Democratic Alliance Party HQ - Snap July Convention [PARTY PLATFORM ADOPTED]

[Esteemed Jimmy]

Update:

Economic Policy

- Democratic Alliance is a firm believer in capitalism with regulations necessary to protect consumers and ensure fair business practices.
- Democratic Alliance supports a progressive tax system that promotes financial equity. Tax loopholes need to be closed so that no person can avoid paying the taxes they are supposed to.
- Taxation and regulation should be made simpler, and easier to understand.
- Welfare and social programs must be protected from harmful funding cuts.
- We believe strong stimulus measures are needed in times of economic recession or hardship.
- Limit outsourcing of Atlasian jobs by businesses through fair trade agreements and implement tax repercussions for companies that outsource.
- Expand trade agreements with countries which share Atlasia's values of liberal democracy, strong workers' rights, and environmental protection.
- Pass incentives for businesses to move operations back to Atlasia and create jobs on the home-front.
- The enforcement of anti-monopoly laws should be strengthened and the government should prevent large corporate mergers that are harmful for the consumer.
- Immediately expand assistance programs for struggling businesses and start-up businesses, with emphasis on small businesses and non-corporate farms.
- Rural areas of Atlasia continue to be lacking in basic social services such as healthcare and education. We support increasing investments rural development programs and providing subsidies and relief to ensure that all citizens have access to this.
- Investment in infrastructure development and maintenance to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure will create jobs and modernize Atlasia.
- Increase investments into programs that help communities suffering from economic decline to rebound.
- The High-Speed Rail Act of 2018 should have been passed. We support expanding high-speed rail systems and continual expansion of access to public transportation.

Foreign Policy

- Democratic Alliance recognizes Atlasia has a role to play in the security of countries around the world, but believes Atlasia should avoid war whenever possible through the use of diplomacy.
- We will actively promote Atlasian values of liberal democracy, free and fair markets, and the rule of law around the world to combat the rise of illiberal, authoritarian regimes.
- We will stand firmly with our allies so long as they do not commit major offenses against human rights or international law.
- Expand our partnerships with fellow democratic nations and create competitive incentives for nations to democratize and cooperate with the greater democratic community.

Social Issues

- We believe in the constitutional right to own guns, and support responsible gun ownership alongside reasonable measures to prevent gun violence such as comprehensive background checks and reformed sentencing laws for gun-related crimes.
- Abortion should be safe, legal, and rare. The right to have access to abortion services should not be restricted to women during their first 20 weeks of pregnancy.
- The rights of everyone, especially the LGBTQ+ community and other minority groups, must be protected.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

Environmental Policy

- Democratic Alliance views global warming as a serious issue, and believes actions must be taken to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. This includes investment in clean energy development and production, especially in areas with economies based around fossil fuels.
- By incentivizing private businesses, Atlasia can continue to innovate and develop more green infrastructure and technologies, and create good paying jobs.
- Protecting public lands and waters, and the wildlife that live in them is important for the future of Atlasia. Balancing development with these goals will be key to ensure our environment will be protected for future generations.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

July 2020 Elections (July 24-26) - Democratic Alliance Candidates

Lincoln Governor
ReaganClinton20XX

Lincoln Council
Ninja0428

Southern Chamber of Delegates
tmthforu94
Weatherboy

[Esteemed Jimmy]

We are moving on to platform plank objection period for 48 hours. Any plank that is not objected to will be adopted to the official platform. Any planks objected to will go to 48 hours of further discussion on alternative options for those objected planks, which will go to another vote, which will also last for 48 hours.

Economic Policy

(1.) - Democratic Alliance is a firm believer in capitalism with regulations necessary to protect consumers and ensure fair business practices.

(2.) - Democratic Alliance supports a progressive tax system that promotes financial equity. Tax loopholes need to be closed so that no person can avoid paying the taxes they are supposed to.

(3.) - Taxation and regulation should be made simpler, and easier to understand.

(4.) - Welfare and social programs must be protected from harmful funding cuts.

(5.) - We believe strong stimulus measures are needed in times of economic recession or hardship.

