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"And that's a fact"
Korsinia and Xernon
Alright, this might only be my first day on the server, but Im going to come out swinging. What is the most pressing political issue in the region? I might be able to grant some insight.
You are 😳
The most pressing issue is whether or not I should be PM because ICH is mean.
We are having a House of Commons election in the next few days!
The Court scrapped LR 033 :p
It's hard to say but I'd consider it's probably one of:
1) should the House of Commons and Senate be merged?
2) should the House of Commons and Senate have oversight on the Military / how much oversight?
3) should Ministers be allowed to serve in Congress?
Personally I think 2 is the most pressing one right now, but the debate for it has somewhat died down a bit over the last few weeks.
I'm not exactly sure I should get involved in elections yet.
Alright, can you send me a link to 2 or any relevant information?
You can keep an eye on the debates and on the candidates' platforms, that'll help you learn about the current issues of concern in the region, and also wait, I am sending you some links which summarises Thaecia's system mostly
Great! Thanks!
Our military law:
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Some vastly contrasting amendments to the military law:
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Thank you very much, Good Sir.
Education Ministry Factbook:
Did you know that the idea for the Thaecian Education Ministry was proposed in it's most rudimentary form by the now defunct Thaecian Solidarity Party?
Minister of Education: Pap sculgief
Deputy Minister of Education: Cirrus Azale
Prime Minister: The Bigtopia
This introductory course to the events shaping Thaecia's past covers many events, from the founding of the region to the Reformist scandal, to the CTE and subsequent return of Xernon. This course is excellent for those looking to get a grip on the basics of the region, so that you understand references to these events.
This more advanced course covers more of Thaecia's past than the previously mentioned introductory course, many of which probably won't be relevant in any conversation or political campaign, but would still be cool to know about. This course would be the best for those looking to immerse themselves in Thaecia's culture and background, whether it be a long-time resident or a newcomer.
This course gives a general summary of all of the government roles and functions, and how they all work together as a team. It is recommended for use to help new residents find what branch of government they might be interested in, and then look at the corresponding factbook for that branch later in the Education Ministry Course.
This course will provide information on Thaecia's largest branch of government, the legislature. It covers how one becomes a Senator or MP, what they do, and a little bit more information on parliament procedures. It's recommended for current Senators or MPs if they need a refresher, and for those aspiring to become a member of either chamber.
The Thaecian Executive Branch course takes you through the different ministries, how to become a minister, and how the Executive works as a team to create a coherent and meaningful experience for everyone in the region. It's recommended for those looking to get into the Executive branch as ministerial staff or as Prime Minister or President themselves.
This course provides all residents with basic knowledge of how the region's judiciary functions. It will lend a hand to those interested in court cases, the bar association, the Justices, and all about what goes into each of those jobs. The course is one of two highly recommended to all those looking to get into the bar association, as well as anyone who may have found themselves on trial for whatever reason.
This course gives residents the most in-depth explanation of the law registry currently available, explaining in simpler terms what each law does and how to make sure you don't break any of them. The course is a must-take for those readying for the bar exam or with interests in law. Newcomers should also take this course.
RMB Etiquette and Conversation
This course provides residents with a guide on how to behave themselves on-site, to avoid the wrath of the regional and sitewide moderators. It is a rather short one, and is recommended for all residents to take, as to make the RMB a tidy place to be.
Your guide to all of the technical terms and slang used by the residents related to the game and it's mechanics, as well as most of the common abbreviations in the region. It's recommended as a quick read for those confused by something they read or hear, so that everyone can be on the same page.
The one-stop shop for you to learn all about the memes and special moments that keep Thaecia slowly moving forward, from self-deleting posts to forcing a sitting senator into a van. It's very interesting, and is recommended for all those looking to immerse themselves into the region.
How-To Run A Successful Campaign
Get walked through how to declare your candidacy for an elected office, how to campaign for said office, and how to connect with voters. With advice from veterans of Thaecian political campaigns including Andusre.
How-To Get Involved In The Region
A run-down of what you have to do to be able to vote, and how to make the most of your time here in Thaecia. With advice from long-time Thaecian residents such as ---.
In case you're new to the platform, this how-to course will aid you in becoming an expert at Discord, one of the region's most popular tools of communication. With advice from Thaecian Discord admins like ---.
