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OK, last call for a Chairman nomination... please?;)

Also, Mr Peo, you did not reject my nomination, so I'm assuming you're willing to serve as VC. Please let us know if that is in error.

Parliamentary candidates, currently we have 2 that I know of, myself and mr peo. We can have at least 2 more, and I think 3 more realistically.

So if you're interested, please volunteer. If there's no new volunteers by this time tomorrow, I'll draw from a hat (just kidding).:D But I will start "strongly encouraging."
 

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I humbly accept your nomination. If there are no nominations for office? (Silence) Nominations are closed. Party office is affirmed, if possible, by acclamation. So all those in favor of the current slate, (myself as Chair, Mr Peo as Vice-chair) signify by saying aye. Any opposed by nay.

Lord Randall and Victorious Maximus, your requests are noted and added to the party slate.

Party slate currently (for Parliament) is Myself, Mr Peo, Lord Randall, and VM.

I am holding one spot for a prestigious member of Eutopian society who may elect to join our party. But if others wish to stand, they may join the ranked list, but below #5. I say the more the merrier.;)
 

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Serve as VC...
If that is vice chairman then sure...
Missed that you had nominated me as that :)

I support J-L's nomination for president.
 

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An Open Letter to the Chairman and Members of the Free republicans Party:

In an age of vast change, both within Eutopia and in the world without, there are few things as neccessary for the survival of our way of life as some aspect of stability and continuity. We live in an age vastly different from that which could have been conceived but a decade ago, one in which many of the institutions and statutes of yesterday have been rejected, in favor of something far more noble, just, and equitable.

We live in a time of social experimentation. Eutopia is a fledgling democracy, and I think no one harbors illusions of a complete backtrack from this state of freedom which is so innately enjoyable. That is not to say that there is not some valuable role for the former royal family to play, but it is my estimation that we all of us, every citizen of Eutopia regardless of birth, creed, or distinction, may best serve where we can most strengthen the fragile edifice of our democratic state, to the security and prosperity of our people.

To that end, I am pleased to announce my return to the public forum: as a concerned citizen seeking a part to play within these momentous times, and to in some way impact them for greater good. This action is taken only with the utmost consideration, and it has led me to seek out the party which I consider to be the best hope for a cautious, just government for our people.

That party is the Free Republicans, and for whatever merit or impediment it may afford, I wholeheartedly offer my membership.

Freidrich von Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
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Prince Freidrich,

Welcome to the Free Republican party. Your desire for a free Eutopia that continues on the path of self-determinism and prosperity is appreciated.

If you desire to participate in party policy formation in any particular area, or other party work, please feel free to inform us. Also, if you desire, there is still time and room for you to stand for Parliament as a FR candidate.

Most Sincerely
Sean Galloglaigh
 

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What I desire is to serve in the public sector however the voters of Eutopia would deem worthy. At the moment, the most pressing desire does seem to be the formation of a moderate, capable parliament, however, and if the party would support me, I would be happy to throw my hat into the general election.
 

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Very well, that gives us 5 candidates. Any others who are interested will also go on the ranked list. Elections will be announced soon, as I understand they will be held on the 13th. Our party list must be set by then.
 

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Fellow Members of the Free Republicans!

The elections draw near, and in the next few days, we will have several announcements of import. We will also have to decide if we can form a coalition to work with one or more parties in the upcoming election, and we will also be announcing at least one move of considerable strategic import.

I asked the party in one of my addresses prior what is the party's status on the reinstitution of a monarchy for symbolic purposes (ie, national unity and head of the national church). For purposes of coalition building, we need to consider that matter presently.

My own position is that the monarchy does not interfere with a Republican government if kept in the sphere I have outlined, and as we are party that desires to protect the cherished institutions of our heritage, I would personally support the monarchy in that role. That would not mandate the removal of a President to handle foreign affairs or national executive functions. Obviously there is a Constitutional question on this. And that will have to be studied.

Thus, I would ask all party members to presently consider this issue and give a prompt response, are we willing to allow the monarchy on the above conditions (or more, if you're more monarchial than me, just take option 1 for now), or are we against any sort of monarchy?

Once again, as this will affect the party's stance in coalition/alliance building, please answer as quickly as possible.

Thank you,
Sean Galloglaigh
 

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Mr Flensburg.

Your application is accepted. And given your background with the NLP, if you wish the portfolio for minority relations in the FR, you are welcome to it. Also you may coordinate with Mr Maccabeus regarding the federalism/decentralization policies of the party.

