[FDP] - New beginnings
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The man of the hour
Glados lost and Woldy won, that much we know. Congratulations to Mr Woldy and the very best of luck to him.
But what we do not know is what to expect from our Minister of Home Affairs in his ambitious climb to the top of the table. Relatively quiet and submissive, he is an extremely pleasant and friendly man who has done well in his few months as a politician and minister. His domestic role has put him front and centre in view of the public making him a highly popular and well known figure. But there were and are grave concerns, not only about his lack of knowledge and experience of the wider political and military scene across the world, but also about his party, about the control that the TUP will have over his cabinet, over his premiership.
What we had
Over the past five months three prime ministers and their teams have given to the eUK a new outlook and perspective. The opportunities they provided for the UK were enormous. The current UK is unrecognisable to what it was six months ago and for that we have them entirely to thank. This election represents a change. A move from highly experienced politicians leading our nation to one that is lead by someone who has, up until now, remained untested. In short, it is a risk and much depends on the chosen cabinet.
The Politics
What else has changed? Well, I think it is now vastly clear that the TUP are the nation's kingmakers. Where once the UKRP held nigh unassailable domination over presidential elections, the TUP have now mounted that ranking ladder and taken the spot at the top. Essentially, they have themselves become the very beast they once fought against.
But what does this mean for the FDP? As a party holding some of the most experienced and dedicated citizens of the UK, we are not keen on standing back to wait until another election. We are eager and driven to offer the alternative to the sitting government. We have pulled together a team of motivated and strong minded individuals who have considerable experience to take up the role of the Shadow Cabinet.
And so...
A true opposition has never really had precedent in the eUK and we believe it is high time one existed. On a daily basis our government must make critical and far reaching decisions and the Shadow Cabinet will be there to provide its opinions, knowledge and expertise concerning those decisions. We refuse to be silent this month, too much is at stake and too much work put in to let go what we have all already achieved together. Not only that, but providing a constant constructive criticism will only enrich the democratic process, as voters will finally be given an alternative to the current governing regime beyond what has amounted to a popularity contest in the past. The FDP is committed to bringing you efficient, effective, and energetic government, even if it means we are not that government. The public has voted and their government must live up to their expectations or be held accountable.
In the coming month you will hear from all Shadow Ministers on a regular basis and it will be for the public to judge and ultimately decide in the next election on their performance.
That being said, we are well aware of our priorities as citizens, congressmen, lords and members of the armed forces. The country comes first and not party politics. But it is with that in mind that the shadow cabinet will function, not only as a critique of the performance of their counterparts whoever they may be, they will applaud and agree when they can. But they will be equally vocal when they have an opposing view and opinion of things that were done or opportunities that were missed. In the same way the cabinet must do all it does for the greater good of the UK, so the shadow cabinet must also do.
This is a time for strong leaders in every seat around the table and the FDP will fill them both now and when elected, but today we are the loyal opposition.
The Shadow Cabinet:
Shadow Minister of Defence and Foreign Affairs
Kumnaa (Ex-Prime Minister, MoDaFA)
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
Arthur Wellesley (Ex-CoE)
Shadow Minister of Industry
roadrunnerspeed (Ex-MoF)
Shadow Minister of Home Affairs
Scipio The Great (Ex-MoHA, MoLA)
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Comments
That cabinet is looking better than the real one, in my opinion.
INB4TROLLS
\o/ I look forward to a good term both for the real cabinet and opposition 😃
An interesting acticle!
I think that Shadow Minister of Home Affairs is doing a great job already! 😃
"Essentially, they have themselves become the very beast they once fought against."
Not sure I agree with this. UKRP was there right from the start and hasn't really had to work for it's place. The Unity Party's position is down to some very very hardworking members. The Top spot is their reward. I can't see TUP becoming a UKRP it's too active to become that right now. (Something UKRP has never had an overabundance of.) Though in the future it may well become complaisant.
I welcome the introduction of a Shadow Cabinet. Before I became President and before parties worked together reagardless of what coalition they were in during Election time. I had to be part of one as funnily enough the shadow of Shadow. (Deputy Prime minister) Mainly because we had no choice but to be opposition. Good luck with this.
Strong shadow cabinet. wish you the best
Ministry of Industry isn't an umbrella industry, but I suppose if you have 2 ministries that actually involve doing something (such as taking down data or running companies) there can't be much for the opposition to do.
Good idea about the shadow cabinet, good luck with it 🙂 Would be most interested to find out what the shadow cabinets duties are that aren't already done on a daily basis by the above members anyway.
I'm sure any constructive criticism and ideas will be really well received. It does feel a bit stand offish mind.
Speaking as someone helping in the MoHa I know that I would welcome any input Scipio has to offer.
I think Woldy will surprise people- in a good way. It's not all 'tache and games.
I think a shadow cabinet can only be good for democracy and for the efficiency of the government, if you have organised opposition pushing you hard you'll naturally step up your game.
Constructive criticism? "That traitor Keers"
Totally agree, but we do need to, on every side try and cut out the childishness. It's policies and actions that count not personalities.
Thanks for the positive comments. It is meant to be a positive thing. The idea isn't to criticise but to have an opinion; this can either agree or disagree to the varying extents there can be agreement and disagreement.
Anf FD - I agree. TUP has worked hard. There is no denying it is a membership beast though 😃
Woldy is his own man. He is not just TUP. He will make the right decisions for the nation and has proved time and again that he cares about the people and not the power.
All members of TUP are encouraged to get involved - not just the few. Any TUP members are invited to get involved and discuss anything they wish on the party forums.
The FDP fully believes in open, constructive opposition. We will oppose all bad ideas and support all good ideas. This is in line with our pledge for efficient, effective, and energetic government. The Shadow Cabinet is not pettiness but a well-meant kick in the pants of democracy.
If I decide to join a right wing party do I need to come up with nazi propaganda as well?
No, but you do have to stop trolling
I for one like the idea of a Shadow Cabinet. It will raise our game as ministers when needed, and by locking horns over the tough questions, hopefully the best way forward will emerge. If this happens, then we really will have a better country, in all ways.
And on the economy, I would like to invite you, and all citizens, to the forums to have this debate, but most importantly my illustrious predecessor.
http://forums.erepublik.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=369" target="_blank">http://forums.erepublik.co.uk/viewforum.[..]f=369
Unlike RL, i think the eShadows can definitely be comprised beyond party lines: whilst its a tentative step in the right direction: would "democracy" not benefit from an open party opposition?
Thankful as always for an energetic eUK,
jamesw
Why not just help in the official minsitries?
I'm happy to discuss the working of the MoHA with anyone and always willing to listen to help and advice.
Though I wont be using the term "shadow cabinet", it only serves to try to legitimise the FDP as the oposition party, when in fact there are 4 parties ahead of you.
5 technically I guess, as parties aren't elected in eRep but individuals. TUP could as easily (and more legitimately) put together a shadow cabinet.
Yeah, but they dont, they work in the real cabinets with the real ministries to help the eUK.