School Project

[Abstrakt]

I am currently researching for my latest school project: My own form of Government. I am going to produce a Constitution, Paper, 10-point system, poster, symbol/logo, and maybe something else. Does anyone have any suggestions, or feedback, or anything to that extent that could help me?

[RedStarOverChina]

assuming that ur government is democratic, u should have 3 branches of government: legislative(for passing bills), judiciary, and executive(el presidente)

in the constitution, u have to clearfiy that this is the framework upon which future laws will be based...then u state that the personal freedom, human rights, freedom of speech, blah blah blah is protected by this constitution.

for ur policies, assuming that ur government is taht of a socialist republic, ur government spending should be concentrated on education, health care, and possibly welfare(I dont think u need to be reminded of that..but what the heck)


by the way, I like ur signature. I stole it from u and i hope u dont mind. We communists dont respect copy rights anywayz :D

[Abstrakt]

Haha. No worries, it was a good trade. "Reach one, teach one". Thanks a lot.

[Zingu]

Make it a Council Communist system! Decentralized workers' councils ruling autonoumsly, delegates are sent to the 'Supreme Soviet' to discuss national and economic matters.

Use some cool Hammer and Sickle upon the Red star for the logo with the "Workers of the World Unite" as the slogan.

The constitution would have to guarentee economic control by the proletariat, bill of rights including right of democracy in the workplace, seperation of church of state (or abolition of the church). The outlawing of private property. Also explaining the power and autonomy of the Workers' Soviets/Councils and their powers in the Supreme Soviet and how delegates are elected.

The 10 ten point system you could probably get some ideas from the Communist Manifesto.

[Abstrakt]

Thanks a lot. I'd have to agree on the Ten Point System. I'd probably look at the Panther's Ten Point System also.

Should I have democratic voting?

[NovelGentry]

What you SHOULD do is make a government that is practicably applicable to the US. That is, model the constitution after theirs but wipe out all the things that have been dismantled in the patriot act, the supplmental war spending bill, etc. Design the voting system so that corporations play the largest role and point out that vote of the chosen representatives are bought. Talk about how redistricting makes it virtually impossible for any rotation of representative. Make it a one party system that runs two candidates, one to appeal to the people who like inaction and charisma, and another for the folks who dance with rattlesnakes and think war is peace. Basically make one giant charicature of the US, and see how many people recognize it for what it is. That's my vote.

[More Fire for the People]

I would read several Constitutions.
My favourites:
American: http://www.constitution.org/cons/constitu.htm
Soviet: http://www.constitution.org/cons/ussr77.txt
French: http://www.oefre.unibe.ch/law/icl/fr00000_.html
Swiss: http://www.oefre.unibe.ch/law/icl/sz00000_.html

[enigma2517]

Nice I agree with NovelGentry. First you gotta point whats wrong before you make an solutions. One of the many reasons why I think people aren't attracted to leftism is the old saying "If its not broke, don't fix it". Enlighten them as to why its broken. If you get a bite then bait them along ;). Its like something Redstar once said about talking to people about leftism. Don't try to condense everything into a 15 second sound byte. Keep them asking questions and give them answers.

[kurt]

yes, never come out of the gates ranting and raving about the ruling class and how evil capitalism is. The best is to build up your case, make them more receptive to more radical views. When you're talking to people you know it's best to build up a case over a few weeks time rather than preaching instantly.