(Note this is a bit outdated, but most of the systems and procedures described here remain, and I have appointed someone to work on updating it)Here, you'll find the history of Thaecia, and our political system described :)
This is also an awesomely helpful dispatch made by Andusre, some infos are due to be updated :):
Government
Politics
Culture
Thaecia is a fiercely democratic user-created region (UCR) founded on January 22nd 2019. Its government structure and culture often confuses many foreigners. Therefore, if you find yourself unable to understand the region, allow me to try to explain. This guide will explain the Thaecian government, some Thaecian culture and some history where relevant. I hope this is helpful, and if not, be sure to send me a telegram asking for further clarification.
The Thaecian government is split into three branches, as is the case with many other democracies: the executive, the legislature and the judicial branch. Each branch has its own function and set of powers, each having their own way of regulating the other two.
In order to serve in the government, you must be a citizen. In order to be a citizen, a resident must be either a member of the World Assembly (WA) or must obtain what is called a WA waiver, where a WA nation sends a telegram to the Prime Minister, President or Home Affairs Minister confirming that a non-WA resident of Thaecia is under their control. WA-waivered citizens may have their citizenship revoked by the Justice Minister if there are reasonable grounds to do so (more on this later).
The executive includes the Prime Minister, Ministers and the President. The legislature is a bicameral congress which is comprised of the House of Commons (referred to as just 'The House') and the Senate. The judicial branch is comprised of the High Court.
All members of government (excluding the Secretaries) are expressly prohibited from holding more than one position in government by the Positions Restriction Reform Act (Legislative Resolution 48)
The executive branch of the Thaecian government includes a wide variety of roles. The most notable of the two are the Prime Minister and the President.
The President is the Head of State of Thaecia, and serves as our World Assembly Delegate. All Thaecian citizens are guaranteed the right to run in an election, so if a WA-waivered citizen runs and wins the Presidential election, they cannot become the WA delegate. Where this is the case, the elected president must pick a vice president to serve as the delegate, whilst retaining all other presidential powers. The president can:
assume the powers of the Prime Minister if the position is vacant for whatever reason, like a resignation.
call for a snap election for either chamber of Congress, on the condition that the Prime Minister & their ministers agree to it. Congress can block the snap election if two thirds of Congress opposes it.
ban citizens in the event of an emergency, on the condition that the Prime Minister & their ministers agree.
be impeached by the Senate and House with a 2/3s vote
veto the impeachment of the Prime Minister, if it obtained less than 2/3s support in the Senate
nominate a citizen to be the Electoral Commissioner (more on this later)
The Prime Minister of Thaecia is arguably the most powerful post in the region. The PM can:
nominate ministers
dismiss ministers.
enter and withdraw the region into and from inter-regional agreements, with Congressional approval.
assume some of the role of President if the President has been impeached
be impeached by the House with a 2/3s vote, followed by a vote in the Senate.
nominate Justices to the Court
The Ministers of Thaecia are nominated by the Prime Minister and are confirmed by the House of Commons. At minimum, there must be a Minister of Foreign Affairs (FAM), of Home Affairs (HAM) and of Legal Affairs (often called the Justice Minister, JM). Other ministries can be created at the discretion of the Prime Minister, like the Interior Ministry. There are also the Secretaries, who are technically not ministers, but are often considered one anyway. The various ministers have various regional powers, like embassies for the FAM, and border control for the JM. Ministers can be fired by the Prime Minister or removed from their post by the House.
The Thaecian Congress is split into the House and the Senate. The House is commonly referred to as Parliament, and it is the lower chamber, consisting of 11 Members of Parliament (MPs). The Senate is the upper chamber and consists of 7 Senators. The chambers have different powers and responsibilities. All legislative resolutions (LRs) must be approved by both chambers in order to become law. The House is elected every 2 months, the Senate every 4. The House can:
Confirm or refuse judicial and secretarial nominations from the President or Prime Minister
Initiate the process of impeaching the PM
Vote to impeach the President.
