[DEFEATED] Condemn Lily

[Connotar]

It could be badly written, but it's what the resolution is commending/condemning/liberating. It could be a poorly written anything about an invader region, but
1. It got past GenSec
2. And it made a point about how these regions do not "spread interregional peace and goodwill"

The thing is, this resolution did a very poor job at persuading its case of why we should vote to condemn Lily. Many people believe Lily should be condemned, but the resolution itself must be well-written to reflect their accomplishments.

I guess you have a point. Maybe I'll write it if this one doesn't pass

[Forn Treixo]

this is within the rules of the game you guys have to git gud and stop whining

[Jedinsto]

Let's say a terrible resolution condemning a raiding organization like TBH that is full of mistakes somehow makes it to a vote and we vote against because it's a terribly-written resolution. Do we "support raiding" by your logic or do we think that it's badly written?

It could be badly written, but it's what the resolution is commending/condemning/liberating. It could be a poorly written anything about an invader region, but
1. It got past GenSec
2. And it made a point about how these regions do not "spread interregional peace and goodwill"

The point of a resolution preamble is to make good arguments to support the idea, so when those arguments are awfully construed, the proposal fails. Imagine you're on jury duty, and you personally believe the defendant should be convicted based on prior knowledge. But then, the prosecution's argument is "he's guilty because I said so." Obviously, extremely hypothetical, but how would that look if you voted to convict? The prosecution can just declare the defendant guilty? That's a terrible precedent. It's a very similar situation here, in that letting this pass would be to allow literally anything to pass as long as you somewhat agree with the policy.

[Jedinsto]

this is within the rules of the game you guys have to git gud and stop whining

Oh, so just because something's allowed means we shouldn't stand up for our beliefs and debate in a democratic process?

[Westarctic]

Lol, ok, cry more

Doubling down doesn't do you any favors.

Ok lol.

[Outer Sparta]

It could be badly written, but it's what the resolution is commending/condemning/liberating. It could be a poorly written anything about an invader region, but
1. It got past GenSec
2. And it made a point about how these regions do not "spread interregional peace and goodwill"

The point of a resolution preamble is to make good arguments to support the idea, so when those arguments are awfully construed, the proposal fails. Imagine you're on jury duty, and you personally believe the defendant should be convicted based on prior knowledge. But then, the prosecution's argument is "he's guilty because I said so." Obviously, extremely hypothetical, but how would that look if you voted to convict? The prosecution can just declare the defendant guilty? That's a terrible precedent. It's a very similar situation here, in that letting this pass would be to allow literally anything to pass as long as you somewhat agree with the policy.

There have been many previous failed proposals to condemn Lily and many other abandoned drafts on the forums.

[Fahran]

Counter-Point: We should commend Lily for beautifying dead regions. They really are the cheerful gardeners of NSGP. They also encourage raider-fenda solidarity which is very wholesome.

[Sorianora]

Counter-Point: We should commend Lily for beautifying dead regions. They really are the cheerful gardeners of NSGP. They also encourage raider-fenda solidarity which is very wholesome.

Haha yes!

[Outer Sparta]

Counter-Point: We should commend Lily for beautifying dead regions. They really are the cheerful gardeners of NSGP. They also encourage raider-fenda solidarity which is very wholesome.

What types of lilies do they beautify other regions with?

[Fahran]

Counter-Point: We should commend Lily for beautifying dead regions. They really are the cheerful gardeners of NSGP. They also encourage raider-fenda solidarity which is very wholesome.

What types of lilies do they beautify other regions with?

They have a sizable variety. It's why the regions are so colorful.

[Dollystana]

Good idea for a resolution if it was well-written, unfortunately it isn't. I am for condemning Lily, but I just want a better author to do it.

[Outer Sparta]

Good idea for a resolution if it was well-written, unfortunately it isn't. I am for condemning Lily, but I just want a better author to do it.

The grammatical mistakes coupled with the lack of research bogs it down entirely. Bandwagoning is also a factor with Lily's recent raids on The Embassy.

[Scalizagasti]

The United Regions Alliance recommends that nations vote against this resolution. During internal voting, 2 regions voted in favour of the resolution, 8 voted against, and 2 abstained. For more detailed reasonings, see the dispatch below.

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1510307

[Smolcasm]

Why is the Security Council wasting time on this? Securing The Embassy would be far more practical.

[True Mayhem]

Why is the Security Council wasting time on this? Securing The Embassy would be far more practical.

Hasn't the Embassy already been liberated and isn't it already back under control?
Correct me if I'm wrong or if I misread your post. Beyond that, I don't think it's really under the Security Council's control.

[Outer Sparta]

Why is the Security Council wasting time on this? Securing The Embassy would be far more practical.

Hasn't the Embassy already been liberated and isn't it already back under control?
Correct me if I'm wrong or if I misread your post. Beyond that, I don't think it's really under the Security Council's control.

It is already liberated, but once the region is secured under native control, then the liberation can be repealed.

[True Mayhem]

Hasn't the Embassy already been liberated and isn't it already back under control?
Correct me if I'm wrong or if I misread your post. Beyond that, I don't think it's really under the Security Council's control.

It is already liberated, but once the region is secured under native control, then the liberation can be repealed.

Fair. Regardless, I do agree that this proposal is a colossal waste of time, as is the case with most SC Proposals.

[Outer Sparta]

It is already liberated, but once the region is secured under native control, then the liberation can be repealed.

Fair. Regardless, I do agree that this proposal is a colossal waste of time, as is the case with most SC Proposals.

Especially considering how poorly-written this one was. No wonder it's getting crushed at vote.

[Sedgistan]

Whatever

Lol, ok, cry more

Ok lol.

You're just spamming the thread now. *** 1 day forumban *** Do not post past ban with other nations, or both will be deleted.

[Fahran]

Why is the Security Council wasting time on this? Securing The Embassy would be far more practical.

Hasn't the Embassy already been liberated and isn't it already back under control?
Correct me if I'm wrong or if I misread your post. Beyond that, I don't think it's really under the Security Council's control.

They want to repeal the resolution liberating The Embassy so that the fendas can move out without fear of it falling to raiders once again.

[Tinhampton]

"Condemn Lily" was defeated 11,935 votes to 3,268.

A relatively incredible 21.5% FOR.

[Outer Sparta]

"Condemn Lily" was defeated 11,935 votes to 3,268.

A relatively incredible 21.5% FOR.

Still quite a bit of bandwagoning from a good number of individual nations, but the big delegates didn't fall for it.

[Frenchy II]

Happy to see this one fail.

[Fahran]

Happy to see this one fail.

I'll author "Commend Lily" in a couple months. :^)

Because there's clearly no conflict of interest there.

[Bhang Bhang Duc]

Happy to see this one fail.

Most of us were.