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A hypothetical scenario.

Pretend for a moment that you have been elected/selected as ruler of the entire planet.

Complete control over the worlds political, military, industrial, and economic policies is in now in your hands, and you have the popular support to back any action you choose to carry out.

What issue or project would you work on first?

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For myself, to summarize...

...take all current military budgets. Resdistribute to the following areas.

40% - Education
60% - Global space program

I'd eliminate income taxes and instead place taxes solely on products. That'd be the first order of business...

...Next would be writing a brand-new bill of inalienable rights. That would've come first, but restructuring a tax system would be a lot faster, so why not put it on top?

It's all right here my friend: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=480718

I am Conservative on Economics but Liberal on Social issues, you do the math.

I am Conservative on Economics but Liberal on Social issues, you do the math.

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I'd arrange to steal the Golden Gate Bridge. :)

I'd arrange to steal the Golden Gate Bridge. :)

But, since you rule the world, how the hell could you manage to steal it?

Unless you happen to be Adam West, I seriously don't believe you're quite that insane...

But, since you rule the world, how the hell could you manage to steal it?

Unless you happen to be Adam West, I seriously don't believe you're quite that insane...

Even a world-ruler wouldn't want to be seen as over-reaching or selfish! I'd want to be adored by the public, not chastized for my bridge-ownership. Hence the larceny. ;)

Number one priority would of course be a vast liberalization of the world's social structures and the depersonification of corporations.

Secondary priority would be given to education followed closely by research into alternative fuels, teraforming and medicine.

Most power would be delegated to panels of experts from across the political spectrum.

Y' know, world unity would save a LOT, LOT, LOT, LOT of money!!

Multi-story ice-palace in the desert.

Desert to be selected in womble-esque blindfolded spin of the globe.

Y' know, world unity would save a LOT, LOT, LOT, LOT of money!!

That probably is the case. :)

Y' know, world unity would save a LOT, LOT, LOT, LOT of money!!
That's one of the primary reasons I advocate it.

I am Conservative on Economics but Liberal on Social issues, you do the math.

I like you. :)

I think I would spend my time designing a new flag, one that projected my awesome power yet also managed to show a little humanity, perhaps an eagle clutching a daffodil or something, lots of gold.

I'd then need an official name - I prefer Grand Duke to King or Emperor.

I then have coins, stamps and more to focus on.

Actual world problems are way down the list.

I like you. :)

Awww shucks! hehehehe :p

the jobs would be given to the people by my government and salaries would be the same for all people!
all major companies would pay the most taxes!
all crimes would be punishable by death!!!
:mp5:

the jobs would be given to the people by my government and salaries would be the same for all people!
all major companies would pay the most taxes!
all crimes would be punishable by death!!!
:mp5:
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the jobs would be given to the people by my government and salaries would be the same for all people!
all major companies would pay the most taxes!
all crimes would be punishable by death!!!
:mp5:

and then I'll assassinate you, take over your position and return the world economy into the black.

First of all, I'll laugh maniacally.

Then I'll begin the restructuring of the societies of the world into a worldwide meritocratic system with advancement by evaluation. On lower levels, things would be managed by small councils of intellectually able people, elected from the above levels according to ability rather than popularity contests.

As soon as feasible, part of the decision-making (in particular the micro-managing) would be transferred to computer systems designed for such, and computer systems would serve as advisors for governing people on all levels.

All restrictions on scientific research worldwide would be lifted - as long as it didn't cause the suffering of unwilling people. Research in any area important for the advancement of society and technological progress would be supported by the government, and as society world-wide transformed into a mad-scientist technocracy, people would increasingly continue to shift their work from the physical to the mental.

Reproduction would be put under government control in order to limit overpopulation and improve human nature though genetic engineering. Concerning the latter, most importantly, in order to limit the extent of groupthinking, the sociability of the average person would be turned down a notch. Or two; obsessive-compulsive socialising and culture-conforming does not make for intelligent behavior. And the lack of any wider cultures needlessly molding people into very specific patterns of behavior and thinking would allow for much greater individual diversity.

Genetic disposition towards faith would also be eliminated (after faith-related movements had been extinguished), and the intellects of future generations strengthened - as well as their bodies adapted to last longer, stay healthier, be better able and to better handle a lifestyle of largely low physical activity. Any (voluntarily applied) enhancement of existing individuals that would assist their productivity would be state-sponsored.



