[The Senate] Communist Party of Galatea—Maoist

[Roosevetania]

I thought communists supported uniting in an international brotherhood...

[Socialist Nordia]

I thought communists supported uniting in an international brotherhood...

Yes. But NATO is an imperialist organisation, and the EU is inherently capitalist. Imperialism and capitalism are like the top 2 things Maoists hate.

[Socialist Nordia]

So, does the party have any plans for elections? Also, should I try writing some ideas for a platform?

[MERIZoC]

So, does the party have any plans for elections? Also, should I try writing some ideas for a platform?

Ay, sorry I've been kinda busy recently. By elections do you mean internal ones? I suppose we could but we probably want a constitution first. If you have platform ideas, go for it. I have a few ideas floating around but if someone could actually turn them into policy points that'd be good. And SovCan and I are brainstorming a paramilitary at the moment.

Some platform/party ideas:

Support a universal housing program

Support rural healthcare and infrastructure initiatives—recruit rural doctors and make them part of the party structure

Fund foreign armed groups like PKK/YPG and Naxals


Just off the top of my head

[Osea 767]

I'd like to join your party, if no one minds.

[Socialist Nordia]

Welcome aboard Osea 767

By the way guys, how’s this for a foreign policy?

The Communist Party of Galatea—Maoist:

1. Stands against imperialism in all its forms;
2. Opposes entry into or cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation;
3. Condemns the foreign policy actions of the United States and it’s Western allies;
4. Refuses to recognise sanctions against North Korea, Cuba, and other developing anti-Western States;
5. Stands in solidarity with the YPG and PKK in Syria and Turkey;
6. Demands a boycott of Israel in response to the illegal occupation of Palestinian territory;
7. Opposes entry into the European Union;
8. Recognises the need to build a foreign policy that allows for good relations with our neighbors and the world, while maintaining Galatean self-sufficiency and freedom from imperialism.

[MERIZoC]

Welcome, Osea

Welcome aboard Osea 767

By the way guys, how’s this for a foreign policy?

The Communist Party of Galatea—Maoist:

1. Stands against imperialism in all its forms;
2. Opposes entry into or cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation;
3. Condemns the foreign policy actions of the United States and it’s Western allies;
4. Refuses to recognise sanctions against North Korea, Cuba, and other developing anti-Western States;
5. Stands in solidarity with the YPG and PKK in Syria and Turkey;
6. Demands a boycott of Israel in response to the illegal occupation of Palestinian territory;
7. Opposes entry into the European Union;
8. Recognises the need to build a foreign policy that allows for good relations with our neighbors and the world, while maintaining Galatean self-sufficiency and freedom from imperialism.

Too embellished, imo. I think the platform should be like concrete proposals, not just statements of values or intent, you feel?

[Socialist Nordia]

Welcome, Osea

Welcome aboard Osea 767

By the way guys, how’s this for a foreign policy?

The Communist Party of Galatea—Maoist:

1. Stands against imperialism in all its forms;
2. Opposes entry into or cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation;
3. Condemns the foreign policy actions of the United States and it’s Western allies;
4. Refuses to recognise sanctions against North Korea, Cuba, and other developing anti-Western States;
5. Stands in solidarity with the YPG and PKK in Syria and Turkey;
6. Demands a boycott of Israel in response to the illegal occupation of Palestinian territory;
7. Opposes entry into the European Union;
8. Recognises the need to build a foreign policy that allows for good relations with our neighbors and the world, while maintaining Galatean self-sufficiency and freedom from imperialism.

Too embellished, imo. I think the platform should be like concrete proposals, not just statements of values or intent, you feel?

Yeah, I get what you’re saying.

[Maklohi Vai]

Good luck!

[MERIZoC]

Drew up a rough constitution. Chose to make leadership two people cause we're pretty small, if people really see the need for a third we can add it.

Leadership:
The CGP—M shall be lead by the General Secretary, who shall serve as parliamentary leader and chairman. He/she shall be assisted by the Deputy Secretary, who shall step in as a substitute whenever the General Secretary is incapable of fulfilling his or her duties. Together, these two will be responsible for negotiating coalitions and determining whips.

Leadership elections shall be held every 2 months, or whenever a vacancy must be filled. Any member may submit their name for either position. The vote will be conducted through an IRV method.

Whips:
1 line whips—Recommendation, no penalty for disobeying
2 line whips—Strongly suggested, voting counter to too many of these may result in expulsion from party
3 line whips—Mandated. Voting against one is grounds for immediate expulsion.


Amendments:
Amendments to constitution or budget may be presented at any time. If an amendment gets at least two sponsors, the chairman shall hold a vote on it.

Tired as fuck so if this is missing anything lmk

[Socialist Nordia]

I like it. Short, sweet, and to the point.

[Osea 767]

I agree. Good work.

[MERIZoC]

If there are no objections to this anytime soon, we'll pass it automatically and start leadership elections?

[Communist Party of Galatea-Maoist]

We will now be holding elections for the positions of General Secretary and Deputy Secretary. Any party member may put their name forward. You have 48 hours.

[MERIZoC]

I will run for General Secretary

[United Provinces of Atlantica]

I'll run for Deputy Secretary.

[Osea 767]

I have no interest in a leadership position, though I do intend to do what I can for the party. I assume that, with no other candidates, the two current candidates will be automatically confirmed?

[MERIZoC]

Yeah, we'll just do automatic confirmation.

[MERIZoC]

Just a reminder that tribunal elections are coming up soon, so be ready to vote in those. A TG regarding strategy will be sent out for that once voting begins.

[Osea 767]

Right, thanks.

[The Union of the West]

Sign me up!

[MERIZoC]

Sign me up!

Nice, welcome!

[Zurkerx]

Sign me up!

Welcome back!

[NSG Senate Administrators]

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[The Union of the West]

Sign me up!

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Thanks! It's good to be back