Embassy of The Leftist Assembly | September 2022 Election

[Llorens]

General election - Secretary & General Assembly

The results of The Leftist Assembly's March 2020 general election, with voting from 11 to 14 March, were as follows:

Secretary

Llorens - 21
Greylyn - 20

General Assembly (7 seats)

As there were only 7 candidates, confirmation votes were held for each.

Podria: 34-7
Kavagrad: 38-3
Wascoitan: 35-6
Kongoland: 31-10
Argentigrad: 33-8
Delphinium Pulchra: 31-10
Rhineland Ruhr and Alsace Lorraine: 32-9

Confirmation polls - Cabinet & Supreme Court

As Secretary, I appointed the new Cabinet and Supreme Court. The results of the confirmation polls, with voting from 16 to 19 March, were as follows:

Cabinet

Kavagrad for Vice Secretary: 35-1
Greylyn for Minister of Foreign Affairs: 32-4
Nottinhaps for Minister of Information: 36-0
Podria for Minister of Recruitment: 32-4
Burninati0n for Co-Minister of Roleplay: 33-3
The Final Horseman for Co-Minister of Roleplay: 34-2

Supreme Court

Cedoria for Justice: 35-1
Illyrian States for Justice: 34-2
New Arkados for Justice: 33-3

With all three branches of government set for the new three-month term, we will work together to continue the strength and prosperity of our region. The legislative queue is already lengthening, and numerous exciting events like the Culture Competitions are coming up; join us to get in on the action!

In solidarity,
Secretary Llorens of The Leftist Assembly

[Llorens]

The Leftist Assembly & the Revolutionary Republic of The Communist Bloc

Joint Statement on Moderation in the Democratic Socialist Assembly

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Read the statement here.

The Leftist Assembly & the Revolutionary Republic of The Communist Bloc
Joint Statement on Moderation in the Democratic Socialist Assembly
2 April 2020

The governments of The Communist Bloc and The Leftist Assembly are extremely concerned by the ongoing tensions between the Democratic Socialist Assembly and The Internationale concerning Discord server moderation in the former. With the recent development that both regions are considering the closure of their mutual embassy, and that the Democratic Socialist Assembly may potentially depart from the NSLeft, we are collectively compelled to urge all parties to take a step back, pause and reconsider their actions.

The Solidarity Pact of the NSLeft was formed in 2016 in light of the collective desire across the left-wing community of NationStates to have a united pan-leftist body representing all of our interests and bringing our regions closer together. This should never impede upon the sovereignty of each region to determine its own rules and members, but it created a fundamental understanding that each community should uphold the tenets of pan-leftism in its own ranks.

We feel that the actions of certain members of the Democratic Socialist Assembly, specifically in relation to the moderation of its Discord server, have brought this issue of unity and pan-leftism into the spotlight. Pan-leftism does not mean that we cannot vehemently disagree with one another’s viewpoints, but we must be given the opportunity to do so in a welcoming environment for those who are willing to participate in a constructive manner. Furthermore, we hold that pan-leftism means that all leftists who do not express discriminatory, racist, homophobic, or otherwise oppressive views should be treated with the same respect. Pan-leftism means we cannot deny this respect to ‘tankies’, ‘libs’, or any others on the grounds that they aren’t ‘genuine leftists’. This, in itself, is sectarian and against the principles that this alliance seeks to foster.

We implore the Discord server moderation team of the Democratic Socialist Assembly to amend its rules to ban the use of redbaiting and highly sectarian behaviour, akin to that of our own regions, in order to restore the principle of pan-leftism. We would be willing to have our own server administration teams discuss such measures if the region is interested. Both The Communist Bloc and The Leftist Assembly have had experiences dealing with sectarianism in the past, and we are more than happy to assist our comrades in learning to combat it in both its intentional and subconscious forms. Moreover, we encourage the idea that Discord server administrators and moderators, while free to have their own beliefs, should not allow ideological alignment to cloud their judgement when dealing with toxic arguments or discussions.

We are all united in our opposition to capitalism in all its forms and must stand together to strengthen our voice. Our governments fear that the potential closure of embassies or an exit from the NSLeft by any of its member regions will jeopardise activity, membership, and solidarity across the left of NationStates. We must stand strong if we are to encourage a united left across the game.

