AP:EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: National Party Uncovers Policy
Vincent Grey
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OLITICS: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ANP Launch
NSW: Citizen Calibur announced the launch of the Australian National Party earlier today shortly after the creation of the liberal social democratic Labour Party yesterday evening.
Mr. Calibur says in his press release that the ANP is "dedicated to small government, the free market, low taxes, and the ability to make your own desicions without the government to tell you what to do". He also believes that he is ready to lead his own party here Australia after what he says were two successful terms as Mayor of Albany, USA.
The Australian Patriot interviews party leader Calibur exclusivley to bring you news and insight into the new party.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
V.Grey:
Good evening Mr. Calibur and thanks for joining us.
You founded the second opposition party today, the Australian National Party. What is your party's primary goal it hopes to achieve as the 'new guy' on the eAustralian political landscape?
Calibur:
Thank you for having me Mr. Grey, it is an honor to have this interview on your astounding newspaper.
The point of the Australian National Party is to create a right wing party to country the Labor Party's left wing agenda. We believe in small government, low taxes, and the liberty to do as you wish.
The ANP will make sure that the government is kept in check and not become too authoritarian as the Provisional Government description says that it is.
V.Grey:
Pleasure. Tell me, as you know we are in the middle of an economic crisis, and it looks as if it will last well into the next two to three administrations at least. What policies does your party have to counter this problem?
Calibur:
Well, my party's policies towards economic crisis are as follows. We would let the free market take care of things, allow companies to grow and prosper to get the economy going. We would promote the creation of companies. we would also make sure that the government would not intervene with the economy because that is not the job of the government. The central government is there to protect us and not regulate the economy. They print money and make sure there are no monopolies and that is as far as it should go.
V.Grey:
You mentioned government intervention in the economy, and you party's dissupport for this. Many are under the belief, including Prime Minister Zaney, that government controls on the economey are extremely nescessary to control the volatile economic climate. What message do you have to say to them?
Calibur:
The message I have to say to them is this. Let the free market rein. Once companies begin to form things will become better, if and only if we allow those companies to begin business. We must also make trade agreements with other countries to import resources but more importantly food.
V.Grey
Will your party support the provisional government? And does your party intend to submit a Prime Ministerial candidate in the next elections?
Calibur
We will support the provisional government so long as they stay true to the people and do a good job. For the moment we do not know if we are submitting a Prime Ministerial candidate. I am technically the candidate but for the moment I do not plan on running. We just started the party yesterday we shall see what happens.
V.Grey
Should you decide to submit your candidacy, What do you intend to do about exsisting social policy (MedCare, Housing for homeless programme etc)? Historically, National has been aggressive towards these policies. Will an administration under your control continue so support these policies?
Calibre:
An administration under my control would be dedicated to the people. I have historically always been there for the people and have always made sure that the voices of all have been heard. I would have a housing program which would include a system of loans. Investors would donate money to the state, from there the state would loan money out to the those who do not have the money to pay for it. There would of course be interest rates so that a profit would be made for the state and for the investors. Since Australia does not have much money this would greatly help the country's treasury greatly.
V.Grey
So what you're basically saying is that under your control, the country would very effectively be a business. A business where investors profit from ordinary citizen's financial misfortune while the government makes a bit on the side also.
Many will say, especially the Labour party, that this is pure exploitation of the people. How will you respond to that?
Calibre:
This is not exploitation of the people. If you want to call that exploitation of the people. It is simply a series of loans and interest rates. It does not even have to go through the government. People can create companies and make the best deals so that prices can remain low. It is business. Yes, people don't have homes, but we can't give homes away. This is also a great way to get the housing market booming.
V.Grey
Let me clarify. As you say, this initiative is aimed at providing loans for MedCare and Housing for homeless citizens. What you told me was that you would charge interest on these loans. This is the part that will get most people. Many people (and I'll be honest myself included) will feel uneasy about the prospect of commercial interest groups profiting from ordinary peoples unfortunate position at the lower end of the income scale. How do you react to that?
Calibre:
My response to what you said to the prior question is this.
There should be no feeling of unease. It is very expensive to purchase a house. I myself had to save for a month to purchase my Q1 home. It is very hard work, I know, but one can't simply be given a home at the government's expense. The treasury of Australia does not have much money. You can't simply give houses out without someone paying. If the government's plans are to give houses out to the poor than everyone else must have their taxes go up to cover the cost. Things will then become more expensive and people will purchase less.
