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Rachel Takes Over Balder Government
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Topic Started: Aug 2 2014, 06:06 PM (166 Views)
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Aug 2 2014, 06:06 PM
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Earlier today, elected Queen Rach announced a royal decree temporary suspending the StatsMinister position... a position created to run the government and taking direct control of the cabinet. She cited inactivity and the fact that there were Ministers who had not been on the forums since June and mid July. However, not everyone was happy over this. Some question whether royal decrees can really change basic laws while others stated that given that elections for StatsMinister were fast approaching.
Rach Speech I was whole heartedly in favour of the Statsminister position which I viewed as a great step forward for Balder. Unfortunately, over the past few months we've seen a collapse in the governance of Balder. It was my hope in my last address that replacing the Statsminister with the most active minister would allow for a restart in the executive. Seven Deaths hasn't been on the forums since mid June! Cassius hasn't been on since mid July. This simply isn't acceptable for Balder and quite frankly is embarrassing.
I would love to do less work, to simply run the delegacy while allowing those with strong political ambitions to drive the policies of the region. However, things need to change because I can't keep us treading water forever. The other option is to simply fall into the mould of the inactive region but that is not an option I am willing to accept. We must strive harder. We must be both explorers and conquerors.
Hence, as per my prerogative as Monarch to make "Royal Decrees for the peace, order, and good government of Balder in relation to all matters" I am announcing that I am dissolving the Statsminister position for the time being and assuming direct governance of the Riksraadet. Once we have developed a political culture that can support an active government, we will go back to the Statsminister position.
Furthermore, as the head of the Riksraadet I am removing everyone and am currently accepting applications for any and all positions within the Riksraadet. My main criteria is activity and a pledge to continue to be active.
The Riksdag is welcome to challenge me on this, as is their right. But it is my hope to make things right once more and to use my skills to improve the region.
Cormac Opposition I respectfully object to the royal decree announced by Queen Rachel today, here.
I don't necessarily object to the dissolution of the position of Statsminister, or the dissolution of the current Riksraadet in favor of an application process. I do, however, object to the suspension or amendment of Basic Laws by royal decree, without any discussion in the Riksdag.
I acknowledge that activity is a huge problem at the moment, but royal decrees and a stagnant Riksdag are not a recipe for more activity. This can and should be discussed and dealt with in and by the Riksdag, and Basic Laws should not be suspended or amended by royal decree. There's no reason this legislature can't be active enough to deal with this problem.
Will Balder have a Rachtatorship or will it manage to oppose her? Although, the Monarch is an elected position that ran the government until the last term.
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Aug 2 2014, 06:22 PM
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In other news, Europeian submarines have fired 13492739274974 nukes at Balder.
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Aug 2 2014, 06:29 PM
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A Balder-Europeian war would be pretty interesting, mainly because of alliances
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Aug 2 2014, 06:29 PM
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It'd be like a war in the Nations of Cyber
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Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:36 AM): I need you Sai'on'ay the Light Elf (Shower) says (7:37 AM): For? Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:37 AM): an Anumia vs Anumia debate  Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:38 AM): Were doing a 4 part debating series with Europeia and Rougiers brought up doing a "Anumia vs Anumia" debate I want you to be our Anumia
- Klatonia,Jul 5 2011
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Drop dead, Dre.
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Aug 2 2014, 06:31 PM
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- Anumia
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It'd be like a war in the Nations of Cyber  The what?
EDIT: Oh, you mean The Devil's Game.
EDIT 2: The Devil's Game.
EDIT 3: The Devil's Game, dammit!
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Aug 2 2014, 06:57 PM
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Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:36 AM): I need you Sai'on'ay the Light Elf (Shower) says (7:37 AM): For? Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:37 AM): an Anumia vs Anumia debate  Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:38 AM): Were doing a 4 part debating series with Europeia and Rougiers brought up doing a "Anumia vs Anumia" debate I want you to be our Anumia
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Drop dead, Dre.
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Aug 3 2014, 02:59 AM
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It's obvious that radical action must be taken to resurrect Balder.
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Aug 3 2014, 03:00 AM
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It's obvious that radical action must be taken to resurrect Balder. Yeah, it's like CSP is here and we're being inactive and sad
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Aug 3 2014, 08:18 AM
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It's obvious that radical action must be taken to resurrect Balder. Fire ze missiles!
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Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:36 AM): I need you Sai'on'ay the Light Elf (Shower) says (7:37 AM): For? Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:37 AM): an Anumia vs Anumia debate  Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:38 AM): Were doing a 4 part debating series with Europeia and Rougiers brought up doing a "Anumia vs Anumia" debate I want you to be our Anumia
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Drop dead, Dre.
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Aug 4 2014, 09:31 PM
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It's obvious that radical action must be taken to resurrect Balder.
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It's obvious that radical action must be taken to resurrect Balder.
Fire ze missiles!
But I am le tired. Finally.
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Signature The One. The Allfather.-- "He stood with his head held high, critics screaming, and did what he truly felt was best for Europeia." - Common-Sense Politics He's the only person in NationStates who can successfully combine outrageous pomposity with a real support for democracy. - Indycar Racing Do I really need to talk about Anumia? The guy can write like Shakespeare, think like Socrates, and I learned on EuroChat yesterday that he can sing too. I bet he's hung like a bull moose. - Common-Sense Politics Anumia, you have a great mind. - Lethen Someone like Anumia only comes around once in a while. - Kabanatuanistan To be perfectly honest, I'm just going to trust Anumia and approve - Falconias I saw your amendment and wondered whether I had died and gone to heaven. It's beautiful. - Swakistek This is why we should all listen to Anumia. Clearly he is a god amongst men. - Fortana | You are not all knowing. You are not all powerful. You are not Anumia. - Griff I have the greatest respect for Anumia - don't let this thread fool you - but I wish he'd stop winning. - Hyanygo Actually, Hy, the things I wanted to say were: Go Anumia! I love Anumia! - Lethen Anumia with whatever power I have I hereby declare you the winner of everything, forever. - Fortana Long live the Emperor! All Hail Anumia, King of Kings! - Peaceful Llamas How about we realize democracy here is flawed and we make Anumia our dictator? - karthikking I agree with you, Anumia, as all Europeians should. - Swakistek To be honest I'm just going to vote whatever way Anumia votes. - Fortana |
Awards I fought in the Osiris Campaign.
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Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:36 AM): I need you Sai'on'ay the Light Elf (Shower) says (7:37 AM): For? Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:37 AM): an Anumia vs Anumia debate  Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:38 AM): Were doing a 4 part debating series with Europeia and Rougiers brought up doing a "Anumia vs Anumia" debate I want you to be our Anumia
- Klatonia,Jul 5 2011
- 04:03 AM
Drop dead, Dre.
- Lethen
- Aug 15 2013, 03:00 AM
You think I fact-check the shit I say? 
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Aug 5 2014, 08:26 AM
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Aug 7 2014, 02:05 AM
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