The ICF Manifesto
Irish Citizen Front
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LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS
Greetings once again from the ever-controversial Irish Citizen Front. This is the article you all have been waiting for. This is where we will outline in detail our views, and how this government needs to change.
First, a statement on the controversy surrounding us. The ICF advocates radical change in Ireland, it is only natural that we will be vehemently opposed by those comfortable with the status quo. Those who slander our name will not silence us, we truly believe in our ideals, and we will fight for them. Change is needed, and change is what the ICF will bring to Ireland. About the takeover of the Fianna Fáil party, we do not wish to engage in debate about the morality of this action. What is done is done. We would, however, like to offer our hand to the disgruntled FF members. We will help you as best we can in forming your party once again.
We at the ICF believe that much can be done to reform Ireland’s economic system. We will aim to achieve the following reforms initially:
We will raise the income tax to 20%. This is not far fetched. The United Kingdom and the USA both have this tax rate, and it has allowed them to have proper funding for their government, while not damaging their economy in the slightest. This is a necessary first step in order to achieve our other goals.
Our State company system will remain, one manufacturing company (weapons), and one construction company (houses). We will fight against the wage reductions that the IUP want to implement, and we will ensure that workers are paid generously, at least enough to afford Q2 food every day.
After the worker reaches skill 3, they will be able to enrol in our commune system. The communes will be companies that will be kept at the recommended employee level. Those who work in the communes will be eligible for extra government benefits and programs (such as free food, free houses, and free weapons), and the workers will be paid the value of their productivity.
The commune system means higher wages for the citizens, easier access to goods for the citizens, and access to goods for the government, which can be used to fund the military, run distribution programs, etc.
At the ICF we believe in a proactive approach to foreign affairs, rather than the passive approach practised now. This government has never informed the public on Ireland’s position on foreign affairs conflicts and wars around the globe, and has used neutrality as an excuse for laziness. Ireland is never involved on the global stage, or in any conflict or war. We at the ICF feel that this is selfishly denying the Irish citizens a crucial aspect of erepublik.
The current government champion Ireland as defenders of freedom and peace. Yet where is the government statement on Sweden selfishly conquering Germany? Where is the statement on the current liberation wars in Greece and Israel? Where was the statement on the USA’s attack on Russia?
At the ICF we aim to change this. We will appoint a foreign affairs team that is capable of putting Ireland on the map and standing up for our interests. Our government will take a serious look at Ireland’s position in the world. We will re-open channels of communication with all nations, rather than restricting us to our immediate neighbours, and we will not remain with the status quo because it is convenient. Ireland’s “do-nothing” policy has been disastrous and has led many Irish citizens to leave for other countries or to quit erepublik all together. The ICF will reverse this decline.
The ICF believe that the military of Ireland needs drastically more attention. Our military reforms will concentrate on the inner workings, instead of the outward appearance, which we feel is fine at the moment.
The current “division” system has had the most success of any system we have tried, and therefore the ICF will preserve this structure. What we will reform is supply lines, communication, and action.
On the subject of supply lines, our commune system complements this perfectly. The military can use the communes to produce the goods they require. If a division needs tickets, the CO can move his division into a ticket company. If they need weapons, move to a weapons company. The division commanders can then distribute the supplies.
Communication within the military is improving; COs are talking more with their soldiers and getting them engaged. The ICF aims to further increase this internal communication by enforcing mandatory roll calls and mandatory forum registration for soldiers. One aspect of communication that is severely lacking is the communication between the military and other branches of government. The Minister of Defence and IDF Commanders should always be aware of the diplomatic moves made by the President and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Military action needs to be interwoven with foreign affairs in erepublik, or else the military will never be able to act.
Finally, we aim to actually have the military do something. We will eliminate the need for the military to receive Dáil permission to act, as this has proven to be a massive hindrance. The military will be given the autonomy in needs to act. We plan to actively engage the military in combat roles around the globe through a “rotation” system. Divisions will be assigned to a country for a period of time, while the divisions at home shall work in the communes to provide the weapons and tickets needed. The size of the divisions “rotated in” and the length of time they spend away from Ireland shall be determined by the amount of available supplies.
As you can see, the ICF plans to bring massive change to Ireland. We believe for the better. If you want to be a part of this,
Join the Irish Citizen Front today!
Sincerely,
The ICF Team
Comments
Guys, who the hell resurrected Goebbels?
Because hes really not doing as well as he used to.
If this is a manifesto, than I believe we can all start reducing the substance we add to ours! Jay ICF! Did you add pictures for the propaganda of it, or just to make this thing look longer?