And if you wish to stand for Parliament, please signify by your request to do so and you will be included to the ranked list.

Also your position on the monarchy question would be appreciated. Welcome to the Free Republicans! We wish that they were under less mixed circumstances for you personally, but we believe that we will continue to improve our party's protection of the Nordic and all other EUtopian minorities.

Most Sincerely,
Sean Galloglaigh
 

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BTW, it might be added that we now are the first party to 10 members.;) And we represent a solid quarter of total EUtopian population, and a third of all openly aligned EUtopians. Good work to all on getting out the word.

That said, it is time to start looking to our electoral platform. Various members have requested to be involved in various portfolios of the party. I would ask those members to look at our principles, and delineate a platform for your portfolio that we could run as a party on. If an element of your suggested platform is somehow problematic in light of the principles, please run it past myself or the Vice Chair. Once you think it is hammered out, feel free to post it here and the party will vote on it.

Elections will be announced today for the 13th. So let's try to have the platform ready by the 10th for publication in the Voice of the Republic, if we may? Thanks.
 

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My fellow Eutopians, and loyal party members,

With regards to the monarchy, a situation with which I have an admittedly personal and long-standing involvement, I echo the sentiments of Mr. Galloglaigh that it is a subject of remarkable tension and division amongst our country. There are those within Eutopian society who would see a complete reversal in so many regards: the total elimination of the freedoms and privileges of democracy which our people have come to expect. For matters of both pragmatism and a genuine desire to see those freedoms preserved, I cannot urge strongly enough that we oppose and prevent all attempts to tear down the edifice of democratic government which has taken so much blood, sweat, and tears to erect.

It is my earnest opinion, as a citizen, a hopeful MP, and an unapologetic citizen of Eutopia and the democratic laws which now direct its course, that the restoration of the monarchy, at the present time, be considered only in its most moderate of possibilities. Namely, the coronation of a monarch inasmuch as a Head of State, utilized in public reception and pageantry, the panoply for which our people crave. Useful, perhaps, in the occasional negotiation with foreign powers, particularly in those who were in alliance with us during the years of monarchy and would be more inclined to do business with a crowned head of state, otherwise the monarch should be given no latitude in foreign policy. There is too much danger of that monarch, no matter how enlightened and restrained, to take it upon him or herself to conduct matters of policy without consultation with the duly elected government of Eutopia, and thereby bring about confusion, contradiction, and all manner of foreign and domestic scandal.

The same should be held with regard to the monarch's role in Parliament. It is my opinion that the same concern for abuse in foreign policy apply here as well. If we grant the monarch the ability to dissolve parliament, such a motion should be accompanied with a provision that parliament may only be dissolved at the command of the monarch, who requires a written request from the President beforehand, which only naturally will be forthcoming in the event of true national crisis where new elections are neccessary. In this way, we may preserve the executive role of the President, and also give the monarchy a hand in guiding the ship of state.

I would also support the involvement of the monarch in parliament. Not as an enthroned and absolute ruler dictating policy, but as a concerned, informed, and just member of society. To that end, I would advocate the bestowal of a permanent seat in parliament to the monarch, who will have seat not on any dais or platform, nor upon any throne or under an officious canopy of state, but on whichever bench he chooses to agree with. I realize this allows for said monarch to have party membership, which may have possible implications with regard to public opinion if that party be one of the more extreme and unpopular, but I argue that our monarch be first and foremost a private citizen, and given all the freedoms and opportunties as any other private citizen of Eutopia.

Before we discuss such matters as which claimant to the throne to support, which is in comparison a minor affair, there must be a cogent, moderate, and at the same time compassionate solution adopted to the problem of the monarchy's future in Eutopia.

So let us, as Mr. Galloglaigh exhorted, find a plausible platform. My suggestions are yours for comment, revision, or rejection.

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I have read the environmental statement in the Progress discussions and have some suggestions.

Environmental Cleanup -
There is no reason why this could not become a profitable industry of its own. In this case the government could make a contribution to the economy by encouraging and supporting the creation of companies which specialize in the cleansing of toxic waste, water pollution etc.
Unfortunately such bussinesses seldom last long, due to governmental interference, and start up costs. We feel that with adequate support from the governments: tax breaks, special legislation and such; as well as cooperation from leading industries - and I can vouch for the businesses of the CA - a whole new industry can be built from the ground up that will only grow as our industrial efforts increase.

