The Progressive Party

[Eluvatar]

The [wiki]Progressive Party[/wiki] is a political party in Taijitu with three simple core values: liberty, democracy, and meritocracy. We are for progress: that is growth and activity. We are for the development of Taijitu as a powerful force for liberty. In support of this aim, and in accordance with our values, we pursue the establishment of a system of rewards for our recruiters and other contributors to our regional development. We also intend to pursue the liberation of threatened regions.

The Progressive Party seeks new members, and shall be organizing a Congress to further specify the party's goals and procedures.

[Myroria]

I am a member of the Progressive Party.

[Gulliver]

As am I. On that note, I notice that your signature is inappropriate acceptable Elu.

[Wast]

Wast is a member of the Progressive Party. Oh, Yeah.

[Eluvatar]

Oh yeah!

[Solnath]

Beloved Eluvatar,

What is your stance on the recent criticism that has been raised regarding the incompatibility of liberty, democracy and meritocracy? After all, saying that you support all of the aforementioned is like saying that regardless of what it is, rock, paper or scissors, everyone wins, which, in less sophisticated circles would be deemed "bullshit."

[Eluvatar]

We believe in personal freedom -- liberty.

We believe in democratically electing leaders, and we believe in choosing who to vote for based on merit.

Contradiction?

[Gulliver]

You trollin'?

[Zimmerwald]

Solnath, you bring up an interesting point.  Namely, why post what is essentially a philosophical discussion on a thread few people read and most people believed dead (not the org, just the thread)?  More interestingly, if you want to criticize, why pick on an easily deconstructed philosophical problem rather than asserting that the ProP exists to protect the political status quo of the region?

In answer to Gullver's eventual question: this be trollin'.

[Eluvatar]

I deeply resent the implication that I would be a part of an organization who's intent is simply to preserve the status quo.

[Of Crazed]

How do you explain toaster 2 mr status quo

[Eluvatar]

You mean the lack of Toaster 2?

The tiny part that's left is... really really really boring >_<

[Gulliver]

I believe now is an appropriate time to gravedig this thread. For great justice.

[Eluvatar]

We should perhaps recruit more membership, or something. I heard that there's another Party forming.

We actually have competition \o/

[Gulliver]

Well, I think first we should assemble a petition to apply for a board if the old procedures are still valid >.>

And yes, but to recruit we'll have to establish a clear cut "brand" for our party which is distinct from said competition.