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I am making that map, by the way.
Red-tailed HAWK
1- RtH! To the Ships’ Logs thread! Hurry!
What is all this Museica stuff and
what on earth does Zemtee mean?! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
3-Zemtee is my nation that I created a long, long time ago. You’re free to join if you like. The Zemtee thread is where to go, and you should be able to find a list of open positions there.
Museica is the country made up of smaller units named after the muses. This thread is where we organize a lot of stuff besides museica though, including Muserland business, which I’m sure you know about.
Red-tailed HAWK
Well, that was odd… i tried t omake that as polite as possible, but whatever. Forgive my apparent rashness.
…
This is always the reaction when we get a brand spankin’ new Museica thread. Everybody’s either wrapped up in events that are completely incomprehensible to outsiders, or scratching their heads and asking for an explanation.
390 on last thread- Lord TMFA, I demand an appeal.
A. I never was aware of this law.
B. The snippage seemed worse than it actually is. I didn’t consider my post profane, and although I can understand the reason of snippage, I think it a mistake but not one worthy of demotion. Thank you for your consideration.
April 2008 Real time Annual Meeting of the protectors
(All the leaders in museworld) Is happening right now!
(8) You need to know the laws!
plus, It’s only for a month, in Musewolrd time, so it’s only about four days.
I do believe I shall offer my support for the mission to explore new lands. I will place at the disposal of the explorers the ship Waveshearer and the jellyboats Scirocco and Cloudberry. All three are well-equipped vessels, and they are under the command of a combined Museican colonial*, Dornavenkian** and Aquatic HPBese*** crew. All I ask in return is that a portion of the lands discovered by the expedition, if they have no sentient inhabitants, be awarded to Hydropastrica.
(Note: if this seems like a shameless land grab, please be aware that the total area of Hydropastrica currently is slightly less than that of Hawaii. We have a burgeoning population and are getting overcrowded. )
*The original colonists from Museica.
**Inhabitants of the Empire of Dornavenk.
***Bunnius Aquaticus. These creatures are somewhat enigmatic, but on the whole seem pleasant and have no ambitions for world domination or bunnification. I’m not sure that they even have the required organs for the bunnification process- several million years of divergent evolution have resulted in a radically different physiology and culture.
9- Would I count as a protector? I’m governor of Hydropastrica.
11- yes! Your also commander of the museican navy and such.
12- Admiral is the correct term, but I suppose I do control what forces aren’t directly under the command of one PM or another. I’m ultimately answerable to the Prime Muser Council, of course.
So, what is the purpose of this meeting?
9- Where, the cafe?
14- I guess.
13- normal business. We need to vote on Agagabagabag’s demotion for four days, for one.
Well, Avinash would say yes… Brietta would say no… Asima would say no… Daitaro is away, but he would say yes… Beavo would say no…
16- yes:5
No:4
Voting ends at 4:00 p.m. saturday,.
I vote no. It certainly merits chastisement, but it’s not serious enough to merit demotion.
Mayest I mentioneth that I am ever so humbly confused?
I vote that it be taken away for one day, tommorow. That will be a busy day, because I have to contact the emperor about the squid.
*Looks back on old thread* Understands what is going on*
It is curious why agagabagabag had to be snipped. I don’t even understand what he was saying and why something that could be snipped would get in there.
I do think it’s wrong to say things that you know are so bad the GAPAs will be forced to snip. It is: A. pointless because you know the GAPAs won’t let it through. And B. wrong because you know it isn’t the right way to express yourself, and it would be mean to others here if the GAPAs did let it through.
But, despite how much agagabagabag has complained about me and “bothered” me, I still don’t feel he should be “demoted.” I don’t think there should be separate levels of honesty or worth here. Either you’re so bad you just can’t work with us, or you are good enough we can help you more easily work with us. Also, having separate levels means somebody could be demoted when there was not reasonable cause to do so. That would be bad. So I’m not voting no to the demotion, I’m voting no to there even being such a thing here.
Red-tailed HAWK
I didn’t moderate agagabagabag’s comment, so I don’t know the story of the snip. But I’d say it’s likely that he snipped himself, i.e., posted the phrase “<i>profanity snipped</i>” for effect, in the same way that people sometimes say “what the bleep.”
In any case, according to the by-laws of the Protectors’ Guild, the only real differences between a Class A and a Class B protector are that Class B Protectors can check out only five books at a time instead of 10 from the Protectors Club library and have to wait until non-peak hours to use the gym.
Robert- OK, that makes things a little more understandable.
