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It’s Halloween and NATO is celebrating by taking part in that scariest of things: democracy. Elections were held over the last two weeks and these are the results: For Triumvirate: Dev0win Gearhead Warden For Chief Justice: Not the Carlton A spirited race was held for both offices and we look forward to an exciting fall/winter term. -
Greetings citizens of planet Bob this is the President of the USSR talking. We are a blossoming young orange-team alliance in Cyber Nations that is looking to recruit new members and establish a strong foreign policy, economy, and military complex. Our main goal is keeping up good relationships with other alliances however big or small. Our alliance will forever stand in power to the people so everybody gets a say in the way the alliance is run. Link to our forums - http://ussralliance.boards.net/ Link to our charter - http://ussralliance.boards.net/thread/5/charter If you wish to know anything about our alliance, please feel free to ask me a question on here or in Cyber Nations. If you wish to join our alliance, please change your alliance affiliation to "USSR" (pending approval), and fill out an application on our forums. If you are denied, we will remove "USSR" from your alliance affiliation.
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The first national elections for the United States of North America is now underway. This historic event shall determine the first democratically elected government of the nation. Elections will are being held for the President, who will be elected by the national popular vote, and both Houses of Congress. The Presidential Candidates Only two candidates have met the Federal Election Commission's required number of petition signatures to be placed on the national ballot. All other candidates were unable to meet the minimum registration requirements in more than one state. Darren R. Hayes Darren Hayes is the Democratic Party's choice for the candidacy for the presidential election. A lifelong resident of Ohio, Hayes is actually a descendent of President Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the first United States. After graduating from college Hayes was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the previous US Army where he served in the Rangers. After 10 years he left the army as a major and began his political career as an Ohio state legislator for six years before running for and being elected the governor of Ohio. This year marks the end of his second term. Hayes announced that he would not seek re-election as governor in order to concentrate his efforts on the presidential campaign. Ronald J. Holland Ronald Holland is the Republican Party's choice for the candidacy for the presidential election. A native of South Carolina, Holland is a graduate of the US Naval Academy. Serving for six years, he left the navy and pursued politics as a state legislator then went on to be elected to the US Senate. After the fall of the second USA and the formation of the USNA he was appointed by South Carolina to sit on the temporary national legislature, the precursor to Congress before elections are done. The Parties The parties listed are those that have managed to get on the congressional ballot in more than one state. The details of each party's platform have been included on the issues currently viewed as most important by the voters. Democrats Economic Policy - Tax breaks should be given to small and medium sized businesses and a higher progressive tax on the rich and corporations. Social Policy - Supports the expansion of social services and programs to alleviate and provide a safety net against poverty. Science and education should be further funded by the federal government to promote technological advancement and an educated population. Foreign Policy - The US should become more involved in international affairs, both near home and abroad. Promotion of free trade and international cooperation with other nations of similar values is essential to the economic growth and security of the nation. Defense Policy - A strong national defense budget is essential to the security of the nation. Republicans Economic Policy - Taxes should be lowered for corporations and the rich as job creators. Social Policy - Federally funded social programs should be reduced and/or delegated to the individual states. Foreign Policy - The US needs to become thoroughly involved on the international stage and should find willing international partners to promote the growth of democratic institutions and international security. Defense Policy - The world is a dangerous place and only a strong national defense will ensure the safety of the nation. The military is the only real guarantor of protection and national sovereignty in this world. Green Party Economic Policy - Economic growth should be based on environmentally sustainable policies. Subsidies and funding of green technologies and alternate energy should be given high priority. Social Policy - The federal government has an obligation to provide a social safety net, alleviate poverty as well as promoting education and the arts. Foreign Policy - Push for international participation in global environmental initiatives and agreements. Promote international peace and disarmament. Defense Policy - A strong defense policy is necessary but should not come at the cost of civil and social programs. A balanced military policy is needed to ensure overspending doesn't occur. Libertarians Economic Policy - Elimination of the income tax and an end to government economic regulation in favor of laissez-faire free market policies. Social Policy - Massive reduction and elimination of government services and programs. Privatization of social security and education. Elimination of all welfare programs. Foreign Policy - Non-interventionism and promotion of international free trade. Defense Policy - Military policy geared towards self defense and non-intervention. Constitutionalists Economic Policy - Elimination of the income tax and government deregulation of the economy. Implementation of protectionist trade policies to safeguard American jobs and industry. Social Policy - The US is a Christian nation and should return to the biblical foundations the country was founded on. Foreign Policy - Isolationism. Defense Policy - Strong national defense. OOC: Anyone who has a cnrp2 nation can vote. The poll will run for 72 hours. Disclaimer - I reserve the right to make a final decision on the end results regardless of the poll results. Your opinion really doesn't matter. This is not a democracy! :P
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Wrong Forum. Disregard and go about your lives. There's nothing to see here.
