Reposting because people seem to be missing the main point.

Quote from: Ian Plätschisch on April 22, 2022, 09:05:16 PM
Voters vote for a party, not for individuals. It is thus clear that the TNC was encouraging an MC to betray their own voters, which seems pretty bad.

Voters vote for a party, not for individuals. It is thus clear that the TNC was encouraging an MC to betray their own voters, which seems pretty bad.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on April 21, 2022, 04:11:24 PM

Quote from: Dr. Txec Róibeard dal Nordselvă, Esq., O.SPM, SMM on April 21, 2022, 01:51:39 PM
I've been giving this some thought and I think I will apply to become a Senior Fellow. My curiosity however is what type of lecture should be presented. My expertise is in public school education, but I would think that whatever the topic of a lecture is, it should be at least tangentially relevant to Talossa. Hmm.

There are no rules about what can be presented, and in the past only a small fraction of things presented had anything to do with Talossa. I think it's great that you want to join! Really, I think anyone who writes any kind of lectures or essays or whatever should join, and share them here. It was always really cool to see what everyone was working on, and I always learned something about math from @Ian Plätschisch 's posts.

Math fact of the day: "sexy primes" are primes that differ by six (as opposed to twin primes that differ by two and cousin primes that differ by four)

I felt like I was watching the beginning of a movie, when all of the production studios play their clips

That's not a bad idea.

I also vote for AD

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on April 20, 2022, 11:33:58 AM
I nominate myself for GGS.  @Ian Plätschisch , it's also fine with me if you want it be you, but I figure you're probably busy.

I think we changed the law a while ago so the Senator cannot be the GGS

I have just paid the fee.

I support the nomination.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on April 14, 2022, 07:22:20 PM
Well, considering how you just voted for Breneir's bill last term which gives out the seats in this very thread, I sort of assumed that you'd seen the light.  It's pretty obvious that new citizens want to get involved as they get interested, here they are asking to get involved, and we should make it possible for all of them to do so.  But whatever, it doesn't really matter.

This is a bit annoying. I'm sure you know that the FreeDems were not upset over the prospect of S:reu Lenxheir being able to get involved. We didn't like that it appeared to be a cheap attempt to get another supporter for the TNC, even if that's not what you intended. Don't misrepresent us.

The charts look great, I never realized just how much of an impact elections have on activity (although in hindsight it is obvious).

I have answered the Baron's request for immigration statistics in various other places, but to do so again:
-The list of citizens (along with date of citizenship) is available here: http://www.talossa.ca/files/citizens.php
-The Immigration board is essentially a list of immigration applications

I do not think that generating reports would provide much more insight. If anyone disagrees, all the data you would need to make the reports is above.

The incoming cabinet will take the use of KPIs under consideration. As an incoming Deputy Minister of Culture himself, S:reu Montagna will hopefully help us set them up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVTXn9Y3dM0

Put me in coach, I'm ready to play.

I realize the news that I am the FreeDem candidate for Seneschal will be a surprise to most people. However, after much discussion, the incoming government decided that I am in a better position to lead the Government. I have nothing but thanks to D:na Schiva for her tireless efforts during the campaign, and she will remain an integral part of the cabinet.

SENESCHÁL - Ián Plätschich
DISTÁIN - Mic'haglh Autofíl

• All FreeDems and PdR MCs will give their first preference to Ián Plätschich for Seneschál on the "0th Clark".
• Cabinet Ministers will be required to be continuously active in their portfolios. Cabinet Ministers who fail to carry out their agreed duties will be required to give an explanation to the Ziu, or else resign.
• All Cabinet Ministers will be required to keep in regular contact with the Seneschál and the rest of Cabinet, to answer any Terpelaziuns promptly, and to otherwise make themselves present and accountable to the nation. If extra-Talossan life becomes a problem, it is expected the minister will speak up and speak loudly while asking for help and delegating. The Seneschál shall be the final arbiter of whether a Minister should be replaced.
• Ministers shall have the right to hire and fire Deputy Ministers, and to appoint Permanent Secretaries, at their discretion.
• The existing Cabinet Code of Conduct will remain in force.

CULTURE - Antaglha Somelieir
Deputy - Mic'haglh Autofíl
Deptuy - Antonio Montagnha (Independent)
Vicocaput per Afáes Glheþeasacas: Miestra Schiva

• We will promote regular meetups of citizens, either online or in person, at the national or provincial level.
• We will organize cultural events for citizens, such as tournaments, gaming streams, and online quizzes. These may double as charitable fundraisers.
• We will work with SIGN to create new Talossan language learning materials and to create both translated and original literature.
• We will work with the King to make greater use of the Talossan Honours System.
• We will develop Talossan versions of Letters Patent, State Awards, and other physical forms of the trappings of Monarchy and chivalry.

DEFENCE - Txoteu Davinescu

• We will make greater use of the Royal Zuavs, rewarding the use and learning of the Talossan language and other cultural activities.
• We will enact a formal military awards structure and will work with the King to incorporate this into a new Talossan "order of precedence", working within El Lexhatx F.

FINANCE - Ián Plätschisch

• We will work towards a stamp or other fitting commemoration of the deceased Old Growth Talossan and former UC Justice John Carl Eiffler.
• We will find a replacement for the Burgermeister of Inland Revenue
• We will continue the "Patriot Points" programme to encourage voluntary taxation and citizen purchases of Talossan coins and stamps.

FOREIGN - Mic'haglh Autofíl

• We will return to active engagement with the micronational world, including active fostering of diplomatic relationships and exploring dual citizenships. We will seek to have a presence at MicroCon 2022, the upcoming micronational summit in Las Vegas, Nevada.
• We will return to actively appointing ambassadors, including the design of letters of accreditation.
• We will set up a Landing Pier on Wittenberg where non-citizens will be free to participate along with Talossans, assuming their good behaviour.

IMMIGRATION - Ián Plätschisch

• We will conduct a small-scale Google ad campaign to promote immigration.

JUSTICE - Miestra Schiva

• We will establish a cross-party Ziu committee to examine and recommend changes to the OrgLaw.
• We will seek to simplify Talossan statute law as much as possible, repealing obsolete provisions.

STUFF - Miestra Schiva
Deputy in charge of Talossaware: Mic'haglh Autofíl

• We will issue physical ID cards for those who successfully pass the Talossan Civics Test (to be conducted in an automatic online format).
• We will return to active production of Talossaware, including national flags of all sizes, passports, and lapel pins.
• We will organise a campaign to bring TalossaWiki up to date, in coordination with the Prime Ministry
• We will simplify and update the content of the National Webspace.

TECHNOLOGY - Miestra Schiva
Deputy: Bradley Higgs

• We will prioritise upgrading and/or replacing the National Database, in collaboration with the Chancery.
• We will improve and simplify the National Website, including integrating it with our social media accounts.
• We will work with Culture to promote live video and Instant-Messaging interactions between Talossans.

I just realized I have both ingredients to join this club:
-Old Forrester (the oldest continuously sold bourbon)
-The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein

I should be able to attend a virtual get-together that evening if others are available.