Second Galapagos Parliament Elections (Now Closed)

[Southeast Marajarbia]

This is a message from the Government of Southeast Marajarbia:

Following the Occupation of the Galapagos (OOC: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=511139), new Parliamentary elections are taking place. With a total of 500 seats available for the taking by 3 influential political parties, it is up to the voter to decide who wins, and whoever wins the most votes wins the majority, with the party that comes in second also winning seats in the hundreds.


So far, there are 3 political parties, and they are:

1) The People's Liberation Party- A popular political party that has a large amount of anti-Global Alliance support due to promises on independence from the GA despite the GA handover not being made official until after the election.

2) The Liberal Capitalist Party- a Political Party full of moderate Marajarbian Liberals that lean towards Capitalism, but are avid Democratic Socialists that both support handing the Galapagos over to the Global Alliance to make sure that it becomes a Tourist Paradise, and support peaceful diplomatic efforts in things such as Trade.

3) The LibCom Party- An Olpenese Political Party that supports pretty much the same as the Liberal Capitalists, but follows the ideals of South Olpen, a Communist Democracy.

So far, these 3 parties above are made up of immigrants and Galapagosians, in order to represent each of them freely and fairly as official Global Alliance citizens, and as the beneficiaries of true democracy.

OOC Reminder: The winner this time is not going to be chosen by the Galapagos due to themselves being granted the ability to and choosing one of the losing parties with less votes than the winning party during the first elections back in March.

[The Territories of Sealand]

'What has been the biggest problem in the Galapagos in recent times is that the people want to be independent without the GA involved, and the occupation does not want that, as they may have had good intentions in rebuilding, but they have never really had that much widespread support because of anti-GA sentiment, which was confirmed among protesters when a military base was built by the occupiers. This resulted in an ongoing independence movement, but the GLA has made a mess of these independence movements due to their fascist, racist and terrorist views gathering support. Now that the GLA in decline, we need a party to represent a liberal, friendly independence movement that will not result in the GLA or GA rule, both of which are against our interests. We will be friendly with our former occupiers, as the mistake that many have made before us is that we must force our occupiers out. This is untrue. They must be willing to let us go, and they must know that we are ready to be free and democratic, and this is the only way that that can happen. We are not terrorists, and, unlike the Liberal Capitalists, who, against the people's will, want you to be a part of the GA, we know what the Galapagos have wanted for months, which is why we have been so popular. This is why, for the sake of the Galapagos and national stability, you must vote for the PLP.'

-the PLP.

[Lacienia]

OOC: Why is there no conservative party?

[Southeast Marajarbia]

OOC: Why is there no conservative party?

OOC: The Liberal Capitalists are the Conservative party, due to the fact that they have moderate Liberals, and there are plenty of moderate Liberals in U.S politics.

[Southeast Marajarbia]

Citizens of the Galapagos, the Liberal Capitalist Party would officially like to state their plans for the nation. First off, after the Handover, we will make the Galapagos independent at a slow pace, by first giving it autonomy to rule itself under the Protection of the Global Alliance. The second thing we will do is work with our allies in the LibCom party and PLP on creating a better political and economic future for the Galapagos, in which there will be no war and high trade. We will also make sure that diplomatic relations between the Galapagos and other nations are secured, that new wonders of the world are developed, and that democracy stays true to its cause. We only wish for a peaceful Galapagos under GA Protection that can run itself, and for the Galapagos to experience a multi-party democratic process that does not fall in line with what can be defined as complete and total terrorism in the form of the GLA.

-The Liberal Capitalist Party.

[The Territories of Sealand]

Citizens of the Galapagos, the Liberal Capitalist Party would officially like to state their plans for the nation. First off, after the Handover, we will make the Galapagos independent at a slow pace, by first giving it autonomy to rule itself under the Protection of the Global Alliance. The second thing we will do is work with our allies in the LibCom party and PLP on creating a better political and economic future for the Galapagos, in which there will be no war and high trade. We will also make sure that diplomatic relations between the Galapagos and other nations are secured, that new wonders of the world are developed, and that democracy stays true to its cause. We only wish for a peaceful Galapagos under GA Protection that can run itself, and for the Galapagos to experience a multi-party democratic process that does not fall in line with what can be defined as complete and total terrorism in the form of the GLA.

