Imperial Civic Humanism [IDEOLOGY | OPEN | OOC]

[Ardoki]

OPEN for OOC commentary.

The Emblem of both IMCOR (Imperial Civic Organisation) and the Greater Empire of All the Ardokians.


Imperial Civic Humanism

The Official Ideology of IMCOR (Imperial Civic Organisation) and the Greater Empire of All the Ardokians

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In February of the year 1905, Imperatormagnus Michael-Anson I signed the IMCOR Act into effect. This historic occasion transformed the Greater Empire of All the Ardokians from an absolute monarchy, into a constitutional monarchy. The Imperatormagnus no longer had supreme and unlimited control over the Greater Empire; instead his position was now limited by a new constitution which was based of the new state ideology of Imperial Civic Humanism. IMCOR (the shorthand and common name for the Imperial Civic Organisation) became a new mass political party/organisation, which would assist the Imperatormagnus in ruling the Greater Empire and spreading Imperial Civic Humanism into every corner of society. Imperial Civic Humanism was a new ideology which adheres to progressive social values and centre-left mixed economic policies; as they are believed to create a more stable, secure, and prosperous state for all. Organised religion is illegal, as it creates opposition to the state, and is replaced by Imperial Civic Humanism as a state political religion.


Composition of the State and Society

Imperial Civic Humanism supports the idea of the Imperatormagnus ruling the Greater Empire as the autocratic executive of the government, on the condition that he follows the ideals of Imperial Civic Humanism set out in the Imperial Civic Humanist Manifesto. IMCOR shall be an organisation which shall assist the Imperatormagnus in his rule over the Greater Empire, permeating all aspects of society and subordinating it to the state. The state shall maintain a centre-left mixed economy, in order to subordinate capitalism and socialism to the state and people; to create a much more prosperous society for all.
The citizens deserve freedom and rights, so progressive social policies shall be implemented within the Greater Empire to both please the people and create a better society. For the Greater Empire to succeed, conservatism must be not only discarded, but fought ferociously and utterly destroyed. Progress is the natural state of the universe, the Greater Empire shall be a progressive state. Healthcare and education is free and universal, strong anti-discrimination laws are in place; while marijuana, prostitution, abortion, euthanasia, and same-sex marriage are all legalised.

Economics for the Citizens and State

A centre-left http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_economy shall be implemented. Drawing elements from Dirigisme, Post-Keynesianist economics and social corporatism it also much resembles the Nordic model. State or subsidised private sector jobs are available to all the unemployed, with the economy being a mix of private and public ownership. Utilities, telecommunications, banks, natural resources, emergency services, armaments and such are under state monopolies; however there are other public corporations which operate in the larger private sector.

[Guadalupador]

Do you still use "Re-education Camps" against social and political dissidents?

[Ardoki]

Do you still use "Re-education Camps" against social and political dissidents?

Of course, we can not let the masses be ignorant and hateful.

[Guadalupador]

I honestly don't understand why your ideology says that "Everyone Is Equal." Yet you still repress political and social minorities.

[Ardoki]

I honestly don't understand why your ideology says that "Everyone Is Equal." Yet you still repress political and social minorities.

Define social minorities please. While we discourage hipsterism, we don't persecute them.

Why would we allow, nazis for example, to enact their policies? We care about human rights.

[Yohannes]

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Kia Ora Ardoki! Interesting thread, I have a few questions:

• How would the Imperial Civic Humanism affect the treasury officials (or equivalent sort of officials) in Ardoki and the central bank (or equivalent) of Ardoki?
• How would the Imperial Civic Humanism affect the lives of potential first home buyers in Ardoki's largest metropolitan areas?
• How would the implementation of policies along the Imperial Civic Humanism ideology affect small to medium business enterprises and exporters of goods and services originating from Ardoki?
• How would the implementation of regulations along the Imperial Civic Humanism ideology affect the borrowing habit (and trends) of local and regional governments in Ardoki?
• What do the common people in Ardoki think of the Imperial Civic Humanism ideology? Any minorities or small part of the population who openly or secretly disagree with the ideology?
• How would the Imperial Civic Humanism ideology affect the views of the Ardoki state towards the Yohannesian Empire?
• Would diplomats of Ardoki origin espousing the Imperial Civic Humanism ideology be inclined to welcome foreign direct investments by Yohannesian firms in Ardoki?
• How would the implementation of regulations and government policies along the Imperial Civic Humanism ideology affect the price of consumer goods in Ardoki over time?
• How do the financial sector in Ardoki adapt to this unique situation found only in Ardoki (or perhaps in other like minded nations overseas)? Any well known enterprises from Ardoki that went bust as a result of this? or perhaps prospered because of the ideology?

[Ardoki]

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Kia Ora Ardoki! Interesting thread, I have a few questions:

• How would the Imperial Civic Humanism affect the treasury officials (or equivalent sort of officials) in Ardoki and the central bank (or equivalent) of Ardoki?
• How would the Imperial Civic Humanism affect the lives of potential first home buyers in Ardoki's largest metropolitan areas?
• How would the implementation of policies along the Imperial Civic Humanism ideology affect small to medium business enterprises and exporters of goods and services originating from Ardoki?
• How would the implementation of regulations along the Imperial Civic Humanism ideology affect the borrowing habit (and trends) of local and regional governments in Ardoki?
• What do the common people in Ardoki think of the Imperial Civic Humanism ideology? Any minorities or small part of the population who openly or secretly disagree with the ideology?
• How would the Imperial Civic Humanism ideology affect the views of the Ardoki state towards the Yohannesian Empire?
• Would diplomats of Ardoki origin espousing the Imperial Civic Humanism ideology be inclined to welcome foreign direct investments by Yohannesian firms in Ardoki?
• How would the implementation of regulations and government policies along the Imperial Civic Humanism ideology affect the price of consumer goods in Ardoki over time?
• How do the financial sector in Ardoki adapt to this unique situation found only in Ardoki (or perhaps in other like minded nations overseas)? Any well known enterprises from Ardoki that went bust as a result of this? or perhaps prospered because of the ideology?