As of the moment this country is in no position to even begin thinking of social programs. We simply do not have the money for it. We need to have more money invested in the government. People need to loan money to the government so that things can get started. There are no companies for Australians to work. People are starving. I myself have lost 30 wellness since moving here because of a lack of food. I have talked to Zaney on a few occasions about this and I have been largely ignored.
My plan for housing and housing alone promotes business and an economic growth. By letting the government take care of it we have taxes raise which is the wrong thing to do.
Stay Tuned to this article for part two of the EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
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Comments
Please note that we DO HAVE COMPANIES! These companies however, are not able to foster the growth of a work force due to the productivity formulas. The only way we can combat this labour shortage is by growing our own force: through government backed "training" companies. No legitamate business can possible hope to make a profit off of a Q1 company, and no new workers can be created without Q1 companies. Therefore, if we are to attempt to stabilize and expand our economy, we must use government intervention. This is a "game"; real rules do not apply here. We must work by this eRepublik system to succeed and not through idealistic motives.
This has nothing to do with idealistic motives. There is simply not enough money in the system. I have offered to help and Zaney has largely ignored me. We do not need government intervention.
He's a crook
Yes, I'm a crook. That makes too much sense. haha Listen, these are my views. Love them or hate them, these are how I see things. I believe that these are the best things to do for Australia. I am not running for PM as far as I know. This is a brand new party. This is a new country. Well a restart of an old one but you understand. Im sure there will be more than enough debates.
And I quote: "As of the moment this country is in no position to even begin thinking of social programs."
I agree that this country is broke, but we are doing all we can. If you have checked the eAustralia forums people are already pledging gold to the treasury. Zaney himself has pledged to multiply our treasury by nearly ten times out of his own pocket. Even if we don't have the necessary funds to do this on a full scale, can we afford to not help our citizens with social programs? Many are low on wellness, many are without a job, and this is all because of production formulas. Can we really afford to let this just "sort itself out"? You decide, but for those of you who understand what I am saying, we would love your support at the Australian Labour Party.
I have this question for you. Can we really afford to do social programs? We still have resistance wars to fight. We have resources to purchase. We have so much more to do. Social programs are something that are usually created at a country's later stages. We can't do social programs right now. That is simply put. If we were to have social programs to help with housing the following questions will need to be asked. Who actually needs a house? What is the poverty line? What quality house should we purchase for the said people? How will the money be paid back? Becuase you can't just keep giving out money without being paid back. Thats poor economics. Eventually taxes will have to be raised to pay for all the loans that went out. If you want to raise taxes to pay for somethign we don't need yet. Then by all means do so. But, if you are a person who believes in low taxes, and the free market join the Australian National Party.
No where have I ever argued for housing. What I am talking about is food. Food. Can we live without it? Can we afford it? There is not enough AUD out there, nor are there enough ways to earn it. People are starving because they are not given the oppritunity to work. I believe that we, as the government, need to step in and help out these citizens. A hand up, not a hand out. I will stop attacking you now. Your opinions are your own, and mine are of myself. If you would like to continue this discussion I will post a thread on the eAustralia forums so that we can debate.
I know what you mean. But yes lets end this for now. Haha. It was a good debate though.
I should clear up, the 350 gold 'from my own pocket' has been spent already, I currently have 20 personal gold left to use.
I would also like to say that watching this debate; when I leave next term I am confident that the country will have intelligent and nation-serving individuals to step up to the plate, and I encourage you both to run for president!
You are leaving next term?
I would have left this term were it not for the promise I made to n3m0 that I would take the first presidency to ensure Australia doesn't backstab.
I kept my promise to regain Australia, it took me 9 months but I kept it, and as my last promise, I stayed around for one last term.
Are you leaving eRep? Will you hang around as an advisor, without the responsibility, but still the fun?
I'm not sure, I'v wanted to leave Erepublik months ago... I might just have a looong break and return as a 'two clicker'
That seems to be the tendancy of super active citizens. Maybe people just go through phases. We would miss you.
I was a two clicker when V1 came out. But, within the past month or so I have grown used to it.