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Bill: Cabinet Proposal of September 2444
Details
Submitted by[?]: Liberty Party
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill presents the formation of a cabinet. It requires more than half of the legislature to vote yes. Traditionally, parties in the proposal vote yes, others (the opposition) vote no. This bill will pass as soon as the required yes votes are in and all parties in the proposal have voted yes, or will be defeated if unsufficient votes are reached on the deadline.
Voting deadline: November 2445
Description[?]:
| With the influx of new parties and different ideologies, the choice of parties to form a coalition has bloated beyond belief. However, as the President of the Republic by which is stands, I have no choice but to offer this following cabinet. It includes candidates from the Fascist Libertarian Party, the Neo-Libs, the Progressive Libs, the People Party, the Anarchists, and I've proposed that my party takes control of the foreign office as we'd like to organize free trade agreements with nations that share our ideas. As to the Progressive Libs and the Neo Libs, I thank you kindly for your sponsorship that's gave us Libertarians the power to form a cabinet like this. I would have loved to forfill my offer of 4 ministries each, however, with the recent political upheaval, this has become no longer possible if we want this proposal to pass. My fellow parliamentarians, the Zardugal political situation has been at a deadlock for the past few days. 2 elections haven't sold the problem. This proposal would enable our government, though slightly fractured, to function. In the interests of Zardugal, lets put this cabinet into power. I'll leave this open for 2 days to make sure all parties involved are happy, then we'll start voting. |
Proposals
Article 1
As per the Constitution, the Ŝtatestro (Head of State) chairs the cabinet.
Article 2
The responsibilites of Science and Technology will be conducted by the 
People Party
Article 3
The responsibilites of Food and Agriculture will be conducted by the Fascist Libertarian Party
Article 4
The responsibilites of Environment and Tourism will be conducted by the Neo-Libertarian Party
Article 5
The responsibilites of Trade and Industry will be conducted by the Progressive Liberals
Article 6
The responsibilites of Foreign Affairs will be conducted by the Liberty Party
Article 7
The responsibilites of Internal Affairs will be conducted by the Progressive Liberals
Article 8
The responsibilites of Finance will be conducted by the Progressive Liberals
Article 9
The responsibilites of Defence will be conducted by the People Party
Article 10
The responsibilites of Justice will be conducted by the Zardugal Anarchist Party
Article 11
The responsibilites of Infrastructure and Transport will be conducted by the Zardugal Anarchist Party
Article 12
The responsibilites of Health and Social Services will be conducted by the Zardugal Anarchist Party
Article 13
The responsibilites of Education and Culture will be conducted by the Fascist Libertarian Party
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 10:57:10, August 20, 2007 CET | From | Zardugal Trade Unionist Party | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of September 2444 |
| Message | We are not necessarily opposed to this cabinet make up, but we would prefer to see the Fascists in a ministry that does not carry as much responsibility to the next generations. Perhaps Infrastructure and Transport. |
| Date | 16:21:10, August 20, 2007 CET | From | Ancient and Noble Order of the Cavaliers | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of September 2444 |
| Message | "A minority government? Good luck." -Frederick Stuart, Prince of Ingomu, Directory Member |
| Date | 22:12:27, August 20, 2007 CET | From | Fascist Libertarian Party | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of September 2444 |
| Message | How interesting that the Zardugal Trade Unionist Party wishes to secure democracy by placing opponents in positions where they "do not carry as much responsibilty" and are less able to conduct their politics. Splendid show of hypocracy, sirs. |
| Date | 02:09:51, August 21, 2007 CET | From | Zardugal Trade Unionist Party | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of September 2444 |
| Message | Hypocritical? Sir, did you ever stop and think that perhaps our desire to see a party and governing coalition that actually responds to the needs of the people, as opposed to responding to the needs of business interests, special interest groups and other such facets, is what Zardugal needs? We do not feel that you are up to par to run the Ministry of Education. Deal with it. |
| Date | 04:08:09, August 21, 2007 CET | From | Ancient and Noble Order of the Cavaliers | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of September 2444 |
| Message | "This governing coalition is doomed and the votes haven't even been counted." -the Prince of Ingomu |
| Date | 07:12:00, August 21, 2007 CET | From | Zardugal Trade Unionist Party | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of September 2444 |
| Message | What an excellent sentiment to have, now that you're not going to be part of the government. |
| Date | 08:25:02, August 21, 2007 CET | From | Liberty Party | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of September 2444 |
| Message | Though we see the trade unionist's point, we feel that we should just get his cabinet into power as soon as possible. As for the vain conservatives, this is exactly what you tried to do, and you fought off the cries of outrage from parties both included and not included in the proposal. The only reason you don't agree with this cabinet is because your not included in it. |
| Date | 17:04:43, August 21, 2007 CET | From | Ancient and Noble Order of the Cavaliers | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of September 2444 |
| Message | "We were also decried for attempting to form a cabinet that did not include everyone. This is not so much as vain posturing, but just an act of 'I told you so.'" -the Prince of Ingomu |
| Date | 18:57:03, August 21, 2007 CET | From | Progressive Liberals | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of September 2444 |
| Message | The Progressive Liberals do not feel this as a workable Government. We are vigorously opposed to the ideals of both anarchism and fascism. Both parties undermine our basic beliefs of freedom and fair regulation. We cannot and will not do business with these parties and thus we are voting against this cabinet proposal, even if it means another election or being in opposition. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 184 | |||||
| no | Total Seats: 118 | |||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 99 |
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