The Senate can:
Confirm or refuse cabinet nominations from the Prime Minister
Initiate the process of impeaching the President
Vote to impeach the Prime Minister
Legislation which passes Congress requires both chambers to vote, by simple majority, in favour of the bill. A simple majority is defined by the Constitution as 50% of the chamber + 1. Constitutional amendments require the approval of 2/3s of both chambers AND confirmation by public referendum with 60%+ support from the Thaecian populace.
The Senate is led by the Chairman of the Senate, and the House is led by the Speaker of the House. Both positions carry a great deal of authority, as they are responsible for maintaining Congress' documents, setting Congress' agenda and allocating time for the various stages of considering legislation. These leaders are selected by a Chairman/Speaker vote in their respective chamber, conducted immediately after an election. They can be removed from their posts by "constructive motions of no confidence". The motion requires a simple majority to pass and, if successful, automatically replaces the incumbent leader with a new Senator/MP without the need for another Speaker/Chairman vote.
The Judiciary consists of the High Court, which is made up of three justices. The justices, amongst themselves, pick one of themselves to be the Chief Justice, with the other two remaining as Associate Justices. The position of Chief Justice is largely an administrative one. The justices are nominated by the President and confirmed by the House of Commons. The Court is involved when one of 3 number of things happen:
A law is passed by Congress or an action is taken which is considered unconstitutional.
Someone or something allegedly commits a crime.
Someone sues another.
The Justices do not need to accept every case which is brought to the Court. They write their own procedures and, at the end of a case, they will post the Court's opinion. The Court has the power to undo a revocation of citizenship from a WA-waivered resident if it is found the revocation was unjust, the Court can undo a banjection, strike a law from the law registry if it is found to be unconstitutional, and impose punishments pursuant to L.R. 044. Justices do not have term limits and are only removed by resignation, ceasing to exist, or impeachment.
The Electoral Commission is an enormously important job here in Thaecia. The Commissioner manages all democratic exercises (referenda, elections, etc.) and have no political power. They are nominated by the President and confirmed by both legislative houses. The highest standard of impartiality is expected of Electoral Commissioners, and nominations are never considered lightly by the Thaecian populace, the President or the Legislature.
Elections in Thaecia take three forms: general elections, midterm elections and snap elections. General elections take place every 4 months and every elected post (PM, President, Senate & House) are all up for election. Midterm elections take place half way between general elections and only the House is up for election. Snap elections occur whenever an elected official resigns from their post.
The issue of whether or not to abolish the bicameral legislature in favour of a unicameral system has been around for very long time, and has often been a point of contention in the Thaecian community. Bicameralists often argue, amongst other things, that the bicameral system promotes scrutiny and an interest in regional politics, while unicameralists are convinced that it would actually decrease efficiency and scrutiny. The region had a referendum on the matter in April 2020, which was nail-bitingly close for both sides. It resulted in 35 votes being cast in favour of bicameralism with only 33 against it, and so the status quo has been maintained. However, a recent poll conducted by the Federal Post in April 2021 saw a narrow majority leaning towards unicameralism, with 48,3% of the voters in favour of implementing a unicameral legislative system, compared to only 41,4% that voted for keeping the bicameral system and 10,3% of the voters remaining completely unsure. An analytical comment on this poll mentions increasing disputes between the legislative houses as a reason for this shift in stances and predicts that this issue will once again become a major point of discussion in Thaecia in the near future.
Recently, political parties like Solidarity have pushed for the Thaecian government to adopt real life policies, like the declaration of a climate emergency. Proponents argue it is our duty as citizens of the world facing issues like climate change to recognise the issue even though Thaecia itself cannot do anything to help solve the issue. Opponents argue the lack of ability to do anything about it renders the issue moot.
Foreign policy in Thaecia has been dominated by the debate between whether to take an interregional approach or an isolationist approach. In the past, the interregional approach was taken, with membership of organisations like the Assembly of Regions and the proposition of joining the now-defunct Federal Union. Following ugly disputes with the Assembly of Regions, the status quo of Thaecian foreign policy has largely been settled. The commonly held belief is that Thaecia should seek friendship with other regions, but not at the expense of regional sovereignty. The region routinely refuses to change its internal policies when other regions attempt to pressure it, stemming from a fierce sense of Thaecian sovereignty and indepedence.
