I'm not suggesting we abandon party politics and I'm not explicitly commited to STV, but I'd like for everyone to consider shifting elections to focus more on individual candidates running for office instead of accepting them in bulk on a party list.

We should give the electorate the option to choose which candidate(s) they want to represent them while also forcing the candidates themselves to actually campaign for votes instead of relying on the party to carry them.

How is it democratic when we allow parties to curate who the candidates will be beforehand then present a list of people to the electorate as if to say these are your options, now pick. If John Smith likes MC A from Party 1 but also MC B from Party 2, why shouldn't he have the option to split his vote? What if John Smith doesn't like MC C from Party 1 because, say, they're not a very active public servant? In a party list, he has no choice but to vote for that candidate because he has no other option since Party 1 best represents his vote.

If we allow individuals to run on their own merits, then candidates would be compelled to defend their own ideas, campaign for their own success, and it'd likely discourage anyone who isn't really serious or committed to public service from running.

This might be a nonstarter but does the system have to be party-focused? Have we considered transitioning to a candidate-centric voting system for the Cosa?

I would argue it would eliminate many of the issues we're having as far as accountability and party transparency. If we use a system like Single Transferable Vote for example, we can elect individual candidates based on their merits instead of voting for a party who then decides which candidates to give seats to. I imagine this would reduce the propensity of MCs to vote solely based on party interests as they would be directly accountable to the electorate and it would allow citizens to split their votes if they choose instead of being forced to side with one party and tacitly endorse everyone on the list regardless of preference.

Congrats everyone! I remember how excited I was when I received my CoA. Wear it proudly!

I would like to inform the public that I am back and, when recess concludes, would like to resume my work in the Cabinet.

It has been an eventful few weeks for me personally, but I'm glad to be back!

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on March 30, 2026, 04:31:24 PMXhorxh, we've talked about this: your staffers can't wear something this shockingly stylish, since it would make everyone else upset.  How is poor @Françal I. Lux going to feel when he puts on his regulation onesie?

I love the outfit! Putting all of us to shame ;)

I will be back stateside on April 10th after spending an extended period of time visiting with family. I hope everyone's doing well!

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Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on March 18, 2026, 10:49:18 AM@Sir Lüc Pluribus is good but some folks have complained about it being slow. I confess that I found myself liking the Joined.

I am currently planning to watch the new seasons of Paradise, For All Mankind, and need to restart watching Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

Saddened to report that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has been canceled after its next season.

I feel bad about this. There's so much hate for the show I personally don't get it.

Congrats on the your citizenship!

Quote from: No·ac'h L. Clå on March 22, 2026, 01:32:53 PMI'll have a gander at it. Thanks a bunch and much love my friend!

You're welcome! Feel free to post your thoughts too. I love good, in-depth conversations about philosophy and history :)

Been watching a lot of cartoons on Boomerang for nostalgia lol

I highly recommend Ryan Reeves's content if you want a scholarly perspective on the church's development and early history. In my experience, many Christians do not know nor care to understand where and how the religion developed, which is why a lot of people have all sorts of misunderstandings of its traditions, particularly Catholicism.

https://youtube.com/@ryanreevesm?si=yjwQdRGO6jx2Hsqg

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on February 26, 2026, 08:19:00 AM@Françal I. Lux Best wishes for a positive resolution for your family.

Thank you.

I hope to be back sooner than later.

Congratulations your majesty!

I am interested in joining this esteemed institution.

Mick! Mick! Mick!

Hong Kong, Barbados, Montenegro and Mexico

WHEREAS it has been more than two weeks since @Halén first posted on Wittenberg following his introduction to the citizens of the Kingdom by officers of the Immigration Ministry, and

WHEREAS he has, in that time, demonstrated an active, genuine, and continuing interest in Talossan life, language and culture, and

WHEREAS he desires citizenship in the Kingdom of Talossa, and

WHEREAS by all indications it appears that he would be a loyal and dedicated citizen, and a credit to this nation if he obtains the grant of citizenship he requests,

THEREFORE I, Françal Ian Lux, a citizen of good standing of the province of Maricopa and of the Kingdom of Talossa, do hereby petition the Chancery @Sir Lüc to issue a grant of citizenship to Prospective Citizen Halén Bozogularis, as specified by law.

Congratulations!!

I'd like to call for a vote on S:reu Malt's application for membership nonetheless.

@Sir Lüc kindly move this to the CRL

Thanks for your service, Sir Ian! Good luck with your current ventures.