New party: COFFEE up!

[Bråneu Excelsio]

Azul, fellow Talossans.

Most of you have known me since I joined, almost 2 years ago!
You gave me the chance to play strategy games with you, name a county, make coffee videos, and many more things, like being your Minister of Defence for 2 and a half Cosas, which I enjoyed very much, cultural activity is my favorite thing ever.

I also had the priviledge of being the Minister of Foreign Affairs. That was a thrill, because I don't know if you knew but I send an actual e-mail to the actual Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda condemning their decision to criminalize humans just for being humans. He never wrote back, unfortunately.

Also, I opened up a Talossan embassy in a physical space, Café Pressente, the coffee shop my wife and I opened up over 14 months ago, which unfortunately we had to close recently.

And the most important political role of them all, being your Seneschal, which I appreciate immensely  because that meant that I earned your trust. I am very thankful for the brief time that I had in the Office, I learned a lot those hard months, before and after being designated by Your Majesty, King John I. And I have to stop a little bit here, because I actually left the Kingdom because of that. You see, I always strive for excellence, hence my surname, and even tho I wasn't pushed to become the candidate, no one else wanted to do that and I wanted to help. Long story short, enthusiasm isn't enough. It was too much ^{(specially under certain circumstances, being thrown into the lions by actually the first person you'd expect)} and I didn't want to hold the Office if I wasn't able to fullfil my promises. And I didn't have the face to remain a citizen, I felt I was tricked into wasting the entire Kingdom's time, so I renounced my citizenship.

Three months later, after being talked into it by two or three people, I came back. Because Talossa is not its politics, The Kingdom of Talossa is its people.

And I don't want to be Seneschal, but I want to fight for what I believe in, so I present you the platform in which I intend to run in this election.

Civic Outreach For Fun & Enjoyable Events.

Philosophy

Talossa is a unique and inspiring concept, one of the best ideas anyone's ever had. We aim to create a perfect third place. Our goal is to improve the Kingdom and positively impact the world and our citizens' lives. Talossa is a love letter to humanity, fraternity and the positive power of politics. People first.

Platform.

1. Cross-party governments.
We believe in cross-party government, where collaboration across political lines is essential. This policy reduces partisan conflicts and provides long-lasting solutions for the Kingdom. This way, the best people can do the job, no matter which party is in charge this season. We demand every Seneschal to have at least one Ministry under the tenure of an opposition's MC.

2. Micronationalism
Talossa has a rich history that deserves the utmost respect. We must have a representative at every MicroCon to affirm our prominent status. We must establish a taskforce dedicated to building relations with the most prosperous and influential micronations.

Additionally, we will introduce a Talossan Chess Champion to participate in friendly competitions with champions from other Talossan-recognized micronations, fostering camaraderie and intellectual engagement.

3. The King
The King is the embodiment of Talossan values. The party believes that the King should inspire citizens and act in a manner that reflects Talossa's ideals. If the King fails to do so, he should be challenged to prevent harm to the Kingdom.

4. Cafè talossan.
Everyone is encouraged to have caffè a la talossan, which is a moment with ourselves, for a couple of minutes, each month.

The Talossan Way of drinking coffee is as follows:

Make the most complicated cup of coffee you can, manual methods prefered.
Sit in a quiet place and sip your coffee from hot to warm.
Reflect on how great Talossa is and how you can improve our Kingdom.
Send a message to another Talossan about Talossa or about your personal relation with that person and end with, "That was me, drinking my Talossan coffee of this month."
Repeat next month.

I listen to others and I am willing to help.
I am a reliable Minister, just maybe not a Prime Minister for the time being.
Help me shape our Kingdom into a more friendly and global Kingdom.
Vote COFFEE!

[Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB]

4. Cafè talossan.
Everyone is encouraged to have caffè a la talossan, which is a moment with ourselves, for a couple of minutes, each month.

This is a pretty cool idea.

[Miestră Schivă, UrN]

2. Micronationalism
Talossa has a rich history that deserves the utmost respect. We must have a representative at every MicroCon to affirm our prominent status. We must establish a taskforce dedicated to building relations with the most prosperous and influential micronations.

Any comment on the performance of the Foreign Minister in the outgoing Government? ;)

[Bråneu Excelsio]

2. Micronationalism
Talossa has a rich history that deserves the utmost respect. We must have a representative at every MicroCon to affirm our prominent status. We must establish a taskforce dedicated to building relations with the most prosperous and influential micronations.

Any comment on the performance of the Foreign Minister in the outgoing Government? ;)

He didn't ask to become the Minister of Foreign Affairs nor the Defence Minister, that's why I think it's important to boost the immigration. As Senator Plätschisch once said "There's almost no difference between active citizens and the government", and to reserve all ministries to one party alone is detrimental to the Kingdom.

