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Laurentis Thiesant
Institute of Social Development
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Posted - 2013.09.08 11:20:00 -
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The citizens of Federation colony Mantenault VI go to the polls today in what will be a deciding moment for the future of not only their planet, but also for the entire tone of the Federation and Caldari warzone brought in under the CONCORD Emergency War Powers Act.
The question before the citizens today is as follows:
Quote:That the National Administrative Government be dissolved and full sovereign authority returned to the citizenry of the colony through a direct democratic model.
This is how the parties on Mantenault have been campaigning leading up to the voting period today:
- The Progressor leadership team has thrown their support behind this initiative as the appropriate reclamation of proper
Gallentean democracy. They urge supporters to vote yes.
- Sociocrat council members have asked voters to support the proposal but have urged all citizens to fight to maintain other wartime provisions, many of which were introduced with Sociocrat backing. They suggest a yes vote.
- The 'one party/one voice' provision of the hastily compiled NAG program gave the U-Nats a boost in their power in colonial politics. Officially, they reject the motion as a risk to sovereign Gallentean security in a time of war and crisis.
- The high Minmatar membership of the Unionists has lead the party to adopt a cautionary approach to this issue. Not willing to risk cultural subversion to an ally of the Amarr Empire, they have asked supporters to vote no.
Under normal Mantenault law, government affairs are handled on an ad hoc basis built on the foundation of a direct democratic system with suffrage held by all registered citizens of the colony. Shortly after the start of the CONCORD-sanctioned conflict in their region, the people of Mantenault voted to give up their authority to a GÇÿNational Administrative GovernmentGÇÖ overseen by the four sizable political parties on the planet. While in the past the GÇÿpartiesGÇÖ have acted more as community lobby groups in the Mantenault system, this reform in YC 110 gave them direct control over colonial affairs for the first time.
6 260 455 voters are eligible to cast a vote in this referendum authorized by the Administrative government, with three of the four council members supporting the move. While records on council decisions are sealed for six months immediately following, it is widely believed that the dissenting voice was Marnian Veroe of the Ultra-Nationalists.
With voting commencing shortly, the Institute of Social Development has decided to cover this poll as the the people of Mantenault decide GÇô is it time to go back to business as usual after years of back and forth with the Caldari State, or is it too early and too much of a risk during ongoing hostilities?
This is truly a question that resonates across the cluster, whether you live on a planet or among the starts. It speaks to the relevance of the ongoing capsuleer conflict and what it really means for society under its guns.
Have your say. Contact Laurentis Thiesant or respond on the IGS and tell us if you think itGÇÖs time liberty or security reigned on Mantenault. Is the militia war a direct threat to planetary colonies or is the worst yet to come?
Stay tuned for more updates as the day progresses. You can also follow the developments on the GalNet site for ISODE here.
I'm Laurentis Thiesant, director of the Institute of Social Development, covering the Mantenault VI referendum.
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Laurentis Thiesant
Institute of Social Development
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Posted - 2013.09.08 12:10:00 -
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UPDATE 1
Voting has begun on the motion after the countdown clock on the secure intra-colony galnet site vote.mtt reached zero only moments ago. Once the authorities have started publishing the results, the Institute of Social Development will begin reporting the outcome of this referendum on the status of the Mantenault government, as well as that of the years old factional warfare that continues along the borders of empire space.
While we wait, ISODE has compiled a brief list of Social Democrat reforms that they urge all voters to maintain during the war even if the NAG is replaced on the ballot screen today.
Quote:- Restrictions on non-citizens entering the colony without rigorous background checks. This is enforced through a high level of involvement with the Federal Intelligence Office.
- Creation of regulation assuring that no colonial exports are shipped in any way that would support the Caldari State Navy or Protectorate forces in the warzone. Offsetting economic impact by introduction of welfare stipends as well as industry support packages for colonial manufacturing and agricultural industries.
