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Bill: DUP Constitutional White Paper
Details
Submitted by[?]: Covenanters (IA)
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: March 2220
Description[?]:
| A white paper to discuss constitutional changes. First on the agenda is a proposed change of the name of our empire to 'Sacrum Luthori Imperium'. As suggested previously in my other bill the state 'religion' should be none specific. That way there is no need to disestablish and re-establish different churches when there is a shift in power. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: Es braust ein Ruf wie Donnerhall, wie Schwertgeklirr und Wogenprall: Zum Rhein, zum Rhein, zum leutschen Rhein, wer will des Stromes Hόter sein? Refrain: Lieb' Vaterland, magst ruhig sein, lieb' Vaterland, magst ruhig sein, fest steht und treu die Wacht, die Wacht am Rhein! Fest steht und treu die Wacht, die Wacht am Rhein! Durch Hunderttausend zuckt es schnell, und aller Augen blitzen hell; der Leutsche bieder, fromm und stark, beschόtzt die heil'ge Landesmark. Refrain Er blickt hinauf in Himmelsau'n, wo Heldenvδter niederschau'n, und schwφrt mit stolzer Kampfeslust: Du Rhein bleibst leutsch wie meine Brust! Refrain Solang ein Tropfen Glut noch glόht, noch eine Faust den Degen zieht, und noch ein Arm die Bόchse spannt, betritt kein Feind hier deinen Strand! Refrain Der Schwur erschallt, die Woge rinnt die Fahnen flattern hoch im Wind: Am Rhein, am Rhein, am leutschen Rhein wir alle wollen Hόter sein. Refrain
Current:
| ππ‘π’π¬ ππ«πππ§ ππ§π ππ₯πππ¬ππ§π πππ§π π¨π« ππ’π¬π‘ππ₯ππ¦ <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT1HEXNI9c4> And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon Luthori's mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God On Luthori's pleasant pastures seen? And did the countenance divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Yishelem builded here Among those dark satanic mills? Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire! Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire! I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand, Till we have built Yishelem In Luthori's green and pleasant land. |
Proposed:
| Dear Land of Hope, thy hope is crowned. God make thee mightier yet! On Sov'ran brows, beloved, renowned, Once more thy crown is set. Thine equal laws, by Freedom gained, Have ruled thee well and long; By Freedom gained, by Truth maintained, Thine Empire shall be strong. Land of Hope and Glory, Mother of the Free, How shall we extol thee, Who are born of thee? Wider still and wider Shall thy bounds be set; God, who made thee mighty, Make thee mightier yet. Thy fame is ancient as the days, As Ocean large and wide: A pride that dares, and heeds not praise, A stern and silent pride: Not that false joy that dreams content With what our sires have won; The blood a hero sire hath spent Still nerves a hero son. |
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: Heiliger Luetsch Kaiser
Current: His Irrevocable Imperial Majesty, by the Almighty's Grace, Inheritor of the House of Elior, Inheritor of the House of Orange-Villayn, Inheritor of the House of Rothingren-Traugott, Albert, Emperor of Luthori, King of Mordusia, King of Rutania, Meleh (King) of the Yeudi Homeland, Head of the House of Orange-Villayn Armstead, Duke of Alcarie, Duke of Canterwall, Holder of the Yeudi Crown of 8 Gems, Supreme Governor of the Church, Defender of the Faith, Defender of the Holy Land.
Proposed: Die Gratia Fidel Defensor Rex-Imperator
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The national motto.
Old value:: Sieg zum Kaiserreich
Current: In hoc signo vinces (In this sign you will conquer)
Proposed: Regi patriaque fidelis (Latin: Faithful to King and Country)
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The official national sport.
Old value:: Rugby League (Summer) Ice Hockey (Winter)
Current: Cricket (summer) and Football (winter)
Proposed:
| Rugby League, Cricket, Archery |
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Current: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Proposed: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 16:41:09, April 20, 2006 CET | From | Luthori Tory Party | To | Debating the DUP Constitutional White Paper |
| Message | Yea to all suggestions. |
| Date | 17:42:30, April 20, 2006 CET | From | Covenanters (IA) | To | Debating the DUP Constitutional White Paper |
| Message | I'm trying to find an appropriate song in Latin, but not having much luck. |
| Date | 13:37:07, April 21, 2006 CET | From | Luthori Tory Party | To | Debating the DUP Constitutional White Paper |
| Message | Have you tried the 'Carmen Saliare'? Not very appropriate, but almost noone knows what it means... |
| Date | 13:39:57, April 21, 2006 CET | From | Covenanters (IA) | To | Debating the DUP Constitutional White Paper |
| Message | Is it patriotic, religious, or both? |
| Date | 22:11:38, April 21, 2006 CET | From | Luthori Tory Party | To | Debating the DUP Constitutional White Paper |
| Message | Religious. If you like paganism. I don't think there are many patriotic songs of the kind you want. Unless you go for 'Veni, Emmanuel', or something. |
| Date | 14:21:00, April 24, 2006 CET | From | Covenanters (IA) | To | Debating the DUP Constitutional White Paper |
| Message | Without the SRP any constitutional amendment is dead in water: so your comments would be appreciated Seosavist. |
| Date | 20:22:48, April 24, 2006 CET | From | Luthori Tory Party | To | Debating the DUP Constitutional White Paper |
| Message | Yes. But what is this "King-Emperor's Chief Minister" thing? Couldn't we have 'Bishop of Oalapo' back? Or failing that, something like 'Princeps Aequorum'? |
| Date | 08:52:45, April 25, 2006 CET | From | Covenanters (IA) | To | Debating the DUP Constitutional White Paper |
| Message | I'm not sure the Greens and Seosavists would go for Archbishop of Oalapo: but if they would I'd be for it. |
| Date | 20:51:38, April 26, 2006 CET | From | Seosavists Republican party | To | Debating the DUP Constitutional White Paper |
| Message | I don't mind changing any except artical 5, on the state religion. (don't like criket either but I'd let it pass) |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 281 | |||
| no |
Total Seats: 200 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 269 |
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