(6.) - Limit outsourcing of Atlasian jobs by businesses through fair trade agreements and implement tax repercussions for companies that outsource.

(7.) - Expand trade agreements with countries which share Atlasia's values of liberal democracy, strong workers' rights, and environmental protection.

(8.) - Pass incentives for businesses to move operations back to Atlasia and create jobs on the home-front.

(9.) - The enforcement of anti-monopoly laws should be strengthened and the government should prevent large corporate mergers that are harmful for the consumer.

(10.) - Immediately expand assistance programs for struggling businesses and start-up businesses, with emphasis on small businesses and non-corporate farms.

(11.) - Rural areas of Atlasia continue to be lacking in basic social services such as healthcare and education. We support increasing investments rural development programs and providing subsidies and relief to ensure that all citizens have access to this.

(12.) - Investment in infrastructure development and maintenance to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure will create jobs and modernize Atlasia.

(13.) - Increase investments into programs that help communities suffering from economic decline to rebound.

(14.) - The High-Speed Rail Act of 2018 should have been passed. We support expanding high-speed rail systems and continual expansion of access to public transportation.


Foreign Policy

(15.) - Democratic Alliance recognizes Atlasia has a role to play in the security of countries around the world, but believes Atlasia should avoid war whenever possible through the use of diplomacy.

(16.) - We will actively promote Atlasian values of liberal democracy, free and fair markets, and the rule of law around the world to combat the rise of illiberal, authoritarian regimes.

(17.) - We will stand firmly with our allies so long as they do not commit major offenses against human rights or international law.

(18.) - Expand our partnerships with fellow democratic nations and create competitive incentives for nations to democratize and cooperate with the greater democratic community.


Social Issues

(19.) - We believe in the constitutional right to own guns, and support responsible gun ownership alongside reasonable measures to prevent gun violence such as comprehensive background checks and reformed sentencing laws for gun-related crimes.

(20.) - Abortion should be safe, legal, and rare. The right to have access to abortion services should not be restricted to women during their first 20 weeks of pregnancy.

(21.) - The rights of everyone, especially the LGBTQ+ community and other minority groups, must be protected.


Environmental Policy

(22.) - Democratic Alliance views global warming as a serious issue, and believes actions must be taken to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. This includes investment in clean energy development and production, especially in areas with economies based around fossil fuels.

(23.) - By incentivizing private businesses, Atlasia can continue to innovate and develop more green infrastructure and technologies, and create good paying jobs.

(24.) - Protecting public lands and waters, and the wildlife that live in them is important for the future of Atlasia. Balancing development with these goals will be key to ensure our environment will be protected for future generations.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

As Chair of Democratic Alliance, I want to congratulate Ninja0428 and tmthforu94 for their victory in their elections. I also want to commend ReaganClinton20XX for running a very competitive race in Lincoln. Democratic Alliance is now working towards a strong performance in the August elections.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

I'm extending the platform plank objection period for another 24 hours.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

I object to Clause 20. I support a vote on the issue with multiple options available and will be supporting a more pro-life stance. Whether that happens right away or if there is an up/down vote on the current version is at the Chair's discretion, I presume.

Objection noted.

Such plank current reads:

Abortion should be safe, legal, and rare. The right to have access to abortion services should not be restricted to women during their first 20 weeks of pregnancy.

There shall be 48 hours of debate where alternative planks for this position shall be introduced.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

My proposal:

Abortion is a decision best left for the regions to decide, not federal government. It should only be legal in cases of rape, incest or when the mother's life is endangered. Birth control and contraceptives should be free and readily available.

Noted.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

All planks of the platform proposal except #20 have been adopted with no objections.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

Platform Plank #20 Vote

The vote shall last 48 hours.

[  ] Option 1

Abortion should be safe, legal, and rare. The right to have access to abortion services should not be restricted to women during their first 20 weeks of pregnancy.

