| Farengeto: A Vote for Change |
![[Image: PM%20Campaign%20Logo.png]](https://usercontent.irccloud-cdn.com/file/Phrrq128/PM%20Campaign%20Logo.png) Hello TSP, here we are again. Much of my platform is not a new one. Many of my major points are from my previous campaigns, yet despite everything that has happened since they remain painfully relevant today. This is not a platform assembled to pander to ongoing political crises for my own benefit. My campaign is built on issues I have raised and campaigned on since our first Prime Minister election, which two years later continue to be unresolved. EXPERIENCE It's been two years since I last held political office in TSP, and I am eager to get involved again. However I am no newcomer in TSP politics having served in Cabinet in three different positions, as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Regional Affairs, and Chair of the Assembly. I have also served multiple terms as Justice, am a member of the Legislator Committee, and am a long-time member of the Council on Regional Security. I have gained experience in nearly all areas of TSP, which has given me valuable knowledge and skills for Prime Minister. COMMUNICATION The core pillar of my platform is Communication. We've seen time and time again how this can lead to problems, and it continues to be the primary issue I intend to address as Prime Minister. These issues come in a variety of forms: from the problems between ministers, to communication with the region, and everything in between. First I aim to address the divided organization of Cabinet, and resolve the issue of independent ministers that has caused problems for several terms. We've had a lack of Cabinet cohesion for a while now, bringing with it disorganization at best and open conflict between ministers at worst. The first of these plans is setting up regular cabinet meetings throughout the term during which we will establish agendas, get updates, and ensure the entire Cabinet is aware of what the others are doing. The first of these meetings would ideally be done within the first week of the term, depending on availability. I also hope to improve Cabinet communications with the region as a whole. Even when I was working with the Cabinet in recent terms, what it was doing seemed to be largely a mystery. I intend to establish proper question periods for Cabinet. It is important that these periods are easily accessible to all TSPers, regardless of timing and chat usage, and are properly archived for future access. We will probably have to explore several different options during the term to see what works, so I'll avoid too many specifics for now. Additionally, through better organization and regional communication I also hope to provide better advance notice of upcoming regional happenings. More often than not regional or foreign developments would be announced out of nowhere, something that these plans should minimize. LEADERSHIP While I may have experience in most fields, I am by no means an expert on the ministries. For normal policy matters I will be deferring to the expertise of the respective ministers. However it is important that the Prime Minister remains actively involved, acting as a leader that ensures a positive image of our region and our democracy. In recent terms some members of our government have shown concerning behaviour in NS. They have engaged in hostile and undiplomatic behaviour in public venues such as NSGP that reflect poorly on our region. While it may give short term satisfaction to those posting, it negatively impacts our region's image to everyone and must stop. Additionally I intend to take a stand against regional toxicity. For years it has been a serious issue, and for years little has been done about it. Disagreement is not a bad thing nor is it inherently toxic, but far too often our region takes things too far with hostile and personal attacks. Often we deny the problem even exists, which only leads to later problems. Even when it is acknowledged we often try to hide it from public view rather that fix it, something which feeds further conflicts rather than preventing them. It is not a simple change to prevent this, as often these are cultural problems, but I hope to start properly address this old problem of TSP as Prime Minister. A POLICY FOR TSP While I will largely leave specific policies to the relevant ministers, I feel it is important to have an agenda for Cabinet. As part of this I have several overarching goals for the term. For foreign policy, I believe in a non-aligned policy that serves the interests of TSP. Too often diplomacy in NS has been defined by the narrow ideological axis of R/D. These ideologies and the conflicts they bring do not serve the interests of TSP, and often only serve to bring strife to our region. Our policy should be based not on ideology but on the needs and values of TSP, free from any rigid alignment. The interests of TSP should be dictated by our values, not the opinions of those in NSGP. Domestically, we must recognize and reunite the many parts of TSP. TSP is made up of many components: the in-game region, the forums, Discord. However lately our regional off-site government has increasingly become almost entirely focused on Discord alone, to the detriment of other parts. Our region is big and diverse, and we must respect the differences and play to the strengths of each component to improve the whole. Perhaps the largest of this is with gameside. Coordination and events between gameside and the off-site government has become rather limited lately, with the two governing almost entirely independently. Under my leadership I would push to close this gap, better coordinating with the Local Council and also pushing for greater gameside elements to our regional affairs. A VOTE FOR CHANGE The problems we face today are not new ones. They are old problems that continue to be unresolved. For years I have campaigned on fixing these issues. If I elected I promise to promote real change for TSP. So please vote Farengeto for Prime Minister, and I will show you how Far we can get.
