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| Cieran | Aug 20 2008, 03:18 PM Post #1 |
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DSP Manifesto - August 2008![]() The Democratic Socialist Party of Ostentia prides itself on our main aim in politics: cooperation. Adversarial politics is a negative force, and only leads to splits, and ultimately, nothing is done. The government will always have the support of the DSP, and we will never vote negatively in confidence motions. The public elected the government, it is not Parliament's place to remove it. Our policies aim to make Ostentia better for all involved, to close the gap between rich and poor. We know this is what every party says, and we don't promise to be any different really. We will try our utmost, but the world of politics is a harsh place, many don't succeed. This leads us onto our other aim in politics. Honesty. We believe an open, accountable government is the best form of government. We don't believe in keeping the public in the dark about important issues, as the current government has. Those who put security before freedom deserve neither. Freedom is an important aspect of any society. People should be free to live their lives however they want. That's not so say, of course, that there should be no help from the government. There will be those people who slip through the gaps, hence we are committed to providing welfare and safety for those who do, as well as a hand up, not just a hand out. We also believe that a perfectly free market is damaging in general. While we are not opposed to market-based economy, unrestricted free-trade is damaging and exploiting. Cooperation, honesty and freedom. That sound's corny, but that's the second point in action. Health Ostentia's health system is only getting better. The additions made by the previous government are commendable, and we at the DSP heartily approve. Healthcare is an important part of a life. It must remain free for all, from the rich to the poor. This minimum standard is a must in a modern economy. We also believe that the restrictions on some drugs are too tight, and form a taboo which it is viewed as “cool” to break. We would seek to end, or at least lessen, these restrictions. Education The education system in Ostentia is good, but it could be improved. We're not really sure how we would improve it though, and arn't going to pretend we know. It could be improved though, and we will work with other parties should they wish to do this. The Economy The Liberal Alliance has done a magnificent job on the economy, we do not dispute this fact. Under a DSP government we would seek to continue this economic boom. We see no need in the current climate to raise taxes, however we do not rule out future increases in the event of unlikely circumstances. Law and order More police and more policing is not the answer to solving crime. We must tackle the sources of crime. More policing simply leads to a climate of fear. The people should not fear the government and authority, they should trust and use it. We are accountable to them, not the other way round. Transport Transportation has been neglected recently. The Boo Party's additions to the rail network are often uncredited. Transport could be better though. Our cities are congested and polluted, and our people are suffering because of it. More must be done to remedy this. And it will be. Environment The environment is below satisfactory. Despite their pledges to establish national parks, the Liberal Alliance did no such thing. I think they pledged too anyway. If they didn't, sorry. They are made up mostly of the FVP though. Anyway, we actually WILL seek to make some national parks. Foreign Affairs The DSP is in opposition to the Epiphany Conference. We do not wish for Ostentian jobs to go oversees where labour is cheaper. Despite this, we wish to maintain good political relations with our neighbours, and seek reconciliation with the Autocratian government. We have no wish for war with any other country, an offensive foreign policy is not the way to do things in the modern world. The DSP is a strictly pacifist party, we seek only friendship with other countries. Do the left thing this election: Vote DSP |
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| Commoncold0 | Aug 20 2008, 03:49 PM Post #2 |
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Get off my moderate centre ground! I was here first! :angry: |
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| Cieran | Aug 20 2008, 03:54 PM Post #3 |
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It's nice ground. Also I'm centre-left, you're centre-centre-right... |
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| Commoncold0 | Aug 20 2008, 04:09 PM Post #4 |
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Centre-left? Ok, lets see...
That was Gordon Brown's words upon entering Dowing Street. New Labour.
Individualism (liberal right).
More New Labour speak - in particular how the Blair government justified benefit cuts. Centre-right.
Meaningless as a perfectly free market cannot be achieved. No points for you there.
Now you're practically dancing upon the grave of socialism.
Liberal, but not left.
Conservativism. Conclusion: you are... *drumroll* centre right! Also...
