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Crazycryodude posted:Comrades, This new government is off to a troubling start
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What makes you say that?
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ReSeAu enters the Parliamentary Chamber, signalling his desire to speak. We of the Union of Civil Service, having undertaken numerous consultations within our party, have come to a consensus. Our party accepts the offer given by the SRLF to participate in the formation in the new government in return for the Portfolio of Finance and Speakership. This was not an easily reached decision and we admit there was much consternation with regards to the DAL being placed in charge of the defense forces. After mediation and negotiation between various parties, we are glad that the SRLF has provided a reasonable compromise for all parties involved. Ladies and Gentlemen, while I understand that we may have been on opposing sides in the conflict and be of differing ideologies, we must not forget that we are all Sirtians. It is time to put aside our enmity and reunited to build our nation side by side, for a house divided against itself cannot stand. I implore all parties to work together despite our disagreements, to rebuild our nation together and demonstrate that this government intends to move forward together. As Speaker and in the Ministry of Finance, The UCS pledge to take any and all steps necessary to ensure people can look upon our government with trust and pride. Godlovesus fucked around with this message at 05:34 on Dec 3, 2017 |
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Dec 3, 2017 05:21
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I just realized I haven't made my vote official, so here's officially voting ReSeAu as Speaker.
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Dec 3, 2017 05:31
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I know it's late but i would like to register for the SRLF
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A couple of hours after the leader of the UCS made his speech, Lenore Hughes goes up on stage to speak: "I am glad that the coalition seems to be coalescing at a swift pace, and wholeheartedly support the policies and ideas it leans on. I am certain the other members of Dawn feel the same way. Therefore, I officially announce Dawn's entry into the coalition under the agreed terms. May this be the first step on the way to a government that serves the people, helping those in need and providing safety and comfort to all citizens. In this coalition, I personally won't get to serve as Minister. Nevertheless, I plan to do the utmost to improve life for all of Sirta through legislation and continuous constructive dialogue with the Ministers of this government. We must remember that we are here because of you," she looks into one of the many SCN connected cameras in the hall, "the people, and it is your future that we must strive for!"
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Dec 3, 2017 07:13
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January 3062 Parliament Speaker Selection: Nominees: ReSeAu Gen. Party Breakdown: * SRLF - 18 ReSeAu Gen * Dawn - 9 ReSeAu Gen * UCS - 6 ReSeAu Gen * DAL - 6 Abstain * FDG - 3 ReSeAu Gen, 3 Abstain * FSP - 3 Abstain * Unity Coalition - 3 Abstain * KNK - 3 ReSeAu Gen * The Community - 3 Abstain * VM - 3 Abstain Guardian Council Appointments: * Vera Albright - ReSeAu Gen * Thomas Gil - Abstain * Frank Probst - ReSeAu Gen * Lucia Caldera - ReSeAu Gen * Sander Hansen - Abstain * Lisa Wyatt - ReSeAu Gen * William Viner - ReSeAu Gen * Roger Rockwell - ReSeAu Gen * Janet Oliphant - ReSeAu Gen * Silvia Collins - ReSeAu Gen * Rachel Hoffman - Abstain * Paul Thiede - Abstain * Della Jalbert - ReSeAu Gen * Sofia Juhl - ReSeAu Gen * Jade Ross - ReSeAu Gen Citizen Seats: * Rutherford T. Vanderbush - Abstain * Jessica Ramsey - Abstain * Susanne Brandt - Abstain * Autumn Black - ReSeAu Gen * Grace Wright - ReSeAu Gen Overall: 52 ReSeAu Gen, 28 Abstain. Outcome: ReSeAu Gen selected as new Parliament speaker. Congratulations to Godlovesus! Now that you hold this almost entirely ceremonial role, you are in charge of collecting all motions proposed in the drafting phase into one post, looking out for any contradictions with existing law in those proposals, reminding other MPs of the rules and so on. Use your new authority wisely.