DON'T DRINK THE KOOLAID
"We will fight against the wage reductions that the IUP want to implement, and we will ensure that workers are paid generously, at least enough to afford Q2 food every day."
Patton wanted to implement it but could not receive support from many IUP members including myself the founder of IUP. So this is a half truth at best.
As for the Military I agree Ireland needs to be more involved. Which is why I as an IUP member am pushing for more action. I don't need to join ICF for that.
Communes are interesting but nothing that can't be done in the private sector already. As for a rise in Income Tax I can't say I agree with such a rise given current wages in Ireland.
First, disgruntled FF members, leave. There are plenty of party's that will love to welcome you.
Second, you want to count on capitalism (an economic system in which wealth, and the means of producing wealth, are privately owned) to grow your government through raising taxes.
Third, you want the people to work in your communes so that they are under your control as to where they work instead of being free to work where they want.
Hmmm....I wonder, how many of you can be thankful for capitalism when you look at how much money you have made.
Nithraldur, if you would actually address the content of the argument it might help to have a real debate.
I'd like to thank Vyse for doing so. Vyse, currently our private sector is functioning, but not fulfilling all the roles that we think it should. It's difficult for young citizens to get their wellness up in the first place, which prevents them from being effective fighters in the future. We want to be able to guide our citizens who wouldn't have otherwise had the resources to prosper into happy and successful lives.
Some of our ideas may upset those in the comfortable establishment. As a business owner, and a fairly wealthy person, I too had my doubts about our system. However, we have to make sure that all of eIreland's citizens are provided for, not just those with the most political and economic sway.
well I don't know about every1 else but I'm convinced, I once was blind but now I see
for a while there I almost thought that this party's primary objective was an attempt to gain total power and influence over our military, crazy hey
"eliminate the need for the military to receive Dáil permission to act" What's that all about, why is it such a massive hindrance and who would be giving the go ahead to act?
this inst another pop at the ICF I'm just interested to know?
a few decent points but i really dont see how the commune thing will work in the long run
it may unfortunetly be pragmatic for your group to wait until the irish economy is in the shitter before you reform the society as i doubt your appeal for votes is incredably strong at the moment.
i could well be wrong
After reading that I'm not as up in arms as I once was about ye tax increases, Communes and military autonomy I'm sure will be a huge hit with the voter's.
But the foreign affairs section I agree with you on but the amount of war that break out on a daily basis you would need a team of journalist's to cover them.
i might be wrong here but won't communes just serve to hurt business owners, eIrish and otherwise? If you're taking the workforce, and providing them with products they might otherwise buy within the eIrish economy wont that hurt businesses and in doing so deprive people of a non military, fun aspect of the game?
"The current “division” system has had the most success of any system we have tried, and therefore the ICF will preserve this structure. What we will reform is supply lines, communication, and action"
The current MoD is a member of the icf so why have the supply lines and the communication not been reformed this month?
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"Third, you want the people to work in your communes so that they are under your control as to where they work instead of being free to work where they want."
In fairness,we cant FORCE people to work in a place,thats not the objective.
Plus it's eRepublik not real life so,I for one would not give a damn where I worked if it meant better access to goods I otherwise wouldn't afford.
"The current MoD is a member of the icf so why have the supply lines and the communication not been reformed this month?
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The IVF formed 5 days ago.
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And I don't control the supply lines.
Our Super Active MoF should be doing that.
''Hmmm....I wonder, how many of you can be thankful for capitalism when you look at how much money you have made.''
Luls
And I don't control the supply lines.
Our Super Active MoF should be doing that.
You were president last month. If you felt it needed to be reformed why did you not do it then??
Good manifesto.
Hopefully, this will quiet tensions between parties as we now know what you would do with the government
This isn't as funny as your other jokes but made me laugh all the same 🙂
Oh Severin. You should know by now that this isn't a joke,
up the RSPCA
"You were president last month. If you felt it needed to be reformed why did you not do it then??"
Because the MoD all you COs were pleading for disappeared,as did his successor.
not another ICF manifesto...I'm getting tired of this campaign.
I think this article is fantastic!! If the ICF can pull this stuff off it'll make being an eIrish citizen a lot more interesting.
Basically every political article I have looked at contains a mention of ICF
I am starting to get really sick of it.
Because the MoD all you COs were pleading for disappeared,as did his successor
You took on the roll of MoD in the end???. So why did you not reform it then?
Roll up! Roll up! Vote away any potential fun an individual and FREE Irish citizen enjoys now!