Kay.

• I don't really know what you mean by this question. The Imperial Reserve Bank of Ardoki, is a public entity under the control of the Imperial government.
• Ardoki has a a very high rate of urbanisation, greater than 90%. First home buyers often purchase their first home in the suburbs, as there is more houses their to buy and it is cheaper than closer to the CBDs.
• The Imperial government doesn't hinder business, but encourages and stimulates it. Though high wages and conditions are ensured through regulation. We have a progressive corporate tax system.
• We have a low level of debt, about 20% of GDP. Most of that debt is owned by the citizens and the Imperial Throne.
• The vast majority of citizens support it, as it has given them prosperity and good/happy lives. The Aanglandians (an ethnic minority) are opposed to is, however they are opposed to Ardoki mainly.
• We have a very positive view of the Yohannesian Empire.
• It depends on what they want to invest in. Certain key industries are under a state monopoly, however the majority of the economy is in private hands.
• High wages do drive up prices in certain sectors of the economy. However the high wages do make up for the increased prices in certain areas.
• The economy has prospered overall. The Imperial Government has ensured that workers get high wages and good working conditions, which had the unintended effect of actually increasing productivity. With generally high wages, citizens are able to spend more on consumer goods and services; which has really helped the Ardokian economy, especially consumer goods and services sectors.
  
  If you need a more detailed answer for any one point. Please do ask.
  

[Yohannes]

I will not turn this into a debate about real life stuff so I think your answers good. It seems you have spent quite the time pondering about this ideology hehe

One last question: if compared to real life... what country in real life would have the sort of policies that successive governments in Ardoki have followed or implemented so far? As in... what real life country's economic policies would the economic policies of this ideology be most similar to? or perhaps a combination of two (or more) different real life countries?

[Ardoki]

I will not turn this into a debate about real life stuff so I think your answers good. It seems you have spent quite the time pondering about this ideology hehe

One last question: if compared to real life... what country in real life would have the sort of policies that successive governments in Ardoki have followed or implemented so far? As in... what real life country's economic policies would the economic policies of this ideology be most similar to? or perhaps a combination of two (or more) different real life countries?

Economically, we are closest to the Nordic Model.

[Yohannes]

Ah okie. You can go into details if you want to (Nordic model is quite the broad subject) but I don't think thats needed tis NationStates after am I right? (screw realism.. so long as we can have fun we can put aside some things such as this)

Good luck with ur ideology regional brother and looking forward to come across you fictionally (in character) in the future

[New Werpland]

Do the Ardokians have no qualm with the fact that their ethical code can be simplified to math?

[Ardoki]

Ah okie. You can go into details if you want to (Nordic model is quite the broad subject) but I don't think thats needed tis NationStates after am I right? (screw realism.. so long as we can have fun we can put aside some things such as this)

Good luck with ur ideology regional brother and looking forward to come across you fictionally (in character) in the future

Certain key sectors of the economy are under a state monopoly: natural resources, utilities (e.g. gas, electricity, water), infrastructure (telecommunications, roads, utilities, etcetera), armaments, among other things which I can't remember off the top of my head. Most of the rest is private sector, however the state operates within the market economy. Along with private corporations, there is a state-owned bank, insurance conglomerate, postal service, telecommunications conglomerate, along with some other things. The state actively competes with private corporations in the market. It's corporations are quite profitable, with profits being used for national revenue. The state also owns an investment fund, which invests in private corporations in Ardoki and abroad, with profits of that also being used for national revenue.
We have a free and universal healthcare and education system (including university, obviously).

The Imperial Trade Front, is a compulsory organisation which all workers are obliged to be part of. The Imperial Employer's Union, is for employers. The Imperial Trade Front and Imperial Employer's Union and the Imperial Government work together and negotiate in a type of social corporatism, to create solutions to benefit the workers, business and the greater empire together. The Imperial Government is committed to achieving the highest possible living standard for the people, as that will secure the Greater Empire internally as well as externally (as high living standards sustain economic growth, with consumers being able to invest more into the economy and the like). We have compulsory unemployment insurance, premiums are paid to the Imperial Trade Front as part of annual fees, which then gives the unemployment benefit back to the person who needs it. However unemployment is very low, and rarely lasts for long; as the unemployed can be hired in the public sector temporarily until a more permanent job can be found (being paid less by the state, though supplemented by their unemployment benefits), or go to a technical university or university to gain new skills to get a job. We also have a compulsory superannuation scheme, in order so people have enough money for retirement. Thus, the state spends very little on pensions, with the unemployed and retired not having to receive government funds.

If there is anything I missed, please tell me.

[Ardoki]

Do the Ardokians have no qualm with the fact that their ethical code can be simplified to math?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUoiy22Q_lw

Please explain.

[New Werpland]

Do the Ardokians have no qualm with the fact that their ethical code can be simplified to math?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUoiy22Q_lw

Please explain.

Utilitarianism can be reduced to math.

[Ardoki]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUoiy22Q_lw

Please explain.

Utilitarianism can be reduced to math.

Utilitarianism is correct.

I myself am a Hedonistic Utilitarian.

[New Werpland]

Utilitarianism can be reduced to math.

Utilitarianism is correct.

I myself am a Hedonistic Utilitarian.

Do they have no qualm with their political philosophy's ignorance of individual justice? Didn't Bentham advocate getting rid of poor people?