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Dec 3, 2017 07:54
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 Comrade Luxemburg Comrades, it has been a long few days, but my heart is gladdened by the obvious dedication to Sirta's future among my fellow members of Parliament. The people have spoken, and their representatives are in agreement - let's get to governing. I would like to officially call for a Motion of Confidence in the People's Coalition. The proposed ministerial positions are as follows: Minister of Justice - Victor Knapfstein (DAL) Minister of Defence - Comrade Hill (SRLF) Minister of Internal Security - Comrade Radek (SRLF) Minister of Foreign Affairs - Rutherford Vanderbush (Citizen seat) Minister of the Interior - Danube (FDG) Minister of Finance - ReSeAu Gen (UCS) Minister of Education - Comrade Bookchin (SRLF) Minister of Infrastructure - Comrade Luxemburg (SRLF) Minister of Health - Dr. Xavier Dubois (Dawn) Attorney General - Roger Rockwell (Guardian Council appointee)
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Dec 3, 2017 20:23
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 Freedom and Stability Party The Freedom and Stability party Votes against the proposed government. We fear that the DAL in control of the justice ministry will launch a witch-hunt against the rich and former regime members who have done nothing wrong in their haste to find those guility who committed crimes under Greene, and that they will trample over the rights of due process we had a revolution to establish just because of people's background. The FSP also accepts that this government will be formed regardless, but the principles of democracy we fought to establish means we must make our reservations known: If we receive hostility for it, so be it. Every government needs a opposition.
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Dec 3, 2017 20:45
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(Technically there's no voting until the drafting phase is over in a couple days, but your objections are noted)
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Dec 3, 2017 20:48
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Crazycryodude posted:(Technically there's no voting until the drafting phase is over in a couple days, but your objections are noted) (Just seems a bit silly to propose a motion of confidence and not vote on it for two days: I though drafting was only for bills, not motions?)
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Dec 3, 2017 20:53
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Stefan Borisov is the first to go up on stage and respond to Luxemburg's announcement: "Let me say this, at the conclusion of the negotiations between our parties - the People's Coalition and its' principles are fully in accord with our group's long-term development program. Despite not acquiring everything we set out to, I have no regrets in joining this coalition and working alongside the other parties towards the long-term prosperity of our country. Like the esteemed Miss Hughes, I will not hold a portfolio in this government, but am unwavering in my confidence in Danube's compatibility with the position. Therefore, I will be working to advance our program through legislation. That is all." *** Next, Victor Knapfstein is the one to speak: "It is fitting that those who fought alongside us against tyranny in times past are those to join the struggle once more. We are confident that our allies in the SRLF and their partners in this coalition can work with us to deliver justice to the enemies of the people, who have evaded it for far too long. As they used to say in the Popular Resistance - Long Live the Revolution!" *** I'll take this opportunity to remind everyone that a Motion of Confidence is no different from any other bill or motion, in that it's proposed in the drafting phase and voted on in the voting phase. In the time remaining in the current drafting phase, feel free to draft as many bills as you want. If your bill requires funding, it will come into effect only after the next Budget Bill is approved. AFancyQuestionMark fucked around with this message at 21:01 on Dec 3, 2017 |
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Dec 3, 2017 20:55
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The Community objects to the SRLF putting a guardian council appointee in the position of attorney general. As an unelected group, The Community is opposed to the existence of those seats; and as a continuation of a group of people's own egos to the detriment of others, The Community opposes the Guardian Council itself. edit: In addition, the inclusion of Rutherford Vanderbush as minister of foreign affairs is something The Community finds odd. What experience does he have that would be beneficial to this job? unwantedplatypus fucked around with this message at 21:20 on Dec 3, 2017 |
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Dec 3, 2017 21:10
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unwantedplatypus posted:The Community objects to the SRLF putting a guardian council appointee in a ministerial position. Minor nitpick, but the Attorney General isn't a ministerial position.
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Dec 3, 2017 21:17
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Comrade Radek I heartily agree with you, good sir, on the undemocratic nature of the appointed seats. However, that should not condemn the person sitting in them - as the MP with one of if not the strongest legal background, the Honorable Mr. Rockwell was a natural choice. As to the Honorable Mr. Vanderbrush, I direct you to the FDG, who put for the name for consideration.
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Dec 3, 2017 21:32
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Yes, I can field that question. We wanted Mr. Vanderbush as Minister of Foreign Affairs because we believe he, as a very influential man of high ideals, is an asset to the Sirtan government and to our coalition, as well as an excellent face of Sirta to neighbors and to potential investors.
