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.

Hey 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.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on Today at 01:00:22 AMYou'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.

Be very, very careful here. You defused partisan tensions greatly by being big enough to do a public U-turn on the monarchy issue and help draft a good compromise. But if we are going to start relitigating the events of December-January last, the lid will pop off a big ol' can of worms.

QuoteWait, wasn't Bentxami also considered for a cabinet post?

That was a suggestion we got from Þerxh in late January. The Free Democrats turned it down because this came after Bråneu was run out from the Kingdom and, for some reason, we decided the situation was very different at that point from when we offered Lüc.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on Yesterday at 11:18:46 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on Yesterday at 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 Yesterday at 04:07:59 PMA few months ago, a fellow coffee shop owner gave me this as a birthday present (the right one).
It's now my most precious pannapictagraphist item.

You may be interested to know that at one point, in a TN issue long past (and never completed), I had a cartoon drafted in which you were depicted with an IV drip of coffee. (Also since you didn't have arms yet you were the city flag of Monterrey, but that's thankfully no longer the case.)

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on Yesterday at 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.

Quote from: Bråneu Excelsio on Yesterday at 08:11:34 PM

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on Yesterday at 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: Miestră Schivă, UrN on Yesterday at 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.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on Yesterday at 05:14:22 PM

Quote from: Barclamïu da Miéletz on Yesterday at 05:10:54 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on Yesterday at 05:09:23 PM

Quote from: Barclamïu da Miéletz on Yesterday at 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.

In my neck of Ohio, swearing is the majority of our vocabulary.