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(IC) Global Analysis: Contemporary Political Schools of thought
The Zigur posted a blog entry in The Lannister News Network
Thank you for joining us today in a new segment called Global Analysis. GA segment will break down complex political debates analytically, allow you to make an informed decision as a loyal alliance member and citizen of the globe. Many years ago, this world was discovered and invaded by colonists. The first to arrive in their ancient ships were the proud and free people of GATO. They established the ideals of open government, freedom of speech, and civil rights and staked their claim on this world. Soon after, the might of Pacifica arrived, bringing Order to Chaos with their mighty war machine. From these origins sprang the original political philosophies of CN, which would impact both war and peace. With Francoism held high by Vladimir and the founders of the Order, NPO dominated CN for years with complete control of the hegemonic superstate founded in their image. They eventually broke GATO's will, and their ideology stood unchallenged until the foundation of Vox Populi. Vox proved that Pacifica under the reign of the Mad Emperor could be defeated with a coordinated network of revolutionaries and political enemies. Less than a year after Vox Populi formed, the Pacifican hegemony crumbled. If GATO was Greece, and NPO was Rome, then Karma was the barbarians at the gate. An era of Global Feudalism followed with numerous wars between various coalitions and alliances, and world population fell radically. Enter today's political atmosphere. Much has changed since civilized times, but several spheres have developed, most of them formed around an ideology. Today I will go into a brief analysis of each political ideology, and how each relates to the post-hegemonic world. Neo-Imperialism Mirroring the decline of Rome or even modern Russia, Pacifica's modern ideology is a descendant of what was in its prime called Francoism. Francoism was written by Vladimir and sought to establish both historical materialism as doctrine, and Pacifican history as proud. Over the years, Pacifica's retained her culture and pride, but generally abandoned political doctrine. This has resorted in a form of militant neo-imperialism which attempts to regain Empire openly for the sake of national pride and power, rather than on any materialist context. Neo-Imperialism holds together Pacifica and her foederite allies such as NSO, Non Grata, GATO and TLR. NPO is considered undisputed political leader with Pacifica's Emperors time and time again declaring themselves leader. Democratic Liberalism Generally, democratic alliances have either been resoundingly successful or abject failures. With a limited, educated membership democracy can perform very effectively, and elected government tends to represent their members interests well, and often produce the best FA leaders. Platysphere is very democracy oriented, with TOP, MI6, Umbrella and a number of direct and indirect alliances utilizing democracy. With a solid membership, democracies tend to produce stable FA plans and cool-headed thinking. Democracies require good membership, while autocracies need good leadership. Aged democracies Democracies like ODN, R&R and GATO (and many others) are often high in membership, indicating strong culture and an extensive history but sometimes also inefficiency and bureaucracy. Leadership is sometimes weaker as a result compared to more streamlined and active democracies, and often find themselves confused by the frequent wars that envelop them. Polar Liberalism If NPO is Rome, then NpO is Byzantine. Polaris has been much better positioned after Karma, and today has become a beacon of the CN Enlightenment. Many ancient philosophers (including from Vox Populi or Cult of Justicia) reside within Polaris, likely helping lead to Emperor Dajobo's benevolent style of leadership. This strength of philosophy has gathered unto it many lower and mid-tier allies, and Polar's star guide many in this age of conflict. Modern Neutrality Neutrality is not always so gentle. Neutrality has been attacked twice, once many years ago by the Mad Emperor Moo, and once more recently by Mushqaeda. Indeed, neutrality has revealed several shades, with some alliances like GOP reserving the right to engage offensively on behalf of neutrality. Still, even with Mushqaeda, the general sleepy quality of neutrality has not been shaken much with neutral nations continuing to grow while wars envelop the power spheres. The