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Dec 3, 2017 21:41
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sniper4625 posted:Comrade Radek We are not condemning Mr. Rockwell as a person, but as a matter of principle the Guardian Council appointees should not be seen as legitimate. Pakled posted:Yes, I can field that question. We wanted Mr. Vanderbush as Minister of Foreign Affairs because we believe he, as a very influential man of high ideals, is an asset to the Sirtan government and to our coalition, as well as an excellent face of Sirta to neighbors and to potential investors. A man being influential and having high ideals does not in and of itself mean he is a good pick to lead a government ministry. Investors, if foreign investors is something we even want, will be much more concerned with the economic viability of Sirta and the security of their assets rather than just the amicability of the Minister.
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Dec 3, 2017 21:49
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Comrade Luxemburg While the government does not officially have the confidence of Parliament yet, I believe we have enough of a consensus to begin legislating. First and foremost, the issue of the budget. There can be no meaningful progress on any legislation until we properly understand the resources we have available, and with our compromised revenue streams, recognizing our expenses is going to be critical. As such, I request that the budgetary office of Transitional Government prepare an estimate on what operating costs a fully organized government will incur. We know it will cost more, but not how much, and the sooner we have a picture of our expenses, the sooner we can begin tentatively budgeting funds for our various programs.
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Dec 3, 2017 23:43
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unwantedplatypus posted:A man being influential and having high ideals does not in and of itself mean he is a good pick to lead a government ministry. Investors, if foreign investors is something we even want, will be much more concerned with the economic viability of Sirta and the security of their assets rather than just the amicability of the Minister.  I have been doing business in Sirta and abroad for the better part of fifty years now, and I dare say the results speak for themselves. I am keenly aware of the economic realities that Sirta now faces, the opportunities that it can present to foreign investors at this critical juncture, and how and where best to present those opportunities. Frankly, I can only assume you chose to question my qualifications without looking at them. I will not claim that I would be the correct choice in all circumstances, but for our present foreign policy goals, I believe I am more than suited to the task.
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Comrade Bookchin Comrades, allow me to introduce the The Sirtan Investment of Schools, Trade, Education Reform Act, aka the SISTER Act: SISTER ACT posted:WHEREAS, the Sirtan people have languished with minimal skills and knowledge for too long, and
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Dec 4, 2017 01:38
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 The following is an excerpt of an interview with Comrade Kropotkin of the SLRF conducted shortly after the fall of Greene. The interview itself is long and covers many subjects, but his excerpt concerns Kropotkin's role in the CLF Klara Whitberg, Journalist: Mr. Kropotkin, can you start by giving us a description of why you joined the CLF and what you did there? Comrade Kropotkin: Please, just call me ‘Kropotkin.' As for why I joined the CLF, that is a funny question - i didn't, really. When i joined up, we were still debating what to call ourselves. In the spirit the question was intended, however, the answer is simple. I come from a small town mostly built around several semiautomated farming complexes. But after Greene took over, as a part of his bid to secure his power, he confiscated much of the food produced in those complexes and imposed heavy but specific taxes and fines aimed at funneling food towards cheam resale in the major population centres. People like me, my friends and family, were forced to starve even though we were the ones producing the food. So we protested and fought it, and when that didn't work, well, we raided the local police station, took to arms, and kicked Greene's goons out. Soon, we heard that others had done the same in other towns, and began organizing. That's how the CLF started, really. People organizing against a cruel state that would starve them to death. KW: And then, once the CLF was formed, what did you do then? What was your daily life like? CK: Well, at first, i was very much an active combatant. Our main targets were transports of food and munitions, things we needed to arm ourselves and feed the people. But i've always been a writer and communicator, and it soon became obvious that we needed someone to gather and dissiminate knowledge and tactics, create recruiting material, and train both dedicated members and the populace at large to fight, and that became my role. Many people will recognize my name, Kropotkin, as the author of many of our fliers and recruitment material, but that's not all i made. Often, we would be contacted by a local militia which had just rebelled and needed help; i wrote the manuals on tactics and strategy and communications protocols we circulated internally, and when some new town or village started rebelling and contacted us, i - or one of the others i worked with - would be sent to brief them on the command structure and communication