- Along with the Progressors, the Social Democrats proposed a colonial militia to be trained by the FIO delegates in the system to prevent 'subversive' activity against the Administrative Government. This body later supplanted pre-war security forces.
As you can see, the Unionists gave considerable support to the unusual Gallentean step of introducing industrial welfare into the aforementioned sectors. At the time, Unionist spokesperson Errek Arbosa stated that GÇ£due to social inequality in Federal employment, minority individuals are to suffer most from this war and from the economic impact it brings to these industries of agriculture and manufacturing. It is well known that former slaves are often experienced in these fields and therefore often find work there even once in the Federation. If the colonial government is to take action that directly harms the ability of these people to make a living GÇô then it is vital that it sets out to balance the scales through whatever mechanisms available to itGÇ¥.
There is little information available from any parties regarding the increased GÇÿBlack EaglesGÇÖ activity in the system which has been endorsed by these reforms by all parties barring the Unionists.
You can follow this coverage with further graphics here. |
Laurentis Thiesant
Institute of Social Development
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Posted - 2013.09.08 13:16:00 -
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As votes are being processed by the system, the Institute of Social Development has been monitoring the live feed provided to media outlets and the public throughout the referendum. At this stage, it appears that the GÇÿyesGÇÖ vote on the question of restoration of direct democracy on Mantenault VI is ahead GÇô but with a vast majority of electors still to make up their mind, this is far from being a solid indication as to how this vote will end.
With 6 260 455 people registered to vote in this ballot, 289 010 have so far voted 'yes', with a minority voting 'no' - currently 138 399.
The Ultra-Nationalists have declared sabotage after several supporters of the party reported experiencing an unusual glitch in the virtual electoral software which made the supporting statement for the U-Nats appear as unintelligible gibberish when selected. Under rules regulating the vote, all parties were entitled to submit a brief statement on their position which was to be accessible to all voters. Marnian Veroe, the U-Nat leader has told ISODE that the major parties, the Progressors and the Sociocrats were behind this alleged attack as they GÇÿattempt to reclaim dominant influence over colonial politics whilst marginalizing growing grassroots support for Ultra-Nationalist ideology on the planetGÇÖ.
The Sociocrat and Progressor parties, both of whom are in favour of a GÇÿyesGÇÖ vote, have denied the allegations, with a Progressor spokesperson joking GÇô GÇÿI canGÇÖt tell the difference between this (the unintelligible string of characters) and normal U-Nat policy. Are you sure this isn't what they submitted?GÇÖ
No evidence of active sabotage has yet been uncovered and no reports of problems have come in from campaign of the Unionists who also are asking electors to vote GÇÿnoGÇÖ.
WeGÇÖll keep you up to date as this story unfolds. |
Laurentis Thiesant
Institute of Social Development
11
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Posted - 2013.09.08 14:19:00 -
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A snap-protest has sprung up around the central server processing the election results in the colonial capital of Latiene with several GÇÿsatelliteGÇÖ rallies gathering momentum at local network relay sites across regional and rural areas.
The composition of the protestors appears to be largely made up of Ultra-Nationalists and other unaligned malcontents who have begun chanting against what they perceive as either a flaw in the system or corruption at its worst. Many are demanding that this referendum be GÇÿresetGÇÖ or that it be cancelled altogether.
One argument, broadcast recently on local news stations, pointed out that these GÇÿissuesGÇÖ are exactly why a return to the direct democratic model is allegedly GÇÿdangerousGÇÖ in the middle of the warzone.
One man, who identified himself as usually being a Progressor supporter told us that he has changed his mind and will be voting against the motion, expressing his concerns when he said: GÇ£Imagine if this happened during a real emergency. WeGÇÖd have no way to clearly articulate a means to protect ourselves. ItGÇÖd be real chaos. Now I donGÇÖt know exactly what threat weGÇÖre under, but if there is one, can we really afford even a benign GÇÿglitchGÇÖ in the system? ItGÇÖs hopeless.GÇ¥
ISODE is not aware of any move to scrap the vote and will continue to publish results as they come in.
