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Lamoni also expresses it's gratitude that the Commonwealth of Feeky has become so involved in the AO delegate elections. |
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The Feekan government...that is awesome. I say, we all just debate everything, and aruge with each other like hell...I enjoy it. |
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Starblaydia, I (and the members of AO, I should think) would like to see your stance on the following issues:
Communism
Socialism
Education
Capitalism
Abortion
Social Structure
Gay Rights
Welfare
Social Security
Union Laws
Healthcare
Worker's Rights
Euthanasia
Defense
Stem Cells
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Anything Else.
Don't just tell us that something is good or bad, we wish to hear reasons. Yes, we are well aware that you have already expressed your views on some of these issues, but it would be useful to see what you really believe. |
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| QUOTE ("Lamoni") | Starblaydia, I (and the members of AO, I should think) would like to see your stance on the following issues:
Defense
Stem Cells |
These are the only two subject areas that I have not answered, so anyone genuinely interested in my views on these simply has to browse the Campaign threads of Myself, Marturia and Lamoni to find out exactly my position on these issues. I suggest you read a little more before asking me to repeat readily-available information.
Defense:
Every nation needs to defend itself, to put it simply. Pre-emptive- and first-strikes are out of the question, in our opinion, as a nation should only defend itself.
Putting this into real-life circumstances: The recent War in Afghanistan against the al-quaida (Sp?)-supporting Taliban regime was justified, whereas the recent (some say current) War in Iraq was not. That is not to say the War in Iraq has not done any good, but it was not justifiable in Starblaydia's military handbook
Stem Cells:
Hopefully I can express this less dully than John Kerry did recently. Stem cell technology offers immense rewards and possibilities to advance and improve human life all around the planet. This can only be a good thing, i believe.
| QUOTE ("Lamoni") | | Yes, we are well aware that you have already expressed your views on some of these issues, but it would be useful to see what you really believe. |
Are you suggesting my stated views and beliefs are in conflict with each other?
This post has been edited by Starblaydia on Aug 11 2004, 03:09 PM
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So why did you raise the point that you my views but want my beliefs? Strange. Anyway.
*wanders way to do some heavy cut & pasting* |
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The first page of this thread, where my orignal statement on how I would be the Delegate
Previous U.N. Voting:
FOR The Bio-Rights Declaration
FOR The "Reduce Black Market Arms Sales" resolution
FOR The "Public Domain" resolution
FOR The "Abortion Rights" resolution
FOR The "Ban Trafficking in Persons" resolution
FOR The "Needle Sharing Prevention" resolution
FOR The "Tracking Near Earth Objects" Resolution
FOR The Refugee Protection Act
FOR The "Anti-Illegal Logging" resolution
FOR The "Ban Trafficking in Persons" resolution
Current Resolution: FOR the "Sexes Rights Law"
The Current U.N. Resolution at vote, showing how I would present each Issue to the Region
Defence
I am a great believer in the theory of Mutually Assured Distruction. MAD ensures that no sane nation will launch a nuclear attack on any country who either a)possesses such weapons or b)has allies with such weapons. You may point to terrorist groups and rogue nations who are willing to sacrifice themselves by starting a nuclear war. I put it to you that you cannot un-invent the nuclear weapon. Terrorists and Rogue states seeking to develop such weapons will do so anyway, with or without a United Nations (which they most certainly aren't a part of anyway) Resolution.
Gay Marriage
'Marriage' is a particular religious union between a man and a woman. I have no problems with homosexuals engaging in such a union but I do not believe it should be termed as 'marriage'. The same rights and privilieges that 'regular' married couples enjoy should be granted to Homosexual Civil Unions. The (my) government recognises the union of two people. In a the case of man+woman, this is called a Marriage. In the case of man+man or woman+woman, this is called a Civil Union. Other than that there are no legal differences. Its a deep-seated religious issue, I think.
Healthcare
This may be the one area that we actually agree on something. General Healthcare should be available free at the point of treatment. This is the situation in Starblaydia, mirroring the British NHS system. Starblaydia was once a British colonial outpost in the 1800s. Individual nations have the right ot make up their own minds and teach their own syllabuses on this one.
Education
Education for all, that is relevant, both traditional and modern at the same time. Again, individual nations have the right ot make up their own minds and teach their own syllabuses on this one. Public education can bring every pupil down to the lowest common denominator, while Private tends to focus on the academicly gifted, leaving out the 'less-well-able'. And I tend to lean in favour of Private education.
