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Post by C. Carlüs Xheraltescù on Oct 3, 2017 5:01:47 GMT -6
I’m curious really what people’s thoughts are on whether we should move to a more representative democratic assembly rather than the direct democracy we currently have. We could have a 5 seat council or something; thoughts?
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Post by Miestrâ Schivâ, UrN on Oct 3, 2017 15:51:10 GMT -6
I’m curious really what people’s thoughts are on whether we should move to a more representative democratic assembly rather than the direct democracy we currently have. We could have a 5 seat council or something; thoughts? I don't think there's anything wrong with direct democracy, assuming that people want to do stuff. |
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Post by C. Carlüs Xheraltescù on Oct 3, 2017 16:28:35 GMT -6
And I think that’s the issue - not only do we have a lack of interest but we have also removed a big incentive in why people take part in the politics of a micro nation such as Talossa.
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Miestrâ Schivâ, UrN
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Post by Miestrâ Schivâ, UrN on Oct 3, 2017 17:43:14 GMT -6
And I think that’s the issue - not only do we have a lack of interest but we have also removed a big incentive in why people take part in the politics of a micro nation such as Talossa. With respect, haven't we just been talking about how we need non-political incentives for participation in Talossa as well? Any citizen of Fiova who wants to start a political political party or initiate legislation can get up in this Assembly and do so without needing to stand for election. Perhaps the issue is executive rather than legislative. Perhaps we should be asking Gödafrïeu Válcadác’h as Capitán what his plans are to create work for Fiovans! |
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Post by C. Carlüs Xheraltescù on Oct 3, 2017 18:10:45 GMT -6
Sure, but I’m not sure how a need for non-political activity necessarily means we shouldn’t do something to get the politics of our province on track.
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Post by C. Carlüs Xheraltescù on Oct 3, 2017 18:17:48 GMT -6
Anyway - I’m just interested in exploring the idea right now. I’m not ready to make a proposal at all.
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Post by Miestrâ Schivâ, UrN on Oct 3, 2017 18:21:24 GMT -6
Sure, but I’m not sure how a need for non-political activity necessarily means we shouldn’t do something to get the politics of our province on track. And that in turn doesn't mean turning this chamber into a representative one based on party lists, which would be throwing away an important part of our Province's history stemming back to the Old Republic. Hmmm. How's about this. We keep the GA as it is but the GA elects a 3-5 member "Presidium" or "Standing Committee", by STV, to advise the Capitán and to discuss and introduce legislation? We could continue by indicating that the Túischac'h and the ProvSoS would have to be chosen from StanCom members. |
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Talossan Since: 6-25-2004
Dame Since: 9-8-2012
Motto: Expulseascâ, reveneascâ
Baron Since: Feudal titles are for gimps
Duke Since: Feudal titles are for gimps
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Post by Miestrâ Schivâ, UrN on Oct 3, 2017 19:00:14 GMT -6
... or replace the Capitán altogether with a 3-person "Directorate"?
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Post by C. Carlüs Xheraltescù on Oct 4, 2017 3:55:56 GMT -6
I quite like the first idea, because at least that way there are individuals whose role it is to have some kind of legislative agenda.
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