As it stands there are 544 033 yes votes and 509 953 no votes as the margin narrows substantially in the face of growing skepticism from voters. It seems a lot more people are becoming convinced enough to vote, and theyGÇÖre seriously worried about a change.
Will this sudden conservative shift overwhelm the affirmative campaign?
Stay tuned. |
Laurentis Thiesant
Institute of Social Development
12
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Posted - 2013.09.08 15:29:00 -
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TodayGÇÖs events are not the first time that the controversial National Administrative Government has been the subject of heated debate. Since its inception several years ago, there have been near constant questions raised (mostly from outside sources) about the NAGs status under colonial law. Some academics believe that the structure of the emergency government, while put in place by democratic mandate, was in fact a violation of parts of the Federation charter which all member worlds and colonies agree to upon formation. Much of this debate has remained highly theoretical however, as the isolated and usually unimportant nature of the Mantenault colony meant that for the most part, the mainstream of Federal academia and law didnGÇÖt care enough to investigate further.
The decision to eventually hold a second vote on the NAG was brought to the party-based council after pressure began to be applied to the Progressor and Sociocrat parties from their superiors in the Placid region. Sources have said that other regional divisions of their parties were concerned about the effect the NAG could have on their public relations and campaign potential. One regional independent was believed to have called the NAG the death of democracy and spent much of his campaign highlighting the links between this GÇÿdeathGÇÖ and the major parties.
Back on the campaign trail, colonial militia forces have moved in to monitor the protest and calm minor scuffles that have flared up as counter-protesters have moved in to lodge their opposition to those calling for the vote to be scrapped.
As things stand, the no vote is now ahead on 1 102 388 with yes trailing slightly on 1 077 603. The feeling that weGÇÖre getting around the community is that many GÇÿyesGÇÖ voters are holding back and waiting for an GÇÿall clearGÇÖ. The question now is whether or not that signal will be sounded in time, or will the negative campaign reach its quota of votes before the affirmative side can rally and make a comeback. |
Laurentis Thiesant
Institute of Social Development
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Posted - 2013.09.08 16:00:00 -
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Pieter Tuulinen
Pyre Falcon Defence Cadre XV-01A Pyre Falcon Defence Combine
1631
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Posted - 2013.09.08 18:26:00 -
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Democracy is alive and well, I see.
Seriously, when we liberate these guys we'll be doing them SUCH a favour. |
Evi Polevhia
True Slave Foundations Shaktipat Revelators
299
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Posted - 2013.09.08 19:07:00 -
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In before 'And this is why the Federation must be destroyed'. |
Vikarion
Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State
625
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Posted - 2013.09.08 19:36:00 -
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Pieter Tuulinen wrote:Democracy is alive and well, I see.
Seriously, when we liberate these guys we'll be doing them SUCH a favour.
Ugh, why would we want them? |
Diana Kim
State Protectorate Caldari State
534
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Posted - 2013.09.08 19:37:00 -
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Democracy is another reason why the Federation must be destroyed. |
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Eran Mintor
Esoteric Philosophy
76
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Posted - 2013.09.08 19:40:00 -
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Evi Polevhia wrote:In before 'And this is why the Federation must be destroyed'.
Good timing, it would seem.
-Eran |
Constantin Baracca
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Posted - 2013.09.08 20:56:00 -
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Evi Polevhia wrote:In before 'And this is why the Federation must be destroyed'.
... *Instead of text, Constantin has uploaded a sound file of a large audience politely applauding.* "What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?"
-Matthew 16:26 |
Kaid Hayden
Seven Stars Search and Rescue
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Posted - 2013.09.08 21:00:00 -
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The word "democracy" always rings a little hollow when read close to the term "Black Eagles". |
Caviar Liberta
Moira. Villore Accords
158
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Posted - 2013.09.08 22:33:00 -
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Kaid Hayden wrote:The word "democracy" always rings a little hollow when read close to the term "Black Eagles".