Worker's Rights
"Workers" should not be exploited in any way and be paid a fair wage for a fair day's work without the possibilty of being sacked every 10 seonds. It's a free market, so workers can go wherever they like.
Union Laws
Unions should not be able to hold the country to ransom for pay raises, for instance, above the level of inflation.
Welfare
People who cannot survive above the poverty line must be given aid to do so, however, they must be active in working and attempting to better themselves. No moochers here, thankyou.
Social Security
A social safety net is very useful in preventing nasty things happening <- note to self - why is it always the left-wing loonies who kick up a fuss in debates like this? ->
Euthanasia
In the early days of Starblaydia we made Euthanasia Illegal, as we believed that the overriding Doctor's oath of 'Do No Harm' could not allow a medical healthcare professional to kill any patient willingly. Since that time it has been modified to allow a more Voluntary form of Euthanasia, which allows terminally-ill patients (who are still in sound mind) to indicate they would like treatment to be withdrawn once they have deteriorated to a certain stage.
Abortion
As for abortion, this is legal. Women are allowed to terminate their pregnancies. As I am not a medical healthcare professional I do not know offhand the stage at which phoetus development denies the right to abortion.
Remember, Vote Starblaydia for United Nations Delegacy - The Best Choice
This broadcast provided by the Vote Starblaydia for UN Delegacy Campaign |
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This shows that Lamoni has provided a long-ass list of subjects upon which you would like Lord Mackey's opinion, and also shows that most of them have been answered already. Which specific items would you like his opinion on, so that you can claim he lied about them for sinister intent later on? |
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[OOC - Sorry about that statement, that caused a fist-on-the-tabvle moment for both the question and the ammount of typing that it would cause. I'm OOCly and ICly sick to death of giving reponses to broad sweeping lists instead of actual questions, as very few posters have done, including other candidates. I hope I didn't offend you with that OOCly or ICly, and if I did I'm sorry, and the statement is retracted
And my behaviour has, if anything, been a more thought out and rationalised version of my 22 year-old self IRL. Were our previous discussions face-to-face I think I may have smacked you one  ]
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Communism
It works in theory - and its a lovely theory, but not in real life. it may even come to pass and be the dominant form of govenment like Marx theorised, though only in about 200-500 years. Right now Communism is just a tool of oppression behind an unreachable ideal.
Socialism
As a form of government, this is the oppositite to Starblaydia's Conservatism. Spending enormous ammounts of public money to provide free 'stuff' for the nation, I believe, is not a good idea. and leads to ruination (see Britain in the 70s and early 80s, particularly)
Capitalism
Seems like a good idea to me, and I can't think of anything I'd replace it with that's better. CapitaliZts rule, quite literally.
Social Structure
Starblaydia has a nobility system, re-instated fully after many years of absence (though our Lord-Protector title has always been in existence since the British left this colony) Other coutnries have total equality, which we respect. We believe each nation should structure itself according to its tradition and culture, which we have done in our case.
This post has been edited by Starblaydia on Aug 12 2004, 04:41 AM |
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Alright Lamoni...here is a BROAD sweeping question for you.
What is it that sets you apart from Starblaydia besides your tendency to echo his views on a few subject? Why would YOU be a better delegate than him?
Mostly what I have seen is you have the same ideas, but Starblaydia is more into the rp'ing world, which is something our past delegate lacked. This is why I am voting for Starblaydia, I see you both as about the same, with him a more active role-player. |
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| QUOTE (Lamoni @ Aug 15 2004, 10:17 PM) | | QUOTE | | What is it that sets you apart from Starblaydia besides your tendency to echo his views on a few subject? Why would YOU be a better delegate than him? |
Well, Lamoni is a democracy. That means that the government must bend to the will of the people. Starblaydia is a "Father knows best" state (As of last UN report I saw). I have been a long time Delegate. Has Starblaydia been delegate BEFORE the elections? I have noticed an undertone of superiority in certain Starblaydi posts. As if he felt that was the "first among equals" in the regional village (Ainorpisp saw it as well). I may not RP as much, but when I do, I turn out good additions to the RP's. I was the one that thought of the AOlympics, which is still in developement, I grant you; however, when it reaches final form, it should make for great RP oppertunities. I also have a more liberal slant that Starblaydia. Now, I don't think that being Liberal or Conservative makes one a better job choice, but that is a point that you might consider.
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We all know what happened to the last Wanna-Be Delegate that proposed an Olympics!!!!
*cough*cough*glassed*cough* |
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