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- We recognize that the success of the Glorious Revolution has resulted in stagnant debate and political monopolization. We stand for progress and an alternative voice.
- We believe that a diverse government provides regional involvement via a tiered and rewarding system of participation.
- We believe in a well-rounded and balanced government.
- We believe in the sovereigntist ideal of Taijitu as it was founded. That Taijitu should act as needed, in accordance with existing law, to ensure the well-being of its interests.
- [in]We believe in climbing ladders, alternating leadership, growing into leadership, the central role regional officer positions offer to gameplay, community centred activity, LOGIC.[/in]
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- We recognize that the success of the Glorious Revolution has resulted in stagnant debate and political monopolization. We stand for progress and an alternative voice.
- We believe that a diverse government provides regional involvement via a tiered and rewarding system of participation.
- We believe in a well-rounded and balanced government.
- We believe in the sovereigntist ideal of Taijitu as it was founded. That Taijitu should act as needed, in accordance with existing law, to ensure the well-being of its interests.
- [in]We believe in climbing ladders, alternating leadership, growing into leadership, the central role regional officer positions offer to gameplay, community centred activity, LOGIC.[/in]
I personally think the ultimate goal of the CP should be to restore the original ideas of the Glorious Revolution without being hampered by silly logistics that over time have proven to failed. We are a democracy, and we should try our very hardest to be the most democratic, open, free region in NS and gov-sim in the world.
Our duty should not be to promote a certain agenda just yet, but as of now it should be to find that agenda to work towards our ultimate goal: a participatory democracy where everyone has an equal say that is counted and means something.
Taijitu RP and community should not necessarily be our paramount focus just yet. After we focus on the democracy, then we can go to things such as the forum design, the mentor program, and opening citizenship.
On the other hand, it would give new folks a path to follow, rather than relying on their ability to comprehend and navigate our great big region.I was thinking a few things but nothing concrete yet, don't misinterpret this as idealizing hierarchy for its own sake but indeed as a path to follow.
Are there specifics yet? Or will we talk about that later?
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I completely disagree. That clause stands for something that completely goes against the Glorious Revolution's principles, in the fact that it believes officer positions and governmental hierarchy is a positive for the community. It, in my opinion, has been made abundantly clear over time that that is not the case.
Our party needs to focus less on regional offices and officers, absolutely none on governmental hierarchies ("climbing leaders "), and all on making sure every Taijitu Citizen feels equal and empowered to have a real say, through proposing and voting on bills.
See I'm just not sure if the officer positions should be divorced from the voting cycle, I do like the idea of people applying to be part of the "Liaison Group" or what have you but maintaining the person leading these groups as an elected official. I would almost want for each to be almost like a guild where in the initial stages you would just comment and vote on policies affecting the position and be assigned some minor responsibility, followed with a holonic structure of greater responsibility up the chain to the elected official. Hell I'd honestly like it if only "guild" members could vote for their leader (like honestly the militia should be electing its leadership sans my non-GP cavalier vote).
It's probably advised to stick to one or two, but if they can handle it, OK!See I'm just not sure if the officer positions should be divorced from the voting cycle, I do like the idea of people applying to be part of the "Liaison Group" or what have you but maintaining the person leading these groups as an elected official. I would almost want for each to be almost like a guild where in the initial stages you would just comment and vote on policies affecting the position and be assigned some minor responsibility, followed with a holonic structure of greater responsibility up the chain to the elected official. Hell I'd honestly like it if only "guild" members could vote for their leader (like honestly the militia should be electing its leadership sans my non-GP cavalier vote).
Could people be a member of more than one "guild?"
Absolutely, though the Regional Officer position leading each should be held individually.See I'm just not sure if the officer positions should be divorced from the voting cycle, I do like the idea of people applying to be part of the "Liaison Group" or what have you but maintaining the person leading these groups as an elected official. I would almost want for each to be almost like a guild where in the initial stages you would just comment and vote on policies affecting the position and be assigned some minor responsibility, followed with a holonic structure of greater responsibility up the chain to the elected official. Hell I'd honestly like it if only "guild" members could vote for their leader (like honestly the militia should be electing its leadership sans my non-GP cavalier vote).
Could people be a member of more than one "guild?"
The Guild system seems to be a winner to me. What say you, party members?I will soon make a Google Doc outlining it. Stay tuned! :)
Aye.Well, I certainly support the idea of the Mentor program (perfect for a committee), so there's that.
