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Bill: The Zen Revolution
Details
Submitted by[?]: 大同派/ Dàtóngpa (Dàtóng Faction)
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: February 2845
Description[?]:
| Banzai! Upon passing of this bill, the Country is renamed the "Enlightened Peoples Republic of Indrala and Hanzan" |
Proposals
Article 1
Withdraw from the Hulstria-Indrala Economic Friendship Pact.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in cosmetics research.
Old value:: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is unregulated.
Current: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is regulated.
Proposed: Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: Indrala, Indrala, blessed isle in the sea, Land of strength and liberty, From the mountains to the sea, A land beautiful and free, Indrala, Indrala, defended by the sea, Let no Indralan yield an inch, Let every citizen stand firm, To defend our beloved homeland, Indrala, we fight for you
Current:
| <<National Anthem>> Yingdalan Banman: 燦殿當頭靑閣重， 仙人掌上玉芙蓉， 太平天子朝天日， 五色雲車駕六龍! Luthorian: In the Resplendent Palace, amongst the overlapping azure pavilions, Like a jade lotus flower in an immortal's palm, The Son of Heaven of Supreme Peace pays tribute to Heaven's sun, In its five-color chariot of clouds, drawn by six dragons! <<Imperial Anthem>> Yingdalan Banman: 武宗在上、於昭于天。 武雖舊宗、其命維新。 有武不顯、帝命不時。 武宗陟降、在帝左右。 Luthorian: The House of Wu is on high, Oh! Bright is it in Heaven. Although the Wu are an old clan, Heaven favored it only recently. Illustrious is the House of Wu, And the appointment of God came at the proper time. The House of Wu ascends and descends, On the left and right hand of God. |
Proposed:
| Let morning shine on the silver and gold of this land, Three thousand leagues packed with natural wealth. My beautiful fatherland. The glory of a wise people Brought up in a culture brilliant With a history five millennia long. Let us devote our bodies and minds To supporting this Indrala forever. Embracing the atmosphere of Mountains, Nest for the spirit of labour, The firm will, bonded with truth, Will go forth to all the world. The country established by the will of the people, Breasting the raging waves with soaring strength. Let us glorify forever this Indrala, Limitlessly rich and strong. http://www.big.or.jp/~jrldr/m/1na1.mp3 |
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The constitutional right and responsibility to propose a cabinet to the legislature.
Old value:: Only the Head of State can propose a cabinet coalition.
Current: Each party can propose a cabinet coalition.
Proposed: Only the largest party can propose a cabinet.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The nation's defence industry.
Old value:: The state owns national defence industries but these exist alongside privately owned defence industries.
Current: The state owns national defence industries but these exist alongside privately owned defence industries.
Proposed: The state owns all defence industries.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Current: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Proposed: The government may seize private property for any reason.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Current: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Proposed: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The national flag (URL).
Old value:: http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/particracy/images/7/7b/Indralannewflag.PNG
Current: https://i.imgur.com/ECxipCz.png
Proposed: http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3908/redflagcopy.jpg
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Appointments and requirements for government employees.
Old value:: All government employees have to promise political independence.
Current: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Proposed: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Radio stations.
Old value:: All radio stations are private.
Current: The government subsidises a national radio station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Proposed: All radio stations are owned by the state.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Television stations.
Old value:: The government subsidises independent non-profit-making cooperatives for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised TV stations are allowed.
Current: The government subsidises a national TV station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised TV stations are allowed.
Proposed: All television stations are owned by the state.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: Prime Minister
Current: 太保 (Grand Regent)
Proposed: Chairman
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: President
Current:
| 陛下和皇上，武軒轅，天子，瑩大磖王，皇，和帝 (His Imperial and Royal Majesty and Radiant Highness, Wu Xuanyuan, Son of Heaven, King, Sovereign, and Emperor of Yingdala) |
Proposed: Peoples Shogun
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: There is a free public health care system and a small number of private clinics, which are heavily regulated to ensure they treat their patients well and provide good care.
Current: Health care is entirely public and free; private clinics are banned.
Proposed: Health care is entirely public and free; private clinics are banned.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government subsidizes private enterprises that face bankruptcy.
Current: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Proposed: All industry is owned and operated by the state.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards labor unions.
Old value:: Trade unions may exist and worker membership is voluntary.
Current: Trade unions may exist and worker membership is voluntary.
Proposed: Trade unions may exist and all workers must have membership in one.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change National service.
Old value:: All adults upon completion of schooling can be required in times of war to serve a term in the military.
Current: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve a term in the military.
Proposed: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve a term in the military.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change The national motto.
Old value:: Justice, Liberty, Unity.
Current: 仁, 義, 禮, 智, 信 (Benevolence, Righteousness, Propriety, Wisdom, Trustworthiness)
Proposed:
| 天地與我同根 Heaven and earth come from the same root as myself: 萬物與我爲一 All things and I belong to one Whole. |
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of nuclear weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons if victory is not feasibile by other means.
Current: The nation shall never use nuclear weapons in warfare.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in warfare for any reason.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change The state's policy concerning religious clothing.
Old value:: It is not permitted to wear religious clothing or religious symbols in public buildings.
Current: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Proposed: People are required to dress according to religious codes
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden.
Current: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden.
Proposed: Teacher-led prayers are mandatory in schools.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: The state contracts with private companies to provide public housing.
Current: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Proposed: The state owns and maintains all housing.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 48
Current: 72
Proposed: 72
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change Travel by foreigners to the nation.
Old value:: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.
Current: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.
Proposed: The nation does not allow any visitors unless a specific permit is authorized by the Foreign Minister.
Article 25
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the export of weapons to other nations.
Old value:: The government allows conventional arms to be exported freely.
Current: The government must approve all arms sales on a case by case basis.
Proposed: The government allows arms to be sold only to close allies.
Article 26
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Current: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Proposed: The government requires all businesses to be run by Democratic Workers' Councils.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 19:28:26, November 07, 2009 CET | From | Liberal Conservative Party of Indrala | To | Debating the The Zen Revolution |
| Message | This legislation is the anti-thesis of everything we stand for. Even it is passed, we will spend the next however many legisltive terms necessary to reverse its affect. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 328 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 90 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Zardugal is a nation based on the old Byzantine Empire, with a modern twist and the Esperanto language. Zardugal is located on the continent of Majatra. |
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