Regional Protection Party

[Marokai Backbeat]

As a note, I will remain heavily involved in Atlasia and serve in the RPP in pretty much the capacity Duke has for the last year. 

So basically you're now the power behind the throne.

[DownWithTheLeft]

Post #1000!

[MasterJedi]

As a note, I will remain heavily involved in Atlasia and serve in the RPP in pretty much the capacity Duke has for the last year. 

So basically you're now the power behind the throne.

You mean like your JCP Emperor bgwah? Bow to your master serf!

[Marokai Backbeat]

As a note, I will remain heavily involved in Atlasia and serve in the RPP in pretty much the capacity Duke has for the last year. 

So basically you're now the power behind the throne.

You mean like your JCP Emperor bgwah? Bow to your master serf!

I do.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

In order to ease the transition for the new leadership, I am keeping PiT on as Vice-Chair, but I am expanding the position to include another Vice-chair, Senator Tmthforu in order to inject some newer blood into the RPP. He's a promising young fellow.

[Marokai Backbeat]

In order to ease the transition for the new leadership, I am keeping PiT on as Vice-Chair, but I am expanding the position to include another Vice-chair, Senator Tmthforu in order to inject some newer blood into the RPP. He's a promising young fellow.

Well the excitement over your leadership lasted about half an hour. Well played, sir.

[Хahar 🤔]

Do you guys, like, just do whatever you want? Or do you follow the bylaws?

[Alexander Hamilton]

Do you guys, like, just do whatever you want? Or do you follow the bylaws?

Follow the bylaws.

[DownWithTheLeft]

Do you guys, like, just do whatever you want? Or do you follow the bylaws?

We follow the bylaws, technically PiT resigned as vice-chair, I appointed Duke, then resigned, then Duke re-appointed PiT upon assuming the chair.  He then created a new position, which could be contested at the next convention.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Right. Nothing in the bylaws says I can't half the vice chair office into two positions. If the general RPP opposes it, then can vote against it in the next Convention is October.

[Хahar 🤔]

Do you guys, like, just do whatever you want? Or do you follow the bylaws?

We follow the bylaws, technically PiT resigned as vice-chair, I appointed Duke, then resigned, then Duke re-appointed PiT upon assuming the chair.  He then created a new position, which could be contested at the next convention.

Interesting maneuver there.

[Marokai Backbeat]

Do you guys, like, just do whatever you want? Or do you follow the bylaws?

We follow the bylaws, technically PiT resigned as vice-chair, I appointed Duke, then resigned, then Duke re-appointed PiT upon assuming the chair.  He then created a new position, which could be contested at the next convention.

Interesting maneuver there.

Long live democracy.

[big bad fab]

The life of a political party is always an uneasily-reached balance between direct democracy and efficiency.

Parties which are embedded in institutions for a long time, either because of false democratic system (Paraguayan Colorado party), or because of history (Mexican PRI, South African ANC), or because of structurally strong following (Japanese LDP, Atlasian JCP or its predecessors), can afford open divisions, delays in picking leadership, etc.

But for parties with fading support (French Socialist party) or for young parties (Germany's Die Linke, Atlasian RPP), you also need to have an efficient and coherent leadership and to be able to take quick decisions, which are, a bit later, validated or reversed by a gathering of all the members.
Otherwise, you lose and, what is more, you've got parochial trends that are, eventually, contrary to democracy (see the French Socialist party, see the UK's Labour nowadays).

Hadn't the RPP taken a quick decision, some people outside the party would have criticized him for not being able to draw conclusions from its disappointing result and not being so alive.

This party is alive, shows that it's not one man's thing like Bayrou's French Democrat Movement, has gained one seat and is ready to keep on !

[Hash]

This little show reminds me of Eastern Bloc Communist Parties. Or any party run on a democratic centralist ideas... Ironic, quite.

[Devilman88]

I just want to say Thank you to DWTL, him and I aren't the best of friends as many may know, but he did change the face of Atlasia and for that I thank him. I would also like to welcome our new chairman Duke. Duke you are a good friend of mine here in Atlasia and I do hope to work with you and everyone in the RPP. I hope you guys let me help.

[DownWithTheLeft]

Actually I read the bylaws, and it says nothing about a new chair just that we can have elections for them at the convention

[Filuwaúrdjan]

This little show reminds me of Eastern Bloc Communist Parties. Or any party run on a democratic centralist ideas... Ironic, quite.