protocol. For quite a while, i believe there was a significant price on my head for that. KW: I see. And during that early time when you were still an active combatant, did you ever kill anyone? CK: I don't want to give you the wrong impression; even when i had a role as writer and recruiter, i often got into combat situations. Greene's goons would often retaliate while i was in some small town to brief our new members; twice my transport got attacked by regime forces, and sometimes there were simply too few hands to go around and i had to get my hands dirty. As for the meat of your question, yes. Many times. Sometimes directly, shooting guards defending a target or soldiers attacking a town. At other times, a bomb we would plant would kill a train full of soldiers, or a poisoned wine would kill an officer or a corrupt official. KW: Thank you for clarifying that. And during these operations, did you ever witness anyone committing grievous atrocities and war crimes - on either side? CK: Yes, often. The Greene regime would often use weapons and tactics forbidden by the Solar Union Treaty on Extreme Cruelty and Crimes of War. Gassing towns known to harbor CLF militants, poisoning food stores, stealing foreign aid meant to help the starving masses. And as the war went on, it got nastier. We suspect that two or three towns got hit with IDS plagues, and there are a number of known uses of nanite trojans. KW: ‘IDS plagues' and ‘nanite trojans'? I'm not sure all of our viewers are familiar with these terms, so could you clarify? CK: Yes, of course. An IDS plague is an Induced Depression and Suicide plague, a specially engineered virus that targets certain parts of the brains of its victim to induce depression and suicidal thoughts to an extreme degree. Often, it'll take a day or two to spread through a town, but by then, the first suicide or two will have occured, which can spark a chain reaction. Suicide is even more on everyone's mind, and people close to the deceased will often commit suicide the same day, further sending everyone spiralling into grief and depression. Often, it is less than half a week from the first suicide until the entire infected population is dead. A nanite trojan concists of spiking a person's blood stream and organs with a large amount of nanites which will later be activated, kill the person, and spread out, killing everyone in the area. What the regime would do was spike prisoners' blood and organs, alter their memories with induced memory technology - another thing outlawed for use against combatants by the Solar Union Treaty - and let them believe they'd escaped, only to have the nanites activate on their return to CLF. I saw that happen once, personally; I was in another room, and very lucky to survive. KW: And the CLF? Did any of your ‘comrades' ever commit any atrocities? The stories that filtered down to us in the urban centres through Greene's media painted the CLF as quite brutal, but i think many people would be interested in hearing a different side of the story. CK: it goes without saying that Greenes media was mostly Lies and propaganda. However, i am here to inform, so let me give you the truth. The CLF always did what it could to avoid civilian casualties, but that wasn't always possible. That said, i am aware of two missions which resulted in the mas killing of our friends and family among the people. One was an unfortunate accident caused by misinformation, which resulted in a civilian train being derailed. The other was a rogue cell using an illegal nanite swarm weapon. It's leadership was discovered and eliminated by the CLF. I saw what those bastards did to innocents, and i want to state in the strongest terms possible that the CLF NEVER condoned such tactics. With the formation of a SLRF-lead government, i will do all in my power to make sure that those wronged by the actions of such rogue members will be compensated. KW: I see. Thank you for your honesty. Now, you have certainly expressed you opinions on those among the CLF who - CK: The rogue traitors to CLF ideals, yes KW: The rogue traitors to CLF ideals who turned upon civilians, yes. But what do you think should be done about SDF soldiers who commited such crimes and attrocities. CK: That's simple. Prison labour for life, and a blanket prohibition on them ever getting an AMR. I don't believe in the death penalty, and neither do i wish to work them to death - such are the tools of the regime. But with a lifetime of labour to aid in the rebuilding and growth of Sirta, they might still do some small good for our planet. KW: I see. Do you then support a Truth and Reconciliation commision as suggested by the Forward Development Group? CK: I am vary about giving the guardian council too much say in our democratic processes, but beyond that point, i have no significant opposition to such a commision. We shall work with the other parties of government to create a process of justice and the elimination of corruption that is amicable to all, i am sure. KW: I am looking forward to seeing what shakes out on that front. But now that we are talking politics and government, i must ask you why you chose to retire from the CLF and join the SLRF? CK: I didn't so much retire to join the SLRF as the SLRF simply split ways with the CLF. I and others, who would go on to found the SLRF formerly, were already talking and thinking during the war, about how best to continue the struggle for independence for every worker and every plain citizen of Sirta once the arms were laid down and peacetime begun. Then, when peacetime happened, we found that we had other priorities than the mainline of the DAL, the official political wing of the CLF, so we split of, amicably, and formed our own party. KW: I see. With your differing views, what do you think of the DAL then? CK: I've taken laser blasts for several people in the DAL, and they for me. The scars still ache, and several of them nearly killed me. I would do so in a heartbeat again for any of them, and I am confident that my friends and comrades in the DAL would do the same for me. KW: I see. Thank you Kropotkin. It was a pleasure interviewing you. CK: No, the pleasure was mine. The people of Sirta deserve to know the full account of the events of the war. Magnusth fucked around with this message at 01:58 on Dec 4, 2017 |
