The Democratic Socialist Party

[Tboy]

Just got back from holiday, and we're already having elections!
That was quick...
Welcome to all our new members, please post any ideas you have for the party, I would love to hear them.
Good luck to Robopig and Alphawolf in their elections. Do our party proud.
Tboy

 

[Alphawolf]

You forgot the Stilgar is running?

-the Wolf

 

[Sexton]

I'm part of this party and running for President.

-the Wolf

Well I guess I can justify not voting for Wolf with the fact that he has his own party, The IIP

Voted for RoboPig though (I think ). Our "automatic bacon" had quite a campaign too. Respect for that...

 

[RoboPig]

Well I guess I can justify not voting for Wolf with the fact that he has his own party, The IIP

Voted for RoboPig though (I think ). Our "automatic bacon" had quite a campaign too. Respect for that...

here, have this complimentary bumper sticker
"The R stands for rights"

 

[Sexton]

Bumper sticker? Excellent!

 

[Alphawolf]

Well I guess I can justify not voting for Wolf with the fact that he has his own party, The IIP

A big party the IIP is. You did notice though that both Presidential candidates are IIP members, yes?

-the Wolf

 

[Sexton]

A big party the IIP is. You did notice though that both Presidential candidates are IIP members, yes?

It seems like everyone's a member of the IIP
But as we allready know there's no question who's going to be the president so I voted for Man'o'action to keep things at least a bit interesting

"Me want a lumbermill!"

 

[Question Mark]

However I would like to initiate some more discussion on economic civics and especially on where we stand with free market. Considering we are socialists and not communist it should be a valid claim to say that free market would in some situations be more beneficial for the well-being of the people. The manifesto in general seems to be a bit hazy on the matter of economy.

In my opinion, free market is more beneficial for the well-being of the people only when the alternative is an even less controlled economy (decentralization), or an economy controlled by a non-democratic state (mercantilism or state property combined with a government civic other than universal suffrage or representation). Environmentalism is my favourite, as it is solidaric not only with today's humanity, but with future generations and non-human life as well. I do hope, however, that the DSP has no problems with internal disagreements. Far to many socialist groups have practised exclutions and "democratic sentralism".

 

[Question Mark]

Alphawolf, why doesn't your sig include "Member of the Democratic Socialist Party", when it does include "PAX AMERICANA Basileus of the Inlightened Imperialist Party", "Valde Alio of the Culturalists" and "Member of the National Religious Organization (NRO)"? Can we trust you to be a democratic socialist president if you win the election, or will the interests of IIP, NRO and the Culturalists always be more important?

 

[Tboy]

The Voting Results on Nuclear Power Ban:

Yes:5 votes
No: 1 vote

An anti-nuclear power clause has been added to our manifesto

(note: although the results seem different, Alphawolf changed his vote).

 

[Sexton]

In my opinion, free market is more beneficial for the well-being of the people only when the alternative is an even less controlled economy (decentralization), or an economy controlled by a non-democratic state (mercantilism or state property combined with a government civic other than universal suffrage or representation). - -

I respect your opinion. I am just a huge fan of that +1 trade route It's very good we're having this kind of discussion...

 

[Question Mark]

I respect your opinion. I am just a huge fan of that +1 trade route

So am I. But I think we should consider what is most in line with our political opinions (roleplayed or real), and not what is most powerful in game terms (environmentalism rarely is , but I still support it ). Besides, sometimes the spearman wins .

No to powergaming, yes to roleplay!

 

[Sexton]

No to powergaming, yes to roleplay!

I hear you, mate! That's actually the reason why I'm not a member of any other party in this demogame. Gotta keep the role! Long live the Democratic Socialist Party!

 

[Sexton]

I just wanted to bring it to everyone's attention that Stilgar08 is being somewhat accused of foul play for being elected the Public Defender of the Court. I myself as a strong supporter of everyone in our party will have none of it!
I am very close to demanding a public apology as stated in the law of the triumvirate from those responsible for these accusations

Okay, I'll give them some benefit of a doubt. Nonetheless I'm sure Stil would do no such thing...

 

[Rik Meleet]

Moderator Action: Don't start pointing fingers at anyone. The CFC-Staff is investigating what is going on since members asked that of us. While that investigation lasts any accusations (of foul play or otherwise) are not tolerated.

When the investigations are finished you will notice what has been discovered.

If you have questions; PM me or Chieftess. That's a lot fairer to everyone than these innuendo's.
OK ?

 

[Sexton]

Wow dude. That's fine with me Wasn't pointing fingers more than I was joking...

 

[Stilgar08]

Ok, maybe I'm out of fun today ( and a bit thin-skinned) after seeing those news, but I didn't think that was very funny, Sexton...

But for clarification please check this and this out... (posts #43 and #44 on page3 from this thread)

Stilgar08

 

[Sexton]

Wow. This is the first time I see these news. I just thought there'd be no way someone would go ahead and rig the election. However this seems to be the case...
If I would've known that was the case I wouldn't have made any jokes...
I'm very disappointed how the start of this game turned out

 

[Rik Meleet]

We all are. Noone wanted it to have this start.

 

[Provolution]

At least the rotten eggs are not sponsored anymore, like what happened in DG V term V, so at least all parties have learnt to avoid subsidizing such speciments.