I understand that macronational politics shouldn't impinge on Talossa, but Max has made the mistake of bringing his politics into Talossa with that little comment. These are politics that I think a supermajority of us would find obscene. Fuentes is persona non grata even by the standards of US reactionaries. I mean, look at this miéida from today.

I would expect to get dragged if, for example, as Seneschal I were to casually mention that Luigi Mangione did nothing wrong*. People would have the right to question whether I should be in a position of authority. Luckily, Max seems to have solved the problem for us, but I'd like conformation from the Progressive Alliance that they'll be picking a new Minster of Culture. This could be the basis for re-opening confidence/supply negotiations with the URL.

* I do not actually think Mangione did nothing wrong, this is just an example.

Just for the record, Nick Fuentes is not being "persecuted". He is rightfully *condemned* as his vile ideas and pugnacious rhetoric have no place in polite society. No one has said nor suggested that about you.

It is important to understand, especially here, that political differences must stop at the water's edge. We may disagree all day long about policy, but we're all Talossans at the end of the day. I hope you understand that because despite how contentious your views may be, your interest in our language and culture is surely appreciated by everyone here.

Take care of yourself! I hope you'll at least continue to be involved in the language society or with the language in some capacity.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC on December 09, 2025, 06:12:04 PMThis may be off-topic, but who called you "the Talossan Nick Fuentes"? I have issues with your politics but you've never expressed antisemitism, which is the defining politics of Catboy-Fancier Fuentes

I called myself that because I feel persecuted similarly as he is, but I'll change it if it offends anyone


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This may be off-topic, but who called you "the Talossan Nick Fuentes"? I have issues with your politics but you've never expressed antisemitism, which is the defining politics of Catboy-Fancier Fuentes

To all Talossans:

I am writing this to tell you all that I am taking an indefinite sabbatical from Talossan life. I have real life problems and ambitions that need me to "lock in", as people my age say. I'll still vote for the Clark by email, but other than that, I won't be as active as I was for the time being.

Thank you for your understanding.

- MM


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As the nomination window has closed with no other valid nominations, I crown myself Supreme Dictator Returning Premier of Maricopa!

An Opposition committed to democracy has to be a good thing for the nation, one assumes. I hope this legislation will get a second wind: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=4183.0

The Union of Free Reformists is the Party of Talossan Democracy, an ideal we place so much importance on that is in the first sentence of our party's platform.

In an era where a party which explicitly does not believe in democracy will be part of the Government, the defense of Talossan democracy is more important than ever. Therefore, as part of our rebuilding towards the 63rd Cosa, the Union of Free Reformists is opening broad debate on a Democracy Agenda.

As the last election shows, simply defending Talossa's current, flawed, democratic procedures won't seize the popular imagination. We must dare something worthy -- dare to dream of a more democratic Talossa. One where the popular will can be expressed freely and fairly; where that will can manifest in an empowered yet accountable Government, able to enact a political program, yet restrained by basic democratic rights and by the ballot box.

A situation of "elective dictatorship" is not a democratic one; nor is one of permanent institutional gridlock, where a determined minority can prevent things from happening forever. Any attempts to repower the monarchy, on the other hand, will revive trauma reactions from anyone who lived under King Robert I, the equivalent of a "Liechtenstein monarchy".

The URL therefore pledges to promote one bill for a major democratic reform on every one of the Clarks of the 62nd Cosa term, even if it manages to last all six. In the event that these bills are not adopted by the Ziu, they will form the basis for our program for the 63rd Cosa election. The "Pseudo-Real Cosa", proposed by URL-affiliate MC-elect Marcel Tafial will be the first of these.

This thread will be for elaboration and discussion on these bills as well as other democratic proposals. Non-URL members will be welcome to participate, although if necessary they will be "moderated with a blowtorch", to borrow one member's phrasing.

... for the Progressive Alliance to come to their senses;

drop the "coalition" deal which would bring anti-democratic forces into the Government of the country;

and return to negotiating confidence/supply deals with both the URL and the IDT.

This blunder which has crippled the new Seneschalsqåb before it has even started is reversible.

I should note that I didn't say that the Baron personally opposed codification; but his party, the RUMP, did.

For those keeping track: here is the thread where I announce (on behalf of the then-Opposition parties) the programme of codification, a full year before the post linked above; and where Baron Hooligan (on behalf of the ruling RUMP party) comes in to argue against it.

Locking the thread now. We can continue either the historical discussion or the political debate elsewhere.