[Garmr] A Return to Democracy
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Garmr
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Dear fellow citizens,
As promised, an article detailing my goals for the upcoming month. In general, I intend to restore real democracy in eNetherlands. This is not a stab at anyone, I am as much responsible as the next person -probably even more-, and what I perceive to be faulty has been accepted as the norm for many years.
The president is not the right office to decide on long-term projects and issues that alter the state of our nation. The executive branch is to manage daily operations related to national in-game issues. However, we have always accepted him as absolute boss who could mostly do as he saw fit for that month, including major changes to departments and creating long-term plans where congress just has a yes/no vote about afterwards.
I do not assume to be infallible in my judgment, and therefore am of the opinion that to come to a correct decision, one that would bring forth the highest amount of common good, we must extensively and elaborately discuss these issues. Wars and treaties should not be decided by the executive, he should simply lay the possibilities before congress, with arguments for both sides, and the reason why he would prefer one over the other. That is what a real representative of his people is supposed to do. When we hold the words of one for truth without discussion, it becomes a dead dogma, and not a living truth.
I will strive to resolve these issues by reshaping the purpose of the cabinet, giving them a clear work description to ensure stability over the months. This will be shared in congress, for all to see, critique and question. The cabinet knows exactly what to do, and the congress will know exactly what to control. A wise man once sai
😛"If you can quote the rules, then you can obey them".
It is likely that I will also propose a
😛"No more half measures".
In addition to the general overhaul of these two institutions, I also intend to put forth some proposals with less drastic impact.
The first will be to create a military council. It is ineffective for a minister of defense, being a monthly position, to be involved with the in-game structure of our military assets. Ideally, I would like to group a representative of each MU together in this council. It's goal is general and mutual improvement of all our military assets and a clear, equal, reward system for all citizens. A potential secondary goal of this council could be a function similar to the eUS National Security Council, where military experts come together to discuss military issues of a higher level.
The second would be to invite young players for an elaborate insight behind the scenes. This does not necessarily have to be ratified by congress, but as mentioned before, two heads are better than one. The idea is to invite active players born in 2013 from several parties, put forth by their PP's, to be added to the cabinet without function, and who will be explained how global politics and the executive branch function.
Well, gentlemen and gentle women, old sports, I most sincerely hope you have understood my goals, and that you will join me in this process of establishing true democracy in the Netherlands. I also urge you to share your doubts and comments regarding these goals in the comments below, and I will address these swiftly.
Yours swolely,
Garmr
Comments
First one to correctly name the three movie/series villains I referenced will be awarded 5 gold.
And yeah, I'd do a Bill Clinton on Candice too.
Good luck!
The article's name should be "A Return to Gamrism" 😛
Good luck o/
It is garmr time people.
I got nothing but negative commens last time Marnix and I tried to (re)introduce a militairy council. What has changed?
I'm not saying it will pass, but I will do my best to make it happen.
You propose quite some big reforms. Very interesting.
Tony - Sopranos
Walter White - Breaking Bad
Two Headed Monster - Sesame Street
Good luck Garmr!
First two correct, didn't really see the two headed monster as a villain though. Almost there!
Oh, second one is almost right by the way.
Voted. Some very interesting proposals I must say. It's nice to see. : )
I have a couple questions regarding the military council. How exactly would those representatives be selected and for how long would each representative serve on the council? Also, by "each MU" do you mean every MU that is based in the eNetherlands or do you mean every MU our citizens are members of? I'm just a little curious. : )
Once again, good luck!
I'd say the reps are selected on merit / position and they serve an indefinite amount of time, if congress agrees to that. I meant all the NL-based MU's.
Thanks for answering. I understand now. : )
Although I also feel it is fair to enable all citizens, mainly the non-irc non-forum guys to receive funding, but also anyone who is part of a foreign MU, to some degree.
That was kinda poorly written, hope you get the point
voted for that gif at the end, oh and democracy too democracy is nice.
If you can quote the rules, then you can obey them - Tony Gandolfini - Sopranos
No more half measures - Mike Ehrmantraut - Breaking Bad
Two heads are better than one - Herry Monster - Sesame street
The sesame street monster is wrong, the one I look for is a bit further down still. No quotation mark and no link.
oh the old sports part.
Thats from the great gatsby off course,
Mr Jay gatsby himself uses that way to many times
Nope, wasn't that one either. Gatsby is nearly the only good guy in the book! The third one is about a man of constant sorrow.