-The Liberal Capitalist Party.

I'm afraid that the majority in the Galapagos do not want to be a part of the GA, and so, if the PLP were to become the ruling party, then we will apply to NATO and co-operate with our former enemies there, as the memories of occupation have left a desire of separation from the GA. The consequence of a partial-GA administration would result in a potentially catastrophic instability due to these feelings failing to manifest in the election, which could result in an authoritarian nation to the likes of the GLA and the Freedom Party. While a slow independence may have seemed like it could have worked to the occupiers, the truth is that we want independence now, and they just don't want to be a part of the GA, believing this to be counter-intuitive. I'm not saying that this is correct or that we will not co-operate with our former occupiers, it's just that, for the sake of Galapagosian politics and the stability, and thus the prosperity of the country depends on finding an organisation based on international support without the GA, which we have to accept, possibly forever if opinions never change. The chaos of the occupation and the near conflict caused as a result only comes to show why terrorist organisations cannot be seen engaging in international affairs, and to vote for PLP is the only way to avoid this, whether the threat is from the Freedom Party, the GLA, or otherwise, I'm sure our conservative friends will understand this.

- the PLP

[Southeast Marajarbia]

Citizens of the Galapagos, the Liberal Capitalist Party would officially like to state their plans for the nation. First off, after the Handover, we will make the Galapagos independent at a slow pace, by first giving it autonomy to rule itself under the Protection of the Global Alliance. The second thing we will do is work with our allies in the LibCom party and PLP on creating a better political and economic future for the Galapagos, in which there will be no war and high trade. We will also make sure that diplomatic relations between the Galapagos and other nations are secured, that new wonders of the world are developed, and that democracy stays true to its cause. We only wish for a peaceful Galapagos under GA Protection that can run itself, and for the Galapagos to experience a multi-party democratic process that does not fall in line with what can be defined as complete and total terrorism in the form of the GLA.

-The Liberal Capitalist Party.

I'm afraid that the majority in the Galapagos do not want to be a part of the GA, and so, if the PLP were to become the ruling party, then we will apply to NATO and co-operate with our former enemies there, as the memories of occupation have left a desire of separation from the GA. The consequence of a partial-GA administration would result in a potentially catastrophic instability due to these feelings failing to manifest in the election, which could result in an authoritarian nation to the likes of the GLA and the Freedom Party. While a slow independence may have seemed like it could have worked to the occupiers, the truth is that we want independence now, and they just don't want to be a part of the GA, believing this to be counter-intuitive. I'm not saying that this is correct or that we will not co-operate with our former occupiers, it's just that, for the sake of Galapagosian politics and the stability, and thus the prosperity of the country depends on finding an organisation based on international support without the GA, which we have to accept, possibly forever if opinions never change. The chaos of the occupation and the near conflict caused as a result only comes to show why terrorist organisations cannot be seen engaging in international affairs, and to vote for PLP is the only way to avoid this, whether the threat is from the Freedom Party, the GLA, or otherwise, I'm sure our conservative friends will understand this.

- the PLP

In response to our comrades at the PLP, we are honored to work with them at creating a new Galapagos due to the polls stating a PLP victory. However, we still believe that the Galapagos should become independent slowly, but have autonomy within the GA to prove themselves of being able to become independent once again. We are sure that the PLP and Liberal Capitalists can and will create a better, peaceful future for the Galapagos.

OOC: The PLP currently has the majority, with the Liberal Capitalists close behind, so it looks like a majority vote is taking place. The LibComs are very far behind, but that only means less seats for them.

[The Territories of Sealand]

In response to our comrades at the PLP, we are honored to work with them at creating a new Galapagos due to the polls stating a PLP victory. However, we still believe that the Galapagos should become independent slowly, but have autonomy within the GA to prove themselves of being able to become independent once again. We are sure that the PLP and Liberal Capitalists can and will create a better, peaceful future for the Galapagos.

OOC: The PLP currently has the majority, with the Liberal Capitalists close behind, so it looks like a majority vote is taking place. The LibComs are very far behind, but that only means less seats for them.

We are pleased at the opportunities that lies ahead for the Galapagos, and although we believe that quick independence without the GA phase is the only way to quickly ensure that the Galapagos does not fall into rioting and radicalness once again, we both hope to establish a beacon of democracy in the Galapagos, and will establish a free, fair and prospering country.