We all signed the Solidarity Pact acknowledging that should we ever disagree, solutions would be sought diplomatically. While we understand that the governments of The Internationale and the Democratic Socialist Assembly have spoken to each other privately, we urge them to consider a discussion with the wider alliance of the NSLeft, moderated by an independent mediator.

We must strive for an approach that will preserve pan-leftism. The NSLeft is better together.

Signed,

Llorens, Secretary, The Leftist Assembly
Kavagrad, Vice Secretary, The Leftist Assembly
Greylyn, Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Leftist Assembly
Angelina Lotara Zurchli, First Minister, The Revolutionary Republic of The Communist Bloc
Nathaniel Kuznetsov-Penrose, Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Revolutionary Republic of The Communist Bloc
Martyn Kiryu, Speaker of the Legislative Committee, The Revolutionary Republic of The Communist Bloc

[Kaystein]

As the Delegate of Auraelia I wholeheartedly support the Democratic Socialist Assembly's right to pursue it's sovereign self-interest and would should it decide that leaving this bloc is for the best I'm certain I'll not be alone in offering the DSA support should it seek out new allies.

[Kavagrad]

General election - Secretary & General Assembly

The results of The Leftist Assembly's September 2020 general election, with voting from 11 to 14 September, were as follows:

Secretary

Kavagrad was confirmed 37-0, with 4 abstentions.

19th General Assembly (6 seats)

There were 8 candidates, with 6 elected under a plurality-at-large voting system.

Antinios: 38
Nangka: 38
Wascoitan: 31
Sincadenas: 29
Dyl: 26
New Samon: 24
Talao: 17
Indian Socialist Commune: 6

As a result, Antinios, Nangka, Wascoitan, Sincadenas, Dyl, and New Samon were elected to the General Assembly.

Confirmation polls - Cabinet & Supreme Court

As Secretary, I nominated the 1st Kavagrad Cabinet and 19th Supreme Court. The results of the confirmation polls, with voting from 16 to 19 September, were as follows:

Cabinet

Antinios for Minister of Foreign Affairs: 30-2 (3 absentions)
Greylyn for Minister of Information: 32-0 (3 abstentions)
Sincadenas for Minister of Recruitment: 33-0 (2 abstentions)
Podria for Minister of Roleplay: 28-2 (5 abstentions)
Wascoitan for Minister of Community Affairs: 31-1 (3 abstentions)

Supreme Court

Libertasnia for Justice: 31-1 (3 abstentions)
Illyrian States for Justice: 27-1 (7 abstentions)
Vandensia for Justice: 25-3 (7 abstentions)

Our government will now move forward with our community-based priorities to make TLA a better place to be for all Assemblians.

Unity in Diversity!

Secretary Kavagrad of The Leftist Assembly

[Tinhampton]

Congratulations etc. I take it that "Dyl" is Dyl Pickle from TRR (and TSP - maybe TNP, I can't remember)?

[Leftist Assembly Founder]

December 2021 Secretarial Election

The results of The Leftist Assembly's December 2021 Secretarial election, with voting from 11 to 14 December, were as follows:

Secretary

1st Round

Total Votes - 37

Super Awesome Fun Times - 22
Asturies-Llion - 5
Zambordia - 2
Radio Free TLA - 2
Croatian SSR - 1
Bruze - 1
Flavor community aka flavortown - 1
Republic of a united Ireland - 0

Seek Other Candidate - 3

Super Awesome Fun Times was duly elected as Secretary with a majority on the first count.

Confirmation polls - Cabinet & Supreme Court

The new Secretary nominated the new Cabinet and 24th Supreme Court. The results of the confirmation vote, with voting from 19 to 22 December, were as follows:

1st Super Awesome Fun Times Cabinet

Dyl for Vice-Secretary: 27-1
Dyl for Minister of Community Affairs: 25-2
Kavagrad for Minister of Foreign Affairs: 27-0
Ghillemear for Minister of Information: 26-1
The Final Horseman for Minister of Recruitment: 24-3
Podria for Co-Minister of Roleplay: 26-1
Callid for Co-Minister of Roleplay: 26-1

24th Supreme Court

Eloren for Standing Justice: 26-1
South Miruva for Standing Justice: 25-2
New Samon for Standing Justice: 26-1
Silverfish37 for Alternate Justice: 25-2

Justice South Miruva was subsequently elected as Chief Justice of the 24th Supreme Court after an unopposed internal election.

