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Bill: Treaty of Port Ubuntu
Details
Submitted by[?]: Bloc Socialiste
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill is a resolution. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: May 2199
Description[?]:
| The governments of the Republic of Dranland and the People's Republic of Dranland, assembled, hereby proclaim the dissolution of the People's Republic of Dranland, the retransferral of the sovereignty of Elbian to the Republic of Dranland, and the end of the occupation of the Tonton Militia. WHEREAS the Tonton Militia under Renard Duvalier has withdrawn to their stronghold in Port Ubuntu and has made it explicitly clear that they intend to remain there in peace indefinately; WHEREAS the land of Elbian is now occupied by the Republic of Dranland; WHEREAS the Politburo of the People's Republic of Dranland, with the consent of Premier Renard Duvalier, has voted unanimously to dissolve; WHEREAS the arsenal of the Tonton Militia has been relocated to Port Ubuntu and islands in the surrounding area; WHEREAS all threat of war is over; BE IT RESOLVED that the People's Republic of Dranland does not exist in any form and does not have any claim to the land of Elbian; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the land of Elbian is the within the area of the sovereign Republic of Dranland; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all military elements of the Tonton Militia will stay in the city of Port Ubuntu for as long as they may exist; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the humanitarian wing of the Tonton Militia is allowed to operate within Dranland for as long as it remains unarmed and does not threaten the sovereign Republic of Dranland; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the city of Port Ubuntu will not be attacked or harmed in any way by the Republic of Dranland; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Renard Duvalier be ordered to truthfully testify over the happenings regarding the Aldurian Patriotic Front and the possible invasion of Dranland, with the full knowledge that he is protected from double jeopardy and cannot be tried twice for the same crime he was acquitted of; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Renard Duvalier be permanently confined to the city of Port Ubuntu, but allowed to stand for public office and conduct affairs pertaining to any office from Port Ubuntu; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Renard Duvalier is not subject to any trial for any criminal offences against the Republic of Dranland during the period of January 2180 to September 2198. |
Proposals
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 15:04:15, March 12, 2006 CET | From | National Progressive Party | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | No. i want full surrender of military weapons of all kinds. |
| Date | 15:25:58, March 12, 2006 CET | From | New Theta | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | OOC: May I also add that Duvalier was NOT acquitted (it was a mistrial) and he may be retried. |
| Date | 16:07:40, March 12, 2006 CET | From | New Theta | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | Whilst we welcome some of these, it is outrageous to put fwd the notion that Duvalier should remain immune from justice for his illegal actions. We also concur with the NPP. |
| Date | 16:46:36, March 12, 2006 CET | From | National Progressive Party | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | Also, we demand full ability to search Port Ubuntu at any time we please. |
| Date | 17:21:31, March 12, 2006 CET | From | Bloc Socialiste | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | AMENDMENT: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republic of Dranland reserves the full right to search Port Ubuntu at its convenience; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Renard Duvalier will be eligible to stand trial for treason regarding the crime of inciting secession and, if convicted, will be remitted to the custody of the Republic of Dranland; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tonton Militia will assist the Republic of Dranland in any defence of Dranlandian territory if so called upon. |
| Date | 17:33:58, March 12, 2006 CET | From | Bloc Socialiste | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | These are the terms we have set forth. Although we are flexible, we will not break our backs to appease others. The military wing of the Tonton Militia will be confined to Port Ubuntu and will serve the Republic of Dranland if called upon. Think of us as a supplement to your armed forces. |
| Date | 17:57:18, March 12, 2006 CET | From | New Theta | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | OOC: I suggest wiping the Tontons off the face of Terra once and for all, and assassinating Duvalier for high crimes against mankind. Who agrees? |
| Date | 17:57:55, March 12, 2006 CET | From | National Progressive Party | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | No, we want the full destruction of the Militia part of the Tonton militia If that cannot be arranged, then I have no choice than consider your group a threat to national security. |
| Date | 18:22:12, March 12, 2006 CET | From | National Progressive Party | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | OOC: This'll probably end in a seige of the Port |
| Date | 04:17:45, March 13, 2006 CET | From | Dranland Progressive Conservatives | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | I don't think the militia being confined to one city is unreasonable. They can't really threaten anything when they're confined to one city. |
| Date | 04:19:28, March 13, 2006 CET | From | Dranland Progressive Conservatives | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | Oh, and I don't see any reason or benefit to prolonging this conflict. I think it's gone on long enough already. |
| Date | 15:08:12, March 13, 2006 CET | From | Bloc Socialiste | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | You have our word that we will not violate the right of Dranland and its citizens to life without violent interference. In return, we only ask that you recognise our right to form a militia and bear arms, as protected by our laws and statutes. Our presence, in times of war, can only be beneficial to national security; there was a near stalemate between us when we fought over Elbian- imagine our defence capabilities if we work together. We will submit to surprise inspections at any time, and will provide a list of all equipment controlled by the Tonton Militia in addition to those searches. Duvalier will stand trial if charges are brought against him. This is meant to be a compromise in the interests of peace, and that is what it shall remain as. We pose no threat to Dranlandian sovereignty, and will not but help Dranland to protect, defend, and serve its citizens. The military and civilian police forces are welcome to reestablish themselves in Port Ubuntu when this conflict is resolved. The ball is in your court; you can choose peace, or you can choose further bloodshed. The Dranland Xinquotang, an ardent defender of Dranlandian sovereignty, has agreed to these terms; please consider doing the same. |
| Date | 15:10:46, March 13, 2006 CET | From | Bloc Socialiste | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | OOC: Duvalier is gone. If we can't find him, and the Tontons can't find him, I doubt anyone else will be able to. Oh, and if you lay siege to the port, we'll use our nuclear weapons. I suggest you don't make yourselves responsible for the deaths of millions of people in the worst nuclear disaster in all of history. I want peace, but it's impossible to achieve that if so many of you are consumed with blood lust. |
| Date | 16:33:19, March 13, 2006 CET | From | National Progressive Party | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | OOC: You don't have nuclear weapons. Only well-funded governments can get their hands on weapons-grade plutonium/uranium. Don't be unrealalistic. RP a militia, not a world power Fighting? There was no shots fired by any of my men. If you actually fought, then you had very little to show for yourself. But, as long as you have weapons, you still have the capabilities of another uprising. I trusted you once, I shall not do so again. Disarm or perish. |
| Date | 19:11:17, March 13, 2006 CET | From | Bloc Socialiste | To | Debating the Treaty of Port Ubuntu |
| Message | This treaty is null and void because of the disbanding of the Tonton Militia. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes | Total Seats: 59 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 494 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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