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Bill: New Anthem
Details
Submitted by[?]: Conservative Party
Status[?]: defeated
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: August 2151
Description[?]:
| For the new Beluzia |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: (To the tune of beethovens 9th) Joy, o wondrous spark divine, Daughter of Elysium, Drunk with fire now we enter, Heavenly one, your holy shrine. Your magic powers join again what fashion strictly did divide; Brotherhood unites all men Where your gentle wing's spread wide. The man who's been so fortunate To become the friend of a friend, The man who has won a fair woman - To the rejoicing let him add his voice. The man who calls but a single soul Somewhere in the world his own! And he who never managed this - Let him steal forth from our throng! Joy is drunk by every creature From Nature's fair and charming breast; Every being, good or evil, Follows in her rosy steps. Kisses she gave to us, and vines, And one good friend, tried in death; The serpent she endowed with base desire And the cherub stands before God. Gladly as His suns do fly Through the heavens' splendid plan, Run now, brothers, your own course, Joyful like a conquering hero Embrace each other now, you millions! The kiss is for the whole wide world! Brothers - over the starry firmament A beloved Father must surely dwell. Do you come crashing down, you millions? Do you sense the Creators presence, world? Seek Him above the starry firmament, For above the stars he surely dwells.
Current:
| Land of the Free by the people, We pledge to thy liberty! No tyrants here linger, despots must flee. This tranquil haven of democracy, the blood of our sires which hallows the sod, brought freedom from slavery and oppressionists. By the might of truth, no longer shall we be hewers of wood. Arise! Sons, daughters of the united and democratic ancestors, put on your armor, clear the land! Drive back the tyrants, let despots flee -Land of the Free by the people! Nature has blessed us with wealth untold. Our mountains and valleys where prairies roll; our fathers, mothers, valiant and bold drove back the invader- those of tyranny. |
Proposed:
| (To the tune of Oh Holy Night) O Holy Night! The bombs were brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Emporers birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining. Till He appeared and the Kingdom felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary Union rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices! O night divine, the night when Zog was born; O night, O Holy Night , O night divine! O night, O Holy Night , O night divine! Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand. O'er the world a flag is sweetly streaming, Now come the wisemen from out of the Bailon land. The King of kings lay thus lowly manger; In all our trials born to be our friends. He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger, Behold your King! Before him lowly bend! Behold your King! Before him lowly bend! Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices! O night divine, the night when Zog was born; O night, O Holy Night , O night divine! Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother. And in his name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, With all our hearts we praise His holy name. Zog is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we, His power and glory ever more proclaim! His power and glory ever more proclaim! |
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 21:39:30, December 04, 2005 CET | From | Conservative Party | To | Debating the New Anthem |
| Message | I present "Oh Holy Zog!" as the new anthem :D |
| Date | 23:24:59, December 04, 2005 CET | From | Militant Socialist Party | To | Debating the New Anthem |
| Message | How does 'naw' grab ye? |
| Date | 23:52:59, December 04, 2005 CET | From | Conservative Party | To | Debating the New Anthem |
| Message | *cries* |
| Date | 00:43:34, December 05, 2005 CET | From | People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia | To | Debating the New Anthem |
| Message | Thats pretty cool, BCP, don't let those cowardly commie whelps drag you down! I still prefer "Ode to Joy" full version, but I'd prob support your new song for the christmas season. |
| Date | 02:33:12, December 05, 2005 CET | From | People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia | To | Debating the New Anthem |
| Message | lets all vote yes on this one, for Christmas! |
| Date | 06:06:55, December 05, 2005 CET | From | Conservative Party | To | Debating the New Anthem |
| Message | If we do this for Christmas I promise I will support a new one afterwards! |
| Date | 16:50:36, December 05, 2005 CET | From | Conservative Party | To | Debating the New Anthem |
| Message | *Cries* Where is the holiday spirit?!?!?!?!?!?! |
| Date | 20:53:42, December 05, 2005 CET | From | Partisans And Artisans League | To | Debating the New Anthem |
| Message | One thing to note - this song is IMPOSSIBLY difficult to sing - but yes I'll go for it. |
| Date | 20:58:23, December 05, 2005 CET | From | Partisans And Artisans League | To | Debating the New Anthem |
| Message | BLASPHEMY! I tell you! This anthem will never pass! *after reading more than the first two lines* |
| Date | 01:25:13, December 06, 2005 CET | From | Conservative Party | To | Debating the New Anthem |
| Message | PLEASE!!! *Puppy dog eyes* Where is the Christmas Spirit??? |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 34 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 61 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 5 |
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