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It is strange to hear the leader of the DDA, forefront of the radical-liberal fringe, defend the status quo on the basis of "that's the way we've always done it". Maybe he's mistakenly picked up a Conservative's prepared speech instead?
Just because the last few governments have taken a hands-off lassez-faire approach to economics does not mean that that approach is the only way, or even a particularly good way. The German Republic may not practice nationalised food handouts at present, but the Roman Republic did - the proverbial panem et circenses - and managed perfectly well, and built an empire on such a system.
And furthermore, I do not concede that a centrally-organised healthcare system would be "a good deal less efficient" than our present mess of a Free Market healthcare system. Quite the reverse, in fact. In the current system, we see countless man-hours burnt away on marketing, advertising, redundant production, trade-secret research, and pointless competition. All of this inefficiency could be done away with completely, if only our healthcare system was built around cooperation and centrally-planned organisation, rather than competition and short-term money-grabbing.
I therefore support the proposed healthcare legislation, and will also be supporting iterative increases in its funding and scope over the next few years.
Just because the last few governments have taken a hands-off lassez-faire approach to economics does not mean that that approach is the only way, or even a particularly good way. The German Republic may not practice nationalised food handouts at present, but the Roman Republic did - the proverbial panem et circenses - and managed perfectly well, and built an empire on such a system.
And furthermore, I do not concede that a centrally-organised healthcare system would be "a good deal less efficient" than our present mess of a Free Market healthcare system. Quite the reverse, in fact. In the current system, we see countless man-hours burnt away on marketing, advertising, redundant production, trade-secret research, and pointless competition. All of this inefficiency could be done away with completely, if only our healthcare system was built around cooperation and centrally-planned organisation, rather than competition and short-term money-grabbing.
I therefore support the proposed healthcare legislation, and will also be supporting iterative increases in its funding and scope over the next few years.
Aye
The German worker is the backbone of our might if we fail to account for their health we risk massive discontentment against our government, a government which claims to profess relatively liberal policies under Herr Liberator, yet now he seeks to deny the workers their rights may haps the minoritity rights that my party professes mean the economic minority, the Capitalists, rather than the rights of ethnic and political minorities. I am disgusted by the growing betrayals of party orthodoxy by my leader and request he think about his recent attitude towards the constituents he is supposed to represent.
The German worker is the backbone of our might if we fail to account for their health we risk massive discontentment against our government, a government which claims to profess relatively liberal policies under Herr Liberator, yet now he seeks to deny the workers their rights may haps the minoritity rights that my party professes mean the economic minority, the Capitalists, rather than the rights of ethnic and political minorities. I am disgusted by the growing betrayals of party orthodoxy by my leader and request he think about his recent attitude towards the constituents he is supposed to represent.
The honorable Socialist from Strassburg makes a sound point. All Germans should support increased national health care policies.
I see that the pernicious unemployment proposal is withdrawn.
I fully support and vote Yes to the proposal to help the health of our populace, being a far more sensible and beneficial policy.
Vindicated Imperialist, Conclave
I fully support and vote Yes to the proposal to help the health of our populace, being a far more sensible and beneficial policy.
Vindicated Imperialist, Conclave
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Nay to this socialist foolishness, if you wish the services of a doctor you pay for them is this somehow less obvious than the need to pay for a house or a meal or anything else for that matter. I really can't understand the desire to change these things.
Quite to the contrary Herr Gerulf, I object to this plan on its merits; or rather the lack of them. Preserving the status quo is neither intrinsically good nor bad, and I’m no conservative for rejecting a terrible change as terrible.
No serious economist would support your claims that a government-run industry would be more efficient; even if we concede some short-term savings might be made by eliminating competition, that very elimination would lead to stagnation and a lack of long term innovation. All that is before we consider the risk of the enterprise contracting the terminal bureaucracy that blights so many government programs.
Ultimately however, you make the best argument against the policy yourself; that by voting through these changes we find ourselves enacting not just ancient, but literally Roman economic policies. Germany is a modern country; we have no need to dupe the masses with “panem et circenses”.
No serious economist would support your claims that a government-run industry would be more efficient; even if we concede some short-term savings might be made by eliminating competition, that very elimination would lead to stagnation and a lack of long term innovation. All that is before we consider the risk of the enterprise contracting the terminal bureaucracy that blights so many government programs.
