2020 Arvenian General Election (Completed/Endorsement/Polls)

[Cor Cada]

The SPCC, which is the current ruling party of Cor Cada, officially endorses Mr Léon Ferdinand and the People's Revolutionary Party, but reserves the right to change this at any time.

Question 1: What is your stance on nuclear energy?
Question 2: Should same-sex couples be able to marry?
Question 3: Will you promote the rights of Native Arvenians?
Question 4: What is your stance on immigration?

After further review of the parties and candidates, the SPCC would like to offer a second endorsement to Colonel Ernie Flanders and the Arvenian Communist Party, but it still endorses the PRP.

[Arvenia]

The SPCC, which is the current ruling party of Cor Cada, officially endorses Mr Léon Ferdinand and the People's Revolutionary Party, but reserves the right to change this at any time.

Question 1: What is your stance on nuclear energy?
Question 2: Should same-sex couples be able to marry?
Question 3: Will you promote the rights of Native Arvenians?
Question 4: What is your stance on immigration?

After further review of the parties and candidates, the SPCC would like to offer a second endorsement to Colonel Ernie Flanders and the Arvenian Communist Party, but it still endorses the PRP.

Colonel Ernie Flanders thanks the SPCC for endorsing his party.

[South Derpingham]

Earl Gomez thanks the South Derpish National Party for endorsing his party. He also hopes that his party wins the election and becomes the new ruling party (so that it would benefit conservative politics worldwide).

Regarding the question made by the Derpish Union Party, the Arvenian Self-Defense Party at least is not concerned with separatism (since it is a nationalist party that wants Arvenia to be less involved in international affairs). On the other hand, the National Socialist Party supports white separatist movements, while the Arvenian Communist Party, the Socialist Unity Party and the People's Revolutionary Party supports left-wing separatist movements (although the SUP opposes nationalism). The other major parties seems to also recognize separatist movements, with the ACDP supporting Christian separatists, while the NRP promotes self-determination for indigenous communities.

The Derpish Union Party has declined to officially endorse a party; however, party leader Senator Erik Erikson has elected to personally endorsed William Kenway for Prime Minister, citing similar concerns with the status quo and a seek to bring about "better times." His comments have since garnered significant negative press, due to Kenway's support of white supremacy and Neo-Nazism, although Erikson has denied those accusations, calling Kenway "misunderstood by the establishment." His support comes in the days following the NSP's statement of supporting "white separatist movements."

[Dalmannia]

OOC: When will polls and debates be posted, and are candidates vetted on an endorsement basis?

[Arvenia]

OOC: When will polls and debates be posted, and are candidates vetted on an endorsement basis?

I will create a debate thread and a platform thread (with the latter having more elaborate platform for each candidate).

[Arvenia]

Earl Gomez thanks the South Derpish National Party for endorsing his party. He also hopes that his party wins the election and becomes the new ruling party (so that it would benefit conservative politics worldwide).

Regarding the question made by the Derpish Union Party, the Arvenian Self-Defense Party at least is not concerned with separatism (since it is a nationalist party that wants Arvenia to be less involved in international affairs). On the other hand, the National Socialist Party supports white separatist movements, while the Arvenian Communist Party, the Socialist Unity Party and the People's Revolutionary Party supports left-wing separatist movements (although the SUP opposes nationalism). The other major parties seems to also recognize separatist movements, with the ACDP supporting Christian separatists, while the NRP promotes self-determination for indigenous communities.

The Derpish Union Party has declined to officially endorse a party; however, party leader Senator Erik Erikson has elected to personally endorsed William Kenway for Prime Minister, citing similar concerns with the status quo and a seek to bring about "better times." His comments have since garnered significant negative press, due to Kenway's support of white supremacy and Neo-Nazism, although Erikson has denied those accusations, calling Kenway "misunderstood by the establishment." His support comes in the days following the NSP's statement of supporting "white separatist movements."

William Kenway thanks Erik Erikson for personally endorsing his party and also agrees that he (William Kenway) is being attacked for his political beliefs.