[South Olpen]

Radio broadcasts,
”Hello my fellow Galapagosians!” rallies LibCom Galapagos Party leader, Sophia Gomes. “I imply you to vote, and vote for the LibComs. When elected, we will make your lives better by rebuilding industry while giving it to the people! The state, and by extension the people, will own 50% of all stocks. This will give the people final say over companies. We will also strive for a 5 year independence plan where by year 2, our people’s will finally be free. Vote for the LibComs of Galapagos.”

[The Territories of Sealand]

Our people's independence will be quick, and not in terms of months or years, but of days and weeks. What has been promised in years can by given very quickly, just by voting for us. The election has shown that we are capable of free and fair elections, so why delay independence? It merely makes no sense. What our conservative and communist friends haven't realised is that we are already ripe for independence. This has been shown by our early electoral success, and will continue to be proven with the people's desire for the Galapagos and the GA to be separate from each other. if we don't get it now. The people can file a complaint about big businesses, and because the IGRB is helping us rebuild just fine, and since we will work against monopolies, they can easily be brought to justice. There will still be capitalism, but our quality of life will skyrocket, and with a quick independence, there will be no riots slowing everything down. The PLP is the answer.

[Meretica]

Radio broadcasts,
”Hello my fellow Galapagosians!” rallies LibCom Galapagos Party leader, Sophia Gomes. “I imply you to vote, and vote for the LibComs. When elected, we will make your lives better by rebuilding industry while giving it to the people! The state, and by extension the people, will own 50% of all stocks. This will give the people final say over companies. We will also strive for a 5 year independence plan where by year 2, our people’s will finally be free. Vote for the LibComs of Galapagos.”

ISC: Several Meretican companies, especially private news organizations, offer the LibComs $16 million worth of free advertising. In exchange, these companies will help create jobs across the Galapagos if the LibComs win.

[Meretica]

Many Meretican politicians publicly endorse the LibComs and encourage the people of the Galapagos to vote for them.

[Southeast Marajarbia]

Many Southeast Marajarbian citizens endorse both the Liberal Capitalists and LibComs as the best hope for the future of the Galapagos, and many Marajarbian companies publicly sponsor both parties with millions of dollars in advertisements and support.

[The Territories of Sealand]

We will make the Galapagos stronger than before, by strengthening relations with our wartime enemies, not joining the GA for political stability, getting rid of monopolies and giving big companies the same justice as small ones. We will run under an economic boom, the IGRB will rebuild the nation to greatness, and we will launch several peacekeeping and democracy-spreading missions in foreign wars. With the hardships of occupation, we will not join the GA until we are certain that we can do so without political instability.

[South Olpen]

OOC: Yeah, the communists have the support of big business. Wait...
IC: With the party being so close to overthrowing the PLP with the LibCaps, only one more think will happen.
”Galapagosians unite!” Sophia Gomez, party leader of the LibComs screamed “This war is not over yet! I implore upon you to vote for the Liberal Communist! We know that LibComs will win, because the LibComs are right! And as a Galapagosian of 47 years, I know we do what is right! Go out and vote! Vote against big businesses! Vote against those that kill the environment! Vote against those who wish to cripple the youth with death! Instead, go forth and vote for the Liberal Communist Party!”

[South Olpen]

”My fellow Galapagosians!” bellows Sophia Gomez “The LibCaps and LibComs have formed a coalition! We will win this election with our democratic socialist comrades! We implore you to vote for either the LibCaps or LibComs! This glorious coalition of ideologies will serve only one purpose! To help you, every single Galopogosian! Please, vote for the mighty flag of the Two Star Coalition! Long live Galapagos and long live the Galaposians!”

[Southeast Marajarbia]

”My fellow Galapagosians!” bellows Sophia Gomez “The LibCaps and LibComs have formed a coalition! We will win this election with our democratic socialist comrades! We implore you to vote for either the LibCaps or LibComs! This glorious coalition of ideologies will serve only one purpose! To help you, every single Galopogosian! Please, vote for the mighty flag of the Two Star Coalition! Long live Galapagos and long live the Galaposians!”