[  ] Option 2

Abortion is a decision best left for the regions to decide, not federal government. It should only be legal in cases of rape, incest or when the mother's life is endangered. Birth control and contraceptives should be free and readily available.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

The vote on Platform Plank #20 ends tonight.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

Platform Plank #20 Vote

By a vote of 6-3, Option 1 is hereby included in the platform.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

Official Democratic Alliance Platform

Economic Policy

(1.) - Democratic Alliance is a firm believer in capitalism with regulations necessary to protect consumers and ensure fair business practices.

(2.) - Democratic Alliance supports a progressive tax system that promotes financial equity. Tax loopholes need to be closed so that no person can avoid paying the taxes they are supposed to.

(3.) - Taxation and regulation should be made simpler, and easier to understand.

(4.) - Welfare and social programs must be protected from harmful funding cuts.

(5.) - We believe strong stimulus measures are needed in times of economic recession or hardship.

(6.) - Limit outsourcing of Atlasian jobs by businesses through fair trade agreements and implement tax repercussions for companies that outsource.

(7.) - Expand trade agreements with countries which share Atlasia's values of liberal democracy, strong workers' rights, and environmental protection.

(8.) - Pass incentives for businesses to move operations back to Atlasia and create jobs on the home-front.

(9.) - The enforcement of anti-monopoly laws should be strengthened and the government should prevent large corporate mergers that are harmful for the consumer.

(10.) - Immediately expand assistance programs for struggling businesses and start-up businesses, with emphasis on small businesses and non-corporate farms.

(11.) - Rural areas of Atlasia continue to be lacking in basic social services such as healthcare and education. We support increasing investments rural development programs and providing subsidies and relief to ensure that all citizens have access to this.

(12.) - Investment in infrastructure development and maintenance to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure will create jobs and modernize Atlasia.

(13.) - Increase investments into programs that help communities suffering from economic decline to rebound.

(14.) - The High-Speed Rail Act of 2018 should have been passed. We support expanding high-speed rail systems and continual expansion of access to public transportation.


Foreign Policy

(15.) - Democratic Alliance recognizes Atlasia has a role to play in the security of countries around the world, but believes Atlasia should avoid war whenever possible through the use of diplomacy.

(16.) - We will actively promote Atlasian values of liberal democracy, free and fair markets, and the rule of law around the world to combat the rise of illiberal, authoritarian regimes.

(17.) - We will stand firmly with our allies so long as they do not commit major offenses against human rights or international law.

(18.) - Expand our partnerships with fellow democratic nations and create competitive incentives for nations to democratize and cooperate with the greater democratic community.


Social Issues

(19.) - We believe in the constitutional right to own guns, and support responsible gun ownership alongside reasonable measures to prevent gun violence such as comprehensive background checks and reformed sentencing laws for gun-related crimes.

(20.) - Abortion should be safe, legal, and rare. The right to have access to abortion services should not be restricted to women during their first 20 weeks of pregnancy.

(21.) - The rights of everyone, especially the LGBTQ+ community and other minority groups, must be protected.


Environmental Policy

(22.) - Democratic Alliance views global warming as a serious issue, and believes actions must be taken to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. This includes investment in clean energy development and production, especially in areas with economies based around fossil fuels.

(23.) - By incentivizing private businesses, Atlasia can continue to innovate and develop more green infrastructure and technologies, and create good paying jobs.

(24.) - Protecting public lands and waters, and the wildlife that live in them is important for the future of Atlasia. Balancing development with these goals will be key to ensure our environment will be protected for future generations.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

Party Chair Order #2 - Extending Convention Time Period

By the authority vested in me as Party Chair by the Democratic Alliance Bylaws, it is hereby ordered as follows:

Section 1. Extension

The snap convention started on July 7, 2020 shall be extended until the end of September; thereafter future conventions shall continue to follow the rules as set in the party bylaws.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

Party Chair Order #3 - Appointment of Winfield to House of Representatives

By the authority vested in me as Party Chair by the Democratic Alliance Bylaws, it is hereby ordered as follows:

Section 1. Appointment

Winfield (Lincoln Republican) is hereby appointed to the House of Representatives to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of ReaganClinton, effective immediately.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

Reminder to all party members that this month's elections take place August 21st to the 23rd.