[Arvenia]

Question 1: Which ideologies are supportive of welfare and workfare, respectively?
Question 2: What would the combined policies of social liberalism and social democracy be like?
Question 3: Is paternalistic conservatism considered to be right-wing or left-wing?
Question 4: Which left-right position does libertarianism associate itself with?
Question 5: What are the general policies of right-wing populism and left-wing populism, respectively?
Question 6: Is it possible for fiscal conservatism to be compatible with other economic ideologies than just economic liberalism?

[Mordka]

Question 1: Which ideologies are supportive of welfare and workfare, respectively?
Question 2: What would the combined policies of social liberalism and social democracy be like?
Question 3: Is paternalistic conservatism considered to be right-wing or left-wing?
Question 4: Which left-right position does libertarianism associate itself with?
Question 5: What are the general policies of right-wing populism and left-wing populism, respectively?
Question 6: Is it possible for fiscal conservatism to be compatible with other economic ideologies than just economic liberalism?

To be frank no one gives a shit, Fascism is the best ideology.

[Anatoliyanskiy]

Question 1: Which ideologies are supportive of welfare and workfare, respectively?
Question 2: What would the combined policies of social liberalism and social democracy be like?
Question 3: Is paternalistic conservatism considered to be right-wing or left-wing? Question 4: Which left-right position does libertarianism associate itself with?
Question 5: What are the general policies of right-wing populism and left-wing populism, respectively?
Question 6: Is it possible for fiscal conservatism to be compatible with other economic ideologies than just economic liberalism?

Question 1: Rhine capitalism/social market economy is probably most supportive of welfare and workfare, though social democracy and forms of left-liberalism probably are as well.
Question 2: They would most likely include a state with large civil liberty with some forms of nationalized industry, like healthcare, with a significant amount of private companies involved.
Question 3: It's probably considered to be a mostly centrist ideology that leans to the right. An example of a paternalistic Conservative party is the Democratic Party of Botswana.
Question 4: Socially left-wing, economically right-wing. You can get variants of all out leftist libertarianism (like libertarian socialism) and all out forms of rightist libertarianism (like libertarian conservatism).
Question 5: Right-wing populism is considered to be anti-elitist and anti-immigration, but left-wing populism is anti-elitist and anti-capitalism (in most cases).
Question 6: Probably yes. Though it does advocate low taxes and less government restrictions, it doesn't necessarily have to always be considered just a more extreme version of economic liberalism. A good example of this is the Democratic Party of Indiana, which is considered left-wing, but includes fiscal conservatism in its ideologies.

[Arvenia]

Question 1: Which ideologies are supportive of welfare and workfare, respectively?
Question 2: What would the combined policies of social liberalism and social democracy be like?
Question 3: Is paternalistic conservatism considered to be right-wing or left-wing? Question 4: Which left-right position does libertarianism associate itself with?
Question 5: What are the general policies of right-wing populism and left-wing populism, respectively?
Question 6: Is it possible for fiscal conservatism to be compatible with other economic ideologies than just economic liberalism?

Question 1: Rhine capitalism/social market economy is probably most supportive of welfare and workfare, though social democracy and forms of left-liberalism probably are as well.
Question 2: They would most likely include a state with large civil liberty with some forms of nationalized industry, like healthcare, with a significant amount of private companies involved.
Question 3: It's probably considered to be a mostly centrist ideology that leans to the right. An example of a paternalistic Conservative party is the Democratic Party of Botswana.
Question 4: Socially left-wing, economically right-wing. You can get variants of all out leftist libertarianism (like libertarian socialism) and all out forms of rightist libertarianism (like libertarian conservatism).
Question 5: Right-wing populism is considered to be anti-elitist and anti-immigration, but left-wing populism is anti-elitist and anti-capitalism (in most cases).
Question 6: Probably yes. Though it does advocate low taxes and less government restrictions, it doesn't necessarily have to always be considered just a more extreme version of economic liberalism. A good example of this is the Democratic Party of Indiana, which is considered left-wing, but includes fiscal conservatism in its ideologies.

Thanks!