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Dec 4, 2017 01:55
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Arthur Subtallier, Unity Coalition, Peoples Coalition Honourable colleagues, we have a duty to perform, an obligation to the people of Sirta. We need to ensure they are fed, clothed and housed as an urgent priority. However, before we can determine how best to meet those needs, we need to establish precisely what those needs are and where. So, I propose: "Census Act posted:Acknowledging that all Sirtans have an inalienable right to food, clothing and shelter,
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Dec 4, 2017 04:23
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A census is a good idea. We can't entirely trust the statistics published by the old regime. I would, however, wish to amend the bill to include more precise language about how the census should be carried out.Census Act Amendment 1 posted:The Census Act of 3062 is amended to include, appended at the end of the current text: For the sake of transparency and for use in research, I would introduce another amendment relating to the public disclosure of census results, with considerations toward privacy. Census Act Amendment 2 posted:The Census Act of 3062 is amended to include, appended at the end of the current text: And finally, I would also like to submit a third amendment for the consideration of parliament, making the census reoccur regularly. Census Act Amendment 3 posted:The Census Act of 3062 is amended to include, appended at the end of the current text: Pakled fucked around with this message at 06:31 on Dec 4, 2017 |
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Dec 4, 2017 06:26
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Lenore Hughes submits a bill:Care and Shelter Act posted:0.1. For the purposes of this act, a “homeless citizen” is any citizen with no registered place of residence and no residential properties on record, not employed by any organization providing onsite housing for employees and not serving in the SDF. "I think this is a good way to help some of the most vulnerable members of our society, and that, while it may not be a radical change, it will aid a lot of people in need at an insignificant cost. There are over 350 upscale private homes, retreats and even some luxury hotels owned by corrupt high-ranking regime officials that now belong to our government. It would be an incredible waste to let them sit unused when they can be turned to the benefit of society. We estimate that this initiative will cost less than 500,000 credits a month, a paltry sum compared to the other expenses of government. I hope that our partners in the People's Coalition, as well as any other parties that care for citizens in need, will support this act." AFancyQuestionMark fucked around with this message at 08:26 on Dec 4, 2017 |
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Dec 4, 2017 08:11
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AFancyQuestionMark posted:"I think this is a good way to help some of the most vulnerable members of our society, and that, while it may not be a radical change, it will aid a lot of people in need at an insignificant cost. There are over 350 upscale private homes, retreats and even some luxury hotels owned by corrupt high-ranking regime officials that now belong to our government. It would be an incredible waste to let them sit unused when they can be turned to the benefit of society. We estimate that this initiative will cost less than 500,000 credits a month, a paltry sum compared to the other expenses of government. I don't doubt the good will and motivations behind this proposal. What I am skeptical of is that budget estimate. With the financial situation the government presently finds itself in, we must be cautious of the commitments we make. It does us no good if so noble a program were to fall victim to budgetary concerns. With that in mind, I have a proposal to make: Sirtan Budget Office Act posted:
I believe that this shall rapidly pay for itself. In addition, since this is not a small decision, and I would like to have an established mandate should the proposed government be approved, I would also like to propose: Outer Alliance Resolution posted:WHEREAS, the previous administrations of Sirta tended towards non-participation in galactic affairs, and Obviously this is merely a statement of intent, not a formal ratification--that will need to wait until we have terms of membership, after all--making it clear that it is the unified will of Sirta that this be done will go a long way to smoothing the application process. The Lord of Hats fucked around with this message at 17:33 on Dec 4, 2017 |
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Dec 4, 2017 17:16
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I don't believe it's wise to commit to joining the Outer Alliance just yet. A feasibility study to determine the pros and cons like the FDG proposed would be very welcome, but we believe it hasty to outright commit to joining with no idea as to the possible costs and benefits.