Yeah, I noticed that a while back. Hilarious, really.

[DownWithTheLeft]

Well, the reason these two left is fairly simple:

They wanted a vote on chairman right now.  I stated that it would happen at the convention, but it was an unnecessary distraction that we did not need now.  I also stated that I didn't want to be part of a party that didn't espoused the beliefs I founded this party upon.

[Rowan]

Well, the reason these two left is fairly simple:

They wanted a vote on chairman right now.  I stated that it would happen at the convention, but it was an unnecessary distraction that we did not need now.  I also stated that I didn't want to be part of a party that didn't espoused the beliefs I founded this party upon.

No, you want a confirmation vote of Duke. We want a free and open election.

[DownWithTheLeft]

Well, the reason these two left is fairly simple:

They wanted a vote on chairman right now.  I stated that it would happen at the convention, but it was an unnecessary distraction that we did not need now.  I also stated that I didn't want to be part of a party that didn't espoused the beliefs I founded this party upon.

No, you want a confirmation vote of Duke. We want a free and open election.

The bylaws never ever called for such thing, this isn't an exact quote but the gist is that the chairman can be put up to a vote at the convention.  If he fails to gain 50% of the vote at the convention, then an open vote is held in which the current chair can run.  If you object to the bylaws, that could also be done at the convention.  Leaving the party was an incredibly irrational response especially after we threw our support at you instead making sure a loyal member like SPC got in first

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

A New Direction for the RPP

I am sure that most of you all have been following the drama surrounding the RPP over the course of the past few days. DWTL has resigned. We lost a few very influential members, regained them, and then lost some other members. We've heard the death of the RPP being proclaimed from a top the hills of Atlasia, and we've had the Grim Reaper on our front door step. In a fleeting moment the other night, it appeared as if the party was spiraling out of control.

During these tough times, we learn who our friends really are. We learn who we can trust and who we cannot. We learn who really cares about the principles they espouse, and we learn who do not. I am happy that some members have returned to the party, and to those who have not and do not intend to, I wish you nothing but the best. If you wish to work with the party in the future, I can assure you that we will gladly open our doors to you.

I want to move on to the more pressing issues facing the party. I and the whole community of RPP members acknowledge that we are at a crossroads in our party. I'm not going to take the time to satisfy the dissenters by trashing DWTL, but I will move on and address what is to come for the RPP in the coming month prior to our Convention in October, mainly highlighting two major reforms.

First, I would like to announce that the era of vengeful attacks, hit lists, and secretive operations is over as far as I am concerned. All matters pertaining to the RPP will be discussed in public in order for all Atlasian to read and, more importantly, for all members of the RPP to vote. The private forum will remain open, but only to be used for sensitive material like possible tickets and the like. The party desperately needs transparency and accountability, and one of my main goals during my interim chairmanship is to make sure we move toward that direction. We cannot allow ourselves to engage in petty fights and deceitful activity that is counterproductive to the game that we all hold so dear to our hearts.

Second, the RPP will begin to move toward deregulating leadership positions in order to give all members the opportunity to run for and win the chairmanship. I have always believed in fresh blood because a marketplace of ideas is essential to keeping a party up-to-date and adherent to member's wishes. Legislation is currently being drafted for a procedure, to be introduced at the convention, that will lead the way to electing a chairman by the people and for the people of the RPP. Additional legislation will be drafted to allow members to petition the chairman for votes on initiatives and to overturn current bylaws that a certain group disagrees, provided they have enough support.

While these two reforms may not be headline worthy, I feel it is a huge step for the RPP moving forward. The RPP must understands the importance of compromise. I hope to use my friendships and partnerships with other party members to help repair the heavily damaged image the party has been labeled with recently. We want to work with all parties in Atlasia to better our nation. I look forward to the months ahead, and I feel like the RPP has a strong future.

[Sewer]

First, I would like to announce that the era of hit lists is over

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wut

[Marokai Backbeat]

First, I would like to announce that the era of hit lists is over

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wut

Charming.

[DownWithTheLeft]

I may say I am very depressed the hit list is gone, the last one was great even though it some thought it should have included Marokai to which I completely disagreed

[Countess Anya of the North Parish]

I may say I am very depressed the hit list is gone, the last one was great even though it some thought it should have included Marokai to which I completely disagreed

WTF? god you party was really screwed up. may still be, who knows.