Unity in Diversity!

Kavagrad - Founder & Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Leftist Assembly

[Great Algerstonia]

Since when do communists have elections

[Llorens]

Since when do communists have elections

We don't, Kavagrad just made up all of this.

[Great Algerstonia]

Since when do communists have elections

We don't, Kavagrad just made up all of this.

Knew it!

[Kavagrad]

Since when do communists have elections

We don't, Kavagrad just made up all of this.

Just because you're retired, doesn't mean you can just reveal all of our secrets like this. Smh

[Quebecshire]

Since when do communists have elections

Obviously they don't, their regions aren't ascended enough to understand true internet (twice daily!) democracy. It's clearly just a ploy and a trick, and I imagine they even forced you to remove the fascist symbolism that was on your flag until about 15 minutes ago as a part of their manipulative tactics.

Congrats to TLA's election winners

[Great Algerstonia]

Since when do communists have elections

Obviously they don't, their regions aren't ascended enough to understand true internet (twice daily!) democracy. It's clearly just a ploy and a trick, and I imagine they even forced you to remove the fascist symbolism that was on your flag until about 15 minutes ago as a part of their manipulative tactics.

Congrats to TLA's election winners

Informed in private, didn't know until then. Granted it is quite obscure.

[Great Algerstonia]

Since when do communists have elections

Obviously they don't, their regions aren't ascended enough to understand true internet (twice daily!) democracy. It's clearly just a ploy and a trick, and I imagine they even forced you to remove the fascist symbolism that was on your flag until about 15 minutes ago as a part of their manipulative tactics.

Congrats to TLA's election winners

But then again, given that you and your TGW friends hate me for no reason, you posted this in bad faith and didn't bother to inform me first. You wouldn't have done this to other people.

[Leftist Assembly Founder]

September 2022 Secretarial Election

The results of The Leftist Assembly's September 2022 Secretarial election, with voting from 11 to 14 September, were as follows:

1st Round

Kavagrad - 26
Yong - 7
Slavichistan - 2

Seek Other Candidate - 1

Comrade Kavagrad was therefore duly elected with a majority in the first round, and will now serve his fourth term as Secretary of The Leftist Assembly.

Unity in Diversity!

[Malphe II]

yay for democracy! but also lowkey yalls dispatch system is actually really efficient & inventive, lowkey taking notes for how to implement many pages into a single gameside directory without it being super cluttered

[The Cardwith Islands]

The International Socialist Congress would like to propose establishing some sort of actual embassy with the Leftist Assembly, being that we are socialist brothers and sisters. It would be bridging the gap between our RP group and your WA focused region, but a step in uniting us in the general cause of representing socialism on NationStates.

We look forward to a favorable reply. Let us know what we can do to enable that agreement.

We salute you, Comrades!

[Tinhampton]

The ISC is a forum roleplay society, not a region, and it is therefore mechanically impossible for it to construct an embassy with TLA (since only embassies between two regions are possible). Unless I'm missing something...?

[The Cardwith Islands]

The ISC is a forum roleplay society, not a region, and it is therefore mechanically impossible for it to construct an embassy with TLA (since only embassies between two regions are possible). Unless I'm missing something...?

You are correct.
It's not actually a GP mechanically viable action, my friend. It's more of a written agreement and giving mutual respect between a socialist based region to a socialist based RP group.

[Kavagrad]

yay for democracy! but also lowkey yalls dispatch system is actually really efficient & inventive, lowkey taking notes for how to implement many pages into a single gameside directory without it being super cluttered

A creation of Comrade Llorens (Commended In Our Hearts), couldn't imagine it any other way at this point!

[New Astri]

yay for democracy! but also lowkey yalls dispatch system is actually really efficient & inventive, lowkey taking notes for how to implement many pages into a single gameside directory without it being super cluttered

A creation of Comrade Llorens (Commended In Our Hearts), couldn't imagine it any other way at this point!

jealous tbh, at some point i wanna take info to fix up tcb's absolute mess of a master dispatch

[Toonela]

Congratulations to Kavagrad on the election victory! Best of luck to Yong and Slavichistan in their next TLA endeavors.