Social Contract

Day 2,707, 07:05 Published in United Kingdom United Kingdom by 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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