NSG Senate Chamber: I came, I saw, I cleaned up after myself

[Argentarino]

"Yes, exactly. We should move into the future by adopting a 5 month calendar too."

"Haven't you moved on to The Future already? I reckoned we were all aware the correct date was 1 February 4837."

Without saying anything, Cristobal proceeded to lift up a poster depicting a popular meme:

[British Empire Strikes Back]

"Up next is the Calaverde Ecological Fund Establishment Act, proposed by the Honourable *something* Zhang of the FDP."

"I totally support this bill. Bills such as this that help to protect Calaverde's environment for us, for our children, for our rich flora and fauna, and for our future generations: are what this senate needs more of.

This bill encourages businesses to be better to their nation and their planet. This bill helps Calaverde curb greenhouse gas emissions. This bill, helps Calaverde slow climate change! Do you want our children and future generations to ask, did our parents have an opportunity to help the environment? Did our parents have an opportunity to change? Did our parents have an opportunity to promote eco-friendly businesses for a penance of the national budget? Why did our parents throw away this opportunity by voting against it? I ask of you all, do you want that to happen? When much of Calaverde goes underwater due to sea-level rise, do you want to wish that you had approved this bill?

I ask of you all gathered here today, vote for The Calaverde Ecological Fund Establishment Act! For yourself! For your children! For future generations! For the flora and fauna of this great country! For Calaverde! For the world! Vote aye on this bill!", said Ben Robinson MP.

Mr. Robinson voted Aye for the proposal.

[Argentarino]

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OOC: 1. That is not the bill we are debating. 2. We are not voting yet. Sorry for OOC in IC

[British Empire Strikes Back]

-snip-

OOC: 1. That is not the bill we are debating. 2. We are not voting yet. Sorry for OOC in IC

OOC: Oh shite...

[Ainin]

"Up next is the Poet Laureate Act, proposed by the Rt. Hon Eduardo Bustamante, Minister of Culture, of the LDP."

[Davincia]

"We have no need for this bill whatsoever. Culture is not the government's responsibility to interfere in."

[Lykens]

"We have no need for this bill whatsoever. Culture is not the government's responsibility to interfere in."

"I think you'd enjoy living in Somalia, Mister Blakesman." Kenneth called out.

[Davincia]

Abraham swiftly disposed of his passport to Somalia. "Ahem," he coughed. "I'm sure our culture will survive adequately without us getting involved with it."

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

This bill is a good idea for one main reason. It will increase Calaverdes presence across the globe. By, encouraging young artists we will be expanding the influence of our country

[Davincia]

This bill is a good idea for one main reason. It will increase Calaverdes presence across the globe. By, encouraging young artists we will be expanding the influence of our country

"Honest question here: Why would you presume that our culture is in need of being spread globally? This bill has more domestic value anyway."

[Osea 767]

Due to a long term health complaint that will harm my ability to attend Senate sessions, I request that my colleague David Vera Cruz (Heraklea) be allowed to vote on my behalf on a permanent basis.

[Maklohi Vai]

"We have no need for this bill whatsoever. Culture is not the government's responsibility to interfere in."

"Sir your political party has four tenets, one of which is 'Reform our culture- by celebrating our cultural roots and strengthening the Christian character of Calaverde.' Are you suggesting you disagree with that?"

[Electrum]

"Point of parliamentary inquiry Mr Speaker, when is the next Prime Ministers' Questions due? Those of us on the opposition benches are very keen to know when he intends to present his already very late budget."

"Hear, hear"

We're still waiting for a response Mr. Speaker...

[Ainin]

"Next up is the Second Government Budget Act, proposed by the Right Honourable Michael Giuliani, Minister of Economic Affairs, of the Democratic Left."

[The Sarian]

Twelve million for Adrius? What on earth are you spending that on.

[Lykens]

"In this government, we believe that outreach to the citizens of Adrius by funding language and culture centers as well as the exercise of civic participation is important"

[The True North]

I'm not too clear on the the necessity of a two billion dollar culture budget. I'm not saying I'm against it; I'm saying that I simply don't understand.

And I especially don't understand the two billion for culture when public works has 214 million. Do we not have roads? I don't get how one of the most expensive components of government has one of the smaller budgets. Some explaining on this end would be nice as well.

[Lykens]

I'm not too clear on the the necessity of a two billion dollar culture budget. I'm not saying I'm against it; I'm saying that I simply don't understand.

And I especially don't understand the two billion for culture when public works has 214 million. Do we not have roads? I don't get how one of the most expensive components of government has one of the smaller budgets. Some explaining on this end would be nice as well.

"I understand the Honorable Member is Shadow Minister of Health, so I will not hold him to ransom. Capital spending for Public Works is eleven billion dollars, administration costs are two hundred fourteen million. Our esteemed Culture Minister Eduardo Bustamante has more plans for the ministry in the closing days of this term, and giving him the funds needed to carry out his plans would be a given."

[The Sarian]

"In this government, we believe that outreach to the citizens of Adrius by funding language and culture centers as well as the exercise of civic participation is important"

Twelve billion dollars for people to speak Dutch. What planet are you on?

[Lykens]

"In this government, we believe that outreach to the citizens of Adrius by funding language and culture centers as well as the exercise of civic participation is important"

Twelve billion dollars for people to speak Dutch. What planet are you on?

"I would've liked to think a planet where brain cells are in a healthy supply, but I can only dream."

[The Sarian]

This budget seems to confirm your dreams aren't quite reality. How can you defend giving over 500 million on departments that no longer exist?

[Ainin]

"In this government, we believe that outreach to the citizens of Adrius by funding language and culture centers as well as the exercise of civic participation is important"

Twelve billion dollars for people to speak Dutch. What planet are you on?

Pierre chimes in.

"I believe that's 12 million, Madam President."

[Lykens]

This budget seems to confirm your dreams aren't quite reality. How can you defend giving over 500 million on departments that no longer exist?

"Does her Excellency the President believe that ministries can be combined at the drop of a hat? Because if so, her reality might not be as realistic as she likes to think."

[Davincia]

"We have no need for this bill whatsoever. Culture is not the government's responsibility to interfere in."

"Sir your political party has four tenets, one of which is 'Reform our culture- by celebrating our cultural roots and strengthening the Christian character of Calaverde.' Are you suggesting you disagree with that?"

"I assure you, I am the outlier of my own party."

"Next up is the Second Government Budget Act, proposed by the Right Honourable Michael Giuliani, Minister of Economic Affairs, of the Democratic Left."

"Adrius deserves no separate spending from the rest of the nation, otherwise we'd throw extra money at every cultural subregion." Abraham tries not to look at the bill directly, for fear of fainting from overspending.

[The Sarian]

Twelve billion dollars for people to speak Dutch. What planet are you on?

Pierre chimes in.

"I believe that's 12 million, Madam President."

And I believe your job is to be seen not heard until someone breaks a standing order.

This budget seems to confirm your dreams aren't quite reality. How can you defend giving over 500 million on departments that no longer exist?

"Does her Excellency the President believe that ministries can be combined at the drop of a hat? Because if so, her reality might not be as realistic as she likes to think."

The budget was written after the departments merged.