Platform Discussion

[Gustaf]

I agree with Ford on all the stuff he said.

ABortion is not an issue really linked to the core of the party's beliefs, so I'm not sure whether it should be included or not. I'd favour a centrist policy, but I'm open to suggestions.


Capital Punishment is sort of similar. I'm personally against it, in times of peace.

On tax policy, we should support some sort of progressive tax, but a generally low tax level that encourages business and hard work.

[Gustaf]

Super, I basically meant what Ford said. I am fully willing to accept the kind of policy on abortion you mention. On the Death Penalty, my personal belief is that it should not be used in peace. This would basically be the same thing as what Ford talks about, treason and terrorism.

Glad to see you guys agree with me on taxes. Seems like we're making good progress so far then.

For a potentially more divisive issue: free trade? I am, as you probably already know, a free trader.

[Gustaf]

Beet, you're back!

Join us!

[Gustaf]

It costs nothing and also does not soften our actual policy to add a line that more specifically points out that moderate, democratic muslims are not among our enemies. (I know it is stated under allies, but it could be pointed out in the enemies section.) If we can gain anything by swallowing a little pride, why not?

Otherwise, excellent.

[Gustaf]

I agree with most of this. However:

1) I'm not convinced that a budget and economy stuff won't be too much.

2) I disagree with the region stuff. Gerrymandering is part of the fun in fantasy elections. We need some dynamics and it gives the governors something to do. However, I could agree to giving the regions half the senate seats again. Overall though, the current system is mostly fine, IMHO.

[Gustaf]

As always, I'm not a 100% happy with everything, but no major issues with it: aye

[Gustaf]

If Supersoulty doesn't want it, Ford or WMS if any of them feel upto it. I don't think I have the time for it myself, I wouldn't be able to do a good enough job, I'm afraid.

[Gustaf]

Good, the best choice got it then.

[Gustaf]

My proposal for our Europe policy:

Europe is the most important ally of Atlasia and we should continue to build strong partnership within NATO and within other organizations like G8 and WTO. The European integration has positive effect to the world community and Atlasia should encourage it. It's not interest of Atlasia or Europe that one or two countries have too dominate role in the integration process.

The peace process in Balkan has been succesful, but still many major war criminals like Radovan Karazic and Ratko Mladic are hiding. Freedom Party demands that those war criminals should be captured and sentenced.
 

Here we go...

I think me and Huck could fight over Europe endlessly.

I agree with the thing oin the Balkans and NATO. Unsure on most important ally status, but could accept it. Definitely against the part on European integration.

[Gustaf]

Missed out on most of this, but I like the final revision.