[NSGS] Democratic Left [Official HQ]

[The Democratic Left Central Committee]

"I am opposing a social order in which it is possible for one man who does absolutely nothing that is useful to amass a fortune of hundreds of millions of dollars, while millions of men and women who work all the days of their lives secure barely enough for a wretched existence."

- Eugene V. Debs

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Welcome friends to the Official Headquarters of the Democratic Left. A major Social-Democratic, centre-left and left wing political party in [insert nation name]. We are open to all people who are willing to fight for the cause that is Social Democracy in our great nation, and are willing to work respectfully with your fellow peers. We believe in the tenants of Social Democracy, but are willing to accept those who are close in ideology, either slightly to the right or slightly to the left.



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Party News Bulletin

DEC 10, 2014

The First Central Committee of the Democratic has been elected. Congratulations to Chairman Malgrave, President Aden Protectorate, Chief Whip San Jose Guayabal, Spokesperson for Economic Policy Atlanticatia, Spokesperson for Foreign Policy Dejanic, Spokesperson for Social Policy Arglorand, and Youth Organization Chairman Unicario.

DEC 10, 2014

The HQ is up! Courtesy of Party President Aden Protectorate. Our former discussion thread is here.

[The Democratic Left Central Committee]

Economy:

The Social Democratic Party supports the creation of a regulated market economy geared towards job creation and equality enforced through progressive taxation and the establishment of a living wage.

Establishing a publicly owned water, power and rail company to remove profiteering and add needed investment to these sectors of the economy
The creation of a progressive tax system and and an efficient tax agency to ensure that everyone in the country pays their fair of tax.
The establishment of a living wage to ensure that everyone from the top to the working class can afford to live in this country.
A ban on payday lenders with smaller institutions and credit unions being promoted for those unable to get funds from mainstream institutions.
The implementation and enforcement of strict regulation on the financial sector and the creation of a divide between payment and high-street banking.
The creation of a system of friendly cooperation between union leaders and the upper management of companies. (based on the German model)
A strong maternity and paternity leave system and the creation of public nurseries for people wanting to get back into the workforce
Legally enforced equal pay between male and female workers
Assistance for small and medium sized business owners (maybe lower taxation for them?)

National Security:

The establishment of a small professional military for the purpose of self-defence and future United Nations missions
The establishment of a national security agency with stringent checks in order to maintain security without sacrificing civil liberties
Strong opposition to organised crime and all forms of corruption through the establishment of specific anti-corruption agencies and organised crime departments in national police forces.

Social Issues

(Possible) Decriminalising possession of small drug quantities (for personal use)
(Possible) Legalisation of marijuana under the control of publicly owned stores
Oppose racism, sexism and forms of fascism
Opposition to the establishment of a monarchy in any form
Legalisation (or) decriminalisation of homosexuality and same-sex marriage.

Cultural Issues

Support local media through the creation of subsidies
The establishment of an independent national broadcaster for both news and entertainment
The establishment of an independent press regulator to ensure a credible press while maintaining press freedoms.
A ban on hate speech

Public Welfare

Free healthcare and education up to and including tertiary education
The establishment of a strong welfare state and apprenticeship programme in order to help those unemployed
The establishment of a living wage to end poverty
A strong housing plan in order to tackle homelessness and help the countries housing market.
The establishment of large scale public works in order to reduce employment and provide infrastructure

Environment

Recognition of man-made climate change and the dangers it poses towards not only Calaverde but the entire world
Promotion of public transport, car pooling, recycling and energy savings in order to reduce carbon emissions and power usage across the country
Promotion of alternate sources of energy and a reduction in fossil fuel power plants (possible) neutral or favourable stance towards nuclear?
Research into alternative energy production methods and hydrogen powered vehicles
The creation of electrical charging stations including superchargers across the country to ensure that electrical vehicles remain vehicle
Tax incentives for environmental friendly vehicles.
The establishment of congestion charges in all major cities
A large scale expansion of the public transportation system.

[The Democratic Left Central Committee]

In order to become a member of our party, all you have to do is be accepted into the Senate, which you can do here. Then all you have to do is make a request to join the party in this thread and an appropriate official will accept you. However be forewarned that if you are disrespectful towards other members we will not hesitate to boot you from our party. Unless as a sidenote the player behind Greater Weselton is banned.