You might be unaware of this, however the Black Eagles are kept on a tight leash with a mix of civilian and military oversight. Of course those on the civilian oversight board have gone through extensive background checks and are also former military themselves who have signed an oath of non disclosure.
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Pieter Tuulinen
Pyre Falcon Defence Cadre XV-01A Pyre Falcon Defence Combine
1641
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Posted - 2013.09.08 23:40:00 -
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It doesn't matter how tight the leash is if the person holding it is a sociopath. |
Laurentis Thiesant
Institute of Social Development
13
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Posted - 2013.09.09 00:03:00 -
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Pieter Tuulinen wrote:Democracy is alive and well, I see.
Seriously, when we liberate these guys we'll be doing them SUCH a favour.
You'd do well to remember that elections of all kinds continue in the Federation on a near daily basis without major mishap or other social trauma. This is an aberration brought about by an incredibly unusual and unstable set of circumstances born of the CONCORD sanctioned war in the region that began after the attack on Luminaire.
Democracy is alive and well. There has just been a bump in the road on this world. I believe the broadcast will be able to be resumed shortly and I believe that everything will be resolved.
There is nothing to worry about here. |
Laurentis Thiesant
Institute of Social Development
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Posted - 2013.09.09 01:10:00 -
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Voting in Mantenault resumed a few hours ago, with a media blackout continuing until only recently amid cited concerns of political manipulation based on GÇÿshock and horrorGÇÖ media stunts acting as last minute vote grabs.
A statement released through the National Administrative Government took particular care to note the normal nature of this action, noting examples from both the business and political communities to prove that their actions were above board and legitimate in the face of growing civil unrest.
GÇ£There are many democratic nations, both in the Federation and elsewhere that place restrictions on political advertising during voting as a way of allowing voters the opportunity to digest all available information and cast their vote without undue harassment. It was our belief that the Ultra-Nationalist protests were merely a way of swaying votes, rather than being a legitimate political statement. I wouldnGÇÖt be surprised if the glitch was there own doing. The NAG had to act to balance the scales and restore order to this free and fair referendum.GÇ¥
Those were the words of Progressor spokesperson Dyna Kerran, who was joined by Sociocrat Arina Rior at a press conference on the lifting of the media blackout and who added this to the statement -
GÇ£In the stock market, whenever things get GÇÿout of handGÇÖ or an extreme situation emerges which has a detrimental effect for all involved in the market GÇô it is not unreasonable for a halt to be placed on trading to a limited extent. We have merely followed that principle in assuring that the Mantenault people get the opportunity to vote with reasoned minds, free from the fear being built by the GÇÿnoGÇÖ campaigners.GÇ¥
After the vote reopened, there was a surge in participation as electors across the planet rushed to have their say before any further changes were made to the election process. It is believed that a result may be announced later today.
At last count, the vote stood at 2 897 943 votes for the NO campaign, which has slid back behind the YES vote on 2 965 431.
U-Nat supporters have claimed that the 'abuse of the NAG by the Progressor/Sociocrat/Unionist alliance is a direct attempt to ruin its standing in the eyes of the community and boost the YES campaign'.
Keep watching. |
Laurentis Thiesant
Institute of Social Development
16
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Posted - 2013.09.09 02:17:00 -
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The results for the Mantenault election have been declared as the no vote finally reaches a quota.
With this outcome, the people of the colony have elected to maintain their National Administrative Government and will continue to leave all decision making authority in the hands of the local political elite.
The Ultra-Nationalists, obviously pleased with their victory here today, have pledged to continue the sturdy and secure leadership of the NAG with the support of the other parties and will move to investigate 'dishonourable' conduct that occurred during the vote.
The Unionist party has called for all groups to respect the outcome of this referendum and hopes for calm to reassert itself after the events of the vote.