Linking in with the above, there has been a discussion relating to the region's recruitment policy. Some believe WA-wide recruitment is a useful tool to increase regional population and that the complaints of other regions should be ignored. Others believe WA-wide recruitment is obstructing the region from constructing meaningful friendships with other regions, and believe the policy should not be used in the future.
In May 2019, a group of real-life friends came to Thaecia and founded their own party, the Reformist Party. The months that followed were defined by the toxicity which followed caused by clashes between the Reformists, original Thaecians and inner conflicts within the original Thaecians. It is a time period which many Thaecians look back on with deep regret and sorrow, culminating in the Reformists' banjection from the region in August 2019. The time period, along with a time later on involving a disputed election, have changed Thaecian attitudes towards party politics majorly. Partisanship is scorned at and regularly discouraged as the prospect of returning to something similar to the Reformist era terrifies many.
Thaecia's discord server is, by far, the main communication method within the region. The server is very active, as many people from other regions have noted previously. The Thaecian community is very easy going and enjoys not taking itself too seriously. If you join the server, you will encounter a myriad of inside jokes, regional memes and cultural events. Regional memes include:
Korsinia, a former Prime Minister, is a god by the name of 'Godsinia',
Marvinville, a former Senator, is a genocidal maniac
Commanding Marvinville to get in the van
Calling Enadia clowns
A shadowy and omnipotent organisation pulling the strings of Thaecian politics, called the Thaestablishment.
Another shadowy and omnipotent organisation assassinating enemies of the Thaecian government, called the ThaeCIA.
The server owner, Andusre, being called Bandusre.
Regularly posing the question: "guise im smerv????"
Josh-level IQ jokes
Stand by for a projection/rejection/injection/banjection
Zoopolis, a person who tried to rig a Thaecian election months ago, being the ultimate decider of all Thaecian elections
and many, many, many more.
We have MEE6 in the server which posts regional memes with custom commands. We take memeing very seriously.
The region regularly holds mock hunger games, hosted by our culture ministry. We also regularly host games of skribbl.io, AtWar, have a Minecraft server, have participated in Paradoxical 2.0, Late Nite and Movie Nights in collaboration with regions like The East Pacific and have an economy bot in discord to play games like poker, blackjack, chicken fights and others on.
Thaecia is a young and great region full of wonderful people and funny jokes. It doesn't care very much if another region or a certain person (no matter how influential) likes it or not, no matter how loudly they rail against it. The region has a very strong sense of pride, independence and sovereignty and will defend its democracy, its community and its members at all cost. Regardless of what you may or may not have heard about the region, I strongly recommend giving it (particularly its discord server) a visit, as many people who come to visit love its relaxed atmosphere and near-constant activity. Thank you for taking the time to read this factbook, and as I mentioned above, if you want clarification on anything, please telegram me.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask pls :)
Post by New ikesandria suppressed by Brototh.
This is a complicated issue, and I'm definitely going to have to look into it further, but here are my initial thoughts:
I. In terms of further advancement of the Thacean military (I hope I said that right), The HoC and the senate should definitely have some say. The exact extent of this say, is up for debate.
II. The Secretary of Defense should still hold Majority Say over the military, but should take into account the opinions of both the HoC and the Senate
III. In terms of aggressive war, in which Thaecia attacks another nation or region, The declaration of war should be approved by a majority vote in both the House of Commons, and the Senate, and then approved by the Prime Minister/President.
IIII. In terms of Defensive war, in which Thaecia is attacked by another nation, The Prime Minister/President should hold the sole responsibility to decide whether or not to return hostilities.
These are just my initial thoughts, and I still need to read up on the basics of Thaecia. But please, feel free to deliberate and ask questions.
Here is my initial opinion on whether the House of Commons and Senate should have oversight into the military, and if so, how much oversight. (Note: I wrote the bottom stuff earlier)
This is a complicated issue, and I'm definitely going to have to look into it further, but here are my initial thoughts:
I. In terms of further advancement of the Thacean military (I hope I said that right), The HoC and the senate should definitely have some say. The exact extent of this say, is up for debate.
II. The Secretary of Defense should still hold Majority Say over the military, but should take into account the opinions of both the HoC and the Senate
III. In terms of aggressive war, in which Thaecia attacks another nation or region, The declaration of war should be approved by a majority vote in both the House of Commons, and the Senate, and then approved by the Prime Minister/President.
