Proposal for a new party: Civic Alliance (MINOR UPDATE)

[afleitch]

Shout me down if i'm not allowed to do this but, now the elections are over, I've decided to enter the world of Atlasian politics and I realise that there may be constitutional bars on what i'm proposing (due to re-regestering a short while ago) But it seems that the personal loyalties and friendships often transcend party politics and on such a close-knit forum as this someone without links or ties to parties or people could be of benefit.

I do not know if I can establish a party, so a caucus is a first step. If I can't lead it, I hope someone here will.

So may I introduce





Details are still sketchy, but I hope to create a grouping that has a different style of organisation as well as a distinct platform.

Platform: Centrist Libertarian

We believe

In keeping the government of Atlasia small.

Quality not Quantity when it comes to legislation, the legislation process has to be streamlined.

Referenda for Atlasia; in order to overturn or reaffirm bills pushed through due to 'bloc' voting, not genuine popular support.

Support for Abortion and Gay Civil Unions in principle, but we hope to make these issues less political and moral and  instead make them issues of conscience. They should not be the main reasons for or against joining a platform or party.

Advocating for civil responsibilities as well as civil rights

As a platform we will appoint spokesmen for specific matters of policy. Appointments will be based on nomination and election.

Positions. (Provisional until ballot)

Convenor- Afleitch (until elections are held)
Deputy Convenors- Max Power and Cheezewhiz

Spokesmen.

Health, Education and Social Security- VACANT
Constitutional Affairs- VACANT
Civil Rights and Responsibilites- VACANT
Foreign Affairs and Domestic Security- Hughento

The posts can be split if need be, or more added. I think that it's beneficial to have people argue for and defend issues they find interesting.

If there is interest please say

If not I'll put the idea to rest Thanks.

[afleitch]

Thanks 15 minutes on a photo editing suite works wonders

[afleitch]

Really? We don't have those on the UK. I hope i've not breached copyright! A quick re-design won't take long. Besides that's not the important thing yet

[afleitch]

I would never put libertarian in the title because, as you say, it means what people want it to mean. I guess my reasoning behind the idea is to clean up the system. It seems so daunting, bills and elections flying around, that it turns alot of people off. I think parties should focuse more on issues rather than people. Hence spokespeople for individual concerns would allow more a more dynamic system, where people give their all to a particular subject.

If there is support for the establishment of a party then we should go for it, even if it means a name change. I was just testing the water really, and i'm pleased with the response

[afleitch]

Anyone want to nominate themselves or someone else for a post? Or think of any I may have missed!

[afleitch]

We need a party dedicated to keeping government size "just right" to protect civil and human rights here and abroad.  We need a party dedicated to correcting the errors of Capitalism without falling for the error of Socialism.  We need a party dedicated to uplifting people and empowering Atlasians to suceed.

Eloquently put

[afleitch]

Anyone want to nominate themselves or someone else for a post? Or think of any I may have missed!

I have one question, is this still a caucus, or can we make it a party?

I wasn't sure if we could make it a party, but if we can- then lets.

[afleitch]

Casey and Cheesewhiz, you would both make great additions to the party.

[afleitch]

Anyone want to nominate themselves or someone else for a post? Or think of any I may have missed!

I have one question, is this still a caucus, or can we make it a party?

I wasn't sure if we could make it a party, but if we can- then lets.

Yes, you definitely can make it a party.  All you need to do is change your party in the registration thread, like this:

afleitch
Civic Union Party
Wisconsin

Done, but a new name may be needed

Civic Movement? Civic Alliance?

[afleitch]

Casey and Reese; joint Deputy Conveners until full party elections take place. Thank you for your support

[afleitch]

Civic Alliance it is. I'll just update the old logo....

[afleitch]

Casey and Reese; joint Deputy Conveners until full party elections take place. Thank you for your support

What about me?

Civic Alliance it is. I'll just update the old logo....

Good, I like that name

Ooops

Sorry, typo

Casey and Cheese

[afleitch]

Ta da!

[afleitch]

Some quick sweeping statements here about the CA. How does it play, too schmaltzy?

'We stand for motivation, giving people and hand up not just a hand out. Setting people free, respecting their rights, letting them use their potential to soar as high as they can, but if their wings are burnt in the attempt, let the state provide a safe and secure landing. We want to uphold respect for the community, not just your town or your neighbourhood, but society itself. It is important to respect those whom you disagree with, to allow a strong and healthy Atlasia to survive.

We want to see a new respect for educational skills. We need a new 'get up and go' ethos rewarding hard work and ending the cycle of poverty and ignorance fulled by lack of ambition.

It is time to bring sense back to government. To simplify our laws and statutes in order than they can be more easily understood. This will allow us to engage with the ordinary citizen, not just the politically motivated.

The issue of abortion and gay civil unions are tearing us apart. We need to depoliticize these issues, to reclaim them from the politicians, who use them to win votes and from the self-righteous preachers of all faiths who use them to stigmatize those who hold a different view. We respect those of all faiths and none. Morality is not a competition and never will be with the Civic Alliance.

The Civic Alliance will keep it's hand out of your wallet and it's nose out of your home.'

[afleitch]

Thats the thing, we won't be battling over abortion, it shouldnt be a political football. Each party member can vote with their conscience on any amendments on abortion law made.

[afleitch]

[afleitch]

If you are unopposed it's yours. Thank you for joining (depending on the straw poll with you constituents)