Silly and/or Illegal GA Proposals. zOMG!

[Grays Harbor]

On Multilateral Trade Talks

A resolution to reduce barriers to free trade and commerce.





Category: Free Trade


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Auralia




Description: Recognizing the value of international trade to national economies and populations,

Seeking to promote multilateral trade negotiations between all World Assembly member nations,

The General Assembly,

1.
Extends the mandate of the World Assembly Trade Commission to include the hosting of yearly multilateral trade negotiations, with the ultimate goal of reducing protectionist measures between all member nations;

2.
Mandates that all member nations send at least one qualified representative to these negotiations;

3.
Further mandates that, during these negotiations, all member nations make a good faith attempt to cooperate with other nations in order to come to mutually beneficial agreements which are in the best interests of all national populations involved;

4.
Declares that any agreement arising from these negotiations is binding on all member nations which consent to that agreement.

Seems to be house of cards, trying to ammend and mandating roleplay

[Auralia]

snip

1. I've submitted it in the past, and the mods had no problem with it. Extending the mandate of the WATC is not a house of cards violation; I've used the exact same terminology in a passed resolution. I can't see how the resolution is mandating roleplay either.

2. This is not the proper thread to post your concerns; the proposal has its own thread.

[Grays Harbor]

couldn't find it when I went through before I posted. so sorry if I offended you.

[Moronist Decisions]

GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROPOSAL
ID: kloudarch_1347675140

Repeal "Rights and Duties of WA States"
A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation


Category: Repeal

Resolution: GA#2

Proposed by: Kloudarch

Description: WA General Assembly Resolution #2: Rights and Duties of WA States (Category: Political Stability; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: Finding that the amendment "Rights and Duties of WA States" although being a founding document of the WA, is inadequate in the face of "widespread universal conflict" involving the community of NationStates at large and a foreign and segregated body. And therefore proposes the this amendment be withdrawn to make way for a new edited legislation, that will unite the community against a foreign threat.

Approvals: 2 (1-502nd Airborne Inf, Brotherhood Steel)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 66 more approvals)

Voting Ends: in 2 days 23 hours

Illegal, no actual operative clause (only "proposes" that an "amendment" be withdrawn).

[Moronist Decisions]

GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROPOSAL
ID: majman_1347824933

Mass Transit Proposition
A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.


Category: Environmental

Industry Affected: Automobile Manufacturing

Proposed by: Majman

Description: This act forces countries to provide bus and bike lanes and have at least three other forms of mass transit across the country.

1. By doing this, the nation's air will be fresher, which will lead to longer lives. Also, this would cut down on road cost.

2.If passed, nations have to add bus lanes and have more mass transit opportunities available. This would cut down on traffic.

This act should be passed so we can have less road rage in countries. Also the act should be helping make our countries prettier.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 68 more approvals)

Voting Ends: in 3 days 7 hours

Blogpostal?

[Grays Harbor]

It also highlights an appallingly simplistic ideal of what mass transit is, how it is used, and where it is viable.

[Flibbleites]

Loyalty to Region

A resolution to improve world security by boosting police and military budgets.


Category: International Security
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: British Samua

Description: This proposal bans WA member nations from betrayal of a region the have recently moved to this will stop raiding as soon as you arrive in a nation you must wait 48 hours after moving to begin a raid.

Illegal, Metagaming.

[Oneracon]

Prohibition of Abortion

KNOWING that many are for the choice of abortion. Those who believe in this of the arguement that it is a woman's choice

DISTURBED by the execution of living humans, with beating hearts. Innocent, and unable to have a say on their own life.

UNDER THIS RESOLUTION

1. All forms of abortion are here by prohibited.
a. Of these, gender, rape, and incest, are included. Mothers can choose to put the child up for adoption or accept the child as her own. The reason for this being that as adults, those who were concieved in rape or incest would rather be alive than to be aborted without a say.
2. An abortion is here by murder. All of those associated will be charged.
3. Controdicting resolutions are to be repealed at the choice of the General Assembly.

FOR the sake of the unborn children, the future leaders of the world, the General Assembly hereby enacts a permanent prohibition of abortion

I'm pretty sure this is illegal for contradicting GAR# 128

[Kryozerkia]

Prohibition of Abortion

KNOWING that many are for the choice of abortion. Those who believe in this of the arguement that it is a woman's choice

DISTURBED by the execution of living humans, with beating hearts. Innocent, and unable to have a say on their own life.

UNDER THIS RESOLUTION

1. All forms of abortion are here by prohibited.
a. Of these, gender, rape, and incest, are included. Mothers can choose to put the child up for adoption or accept the child as her own. The reason for this being that as adults, those who were concieved in rape or incest would rather be alive than to be aborted without a say.
2. An abortion is here by murder. All of those associated will be charged.
3. Controdicting resolutions are to be repealed at the choice of the General Assembly.