In my opinion, this is the wrong decision for Mantenault, but nevertheless the Institute of Social Development will continue to monitor the situation on this world and report any major developments as they happen. |
Laurentis Thiesant
Institute of Social Development
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Posted - 2013.09.09 03:08:00 -
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Earlier, the Sociocrats came forward with what they believed to be evidence of tampering with the referendum which ended only hours ago. The party claimed to have witnesses from across the planet who had spotted unidentified persons tampering with communications relay networks at protests early on in the vote. Both the Social Democrats and the Progressors have pointed to the sudden increase in the GÇÿnoGÇÖ vote during the protests as a sign of U-Nat involvement, however the Nationalist campaign has had the following to say:
GÇ£Who else has the resources to pull off a heist of this magnitude? We Nationalists are just a smaller party built on community support and the backing of average Gallentean families. The major parties have millions of ISK at their disposal to throw at winning however they can. Fortunately for the people of Mantenault, our local community prevailed in spite of their actions.GÇ¥
With this revelation, both the Progressors and the Sociocrats have refused to participate in what they call an GÇÿillegitimateGÇÖ government, with this action effectively shutting down the NAG as it will be unable to meet its 3/4th requirement for the passage of motions.
This was the last we heard from Mantenault as explosions rocked the network, destroying relay stations as FIO investigators attempted to access the stations to examine the claims of sabotage. Communications are currently down across the planet. ISODE is attempting to reach the central server in the capital which appears to be unaffected by the attack.
We'll give you more as we have it. |
Pieter Tuulinen
Pyre Falcon Defence Cadre XV-01A Pyre Falcon Defence Combine
1646
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Posted - 2013.09.09 04:30:00 -
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Mmm... Clearly everything's just fine down there. They have their freedom, their government spooks and their explosions. |
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Laurentis Thiesant
Institute of Social Development
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Posted - 2013.09.09 05:07:00 -
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Pieter Tuulinen wrote:Mmm... Clearly everything's just fine down there. They have their freedom, their government spooks and their explosions.
Alright, alright, everything wasn't fine.
You know what, Pieter, keep your smug superiority to yourself alright. People could be dying down there for all we know and you're busy trying to prove your point. You know what, half the people around here would stop talking the moment something even slightly negative touched their precious faction. We're just dealing with the facts and doing what we can to help in the meanwhile.
You can take your petty pot shots later. |
Jake Favre
Mantenault Social Union
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Posted - 2013.09.09 07:50:00 -
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We are pleased to announce that the NAG restored the administrative communication network. Unfortunately there is still a lot of work to do and the main civilian infrastructure remains down.
After long discussions and internal debates, the local Sociocrat party has reached the conclusion that no matter what happened in the election process and the current intergalactic context in the frame of the CEWPA, it is our democratic duty to remain in line with the ideals of the Federation as well as the ones that binded Mantenault together for the past years.
It is with emotion that we deeply regret that the situation turned sour and we understand how both sides feel in the current imbroglio. It is a shame to witness that a mere program glitch proved to cause so much harm to a democratic standard procedure.
However we refuse to approve the thought that the perception of our citizens here might be somehow coloured by such a petty issue. We remain confident that they voted according to their conscience and beliefs, and until more light is brought on the case and before getting actual clues and solid facts, the Sociocrat party decides to withdraw from the Progressive and Unionist coalition, as we feel that their refusal to recognize a democratic process can only be harmful to the Federation ideals at large. As long as no proofs are brought up to make us think otherwise, we believe that the law has to be respected at all costs and we find deeply regrettable that the Progressive and Unionist parties seem to stir up social unrest unnecessarily.
In consequence, the Sociocrats will take back their seat at the NAG and accomplish the civic duties that the Mantenault population entrusted them with until further notice. We will not disappoint.