Lulz Most Lulz players are long gone, inevitably losing influence in the continuing struggle for survival that CN represents. While still culturally celebrated in many alliances, lulzy political moves are generally discouraged in the modern age as the global situation slowly stabilizes over a period of several years. Generally, even historically lulzy alliances comply with diplomatic norms today. Some believe Mushqaeda was the last gasp of lulziness in CN, and consider the phenomenon a coincidental 2000s fad. Doom Politics, Isolationism and others Doom Politics generally revolve around the alliance DBDC and represent an extremely powerful, high tier group of individuals who believe that friendships and relationships should guide foreign affairs. This point of view is celebrated by a number of alliances allied to or near DBDC on the treaty web. Isolationism is, of course, isolated in phenomenon but represents a number of alliances who are not neutral but also try to avoid entangling treaties. Isolationism varies greatly from alliance to alliance. OOC Ideologies like Communism still inspire a number of modern day alliances like INT and often still lead to bloody disagreements on the small to medium alliance scale. This is, of course, not a rigid interpretation. 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Announcement from The International Once again The Congress of the International have come together and picked those among them for whom they shall blame all the wrongs and woes that berfall them for the next couple of months. So it was with great pleasure I bring to you the 28th Central Commite of The International. General Commissar Crownguard Liaison Commissar Azreal Martial Commissar soultak3r1 Treasury Commissar Sovyet Gelibolu Membership Commissar Sir_Pwnage You may now begin hailing. -Azreal Liaison Commissar
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Political Parties are Stupid and Counterproductive
Malik Shabazz posted a blog entry in Brother Malcolm Speaks
With that out of the way, I would like to get into my discussion. We Americans like to think that we have this perfect utopia-like democracy, where people get a free vote. I think that this is funny, because there is no free vote. Look at the last Presidential election, out of the six people that ran; only two were allowed to debate. Yea, so much for "free and fair" elections. Our government likes to talk about "upholding democracy" around the world, when our republic is so flawed. Our republic has a lot of flaws, but to be specific one of the biggest flaws it has are the self-serving political parties. Americans, take a look at our country: Our economy is in the toilet and we have a do-nothing government. Why? Because of political parties. It has been argued that political parties are the foundation of any democracy. I think that this is a load of crap, because they only encourage division. Why do you think that every bill that has been proposed to fix our economy has gone nowhere? One of the two political parties always shuts the plan down, that's why. Then, the sheep who don't know any better argue about who's party is better and which party is responsible for what. Whenever I hear or see Americans argue about things like this, I . The reality is that neither the Democrats nor the Republicans care about you or you interests, but only their own. Proof of this: When a plan is proposed that will fix the economy, depending on who's proposing it, one of the two parties will instantly vote against it. In contrast, when it's time to go to war or bail out some greedy corporation; they'll agree in an instant. Brothers and sisters, the reality is, political parties are not democratic. You can sit here and say that our founding fathers envisioned a republic and not a democracy, and as such it really does not matter whether or not they are democratic. As you can see in the quotes above, our founding fathers warned us against political parties and how they will divide the United States. Now they have. We have no one to blame but ourselves, because these are the people we vote into office. I'm not saying we should ban political parties, because that would also be undemocratic. I'm saying that we should grow balls and call these politicians out, even if they are in the same political party as you. Let's stop pointing fingers: "Those damn liberals, conservatives are retarded", and come to the realization that they're all just two separate turds in the same toilet. This is From the Mind of Loki, Thank You and God Bless, -Loki Laufeyson