I still have two questions I guess: A. What’s up with these protectors and who are they all, and how did they start, and how are they organized? Wait, that’s four already. Anyway, B. I would like to know where these laws are and how they are regulated, etc. I don’t know anything about these protectors, so it must have happened even before I came!
Thank you,
Red-tailed HAWK
24- I think agagabagabag organized them. They’re a society of Musiverse inhabitants dedicated to, well, protection.
22- Yes, but the thing is, I didn’t think it would be snipped. I can’t get the point across without another snip.
23- Sir, I do you doubt my honor? I only did that once to see what would happen, and I shall never do it again because of the reprocussions!
25- In real life, yes. I the Musiverse, no.
24-I’m Going by the fact that this is a semi-utopia land.
The Museworld Consitution is lost. we still need to write on.
25- in real, MuseBlog, Yes, Agagabagabg did create them. in Museworld, there a 7000 year old organization.
Look, the reason I came up with the three levels of protectors is that Agagabagabag came up and made himself powerful without the rest of us doing any thing. I’ve Let Agagabagabag to keep his thing, and still have us have some power.
27- Perhaps, but you guys were the ones who gave me more power than the others. I had intended to be a protecter of government officials like you.
28- huh? can you explain what you said?
You guys gave me power beyond what I intended! I wanted just to be subordinate to you, but I guess you thought the protecters were more powerful than I did.
30- Can you tell me what you wanted it to be?
Why on earth would I do that? I’m perfectly content with the power you gave me.
Hi everyone! I’ve been Long-Absent, as you can probably tell from the name. What’s going on? Do I even want to know? Should I just wander off onto a thread that I’ve actually been following lately?
33- Politics.
Yeah, you should probably wander off onto a thread that you’ve actually been following lately.
O.k,Agagabagabag is not being remanned.
Next order of business?
35-The next order of business should be making sure it is fully understood nobody is above anybody else here, and that nobody will be kicked around. We should have different positions with different responsibilities, but I don’t like how everyone is using their titles inappropriately.
In fact, people have often criticized me for holding too much power over their heads because of my title, when in fact I have no direct power over them! All of this tension that is created when people fight because of titles and the supposed values of them can only be stopped by having it in the records that nobody will ever have any power over another person. There will be different positions simply because different roles need to be filled, but I am almost positive we can all agree we want it to be as clear as possible in the records that all are equal. Problems should be addressed by all for whom the issue pertains. Solutions should be agreed upon.
One thing is for sure in my mind: Everyone should have a say and nobody should have absolute power. Sometimes people think I am claiming all of the power, but I can assure you, and if you read this you will hopefully understand, that I believe strongly in a fair government.
Now how shall we all go about getting this in the records?
Red-tailed HAWK
36- If nobody has power over any other person, haven’t we effectively created anarchy? But I agree that the power needs to be limited.
37- no, what we’ll have is a neat anarchy, but not quite, because we have rulers.
38- What can they rule, if they have no power over other people?
38- What can they rule, if they have no power over other people?
I vote that Museica* should have a Constitutional Convention to straighten this stuff out.
*And Muserland and Zemtee, if their respective leaders so desire.
39-who care? isn’t anarchy “without government”?
!!!
I think so:
“a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority : he must ensure public order in a country threatened with anarchy.
• absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual, regarded as a political ideal.”
We have all of that, we just have no power.
41- You’re saying that Museica ought to be an anarchy? Then why do we have rulers at all?
42- no, I’m just saying we’re not. We do need a rules book.
43- OK. So I take it you’re in favor of the Convention as well?
Excellent.
Let’s just throw out some ideas first. We can draft a formal document later.
How about this:
Each Prime Muser is elected by the people of ens* province. En has the power to regulate trade within the province, establish local government systems, hold elections, and establish public school systems. No MBer can hold more than one position within the same nation.
*En= Gender-neutral pronoun.
A Prime Muser’s decision on an issue affecting only ens own province can be overruled by the judicial system (headed by Chief Justice) if it is judged to be unconstitutional. If en wishes to make a decision that affects the entire nation, en must propose it to the Prime Muser Council. If four other Prime Musers vote yes on it, it will pass.
45- I vote yes!!!
*is confused*
42- Anarchys are underrated.
48- I’m with you on that one.
45- but, um, we don’t have a chief justice. we don’t even have a justice. I went to Feather, Remember?
50- Ah. But we ought to have a judicial system of some sort. The Prime Musers seem to be an executive and legislative branch combined. There need to be some checks and balances to keep them from becoming a corrupt aristocracy.
51- We do need help. I’ve mad a plea on Zemtee.
I saw a plea on Zemetee and I came to help. So now what??? Am I now a Prime Muser?
