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Post by Henry Silverhaus on Jan 28, 2008 15:05:46 GMT -4
The IPP supports the following principles:
-A strong central government with ministries that are capable and well-equipped to fulfill their duties.
-A strengthening of Ocia's present provinces and states, enhancing the federation by bolstering the power of its people and infrastructure.
-A strong and cohesive legislature, with clearly documented records and laws.
-A non-alignment and unbiased stance on political views, embracing both left and right policies, in view of establishing a broad democracy.
-A platform for those independent politicians whose views fit neither left or right, but require a party affiliation for support.
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Post by Matt Kovac on Jan 28, 2008 15:21:12 GMT -4
I think I like this Party, Nice work. I will make it sticky.
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Post by Michael Dervin OCS on Jan 28, 2008 15:44:20 GMT -4
Great Platform, I look forward to working with your Party and your memebers in the Assembly!
Michael Dervin OC, Leader LDO
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Post by Matt Kovac on Jan 28, 2008 17:57:16 GMT -4
I have no party affiliation what so ever but can I suggest the LDO and the IPP form a Political bloc against the current Ruling party? Lets get some politics going.
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Post by edwardsimms on Feb 1, 2008 9:49:17 GMT -4
Nice to see opposition. I hope to work together towards a better Ocia.
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Post by curtissinclair on Feb 1, 2008 17:59:52 GMT -4
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Post by Henry Silverhaus on Feb 1, 2008 19:16:51 GMT -4
It's a matter of choosing to be independent. I like a lot of John McCain's ideas. Does that make me a Republican? Not at all; I'm a strong democrat. This party represents a centrist orientation, allowing a mixture of principles from both sides. Like I've said for a long time, politics should be about serving the people and the nation, not about what party you belong to or what your orientation is. And that's what the IPP is all about.
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Post by Matt Kovac on Feb 1, 2008 20:12:56 GMT -4
I am Actually a Liberal My Self (Most Canadians Are) but I do as well support John Macain. I am a bit of a Socialist too.
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Post by curtissinclair on Feb 2, 2008 4:38:09 GMT -4
Yes, but a political orientation is a set of social/economic policies that you beleive to be true, and by saying that you have no political orientation, you say you are either reactionary (that being reacting to events as they happen) or don't have social/economic policies, which then makes your party unelectable because you stand for nothing, or even worse, your members stand for what they beleive will be good for them, causing chaos.
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Post by curtissinclair on Feb 2, 2008 4:39:58 GMT -4
btw I'm of the New Right (that being socially Neo-Conservative and economically Neo-Liberal/Conservative*)
*being economically Neo-Liberal and economically Neo-Conservative is the same as they both beleive in a mostly free market.
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Post by Matt Kovac on Feb 2, 2008 21:15:59 GMT -4
interesting.
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Post by edwardsimms on Feb 5, 2008 9:25:51 GMT -4
Have you guys heard about Ron Paul? He provides very good ideas that need to be addressed. John McCain = Democrat. Its ok if you like him
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Post by Henry Silverhaus on Feb 5, 2008 15:16:22 GMT -4
I never said I don't have economic or social principles. This party was formed to allow independents a chance at holding office without orientating themselves either left or right wing.
Traditionally, people who declare themselves Republican or Democrat are scoffed by the opposite party or wing. Furthermore, they also usually refuse to cooperate on matters of national importance. While we here in Ocia generally do cooperate well, look at America for an example of a government that doesn't cooperate. The American elections are little more than a mud-slinging festival; and many Americans vote for a candidate simply because they belong to a particular party. Even worse, American politicians spend the majority of their time campaigning on party issues, supporting fellow party members, and so forth. Once again I will say it: Politics is not about what party you belong to, it's about serving the nation.
George Washington, one of the few American presidents I retain great respect for, refused to affiliate himself with either the fledgling Democrats or the Federalists (Republicans), because he said it would split the government and nation; and indeed it sadly has.
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Post by Matt Kovac on Feb 5, 2008 19:51:40 GMT -4
It sounds like you are a Center Party Type or "new Democrats" thats very popular in Europe.
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Post by Henry Silverhaus on Feb 6, 2008 12:56:17 GMT -4
Closer to the New Democrats I would say. They've left a very favorable impression on me.
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