Week in Politics 29 March 2009
Day 495, 15:07
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by Igor Thunderbrow
Week in Politics 29 March 2009
Daoine na hÉireann,
Apologies for not writing last weekend, the congressional elections took up all of my time. However the two week period gives me a reasonably large amount to write about.
Congressional Election
Last week heralded a new congress.
Here is a list of the 17 Irish Union Party Representatives elected to represent you in Dáil Éireann:
Irish Union Party:
Cork and Kerry
Harpey-Demon
Uaithne
Gorzong
cora mcstrap
Dublin
Igor Thunderbrow
Severin
Nithraldur
Northeast
bakagaijin
James Campbell
Northwest
Eamon_de Valera
Vyse
D Tinglov
The Shannon
Inquitus
Clip
The Southeast
pdiddy
Paddy O'Fucyou
The Irish Union Party received an unprecedented 90 votes and now holds over 43% of seats in Dáil Éireann. Thanks to everyone who voted for the Irish Union Party.
Here is how the votes went and how they compared with last year:
FEB MARCH DIFFERENCE
IUP 46 90 96% increase
ISRP 34 54 59% increase
IF 14 22 57% increase
FF 6 10 67% increase
IFP 47 13 72% decrease
Total Vote 147 189 29% increase
In terms of seats won:
FEB MARCH DIFFERENCE
IUP 9 17 89% increase
ISRP 8 12 50% increase
IF 5 6 20% increase
FF 1 1 no change
IFP 17 4 76% decrease
Analysis
IUP
Should be very happy, virtually doubled both votes and seats despite losing two high profile congressmen and losing the presidential election last term. Best congressional election for our party in my memory. Well done to everyone who got elected and thanks to everyone who showed their support for the Irish Union Party.
ISRP
Will be pleased to see the large increase in their voter base but will be disappointed not to match IUP growth considering that they are currently running the country
IF
Should be satisfied. Not quite the renewal in IF support that the party would have hoped for but at least there were signs of gradual recovery for the party.
FF
Will de very disappointed not to gain any seats but will take positives from their high increase in voters. Percentage wise their voter increase was bettered only by the IUP
IFP
Well considering the banning of at least 12 of their members and the inactivity of their leader this was only to be expected. Note also that one IFP congressman left as soon as he received his congressional money.
Congressional Votes
New Citizen Fee (D Tinglov)
Raise the citizen fee to 15 IEP.
Defeated 30 - 6
I voted against as with state companies providing decent jobs for all new citizens and the low price of food a raise in a citizen fee in unecessary.
Minimum Wage (cleansteve)
Raise the minimum wage to 3 IEP
Defeated 23 - 13
Voted against as it is unecessary due to state industry propping up the wage market.
On Forum Congress Activity
1) Regional Assembly Bill
Passed 8 votes to 5
I opposed this bill. After Theus' election promises of regional councils I was very hopeful of an innovative scheme to bring new players into the political fold. All this does is further bloat the government without giving the council any actual purpose, creates yet more paperwork and promises to set up forum sections for each region (not yet actually implemented).
The setting up of forum sections hardly needed a wordy bill and creating positions without giving them a role seems pointless to me.
2) Bill: Referendum Policy and Referendum Organisation
(Currently at a vote) Passing 2 - 0
Although only two people have voted thus far this will likely pass as it was proposed by the government, endorsed by all parties in the discussion without anyone raising any major issues with it.
I voted in favour.
This resolution shows that raising a stink of the government's actions concerning our accession into the ESA did work and that the petition had some effect. I applaud the government for finally getting its act together and realising that the people deserve a voice.
3) Constitution
(Currently at a vote) Passing 6 - 1)
This is the revised constitution and I proposed it to be ratified and followed by Dáil Éireann whether or not the admins approve it. It has gotten widespread support ( so much so that I am actually 90% certain of the individual who voted against it). Hopefully this constitution will help our government operate better for the people in the future.
My Voting Record so far:
(Week 1)
Raise Minimum Wage NO
Remove taxation on Diamonds NO
Impeachment of Nithraldur NO
(Week 2)
State Run Weapons Company YES
New Citizen Fee NO
MPP with UK YES
(Week 3)
Raise minimum wage NO
Raise Citizen Fee NO
Ratify Constitution YES
Referendum Framework YES
What else your Irish Union Party Representatives are doing for you:
Now that the Irish State Housing company is back up and running after a long period of stagnation IUP congressman Vyse has come up with an interesting proposal concerning new players renting houses from the state. Housing for all eIreland's citizens has long been a cornerstone of IUP policy and an issue that we will continue to tackle into the future.
Well know IUP Dublin congressman Severin also made an interesting proposal. He has suggested the lowering of the Citizen Fee to 5 IEP as many feel that it is unecessary for new citizens to receive 10 IEP when they have a guaranteed job awaiting them in a state company. Vyse was again active in this discussion suggesting that 5 IEP be given to all new citizens upon signing up for the forums thus meaning that for active citizens the citizen fee is not reduced but saving the wastage of money on players who only play for a day or two.
