Doesn't seem like a bad idea.

I don't quite understand the logistics, but I'm open to the idea in general.

So, it seems to me that Talossan politics is pretty fractured. The two main parties hate each other enough that one of them nearly formed a government with and gave a cabinet position to an antidemocrat.

These two parties won't be able to form a majority without some kind of reconciliation, which neither seems willing to do. Thus, however the deadlock gets resolved, I'd like to propose the following.

Whenever elections are next held, I propose that every currently extant party in Talossa agree to suspend their campaigns for a period of one Cosă term, with every person seeking membership in the Cosă for that term who normally does so under the banner of a currently extant party instead running as individuals, and every such member thereafter voting according to their conscience, rather than their party affiliation.

I am not currently a member of any political party and have nothing to gain from any party's accession to this agreement. I'm just thinking a reset of some sort wouldn't go amiss.

Anyway, all this discussion seems pointless.

If I were an ordinary PA member, or even Txec Fortupt the Talossan who knows nothing about politics, I would read AD's document and think "... why are they voting? It's an obvious choice! They get confidence and supply for free from someone who's not even going to be politically active; or they do a deal with these URL guys who are apparently the nastiest pieces of work on the planet. Door Number 1, Alex!"

I can't imagine anyone would read that and not vote for the Zero Strings Attached Deal with the absolute monarchist theocrat. AD gives absolutely no reason in the document why a deal with the URL would be desirable in any way.

WHAT is my name?

Mximo Malt.

WHAT is my request?

If it so please the Squirrel King of Arms, I request the assistance of the College in designing and obtaining arms for myself and my lawful heirs.

WHAT is my favourite colour?

Purple.

So since I appear to be the ONLY person to have claimed a seat this term does that mean I have to be the Premier AND the Presiding Officer?

Dear fellow Cézembreans, I hereby declare myself candidate for my own succession as Sénéchal de Cézembre.
I hope some of you will also want to run for this prestigious and important position for our beloved Province!
Nominations end tomorrow Sunday December 14th 23:59 CéST (4:59 pm TST).

No, you cannot be removed from the Cosa. Your party earned those seats.

-Txec R

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on Yesterday at 07:07:42 AM

This coalition agreement has been dissolved.  The IDT will not have a place in Government in the upcoming term.  S:reu Malt will still hopefully assist us with language matters, but given our concerns about his views and certainty about his erratic choices, we have opted not to put him in a position of authority.

The Progressive Alliance wants to work with everybody, even when our views differ, but sometimes the choices people make are a harsh limit on the extent to which we're able to welcome their contributions.

We are still open to a confidence and supply agreement which does not grant S:reu Malt any authority or discretion, but a vote is currently ongoing and no decision has been made.

Does this mean I'll be kicked off the Cosă?

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on Yesterday at 07:02:27 AMWe've talked privately, and I've told you that we don't traffic in racism around here.  It's universally condemned and unequivocally shunned.  I'm hoping that you were hasty before, and that this recent controversy reflects this haste and your youth.  I think your resolution to back off, quiet down, and spend some time learning is a smart one.  This is a good first step.

I guess I should say thanks? Idk what to do at this point 🤷