[Arvenia]

Question 1: Which ideologies are supportive of welfare and workfare, respectively?
Question 2: What would the combined policies of social liberalism and social democracy be like?
Question 3: Is paternalistic conservatism considered to be right-wing or left-wing? Question 4: Which left-right position does libertarianism associate itself with?
Question 5: What are the general policies of right-wing populism and left-wing populism, respectively?
Question 6: Is it possible for fiscal conservatism to be compatible with other economic ideologies than just economic liberalism?

Question 1: Rhine capitalism/social market economy is probably most supportive of welfare and workfare, though social democracy and forms of left-liberalism probably are as well.
Question 2: They would most likely include a state with large civil liberty with some forms of nationalized industry, like healthcare, with a significant amount of private companies involved.
Question 3: It's probably considered to be a mostly centrist ideology that leans to the right. An example of a paternalistic Conservative party is the Democratic Party of Botswana.
Question 4: Socially left-wing, economically right-wing. You can get variants of all out leftist libertarianism (like libertarian socialism) and all out forms of rightist libertarianism (like libertarian conservatism).
Question 5: Right-wing populism is considered to be anti-elitist and anti-immigration, but left-wing populism is anti-elitist and anti-capitalism (in most cases).
Question 6: Probably yes. Though it does advocate low taxes and less government restrictions, it doesn't necessarily have to always be considered just a more extreme version of economic liberalism. A good example of this is the Democratic Party of Indiana, which is considered left-wing, but includes fiscal conservatism in its ideologies.

Also, I got more questions below (mostly since I might edit the platforms due to need for ideological accuracy).
Question 1: Based on this section from Wikipedia, does radical centrism appear to be supportive of both fiscal responsibility (balanced budget) and social welfare (welfare state)?
Question 2: Is regressive taxation similar to tax cuts?
Question 3: Regarding right-wing populism and left-wing populism, what would a centrist kind of populism be like (besides being anti-elitist)?
Question 4: What would mixed healthcare be like?
Question 5: What is the difference between Neo-Capitalism and Third Way?
Question 6: Can social democracy, social liberalism and even Third Way identify themselves with both right-wing and left-wing politics?

[Anatoliyanskiy]

Question 1: Rhine capitalism/social market economy is probably most supportive of welfare and workfare, though social democracy and forms of left-liberalism probably are as well.
Question 2: They would most likely include a state with large civil liberty with some forms of nationalized industry, like healthcare, with a significant amount of private companies involved.
Question 3: It's probably considered to be a mostly centrist ideology that leans to the right. An example of a paternalistic Conservative party is the Democratic Party of Botswana.
Question 4: Socially left-wing, economically right-wing. You can get variants of all out leftist libertarianism (like libertarian socialism) and all out forms of rightist libertarianism (like libertarian conservatism).
Question 5: Right-wing populism is considered to be anti-elitist and anti-immigration, but left-wing populism is anti-elitist and anti-capitalism (in most cases).
Question 6: Probably yes. Though it does advocate low taxes and less government restrictions, it doesn't necessarily have to always be considered just a more extreme version of economic liberalism. A good example of this is the Democratic Party of Indiana, which is considered left-wing, but includes fiscal conservatism in its ideologies.

Also, I got more questions below (mostly since I might edit the platforms due to need for ideological accuracy).
Question 1: Based on this section from Wikipedia, does radical centrism appear to be supportive of both fiscal responsibility (balanced budget) and social welfare (welfare state)?
Question 2: Is regressive taxation similar to tax cuts?
Question 3: Regarding right-wing populism and left-wing populism, what would a centrist kind of populism be like (besides being anti-elitist)?
Question 4: What would mixed healthcare be like?
Question 5: What is the difference between Neo-Capitalism and Third Way?
Question 6: Can social democracy, social liberalism and even Third Way identify themselves with both right-wing and left-wing politics?

