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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 5 2011, 11:35 PM (576 Views) | |
| HIM Emperor Emeritus Durk II | Feb 5 2011, 11:35 PM Post #1 |
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One thing that I would like to discuss with the Senate is the process of annexing colonies. How much independence should they have, if any at all? Should we rule them with an iron fist, or should they be eligible for Senatorial membership? I have a few thoughts on this, which I will share shortly. |
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| Trasillia | Feb 5 2011, 11:52 PM Post #2 |
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Majesty, Colonies should remain under the laws and guidance of the legion lest they become riotist and uproar occurs. certain freedoms yes but they need to know who governs them |
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| Ascienia | Feb 6 2011, 12:21 AM Post #3 |
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Dear majesty, I believe this resolution is not yet required. In my personal opinion, however, they should be assimilated. |
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| Trasillia | Feb 6 2011, 12:26 AM Post #4 |
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Senator im not sure what you meant lol |
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| HIM Emperor Emeritus Durk II | Feb 6 2011, 12:27 AM Post #5 |
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Simply Irresistible
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Yes I was thinking about treating our colonies as pure extensions of the IL. I.e., subject to our laws and regulations as well as entitled to the privileges and rights of the nations of the IL including Senatorial membership. |
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| His Lordship Yonghuoyan | Feb 6 2011, 03:36 AM Post #6 |
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At the same time, we must limit their overall Senatorial count, to prevent having a significant minority of Senators not loyal to the Emperor or the Legion. |
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| HIM Emperor Emeritus Durk II | Feb 6 2011, 03:45 AM Post #7 |
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Simply Irresistible
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Excellent point. Perhaps we should require a loyalty oath from them. |
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| Raxion | Feb 13 2011, 01:39 PM Post #8 |
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I think you should kick the people who don't agree with our laws. |
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| Rt. Hon. Rinamir Mortem | Feb 13 2011, 02:46 PM Post #9 |
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Maybe set up a Colony Council or something else to that effect unless the colony wishes to become a solid part of the Legion. They will have no power in terms of creating legislation but are able to debate their opinion. Colonies shouldn't be given too much power that we may kick ourselves when they organise themselves into a group that may damage the smooth runnings of the Legion. Of course, dangerous members could be expelled. We must find a balance and I feel that an intermediary body may help by giving them a sense of purpose as well as something to aspire to. |
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| HIM Emperor Emeritus Durk II | Feb 13 2011, 07:11 PM Post #10 |
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Simply Irresistible
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A colony council is a great idea and one I hadn't thought of. |
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| Sov | Feb 13 2011, 09:12 PM Post #11 |
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Colonies are represented best as a double-edged blade. To whichever flag flies over them(obviously ours in this case), they can prove to be the most resourceful asset at our disposal, while at the same time remaining our most vulnerable. If I may be so humble to suggest, As I've observed in Free Kosovo, The Emperor chooses the immediate presiding figure of authority to hold Delegacy/Foundership within a Colony. Their duty alongside the occupying Legionary forces are to make the first 72 hours(often the amount of time it take's to make or break a firm grasp in a region, pending 'fenda interference) progress seamlessly. After a decided amount of time passes, without incident from residents, I believe it can be agreed they can earn their own chosen representatives, perhaps to even serve in TIL's Senate? A Legion's strength lies in the organization, and trust they share with everyone surrounding them. While I do not discredit the use of an iron-fist in asserting rule, to not eventually try and treat them as relatives(not quite equals as if they were, they wouldn't have been annexed as a colony, hup) will always result in resentment in some shape or form. Overall, I find all points, opinions, and suggestions listed by fellow Senators and figures in this thread true, and worth consideration, particularly the Colony Council idea. |
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| Kaiser Freidrick XIII | Mar 1 2011, 12:32 PM Post #12 |
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Setting up a Council for the colony would be a good idea. The colony would feel that they have a say in their land and steadily become more loyal to the IL. It would also make it harder for dissenters and those with rebellious intentions to cause trouble when the people have basic rights and are not mistreated. |
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| Rt. Hon. Rinamir Mortem | Mar 1 2011, 05:01 PM Post #13 |
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Indeed, good point |
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| Lopez151 | Mar 1 2011, 09:14 PM Post #14 |
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Why dont we set up a council as suggested but anything they want to do with government should be brought to the counci that then reviews it, then brings it to the floor of the senate? I personally disagree with letting them into the senate...Why should they have any voice in the government that controls them?! |
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| Sov | Mar 1 2011, 10:08 PM Post #15 |
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Go look at Zoo School, for your answer Lopez. Imperialism is one thing, Not giving them any voice, is going to cause events like that to happen. By The Emperor's words, The Imperial Legion aims to take and maintain colonies. Now they are under the assumption that they already do not have a voice, and will be pulling as many natives out of the region as they can. This completely defeats the purpose of having colonies, and a council at all to dictate anything about them. |
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