Social Contract
Mr Woldy
Social Contract
Dear all,
With all the debating and fighting over Dictators, Democracy, Coups and Revolutions the UK has had a very busy past 30 days. Recently the UK was controlled by a non domestic dictator, a hostile agent who took effective control of the united Kingdom though their MU, MEK. Scarfar has bought ownership and is now holding the Dictator position until the eUK decides how it wants to govern itself. I don't see it as my place to decide or influence people's thoughts on that subject. But I believe that responsibility to get the debates going lies with Max Blue & Congress. His impeachment has already been declared illegitimate and as far as I am concerned he is the last individual in the UK to have a democratic mandate and so has the right to begin discussions/hold a referendum.
What I am writing about is my own personal offer. I was approached by some MU leaders last month, and approached by Max this month to discuss whether or not I myself would be an appropriate dictator for the UK. As it seems to be a subject which is floating around shout feeds and discussions I thought I should make my stance on it absolutely clear.
If I am to be considered for the position of dictator, I want to make the following terms clear:
1. I do not wish to commit the time to eRep to run a country. If I were dictator I would expect the CP and his/her cabinet to run the country business as usual.
2. Likewise I would not expect to make political IG decisions, these would be deferred to Congress and the CP.
3. As such, if I were dictator I would request that the CP and Congress (probably through the speaker) message me on voting proposals they want performed so I can pass them as and when CP/Congress sees fit. I will not interfere in the discussion or decision making, I will simply push the button on their behalf.
4. In return, if I were dictator I would make myself as readily available through Steam/Facebook/SMS should any urgent laws have to be passed, as well as conventional IG/IRC channels.
5. In lieu of this, I would request that any military manoeuvres be told to me in advance so I could prepare if need be. However, if a CP feels that I am untrustworthy or do not need to know, or simply tells me when to be online, that is a perfectly fair compromise.
6. It goes without saying that any information entrusted to me will never pass my lips.
7. I promise to uphold these conditions irrespective of who is in Congress or who is elected CP, I will respect the mandates of all elected individuals regardless of party of background.
I would happily expand this promise if any citizens have any other questions or conditions they would like to discuss - this is just me stating how it would be if I were chosen to dictate. What I hope comes through is that I aim to be fair to everyone and respect elected officials, and I am not interested or knowledgeable enough in erepublik/UK politics to interfere or overrule any decision, having spent much of my time enjoying/supporting the community instead. You may take that as a pro or a con. Activity wise, I am somewhat a regular on IRC these days, and login many times daily; as mentioned I will give all CP’s a means of contacting me irl should anything have to be done urgently. What I do hope I offer is a fair and reliable dictator, something that perhaps my social status in the UK and charitable works will attest to.
I wrote this quite promptly after seeing MEK’s article, as stated it can be expanded or added to, feel free to discuss in comments. I leave the decision up to Congress and the people. Small nations like ours need the protection of a Dictator. The Q, is who it should be.
Thanks for reading,
Woldy
It’s a metaphor!
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The question is... why Woldy? He has done literally nothing to earn this and I know some people will not be happy and seek to overthrow/tank against him.
Some people like him from a few years ago... good enough?
Earn? How is this something special and coveted? No that is exactly the point, Mr Woldy and few others of that ilk. Feel that governance is a responsibility to discharge power. Although the intentions might be good, at least to start with, you position, as those that would be harmful to eUK view governance as will to power. The power grabbing individuals who see treat leadership as power acquired by their governance can be no more than authoritarians who become blinded by dogma to lead everyone down a path too narrow. I fail to see how new and shiny = best. Of course the appeal to new is easy, and convenient to get votes/support from the new players, who are higher in number - of those that will be easily manipulated a sizeable proportion.
With 7 CP medals and 2 MM (arguably more important), I'd say a hell of a lot of people think highly of him, and wait upon his next word.
Good enough... not half.
I have a MM, put me in cabinet.
http://tinyurl.com/eUKconstitution
If Congress want to use that, I'll see if I get sponsors! Realistically I think personal pledges are more important than Constitutions, legislation can often run the risk of bloating what could be simple procedures.
Also the duality in that constitution seems unnecessarily weighted on the side of the Dictator, I would be more inclined to have the elected people have all the power possible!
I think the provisions for replacing and dismissing the Dictator off-balances any potential weighting in their favour, particularly given the fact they are themselves elected.