As always the Irish Union Party is working for you in Dáil Éireann. If you have any questions feel free to send me or any IUP TD a message.
Irish Union Party Forums
I invite all Irish Union Party Members to get active on the forums at:
http://s1.zetaboards.com/Irish_Union_Party/index/
Political Science Class
Today I posted my first lesson in a while for my Political Science class. I invite everyone to have a look on the eIreland forums. I hope it is interesting.
Óglaigh na hÉireann [IDF]
We have a number of new IDF officers this week.
Here is the current roster of Battalion Officers:
+Emilio Largo, the Army Ranger Wing
+BobaFett, 1st Infantry Battalion [Dublin]
+Sean Greene, 2nd Infantry Battalion [Cork and Kerry]
+Gordongekko, 4th Infantry Battalion [The Shannon]
+Lucius Beebowater, 5th Infantry Battalion [Dublin]
+Pedro Scurry, 6th Infantry Battalion [Cork and Kerry]
+Franz Moehle, 7th Infantry Battalion [Dublin]
+Binksy, 8th Infantry Battalion [Dublin]
+Semprini, 9th Infantry Battalion [Dublin]
+Kevin Hutchison, 1st Semi-Mechanised Division [The Southeast and Northwest]
+Gary Kelly, 2nd Semi-Mechanised Division [The Southeast and Northwest]
+Thomas Ryan, 3rd Semi-Mechanised Division [The Southeast and Northwest]
To join the IDF fill in the form on the following page:
http://www.erepublik-ie.com/IDF
To see a roster of all current IDF troops and officers go to the following page:
http://www.erepublik-ie.com/IDF/defence.php
Presidential Election
As you may have noticed I am running for Taoiseach on April 5th.
I will be running on a platform of accountability, competance and communication.
If there is any issue that you want to be tackled then please send me a message detailing your problem
Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir,
Igor Thunderbrow
Daoine na hÉireann,
Apologies for not writing last weekend, the congressional elections took up all of my time. However the two week period gives me a reasonably large amount to write about.
Congressional Election
Last week heralded a new congress.
Here is a list of the 17 Irish Union Party Representatives elected to represent you in Dáil Éireann:
Irish Union Party:
Cork and Kerry
Harpey-Demon
Uaithne
Gorzong
cora mcstrap
Dublin
Igor Thunderbrow
Severin
Nithraldur
Northeast
bakagaijin
James Campbell
Northwest
Eamon_de Valera
Vyse
D Tinglov
The Shannon
Inquitus
Clip
The Southeast
pdiddy
Paddy O'Fucyou
The Irish Union Party received an unprecedented 90 votes and now holds over 43% of seats in Dáil Éireann. Thanks to everyone who voted for the Irish Union Party.
Here is how the votes went and how they compared with last year:
FEB MARCH DIFFERENCE
IUP 46 90 96% increase
ISRP 34 54 59% increase
IF 14 22 57% increase
FF 6 10 67% increase
IFP 47 13 72% decrease
Total Vote 147 189 29% increase
In terms of seats won:
FEB MARCH DIFFERENCE
IUP 9 17 89% increase
ISRP 8 12 50% increase
IF 5 6 20% increase
FF 1 1 no change
IFP 17 4 76% decrease
Analysis
IUP
Should be very happy, virtually doubled both votes and seats despite losing two high profile congressmen and losing the presidential election last term. Best congressional election for our party in my memory. Well done to everyone who got elected and thanks to everyone who showed their support for the Irish Union Party.
ISRP
Will be pleased to see the large increase in their voter base but will be disappointed not to match IUP growth considering that they are currently running the country
IF
Should be satisfied. Not quite the renewal in IF support that the party would have hoped for but at least there were signs of gradual recovery for the party.
FF
Will de very disappointed not to gain any seats but will take positives from their high increase in voters. Percentage wise their voter increase was bettered only by the IUP
IFP
Well considering the banning of at least 12 of their members and the inactivity of their leader this was only to be expected. Note also that one IFP congressman left as soon as he received his congressional money.
Congressional Votes
New Citizen Fee (D Tinglov)
Raise the citizen fee to 15 IEP.
Defeated 30 - 6
I voted against as with state companies providing decent jobs for all new citizens and the low price of food a raise in a citizen fee in unecessary.
Minimum Wage (cleansteve)
Raise the minimum wage to 3 IEP
Defeated 23 - 13
Voted against as it is unecessary due to state industry propping up the wage market.
On Forum Congress Activity
1) Regional Assembly Bill
Passed 8 votes to 5
I opposed this bill. After Theus' election promises of regional councils I was very hopeful of an innovative scheme to bring new players into the political fold. All this does is further bloat the government without giving the council any actual purpose, creates yet more paperwork and promises to set up forum sections for each region (not yet actually implemented).
The setting up of forum sections hardly needed a wordy bill and creating positions without giving them a role seems pointless to me.