FOR the sake of the unborn children, the future leaders of the world, the General Assembly hereby enacts a permanent prohibition of abortion

I'm pretty sure this is illegal for contradicting GAR# 128

Yep. Then there is category. Then there is optionality.

[Mallorea and Riva]

But think of the children!

[Oneracon]

But think of the children!

I always read that in the voice of Helen Lovejoy... which is surprisingly appropriate in this case.

[Grays Harbor]

Legalize World Gambling
A resolution to legalize or outlaw gambling.
Category: Gambling
Legalize/Outlaw: Legalize

Proposed by: Magillaville

Description: Gambling in all shapes and forms is timeless and knows no boundaries. Attempts to make gambling illegal only allows for all kinds of crime to exist when gambling is done outside an establishment such as a regulated casino, racetrack, etc. Off shore betting and internet betting will be regulated and taxed in accordance to both the place where the bet is made and the place where the bet is taken. This gambling ordinance will help many of the impoverished countries to better their way of life while allowing other developed countries to provide the best gambling and entertainment options for its citizens.

How cute, yet another blog masquerading as a proposal.

[Individuality-ness]

Corporations Donations Act
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.

Category: Social Justice | Strength: Significant | Proposed by: Agrase

Description: ADDRESSING all corporations in nations that are members of the World Assembly: From the date of the signing of this act into law (assuming it is passed) all corporations with an annual income of five million x* (x* being that nation's currency) for the good of civilization, the business sector, the economy, the poor, and the education systems will be required to donate a quarter of their annual revenue to homeless shelters and the bottom 20% of the population. Another quarter of the annual revenue will be donated to the youth of the bottom 20% for them to attend post-secondary education for better job placement in the donating company. The funds of these donations will not come from the salaries of employees in said companies.

So idealistic, so innocent and sweet, so utopian... and also not likely to happen.

[Felix Terra]

Corporations Donations Act
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.

Category: Social Justice | Strength: Significant | Proposed by: Agrase

Description: ADDRESSING all corporations in nations that are members of the World Assembly: From the date of the signing of this act into law (assuming it is passed) all corporations with an annual income of five million x* (x* being that nation's currency) for the good of civilization, the business sector, the economy, the poor, and the education systems will be required to donate a quarter of their annual revenue to homeless shelters and the bottom 20% of the population. Another quarter of the annual revenue will be donated to the youth of the bottom 20% for them to attend post-secondary education for better job placement in the donating company. The funds of these donations will not come from the salaries of employees in said companies.

So idealistic, so innocent and sweet, so utopian... and also not likely to happen.

And not written right. Also, your right. Even I'M not that idealistic, and believe me, I'm pretty idealistic.

EDIT: Typo fix.

[Individuality-ness]

Corporations Donations Act
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.

Category: Social Justice | Strength: Significant | Proposed by: Agrase

Description: ADDRESSING all corporations in nations that are members of the World Assembly: From the date of the signing of this act into law (assuming it is passed) all corporations with an annual income of five million x* (x* being that nation's currency) for the good of civilization, the business sector, the economy, the poor, and the education systems will be required to donate a quarter of their annual revenue to homeless shelters and the bottom 20% of the population. Another quarter of the annual revenue will be donated to the youth of the bottom 20% for them to attend post-secondary education for better job placement in the donating company. The funds of these donations will not come from the salaries of employees in said companies.

So idealistic, so innocent and sweet, so utopian... and also not likely to happen.

And not written right. Also, your you're right. Even I'M not that idealistic, and believe me, I'm pretty idealistic.

EDIT: Typo fix.

Just to be pedantic... fixed.

[Sanctaria]

GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROPOSAL
ID: leikistan_1349207435

Ban Homosexuality
A resolution to restrict civil freedoms in the interest of moral decency.


Category: Moral Decency

Strength: Strong

Proposed by: Leikistan

Description: Nations of the World Assembly,

CONVINCED that tolerance towards homosexuality has caused the decay of member nations of the World Assembly.

RECOGNIZES the social dangers of homosexuality as such:
-Diseases such as STDs are very prominent, more so in homosexual groups than heterosexual groups.
-Domestic violence rates are much higher among homosexual couples than heterosexual couples.
-Intolerance and hatred for others of different mindsets are more prominent with homosexuals.

RECOGNIZES that the majority of citizens within the WA are of some religious organization that does not promote homosexuality, and, in most cases goes as far so to deem the practice of such as sin and a disgrace.

BELIEVES that homosexuality and homosexuals, as a minority, cause more damage and danger to society than heterosexuality and heterosexuals as a majority.

BELIEVES that the majority of the populace has been upset due to the tolerance and acceptance of a dangerous minority.

MANDATES that all nations accept the following:
-The practice of homosexuality be banned from any member nation and be made an act of crime.
-All currently practicing homosexuals, and those convicted of further offenses, be offered rehabilitation, and, if such rehabilitation is neglected, the offender be imprisoned for the amount of time appointed by the State's judge.
-All unions between those of the same sex be nullified.
-Homosexuality be defined as an act against nature and the stability of society.

