The Red-Greens Headquarters [NSG Senate]

[Yanalia]

The Communists have filed their pick as the Ministry of Education. Any final objections to our choosing President? I haven't seen any. Also, do we really need to take the whole 48 hour voting period for this? We've been discussing it for a while, and I think only Mollary has voiced unease, and even then not a definitive objection. We also haven't had any votes in some time, and the current vote is unanimously in support with 4 votes in. Anyway, as soon as we can officially join the coalition, I'll submit the pick of President if I don't see any other objections by that time.

[Polvia]

The Communists have filed their pick as the Ministry of Education. Any final objections to our choosing President? I haven't seen any. Also, do we really need to take the whole 48 hour voting period for this? We've been discussing it for a while, and I think only Mollary has voiced unease, and even then not a definitive objection. We also haven't had any votes in some time, and the current vote is unanimously in support with 4 votes in. Anyway, as soon as we can officially join the coalition, I'll submit the pick of President if I don't see any other objections by that time.

I will approve of this, but shall allow any objections by a member until the end of the original vote. If a member objects, within that time period, then the matter shall reopened for debate. I think that is a nice compromise. I also have no objection to the position of president as our pick.
I shall make the other parties aware of our joining the coalition, and of our selection.

[Polvia]

Do we have any idea of what position we should take next? I was thinking along the lines of Energy, Health or Transportation. Ideas?

[Potenco]

Is anyone interested in being a donor?

The Red Greens may also donate as a party/organisation

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[Yanalia]

Do we have any idea of what position we should take next? I was thinking along the lines of Energy, Health or Transportation. Ideas?

Energy seems like a good fit, or Transportation or Environment. I am partial to the Ministry of Energy myself, as I have already served in the position and feel that is where we may make a difference the most in implementing the green portion of our party ideology.

However, there is something to be said for picking Foreign Affairs, primarily because I think that we may be better for foreign relations than some of the more extreme elements in the coalition.

Also, I would like to request to change my ambassadorship from TR to USLP, as I've been way more active in the latter thread than the former. TR is really inactive anyway, and not currently a coalition partner.

[Polvia]

Also, I would like to request to change my ambassadorship from TR to USLP, as I've been way more active in the latter thread than the former. TR is really inactive anyway, and not currently a coalition partner.

I shall approve your request with immediate effect. You are now the ambassador to the United Socialist Labour Party. Please inform them post-haste.

Foreign Affairs might be a good idea I agree.

[Free South Califas]

I think you made the right choice, RG

Do we have any idea how a presidential candidate will be selected yet?

[Polvia]

I think you made the right choice, RG

Do we have any idea how a presidential candidate will be selected yet?

Thank you for the support of our decision.

I would support a vote. This is a very important position, and in my view it would be crucial to maintain democratic nature in its selection. On that note I wish to express my candidacy for the position. I will submit a ballot in a the next few hours.

[Threlizdun]

Pardon the intrusion, but the fact that coalition between the Prog-Cons and the ULF appears to be preparing to have Wolfmanne declare an early election is a pressing issue at the moment. While the legality of this certainly is in question, it would be advisable to prepare as early as possible for the chance that the early election may in fact occur. I don't wish to rush you but must say that it is advisable to pick a candidate for President as soon as you can. We do not want to be caught off guard and have the ULF simply bull rush the election.

[Yanalia]

I think you made the right choice, RG

Do we have any idea how a presidential candidate will be selected yet?

Thank you for the support of our decision.

I would support a vote. This is a very important position, and in my view it would be crucial to maintain democratic nature in its selection. On that note I wish to express my candidacy for the position. I will submit a ballot in a the next few hours.

I fully endorse Chairman Polvia's nomination for the position of President.

[Oneracon]

I assume we'll be picking the Minister of Energy position as well?

[Yanalia]

I assume we'll be picking the Minister of Energy position as well?

It seems like an appropriate choice. We'll see, depending on how the USLP picks play out.

[Potenco]

Thank you for the support of our decision.

I would support a vote. This is a very important position, and in my view it would be crucial to maintain democratic nature in its selection. On that note I wish to express my candidacy for the position. I will submit a ballot in a the next few hours.

I fully endorse Chairman Polvia's nomination for the position of President.

I too support Polvia

I hate to promote myself like some kind of pre stalin opportunist, but I have been extensively working with both NIFP and Liberal Democrats in building the tolerance monument and establishing Aurentinians for the Eradication of AIDS. Due to both group's sharing some common (yet each different) interests to ours, I feel I would make an excellent ambassador to either party and could strengthen relations between the Red Greens and whatever party you deem relations with to be more important

[Polvia]

I hate to promote myself like some kind of pre stalin opportunist, but I have been extensively working with both NIFP and Liberal Democrats in building the tolerance monument and establishing Aurentinians for the Eradication of AIDS. Due to both group's sharing some common (yet each different) interests to ours, I feel I would make an excellent ambassador to either party and could strengthen relations between the Red Greens and whatever party you deem relations with to be more important

Thank you for your support. Do you have a preference on what party?

