PRIVATE - The Royal Party of Eutopia (RPE)

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Thankyou. I hope to make significent contribution to the Party.

There are a few things that need to be made more clear.

The manifesto states that we are in favour of the restoration of the monarchy. But the restoration of whom? As far as I'm aware, there are five different claimants, with varying qualities. Perhaps for the clarity of those who might vote for us, should the distinction not be made?

I personally recommend the case of Queen Maria Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. Despite her gender, as we living in a world of increased female political activity, she appears to have the best claim on the revered Monarchy.

There is also the issue of Bermuda. Most of you will doubtless be in agreement that they are sovereign islands of Eutopia. Perhaps if we were to make it a campaign pledge to return them to Eutopian control we might accumulated well-wanted votes.

Please let your thoughts be known.

 

[Estonianzulu]

Maria is the most active and obvious choice to become our monarch. She has worked long and hard to help our country, and would be a wonderfull queen.

I am interested on your stance concerning Bermuda. While it is an important issue, it has been rather forgotten with modern occurances. We could attempt to go down this path, but be carefull. If it turns out that public oppinion is against it, I don't want us to be sucked down that path.

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On a side note. Now that we have doubled in size, do we want to run on our own for Parliament?

 

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What are the alternatives? With whom would we have to dilute our policies? Personally I think that it is through individuality and identity, rather than disliked consensus, that we might take a hold over this country of ours.

I favour broad, powerful policies, and an emphasis on the idea that even with a monarchy, Eutopia will still be democratic. So yes, we should run on our own for Parliament.

You are, of course, right about Bermuda. But it seems to me that we need to show some decisiveness over the issue, as well as over the blander ones of economy and education, to demonstrate that we have understanding over every aspect of Eutopian life.

 

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And on a broader issue, is there currently a Royalist newspaper in print?

If not. Why not? The only way that we can ably spread to the people of Eutopia our views and desires is through a publication by our party. I personally propose that one be set up immediately.

 

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I am currently editor and director of our newspaper, you are always welcomed to write something for us, the Eutopian Daily Record and mr. Vilms, yes! We have to run for seats!

 

[Voshkod]

I would argue we must run someone for the Assembly. Given my current position, I do not think that I am a good choice.

How do the party's finances look at this time? How is our support among the people? And can we arrange a royal visit and tour of the island? Let the people see the glory of the monarchy before the election.

Once certain legal difficulties are cleared up, I should be in a position to donate up to a million ducats to the treasury.

God save our glorious monarch!

 

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Indeed, I intend to write something for the Record. However, do you not think it would be better to identify the newspaper more prominently with our Party?

It seems at present that it makes little or no reference to our staunch ideals and our upstanding morals. Perhaps a change in name might be in order, or do you feel that might collapse the readership?

I would personally recommend any of the following:

The Eutopian Royalist
Kingdom Today

or anything else that lets the reader immediately know what they're about to read. This is no personal criticism, I just want to see our party and its supporters in a position where it can influence Eutopian politics.

And I'm in agreement with my colleague Mr. Voshkod that we should discover what the people think of our cause before deciding upon how many should run for the NA.

Michael Chamberlain-Beaulieu

 

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Hmm well yes, however as current name stands, even other ones that are not royalists could try it and think "Hey that's a good newspaper!" instead of "I am a communist, why should I buy Royalist today?"

 

[unmerged(26817)]

A fair and understandable opinion, however surely we should be using every available facet to make our views known, and to broadcast widely our public manifestos and promises?

The way I see it, the best course of action is to either change the name, or stealthily slip in the bias that our party has towards the monarchy.

And are communists not a lost cause already?

 

[Voshkod]

It appears from the histories that Queen Maria has been properly coronated already. I assume that the real problem is that the Assembly (or is it a Parliment? I see both terms used.) has not recognized her authority.

Two question arise: Does the Queen support the RPE? Can we get her to authorize us to be her representatives in political matters?

A further concern: Duke John of Gloriana seems to have an adequate, if not strong, claim to the throne. What is the party's position on his claim?

Interesting times; perhaps we could sponsor a royal reception in the Capital?

 

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I personally advocate putting our full support behind Queen Maria. Any divisions in our policies and beliefs would most definately be seen as weakness, and would undoubtedly be monopolised by any republican or communist sentiment out there.

Indeed, we should try and attain backing from Her Majesty, however I feel it should be reminded to the public that we do not intend to preach the Queen's words. For the question is, are we mere puppets of the Crown, or independently minded individuals who happen to support a return to the stability and grandeur of the monarchy?

 

[Voshkod]

While it appears that Queen Maria is the most popular claimant to the throne, will she put forward the effort necessary if "push comes to shove?" In other words, does the RPE support only peaceful moves towards a Restoration, or are more "extreme" options, perhaps the sort favored by the Duke, acceptable?

 

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Mr. Voshkod, I feel you are a bit radical, why should queen want to have us as her representatives? Duke John of Gloriana maybe has a strong tie, however I would prefer eutopia to be a kingdom rather than duchy. Of course parliament haven't recognized her authority, they just want to get her out of way of possible monarchy restoration, you aren't really surprised are you? To be frank I don't know much about history of Eutopia, what does mr. Vilms says?

 

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I feel that this party should never use force to achieve its political means. We are not filthy communists, nor dull-minded socialists, we are monarchists. As far as I can see, the only issue currently barring the Queen from taking her rightful place is the fact that she is a woman. We must preach that this is not a problem, and that she is the only safeguard against the dangers of ethnic nationalism.

And to my other friend, of course if the Duke did become King, he would reside over the Kingdom, and not his Duchy. There's no danger of Eutopia becoming what you fear it to become.

And if we are to stand for the National Assembly, which incidently Mr. Voshkod, is its name, we are required to make a list of applicants, along with any candidate for the Presidency.

Michael Chamberlain-Beaulieu.

 

[Voshkod]

Mr. Marine, I am not trying to be a radical, I am just attempting to determine the parameters of this party. Why would good Queen Maria want us as her representatives? I assume because she may have decided that the Assembly isn't going to proclaim her a constitutional monarch without some votes on her side. As for Duke John, who I know little about, I presume he would become King if he were crowned as the monarch.

If a Restoration is to occur, then RPE must have a majority of votes in the Assembly when the matter comes to a vote. I assume that is why all of us are here. But we should know who will be the monarch after that vote, and the RPE can be that person's representative in the Assembly.

So I apoligize if my words seem strong or hasty; it is not my intent.

Finally, Mr. Marine, it is Doctor Voshkod, not Mister. Thank you.

 

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Mr. chamberlain, I suppose we will abstain in upcoming elections of president, as he won't be my president, not in my heart. As for the order of nomination to parliament, I propose mr. Vilms will be the first on the list, then me, and then dr. Voshkod and finally, you.

 

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I am perfectly happy with the order of things, Mr. Marine. Please excuse my slight ignorance on the matter of Presidential nominations.

 

[Voshkod]

I presume (but I guess I'm not sure) that the RPE supports a constitutional monarchy, not a return to absolute monarchy, correct? If so, then voting for a President as a head of government is acceptable, but voting for a President as head of state is problematic.

 

[unmerged(26817)]

I personally prefer the idea of retaining the President as Head of Government, yet instating the Gracious Lady as Head of State. This would only require a nominal change in the constitution and would be the most likely to be carried by the National Assembly.

 

[unmerged(24249)]

Yes certainly, however monarch should not only be a figurehead giving us fancy name, he should have some rights about decision, but then president would be useless, I think monarch should replace president and gain maybe a few more rights.