Knights of the Garter

Day 2,723, 22:01 Published in United Kingdom United Kingdom by certacito

The following proposal was put forward this in Parliament (Congress) is morning as part of the debate on how best to distribute the National Wealth in such a way that it does not become an opportunity target for uninvited PTOers or dishonest statesmen (and we have experienced BOTH over the past year! We need to learn from our experiences and put in place a mechanism that can reduce the risk, whilst at the same time providing a sense of fun and identity that will help to bind us together.

So - here is the idea....


I would like to propose a scheme for even wider distribution of the National Reserve - to be called upon on times of National Emergency.

The aim should be to reduce the risk of theft of funds by firstly spreading the reserve wider (making the total sum held less attractive as an tempting opportunity target), whilst combining some form of RECOGNITION for the holder which reflects the service that he/she is undertaking for the Nation.

The recognition part could take the form of an HONOUR or TITLE, such as a Knighthood, bestowed by the Monarch in recognition for services to the Nation.

The award system must be apolitical, with honours being distributed right across the political spectrum, with selection based upon nominations from Party Presidents, being made by the Country President, to then be approved and promulgated by the Monarch. This would ensure that it s made very difficult for one party or faction to 'pack' the list with stooges.

For individuals who put in long periods of service for the Nation, it is possible to bestow higher level honours (such as a Peerage), to be kept in on the 'Active Honours' List for as long as the Individual remains active. A certain amount of imagination and fun can be incorporated into the derivation of the titles (both Woldy and Horice (Privy Councillor?) have proven track records in this area).

If we do this right, the Honours system will generate that all important sense of fun, whilst generating a sense of National Identity which will help to bind our small Nation.

In summary:

- Trusty citizens (x 20?)
- Nominated by PPs, selected by CP, proved by Monarch
- Each successful candidate receives a Knighthood and a lump of Reserve Cash (5k?)
- Reserve funds to be 'mobilised' when needed by Government by signing of 'Kings Order' by Monarch
- Titles 'stripped' from individuals who 'lose' their reserve, fail to respond to 'King's Order', or go inactive.
I would like to propose a scheme for even wider distribution of the National Reserve - to be called upon on times of National Emergency.

The aim should be to reduce the risk of theft of funds by firstly spreading the reserve wider (making the total sum held less attractive as an tempting opportunity target), whilst combining some form of RECOGNITION for the holder which reflects the service that he/she is undertaking for the Nation.

The recognition part could take the form of an HONOUR or TITLE, such as a Knighthood, bestowed by the Monarch in recognition for services to the Nation.

The award system must be apolitical, with honours being distributed right across the political spectrum, with selection based upon nominations from Party Presidents, being made by the Country President, to then be approved and promulgated by the Monarch. This would ensure that it s made very difficult for one party or faction to 'pack' the list with stooges.

For individuals who put in long periods of service for the Nation, it is possible to bestow higher level honours (such as a Peerage), to be kept in on the 'Active Honours' List for as long as the Individual remains active. A certain amount of imagination and fun can be incorporated into the derivation of the titles (both Woldy and Horice (Privy Councillor?) have proven track records in this area).

If we do this right, the Honours system will generate that all important sense of fun, whilst generating a sense of National Identity which will help to bind our small Nation.

In summary:

- Trusty citizens (x 20?)
- Nominated by PPs, selected by CP, proved by Monarch
- Each successful candidate receives a Knighthood and a lump of Reserve Cash (5k?)
- Reserve funds to be 'mobilised' when needed by Government by signing of 'Kings Order' by Monarch
- Titles 'stripped' from individuals who 'lose' their reserve, fail to respond to 'King's Order', or go inactive.


Please discuss, improve and endorse!