Responding to a question on Discord:
Beepee Wrote:Ok Potential PM. (Sorry it's late and I'm no longer lucid) Compared to Glen I'd say I offer a much more well-rounded experience in all areas of TSP, while Glen's background is largely FA. I also bring less "political baggage" to the position. Glen's history and defenderist stance have given him a bit of a reputation in many circles, which has lead to problems in the past, while I have a more neutral reputation and non-aligned agenda. As for gameside, a lot of the matter there is less about moving institutions, and more about just getting it involved with the government again. A lot of this doesn't have to be anything formal or large scale. A big part of bringing them together just simple things like keeping the Caninet in contact with the Local Council, tying into my campaign of greater communication. This is especially important for MoRA, to aid in the planning and organizational of events and activities. I also want to see a return of some of the large gameside events from years past, we had some big events like the Ejection Contest and a large Mafia game that I would love to see tried again.
What is your opinion on your opponent proposing to serve as both PM and Associate Justice?
(06-07-2018, 12:20 PM)Awe Wrote: What is your opinion on your opponent proposing to serve as both PM and Associate Justice? It's a complicated matter that I'm not sure I can take a firm stance either way on without thinking it over a bit more. The CoI problems are of course very obvious, and for a position as political as the Prime Minister is there's bit of a CoI to some extent on every case. On the other hand though, I can speak firsthand to the troubles of appointing new Judicial members and the rather limited pool of qualified options available. I spent a whole term trying to make changes to the pool with no success, and from my knowledge it hasn't been much better since. I'm not without my own potential CoIs though, given my position on the Legislator Committee. If elected I intend to follow the precedent of Roavin and resign from the LegComm. I would say that in general it is better to err on the side of caution on matters of possible CoIs, regardless of what they may be or their technical legality.
(06-08-2018, 12:31 PM)Farengeto Wrote: I'm not without my own potential CoIs though, given my position on the Legislator Committee. If elected I intend to follow the precedent of Roavin and resign from the LegComm. I would say that in general it is better to err on the side of caution on matters of possible CoIs, regardless of what they may be or their technical legality. For the record, I don't see an issue with serving both LegComm and Cabinet. The reason I resigned is simply because a Cabinet I was part of appointed me. ![[Image: XXPV74Y.png?1]](https://i.imgur.com/XXPV74Y.png?1)
(06-08-2018, 03:32 PM)Roavin Wrote:(06-08-2018, 12:31 PM)Farengeto Wrote: I'm not without my own potential CoIs though, given my position on the Legislator Committee. If elected I intend to follow the precedent of Roavin and resign from the LegComm. I would say that in general it is better to err on the side of caution on matters of possible CoIs, regardless of what they may be or their technical legality. True, i mostly meant it towards the general reluctance expressed by yourself and others about serving in both at once on a permanent basis rather than your specific resignation. I generally agree with those concerns, so it is only appropriate that I step down.
What is your view on the IJCC? What do you think TSP should do or not do in response?
What would you do if a Minister in your Cabinet is not cooperative? The Prime Minister must be someone capable of understanding the issues in RA, MA, and FA. Can you briefly explain why you have the requisite background and/or knowledge to understand any issues in each of these ministries? What is toxicity? What kind of things in the day-to-day of TSP would you consider toxic? How is it something that the Prime Minister can address?
HI FARENGETO! WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS RELATING TO THE JOINT GOOD OF GAME-SIDE, FORUM AND DISCORD COMMUNITIES?
(06-09-2018, 03:25 AM)The Solar System Scope Wrote: HI FARENGETO! WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS RELATING TO THE JOINT GOOD OF GAME-SIDE, FORUM AND DISCORD COMMUNITIES? Please stop posting questions in all caps. It's annoying and unnecessary. Former Delegate of the South Pacific
Posts outside High Court venues should be taken as those of any other legislator. I do not participate in the regional server, but I am happy to talk through instant messaging or on the forum. Legal Resources: THE MATT-DUCK Law Archive | Mavenu Diplomatic Archive | Rules of the High Court | Case Submission System | Online Rulings Consultation System
Sorry. ;-;
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