Connection not politics as culture
The Green Party believes that a truly vibrant nation depends not only on the health of its political institutions, but also on the flourishing of its culture, community, and shared identity. Politics is an essential part of national life, yet when it dominates every conversation with a near-unending season, it can overshadow the deeper bonds that make Talossa unique—a rich heritage of creativity, humor, civic imagination, and friendship across borders. When I was Seneschal I did work on a project called the National Skills and Social Connections Survey parallel to the Census. Along with the Talossa Talks project it represented a continuing effort to build "connection as culture" into our national being.
By extending the time between elections, we create room for "connection as culture" as a broader, more balanced national rhythm. Our Seneschal once described Talossa's political cycle as one that moves in "dog years." Talossa is a nation of humans not dogs (for better or worse as dogs are lovely creatures lol). Our promises in politics are unrealistic because the time scales themselves are not realistic. This reform would encourage citizens to invest their energy in projects that unite rather than divide us: cultural creation, artistic expression, linguistic revival, historical preservation, and community engagement. These activities can and likely would remind us that Talossa is not simply a place for politicians to flex their latest campaign skills or theories, it is not a parliament or a ballot box—it is a living culture based on more than the same panorama of political personalities. Yours truly included.
A longer period between elections also reduces political burnout and the constant cycle of campaign competition, allowing for a more thoughtful and sustainable approach to governance. It fosters continuity, reflection, and collaboration rather than reaction and partisanship.
We envision a Talossa where political life serves cultural life—not the other way around. By nurturing an expanded apolitical culture, we reaffirm that our nation's strength lies in what we build together: shared experiences, enduring friendships, and the creative spirit that has always defined the Talossan people. Politics is a conduit, a tool, but it is not a sufficient basis for a nation's entire culture.
We support fixed, annual (read: predictable and slightly less frequent) election cycles. Like the World Series starting in October we want to see a Talossan Election every January.
If you agree, we welcome your support!
Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC on Today at 01:20:53 PMWe do not believe that Baron Davinescu should be the next Seneschal precisely because of this paranoid, accusatory way of dealing with political opponents. His practice is to throw around accusations of criminality and corruption first, demand investigations, then grudgingly take them back - after they have done their work reducing their targets to nervous wrecks. This is a long pattern of behaviour going back at least a decade, and I can give citations.
When our politics reduces people to nervous wrecks we really need to stop and think. Miestra I hope you are getting the help and support you need for the apparent effects of the Baron's accusations against you.
The Green Party supports more space for a cool down from the tumult of election time. We reiterate our call for longer Cosa terms in a predictable annual cycle.