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Dec 4, 2017 18:30
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The Lord of Hats posted:I don't doubt the good will and motivations behind this proposal. What I am skeptical of is that budget estimate. With the financial situation the government presently finds itself in, we must be cautious of the commitments we make. It does us no good if so noble a program were to fall victim to budgetary concerns. With that in mind, I have a proposal to make: "Our estimate isn't spurious. I assure you, the feasibility of our proposal has been investigated at length and the expenses estimate was arrived at after a consultation with the transitional government. Regardless, your budgetary office proposal is a very good idea. It has my full support, and I don't see why anyone in our or any other party would oppose it. Having more information to work with will benefit all of us." The Lord of Hats posted:Outer Alliance Resolution "However, your other proposal is hasty in the extreme. I don't know about the rest of you, but I personally know almost nothing about the benefits of Outer Alliance membership or, more significantly, about what we'll have to give up to obtain it. I think a detailed study of the matter should be carried out, before we can begin to consider whether or not membership is something we even want. As the Minister of Foreign Affairs, you will be in the best position to carry out such a study and convince the rest of us that membership is a good idea. Until then, I won't support your act. I urge everyone else to adopt this position as well, and not make any uninformed statements of intent. After all, the people of Sirta have entrusted us with their future - we owe it to them to be responsible with it."
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Dec 4, 2017 18:51
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Crazycryodude posted:I request that the budgetary office of Transitional Government prepare an estimate on what operating costs a fully organized government will incur. An official response to this request is sent out to the entirety of Parliament: "This isn't a matter which can be accurately estimated by us, since our role has been very limited relative to any proper government as described by the constitution, meaning we lack the proper experience to base our calculations on, and the regime's records can't be relied on. However, we have done our best to provide an answer to your request, and, having combined our own expenses with the salaries of the ministerial staff and other organizational and operative costs, have arrived at a rough number range: Running the most limited government the constitution allows for will cost somewhere between 520 and 540 million credits."
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Dec 4, 2017 19:27
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Private Message To: ReSeAu Gen, (UCS) From: Eli Masamune, (KNK) ***** My Dear Speaker, Most sincere congratulations on attaining both the role of Speaker, and the soon-to-be portfolio of Minister of Finance. It is no doubt an affirmation of your many years of service, dedication, and professionalism. The KNK salutes your achievements, and on a personal note, I do hope this is the start of many joint efforts between both our Parties. Ever your humble servant. -Eli Masamune Kikuzakura no Kai
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 The KNK requests the floor. My Fellow Members of Parliament, In response to Comrade Luxemburg’s Motion of Confidence in the formation of this new Government, the Kikuzakura no Kai offers the following response. We congratulate the Good Comrade and the SRLF in achieving their election victory. At the same time, we are also troubled by the representation of officials in this first cabinet. It comes as no surprise that most, if not all, Ministerial Positions have gone to the SRLF and their allies. To the Victor goes the Spoils, I suppose. Still, we have hoped that for all the talk of inclusivity and building a Government Of The People, that the other Parties would be better represented. Including ReSeAu Gen and the UCS is a good start; however, we don’t deem it sufficient. As such, I formally request that the KNK be considered for the portfolio of either Health, or Infrastructure. Surely, Good Comrade, as Prime Minster, you have better things to do than oversee road construction? I yield the remainder of my time.