And in time...

MWAhahhaHAhHAhAHHAHAhAHHAHAHAHAAA!!!1

Increasing Western birthrates, and decreasing everyone elses.

Hmm... decisions, decisions... Probably one of these:

* Redistribute the tax system so the rich pay more and the poor pay less.
* Make religions face the same taxes and such as Honest Joe's Used Hubcaps.
* Increase healthcare spending.
* Legalize torture, but only for appropriate crimes (such as sending email spam and telemarketing).

A hypothetical scenario.

Pretend for a moment that you have been elected/selected as ruler of the entire planet.


:drool:

1.Eliminate taxes on consumer products, progressive income taxation only.
2.Equalisation of prices and wages throughout the world.
3.Stop burning fossile fuels, going for thermal solar, wind, and nuclear (fission + research on fusion) as prime sources, with hydro and biogas as support.
4.Fighting desertification (huge aqueducts pumping desalinisated water into the major arid areas, like the steppe of central Asia and the sub-Saharian savannas).
5.Build a pervasive worldwide network of railroads, including a tunnel under the Bering strait.
6.Cutting military budgets, funding research and education.
7.Heavy taxation on stock market, favour cooperation economy.
8.Permanently inhabitated bases on the Moon, Mars and Europa.
9.Putting religions out of politics and science, putting the law out of the bedroom.
10.Fighting corruption.
11.Banning death penalty.

In an effort to reduce crime I'd reduce the population to 1. Everyone on the planet who is not me will be evicted.

In an effort to reduce crime I'd reduce the population to 1. Everyone on the planet who is not me will be evicted.

So...lunar penal colony, then? :p

first insure that everyone has the civil right to leave wherever they are and provide the teeth to make all nations and subdivisions within nations comply with it. that is the best and perhapse very nearly only thing, any planetary government can do. just about everything else, the more localy and diversely it is done, the better. with primarily just that one exception of course.

that and actualy preventing genocide, in any defacto or dejure form.

and representing it's world in galactic or broader consultative forums. (i.e. intra and inter galactic "united nations")

and yes, limiting the right of ALL soverign nations to arm, WITHOUT making exception for the world's most powerful.

but i really think the most important and best thing a world government could do would be to protect the right of everyone to emmigrate and immigrate as they damd well see fit. any unarmed civilian that is. military opperations would of course have to be closely supervised and ideally curtailed entirely.

now there are certain tecnological developments i would favor and favor the incentives for, over others.

the bottom line in all cases is environmental harmony and compatability.

and that would at the very least involve banning the use of combustion in any form other then for heating and cooking.

the combination of all noncombustive, non-fuel-consuming, tecnologies to generate energy and propell transportation is to be favored. as is the preservation of habitat diversity.

economic and other idiological issues would be remanded to the village and neighborhood level. not even states or nations would be able to impose them uniformly or arbitrarily.

and it should go without saying that belief belongs to the individual and the individual alone.

regeonal governments are delegated the responsibility of keeping infrastructure environmentaly compatable on a bioregeon by bioregeon basis.

national soverignties as we currently know them would of course become as openly and overtly superficial as defacto international corporatocracy has already made them. but if people what to keep them out of whatever fantasies they might have about flags and loyalties, well to each one's own as well.

the important thing is returning control of their lives to the personal or at least local level for everyone. and by local i mean village and neighborhood and rural area, not "nations" as we maintain the pretentions of today.

people, individualy, all people, are at the top. village, rural and neighborhood councils SERVE THEM. bioregeonal councils SERVE the villages, rural areas and neighborhoods, providing infrastructure or at least insuring its environmental viability. (with incidently or not so incidentaly, indiginous cultures playing a key, major roll in this)

and finally, the ultimate slave and servent, world government insuring the rights of all to leave wherever they happen to be, for any reason they so choose, and go, anywhere they wish to attempt to live.

=^^=
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I would move all the world's momuments, under the cover of darkness, onto my front lawn. Then I would retire and open a theme park with 90$ admission.

Blow the entire wealth of the world on a massive and elaborate coronation ceremony.

So...lunar penal colony, then? :p

Exactly.

Exactly.

