Are there any plans or is there any interest in another discussion between representatives of the parties for the 60th GE? Might be good to continue the trend.

Considering my own conflict it could be posted on Fora Talossa but not hosted or edited by me of course.

@Miestră Schivă, UrN
@þerxh Sant-Enogat
@Braneuvalescu
@Dame Litz Cjantscheir, UrN

1 June 2024:
A Commitment to Open & Transparent Institutions: I am the author of the Second Talossan Government Transparency Act which mandated the archiving and eventual publication of internal cabinet discussions. And I opposed the establishment of a private Organic Law (and Chancery Reform) Committee by the then leaders of the TNC and FreeDems because it was designed, in my view, to stifle the Ziu's legislative activity. When I did participate and proposed the Nonpartisan SOS Act this suspicion would unfortunately be proven correct.

Here's the thing: Norms are not applicable only to those we dislike. And we should be confident enough in our positions and in Talossan democracy to use the institutions we have worked so hard to build.

Happy Calonda Gun and Happy Republic Day!

Quote from: mximo on Yesterday at 12:01:57 PMAzul,

Sign me in ;)

Mximo

Yayyy, delighted to have you, Mximo! Welcome!

QuoteLong story short, enthusiasm isn't enough. It was too much (specially under certain circumstances, being thrown into the lions by actually the first person you'd expect) and I didn't want to hold the Office if I wasn't able to fullfil my promises. And I didn't have the face to remain a citizen, I felt I was tricked into wasting the entire Kingdom's time, so I renounced my citizenship.

@Bråneu Excelsio How were you tricked?

31 May 2024:
Culture-Talossan Literature Shop: Ever since Danihel Txechescu mentioned it I've wanted to make it happen. I'd like to start an online print-to-order bookshop for Talossan writers. We have quite a few published authors and it would be great to have a centralized spot for purchasing their works.

Quote from: Mic'haglh Autófil, SMC EiP on Yesterday at 01:20:09 AMHey you two -- maybe let's let Braneu have his platform thread and carry this one on elsewhere? Valid discussion to be had, but right place and all that.

You're right, thanks Mic'haglh. I have deleted my latest post but will never accept the framing that Braneu was run out. He did choose to leave while serving as Seneschal but no one ran him out.

31 May 2024:
An apolitical Chancery: Some call it a crusade, some call it a hobby horse. I call it defending the norms that underpin Talossan democracy. And that is something for which I will never tire. In the absence of any internal policy to address the precedent set by the current Secretary of State I will resubmit previous legislation concerning an apolitical Chancery. If it comes, as a part of broader Civil Service rules, all the better but this issue ain't going anywhere just like me.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on May 30, 2024, 11:18:46 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on May 30, 2024, 08:43:33 PMYou offered Sir Luc the Finance Ministry in early December 2023 and he declined. This is in your post from 1 December 2023 titled "Budget Bill."

This is not what happened. True, Sir Lüc was not very enthusiastic about joining Cabinet as Finance Minister, but he was prepared to "take one for the team", as (a) the Government had been left high and dry by a leading figure quitting and attempting to sabotage a TNC-FreeDem agreement; (b) Lüc was in the best position as a FreeDem-aligned independent to bridge the gap. But it was Bråneu's decision to drop the proposal himself as he felt real enthusiasm would be required; this was a decision made without consulting Lüc.

Edited: Ah so it was Braneu that decided against a cross-partisan cabinet. I stand corrected with that context. You've tried to state that it was opposition from the TNC that prevented a cross-partisan cabinet. This is not the entire truth. As it is also untrue that I attempted to sabotage Braneu. A weird kind of saboteur that offers to help when informed of his difficulties but is twice rebuffed.

Wait, wasn't Bentxami also considered for a cabinet post? I know he took a post with the Home Bureau but was he also unethusiastic about serving in a cabinet position? @þerxh Sant-Enogat

Quote from: Bråneu Excelsio on May 30, 2024, 08:11:34 PM

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on May 30, 2024, 04:23:59 PM

Quote2. Micronationalism
Talossa has a rich history that deserves the utmost respect. We must have a representative at every MicroCon to affirm our prominent status. We must establish a taskforce dedicated to building relations with the most prosperous and influential micronations.

Any comment on the performance of the Foreign Minister in the outgoing Government? ;)

He didn't ask to become the Minister of Foreign Affairs nor the Defence Minister, that's why I think it's important to boost the immigration. As Senator Plätschisch once said "There's almost no difference between active citizens and the government", and to reserve all ministries to one party alone is detrimental to the Kingdom.

Braneu, I just reviewed the TNC Party Board. Mximo did sign up to be Defence Minister after you asked for volunteers. This was on 2 November 2023 in your post titled "Help Wanted Inquire Within." A lot has happened since then so I can see how it was forgotten.

And I wanted to add, it was not all down to TNC opposition concerning a cross-party cabinet under your leadership. You offered Sir Luc the Finance Ministry in early December 2023 and he declined. This is in your post from 1 December 2023 titled "Budget Bill."

Quote from: Barclamïu da Miéletz on May 30, 2024, 05:10:54 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on May 30, 2024, 05:09:23 PM

Quote from: Barclamïu da Miéletz on May 30, 2024, 05:02:58 PM@Breneir Tzaracomprada I feel like making an honest government ad about Talossa (strong inspiration from thejuicemedia on YouTube).

It will be genuine satire though.

Sounds like a fantastic idea to me, Barclamiu. Satire is a storied way to explore one's Talossanity.

Be warned though: I WILL swear since as I said, heavy inspiration from TheJuiceMedia. You can check them out on YouTube if you want.

I come from the rural part of a state in the American South. Swearing is a vital part of our vocabulary.

Quote from: Barclamïu da Miéletz on May 30, 2024, 05:02:58 PM@Breneir Tzaracomprada I feel like making an honest government ad about Talossa (strong inspiration from thejuicemedia on YouTube).

It will be genuine satire though.

Sounds like a fantastic idea to me, Barclamiu. Satire is a storied way to explore one's Talossanity.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on May 30, 2024, 04:34:47 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on May 30, 2024, 10:20:17 AMI'd proposed a regular review and updating of catchment areas but this was rejected without reason.

Well, no, not no reason. Free Democrats gave plenty of reasons, whether you liked them or not.

There does seem to be cross-party consensus for some kind of major review, despite your specific proposals from last time not getting the vote.

Ian alone expressed opposition specifically to regular reviews of catchment areas by the MinImm.  And the idea was resurfaced later with no opposition expressed so, as I mentioned, I will resubmit this at the first clark.

On review, Ian did actually elaborate on his opposition here:

Breneir

QuoteYou are suggesting that a future MinImm will ignore a statutory requirement. And that no Opposition will be active enough to call them on it.

Ian

QuoteYes, that's exactly what I'm suggesting. It's a silly report and no one should spend time putting it together or complaining that it hasn't been (unless there is a real need for it).

30 May 2024:
Immigration-Regular, standardized catchment area review: During my term as Immigration Minister I was proud to help enact the first catchment area reform in nearly a decade. I also initiated a successful catchment recompensation for Vuode (Florencia <3's Vuode Act). I'd proposed a regular review and updating of catchment areas but this was rejected without reason.* Recent discussions have reasserted the wisdom of this idea. We will resubmit this legislation to the Hopper at the first clark.

*Corrected, as there was a reason provided by Ian...it would apparently be too time-consuming to review catchment areas every five years. :)

30 May 2024:
Making Talossa more than a political playground: An election season every 8 months leads to constant political fevers. We would like to pursue electoral reforms which extend Cosa terms to one year while expanding the Civil Service to address any increased burden from this subsequent increased government terms. We also support a unicameral legislature.