The Democtatic Movement of Apolytonia

[Panzer32]

Unite, all democarats; 'tis the time for action.

I am starting a democratic movement now that we will be able to research it soon. Members can sign up here.

To all supporters: Support the researching of democracy for our next technology - we need to step into a new phase of government soon.

Member list:
-Panzer32
-jdjdjd
-Shiber
-ThePlagueRat
-civman2000
-Aro
-Nimitz

[Arnelos]

Ah, a 'Radical Party'

[roleplay]

I think I'll play the part of a Gladstone or a Disraeli rather than a fully committed radical on this issue I will support an expansion of the franchise once further research has been conducted on the feasibility of doing so while maintaining the social order and the property rights of citizens.

For, as penned by the wise Mr. Benjamin Franklin (RL in 1759):

"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!"

So, provided that the radicals supporting democracy will respect the republican system of passing any extentions of the franchise through the senate and that various rights established by our constitution are maintained, I can support such a movement.

[/roleplay]

Yes, definately go for democracy... no brainer, especially if we're thinking of a diplomatic or space race victory. Once we get police stations, even continuing limited wars becomes a distinct possibility when needed.

[jdjdjd]

Yes, count me in

[joncnunn]

I'll porbably vote the same way the DMA does, but won't be joining this single issue group.

My exact preference is switch to Democracy the turn it's adviable unless we are having the Golden Age or are at war at the time, in which case delay until both the GA and war ends.

I'm also in favor of researching Democracy as soon as we discover Printing Press.

I'm going to want to see a table of various science percentages - turns to reserch - and amount of surplus (deficit) to decide optimal percentage going into researching it though.

[Shiber]

Sign me up!

[Randolph]

We could use the increased work rate to clear jungle and build railroads. I definitely think that we should go for democracy... I don't know how much this can be backed up with role playing...

[mrmitchell]

I guess I agree with joncnunn-get demo soon as advisable, but I will not join this group. (You do realize there probably will only be the UAD as always and an Apoly Communist Front after the DMA's goal is realized?) All thanks go to Arnelos for inspiring a pile full of revolutionary threads. (ARF his own, ADF, UAD, DMA, probably a communist one soon, I dunno) Nice spelling, pal.

[ThePlagueRat]

Democracy is one hundred infected rats trying to dance on a small table, with a sick cat lurking underneath.

Sign me up!

[Panzer32]

Ok, I updated the member list. We now have 4 members. Hmmm...

I am only counting the people who definately said they are in.

DMA

I never said this movement could be reduced to a mere acronym!!!

Democracy is one hundred infected rats trying to dance on a small table, with a sick cat lurking underneath.

Yes, lets support our movement with obscure metaphors.

"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!"

I call not the lamb

Ah, a 'Radical Party'

You forgot underground and subversive.

I'll porbably vote the same way the DMA does

Yes!!!!

but won't be joining this single issue group

No!!!!


To all members: beware of a leader with lame sense of humour.

[Panzer32]

*Bump*

To clarify the stand of the Democratic Movement of Apolytonia:

We want to reasearch democracy next, and to start a revolution (1 turn - we're religious!!) to become a democracy. (If we are in the middle of a war or something, then don't switch - that would be pointless with the war weariness - switch after the war, at the first time possible).

[civman2000]

count me in!

[Panzer32]

Updated list

[Panzer32]

Please confirm: We are researching democracy now, right?

[joncnunn]

Yes, there's currently a debate on how fast to research it though.

[Aro]

I'm in.