2) Bill: Referendum Policy and Referendum Organisation
(Currently at a vote) Passing 2 - 0
Although only two people have voted thus far this will likely pass as it was proposed by the government, endorsed by all parties in the discussion without anyone raising any major issues with it.
I voted in favour.
This resolution shows that raising a stink of the government's actions concerning our accession into the ESA did work and that the petition had some effect. I applaud the government for finally getting its act together and realising that the people deserve a voice.
3) Constitution
(Currently at a vote) Passing 6 - 1)
This is the revised constitution and I proposed it to be ratified and followed by Dáil Éireann whether or not the admins approve it. It has gotten widespread support ( so much so that I am actually 90% certain of the individual who voted against it). Hopefully this constitution will help our government operate better for the people in the future.
My Voting Record so far:
(Week 1)
Raise Minimum Wage NO
Remove taxation on Diamonds NO
Impeachment of Nithraldur NO
(Week 2)
State Run Weapons Company YES
New Citizen Fee NO
MPP with UK YES
(Week 3)
Raise minimum wage NO
Raise Citizen Fee NO
Ratify Constitution YES
Referendum Framework YES
What else your Irish Union Party Representatives are doing for you:
Now that the Irish State Housing company is back up and running after a long period of stagnation IUP congressman Vyse has come up with an interesting proposal concerning new players renting houses from the state. Housing for all eIreland's citizens has long been a cornerstone of IUP policy and an issue that we will continue to tackle into the future.
Well know IUP Dublin congressman Severin also made an interesting proposal. He has suggested the lowering of the Citizen Fee to 5 IEP as many feel that it is unecessary for new citizens to receive 10 IEP when they have a guaranteed job awaiting them in a state company. Vyse was again active in this discussion suggesting that 5 IEP be given to all new citizens upon signing up for the forums thus meaning that for active citizens the citizen fee is not reduced but saving the wastage of money on players who only play for a day or two.
As always the Irish Union Party is working for you in Dáil Éireann. If you have any questions feel free to send me or any IUP TD a message.
Irish Union Party Forums
I invite all Irish Union Party Members to get active on the forums at:
http://s1.zetaboards.com/Irish_Union_Party/index/
Political Science Class
Today I posted my first lesson in a while for my Political Science class. I invite everyone to have a look on the eIreland forums. I hope it is interesting.
Óglaigh na hÉireann [IDF]
We have a number of new IDF officers this week.
Here is the current roster of Battalion Officers:
+Emilio Largo, the Army Ranger Wing
+BobaFett, 1st Infantry Battalion [Dublin]
+Sean Greene, 2nd Infantry Battalion [Cork and Kerry]
+Gordongekko, 4th Infantry Battalion [The Shannon]
+Lucius Beebowater, 5th Infantry Battalion [Dublin]
+Pedro Scurry, 6th Infantry Battalion [Cork and Kerry]
+Franz Moehle, 7th Infantry Battalion [Dublin]
+Binksy, 8th Infantry Battalion [Dublin]
+Semprini, 9th Infantry Battalion [Dublin]
+Kevin Hutchison, 1st Semi-Mechanised Division [The Southeast and Northwest]
+Gary Kelly, 2nd Semi-Mechanised Division [The Southeast and Northwest]
+Thomas Ryan, 3rd Semi-Mechanised Division [The Southeast and Northwest]
To join the IDF fill in the form on the following page:
http://www.erepublik-ie.com/IDF
To see a roster of all current IDF troops and officers go to the following page:
http://www.erepublik-ie.com/IDF/defence.php
Presidential Election
As you may have noticed I am running for Taoiseach on April 5th.
I will be running on a platform of accountability, competance and communication.
If there is any issue that you want to be tackled then please send me a message detailing your problem
Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir,
Igor Thunderbrow
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Comments
Good Informative article again this week.
Good luck in the presidential election. You have my vote
😞 looks like one of the IUP candidates decided that the USA was way better, goodbye Gorzong, enjoy your 5 Gold
So much for
"I know the people running and know from past experience that IUP congressmen are of the utmost integrity in the Dáil."
:/
you have my vote as well....I like your platform and ideas
I have gotten a few others to join your cause...ours when I am at the appropriate level.
hahaha nice Collins
Horrid timing there with Gorzong, but nice article again Igor.
good article, for people to see whats going on, voted!
@ Most people : Thanks
@ Collins: That line of mine really bugged you didn't it...
and yes Sean, that was awful timing.... that's two congressmen gone already.. admins need to sort this rubbish out.
Michael Holcombe left congress also!!!
Whatever about Gorzong and the IFP guy whom I never heard of Michael seemed active...
37 Dáil members and counting
"@ Collins: That line of mine really bugged you didn't it... "
Yes it did. Nothing against you or the IUP, but you can't speak for your congressmen like that.
Another good article Igor. Congressional pay and experience should be rewarded at the end (having served it in full)and not the start of a congress term.
Yeah I got elected to congress
well done patton...
Great stuff Patton you legend!