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Bill: Cabinet Proposal of February 2885
Details
Submitted by[?]: Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM)
Status[?]: passed
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: October 2885
Description[?]:
| Proposing a Cabinet |
Proposals
Article 1
The responsibilites of Head of Government will be conducted by the 
United Front for Change
Article 2
The responsibilites of Science and Technology will be conducted by the United Front for Change
Article 3
The responsibilites of Food and Agriculture will be conducted by the United Front for Change
Article 4
The responsibilites of Environment and Tourism will be conducted by the United Front for Change
Article 5
The responsibilites of Trade and Industry will be conducted by the Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM)
Article 6
The responsibilites of Foreign Affairs will be conducted by the United Front for Change
Article 7
The responsibilites of Internal Affairs will be conducted by the Cabal of Entrenched Plutocrats
Article 8
The responsibilites of Finance will be conducted by the Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM)
Article 9
The responsibilites of Defence will be conducted by the Cabal of Entrenched Plutocrats
Article 10
The responsibilites of Justice will be conducted by the Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM)
Article 11
The responsibilites of Infrastructure and Transport will be conducted by the Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM)
Article 12
The responsibilites of Health and Social Services will be conducted by the Cabal of Entrenched Plutocrats
Article 13
The responsibilites of Education and Culture will be conducted by the United Front for Change
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 23:14:19, January 27, 2010 CET | From | Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of February 2885 |
| Message | The Prime Minister: Mr Speaker, given the almost inevitable certainty of the failure of the existing Cabinet proposal, I would like to make this proposal in order that a new government may be formed. May I remind honourable members of this House that, should no government be able to be formed, then the existing government remains. It is therefore in the interests of this House to be able to form a solid coalition so that no arguments over legitimacy can be made. For the second time in our history, we find ourselves no longer the majority party. It is, of course, a great pity for the party, and a great pity for me personally. We have enjoyed a great spell at the top of Hutorian politics, with the exception of a brief interlude, and it is somewhat remarkable that we were born out of nothing, and were elected time and time again by the Hutorian people. That is a record that we most certainly can be proud of, if also a little surprised! I can confirm that I intend to continue to lead the Conservative-Libertarian Party and hope to take it back to glory. Forgive me for expressing a note of pessimism, but I have always been as honest I could be...nakedly honest, some might say...and it would not surprise me if our role now turned to being a minority party, fighting for key values that are often neglected by other parties. We continue to believe in the things we always did, and will continue to fight for liberty and democracy. Mr Speaker, whilst I could try to form a coalition with myself as head, it has always been the belief of myself, and of the party as a whole, that the party with the greatest number of seats has a right to attempt to form a coalition and lead a government. I would therefore like to propose this to the UFC. The CLP and CEP have great experience of working in government together, and, whilst differences have always existed, on key issues, we have been able to co-operate for the good of Hutori. We know that under the leadership of the UFC, we will be able to do the same. I am, of course, aware, that the UFC was formed in opposition to the CLP's leadership, and we respect that. However, there is much that we can agree on. Civil liberties, for example, have always been a concern of the CLP, and we know that the same can be said of the UFC. The CEP also vote progressively on such issues. Let a protection of civil liberties in this uncertain climate, where there exists a party motivated by fascist ideals, united this government and allow it to defend the Hutorian people's cherished rights. Devolution, economics and foreign policy may divide us, but on this issue, we will stand united. |
| Date | 23:59:28, January 27, 2010 CET | From | United Front for Change | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of February 2885 |
| Message | Mr. Speaker: The United Front for Change would like to commend the Conservative-Libertarian Party's humility and grace in this time of transition. The UFC echoes the CLP's commitment to allowing the party with the majority of seats to take the position as leader of Hutorian government. It is a clear reflection of the mandate of the people. The Hutorian people have embraced change in this past election and so with a new government, change will come. It is true that the UFC and the CLP have had major differences in the past. In fact, the UFC was formed not long ago to protest the positions of the CLP. Those differences continue to this day. However, it is with great pride that the UFC encourages all parties to find common ground so that we can move our nation forward. Our chief priorities shall be protecting and extending civil liberties; reducing the size of government and improving its efficiency; and encouraging international cooperation and world peace. With this coalition government, the nation's call for true multi-partisanship shall be delivered. |
| Date | 13:31:18, January 29, 2010 CET | From | National Workers Party of Hutori | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of February 2885 |
| Message | Mr.speaker........... Ungrateful B*stard/................................. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 200 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 52 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 139 |
| Random fact: In general, role-play requires the consent of all players. |
| Random quote: "I swear to the Lord I still can't see Why Democracy means Everybody but me." - Langston Hughes, The Black Man Speaks |