Ultimately however, you make the best argument against the policy yourself; that by voting through these changes we find ourselves enacting not just ancient, but literally Roman economic policies. Germany is a modern country; we have no need to dupe the masses with “panem et circenses”.
DIE ZEITEN
G. A. Servatius van Kloetinge dies aged 93
G. A. Servatius van Kloetinge dies aged 93
Gerrit Aldo Servatius van Kloetinge, Assemblyman of 55 years for his native Kloetinge and former leader of the DDA, has died at the age of 93. He was found yesterday morning, having died peacefully in his sleep, by his great-grandson at his Zeeland home.
Leader of the Alliance for four decades, Servatius van Kloetinge was formerly a pastor in the Reformed Dutch Church. He was renowned for his staunch pacifist principles and his respect for the democratic institutions of the Republic. Throughout, the 1870s and ’80s he served variously in Liberal cabinets as commander of the gendarmerie and minister of war. He was lately Father of the House and is the oldest person to have ever sat in the Reichstag.
Servatius van Kloetinge is survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wife, Saskia, died in 1883.
Leader of the Alliance for four decades, Servatius van Kloetinge was formerly a pastor in the Reformed Dutch Church. He was renowned for his staunch pacifist principles and his respect for the democratic institutions of the Republic. Throughout, the 1870s and ’80s he served variously in Liberal cabinets as commander of the gendarmerie and minister of war. He was lately Father of the House and is the oldest person to have ever sat in the Reichstag.
Servatius van Kloetinge is survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wife, Saskia, died in 1883.
I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of Herr von Kloetinge. He was one of the last great men of the old school; his commitment to his principles and his refusal to engage in vitriolic mudslinging, as well as his lifelong legacy of public service, serve as the exemplar of a German patriot which all politicians ought to emulate.
~ Friedrich von Hohenstaufen
~ Friedrich von Hohenstaufen
Voting is closed.
The proposal to increase funding for health care passes, 489 votes in favor in the Assembly and 60 to 22 in the Conclave.
We shall meet again in 1902 for Presidential elections.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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The proposal to increase funding for health care passes, 489 votes in favor in the Assembly and 60 to 22 in the Conclave.
We shall meet again in 1902 for Presidential elections.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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Germany shall mourn the passing of Herr Kloetinge. May he rest in peace.
-Chancellor Meningen
-Chancellor Meningen
URGENT NEWS BULLETIN:
The nations of France and Poland are at odds over an independence movement in Hungary, which seeks to restore the nation of Muscovy. This new nation, located in what is known as "Hungarian Moldavia," has appealed to France for aid. Hungary is a Polish client state.
In addition to Germany, the British Empire is also undecided in which country to support. Recent tensions suggest that the British would sooner support Poland than France, however.
The Foreign Minister is expected to form a crisis team to deal with this issue.
The nations of France and Poland are at odds over an independence movement in Hungary, which seeks to restore the nation of Muscovy. This new nation, located in what is known as "Hungarian Moldavia," has appealed to France for aid. Hungary is a Polish client state.
In addition to Germany, the British Empire is also undecided in which country to support. Recent tensions suggest that the British would sooner support Poland than France, however.
The Foreign Minister is expected to form a crisis team to deal with this issue.
We must support the oppressed Muscovites from the Polish yoke. We already let down the poor Tverians and Africans years ago and we must not repeat that mistake!
Poland is the epicenter of world barbarism and tyranny. They must be stopped.
-Chancellor Meningen
Poland is the epicenter of world barbarism and tyranny. They must be stopped.
-Chancellor Meningen
Weren't you the same one advocating bilateral ties and closer relations to Poland against France, Herr Chancellor?
Knowing the new laws, this crisis will be long have become history by the time there is an idea what we even want to do. This crisis will prove how overdemocratization has muted the emergency powers of the German Republic and show our weakness because of it even if we decide for war (which is an utter mistake if taken)
Herr Franz Ferdinand "Beinbrecher" Schüttler, Assemblyman for Nürnberg , Commander of the Corps of the Gendermerie
Herr Franz Ferdinand "Beinbrecher" Schüttler, Assemblyman for Nürnberg , Commander of the Corps of the Gendermerie
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