[Yanalia]

I think we do need an ambassador to the Liberal Democrats. They are an important and active party in the Senate, as well as a key potential ally. The NIFP we just have less in common with, and much less to discuss in terms of supporting each other. If I may be so bold, I would recommend Potenco take the position of ambassador to the Liberal Democrats, instead of to the NIFP.

[Polvia]

I think we do need an ambassador to the Liberal Democrats. They are an important and active party in the Senate, as well as a key potential ally. The NIFP we just have less in common with, and much less to discuss in terms of supporting each other. If I may be so bold, I would recommend Potenco take the position of ambassador to the Liberal Democrats, instead of to the NIFP.

Your argument is sound Yanalia. Your recommendation shall be noted and I appreciate your input on the matter.Though I would like to see what we could do to increase our support on the right that is not in the coalition. I shall wait to see if the Honourable Member has a preference, and if not then it will be decided then.

On another note. Here is my ballot.

Abortion: While my main outlook is at the main causes of abortion, and working to address them in full, I believe abortion is something that should be safe, legal and rare.
Affirmative Action: I stand firmly against affirmative action. In principle it is a good idea, but in practice it seems to only create more tensions between the groups involved. On top of this affirmative action can cause people who are more qualified to not be able to obtain a position due to the qualities covered in affirmative action, for example race.
Authoritarianism: I do not believe in the ideas of authoritarianism. In my view the democratic control of the state, and the limitation of state power, are critical to the maintaining of a democratic state.
Conscription: I stand against conscription on all occasions. No person should ever be forced to fight, or die, unwillingly.
Copyright law: I support the ability for artists and creators of intellectual material to the right to their produced material, but I do think the current laws need to be changed significantly for a more free access system.
Corporate personhood: I do not consider a corporate entity to be a person, nor do I believe that they have a right to the same rights as a person within the country.
Death penalty: I am against the death penalty in all occasions.
Democracy: Democracy is crucial to a peaceful and just society.
Drug legalization: Quite frankly, the only drug I use on a recreational (and VERY regular) basis is caffeine. Other than that I can’t really be bothered about the matter of drugs. I am perfectly fine with the legalization of soft drugs, but usually I honestly cannot be bothered on the issue.
Economic ideology: Democratic Socialism with a Mixed-Market economy. I believe in a market-socialist economy where the means of production are controlled by those who work them, in a market economy. I do believe in some nationalization. Particularly I believe in the nationalization of all stage 1 and stage 2 processes of the economy within worker-owned state enterprises (stage 1: the extraction of natural resources with the exception of farming. Stage 2: the initial refinement of those resources (ex. Steel-making)), public transit and healthcare.
Feminism: I am an Equalist. I believe that if we are to make the social progress that will result in a gender-equal society we must focus on all issues that all peoples, of all genders, face.
Free speech: The ability for individuals to freely express themselves is a pivotal pillar for democracy. I support it as an absolute necessity for a free and just society.
Gay marriage: I support all laws legalizing gay marriage, and agree with allowing for gay adoption rights.
Global warming: While I may not know completely and without questioning whether humanity alone is responsible for global warming, I believe that the switch to environmental policies that are renewable and sustainable is a critical move for humanity.
Gun control: I am a firm believer and advocate for strict gun control. I personally favour a system that is very much like the gun control system used in the nation of Japan.
Immigration (legal): Immigration is something that is ultimately beneficially to the country.
Immigration (illegal): Illegal immigrants already present should be offered an avenue by which they may become legal residents, but the immigration process must be changed in such a way to minimize the illegal transit of people into the nation.
Imperialism/Militarism: I respect the right of even the weakest nations to self-governance, and stand opposed to the ideas of militarism and imperialism.
Internet censorship: The internet is among the last havens for total freedom of speech, and it should remain as such. I am strongly opposed to it being censered.
LGBTQ equal rights: I believe that, like all people, those people of the LGBTQ community are entitled to the same rights as every other legal citizen.
Racism: We are all human beings, so in my view racism has no ground and I stand opposed to it, and for the equal treatment of all people in society.
Redistribution of wealth: When left alone to its own devices, wealth tends to concentrate into the hands of the few at the expense of the general public. Redistribution is necessary to keep this from occurring.
Taxation: Taxation is needed to supply state services. It is highly important that the taxes raised be progressive in nature, as not to place the burden on those who are already struggling to put food on the table.
Unions: I strongly support the unionization of workers in their workplaces. Unions are one of the few things that keep business accountable to its workers.
Universal health care: All people have a right to a well-funded and quality medical, dental, eye care, et cetera service free at point of delivery.
Welfare: We are only as strong as our weakest link. We must provide the needs of life to all people in our nation who are unable to do so, for whatever reason.
Worker's rights: I believe workers have the right to the democratic control over the means of production, to organize and collectively bargain, to fair and living wages, to adequate benefits, to safe working conditions and to hours that are fair.
Youth rights: The youth of our country have a right to a quality education and to proper labour laws to protect them from exploitation. Such efforts as Youth Parliaments are also crucial in representing the opinions of the youth in politics, and getting our youth interested in taking part in politics.
Economic Left/Right: -9.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian:-5.74

[Potenco]

I agree with Yanalias above argument. As such, I announce my candidacy for Red Green ambassador to the Liberal Democrats!

