The LIES of HOPE
MCKitkat
Greetings Belgium,
I come to you in the most unfortunate of circumstances. I am tired, and so are many others in this country by the same old stories. Tired by baseless accusations and slander from the governing party and the government. It is a tragedy filled with LIES.
So let me take you onto a journey regarding the Lies of our government, showcasing the incompetence of the people in charge of running our country.
The current president showcased in his campaign the importance of Congress communicating and working for this country. He proposed a forum to be created to gather all Members of Congress and allow them to discuss. It has now been 15 days since his election and yet nothing has happened. He also proposed to create a position of Chairman of Congress.
On the 11th of January, I took it upon myself to give Congress a voice instead, by proposing the creation of the Chairman of Congress. During that debate, which we commonly decided to hold on our Discord, there were few members who participated in the debate. I made proposals on how I see the role of the Chairman and offered myself as candidate.
On the 12th of January, I asked how we should proceed with the vote, yet received no replies.
On the 13th of January, I presented a finished proposal and received interaction with Raskol to further elaborate the proposal. A mere day later, on the 14th, seeing no further activity in the debate, I informed all members present of my intention to launch the vote after 24 hours of further wait.
Yet again, no responses from the present members of Congress. Thus the vote began on the 15th based on the voting system I deemed best to achieve this, a Google Form with double-check on the article I published in this very same newspaper. It certainly wasn't the best method, but it was certainly better than the ones we had previously used. Since I had received no suggestions or answers, any feedback, I proceeded as I felt best. Informing members of what was necessary to do in the article and on the form.
That same day, and since then, HOPE members have refused to recognize the election. First they argued that there was no debate, the screenshots above prove that there was an attempt at debate from my side, yet that HOPE failed to do their job.
Then they argued that the voting system used was inadequate, yet they neither proposed alternatives when I requested so, nor did their alternative presented days after the election, showcase any difference from the one I used.
Since then, the government has remained on its position and refused to acknowledge the vote. Arguing that we should re-do the vote because HOPE members didn't vote. I ask you, why? Why should we give HOPE a second chance to do THEIR JOB?
83% of All TOgether CM's participated in this vote and followed the clear instructions. 66 % of Democratic Socialist Party CM's voted, 33 % of The Belgian Dream CM's voted.
ONLY 27% of HOPE members voted and followed the instructions given. 2 votes were removed for not following the instructions. One member never responded back to my inquiries (Arriaes).
This is shameful, people voted in to represent the people of this country, simply sitting there doing nothing except gathering their 5 gold and their fancy medal. No participation in debates, nothing. And now they argue that the system is unfair because they don't participate in it.
Instead, HOPE initially suggested a 3h debate to find a new voting system. Is that democracy? I'd argue no, its clearly authoritarian. They agreed to a 24h debate. Furthermore, they consistently refuse to participate in debates. You saw above, 4 days of little HOPE activity followed by a small burst of outrage. It took them 5 days to present another proposal to open a Mass-PM of all Congressmembers. 5 DAYS, that's shameful.
We're also still waiting for the President to fulfill his promise to release a public article with our financial situation. We are losing money by the buckets, yet we have no idea what government programs will need money and how much except the BHP. The BHP recently increased its expenses without any initial debate. The increased cash that was given out, was promptly forgotten, then quickly fixed in the most messy of ways. Certain members didn't receive cash until they pointed it out.
The Lotto, a non-governmental program that used private funding. You'd assume it would not use any state money, yet it did. This government made two payments of 22300 BEF each (they mistook the winner yet again and sent the money to the wrong person) straight from the NBB-BNB org. Then they refused to acknowledge that they had to pay back the state 44600 BEF for a painstakingly long time. The money has now returned, but its shameful how this government is incapable of handling its finances. In fact, we have yet to hear a single thing from our Minister of Finance.
This government had refused to even acknowledge that we have not enough income to cover our expenses, and yet expect us to keep on voting budget after budget with no idea how its being spent and with countless mistakes that showcase their inability to take care of that cash.
