NationStates Jolt Archive

I've just ascended the throne of Twainstream. I am aware that no nation can do everything well, and have also concluded that most decisions I make tend to have extreme consequences. Even so, I would like to contintue to make choices on issues rather than dismiss them.

I have decided to focus on economic balance. My goal for Twainstream is ensure basic needs for anyone willing to work without damaging the environment too much or punishing the capitalists who drive the economy. So far my country is described as 'barren and inhospitable' and the highest income earners have a 100% tax rate.:headbang:

I would welcome advice on how to accomplish economic balance without dismissing issues. Well balanced civil rights and political freedoms would be nice, but these are secondary issues because I'll feel pretty good if I can balance the economic side of things.

Ideally I would love to find a region that focusses on balancing it's member nations' economies.

Just in case anyone is unclear what I mean by balanced, let me say two things it is not: everyone has the same amount of money (super-socialism), the gap between poor and rich is appalling (uber-capitalism). :gundge:

Twainstream believes in moderate economic inequality reflecting the variety of skill and interest in resource management matters among its population; therefore we are looking for like-minded nations to cooperate with.

One thing i'd recommend is that you reconsider your position on dismissing issues. Otherwise how will you keep your government's budget in check? How will you set priorities if you feel that government has to be involved in every issue?

Perhaps give some thought to what your constitution establishes as the role of government. If you value human rights, which ones does your government recognize? If economic human rights are included then how is that framed to support your economy? Personally, I've yet to see a way to do this and toss capitalism aside...What I do think will work to reform top-down economic models is a re-visioning of capital to include intangible assets and integration of bartering economies. This will allow the small manufacturer, artist, farmer, etc to get more for their goods and encourage better business-customer relationships which I happen to feel is the core of transforming an economy (sustainably).

Not all issues require legislation so just because an issue is dismissed at that level doesn't mean that it can't be addressed in some other way.

For example, Several major city streets were clogged with bicycles this morning, as the environmental group 'Two Wheels Good, Four Wheels Bad' staged a protest. Several hundred riders ambled through downtown streets, blissfully ignoring the torrent of abuse hurled at them by thousands of motorists running late for work.
The Debate

1. "People are sick of dirty, smelly automobiles," said protest organizer Abraham Gutenberg. "They're choking the city, the environment--our lives! Cars must be banned!"
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2. "The only thing people are sick of is long-haired idiots riding their bicycles at two miles an hour on major thoroughfares," says committed motorist Thomas Hanover. "People shouldn't be able to protest like this. The government needs to crack down on them."
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3. The Automotive Manufacturers Association, meanwhile, has called for government support. "It's clear that we need to boost the level of automobile support in this country. This protest this morning is a clear indication of... um... anyway, we need more government funds."
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The government is preparing to dismiss this issue.

As currently framed this is not an issue for our government to get involved with at the legislative or executive level. However, we will work with community groups to resolve the complaint issue(s). While the government is willing to grow and accept the cost associated with strong community mental health, human rights that include economics, learning in freedom, as well as service based on love and gratitude. BUT there is no interest in creating a system of corporate welfare or artificially supporting industries that need to explore new models and paths to innovation. Instead of handing them money the government with work the organizations to explore the problem from everyone's perspective and reach a consensus as neighbors and friends.

This is a primary example of a problem where the issue is actually not clearly defined and none of actions presented really resolve it.

Hmm, we will definitely consider this. I can see how dismissing an issue really is choosing for something. Thank you for your input.