IIII. In terms of Defensive war, in which Thaecia is attacked by another nation, The Prime Minister/President should hold the sole responsibility to decide whether or not to return hostilities.
These are just my initial thoughts, and I still need to read up on the basics of Thaecia. But please, feel free to deliberate and ask questions.
Personally, on number 3, I feel that if the person is fine with handling both jobs and is a citizen, they can have both jobs. I will introduce this if I am elected to the HoC.
Sorry, but as of now, I am trying to avoid getting directly involved in the ongoing elections. This is literally my first day, and I am just trying to provide insight to voters.
Hello! I've been looking for a new region ever since my old one got raided, and I think this one is the perfect fit. I've been reading up on your constitution, laws, and archives, and I'll hopefully be a citizen shortly!
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In terms of my IRL biography, I own a bunch of goats (I live on a goat farm), am a dog person, am an IRL lawyer, am a cancer survivor, and my astrological sign is Capricorn. My age is whatever I feel like telling you, since it's the internet, and age is just the number.
That's me in a nutshell, hopefully I'll get to know all of you lovely people soon enough! Like I said, I'm already starting the path to citizenship, and I'm particularly excited to try and take the Bar, since I'm an IRL lawyer. I'm excited to be involved in your community! My schedule is a little hectic, so I can occasionally go long periods without logging in, but I try very hard to not CTE.
Pap sculgief, Brototh, The Islamic Country of Honour, Sevae, and 1 otherThe Ambis
day 3 of forgetting i have this puppet
Important Announcement From The Office of The Prime Minister
I have decided to appoint Primo order to be the Overseer of the ThaeciaU, the institute tasked with handling the education and partly the information sector of the region. I greatly admire Primo’s work ethics and he has also played a proactive part in informing and educating his fellow Thaecians about the region and its system. I believe ThaeciaU can play a key role in our plan to integrate residents into our region easily and I wish him the very best of luck in his new position.
With that, I would also like to shed some light on the structure of the ThaeciaU.
So, the three Ministries: Home Affairs, Law, and Cultural Affairs will be partly responsible for the sections that are under their jurisdiction and are to be taught by the Education Ministry.
For example, the Home Affairs Ministry will be responsible for the Recruitment Course that comes under ThaeciaU. This will reduce the pressure on the ThaeciaU and will also ease its effort to find volunteers for the course.
The Home Affairs Ministry will be responsible for the courses relating to the Recruitment. It will teach the course undertakers the different types of recruitments existing, and in-depth what-to-do in the Manual Recruitment.
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs will be responsible for the History course of ThaeciaU and other culture related stuff that comes with the course.
The Ministry of Legal Affairs will be responsible for the legal courses of the ThaeciaU, which’ll include a simplified summary of our most important laws and a rundown into some of the Court procedures.
There will be more under Thaecia, but for the time being, we’ll be focusing on a select few activities and once those are underway, we will ramp up and expand our activities. At the same time, a core team is being built to help keep the dispatches updated!
It’s an honour to have you in this region, Sir! Feel free to ask us any questions you have, and make sure to join our discord server: https://discord.gg/tCseFyXF It’s where most of our activities are, but if you don’t want to, it’s completely fine! We also have the House of Commons Elections in a few days, make sure to keep an eye on them!
Hi New ikesandria welcome to Thaecia!
To make the most out of your time in Thaecia, you should join the World Assembly and endorse our President Brototh. If you need more information on how to join the WA or you want to apply for a position in the executive or even run for a seat in Congress, check out this Information Factbook. If you have time, feel free to read through the Education Ministry where you can learn things like history of Thaecia. You can also read through the Law Registry for an overview of our laws and government. You should also consider joining our Regional Discord Server: https://discord.gg/RYgzby8
But most importantly, have fun! Get chatting to your fellow Thaecians on the Regional Message Board (RMB) or Discord to get to know a few of us. You'll feel right at home in no time!
If you have any questions or concerns you'd like us to help you with, don't hesitate to telegram me Nova anglicum. Also, check out our Roleplay, if you have any questions about roleplay, please telegram Islonia.
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