From the current government team, we have a total of 3 people actually working or doing things. All the other members have been silent and inactive. Its a shame that the HOPE inactivity also transcends into government despite all the promises that they would be active and do better. THEY LIED!
They have promised "safe immigration", yet I have to ask what defines "safe immigration"? I'd argue that accepting an application of a temp-banned player, who is still under investigation by the moderators for multi-account usage, is NOT SAFE IMMIGRATION. So yet another lie.
I'm simply tired of getting accused and attacked each and every time. This comes all out of your incompetence HOPE, this is not ATO. These are your government members and your congressmembers failing this country and instead of looking to cross the bridge, you don't care. YOU DESTROY THE BRIDGE. YOU FAIL THIS COUNTRY. So shame on you HOPE, shame on each and everyone of you for blaming your incompetence, your dictatorial behavior on others. Accept the consequences of your actions instead of whining and crying about like freaking babies. Grow up or leave office if you're unable to fulfill what it requires. We don't need inactive, uncaring people. We don't need people who's only goal is to divide us. Be better or leave the job to those who care about this country.
Much much love to everybody. Stay safe!
PS: Changed the 3h debate to add more context.
Comments
Regarding BHP and donation laws, OkayOK stated days ago that they “are working on a solution which we will present”.
Here we sit waiting for them to present the solution (and a complete budget) so that Congress can have all of the pertinent information before a donation law is proposed.
It isn’t a matter of Congress no longer giving funds to NBB for existing programs as charged by government, it’s a matter of government failing to provide a realistic budget or to ask for specific amounts for such programs. It has been proven over and over that the current government is unable to properly disperse or account for monies in the NBB. Why would Congress vote to add more to that account without specific earmarks and assurances that these past issues have been rectified? Contrary to the CP’s stated belief, this is not a “massive change to the way government does business”, this is Congress’ mechanism for holding the government accountable.
Please add the rest in
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I added more context in the article now by changing 2 words.
sinceramente ...
in che senso?
Eu sei, é mesmo uma estupidez
Damn, it seems I should get back on Discord. Looks like lots of fun and drama there.
Why would you ever leave it in the first place ?
Painstakingly so
Its sad that being an elected officer, you still insist in divisive and hate filled attacks on the opposition.
Being part of the Belgium government, which means working for every Belgium citizen, not only the ones in the same party as me, I wont give the comment this kind of things deserve
You are a member of the eBelgium congress, we all can see that ingame, and while you were chosen to represent your party, you are also representing the whole Congress, all this nonsense and furious attacks must stop, its not right to burn the country if you are not running it, and its far worse when you are representing the Congress
Since we have had some exchanges here, I know a full-blown attack on me will follow, but as I said, having a Government responsibility gives me the obligation to handle myself differently, so I wont answer to it. Its obvious that its not a popular concept elsewhere, but we will still govern for all eBelgium, regardless of their political affiliation or their violent behaviour.
Thats all I can say considering my position, I really hope both parties can someday work together, recognizing that both are part of the political system. Lets build bridges instead of burning them.
Good luck
Oh hello there. I'm glad you're still around. Since that Ambassador article you've been incredibly quiet to the point I put you into inactivity. Probably should try and help your government out some more, they're pretty busy dealing with stuff others should be doing instead, like MoD, MoF, and so on.
Next up, gotta explain the game for you here. You can't both blame me for being a bad CoC who represents Congress while also refusing to acknowledge that I am CoC. Its one or the other, not both. Right now, in your perspective, I'm representing myself and my party. And since your government has accused me and my party of BS, I'm in my right to defend myself and point out the hypocrisy of the government. So thank you for helping me make my argument, always knew you'd help out. Now off you go deal with MoFA work, I've heard there's a proposal for a TW with France.
Also its interesting that you are trying to compose yourself, Your CP has already fully let go of his obligation and responsibility: http://prntscr.com/xbofyp
Usual cheap propaganda.
