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Bill: Return to History
Details
Submitted by[?]: Protectorate Party
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: November 2410
Description[?]:
| A return to our historical titles and names. slogan translates as "FROM THE BEGINNING OF TIME" |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: Messiah
Current: प्रधानमन्त्री (Pradhānamantrī - Prime Minister)
Proposed: Ouparath
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: Imperial Viceroy
Current: सङ्घस्य राष्ट्रपति (Saṅghasya Rāṣṭrápati - President of the Union) / Adhinayak Sanghasya
Proposed: Maharaja
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The official title of the legislative assembly.
Old value:: Holy Council of Elders
Current: प्रतिनिधि सभा (Pratinidhi Sabhā - House of Representatives)
Proposed: Jawatankuasa
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The National Animal.
Old value:: Lion
Current: शुकः (Śukaḥ - Parrot)
Proposed: Elephant
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The national motto.
Old value:: Strive for Greatness
Current: भिन्नेष्वैक्यस्य दर्शनम् (Bhinneṣvaikyasya darśanam - Unity in diversity)
Proposed: Ab aeterno
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The official national sport.
Old value:: Rugby
Current: क्रिकेट्-क्रीडा (Kriket-Krida - Cricket)
Proposed: Hot Air Ballooning
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 01:05:07, May 14, 2007 CET | From | Liberty Party | To | Debating the Return to History |
| Message | The Liberty Party strongly objects to Articles 4-6, 9, and 10. Article 4 threatens the national security of the nation and is a needless restriction on the military's ability to provide for defense and establish a Mutual Assurance of Destruction to any who threaten the nation. Article 5 is a pointless restriction on the free market and the government's ability to increase revenue without increasing taxes. Article 6 is a terrible step backwards in deregulation of the economy, and deeply threatens the sustained prosperity of the nation. People should not be able to retire with full benefits only half way through their lives. Article 9 is an ABHORRENT on the face of freedom and the fact that it even appears in a bill called "Good Bye Dictatorship" is ridiculous. Article 10 is an unneeded expansion of government control over individuals' lives. |
| Date | 07:39:24, May 23, 2007 CET | From |  Protectorate Party | To | Debating the Return to History |
| Message | We took the views of the Lib Party and made some changes to the bill. |
| Date | 07:47:26, May 23, 2007 CET | From | Gerajan Peoples Party | To | Debating the Return to History |
| Message | Interesting... here's an article-by-article breakdown: Article 1: Nay Article 2: Aye Article 3: Aye Article 4: Nay, let's have increased democracy. Article 5: Could support. Article 6: I like that name... but should we bring back the Jawa? Article 7: Nay Article 8: Aye. Article 9: Another good name... but should we bring back the Putera? Article 10: Like alot... it's better than Raja. |
| Date | 23:53:03, May 24, 2007 CET | From | Liberty Party | To | Debating the Return to History |
| Message | The Liberty Party objects to the new Articles 2-4, 8, and strongly objects to 7. |
| Date | 16:44:04, May 26, 2007 CET | From | Liberty Party | To | Debating the Return to History |
| Message | With the removal of all issues, the Liberty Party fully supports this motion. |
| Date | 02:02:25, May 27, 2007 CET | From | Gerajan Peoples Party | To | Debating the Return to History |
| Message | The ISACON also supports the revised legislation. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 75 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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