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Bill: Crusaders Special Sigil, #, Reform of Ancients
Details
Submitted by[?]: Sháhazi Péashro
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: September 3341
Description[?]:
| In line with the consensus reached beween us and the LaoC, we hope that these reforms may get passed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Old text During the last decades, our Dear Feline Homeland has been in a state of internal and constitutional limbo. The office of Felis Supremis has taken over the duties of the head of government, something we anti-bureaucracists strongly approve of. However, the office of Felis Supremis was originally intended for a cat, a symbol of our Dear Feline Homeland that none of the cats humans can ever take on. Therefore, we propose the establishment of an elective monarchy, a Feline Shahdom, an Empire for our people to venerate and our enemies to fear. We therefore invite all the other parties of our beloved motherland to discuss the reorganization of the Feline Homeland to the first Ethernal Feline Shahdom of Barmenia. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: Training your human is a thankless task. "Why bother with it?", some kittens may ask. The fate of the world is the issue at hand, as felines worldwide stake a claim for their land. Make no bones about it, we cats own the joint. We spray in the corners to drive home the point. Some say the meek shall inherit the Earth, But they've no fangs or claws, for what that's worth. The cat is the ultimate species, you see, We're poised to usurp man's authority. These silly old humans who cannot play nice! We cats are peaceful, we hate only mice. Just what does training your human entail? A host of fun things you must do without fail: The sofas and rugs need a little makeover. The La-Z-Boy's target for kitty takeover. Then sleep on clean towels placed in the guest bath. And make their best clothing a target of wrath. Tear down those new drapes with a quick forceful tug. Then tatter the pile of the new Berber rug. And when they are sleeping, you block off their nose, paw at their lower lip, chew on their toes. Strut on the mantle. If they give any flack, knock down their trophies and all bric-a-brac. Shed on mom's new velvet black evening gown, as she's headed out for a night on the town. If they leave you home all alone for the night, (Any human doing this can't be all that bright), They're telling you by leaving, it's perfectly all right, To totally redecorate 'til dawn's early light. Knock over tables and chew up the fern. Hurry, go faster! Soon, they'll return... When they try to punish, you mustn't show concern. (All attempts of discipline a pussycat should spurn.) A snide flick of tail will convey no remorse, but they will try harder to scold you, of course! So, hide in the closet until they forget, and then launch out just like an F-14 jet. Tear up their ankle, their forearm, their hand, then when they've had all the pain they can stand, dart from the room while they call 9-1-1, and celebrate victory: The felines have won! To humans, however, the battle's begun, as they steep in their anger and wish for a gun. Pathetic and lumbering and clumsy to boot, My friend, human dominance is really a hoot. Take charge in your home. It's destiny, meow. (The verses above have already told how.) So sleep for an hour, and then grab some chow, And then train your human, beginning right now.
Current:
| Lift up your head to the eternal sun, oh Barmenian land; March on to glory your bright banners waving high. See how the world marks the manner of your bearing! Pledge to excel through love and unity. Pressing onward, march together to a common loftier goal; Steady sunward, tho' the weather hide the wide and treachrous shoal. Lift up your head to the shining sun, oh Barmenia, |
Proposed:
| Long live our Felis Supremis! And may his/her glory make immortal our land; For (name) improved Barmenia! A thousandfold from where it once used to stand. Though once beset by the foemen's rage, Now it has peace in his keeping sure. We of Barmenia, rejoice in every age, cat or man. Oh, may the Sun protect him/her both now and evermore! Oh, Sun that shines on Barmenia's banner, Shed upon each nation rays strong and fair. Those days keep in our recollection When thy flashing sword brought peace everywhere. We give our lives in thy shade benign, And take the lives of each enemy. We are the heirs of Bastet's line; Oh, beloved cat land, ever wholly thine are we. Of Right we've been and still are champions. What is right is all we ever demand. Through worship of the Cats, we ever From the rabid dogs will guard this our sacred land. "Feline Deeds" the first virtue of our call, "Feline Will" the light our hearts and minds to guide, And through "Feline Speech" shining, one and all, This is Barmenia's fame that will echo far and wide. |
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The national flag (URL).
Old value:: http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/4300000/Thundercats-thundercats-4312341-1280-800.jpg
Current: https://postimg.cc/ZBsd29ZR
Proposed: http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/particracy/images/4/4a/Lionshah2.png
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The national motto.