However, waiting for the communication relays to be functional again, technicians seem for now unable to access most of the planet infrastructure as several key places are still insecure enough to put their lives at risk. |
Laurentis Thiesant
Institute of Social Development
17
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Posted - 2013.09.09 08:29:00 -
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What absolute nonsense.
This is just indicative of usual Sociocrat behavior. They'll backflip and backflip and backflip again if it gets them closer to power. I cannot believe the words of this bunch of autocrats who have become so desperate to maintain the scraps of power that the NAG has afforded their minority parties that they'd throw out core Federate values of free and fair elections.
I have been a member of the Gallentean Progressor Party now for most of my life, and I know that the situation that the radical Ultra-Nationalists and their Sociocrat partners describe would be unthinkable when it comes to the ideological foundation that drives the Progressor organisation. Unlike the U-Nats, we are not extremist fringe-dwellers, we are not warmongers. For the Social Democratic party in this region to associate openly with the likes of them in the subversion of democratic processes, they are only proving that they are on the fast track to the same political oblivion that the U-Nats currently enjoy after their 'blip' of relevance in the Caldari-Gallente war!
In my heart, I know there is more to this story than what we are hearing. The fact that the Nationalist-Sociocrat partnership now controls the only interstellar broadcasting system operating on the planet is not only a devastating condemnation against their ideological drive for central control, but it is more than enough reason for me to believe that we are not getting the full picture.
I have faith in my Progressor colleagues in their ability to overcome this adversity and to find a way to present their evidence before the people of Mantenault and of the greater cluster. Until then, it is only reasonable to believe that the NAG will be unable to complete an unbiased assessment of their own wrongdoings at this time and so sovereign authority must come home to the citizens of the colony to determine their own affairs.
The murky legal nature of the NAG is insufficient, and it should recuse itself from any further involvement in colonial affairs until Progressor witnesses and evidence can be given the opportunity to be heard. New votes must proceed, and ISODE calls on all outside support to help assure that they are not corrupted in the same manner again. |
Jake Favre
Mantenault Social Union
1
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Posted - 2013.09.09 08:53:00 -
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Mr Thiesant,
You sound rather upset. I might understand that it is part of what caused so much trouble in the first place, but apparently your fellow progressives here seem to have conveniently forgotten to consult us when deciding to withdraw altogether. Maybe such practices were an usual commodity that could be thrown out the airlock with my predecessor, but I can assure you that now the direction has changed, its methods have too.
Rest assured, though, that the Sociocrat party is still open to a new referendum, as long as order has been restored.
From now on, as social unrest has amplified to really unhealthy heights, we are doing our best to convince the U-Nat party not to establish martial law, something your fellow progressives could prevent by coming back at the table of the democratic process. Sometimes, one has to swallow his pride to admit defeat and work for another one not to happen again. |
Eran Mintor
Esoteric Philosophy
79
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Posted - 2013.09.09 09:41:00 -
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Politics of humans...
They bore me. Let me know if anything significant comes of this, otherwise I don't understand why capsuleers would give a damn...
-Eran |
Kaid Hayden
Seven Stars Search and Rescue
13
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Posted - 2013.09.09 12:16:00 -
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As a member of the Sociocrat party, I'm utterly appalled that the Sociocrats would collaborate with the U-nats. You have to be principled and take a stand for the working classes, against any and all oppressors. As much as I dislike the Progressor's ideologically driven privatizations and Federation-wide abolishing of social security systems, they are the lesser evil when compared to the unapologetic fascism of the U-nats. U-nat supporters figure daily in racist hate crime and union-busting violence. Collaboration with these anti-democratic thugs is a betrayal of the fundamental principle of social democracy: solidarity. |
Laurentis Thiesant
Institute of Social Development
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Posted - 2013.09.09 13:23:00 -
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Jake Favre wrote:Mr Thiesant,
You sound rather upset. I might understand that it is part of what caused so much trouble in the first place, but apparently your fellow progressives here seem to have conveniently forgotten to consult us when deciding to withdraw altogether. Maybe such practices were an usual commodity that could be thrown out the airlock with my predecessor, but I can assure you that now the direction has changed, its methods have too.