Environental Standards -
Right now the environment has sustained some minor problems as a result of normal business practices. However, big government is as much to blame as big business. Corporate taxes, more powerful unions, worker rights legilsation have all forced the businesses to increase output at the expense of the environment.
While making a profit has all sorts of negative conotations in the PC days the whole point of industry is to do just that. Unfortunately it is getting difficult to simply maintain operations. To make it easier for our industries to respect the environment the government should: cut taxes, give tax breaks for the purpose of making current factories environmentally friendly, improve the transit systems like roads and rails, reduce heavy demands by labor unions and local government that put pressure on businesses to keep their doors open.
 

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Originally posted by shawng1
Mr Flensburg.

Your application is accepted. And given your background with the NLP, if you wish the portfolio for minority relations in the FR, you are welcome to it. Also you may coordinate with Mr Maccabeus regarding the federalism/decentralization policies of the party.

And if you wish to stand for Parliament, please signify by your request to do so and you will be included to the ranked list.

Also your position on the monarchy question would be appreciated. Welcome to the Free Republicans! We wish that they were under less mixed circumstances for you personally, but we believe that we will continue to improve our party's protection of the Nordic and all other EUtopian minorities.

Most Sincerely,
Sean Galloglaigh


I want the portfolio for all minorities, yes. And if Mr Maccabeus dont mind id like a pice of his cake to :)

And for Parliament. Id like you to put me on the list.
 

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Mr Wagnaard,

We agree that we would prefer the carrot of encouraging governmental action to the stick of regulatory interference. That is part of why I wish to carry out this dialogue, notwithstanding our already cordial relations. We need innovative ways to encourage buisness in EUtopia to clean up it's own act before the government decides to pummel it with sanctions. We of course have no difficulty with industry making a profit, but that will be more difficult if heavy regulations come into play. So it behooves all of us to find positive ways to head off pollution before it happens.
 

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Foreign Affairs

Proposed International Affairs Policy
Presented by Lord David Randall

Historical importance
Eutopia has had a long relationship with both the United Kingdom and the United States, culminating in her cooperation with Allied efforts during the Second World War. During that event, Eutopia’s central location in the Atlantic, with her fine harborage, allowed her to play a crucial effort in the Allied march to victory. The ongoing American presence at Farpoint reinforces the vital strategic position of Eutopia with regard to NATO.

NATO
Eutopia stands at the cusp of a new relationship with the world. In a world which is increasingly fractionalized, where violence is not so much a matter of state versus state aggression, but rather that of small cells of terrorists and dissidents seeking to cause disruption and panic, Eutopia’s traditional isolationist stance diminishes both the role our nation can and should play in the international arena and our ability to defend ourselves from terrorist activities.

It is time for Eutopia to move beyond our membership in the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Our role as members in these organizations is primarily one of participating in the assurance of peace and security on a global or regional basis. However, it does not provide us with concrete guarantees concerning our own national security.

Rather, it is time for Eutopia to stand with our historic partners and petition for membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. As a signatory to the Treaty of Washington, Eutopia would be bound in the strongest and most successful alliance in history – one which has prevented general warfare in Europe for more than half a century and which has brought stability and security – and the economic benefits that accompany stability and security – to the North Atlantic region and beyond.

Membership in NATO would bring to Eutopia the integrated defence structure and common defence planning of the most powerful military forces in the world. It would commit Eutopia to a common programme for the defence of our freedom, human rights, and the rule of law. Furthermore, NATO membership brings with it possibilities for scientific cooperation with other member states as well as common goals and efforts for the protection of our natural environment.

Foreign Aid
Eutopia is a nation of great wealth in comparison with much of our world. Our standard of living is such that for most Eutopians, there is no hunger, no threat of disease and death from easily preventable maladies, no lack of educational opportunity. We live in a society which is modern, industrialized, and free. Much of our world lives in conditions vastly different – where children die in large numbers from diarrhea and malnutrition, where adults are unable to read and write, where the next meal is uncertain, where people live in fear of oppression from their own governments.
Beyond our recognizable moral and ethical obligations, economic and technical assistance to developing nations contributes to our national security by the support given to free and democratic regimes dedicated to the benefit of their people and to our economic prosperity through the creation of new markets and trading partners.

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Still in development: Ideas on Eutopian relationship with Europe, specifically the EU and the Council of Europe.
 
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