02-05-2013, 05:01 AM
The International Democratic Union (abbreviated IDU) is a democratic and peaceful region, historically active in United Nations and later World Assembly politics. The region is currently host to several UN/WA resolution writers. The IDU is governed by its fundamental values along with an election charter. Delegate elections are held every three months. The current delegate is Bears Armed Mission.
Geographically, the region is located on a large, diverse landmass, occupying a planet from around 20?N to around 55?N, although due to the effects of fractal reality interference on normal reality the lines of latitude and longitude don't necessarily end up being straight in practice. The IDU also has numerous endemic species of flora and fauna, most of which thrive in the stunning environments across the majority of the region.
The region has a reputation for being more liberal than others, despite not endorsing this ideology officially. This is possibly due to the oft-correlation between beliefs in high social freedom, high political freedom, and, to a lesser extent, low economic freedom.
History
The International Democratic Union was founded on July 25, 2004 after a series of raids against The North Pacific. The raiders managed to take the delegacy and mass-ejected many of the region's most prominent members and even some completely random members. At the time of the IDU's founding, the North Pacific banlist contained approximately 150 nations. The vast majority of these were nations who wanted nothing more than a peaceful region where democracy ruled and people were free to play the game without fear of the random banishments that were unique to the feeders.
By the spring of 2005, the size of the IDU had settled to about 17 nations. Over the next several months, it climbed slowly but steadily and plateaued at about 70 member nations for quite a while. A slow decline to a low of 20-something nations was followed by a gradual revival to around 40 nations, and then by a recruiting programme (from the Summer of 2011 onwards) that has brought the region to its current strength of around 90-105 nations.
In honour of the founding of the IDU, many member nations have declared the anniversary of the region's founding a public holiday, Democracy Day.
Fundamental values
The International Democratic Union is governed primarily by its fundamental values and then by its short formal election charter for its top two officials.
The IDU stands for democracy.
No delegate will ban without a regional vote. No delegate will cast his WA vote without a regional vote. No interregional alliances will be forged without a regional vote. The WA Delegate's vote breaks a tie.
The IDU stands for a powerful WA.
Recruitment campaigns will be run in the Pacifics. WA non-members are welcomed but encouraged to join the WA. WA members are strongly encouraged to endorse the elected delegate. WA members are encouraged to draft and assist with proposals, as well as to participate in discussions in either or both of our WA forums. The Delegate is encouraged to read the current proposals and approve those deemed worthy of WA attention. With each proposal that reaches quorum, a regional vote will be taken and if the necessary quorum (of three nations in addition to the Delegate) is reached then the Delegate will vote in accordance with the will of the people.
The IDU stands for balance between individual freedom and national sovereignty.
Nothing aside from compliance with the IDU Constitution will be required of any individual nation. Our team of WA writers will strive as much as possible to keep our proposals from infringing upon national sovereignty. However, most nations in our region value the individual freedom of a nation's citizen higher than national or international rules. As long as no harm is done, people should be free to develop themselves as free, happy and productive citizens in their society.
The IDU stands for regional stability and security.
Constructive rather than destructive competition will be the norm. This will insure that whoever holds the Delegacy, they will have the maximum possible number of endorsements, strengthening us against outside attack. There will be no appeals process for known raiders, they will be regarded as enemies of the state.
The IDU stands for community.
Through this forum and through our internal and external diplomatic relations, we will establish a strong, influential, and vibrant NS community. We will show no hostility to diversity, but rather welcome it with open arms.
The IDU stands for secular government.
We support as a basic human right the right to worship without inference from the state, and also the right to govern without interference from the church.
This is where the canidates sign up, voice their oponions about new WA resolutions, and talk about new and creative ways to run the IDU.
United South Dominion will be a canidate again. :coffee:
Geographically, the region is located on a large, diverse landmass, occupying a planet from around 20?N to around 55?N, although due to the effects of fractal reality interference on normal reality the lines of latitude and longitude don't necessarily end up being straight in practice. The IDU also has numerous endemic species of flora and fauna, most of which thrive in the stunning environments across the majority of the region.
The region has a reputation for being more liberal than others, despite not endorsing this ideology officially. This is possibly due to the oft-correlation between beliefs in high social freedom, high political freedom, and, to a lesser extent, low economic freedom.
History
The International Democratic Union was founded on July 25, 2004 after a series of raids against The North Pacific. The raiders managed to take the delegacy and mass-ejected many of the region's most prominent members and even some completely random members. At the time of the IDU's founding, the North Pacific banlist contained approximately 150 nations. The vast majority of these were nations who wanted nothing more than a peaceful region where democracy ruled and people were free to play the game without fear of the random banishments that were unique to the feeders.
By the spring of 2005, the size of the IDU had settled to about 17 nations. Over the next several months, it climbed slowly but steadily and plateaued at about 70 member nations for quite a while. A slow decline to a low of 20-something nations was followed by a gradual revival to around 40 nations, and then by a recruiting programme (from the Summer of 2011 onwards) that has brought the region to its current strength of around 90-105 nations.
In honour of the founding of the IDU, many member nations have declared the anniversary of the region's founding a public holiday, Democracy Day.
Fundamental values
The International Democratic Union is governed primarily by its fundamental values and then by its short formal election charter for its top two officials.
The IDU stands for democracy.
No delegate will ban without a regional vote. No delegate will cast his WA vote without a regional vote. No interregional alliances will be forged without a regional vote. The WA Delegate's vote breaks a tie.
The IDU stands for a powerful WA.
Recruitment campaigns will be run in the Pacifics. WA non-members are welcomed but encouraged to join the WA. WA members are strongly encouraged to endorse the elected delegate. WA members are encouraged to draft and assist with proposals, as well as to participate in discussions in either or both of our WA forums. The Delegate is encouraged to read the current proposals and approve those deemed worthy of WA attention. With each proposal that reaches quorum, a regional vote will be taken and if the necessary quorum (of three nations in addition to the Delegate) is reached then the Delegate will vote in accordance with the will of the people.
The IDU stands for balance between individual freedom and national sovereignty.
Nothing aside from compliance with the IDU Constitution will be required of any individual nation. Our team of WA writers will strive as much as possible to keep our proposals from infringing upon national sovereignty. However, most nations in our region value the individual freedom of a nation's citizen higher than national or international rules. As long as no harm is done, people should be free to develop themselves as free, happy and productive citizens in their society.
The IDU stands for regional stability and security.
Constructive rather than destructive competition will be the norm. This will insure that whoever holds the Delegacy, they will have the maximum possible number of endorsements, strengthening us against outside attack. There will be no appeals process for known raiders, they will be regarded as enemies of the state.
The IDU stands for community.
Through this forum and through our internal and external diplomatic relations, we will establish a strong, influential, and vibrant NS community. We will show no hostility to diversity, but rather welcome it with open arms.
The IDU stands for secular government.
We support as a basic human right the right to worship without inference from the state, and also the right to govern without interference from the church.
This is where the canidates sign up, voice their oponions about new WA resolutions, and talk about new and creative ways to run the IDU.
United South Dominion will be a canidate again. :coffee:
