2 June 2024:
Minor Government Reform-A-X Advisory Opinions: During the last term there was opposition to allowing the Government's chief legal advisor, the Avocat-Xheneral, the ability to seek advice from the Judiciary. An eminent Talossan or two have agreed that the A-X, at the least, should have the ability to do so. I will be resubmitting this legislation as I believe it is an obvious role of the A-X. These common-sense fine-tuning reforms will be a hallmark of Open Society's participation in debates next term and we look forward to proposing them for public debate.

For voters, please feel free to review the Hopper debate on the previously proposed CpI Advisory Opinion Expansion Amendment. It appeared to have some multipartisan support.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on Yesterday at 06:39:41 PMWell, if the Open Society is welcoming people with such a track record as new members with a "Yayyy", then surely the party becomes politically responsible for that record? I should emphasise that this doesn't just refer to your party - the Red/Green party, as the party of the outgoing Seneschal who also thought there was no problem with that way of dealing with TERPs, faces the same question.

I just realised that the haughty refusal to answer a simple question ("do you think that style of answering TERPs is appropriate, or don't you")... kind of answers the question in and of itself. It seems that we have to start all over again with the question of whether political differences in Talossa justify outright rudeness and hostility.

Ok, Miestra.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on Yesterday at 06:24:57 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on Yesterday at 04:42:54 PMWhether he was rude to you is something you should hash out with him directly.

Well, no. It's a question of how Ministers should react to Terpelaziuns. Decorum, honestly, respecting the opposition's role in seeking accountability, etc.

While Free Democrats were in government we got a whole lot of what we considered annoying and bad-faith TERPs, but I think we at least attempted to answer all of them and didn't say "it's a secret" or "I'll tell you later" to any of them - I'm sure you'll correct me if I'm remembering wrong.

I'd recommend taking that up with Mximo directly if you genuinely believe he was lacking in decorum or not respecting your role as the Opposition. Sorry to hear you were annoyed by some of those terps we sent your way though.

This holiday is passing by with a whisper sadly.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on Yesterday at 04:28:19 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on Yesterday at 03:43:39 PM

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on Yesterday at 03:37:58 PMDoes this mean that the OPEN party endorses the performance in office of the outgoing Minister of Defence and Foreign Affairs? And his attitude to Terpelaziuns?

I really want to know more about the history between you and Mximo.

That's not an answer, but I'm happy to give some information. Here is some background.

The only other thing I can add is that he was once an MC for the ZRT (Republican predecessors of the Free Democrats); if I remember right, what happened is at the end of that Cosă term I called for volunteers for the next Party list, Mximo didn't respond for whatever reason, and, well, I didn't pursue the issue very hard for reasons detailed in the above link. You'd better believe he didn't take that well.

In general Mximo has a record of doing 180-degree political turns based on perceived personal slights, which seems to be a theme these days.

Now. I know that you've been a big fan of the power of Terpelaziuns to hold Ministers to account; and that you're not a big fan of inactive ministers, or Ministers who rudely dismiss polite questions; so I'll repeat my initial question.

I will repeat my answer from the Political Discussion thread, Miestra, since you've asked the question previously. Questions to or about Mximo seem to be a current theme of yours. The fact that there was not more progress on LOSS was regrettable. Whether he was rude to you is something you should hash out with him directly.

Ah, I am happy to see the PdR is back. @Mic'haglh Autófil, SMC EiP

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on Yesterday at 03:37:58 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on May 31, 2024, 12:30:55 PMYayyy, delighted to have you, Mximo! Welcome!

Does this mean that the OPEN party endorses the performance in office of the outgoing Minister of Defence and Foreign Affairs? And his attitude to Terpelaziuns?

I really want to know more about the history between you and Mximo.

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 May 31, 2024, 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 May 31, 2024, 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.