Question 1: Most likely yes, as any sort of centrist would be supportive of a fiscally responsible society while still guaranteeing people welfare.
Question 2: Technically, yes. Though a major difference between them is that with tax cuts, the government itself is making taxes smaller itself, but with regressive taxes the economy is always making taxes smaller because of some complicated economics I don't fully understand (I recommend you research it more yourself). For examples, tax cuts would be proposed by economic liberals and fiscal conservatives, while regressive taxes would be proposed by libertarians.
Question 3 Populism itself is an ideology that supports anti-elitism and more power to everyday people than a few select elites. The term itself isn't inherently left or right wing and has been used by both sides of the spectrum. A general idea of just populism is support of direct democracy, technocracy and meritocracy and responsible government. It can be intertwined with pirate politics in some cases. (This is quite a long answer, so just to note, populism is a pretty undefined ideology that takes on multiple forms depending on who is describing it).
Question 4: Mixed healthcare would have government run healthcare and private run healthcare. It depends on which is stronger by country. For some, private healthcare is more powerful, sometimes less and vice verse.
Question 5: Neo-capitalism is mostly just an economic ideology that focuses on some centrist, centre-right and centre-left fiscal policies, but doesn't deal with social issues. Third way is mostly the same with Neo-capitalism fiscally, but it includes socially centre-left policies in its doctrine.
Question 6 With social democracy, probably not but sometimes with social liberalism and In most cases with the third way. Social democracy is almost always consistently centre-left, and can never become more than centrist. An example of a moderate social Democratic Party is the A Just Russia party of Russia.
Social liberalism in most cases is considered centrist with some centre-left socioeconomic values, but can also be included in a centre-right party's agenda. An example of a centre-right social liberal party is the Moderate Party of Sweden or the We, The Citizens party of Portugal. The Third way can be considered mostly centrist, as it has centre to centre-right economic values and centre-left social values, making it compatible with both the left and right wings. An example of a large third way movement was the New Labour Party proposed by Tony Blair, which had the third way as its core ideology. (That movement is now defunct, but there are still a few New Labour politicians left in the Labour Party).

Hope that answered your questions!

[Arvenia]

Also, I got more questions below (mostly since I might edit the platforms due to need for ideological accuracy).
Question 1: Based on this section from Wikipedia, does radical centrism appear to be supportive of both fiscal responsibility (balanced budget) and social welfare (welfare state)?
Question 2: Is regressive taxation similar to tax cuts?
Question 3: Regarding right-wing populism and left-wing populism, what would a centrist kind of populism be like (besides being anti-elitist)?
Question 4: What would mixed healthcare be like?
Question 5: What is the difference between Neo-Capitalism and Third Way?
Question 6: Can social democracy, social liberalism and even Third Way identify themselves with both right-wing and left-wing politics?

Question 1: Most likely yes, as any sort of centrist would be supportive of a fiscally responsible society while still guaranteeing people welfare.
Question 2: Technically, yes. Though a major difference between them is that with tax cuts, the government itself is making taxes smaller itself, but with regressive taxes the economy is always making taxes smaller because of some complicated economics I don't fully understand (I recommend you research it more yourself). For examples, tax cuts would be proposed by economic liberals and fiscal conservatives, while regressive taxes would be proposed by libertarians.
Question 3 Populism itself is an ideology that supports anti-elitism and more power to everyday people than a few select elites. The term itself isn't inherently left or right wing and has been used by both sides of the spectrum. A general idea of just populism is support of direct democracy, technocracy and meritocracy and responsible government. It can be intertwined with pirate politics in some cases. (This is quite a long answer, so just to note, populism is a pretty undefined ideology that takes on multiple forms depending on who is describing it).
Question 4: Mixed healthcare would have government run healthcare and private run healthcare. It depends on which is stronger by country. For some, private healthcare is more powerful, sometimes less and vice verse.
Question 5: Neo-capitalism is mostly just an economic ideology that focuses on some centrist, centre-right and centre-left fiscal policies, but doesn't deal with social issues. Third way is mostly the same with Neo-capitalism fiscally, but it includes socially centre-left policies in its doctrine.
Question 6 With social democracy, probably not but sometimes with social liberalism and In most cases with the third way. Social democracy is almost always consistently centre-left, and can never become more than centrist. An example of a moderate social Democratic Party is the A Just Russia party of Russia.
Social liberalism in most cases is considered centrist with some centre-left socioeconomic values, but can also be included in a centre-right party's agenda. An example of a centre-right social liberal party is the Moderate Party of Sweden or the We, The Citizens party of Portugal. The Third way can be considered mostly centrist, as it has centre to centre-right economic values and centre-left social values, making it compatible with both the left and right wings. An example of a large third way movement was the New Labour Party proposed by Tony Blair, which had the third way as its core ideology. (That movement is now defunct, but there are still a few New Labour politicians left in the Labour Party).

