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Bill: New Arab Era of Majatra Act I
Details
Submitted by[?]: Communist Party of Solentia
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: September 2394
Description[?]:
| With the passing of this bill the nation shall be renamed to: Arab Empire of Solentia ------------------------------------------------------ |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: The soft gentle clover is healthy and strong The water pours forth unforeseen But coming together in friendship so long The future is safer for me! The dangers of freedom are deadly indeed The wolf prowls the meadows with glee But somewhere our unity plants the seed The State is all to me! The rocks in the meadow are warmed by the light The raindrops are holding the key But neither question the will of what’s right The future is safer for me! The calm sparkling Rivers traverse the dawn The terrible twilight not seen But we grow our great strength in peace and calm The State is all to me! The cold winter whirlwinds so fiercely alight The mountaintops seething with glee But a wonder is resting just out of sight The future is safer for me! The delicate embers gently ignite The soft summer breezes sway free But “action,” a voice roars, “is better than none” “The State is all to me!” The Cruelty of ages sits on our breast The duty for State I now see But the sun in the sky has not reached its crest The future is safer for me! O Homeland O Homeland The gateway is thee! Our million-eyed Father is splendid indeed! And nothing is greater Or more worthy to know, The State is all to me! Listen now elders, pinnacles of ice The wind is shifting to the tepid south But who could change the course of the winds, Those ruinous peaks of sweltering vice? Glory, Fame, Eternal fires of Heaven! Hold tight the lead compass of change To a steady unchanging range! Wrest the winds to human hands, Wrest the struggling airs to lofty depths! For he who holds the winds, He who holds change, Is not human nor a man, But of Heavenly range! Buoyant brilliance and bourgeoning bright! Take this token of our good faith Take these endless cares of men And burn them away in bourgeoning light! The Pinnacle of fame rests on a pin The mountains blaze so far away For greatness and glory gleam in the reach For the darkness does harbor sin Where were the liberals when terror was true, Where were you, Heaven, when there were prayers for you? For only our Homeland can show us the way, Only the true path is held without sway! The gray wolf is slaughtered and no one can hear, For the selfish and bold will never be feared! Let all of your actions be for the state, Let all of your thoughts be the name “Fate!” And never again will freedom corrupt us, We stronger than might, more sane than delirious Open the threshold and prove to the world That unity is greater when grandeur is unfurled! Terraced gardens of Clezomene, Cherished greens of Halion, Wind swept shores and airy plains, Never again a change in direction Furious Fallacy! Facetious Fate! Burning brightness, righteously irate! Never again will darkness prevail! Righteous Furious Burning Battering Bright!
Current:
| Citadel of the valiant, Solentia the bold Where loyalty blooms and heroes of old Rise now, break the chains that bind Blaze a trail with faith entwined Your banner flies high, lighting the way March onward united come what may Lift voices together, let freedom ring Of unity and justice your anthems sing Torch burning bright, lead out of the night Guide all who yearn for the dawn's first light With law and vision, progress shall bloom O Solentia, your finest hour soon comes |
Proposed:
| Arise, ye Arabs from your slumber, Arise, ye prisoners of want. For reason in revolt now thunders, and at last ends the age of cant! Away with all your superstitions, Arabs, arise, arise! We'll change henceforth the old tradition, And spurn the dust to win the prize! Solentia, be happy thanks to the power of God and your ruler. Your brave citizens are unanimous; your freedom will never be touched, as your mountains are defiant, and your natives do not fear any enemy. Long live our victorious ruler to the glory of our country. So Arabs, come rally, And the last fight let us face. The Internationale, Unites the Arab race. So Arabs, come rally, And the last fight let us face. The Internationale, Unites the Arab race. |
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The nation's capital city.
Old value:: 848
Current: Oda
Proposed: 840
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Structure of the executive branch.
Old value:: The Head of State is also Head of Government.
Current: The Head of State is also Head of Government.
Proposed: The Head of State is hereditary and symbolic; the Head of Government chairs the cabinet.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: Vániokan Speaker
Current: Governor
Proposed: General Secretary
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: Praetor
Current: President
Proposed: His Imperial Majesty, Conquering Lion of the Majatrans, Supreme Protector of the Muslims, Sultan of the Arabs, Commander of the Faithful, Field Marshal of the Armed Forces, Supreme Commander in Chief, the Liberator of Solentia, King of Kings of Solentia, and Elect of God
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The official title of the legislative assembly.
Old value:: Council of Elders
Current: House
Proposed: Arab Central Executive Committee
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The national motto.
Old value:: One Nation, One People, One God.
Current: Freedom, Unity, Tradition
Proposed: Arabs of the world, unite!
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 17:55:12, April 22, 2007 CET | From |  Communist Party of Solentia | To | Debating the New Arab Era of Majatra Act I |
| Message | Agreed? Objections? |
| Date | 21:41:45, April 23, 2007 CET | From | Communist Party of Solentia | To | Debating the New Arab Era of Majatra Act I |
| Message | Alas, we need an Emperor to rule an Empire! Long live the Emperor! |
| Date | 23:47:26, April 23, 2007 CET | From | Socialist Democratic Party | To | Debating the New Arab Era of Majatra Act I |
| Message | Long live the empire! If I may so though the title of the Head of State is just a tad long, no? |
| Date | 01:43:39, April 24, 2007 CET | From | Communist Party of Solentia | To | Debating the New Arab Era of Majatra Act I |
| Message | I plan to remove the title, I just want to see what it will look like once in place. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 595 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Selucia is Particracy's modern take on Ancient Rome, located on the continent of Majatra. |
| Random quote: "The root source of wealth is human ingenuity. This has no known bounds, so the amount of wealth in existence can always be increased. That's why capitalism is called 'making money.'" - Marc Geddes |