Good work on your platform Polvia!

Would anyone else be interested in joining this coalition?

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[Mytannion]

Would anyone else be interested in joining this coalition?

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I think a good idea to add to this would be drafting some legislation to try and launch a National Health Service. Me and Senator Califas of the Communist Party have agreed that we'd like to draft some legislation to that effect, but it would be a lot of work. It'd entail talking about central administration, provision of healthcare services, healthcare services provided by local authorities (if we go down the UK route), then special provisions for mental health and financial and administrative provisions too.

Basically I'd like a free at the point-of-service health service for citizens of the Aurentine Commonwealth, funded through taxes. I'm probably not the best at drafting legislation, though I would give a hand. As a Party that believes in rights for all, I think this is something we should definitely try and get behind because it'd mean everybody would have a secure access to top quality healthcare, no matter what their financial position, something which is important.

[Polvia]

I think a good idea to add to this would be drafting some legislation to try and launch a National Health Service. Me and Senator Califas of the Communist Party have agreed that we'd like to draft some legislation to that effect, but it would be a lot of work. It'd entail talking about central administration, provision of healthcare services, healthcare services provided by local authorities (if we go down the UK route), then special provisions for mental health and financial and administrative provisions too.

Basically I'd like a free at the point-of-service health service for citizens of the Aurentine Commonwealth, funded through taxes. I'm probably not the best at drafting legislation, though I would give a hand. As a Party that believes in rights for all, I think this is something we should definitely try and get behind because it'd mean everybody would have a secure access to top quality healthcare, no matter what their financial position, something which is important.

I can help with the healthcare law if you'll have me.

Potenco, you are appointed to being the Ambassador to the Liberal Demorats. Please inform the Liberal Democrats of this as soon as possible.

[Free South Califas]

I think a good idea to add to this would be drafting some legislation to try and launch a National Health Service. Me and Senator Califas of the Communist Party have agreed that we'd like to draft some legislation to that effect, but it would be a lot of work. It'd entail talking about central administration, provision of healthcare services, healthcare services provided by local authorities (if we go down the UK route), then special provisions for mental health and financial and administrative provisions too.

Basically I'd like a free at the point-of-service health service for citizens of the Aurentine Commonwealth, funded through taxes. I'm probably not the best at drafting legislation, though I would give a hand. As a Party that believes in rights for all, I think this is something we should definitely try and get behind because it'd mean everybody would have a secure access to top quality healthcare, no matter what their financial position, something which is important.

I can help with the healthcare law if you'll have me.

That would be much appreciated on my end, at least; RL and my personal legislation queue (to which i have neglected to add this in my thread so far) will limit me.

[Gallup]

I feel I need to introduce myself. I am the NIFP's ambassador to the RG party.

[Yanalia]

Would anyone else be interested in joining this coalition?

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I think a good idea to add to this would be drafting some legislation to try and launch a National Health Service. Me and Senator Califas of the Communist Party have agreed that we'd like to draft some legislation to that effect, but it would be a lot of work. It'd entail talking about central administration, provision of healthcare services, healthcare services provided by local authorities (if we go down the UK route), then special provisions for mental health and financial and administrative provisions too.

Basically I'd like a free at the point-of-service health service for citizens of the Aurentine Commonwealth, funded through taxes. I'm probably not the best at drafting legislation, though I would give a hand. As a Party that believes in rights for all, I think this is something we should definitely try and get behind because it'd mean everybody would have a secure access to top quality healthcare, no matter what their financial position, something which is important.

There is a universal healthcare bill in the queue at number 2, so you may want to look at that before you write your own.

I feel I need to introduce myself. I am the NIFP's ambassador to the RG party.

Greetings.

[Polvia]

I feel I need to introduce myself. I am the NIFP's ambassador to the RG party.

Welcome Ambassador Gallup, I look forward to working with you.

[Gallup]

I feel I need to introduce myself. I am the NIFP's ambassador to the RG party.

Welcome Ambassador Gallup, I look forward to working with you.

I do also.

[Mytannion]

I can help with the healthcare law if you'll have me.

That would be great.

There is a universal healthcare bill in the queue at number 2, so you may want to look at that before you write your own.

Thanks for the heads up, I will definitely have a look at the bill and then we will decide where to go from there.