Rest assured, though, that the Sociocrat party is still open to a new referendum, as long as order has been restored.
From now on, as social unrest has amplified to really unhealthy heights, we are doing our best to convince the U-Nat party not to establish martial law, something your fellow progressives could prevent by coming back at the table of the democratic process. Sometimes, one has to swallow his pride to admit defeat and work for another one not to happen again.
Forgotten to consult you? Dear M. Favre, while you may be attempting to position yourself as such, the Sociocrat party is not some kind of Amarrian holder with dominion over the Progressors. There was no obligation on the part of the Mantenault branch to factor in your opinions to any decision made by the organisation.
The Institute and I continue to be deeply concerned about putting arbitrary goals on democracy that are as vague as the 'restoration of order'. It has taken several years for the topic of changing the NAG back into a citizen-based direct democracy to even be accepted by the council. The existence of the NAG was supposed to support short-term order and security then, just how long will the people of Mantenault have to wait now? With the failure of the NAG to maintain order and prevent the corruption of this election, how can the citizens have confidence that 'next time' will be any different?
The NAG's objectives are in opposition to the people's objectives. The people would not need to be convinced not to establish martial law, and by recognizing the government of the Ultra-Nationalists, the Sociocrats have given them legitimate means to move for such an action.
Your predecessor and the Mantenault Progressor branch had managed to effectively stop the ability of the NAG to harm civilians by refusing to recognise it. All you have done now is tied it right back into the structure of government, and made it that much more likely that the militia and other armed forces will obey whatever orders are put forth, legal or otherwise.
You've muddied the waters so you could have a 'bet each way'. By asking the Progressors to join you at the Ultra-Nationalist's side, you've asked them to seize power without a real continuing mandate.
I'm sure they'll seek their guidance from the true voice of the people, thank you very much.
ISODE is still attempting to contact other communications relays on the planet, do tell us if you can put us onto someone from outside of your cabal, won't you?
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Jake Favre
Mantenault Social Union
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Posted - 2013.09.10 19:05:00 -
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Mr Thiesant,
You may have forgotten that the Mantenault colonies have been on the front line for years, and is still at this very time fighting for its survival in the proxy war at the side of the Federation. At the time we speak, whole districts of the planets are under ground fire and the solar system is in itself heavily contested. What we do not need at all, especially now, is social unrest. If the latter turn bad enough, then it could very well mean offering the whole planet itself on a platter to Caldari forces. Dissenters might very well be actually helping the enemy, willingly or not. To citizens that are still taking part in that, I understand that most of you feel outraged for good reasons, but I hope you will reconsider for the time being.
I hope with that in mind you will understand that it is not an easy, black and white situation, and that continuing in that direction at the worst time possible is not what I would call a constructive behaviour. It is a clear hint at disorganized priorities. I will also reiterate the will of the Mantenault Sociocrat party to push for a new referendum as soon as order is restored and more light has been brought on the matter.
In the meantime, it would appear that we are also facing a shortage of transmitters, neocoms, and a few broadcast nodes as well as various electronic pieces. Without an access to such hardware, it seems that repairing the damage inflicted to the rest of the infrastructure might take some time.
Thank you for your understanding. |
Makkal Hanaya
Revenent Defence Corperation
808
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Posted - 2013.09.10 19:56:00 -
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I'd like to take a moment to thank Laurentis Thiesant and ISODE for the live coverage. It was detailed, informative, and of a higher standard than most Federation reporting I've seen. Render unto Khanid the things which are Khanid's; and unto God the things that are God's. |
Graelyn
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
486
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That much is certainly true. + Cardinal Graelyn + Owner/Operator, "The Summit" Amarr Loyalist of the Year --áYC113 |
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