Didn't work out too well for Earth, as I recall.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Moon_is_a_Harsh_Mistress

:p

Didn't work out too well for Earth, as I recall.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Moon_is_a_Harsh_Mistress

:p

He didn't try to imprison everybody on earth except me.

ok...

First i'd get rid of all non-democratic governments (not mine though) and install selected viceroys to train/usher in more representative governments over 5 to 10 years.

I'd keep keep all current border controls that are in place for hte moment. I don't want to flood the richer countries with untold numbers of economic immigrants. Except for trade. Countries can freely trade with one another, as long as the products do not break any higiene/safety laws amongst the nations.

i'd take the current world military budget, and cut spending down to around 20% of current level. of that, 10% will go towards a rapid reaction military force and 10% to improving policing operations. The other 80% will go towards helping fund infrastructure projects.

over a 10 year period i would introduce laws on a nation by nation basis to help usher in more freedoms for the disadvantaged. Example: where gay marriage is illegal, in a 10 year period it would be legal. Where being gay or in a gay relationship is currently illegal that will be made legal and in a further 10 year marriage.
The same logic applies for equality amongst the sexes/races/religions.

Each nation would elect a representative for the international government. This group would be able to propose laws that would require a majority vote to pass. I would have the ability to veto.

Over a 20/30 year period, laws across the world would be standardised and border controls would slowly be removed so that free movement of people is possible.

all citizens would be entitled to free Healthcare, schooling and other basics.

in poorer parts of the worlds there would be a strenghening a land ownership laws to help protect the famer and allow him to invest in his land without fear from local government, there would also be a lowering of 'red-tape' to motivate local entrepeneurs and big business to invest.

Strict gun control. People are allowed hunting licences and can purchase certain rifles. No pistols or semi-automatics or beyond weapons allowed.

All space angecies will share current tech. They will be unified under the United Earth Space Force!!!. Private business will be allowed to participate and they should help to push. Invest large amounts of cash into developing space elevator. When possible feasible, 2 will be built along the equator. one in africa the other south america. Next step mining asteriods and solar energy. Bit sci-fi i know:) If feasible this would remove the need for earth based reactors and the or mining.

Removal of death penalty. err.... can't think of anything else right now.

Oh year, over the next 10/20 years i would slowly fase out local currencies for an international currency.
And introduce an international language. choices voted on by my gov. then it can go to referendum. This language will not replace existing languages, but will become the internaitonal language and taught in all schools as a second language.

Implementation of global ethics. And a use the 'Parliament of the World’s Religions' to create a dialogue amongsts faith.

thats it for now

I'd abolish the distinction between urban ground and green areas.

Every building would have a mandatory minimum of plantlife, and benefits would be offered to those who go above it.

You can't just do the same things everywhere. Different countries have different climates, resources, cultures, economies and so on. The ideal solution in one country may not fit other countries so well. So I'd focus on global issues only.

Conflicts. If the population in an area votes for independance from their country they get it. If the populations in 2 countries votes for merging they get it. Then make everyone disarm all liberation fronts, invasion armies etc.
Environment. Ask the scientists what the maximal sustainable strain on the environment is on various areas such as fishing and greenhouse gasses. Split that (and no more) up between countries in proportion to their population. Let them do whatever with their share, be it give or sell to their local industries or even to industries in other countries.
International Trade. Equalize all currencies so the average salery in each country becomes the same, then let trade free and eventually immigration too. Now the poor countries can't steal jobs from the rich anymore since their average salery is not unfairly low anymore. And after it sinks in that you won't get several times higher salery just for moving the flood of immigrants will decline so it doesn't need to be restricted. Rich countries will whine about not getting dirt cheap imports anymore but at least they get a fair chance to keep their jobs.

Conflicts. If the population in an area votes for independance from their country they get it. If the populations in 2 countries votes for merging they get it. Then make everyone disarm all liberation fronts, invasion armies etc.


Define area.

If I decide that my patch of land on which I live alone wants to secede, am I allowed?

I'd designate people to run the planet for me so that I could take a break...:rolleyes:

Is 'popular support' just in the region or for the whole world? If the people of the country or region will support it, I don't see the point in slowly introducing reforms to repressive nations or what have you. Just whack them all in at once, and if some don't like it, I rule the world and have 30 million troops I can send in.