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Messages - Eiric S. Bornatfiglheu

#316
In chewing this over, it's taking me some time to step back and ask the question "Why Talossa?"  As in, if there's anyone who has a reason to not be here, it's me.  And yet here I am.  Endured some withering (and deserved, don't get me wrong) abuse, but here I am and here I shall remain.

There's something exciting about being a part of something that had legs enough to walk away from its creator.  That's eally something, and there's something valuable in its vision.  As opposed to trying to write some grand sweeping things, I think a list will work best.

1.)  Political diversity- There's not a lot that the government can do about this, but I agree that it is needed.  The majority of Talossan culture is a political culture, or it GROWS OUT OF POLITICAL CULTURE (see "Fluff" below).  Getting involved in a party gives you a prefabbed support group and potential early friend circle.  Some of the best early times I remember was when I joined the MRP in the Republic, that put me in contact with Deet, Andy, Ian T, Txec DM, etc.  And that was pretty huge.  I think that this is what the new citizen cohort is trying to accomplish.  But parties do this efficiently, and give a project to rally around.  I'm not sure if loosening list restrictions on the Cosa would work.  But it is worth a shot.

2.)  Fluff- We need some more of this.  But again, I'm not sure how much the government can do.  The RUMP parade was excellent, and the Peculiarists have their tinfoil hats.  I think that fluff can grow out of the party structure (along with other nonpolitical groups, Talossans in Christ Church, etc... but again, parties are probably the most common structure) effectively, if it is given the opportunity to do so.  Again, notice that our examples aren't government initiatives, but civil society ones.

3.)  Flying Mieda/Cruelty- There's still some of this.  And there always will be.  But I think we can keep a lid on it to the point that it isn't detrimental to our society.  My theory on this is probably a little fringe, so feel free to pillory later.  But I think at least some of it is a side-effect of too much derivativism.  In taking "Talossa as Serious Business," too far, we've begun to act like macronational politicians... and this has metastasized until people need to step back for their mental health.  And before fingers get pointed, I've seen plenty of nasty on all sides.  In RUMP and Republican forums.  I've been guilty of it myself, and it's one of my major regrets.  We NEED a dose of truly Classical Peculiarism.  Dan L founded Peculiarism as a way to try and get Ben to stop taking Talossa so seriously.  We may not need a specific strain of Peculiarism, but we need a bit of a shot in the arm.

4.)  Whoa-Boy, the Infrastructure- Sleek websites and forums are very nice.  But they're also a huge pain in the tuckus.  Talossa will always be beholden to its nerds to keep things running, but I often think back to the geocities era of micronationalism and wonder if there wasn't something to the "quick and dirty" method of hanging out your shingle.  From what I've gathered, maintaining this stuff has been a thankless job.  This can be extended to a lot of stuff handled by the overall civil service.  You hear from the requisite minister when you miss a deadline, but not otherwise.  Do we have too much STUFF?

5.)  Let's Talk- I honestly think we need to get to know one another better.  MPF and I used to have long talks on the phone about a project we were working on back in '05 or '06.  When storms were tearing through my  city, Txec Dal Mar called me to update me on NOAA and ask if I was alright.  I'm not sure if this is something the government can help foster, but I think a certain amount of chattiness could even cut down on the Flying Mieda.  The language and history are nice, but Talossa's real treasure is its people.
#317
I think there's something to this as well.  When it comes to it, it makes me wonder if there is a bit of tight-fistedness in regards to recognition.  Not that it should come for nothing, of course.  But I think there is merit in this idea.
#318
Quote from: Sir Alexandreu Davinescu on June 16, 2020, 06:13:17 PM
I guess this question will be asked over and over in different ways until it produces the answer that is desired.

The real question is whether or not folks will still turn out to defend the monarchy.  There's little to worry about if it remains an unmitigated good, no?
#319
In the case of the poll going to the King keeping his current powers, does that really need to go to a referendum?  It's essentially asking "Should we keep what we currently have?"  And what would it mean if that referendum were to be defeated?! 

And, pursuant to that, I guess... what's to stop the Govt. from simply doing that anyway?
#320
RZ27 - Per
RZ28 - Per
VoC - Uc
#321
So, it's pretty simple.  Each Month, when L'Chronica is published, we will also publish an image.  People interested in participating will have until the 10th of the following month to submit a caption for said photo.  The winner will be chosen and published in the following L'Chronica.