With over 45 votes, the Liberal Capitalists declare victory as the election is certified for the new coalition. This officially makes the Galapagos a GA Protectorate with an autonomous government and Pro-GA parliament. Immediately, the new constitution is voted on, with every Liberal Capitalist unanimously voting Aye.

[Global Alliance-Military]

OOC: I find the LibCap-LibCom coalition slightly unrealistic. The only reason they're forming a coalition is to become a GA protectorate, which is not a reason to form a coalition.

[Southeast Marajarbia]

OOC: I find the LibCap-LibCom coalition slightly unrealistic. The only reason they're forming a coalition is to become a GA protectorate, which is not a reason to form a coalition.

OOC: It is not only that, but also because both parties agree with each other on many different political issues and how to solve them.

[South Olpen]

OOC: I find the LibCap-LibCom coalition slightly unrealistic. The only reason they're forming a coalition is to become a GA protectorate, which is not a reason to form a coalition.

OOC: It is not only that, but also because both parties agree with each other on many different political issues and how to solve them.

OOC: Yeah. The only thing that the two parties disagree on, I assume, would be how companies should be run, specifically by who they should be run by. But other than that, the two parties are practically a copy and paste of one another.

[Global Alliance-Military]

OOC: I find the LibCap-LibCom coalition slightly unrealistic. The only reason they're forming a coalition is to become a GA protectorate, which is not a reason to form a coalition.

OOC: It is not only that, but also because both parties agree with each other on many different political issues and how to solve them.

Alright. Democratic socialists and communists can and have worked together, but that probably isn't the same for communists and the capitalist-leaning.

Big business does support the LibComs for some reason though, so I guess it's fine.

OOC: It is not only that, but also because both parties agree with each other on many different political issues and how to solve them.

OOC: Yeah. The only thing that the two parties disagree on, I assume, would be how companies should be run, specifically by who they should be run by. But other than that, the two parties are practically a copy and paste of one another.

In that case, they should just be one party. Making them two parties makes it look like (and makes it) an easy power grab.

[Southeast Marajarbia]

OOC: It is not only that, but also because both parties agree with each other on many different political issues and how to solve them.

OOC: Yeah. The only thing that the two parties disagree on, I assume, would be how companies should be run, specifically by who they should be run by. But other than that, the two parties are practically a copy and paste of one another.

OOC: IDK about you, but I think about it like this. Private corporations are private, and thus are run by individuals, not the state. This only happens while public companies are run by the state and big corporations (such as social media) are broken up into individual companies that are privately owned and yet publicly monitored. That is a good way to solve what is a big issue, in my opinion.

[South Olpen]

OOC: Yeah. The only thing that the two parties disagree on, I assume, would be how companies should be run, specifically by who they should be run by. But other than that, the two parties are practically a copy and paste of one another.

OOC: IDK about you, but I think about it like this. Private corporations are private, and thus are run by individuals, not the state. This only happens while public companies are run by the state and big corporations (such as social media) are broken up into individual companies that are privately owned and yet publicly monitored. That is a good way to solve what is a big issue, in my opinion.

OOC: I believe that corporations should make their own decisions for profit, but I also think they need to pull off a wiring act between getting money and being more than fair to the individual. In my nation, that’s achieved by the government having final say over corporate decision, but hey, what do I know.

[The Military State of the Galapagos]

OOC: IDK about you, but I think about it like this. Private corporations are private, and thus are run by individuals, not the state. This only happens while public companies are run by the state and big corporations (such as social media) are broken up into individual companies that are privately owned and yet publicly monitored. That is a good way to solve what is a big issue, in my opinion.

OOC: I believe that corporations should make their own decisions for profit, but I also think they need to pull off a wiring act between getting money and being more than fair to the individual. In my nation, that’s achieved by the government having final say over corporate decision, but hey, what do I know.

OOC: The Galapagos was literally built on anti-communism just saying you are not winning yourself any more popularity with your whole communist agenda thingy

[South Olpen]

OOC: I believe that corporations should make their own decisions for profit, but I also think they need to pull off a wiring act between getting money and being more than fair to the individual. In my nation, that’s achieved by the government having final say over corporate decision, but hey, what do I know.

OOC: The Galapagos was literally built on anti-communism just saying you are not winning yourself any more popularity with your whole communist agenda thingy

OOC: I know that, but we did win.