NationStates Jolt Archive

It has not been too many years since the nation of Xanthal was transformed from a dictatorship to a nation where governmental power rested with a Senate and Council. Now, however, the people of Xanthal are considering the benefits of returning to the less bureaucratic days of the dictators. Soon a decision will be made by the Xanthalian people whether to reinstate the position of Dictator to their government and do away with (or minimize) the Senate and Council. Arguments on both sides are strong.

"The Senate provides diverse representation, something not available in a dictatorship. It's important that citizens of various races, backgrounds, and origins are represented and have a vote in the Xanthalian government. A little bureaucracy is an acceptable price to pay for such a valuable thing as full representation."
-Nick Renolds, Xanthalian Senate.

"The Senate and Council are wonderful institutions, no one denies that; but Xanthal has remained a power in our galaxy over the years because of our ability to respond quickly to the ever-changing conditions around us. A dictator would speed decisions and provide the strong and competent central leadership that has defined our nation for millenia. You argue that they provide biased representation, but you must remember that Xanthalian dictators are elected by the people and can be removed by the people. If a dictator goes astray of the path Xanthal wishes to follow, they can be replaced."
-Sara Fuller, Xanthalian Council.

Yes, return to the darkside, my friend. :twisted:

Bump for commentary, questions, and heated accusations of being evil incarnate.

What happened to the poll?

The Oppressed People's of the US of America encourage you to become a dictatorship once more!

Yes, thou are the evil incarnate, and the USA too.

Presgreif: It died when I edited the first post for spelling errors.

The US of America: Everyone loves a yes-man.

Russu: Ouch.

That's strange. Have you tried putting it back up?

No. I really don't care all that much.

Ya, I got ya.

We hope for the people of Xanthal the dictatorship (if chosen) will be benevolent.

Bureau Foreign Affairs.

Mega Tau: For the sake of the dictator, it had better be. If he's pushy he'll be ousted and prosecuted in Xanthalian court.

There's nothing like a good old-fashioned dictatorship to get the blood pumping. After all, the playthings can't be trusted to think for themselves, can they? So just do it, and squash anyone who stands in the way like the worthless cockroach they are.


The Head Mean Guy

"Don't Bother Us... We're Mean"

I appluad your endeavor to return to the ways of efficiency. As a dictator myself, I fully support this. However, you must be prepared to take upon yourself the full responsibility of your people. Indeed they do say that absolute power corrupts, and it is exactly this pitfall you must avoid. You cannot allow your power to guide you down the path to destruction, disarray, and disunity. You must remember that you yourself, while the final word in all aspects of the nation, are no different, and no better than the people you govern. Your people must always be on the forefront of your mind, and you must do what is best for them, not what lines your pockets fastest. I encourage you to join the ranks of the pure dictators. People such as myself strive for unity within our nation. Everyone is equal, discrimination is non exsitent, crime unheard of, and civil rights guarded closely; tied to the future of the nation. Remember: If you lose sight of what is truly important, you will eventually see your nation crumble aorund you.

Yours,
Masestro Proteus
Progenitor and Caretaker of the Commonwealth of the Pure Existence