Oh hello there. Not only do you waste your precious time as MoF doing SOOOO much work with answering me, also looks like you never blocked me or followed up with your truth-bombs about my past. Guess you just lied yet again. Shame, maybe try and present us some financial figures like you're supposed to as *checks notes* Minister of Finance.
You've been blocked and later unblocked together with some others.
Me being older sensible person, I just felt I don't need to go down to your level.
Although you are probably perceiving yourself as a very intelligent person with some university diploma .
Although you are not the only one who has it.
😉
You are probably taking of us for some nincompoops, while you really don't know nothing about RL life and handing pressure.
Your verbal outings on the country wall have just shown your mental level.
Please, I am well aware that other people have university levels nor do I really care. Everybody can have intelligent conversations, well most. Sadly some of the conversations I have had so far with you guys have been downright embarrassing, almost childish at best. And honestly, I do not have the patience to deal with this at all times. I'm an incredibly patient person, but each and everybody has his limits, and this was mine. Blatant disrespect and bullshit talking. I know more than enough in RL, although I'm quite naive since I honestly believed you'd changed in all that time. Turns out none of you did, HOPE is still the same party it has always been. Full of hateful, spiteful people. Good riddance to you all. Also I won't forget your past deeds of sexism and homophobia that each party member, including you, tolerated. You, VP and Marko Kils are those still remaining of the past who simply stood there and let the homophobia and sexism happen. Shame on you all for it.
It comes down to a simple truth, and here it is: Because ATO and mainly CurlyBear have said so, there will be no BHP this week, and until such a time that we can break their monopoly on congress, BHP will not happen. The reason is simple, they will not allow the transfer of the people's funds from the treasury to the NBB (Reserve Bank).
https://www.erepublik.com/en/main/law/Belgium/243554
https://www.erepublik.com/en/main/law/Belgium/243632
The executive has also been barred from handling payments to our concession partners by ATO. We are now forced to do payments to our partners via a donation law
lol
Please do more reading and less whining. It would help all of us tremendously if you would.
Please take a moment to read my first comment on this article.
It was presented and rejected by your party. I proposed limiting BHP to those that really need it, not a Socialist Right to free stuff. We have also looked into other ways of limiting the program to manage the budget, such as limiting it to D1 and D2.
Hey look at that, this is the first time hearing these proposals. I wonder if there is a way to give these proposals to Congress and debate them. Oh well, wishful thinking really.
Look back and get your facts in a row. When I presented the budget, there was a deficit. At this stage I proposed limiting BHP due to financial restrictions. What did Curly say? He said we were excluding people. From there and after being insulted and yes, after your party made sure there were no fundsa all for BHP which resulted in the exclusion of absolutly everyone, we have been looking into a system of limiting to D1 and D2. I really do not think there is any point in presenting this plan to Congress as you have made it clear that exclusion will not be allowed. It is only ok to bankrupt an entire program, but dont exclude anyone
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Looks as if "growth by immigration" only works if the income increases parallel to our expenses. Since it hasn't then yet, immigration has increased our costs as more people are requesting more help. Basic math which you hopefully should know as your CP/MoF/MoFA/MoD/Eternal Leader
Thus the suggestion on limiting the programs to those who really need it. Again, this is in line with my campaign promises that we will create a system of programs that benefits the most vulnerable.
I will no accept that we cannot grow? The last is plain ridiculous. We must find a way
Well you found a way to grow, the consequence is just that you're bankrupting us.
Bo, by ATO refusing to pass a donation law to NBB, you are bankrupting us.
No, by not reducing spending you are bankrupting us. The money is still there, donations to foreign orgs can still be made to pay back our concessions. You realize this could all have been avoided if you had, for once in your life, kept your promises. Yet you didn't, congratulations. You played yourself, now back into your clown car you go.
A very opened artcile for huge debates 🙂
Hello from eFr 😉
Salut, bref je prefère des debats plus civilisées. Souvent, je parle contre un mur qui m'accuse de ne pas parler avec lui, incapable de comprendre ou admettre que la faute vient de lui.
Now you di a dictatorships