Q: How active are the political parties?

[Alfonia]

My impression is that there aren't that many parties that are actually active. Is this true?

If the answer is yes, I think we should make some changes around here, perhaps abandoning the five-member rule and so on, because in my opinion it's way more fun to have many small, active parties than a few big inactive ones.

I do believe that more people could find this part of the forum and enjoy it, it's just that we might need a few changes. I for one would love a big cleanup for example. Get rid of all those threads that doesn't really matter anymore, i think it's a bit of a mess over here.


Also I should ask... is there anyone out there that is interested in starting a new party?

[Mankind The Mutilator]

Alfonia, I completely agree with you.
And in answer to your questoin, yes I am interested.
I am setting up a social democratic party again, and am about to lay down my platform.

[Alfonia]

That is very interesting!

However, I do not see how I could work in a social democratic party. While you may find we agree on some points, I'd think our opinions are very different.

some of my thoughts:

I do believe in compulsory military service (both men and women) and a strong police force, but I am very much for strict firearm control.

Regarding Cannabis, I believe it should be legal, but sold by a state run monopoly, the same goes for alcohol and tobacco, I think it's obvious that the users of these substances will have to pay for ALL the medical attention they may, and will need. + those who commit crimes related to these substances should be punished hard. I'd have nothing against public floggings of wife-beaters and drunk drivers.

Needless to say, I believe strongly in the equal rights of gay and straight people, men and women, and black and white people. This world belongs to us, not to a specific group of people.

Next to freedom, the most important thing for a country is to have a king or queen to look up to and respect. I have no great love for presidents, there are too many bad ones out there.

I believe tax is esentially the same as theft and icome tax should be at a very low, flat rate.

Regarding wars, neutrality is preferred.

About social democracy:
Ever since the social democrats won the election in -94 my country has been run by them. I do not have any high thoughts about this party, as I have witnessed how my country has been spiralling downwards under their rule (though they're very much better than the greens and communists, however they co-operate with them here). Next election I will surely not vote for them, and I don't think I ever will.

Now, even if you and i probably disagree on these real-lifre issues, maybe we agree on what should be done in NS. Then working with you would be interesting, so I am still looking forward to seeing your platform.

[Mankind The Mutilator]

Alright then, I wouldn't disagree with the majority of what you said, and I think it is much simpler here in this region, and also think that we could work together to shape a fine party.

[Bad Infinitum]

It looks like I'll be taking over my old seat as Pol. Party board moderator...

Things will shape up around here, I promise. I hate clutter.

[Alfonia]

That's nice to hear

[Elgarve]

I would be interested in forming a moderate political party. My basic beliefs align with Alf's with a few exceptions- I am not pro or anti monarchy, I am for SOME socialist policys like social security (or government pensions) and I believe in taxing (although not above 40%).

[Mankind The Mutilator]

The three of us, lets lay out a platform and form a party, I'm dieing for an active party, I can't even join TITO!
I need something to do!!!!

[Bad Infinitum]

Great! Good! Go for it!

Promise me one thing though...stay active! I'm looking over the old index and it looks like half of the political parties have CTEd since my departure.

[Mankind The Mutilator]

Well, not many people are active on this forum, I couldn't get my party off the ground. I've got the forum ready if you want to call by the same name, or I could change the board name.

[Grub (Lenlyvit)]

Let's try and avoid use of outside forums. The use of those forums is a security risk.

[Mankind The Mutilator]

Whatever.

[Grub (Lenlyvit)]

No, it's actually not whatever. It is.

[Greek People Nation (GPN)]

*Yells to TSNA* We need a mod moment here. LOL


ACN party is active. We are like the only one. We do not comunicate often on the forum but by AIM, MSN, YIM.

[Goldenloser2241]

Any disscusion on the ACN boards is very generic, like GPN said the majority of our conversation goes on in AIM chat rooms or personal convos via AIM.

[Alfonia]

so I'm back... been gone for a few days, and look! lots of posts in this thread.

I would be interested in starting a party, so perhaps those who are interested should get together and discuss if it would be possible to start a party sometime... uhm yeah.