by M13 » Thu Jan 04, 2018 1:39 pm
The Great Step Forward?
March 4382
A shock went through political Lodamun today when Simon Villers, chairman of the Liberal Progressive Alliance, handed in a proposal to change the executive. His party suggests to make a division between Head of State and Head of Government. This system was abandoned almost 400 years ago.
The real shock would be that the other parties represented in the Presidium don't seem to oppose to the proposal. It is very likely that the Presidium will unanimously accept this change of law. Even LNC, who objected many times against the proposed form of executive, calling it undemocratic, would accept the proposal. Minister of Education and Culture Paulo Mrazni explains: "It might seem odd that my party chooses not to oppose to the proposition and might even support it. But there's a certain thought behind our behaviour. For starters, we do no longer wish to be the party that is said to be dictatorial, against freedom and liberties, and so on. We have been through quite some changes during the last few decades, and we are no longer the hard-line protectors of Nationalism. Eventhough, we still protect Lodamese Nationalism and urge all to choose the wise path of Nationalism, but we understand that one cannot be forced to be Nationalist. This feeling should grow within each person."
It seems that LNC has indeed lost some of the rather extremist characteristics from the former days.
"Secondly, we have had an extreme good cooperation with PLUP and wish to continue to do so for the benefits of Lodamun. During the last few years there was some kind of understanding with the LPA fraction, which happens to be the second party in Lodamun. Without even discussing the matter, I believe we all wish to cooperate to outline the future of our nation. Also, we should not forget LFP, which might be a small party at the time, but has great potential. Eventhough we refuse to call the proposed system democratic, we want to show to our fellow MPs and the people of Lodamun that we wish to give them the chance to elect their President first hand."
Again, LNC is promoting themselves as a party that listens to the people.
"A third reason is that we might rewrite history. This could be a major step for Lodamun, even on the international stage. Together with our partners we might seek some other nations to strengthen our ties. But again, stepping out of isolationism doesn't mean we will open our borders to just anyone. Rewriting history is remembering our history."
Vice-President Wolts said that this would be a special moment for Lodamun: "Whether it is good or bad, we cannot say just yet, but LNC is willing to give it a chance. We are confident in the opinion and the choice of the electorate. Together we will create a new Lodamun, where it is safe to live and where Lodamese Nationalism has a special place."
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