CURRENT MEMBERS


• Malgrave
• Unicario
• Aden Protectorate
• Zunkwentania
• Reddogkeno101
• Bentus
• Arglorand
• Mollary
• Bandwagon
• New Waterford
• San Jose Guayabal
• Olerand
• Atlanticatia
• Toronina
• Post War America
• Sulania
• Vista Major
• The Orson Empire
• Otrenia
• Oneracon
• Kannap
• The Saint James Islands
• Arkanzia
• Valloria
• Rohane Alista
• People Who Say Ni
• Trollandia

[The Democratic Left Central Committee]

The Central Committee are the leaders or our party, elected every month by all active party members. They are charged with keeping the OP up-to-date, representing our party with other parties, and releasing statements on behalf of the party. Anyone member may run. Our next election is not scheduled into January 2015.

ROLES ON THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE

Chairman - the leader of the party. Represents us in dealing with other parties. Is responsible for keeping our platform and constitution up to date, whenever the Party President is unavailable to do so, and, put frankly, makes sure the other posts in the leadership do their jobs (within reason, of course. Legitimate reasons for absence are, understandably, legitimate). His proposals for changes to the party platform or constitution require only two supporters instead of three before they can be voted on.

President - the second-in-command of the party. Also plays a vital role in representing our party, but more importantly, the President is responsible for keeping the platform and party constitution organized and updated with all modifications that the Party has approved. They're, so to speak, a one-man bureaucracy. Naturally, they're also responsible for the Party's topic's first post.

Chief Whip - responsible for making sure that the party votes on bills in line with the party line on that particular given bill. Naturally, he's also responsible for informing the party what the party's stance on that said bill is. Party stances on bills will be determined by vote among the entire party leadership - Chairman, President, Chief Whip and the spokespeople - without any one member having a more important say than the others.

Spokespeople for Economic Policy, Social Policy, and Foreign Policy - these people will be responsible for outlining our party's views, in accordance with our platform, whenever it is necessary to make statements on behalf of the entire party. Furthermore, it is expected that the spokespeople for their respective fields will take interest in them, so they are also responsible for providing the party with balanced, argumented suggestions on what stances the party should take in one or another situation.

CURRENT STANDINGS OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE

Chairman - Mollary
President - Malgrave
Chief Whip - Mollary
Spokesperson for Economic Policy - Atlanticatia
Spokesperson for Social Policy - Bandwagon
Spokesperson for Foreign Policy - Unicario
Youth Organisation Chairman - Unicario

[The Democratic Left Central Committee]

Reserved commence posting.

[Aden Protectorate]

Hah. Ark I win!

[Arkolon]

furst

NO! I deleted the post because I thought I misread the thread being open. I was this close...

[Mollary]

Third or something! Looking good at the minute, this is going to be fun.

[Belmaria]

Technically, the OP is first. Look at all those reserves.

[The Nihilistic view]

Why so serious son?

[Malgrave]

We should create a snazzy recruiting signature as well.

[Arglorand]

Looks neat, Aden. You might want to keep these fantastic headers around, as well as this fantastic party flag.

[The Democratic Left Central Committee]

Looks neat, Aden. You might want to keep these fantastic headers around, as well as this fantastic party flag.

Definitely. Adding them in at the moment.

[Unicario]

^^

[Intermountain States]

Those dirty-teethed leftists
Congratulation on getting your official party thread up

[The Nihilistic view]

Looks neat, Aden. You might want to keep these fantastic headers around, as well as this fantastic party flag.

Gosh, your sarcasm is really good!

[Arglorand]

Looks neat, Aden. You might want to keep these fantastic headers around, as well as this fantastic party flag.

Gosh, your sarcasm is really good!

You are a member of a party whose platform can be shortened to "toothpaste".

You really don't get to criticise.

[Mollary]

Those dirty-teethed leftists
Congratulation on getting your official party thread up

Congratulations on your sparkly fresh teeth and clean breath.

[Zunkwentania]

Gosh, your sarcasm is really good!

You are a member of a party whose platform can be shortened to "toothpaste".

You really don't get to criticise.

Yep

[Intermountain States]

Those dirty-teethed leftists
Congratulation on getting your official party thread up

Congratulations on your sparkly fresh teeth and clean breath.

Dirty teeth is socialism, clean teeth is conservatism (you can blame Beta for starting the whole toothpaste joke)

[Aden Protectorate]

Congratulations on your sparkly fresh teeth and clean breath.

Dirty teeth is socialism, clean teeth is conservatism (you can blame Beta for starting the whole toothpaste joke)

Trust me I am.

[The Nihilistic view]

Gosh, your sarcasm is really good!

You are a member of a party whose platform can be shortened to "toothpaste".

You really don't get to criticise.

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[Planita]

I'm interested in your party although I'm deciding between you and the LibDems

[Mollary]

I'm interested in your party although I'm deciding between you and the LibDems

Not to sway you, but we are STRONGLY pro-Nordic Model.

[Planita]

I'm interested in your party although I'm deciding between you and the LibDems

Not to sway you, but we are STRONGLY pro-Nordic Model.