Are there other structural changes we would like to propose? Other avenues of boosting community activity/membership we can dream up?
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I completely disagree. That clause stands for something that completely goes against the Glorious Revolution's principles, in the fact that it believes officer positions and governmental hierarchy is a positive for the community. It, in my opinion, has been made abundantly clear over time that that is not the case.
Our party needs to focus less on regional offices and officers, absolutely none on governmental hierarchies ("climbing leaders "), and all on making sure every Taijitu Citizen feels equal and empowered to have a real say, through proposing and voting on bills.
On the other hand, it would give new folks a path to follow, rather than relying on their ability to comprehend and navigate our great big region.I was thinking a few things but nothing concrete yet, don't misinterpret this as idealizing hierarchy for its own sake but indeed as a path to follow.
Are there specifics yet? Or will we talk about that later?
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I completely disagree. That clause stands for something that completely goes against the Glorious Revolution's principles, in the fact that it believes officer positions and governmental hierarchy is a positive for the community. It, in my opinion, has been made abundantly clear over time that that is not the case.
Our party needs to focus less on regional offices and officers, absolutely none on governmental hierarchies ("climbing leaders "), and all on making sure every Taijitu Citizen feels equal and empowered to have a real say, through proposing and voting on bills.
Where as I vehemently disagree with everything you've stated. I've seen the officers largely as the ones getting things done since the Glorious Revolution. There hasn't been any abuse of power even with your own over-reach when holding a title. I definitely see officers as a positive. The fuck do we have to vote on with just a democratic chamber? Where's the drive for legislation? I've seen the legislative model we've established act as its own worst enemy. Mind I am not suggesting something non-democratic.
You have had the power to draft and propose any legislation you want this whole time, you are fully empowered as things stand to do so. How could we hope to go about "making sure every Taijitu Citizen feels equal and empowered to have a real say", when they already are guaranteed such under the current system? How could such possibly be further pushed? If anything we are constricted by this rather than aided by it.
The Centre Party supports the idea of a structured executive branch to encourage citizen participation in a democracy.
We support amendments and legislation that would allow the Citizen-Delegate and other elected officials to name deputies who could assist the elected officials in any way the official deems necessary.
We reaffirm our support of the democratic processes laid out by the Glorious Revolution and continue to support the democratic process as the only fair and just way to select the Citizen-Delegate and the rest of the elected officials who make up the administration of the Citizens Democracy of Taijitu.
Looks good to me, though might need more pizazz.QuoteThe Centre Party supports the idea of a structured executive branch to encourage citizen participation in a democracy.
We support amendments and legislation that would allow the Citizen-Delegate and other elected officials to name deputies who could assist the elected officials in any way the official deems necessary.
We reaffirm our support of the democratic processes laid out by the Glorious Revolution and continue to support the democratic process as the only fair and just way to select the Citizen-Delegate and the rest of the elected officials who make up the administration of the Citizens Democracy of Taijitu.
How does that look to everyone?
What happened to the guilds/committees? This sounds an awful lot like a representative democracy to me...QuoteThe Centre Party supports the idea of a structured executive branch to encourage citizen participation in a democracy.
We support amendments and legislation that would allow the Citizen-Delegate and other elected officials to name deputies who could assist the elected officials in any way the official deems necessary.
We reaffirm our support of the democratic processes laid out by the Glorious Revolution and continue to support the democratic process as the only fair and just way to select the Citizen-Delegate and the rest of the elected officials who make up the administration of the Citizens Democracy of Taijitu.
How does that look to everyone?
I don't see how. The fundamental structure of the government isn't being changed.What happened to the guilds/committees? This sounds an awful lot like a representative democracy to me...QuoteThe Centre Party supports the idea of a structured executive branch to encourage citizen participation in a democracy.
We support amendments and legislation that would allow the Citizen-Delegate and other elected officials to name deputies who could assist the elected officials in any way the official deems necessary.
We reaffirm our support of the democratic processes laid out by the Glorious Revolution and continue to support the democratic process as the only fair and just way to select the Citizen-Delegate and the rest of the elected officials who make up the administration of the Citizens Democracy of Taijitu.
How does that look to everyone?
We support committees tied to elected officials, which citizens can apply to. These committees will be tasked with helping their respected official in their duties.
Also, I thought the C-D would appoint people to help with C-D affairs, not general affairs. :/That's implied. The C-D would appoint people to deal with any C-D affairs they deem necessary. The C-L would appoint people to help with C-L duties, and so forth.