Liberal Democratic Party [NSG Senate]

[Geilinor]

Vote on LD-TR Merger Ends in 27 hours
Yes: 8
No: 2
The TR has ended their vote already because they had a unanimous for, and we seem to have an overwhelming majority.

[Fulflood]

Crap, have I been too late for declaring my candidacy? I was going to do so last night (talked with MV about it), but my internet turned off.

If it's OK, I declare my candidacy now.

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Views on stuff:

HEALTH -
Maintain universal healthcare.
Ensure operations can be performed on time.
Establish free dental and medical check-ups, especially for children.
Establish free cancer screenings.

DEFENCE -
You probably wouldn't like it if I was defence minister, as I kinda support disarmament and stuff. However, if you also are a pacifist, I'm probably the right choice.

BUSINESS SAFETY -
Err... I support safe businesses. I mean, not so safe as to generate apathy or stunt economic growth, but still pretty safe. I'd want to enact some laws on pollution especially.

[Divair]

The TR has ended their vote already because they had a unanimous for, and we seem to have an overwhelming majority.

*cough* end it early *cough*

[Beta Test]

My policies on issues.

HEALTH
Support government healthcare but private option should be available
Completely free dental care
Localised and decentralised health, with important services being readily available
Free cancer screenings
Abortion on demand, free for rape and medical needs
Marijuana legalized and taxed

DEFENCE
Maintain a defence force for defence
Small military, Aurentina doesn't need a large one
Opposed to NATO membership

BUSINESS SAFETY
Introduce corporate manslaughter law
Establish regular reviews of business safety nationwide
Legally require compensation for victims

[Soviet Canuckistan]

My policies on the issues facing the ministries:

HEALTH
Allow for private health care but still having government-provided universal healthcare
To have 2 free dental checkups and cleanings per citizen per year
To have 1 free eye examination and 1 new pair of glasses every 5 years for every citizen
To make sure that over 90% of the Aurentine population is within 30 minutes of a hospital or clinic
Emphasizing preventative care such as screenings for diseases and making them free to people who are at risk of developing those diseases
Heavy taxation of tobacco to discourage use so as to prevent disease
Allowing marijuana for medical use
Cheaper pharmaceuticals, especially for orphan drugs
Safe injection sites for drug users to reduce deaths and disease transmission
Free contraceptives
Free yearly checkup for all Aurentines

DEFENCE
To maintain a small but strong military for Aurentina that focuses on defence
Increased funding for naval and air forces for patrol of Aurentina's coasts
Against NATO membership

BUSINESS SAFETY
To make sure that businesses are accountable for workplace accidents and their consequences instead of taxpayers
To enforce strict controls on exposure to harmful substances in the workplace
To make sure that whistleblowers won't be punished for exposing unsafe work conditions
Grants for small businesses that exceed expectations for worker safety so that they may continue to do so
A strict no-tolerance approach for large and medium businesses that violate worker safety laws including heavy fines and prosecution

[Maklohi Vai]

The merger vote ends in 9 hours, at which point I, as co-OP, give Divair permission to ask for the archival of this thread if neither Geilinor nor I are online. He may cite this as proof of my permission.

As soon as that ends, or at least as soon as we can manage, we'll open the floor for ministry elections. Anyone who still wishes to announce their candidacy may do so. We have three positions: Defense, Business Safety, and Health. Current candidates are:
Soviet Canuckistan
Dunstan
Fulflood
Geilinor
Beta Test
Costa Alegria

[Geilinor]

HEALTH
Allow for private health care but still having government-provided, universal healthcare.
Make sure that all Aurentines can reach a clinic or hospital.
Emphasizing preventative care such as screenings for diseases.
Heavy taxation of tobacco to discourage use.
Legalize and tax marijuana.
Cheaper pharmaceuticals.
Safe injection sites for drug users to reduce deaths and disease transmission.
Free contraceptives.
Free abortion in cases of rape or medical necessity.
Free dental and optical care.
Reduce wait times for surgeries.
Encourage people to get at least one regular checkup per year.
Make sure that hospitals have enough capacity.
Free cancer screenings.

DEFENCE
To maintain a policy of armed neutrality(Swiss-style).
Against NATO membership to preserve neutrality.
Keep military spending at or below 2% of GDP.
Women in front-line combat roles.
Oppose chemical and biological weapons.
Diplomacy-first policy.

BUSINESS SAFETY
To make sure that businesses are accountable are held accountable for accidents.
Anti-pollution laws.
Tax benefits for companies which exceed worker safety standards.
Prosecute businesses that violate worker safety laws.

[Geilinor]

Divair is pestering me to end the merger vote early. I'll end it if we get some motions. The vote will end in 20 minutes if there's no input. Divair and Ainin are going to make the party thread and archive the LD and TR threads today.

[Maklohi Vai]

I motion to end the vote on the merger early.

[Soviet Canuckistan]

I motion to end the vote on the merger early.

Seconded

[The Licentian Isles]

I motion to end the vote on the merger early.

Seconded

I vote Yes, and third this, if either are really necessary.

[Divair]

The NDP has been formed. The HQ is located here:
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=262658


This HQ will be archived. Do NOT post any further.

[Soviet Canuckistan]

If we have a new HQ, how will the ministry voting work?

[Divair]

If we have a new HQ, how will the ministry voting work?

We're archiving the LD and TR threads. We'll have the member lists. Nothing changes.

[Soviet Canuckistan]

If we have a new HQ, how will the ministry voting work?

We're archiving the LD and TR threads. We'll have the member lists. Nothing changes.

OK then

[Beta Test]

Goodbye Liberal Democrats. I will always remember you.

[Fulflood]

Yeah, bye. It's sad to see the party I've been with from its birth die, but I hope the NDP can be a good successor.