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Dec 4, 2017 20:23
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CourValant posted:
 Comrade Radek Honorable Masamune, we thank you for your well wishes on this most auspicious occasion. While I, of course, am not the Prime Minister, I can state with some certainty on his behalf that we shall be unable to accede to your request. You are absolutely correct that the ministerial positions have gone to the SRLF and those who have proactively chosen to work with us - for in a coalition government, this is very much how it works. In addition to their active outreach and desire to work with us, the selected parties also received more than a bare minimum of the vote, which is why it is somewhat odd that you would think to remove Dawn's representation from the government in favor of your own. As for the Infrastructure Ministry, an unfortunate requirement of parliamentary process requires a sitting MP to officially helm the ministry, but I have it on good terms that the able and loyal Comrade Kropotkin will serve to lift much of the day to day burden from Comrade Luxemberg's shoulders. In short, we look very much to working further with your party, given your stated desires to do what is best for The People, and we can perhaps return to the subject of your party's inclusion in this Government at a later date. Until that point, please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any initiatives that may be of mutual benefit to our Parties and The People. sniper4625 fucked around with this message at 20:48 on Dec 4, 2017 |
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Dec 4, 2017 20:44
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ReSeAu ascends the Speaker's Dias. Solemnly, he signals for the attention of all Members It is with great honor that I humbly accept the role of Speaker for this Assembly. I intend to uphold the duties of this role with the dignity and respect it deserves. Let us now look forward, my fellow members, to the future. I can see already bills being drafted and anticipate passionate debate. Let us not forget however, decorum or regular order, which I will enforce rigorously. To my knowledge, the current bills on the table are: 1. A Motion of Confidence for the formation of government under Comrade Luxembourg from the SRLF 2. The SIRTRAK Act, proposed by Member Radek of the SRLF 3. The SISTER Act, proposed by Member Bookchin of the SRLF 4. The Census Act, proposed by Member Subtallier of the Unity Coalition, along with associated amendments with Member Danube of the FDG 5. The Care and Shelter Act, proposed by Member Hughes of Dawn 6. The Sirtan Budget Office Act, proposed by Member Vanderbush 7. The Outer Alliance Resolution, proposed by Member Vanderbush. 8. Bill F-1, also known as the Tax Enforcement Act, proposed by the UCS. It is my understanding that the ruling party has not yet submitted a Budget Bill. I would like to remind them that the bill is mandatory as stipulated by the constitution. That is all, thank you.
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Dec 4, 2017 22:02
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Godlovesus posted:Bill F-1 Godlovesus fucked around with this message at 00:35 on Dec 5, 2017 |
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Point of order, a budget bill cannot be proposed until the government officially has the confidence of Parliament. And while we seem to have a working coalition, the Motion of Confidence hasn't technically passed so we cannot draw up an official budget until next month's session.
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Dec 5, 2017 00:15
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I appreciate that Mr. Vanderbush attempted to rebuff me for questioning his credentials, and then proceeded to propose an incredibly questionable bill whereby we would join an organization we have little knowledge of.
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Dec 5, 2017 01:00
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As of right now, the Guardian Council can appoint nearly a fifth of the parliament. The Community understands the intent behind the Guardian Council seats, to have a group of MPs not beholden to the whims of party politics. However, the Community is deeply troubled by the concept of an unelected council (made up of immortals) having such a huge influence on the politics of our country Thusly, we propose an amendment to the constitution. quote:
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Dec 5, 2017 02:31
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unwantedplatypus posted:As of right now, the Guardian Council can appoint nearly a fifth of the parliament. The Community understands the intent behind the Guardian Council seats, to have a group of MPs not beholden to the whims of party politics. Silvia Collins, a Guardian Council appointment, responds to the the Community's proposal: "Our seats weren't created out of some aversion to party politics, but rather as a way to protect the core values of the Revolution from being abandoned in favor of narrow electoral considerations, a duty which the Councillors are well equipped to carry out. As the core values of our society evolve over time, the special elections to elect new Councilors will allow the Guardian Council to accommodate these changes without altering its' character all at once, as a result of a single election. In that respect, replacing their appointments to Parliament with citizen seats is a notion worthy of ridicule. Frankly speaking, I suspect that their apparent deeply-ingrained prejudice against AMRs is clouding the Community's judgment on this issue." AFancyQuestionMark fucked around with this message at 07:56 on Dec 5, 2017 |
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Dec 5, 2017 07:53
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One of the most important and daunting tasks before our fledgling government is to sort out the question of guilt and restitution for the abuses of the Old Regime. It is my intention with this act to enable the people to seek justice and damages for the corruption they suffered under Vallstein and Greene, and to enable our society to weed out from government everyone who profited from tyranny."[b posted:The Truth and Reconciliation Act[/b]"]
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Dec 5, 2017 08:02
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Victor Knapfstein responds to Danube's bill: "While the proposal's spirit is admirable, we in the DAL believe it to contain several major deficiencies. As such, I submit an alternative bill and ask everyone truly committed to justice to support it." Truth and Justice Act posted:Definitions for this act: AFancyQuestionMark fucked around with this message at 09:08 on Dec 5, 2017 |
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Dec 5, 2017 09:02
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