Old value:: If cats could talk, they wouldn't.
Current: Land of the Eternal Sun
Proposed: Cat with us!
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 00:48:45, July 09, 2012 CET | From | Union for a Sovereign Future | To | Debating the Crusaders Special Sigil, #, Reform of Ancients |
| Message | We strongly support this bill. However, we propose a minor adjustment to the Shah, to the title Shahanshah - King of Kings. |
| Date | 00:53:19, July 09, 2012 CET | From | Sháhazi Péashro | To | Debating the Crusaders Special Sigil, #, Reform of Ancients |
| Message | We thank you deeply for your support! We concur and shall adjust this. |
| Date | 05:19:46, July 09, 2012 CET | From | Left Libertarian Alliance of Cats | To | Debating the Crusaders Special Sigil, #, Reform of Ancients |
| Message | OOC: Since I play a democratic-republican party, I intend to oppose the monarchist aspects of this IC. However, I approve of all of these changes OOC as they could be a fun new direction for the Feline Homeland. Let the feline-republic versus feline-empire political battles begin! May the best cat win. |
| Date | 05:34:55, July 09, 2012 CET | From | Left Libertarian Alliance of Cats | To | Debating the Crusaders Special Sigil, #, Reform of Ancients |
| Message | IC: Felines, ladies, and gentlemen of the Grand Cat Parlour, We feel that "Feline Homeland" is better branding for our nation's tourist industry than Feline Shahdom would be. Article 1: We support this proposed new flag. Article 2: We oppose this, for we think that the meows of cats is a sound of freedom. Cats serve no monarchs, and neither should we. Article 3: We support this new song. While we do not view Bastet and her heirs as monarchs, we do deeply honor them for the stability and peace they have brought to Barmenian politics. Article 4: We support this compared to the existing name. While we thank the Eredians for naming our national animal after the late Felis Supremis Felix "Big" Bear, we do feel its time to give this honor back to the cats. Article 5: Support. -Rodentia Hunter, Chief General of the Armed Forces, Candidate for Felis Supremis in 3332, Libertarian Alliance of Cats |
| Date | 19:29:12, July 09, 2012 CET | From | Sháhazi Péashro | To | Debating the Crusaders Special Sigil, #, Reform of Ancients |
| Message | It gladdens us that we seem to agree on most things, though it's sad that the LAoC oppose the creation of one brilliant Empire. Is there any we can do to change your position on the matter? Anything you would want back in exchange for agreeing to this. Nathazha Thanai - Parlourist |
| Date | 01:44:39, July 10, 2012 CET | From | Left Libertarian Alliance of Cats | To | Debating the Crusaders Special Sigil, #, Reform of Ancients |
| Message | Our party will hold an internal meeting after the elections to work on a compromise proposal to present the Socialists and the Conservatives with. We hope to find a solution that allows us to have glorious leadership while still maintaining our role as Terra's foremost democratic-republic. -Rodentia Hunter, Chief General of the Armed Forces, Candidate for Felis Supremis in 3332, Libertarian Alliance of Cats |
| Date | 03:46:37, July 28, 2012 CET | From | Left Libertarian Alliance of Cats | To | Debating the Crusaders Special Sigil, #, Reform of Ancients |
| Message | Felines, ladies, and gentlemen of the Grand Cat Parlour, We currently would like to see this bill be shortened to a couple of proposals. Let us keep the proposal on the revised national song, revised motto ("Cat with us!" is indeed catchy, and seems to have become a popular saying throughout the Feline Homeland), and eliminate talk of a national name change. Discussions should continue in a different bill as to whether renaming the Felis Supremis is appropriate. -Rodentia Hunter, Chief General of the Armed Forces |
| Date | 03:56:16, July 28, 2012 CET | From | Sháhazi Péashro | To | Debating the Crusaders Special Sigil, #, Reform of Ancients |
| Message | Your will shall be done! - Theoderic Lathander, General Secretary, LSS Crusaders Council |
| Date | 04:08:36, July 28, 2012 CET | From | Left Libertarian Alliance of Cats | To | Debating the Crusaders Special Sigil, #, Reform of Ancients |
| Message | Felines, ladies, and gentlemen of the Grand Cat Parlour, We prefer to keep the current flag, but will support the 2nd and 3rd articles if they were reproposed. -Rodentiaus Hunter, Chief General of the Armed Forces |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 50 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 105 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 19 |
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