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

2. Micronationalism
Talossa has a rich history that deserves the utmost respect. We must have a representative at every MicroCon to affirm our prominent status. We must establish a taskforce dedicated to building relations with the most prosperous and influential micronations.

Any comment on the performance of the Foreign Minister in the outgoing Government? ;)

He didn't ask to become the Minister of Foreign Affairs nor the Defence Minister, that's why I think it's important to boost the immigration. As Senator Plätschisch once said "There's almost no difference between active citizens and the government", and to reserve all ministries to one party alone is detrimental to the Kingdom.

Braneu, I just reviewed the TNC Party Board. Mximo did sign up to be Defence Minister after you asked for volunteers. This was on 2 November 2023 in your post titled "Help Wanted Inquire Within." A lot has happened since then so I can see how it was forgotten.

And I wanted to add, it was not all down to TNC opposition concerning a cross-party cabinet under your leadership. You offered Sir Luc the Finance Ministry in early December 2023 and he declined. This is in your post from 1 December 2023 titled "Budget Bill."

[Miestră Schivă, UrN]

You offered Sir Luc the Finance Ministry in early December 2023 and he declined. This is in your post from 1 December 2023 titled "Budget Bill."

This is not what happened. True, Sir Lüc was not very enthusiastic about joining Cabinet as Finance Minister, but he was prepared to "take one for the team", as (a) the Government had been left high and dry by a leading figure quitting and attempting to sabotage a TNC-FreeDem agreement; (b) Lüc was in the best position as a FreeDem-aligned independent to bridge the gap. But it was Bråneu's decision to drop the proposal himself as he felt real enthusiasm would be required; this was a decision made without consulting Lüc.

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

You offered Sir Luc the Finance Ministry in early December 2023 and he declined. This is in your post from 1 December 2023 titled "Budget Bill."

This is not what happened. True, Sir Lüc was not very enthusiastic about joining Cabinet as Finance Minister, but he was prepared to "take one for the team", as (a) the Government had been left high and dry by a leading figure quitting and attempting to sabotage a TNC-FreeDem agreement; (b) Lüc was in the best position as a FreeDem-aligned independent to bridge the gap. But it was Bråneu's decision to drop the proposal himself as he felt real enthusiasm would be required; this was a decision made without consulting Lüc.

Edited: Ah so it was Braneu that decided against a cross-partisan cabinet. I stand corrected with that context. You've tried to state that it was opposition from the TNC that prevented a cross-partisan cabinet. This is not the entire truth. As it is also untrue that I attempted to sabotage Braneu. A weird kind of saboteur that offers to help when informed of his difficulties but is twice rebuffed.

Wait, wasn't Bentxami also considered for a cabinet post? I know he took a post with the Home Bureau but was he also unethusiastic about serving in a cabinet position? @þerxh Sant-Enogat

[Miestră Schivă, UrN]

You've tried to state that it was opposition from the TNC that prevented a cross-partisan cabinet. This is not the entire truth.  As it is also untrue that I attempted to sabotage Braneu.

Be very, very careful here. You defused partisan tensions greatly by being big enough to do a public U-turn on the monarchy issue and help draft a good compromise. But if we are going to start relitigating the events of December-January last, the lid will pop off a big ol' can of worms.

Wait, wasn't Bentxami also considered for a cabinet post?

That was a suggestion we got from Þerxh in late January. The Free Democrats turned it down because this came after Bråneu was run out from the Kingdom and, for some reason, we decided the situation was very different at that point from when we offered Lüc.

[Mic’haglh Autófil, SMC EiP]

Hey you two -- maybe let's let Braneu have his platform thread and carry this one on elsewhere? Valid discussion to be had, but right place and all that.

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

Hey you two -- maybe let's let Braneu have his platform thread and carry this one on elsewhere? Valid discussion to be had, but right place and all that.

You're right, thanks Mic'haglh. I have deleted my latest post but will never accept the framing that Braneu was run out. He did choose to leave while serving as Seneschal but no one ran him out.

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

Long story short, enthusiasm isn't enough. It was too much (specially under certain circumstances, being thrown into the lions by actually the first person you'd expect) and I didn't want to hold the Office if I wasn't able to fullfil my promises. And I didn't have the face to remain a citizen, I felt I was tricked into wasting the entire Kingdom's time, so I renounced my citizenship.

@Bråneu Excelsio How were you tricked?

[mximo]

I volunteered as no one else wanted to take up the role. The position of Minister of Foreign Affairs was vacant. I tried to take some actions, but I find it strange to see criticisms from people who didn't even bother to respond to my posts when I launched the project. They wait until the end of the term to attack me... Strange behavior from people who claim to want to improve relations between parties in the country.

I should act like the Freedem senators. Vote once a month as the boss tells me to vote and not attempt anything else. I'm being attacked because I try to do things... lol...what a joke.

Mximo Carbonèl

[Tierçéu Rôibeardescù]

Love this party and it's values, I have wanted somthing like this for some time