So, without further ado, here is the inaugural image for the contest:


Private Message Eiric S. Bornatfiglheu to participate.
#322
Wittenberg / L'Chronica 6.20
June 15, 2020, 12:32:31 PM
MIXED RESULTS IN MAY 2020 CLARK
54RZ23, 54RZ25, & 54Z26 Passed and will move to referendum for Orglaw Amendment.  54RZ24 passed the Cosa but Failed in the Senate.  The governmental Vote of Confidence was passed 149-15.
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=289.0

INTEREST RATE ON NATIONAL TREASURY DROPS
The Interest rate on the National Treasury has fallen to 1.10% APY.

VINTAGE TALOSSAN PUBLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Oracla Magazine and müc'häps are now available in the Royal Archives.
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=314.0
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=310.0

CAFE TALOSSA ZOOM MEETING SCHEDULED
Live Talossan meetup via Zoom at 8pm Talossan Local Time on Tuesday 6/16.  Contact GV for the Link!
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=312.0

TALOSSAN MUSIC TOP 2020 UP IN THE AIR
The organizers of Talossan Music Top 20 for this round are on the fence as to whether to do it or not.  Interested parties should contact Glüc da Dhi.
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=305.0

TALOSSAN CORRESPONDENCE CHESS TOURNAMENT A SUCCESS, MORE TO COME
Glüc da Dhi has clinched the championship in the 2020 Chess tournament.  The battle for second place hangs in the balance.
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=254.15
#323
Wittenberg / Re: No subject.
June 14, 2020, 02:40:22 PM
Gotta say Luc, it's a shame to see you go.

I hope everything is going ok with your family, and that you remain safe and well. 
#324
You know you want to jump back into the fray, D.
#325
Wittenberg / Hang with the Cool Kids! Join the NPW
June 04, 2020, 02:38:50 PM
Hey there cool cats and kittens!  Wanna be awesome?  Wanna learn how to teach a yak to dance, or run down a dik dik?  Wanna help steer Talossa's oldest ideology into a bright future and make a difference in how things go?  Wanna let your freak flag fly from the top of the Mitchell Building?

Then maybe you should join the New Peculiar Way!

What's this all about you ask, in shock and forbidden curiosity?  Well:

1.)  We are Peculiarist- That means we don't think Talossa should have to run like all the other nations of the world.  Maybe it's a zenlike afterglow?  Or a pot-pie blob?  Or really should function akin to a fraternal lodge?  We're always open to new ideas, and would love to hear yours.

2.)  We are Republicans- We don't think that anybody should hold the corner on Talossanity.  As a monarchh once said, "I am the state."  Monarchy plays into a terribly "more Talossan than thou" culture that has plagued us since the very foundation.  Let's strangle that weed.  Failing that, we are open to considering Peculiar takes on a diminished monarchy.

3.)  We're really fun folks- It's not all business over at NPW headquarters, oh no.  We also engage in cultural and societal development, as well as keeping an open communication channel between members.

4.)  We're the oldest, but we're still young- Now is the time you can get involved on the ground floor of the party.  As Talossa's oldest Peculiarist party, we carry a proud standard, but we're still new enough that even newcomers to the party can make a difference.

5.)  We have cookies!

Interested?  You know you are!  Drop E.S. Bornatfiglheu a message if you're interested in getting involved.
#326
Setting the size by statute makes perfect sense to me as well.
#327
I think the "warm bodies" test is an important one.  If a party can't get enough bodies for their seats, they've got a snowball's chance in Phoenix of being able to govern.

It was the problem that assailed the first MRP government in the Republic, as an example.  Not enough folks to keep the lights on.
#328
Thank you.  I believe that exhausts my time.
#329
I'm with Açafat on this.  Let's bring the number of seats down further, on a 1 person 1 seat to fill.  My suggestion would be 15. 

A desirable side effect of this could be that it deflects activity downward into the provinces, which I know has been something under discussion.
#330
Thank you.

Could you possibly expand on this further?  You've been an outspoken opponent to major legal reform, are you submitting that reformers don't know what has come before?  It seems to go deeper than that.