Hope that answered your questions!

Looks great! Although I am still looking for a right-leaning form of social democracy (since I plan for Amanda Benásquez to be fiscally centre-right), while also wondering what centrist populism would be like.

[Anatoliyanskiy]

Question 1: Most likely yes, as any sort of centrist would be supportive of a fiscally responsible society while still guaranteeing people welfare.
Question 2: Technically, yes. Though a major difference between them is that with tax cuts, the government itself is making taxes smaller itself, but with regressive taxes the economy is always making taxes smaller because of some complicated economics I don't fully understand (I recommend you research it more yourself). For examples, tax cuts would be proposed by economic liberals and fiscal conservatives, while regressive taxes would be proposed by libertarians.
Question 3 Populism itself is an ideology that supports anti-elitism and more power to everyday people than a few select elites. The term itself isn't inherently left or right wing and has been used by both sides of the spectrum. A general idea of just populism is support of direct democracy, technocracy and meritocracy and responsible government. It can be intertwined with pirate politics in some cases. (This is quite a long answer, so just to note, populism is a pretty undefined ideology that takes on multiple forms depending on who is describing it).
Question 4: Mixed healthcare would have government run healthcare and private run healthcare. It depends on which is stronger by country. For some, private healthcare is more powerful, sometimes less and vice verse.
Question 5: Neo-capitalism is mostly just an economic ideology that focuses on some centrist, centre-right and centre-left fiscal policies, but doesn't deal with social issues. Third way is mostly the same with Neo-capitalism fiscally, but it includes socially centre-left policies in its doctrine.
Question 6 With social democracy, probably not but sometimes with social liberalism and In most cases with the third way. Social democracy is almost always consistently centre-left, and can never become more than centrist. An example of a moderate social Democratic Party is the A Just Russia party of Russia.
Social liberalism in most cases is considered centrist with some centre-left socioeconomic values, but can also be included in a centre-right party's agenda. An example of a centre-right social liberal party is the Moderate Party of Sweden or the We, The Citizens party of Portugal. The Third way can be considered mostly centrist, as it has centre to centre-right economic values and centre-left social values, making it compatible with both the left and right wings. An example of a large third way movement was the New Labour Party proposed by Tony Blair, which had the third way as its core ideology. (That movement is now defunct, but there are still a few New Labour politicians left in the Labour Party).

Hope that answered your questions!

Looks great! Although I am still looking for a right-leaning form of social democracy (since I plan for Amanda Benásquez to be fiscally centre-right), while also wondering what centrist populism would be like.

Well I'm afraid you're out of luck with making Amanda Benasquez centre-right if you keep social democracy in there, as social democracy just isn't compatible with centre-right politics. You could instead swap that ideology out for social liberalism or third way. Centrist populism itself as an ideology probably doesn't exist, as populism in general can be considered centrist. If this is for a change to the Revolutionary Centre Party, then I would suggest keeping that the same as populism is not really left or right. Hope that answered your questions a bit more!

[Arvenia]

Looks great! Although I am still looking for a right-leaning form of social democracy (since I plan for Amanda Benásquez to be fiscally centre-right), while also wondering what centrist populism would be like.

Well I'm afraid you're out of luck with making Amanda Benasquez centre-right if you keep social democracy in there, as social democracy just isn't compatible with centre-right politics. You could instead swap that ideology out for social liberalism or third way. Centrist populism itself as an ideology probably doesn't exist, as populism in general can be considered centrist. If this is for a change to the Revolutionary Centre Party, then I would suggest keeping that the same as populism is not really left or right. Hope that answered your questions a bit more!

I think I can make Amanda neo-capitalist with a social liberal twist. That might work.

[Hanshire]

Hanshire supports the National Socialist Party (NSP). We reserve the right to change our vote if we so choose but will back the NSP until further notice.

