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Moosejawland
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International Liberty Forum

Postby Moosejawland » Mon May 11, 2009 11:46 pm

The Republic of Moosejawland would like to extend an invitation to all socially liberal and fiscally conservative (read: Libertarian) countries to join in an international forum.

This is NOT an organization with rules and regulations, merely a place to discuss the following international issues in an attempt to improve the relations between our like-minded states.

Issues to be discussed:
1. The promotion of social and political freedoms.
2. International relations.
3. The promotion of international trade and the removal of tariffs.
4. Minimizing government control over and spending on national affairs.

Any other issues that member nations feel are important may be suggested and will be added to the list.

Nations participating in the International Liberty Forum:
The Republic of Moosejawland
The Commonwealth of Valipac
The Capitalist British Republic Of Right Wing Politics


To all prospective members of the Libertarian Forum, Welcome!
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Re: International Liberty Forum

Postby Valipac » Tue May 12, 2009 1:21 am

Official Response of the Commonwealth of Valipac

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It is my desire to express the interest of the Commonwealth of Valipac in sending a delegate to this forum. I must warn you, however, that Valipac can hardly be classified as libertarian. We do, however, support economic and civil liberties wholeheartedly. This leaves us in an unclarified status towards whether or not we would be allowed to send a delegation to Moosejawland in order to attend this forum.

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Re: International Liberty Forum

Postby Moosejawland » Tue May 12, 2009 9:00 am

Valipac wrote:It is my desire to express the interest of the Commonwealth of Valipac in sending a delegate to this forum. I must warn you, however, that Valipac can hardly be classified as libertarian. We do, however, support economic and civil liberties wholeheartedly. This leaves us in an unclarified status towards whether or not we would be allowed to send a delegation to Moosejawland in order to attend this forum.


To the Prime Minister of Valipac:
The International Liberty Forum is more concerned with increasing international trade and liberty than the particulars of a nation's laws. That being said, we are more than happy to extend the invitation to your nation to join this forum. States who's governments do not qualify as libertarian are permitted to participate as long as they are willing to promote the four aforementioned issues.

The Republic of Moosejawland welcomes the Commonwealth of Valipac to the International Liberty Forum!
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Re: International Liberty Forum

Postby Fatatatutti » Tue May 12, 2009 11:57 am

Moosejawland wrote:States who's governments do not qualify as libertarian are permitted to participate as long as they are willing to promote the four aforementioned issues.

We're still not clear on whether you want to discuss the issues or just promote your own agenda. If it's just going to be a 'libertarians are so cool' pat-yourself-on-the-back-fest, we're not interested. If you want to discuss the issues, we are.

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Re: International Liberty Forum

Postby Right Wing Politics » Tue May 12, 2009 12:08 pm

The Capitalist British Republic Of Right Wing Politics would like to join this international libertarian forum, we are wholly committed to all of the four aims listed.

Yours,

Thomas Burridge (President of Right Wing Politics)

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Re: International Liberty Forum

Postby Moosejawland » Tue May 12, 2009 5:36 pm

Fatatatutti wrote:
Moosejawland wrote:States who's governments do not qualify as libertarian are permitted to participate as long as they are willing to promote the four aforementioned issues.

We're still not clear on whether you want to discuss the issues or just promote your own agenda. If it's just going to be a 'libertarians are so cool' pat-yourself-on-the-back-fest, we're not interested. If you want to discuss the issues, we are.

To clarify, said agenda is not the sole agenda of Moosejawland. The purpose of the International Liberty Forum is two-fold: to discuss these issues and to promote them. If you wish to participate and offer your nation's suggestions, you are more than welcome to join. The most important values of the forum will be international cooperation and an increase in unrestricted international trade. The forum will not seek to impose any laws, only attempt to improve relations between relatively like-minded governments.

Non-libertarian nations are not barred from participation, and every opinion is valued. The International Liberty Forum will be free from "nation-bashing" of any kind, and only constructive comments should be added to the discussions.

We await word from your delegates on your decision!



Right Wing Politics wrote:The Capitalist British Republic Of Right Wing Politics would like to join this international libertarian forum, we are wholly committed to all of the four aims listed.

Yours,

Thomas Burridge (President of Right Wing Politics)


Welcome to the forum, Right Wing Politics!
Feel free to discuss anything you feel relevant to this forum.
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Re: International Liberty Forum

Postby Fatatatutti » Tue May 12, 2009 5:46 pm

Moosejawland wrote:If you wish to participate and offer your nation's suggestions, you are more than welcome to join. The most important values of the forum will be international cooperation and an increase in unrestricted international trade.

We can certainly get on board with international cooperation and unrestricted trade.

The forum will not seek to impose any laws, only attempt to improve relations between relatively like-minded governments.

It's the "relatively like-minded" part that concerns us. When it comes to government participation in national affairs, we don't seem to be anywhere near the neighbourhood of "like-minded".

The International Liberty Forum will be free from "nation-bashing" of any kind, and only constructive comments should be added to the discussions.

That could also be a concern. Fatatatutians are plain-spoken people and not prone to mincing words. Your idea of "nation-bashing" will probably not coincide with ours.

However, we will try to find a delegate who is suited to your sensibilities.
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Re: International Liberty Forum

Postby Moosejawland » Wed May 13, 2009 11:01 am

Fatatatutti wrote:
Moosejawland wrote:If you wish to participate and offer your nation's suggestions, you are more than welcome to join. The most important values of the forum will be international cooperation and an increase in unrestricted international trade.

We can certainly get on board with international cooperation and unrestricted trade.

The forum will not seek to impose any laws, only attempt to improve relations between relatively like-minded governments.

It's the "relatively like-minded" part that concerns us. When it comes to government participation in national affairs, we don't seem to be anywhere near the neighbourhood of "like-minded".

The International Liberty Forum will be free from "nation-bashing" of any kind, and only constructive comments should be added to the discussions.

That could also be a concern. Fatatatutians are plain-spoken people and not prone to mincing words. Your idea of "nation-bashing" will probably not coincide with ours.

However, we will try to find a delegate who is suited to your sensibilities.


We understand your concerns. A plain spoken delegate is not against or sensibilities, as you say, and would be welcome. International cooperation and increased trade between all nations would be an ideal outcome. If you abide by the simple requirements of this forum, we would love your participation. by "like-minded" we only mean in international relations. Your day-to-day running of your country is always your own business and we will not interfere, only suggest that all countries should be as free as possible. We will never seek to impose any kind of restrictions against anyone else.
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