The Western IslesBoard

Esterazdravo wrote:

I’m the pope here ;-;

There is only one Pope, in Rome.

I couldn't really think of a solarian word today so I just took a dunter one instead

The libertarian republics of yeet wrote:

Do have to be on the world assembly to be on the map or is it optional?

It's required to be on the WA to be on the map

TRGW, means 'The Real Great Welcome', is a new abbreviation created by me, because in the recent days, nations are constantly knocking the door to enter The Western Isles. New nations include many, and in the current page which I'm viewing now, The Rodaves, East mooreland, Lamella, Freedlandia, Elania, Krapathia etc.

G'day

Laeden wrote:

Jeriga, The Rodaves, Veldhaven, I'm currently drafting the dispatch on the MSDL and I have some cool ideas for the organization. Before I write them down, however, I want to know if you guys are okay with (or if you have reservations against) the following:

- Allowing MSDL's agencies to participate in the approval of government budgets, suggest social policies for your local governments, conduct surveys and have access to national data on socially relevant topics, conduct exams to assess the improvements on educational policies, collaborate with the local authorities in the training of police officers and in the establishment of nation-wide public security projects, inspect your prisional facilities, assist your local health authorities with the approval or prohibition of new medicine and experimental medical treatments, coordinate national and international search and rescue operations, oversee the policies directed to minorities such as the elderly, the disabled, women, children and ethnic groups, help implement plans to promote culture and science, and participate in the protection of areas of environmental and historical relevance.

- Allowing a Court of the MSDL to receive appeals against decisions made by your own courts. The MSDL Court would analyze cases (exclusively related to grave violations of human rights) and, at the end, it'd make its own decisions that, despite not having binding effect, should be taken as strong recommendations for the local government or Judiciary. The MSDL's precedents should also be regarded as important and should be taken seriously by local Courts.

- The MSDL Court would also have a specific division specialized in settling commercial and economic disputes between the member nations.

- The Court, finally, would have the power of imposing hefty fines on nations that are found guilty of commiting severe violations to human rights.

That's basically all I have in mind by now but I think this gives a good idea of what I'm trying to do with the MSDL. If this is acceptable to y'all, I'll include it in the dispatch.

I will respond to each of the things in order:

-I don't have a problem with MSDL agencies having access to government budgets and other Departments but as observers not direct influence. They could advise and comment, but not directly influence budgets. I feel like the government should do that, as it's turning over a bit too much agency. Although, I have no problem with them working with the Departments to inspect hospitals, prisons or social programs. As long as it's in an advisory or observer capacity. Again, they would work in tandem with the relevant Departments. They could also conduct surveries and see how minority groups are treated.

-I don't mind the courts, as long as they serve in a supranational capacity similar to the EU courts and only deal with human rights allegiations. They could work outside of the regular Velder Court System, but have a system of appeals if someone thought their case should be heard. I also like that their rulings are non-binding but strongly advised. I am not sure how these rulings would be taken by the rest of the Velder courts, as only the Supreme Court can set precedent for the lower courts and that is set consitutionally.

-I'm fine with them serving fines however, as a way to excerise their rulings. I can think of some situations where these would be served against either the Velder Government or other Velder organisations. Historically, we have some dark patches.

Overall, I really like the idea. I like the intregration and social policy focus, it gives EU vibes with it's possible scale and I don't think we've had somethign quite similar to that. I don't mean to scale down your idea, I just think that alot of our nations value their national sovereignity. Especially, as a player I don't like the idea of cedeing the agency of a lot of the actions my nation could do. However, I also need to balance with the co-operation we like to foster in TWI. I think a few tweaks, pointed out by me and Jeriga would make this work. I am open to your ideas as well, as you did come up with this.

Elania wrote:

Hi,Im The Kingdom Of Elania. I decided to join The western Isles is because i was curious.Im from Brunei and i love reading manhwa/ga/hua, and im trying to make a nation with a monarchial system 😄

Brunei?! That’s amazing. You must be the first we’ve had from your country

1. I got invited by one of your members.
2. I originate from Lemkovyna (present day Poland) but I currently live in Slovakia. I’m interested in Politics, History, Reading and Chameleons.
3. I’m trying to make an Authoritarian Craphole, where no one has rights while everyone is forced to hail the leader.

Elania wrote:

Hi,Im The Kingdom Of Elania. I decided to join The western Isles is because i was curious.Im from Brunei and i love reading manhwa/ga/hua, and im trying to make a nation with a monarchial system 😄

Nice to see another manhwa reader :) welcome to the Isles

Cheezit's are the ultimate currency

Nhoor wrote:

So many unfamiliar flags and names on the RMB! We've had recruitment waves before but this lot seems very eager to share, which is nice. Welcome everybody!

Yeah, TRGW has took off and is on full-speed!

It's really sad. Mentalmanathil ceased to exist, who has endorsed me!!!