Personally I would be very reluctant to grant any dictator powers to with hold funds or boss about Congress, the ideal scenario is to have a benign dictator who just follows what the CP wants. The fact they are elected by what is in effect a clique doesn't really justify that, it just promotes a form of elitism :3
The dictator needs powers to withhold funds. Congress cannot activate impeachment laws if we get a rogue CP, and impeachment is one of two laws the dictator can't touch (along with welcome message).
So if a CP goes rogue the dictator needs to be able to take the funds from him otherwise there's nothing we can do to stop us getting robbed.
Bossing around congress however, yeeeaaahh let's not let them do that. Would get real messy and hostile if we ended up with SerF as dictator.
Having the dictator compelled to blindly follow a clearly malicious CP is a bad idea.
In that scenario a dictator would exercise common sense and follow the law of Congress; Congress > CP anyway so it's just the natural order of things.
No point even reading that shit.
ts;dr
So the eUK would be a constitutional monarchy, with the King technically in charge but parliament making all the decisions? I think that could work...
Can I add you as a friend on steam King Woldy
me tooooo
Of course!
whats you're name?
I think it's just Woldy
someone who doesn't want the power probably makes a better dictator anyway
Making somebody do what they don't really want to do in a feckin browser game feels a bit off.
Really? You guys still allow this old cheese to play at king? When will you have a real revolution?
ied.Don't be silly. Woldy is a National Treasure and is one of the safest people around.
If you think that an elected individual would make a better candidate for this role, then I would remind you that we tried that in the last three instances where the Head of State 'misbehaved'!
As the Top Level 'Holder of the Keys' - Woldy is uniquely well qualified.
EXCUSE ME SIR, BUT CHEESE GETS BETTER AS IT MATURES
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It also stinks. Just sayin 😉
(Yes.....that silly comment only took 3 attempts. Bloody phone on train!)
Not to forget that Blue Cheese is delicious 😃 (My fav!)
Woldy is a UKRP player like traitor Adastros. Who knows what he'll pull breaking any and all agreements.
you were in ukrp longer than me
and you were one of the treacherous individuals in NE Goku, should we still hold that against you, from your comment the answer is obviously yes we should
Well when I ran for CP with a brilliant manifesto a while ago, everyone said "that looks great but UNSPECIFIED CRIMES".
That time I totally betrayed the UK but nobody can remember or explain exactly how was held against me, so yes.
What Woldy could have said is "Adastros is a terrible person and UKRP is a terrible party".
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There once was a old chap called Woldy,
His crown had got all rusty and mouldy.
'Already the eUK's moustachioed patriarch
And it's unelected unconstitutional monarch.
Who better for Dictator than this golden oldie?
Horice 😉
o7
good to see there is at least one option for the UK dictator however as a citizen i have a couple of questions/concerns.
max blue previously stated in an article that you would be bought in as a temporary dictator until a new one is decided, is this still the case? as it would seem pointless electing a dictator to only elect another dictator.
i have seen that your activity has came into question, is this still a problem? of course you have some what covered that in the article but when the dictator is the only one who can press buttons and there is no easy way to remove them it really is key you are able to be on at almost any time of the day.
i have also been told that previously you did not want or were reluctant to hold the position. what made you change your mind?
good luck.
Hi. I don't really think my activity is 'in question', all I want to point out is that if I am needed at 3am, give me notice. Apart from that I am usually browsing erep throughout the day and available through several instant messaging mediums.
I haven't stated that I did not want to be/was reluctant to be a dictator. I'm unsure where that talk comes from. I am uninterested in running a country. I believe that whoever the dictator is they should let the CP and Congress carry on as usual. I think that is the best common ground between Democracy and Dictatorship.
At this point I don't think we need to worry about a temporary dictator - that is you!
nice answer 🙂
thanks
Thank you for getting the country back, buddy
You have beautiful writing, just throwing that out there.
Seems like the perfect solution for dictator!
LONG LIVE THE KING
All hail the King
This is EXACTLY what I'd like to see from a constitutional dictator. It ticks all the boxes - gives us all the protection of having a dictator, but continues our fine tradition of democratic decision making, warts and all.
Nice on Woldy. I can't think of anyone I'd trust more than you to fulfil this role.
sounds great, and fits. Constitutional monarchy ftw! All hail King Woldy 😃
how much talking and planning is going on, in the same day i have seen congress produce some rules to follow and then the supposed next dictator produce his own set of rules to follow ???
Is there no communication going on between the 2 and government ? what a great start!
This is a proposal, not rules. No one has decided I am to be the next dictator yet
Long Live the King! Long Live King Woldy 😃
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Sounds an eminently sensible option