[Arvenia]

Hanshire supports the National Socialist Party (NSP). We reserve the right to change our vote if we so choose but will back the NSP until further notice.

William Kenway thanks Hanshire for endorsing his party.

[Hanshire]

Hanshire supports the National Socialist Party (NSP). We reserve the right to change our vote if we so choose but will back the NSP until further notice.

William Kenway thanks Hanshire for endorsing his party.

Is the nation able to send financial support to the campaign?

[Arvenia]

William Kenway thanks Hanshire for endorsing his party.

Is the nation able to send financial support to the campaign?

I don't know. You mostly endorse a candidate (or multiple through your own parties).

[Hanshire]

Is the nation able to send financial support to the campaign?

I don't know. You mostly endorse a candidate (or multiple through your own parties).

Hanshire gives $45,000 to boost William Kenway's campaign

[Arvenia]

I don't know. You mostly endorse a candidate (or multiple through your own parties).

Hanshire gives $45,000 to boost William Kenway's campaign

William Kenway thanks Hanshire again for funding his campaign.

[Anatoliyanskiy]

Hanshire gives $45,000 to boost William Kenway's campaign

William Kenway thanks Hanshire again for funding his campaign.

I don't know your nations foreign policy, but that seems a little sketchy. I mean, that is technically a foreign country possibly rigging the vote right there. Though it probably isn't the same as per say a company in your nation donating money though. Eh, I guess it doesn't really matter, just seems suspicious.

anyhow I have some questions for parties/candidates.

Question 1: How does Michael Wang hope to aid the environment as stated in his platform but continue to have a strong military? Doesn't that seem contradictory?
Question 2: How does Dan Gupta and Leon Ferdinand hope to differentiate their platforms, even though they are quite similar as are the parties they are the candidates for?
Question 3: Similar to Question 2, how does Earl Gomez wish to distinguish their platforms from other right-wing candidates such as Michael Wang and John Greatwall?

[Hanshire]

William Kenway thanks Hanshire again for funding his campaign.

I don't know your nations foreign policy, but that seems a little sketchy. I mean, that is technically a foreign country possibly rigging the vote right there. Though it probably isn't the same as per say a company in your nation donating money though. Eh, I guess it doesn't really matter, just seems suspicious.

anyhow I have some questions for parties/candidates.

Question 1: How does Michael Wang hope to aid the environment as stated in his platform but continue to have a strong military? Doesn't that seem contradictory?
Question 2: How does Dan Gupta and Leon Ferdinand hope to differentiate their platforms, even though they are quite similar as are the parties they are the candidates for?
Question 3: Similar to Question 2, how does Earl Gomez wish to distinguish their platforms from other right-wing candidates such as Michael Wang and John Greatwall?

We are not rigging an election. We are simply backing who we belive in. Arvenia gave us public permission to help fund the campaign.

[Arvenia]

I don't know your nations foreign policy, but that seems a little sketchy. I mean, that is technically a foreign country possibly rigging the vote right there. Though it probably isn't the same as per say a company in your nation donating money though. Eh, I guess it doesn't really matter, just seems suspicious.

anyhow I have some questions for parties/candidates.

Question 1: How does Michael Wang hope to aid the environment as stated in his platform but continue to have a strong military? Doesn't that seem contradictory?
Question 2: How does Dan Gupta and Leon Ferdinand hope to differentiate their platforms, even though they are quite similar as are the parties they are the candidates for?
Question 3: Similar to Question 2, how does Earl Gomez wish to distinguish their platforms from other right-wing candidates such as Michael Wang and John Greatwall?

We are not rigging an election. We are simply backing who we belive in. Arvenia gave us public permission to help fund the campaign.

There's a twist actually, since most parties in this election would rather want private funding. The NSP and the ACP favours public funding. Your funding is an exception.

[Hanshire]

We are not rigging an election. We are simply backing who we belive in. Arvenia gave us public permission to help fund the campaign.

There's a twist actually, since most parties in this election would rather want private funding. The NSP and the ACP favours public funding. Your funding is an exception.

That makes sense. When is election date?