URGING all member nations to recognize the importance of this resolution and to vote wisely.

I don't think I actually need to explain what's wrong with this one.

[Oneracon]

I don't think I actually need to explain what's wrong with this one.

Blatant lies and contradiction of previous GA resolutions. Quite a mixture.

[Felix Terra]

Description: Due to the growing advancement of television and other visual transmitting technology, the World Assembly Resolution “View Decency Act” will list out regulations and rules.

ARTICLE I
1A) All WA member countries will be mandated to restrict government programming unless it is: News, Campaigns, Election Hosting, or Emergency Broadcasting
1B) WA Nation governments will be restricted to hosting programs with affiliated or endorsed programs showing: Intense Violence, Nudity, and Intense Profanity. Only programs directly benefiting the Military will be excepted.
1C) WA Nations shall not host interrogations or torture on visual transmissions or other products
1D) WA Nations shall not be allowed to sponsor programming that will not directly benefit their nation, economy, or military

ARTICLE II
2A) Emergency Broadcasting shall only be used during test drills and only used under certain circumstances
2B) Emergency Broadcasting shall only be performed for its purpose, to inform the general public and not be used for anything else

ARTICLE III
3A) All visual transmission programs or shows shall always be rated to suit viewers with ratings
3B) Ratings will suit children, teenagers, young adults, and adults in the respective order

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 68 more approvals)

Voting Ends: in 2 days 22 hours

Again?

[Grays Harbor]

No-No negative ads
A resolution to restrict political freedoms in the interest of law and order.

Category: Political Stability
Strength: Significant

Proposed by: Bazella


Description: Recognizing the importance of political Ads in a society.

The General Assembly Declares,

Due to ramifications and blasphemous lies, the use of negative ad's shall henceforth be illegal for any & all forms of elections.

From TV to newspapers. Every-time an ad is in place, they *MUST* be fully fact-checked, and if it hints a strong negative image upon the other people running, must be banned and deleted.

Requiring that one qualified delegate from each and every nation must meet once a year, to discuss the ratio's of banned ads vs used, along with the costs offset by each action.

To benefit the people of each and every nation, which hold elections of course, negative ad's must be belayed and only positive ad's be put in place.

Really? Its a mini blogposal.

[Eireann Fae]

I blame the US political season (and elsewhere?)...

[Damanucus]

I blame the US political season (and elsewhere?)...

Just no-one tell Steph...I think she's just finished the MegaDefenestrator 5000, and she's wanting test fodder.

Now, back to topic, again...

[Grays Harbor]

I blame the US political season (and elsewhere?)...

Just no-one tell Steph...I think she's just finished the MegaDefenestrator 5000, and she's wanting test fodder.

Now, back to topic, again...

Awesome, I thought that was still in the testing stage. Let me know when the first use shall be, I'll bring the popcorn.

[Auralia]

GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROPOSAL
ID: silician_1349474770

Repeal "On Multilateral Trade Talks"
A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation


Category: Repeal

Resolution: GA#221

Proposed by: Silician

Description: WA General Assembly Resolution #221: On Multilateral Trade Talks (Category: Free Trade; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: This resolution is unnecessary. Resolutions 208 and 209 cover free foreign trade fairly well already. Having a meeting with over 16,000 member nations would take forever and would be very disorganized. Plus, it's not like trade negotiations between WA nations is just going to stop abruptly. As far as I'm concerned, negotiations already happen in private constantly between the different nations in trade with each other. The only reason this resolution passed is so that member nations could have an excuse for a gigantic international party. If you think my last statement sounds crazy, check out the General Assembly topic in the forums, then tell me I'm wrong. This resolution needs to be repealed to make way for more important resolutions, and I'm sure many other nations agree with me

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 68 more approvals)

Voting Ends: in 3 days 5 hours

Metagaming.

[Felix Terra]

GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROPOSAL
ID: silician_1349474770

Repeal "On Multilateral Trade Talks"
A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation


Category: Repeal

Resolution: GA#221

Proposed by: Silician

Description: WA General Assembly Resolution #221: On Multilateral Trade Talks (Category: Free Trade; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: This resolution is unnecessary. Resolutions 208 and 209 cover free foreign trade fairly well already. Having a meeting with over 16,000 member nations would take forever and would be very disorganized. Plus, it's not like trade negotiations between WA nations is just going to stop abruptly. As far as I'm concerned, negotiations already happen in private constantly between the different nations in trade with each other. The only reason this resolution passed is so that member nations could have an excuse for a gigantic international party. If you think my last statement sounds crazy, check out the General Assembly topic in the forums, then tell me I'm wrong. This resolution needs to be repealed to make way for more important resolutions, and I'm sure many other nations agree with me

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 68 more approvals)

Voting Ends: in 3 days 5 hours

Metagaming.

And house of cards.

[Mousebumples]

And house of cards.

House of Cards is permissible in repeals.