental term. I'll make sure that my government is in close touch with Congress and will show it's face extensively in both the in-game community and out-game community (forum/IRC) channels. I will also re-introduce the weekly opportunity to ask questions to CP (and indirectly it's government) from my previous governmental terms; ''Ask your CP!''.
It will be an hot month indeed
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I hope I can count on your vote the 5th of June,
Kind regards,
NoTie112,
Presidential Candidate
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pole
1sttttt
old fags elections : D
It's nice to see you very active and full of ambition again, Good luck!
Good luck
great!
good luck
That gif alone has earnt my vote on this article. (For those wondering, I am indeed obsessed ;P)
Ooh I will tell Iggy that your obsessed in Katy Perry and not he!
Too much text
Not enough booty
Good luck! 😃
"We've seen several decisions (like joining/leaving alliances and signing MPPs) been taken without Congressional approval, whereas just a few months ago such approval was paramount to seeking such decisions. "
You can always propose an addition to the Law where you require Congress support for some votes. At the moment both the government and congress can order to start votes like that. Problem is if we do that, we cannot operate quickly when needed.
Yeah, I think we're already planning to do such a thing...
It will likely involve the dictator to simultaneously start a vote on-forum and in-game, and then wait before casting the vote in-game until congress has made a decision on-forum.
Of course a 24 hour forum vote will not be feasible. So it'll probably be a shorter vote, so that congress's decision is clear in say 18 hours...
The normal procedure will remain first a forum vote, and then an in-game vote. But in case of emergency procedures being used or MPPs being signed this ought to give congress at least some power to overrule the government.
If we need that more needs to be done in the voting laws. Id say, require the requester (CP/MoF/etc) to have something arranged in Congress before requesting the Dictator. This is not a job of the Dictator. For example, add a requirement to have a 12 hour vote open before the Dictator is allowed to start the vote ingame and requests the dictator to wait for the outcome of the vote. Something like that.
That sounds like an in-between emergency procedure.
We still need a new version of the QEP. which will involve a shorter voting time.
You're right by the way that the DC does not need to be the one starting the forum vote. Probably it's even better if it's not him. But he will need to check if it exists already before starting the vote, and check what the outcome is when it's time to vote in-game...
You will have an ally in Canada with NoTie at the helm 🙂
What an ally it is if it depends on who is CP 😉
It takes great personalities to create and maintain relations (and bad ones to destroy them). I'm sure as fellow former President you are aware of that 🙂. Not implying/stressing that I'm a great person, but it does indeed matter ''who is CP''.
Good luck NoTie, you have my vote!