*explodes in fury* How dare you?? We've been paying for the biggest rail construction scheme in Ostentia's history throughout our two terms. In addition we've devolved the running of railways to regional governments to give people a greater say in how their local services are run, we've allowed the construction of privately owned railways in areas which are too remote to justify the burden upon the taxpayer that is created by state railways and we have been involved practically non-stop in negotiations to try and solve the disaster of the Empthrinia rail link. We did a lot more in two terms than you did in four. |
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| Cieran | Aug 20 2008, 04:20 PM Post #5 |
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Transportation has been neglected by the government. The large infrastructure stuff was Inevitable's bill and idea. The Empthrinian Rail Link was mine. Any government would have had to sort out the problems relating from it, not just yours. You've shuffled stuff about, but you havn't exactly done anything. Changed, but not added to. What I mean is, there are areas where stuff is needed and nothing is added to them. Individualism is not necessarily centre-right. People on the left can be individuals too. We arn't centre right. We're honest about what we hope to achieve. We don't plan to cut benefits, or anything like that. We just think people at the bottom of society should be given a better chance. Is that a right-wing ideal? No. We don't see any need to raise taxes as the taxes are already really high enough. 35% is a high value. Why do we need to tax more if there's nothing to spend it on? The current tax rate accounts for everything, and it accounts for a LOT of public spending. We're not going to raise taxes just to be socialist and add money to the coffers that we don't need. Wanting to keep jobs in Ostentia may be conservative. It's not right-wing though. We want maximal employment over economic benefit. Is that a right-wing ideal? No. We are liberal, left and centre... EDIT: And maybe if we knew more about the ERL we'd be able to comment more. Your government has kept everyone in the dark... |
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| Commoncold0 | Aug 20 2008, 04:26 PM Post #6 |
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No we have not. If you look carefully at the news reports, you will see that a new deal for finishing the rail link is closely tied to the Empthrinia Conference. If the talks fail, then the Sultan will withdraw his support and money from the plan to build the Empthrinian section. Now what was your policy on the conference again? Oh yes, you want it to fail don't you - and take the ERL resuce plan with it. Also, the transport budget is already ridiculously high in comparision with areas such as education, health and social welfare. Are you seriously suggesting that we should spend more money on it? And if so, where's this money going to come from? You said you couldn't forsee any reason to raise taxes. Sorry, but your manifesto is full of holes and contradictions. It's nice to read and makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside, but it's not a realistic programme for government. EDIT: That was probably too harsh, sorry. I maintain that this manifesto isn't centre-left though, and that the Alliance has made a big contribution to transport. |
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| Cieran | Aug 20 2008, 04:41 PM Post #7 |
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Okay, sorry about the transport comments. Compared to the magnitude of contributions of previous governments though (I love me dem trains). I'm just bitter at being left out of it. I would say it is a centre-left manifesto, but about as centre-left as your party is centre-right. I've come to the conclusion that really the best form of government is one dead centre, but being on the left, I've moved it slightly to the left. It's just the easiest way... |
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| HRH King Zog II | Aug 20 2008, 05:03 PM Post #8 |
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I object! The current government has done nothing of the sort and even if we have you couldn't possibly know we had! |
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| Inevitable | Aug 20 2008, 05:05 PM Post #9 |
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WOBBUFFET!
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Too... much... capitalism in discussion... |
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| HRH King Zog II | Aug 20 2008, 05:07 PM Post #10 |
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| Sheepling | Aug 25 2008, 08:39 PM Post #11 |
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| Cieran | Aug 25 2008, 08:51 PM Post #12 |
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The Thomas the Tank Engine music is now playing in your head... |
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| plqx | Aug 26 2008, 06:48 AM Post #13 |
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More police and more policing have been proven to reduce instantly the amount of crime on the streets. Tackling the causes of crime can, in the long term, lead to reduced levels of crime. But only if you tackle the right causes. So I ask you this: What causes of crime would you deal with, were you to be elected into government (assuming that the conditions then are the same as now)? |
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| Cieran | Aug 26 2008, 01:11 PM Post #14 |
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Poverty I guess, as any government would. Reduce the income gap, you reduce the desire of those in deprived areas (which is where most of the general crime occurs. Of course there is white-collar crime such as embezzlement etc too) to turn to illegal means to bridge the income gap. Not saying everyone in a deprived area will do that, or that it doesn't occur outside of deprived areas. We believe that more police on the streets can ultimately lead to a climate of fear, where there are police everywhere, and eventually a police state. We also commend the previous government for its initiatives to clean up and improve inner city areas... |
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| eriatarka1 | Aug 26 2008, 09:29 PM Post #15 |
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Yes, but moderation is the word. I think I should know more than well enough that moderation is key. And more to the point, I would prefer a climate of fear of regulated authorities than a climate of fear of unregulated mobsters. I think you'd have to be a lunatic not to. |
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