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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 21 2014, 11:35 PM (707 Views) | |
| Belmaria | Mar 21 2014, 11:35 PM Post #1 |
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Platform Free Speech: ALR advocates absolute free speech, and believes that the regional government has no right to restrict it at all. ALR is against "Hate Speech" laws, or any laws that legislate "politically correct" forms of speech. Economics: ALR believes in a lassiez faire type of capitalist system, in which regulations are minimal at most in order to create a more efficient Hyatian economy. We also believe that taxes should be kept as low as possible or eliminated. These beliefs are based on the principle that nationstates should have more power than regional governments. Education: Liberal Reformists believe the regional government should play no role in dictating education policy for our citizens. This is a national issue, not a regional issue. Healthcare: We believe the regional government should have no role in health care or health insurance. Drugs: Liberal Reformists believe in keeping all drugs safe and legal at a regional level, but letting individual nations decide how they want to handle the issue. Energy: The ALR does not support any intervention in the energy sector by the regional government. Environment: The ALR supports moderate environmental laws to ensure the safety and long-term stability of the region. Property Rights: Liberal Reformists believe property rights are entitled to the same protection as all other human rights. We believe that owners of property have the right to control, use, dispose of, or in any manner to enjoy their property without interference. We are opposed to eminent domain, whether by the government or by a private entity. Justice: We believe the justice system should treat everyone equally. We support habeas corpus and are opposed to ex-post facto laws and guilt by association. We also believe judges should be held more accountable and are opposed to arbitrary powers within the legal system. Welfare: Liberal Reformists believe that welfare is a national issue and should not be dictated by the regional government Abortion: The ALR believes that abortion is a national issue. We do not support regional government intervention in this area. Guns: We support a universal declaration of the right to bear arms at a regional level as a part of a broader declaration of civil rights. Marriage: Liberal Reformists do not support government involvement in marriage. Defense: Liberal Reformists support keeping a strong regional military to protect our citizens. We realize that military intervention is sometimes necessary to protect our people. Privacy: Liberal Reformists are against dragnet surveillance and DNA databases of our citizens. We support strict restrictions on the law enforcement and intelligence communities to protect the privacy rights of our people. We also support regulations mandating that websites, such as Google, provide a high-visibility opt-out option for any tracking performed on the website. Edited by Belmaria, Apr 13 2014, 02:19 PM.
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| LoveValley | Apr 13 2014, 10:04 PM Post #11 |
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I think this may be the only party with whom my party has much in common, so if you're looking for a very junior coalition partner, I may be happy to join in. |
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| Belmaria | Apr 14 2014, 03:19 PM Post #12 |
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I wouldn't be against it at all. Does anyone else have any objections? |
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| Anteridia | Apr 14 2014, 05:49 PM Post #13 |
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I don't. |
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| Netonia | Apr 14 2014, 09:01 PM Post #14 |
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Belmaria, I appreciate you throwing my name in, but I really think you and Schaesberg should be recognized for your exemplary work in turning the kindling into a fire. You two were the real force behind the constitution, I just tried to help where I could, so I think the two of you should take the top 2 spots. I would be honored to serve in another active role within the party. Possibly the third position left over, or wherever the party needs my service. In regard to a coalition with the VFF, I would not be opposed to it. While our parties have differences, I feel with a solid foundation and understanding a strong coalition could be formed. |
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| Belmaria | Apr 15 2014, 08:49 AM Post #15 |
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I would be willing to be our candidate for VP, and I think Netonia could be our PM if he/she is up to it. |
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| Netonia | Apr 15 2014, 02:10 PM Post #16 |
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It would be an honor
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| Belmaria | Apr 15 2014, 06:54 PM Post #17 |
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Fantastic! Now, we just need a candidate for president and a Deputy PM. Schaesberg would be my preferred candidate for president (if he/she accepts) and I think if we are joining a coalition with the VFF we should give them DPM. Any thoughts or objections from anyone? |
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| Anteridia | Apr 15 2014, 07:12 PM Post #18 |
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What's the role of Deputy Prime Minister? I don't see it in the Constitution. Would it just be another Cabinet position (for example Foreign Minister) that has the title DPM? |
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| Belmaria | Apr 16 2014, 08:55 AM Post #19 |
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The DPM serves as acting PM when the PM is away or unable to perform their duties. But, like you said, it isn't in the constitution... There also isn't any clause in the constitution which allows us to amend it. I propose that our first action as a party should be to propose a new constitution with a clause which allows the constitution to be amended, as well as a clause which clearly defines the role of DPM. I should have caught that... |
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| Netonia | Apr 16 2014, 12:59 PM Post #20 |
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I was doing some casual reading/thinking about financial and monetary policy and had a few thoughts that I think we should work into our party platform (assuming we can come to a mutual agreement) Thought 1: Unregulated banking does not cause inflation of the money supply or prices - Competitive markets compel unregulated banks to fix the value of their deposit and note liabilities in terms of the economy's basic money, by offering redeemability at par in basic money. - Under redeemability, the value of money falls (causing inflation) only when the supply of the economy's basic money grows faster than the real demand for basic money. Thought 2: Unregulated competition among banks does not destabilize the banking system. - The best regulator for the banking industry is not the government's regulating hand, but the cautiousness of the depositor. It is the individual's responsibility to manage the fruits of their labor, including how to diversify and store their earnings. Banks will respond to cautious depositors by carefully choosing their asset portfolios to attract cautious customers. - Banks fail. This happens, it is not the responsibility of a government to save and/or protect institutions who could not properly diversify their portfolio. A lack of regulation will lead to various institutions who will find their own special brand of asset portfolio diversification, some will be good some will be bad. A banks failure is not evidence of a systemic failure. Thought 3: Banking won't cause natural monopolies - While I'm sure we all have a BoA in our hometown, the past few years have shown that it does not mean that the bigger (more branches) a bank has the better it is. Smaller more local banks allow for asset portfolios and banking habits which better suit their local population. A small local bank a mid-sized city will have different practices than a small local bank in a rural area. These flexible practices are not as widely available in a large centrally run bank. - Financial/Banking regulation inherently favors the larger bank since regulation allows for limited flexibility. All that being said I would also like to say that not all financial instruments are made equal. While the Black Scholes Model has provided a great way for determining fair prices of options, not all finacial instruments are so cavalier. Credit Default Swaps and Collateralized Debt Obligations have led to over exposure between banks and have led to a banks being stuck with uncollectible claims between banks. I feel the ALR should support "free banking", but provide safeguards from collusion and monopolization so that certain financial instruments cannot cause crises. |
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