53- Welcome! We are in need of five Prime Musers. What one:
Kokopelli
Pwt
Bo
AEIOU
Mimi
ooh Definatly Kokopelli!!!!
51 who are you calling corrupt?(no offense sir posoc) its amazing that we are on a new thread (I was only gone a week)the mage school has a set architectural plan but how do I get it on the computer?(do I need a scanner? I don’t have a scanner *looks worried*) sir Blue Beads do you have a title or may I offer a grand title in air. We have every thing open but prime muser and vice prime muser(me) there are also budding possibilities in the new mage school
56- I believe Blue Beads is the Prime Muser of Water, in Muserland. She’s just a little confused, as she hadn’t been here in a while.
Yup, yup. What POSOC said.
OK. offer revoked sorry if any offense was taken (we read most of the chronicles but apparently didn’t catch every thing ) oh well…just wish I had some musers to boss around…oh well *sigh*mage school is progressing lovely and piles of paper work are being scanned for pink ink and being sent to the fmp we just spent a large portion of the nations Treasury on comic books and history books and historic comic books and comic history books etc. is their a good library in air?
What Should We do? It’s dead.
60- We need to raise awareness of the Museica Constitutional Convention, and figure out exactly what our system of government shall henceforth be.
61- how? Also, you and me are the only one who still go here, really.
Oh, I always come. I just don’t understand it.
62- Badrang’s around, but he’s Muserlish.
I’m still here! The prime muser of Urania, at your service.
O.k.! I, Prime Muser of Feather, Here by Convene the Confrere for the Constitution.
What shall we do?
So, we have the PMs of Feather, Urania, and Crraw, as well as the PMs of Air and Water.
First order of business: What will our new system of government be?
First, What was the old one.
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Also, Steping out of the museworld, I think this failed for the same reseons RPW failed.
Did it go thru?
Um, Hi. Two posts just went missing.
What type of government did we have before?
I think this failed for the same reson RPW failed.
70 – Is your “Your Comment is Awaiting Moderation” message not appearing? That’s been happening to me for a while, and I’ve been told that it often happens when you change your name.
Our original government was the Prime Muser Council, one representative from each province, who basically held all the power except that of judging criminals. That was vested in the Chief Justice.
And as for your second point, to solve that problem, I think we should add a clause to the Constitution which states that if a governmental officer is absent for more than two months, a reminder must be posted on the random thread. If the officer does not respond to the reminder, the office is declared open.
All right, here’s my idea, henceforth to be known as the Crubyon Plan of Government. It may require modification and/or elaboration.
There will be three (3) Prime Musers, each representing the domains of 3 Muses: Science (Chad, Aeiou, Urania), Arts (Kokopelli, Crraw, Bo), and Life (Mimi, Feather, Pwt).
The Science Prime Muser shall have power over the space program, the transportation system, and the various industries. The Arts Prime Muser shall have power over the education system, the public library system, the museums, and cultural heritage sites. The Life Prime Muser shall have power over the national park system, the medical system, the police force, and the agricultural sector. Decisons relating to the nation in its entirety, or to the international situation, such as regulating diplomacy and declaring war, must be approved by two of the three. If two Prime Musers concur, they can veto the decision of another Prime Muser, even relating to internal affairs. The veto can only be overridden if a Prime Muser calls a special popular vote, and it falls in ens favor. If a Prime Muser is absent for more than two months, a reminder to en must be posted on the random thread. If en does not respond within a week, the office is declared open, and elections will be held. No entity can hold more than one office.
The Prime Musers are elected by the populace, and any citizen can run for office. To become a citizen of Museica, one must:
Have spent at least one month (30 days) on MuseBlog (two days lurking counts as one day posting, if proof can be produced of the Muser’s lurkage during that time).
Have read at least one (1) thread of Chronicles of Museica and/or two (2) other Musiverse threads.
Have proven full understanding of what Museica is.
I figure that three Prime Muser offices is enough to evenly and fairly distribute the power, but not so many that people can basically just vote themselves into office due to lack of competition. What say you?
74- *reads plan* Sounds good to me. I say yes.
I have introduced a new species in to the Museica. Come see it on post 184 of the ships’ logs thread! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
*Pops in for a moment*
Hi guys!
Although I’m glad PC is trying to reestablish what our government should be, I am not pleased with this plan. I don’t like the idea of having three people in control; this in my mind would give less control to the people. Now, there are more people in power, meaning more likely that you (a person) will be in power, and also, if you aren’t holding a position, you can be almost sure your opinion will be shared by others. I also feel the governments should be separate for the different provinces.
I will also say, how will these three people be chosen? Would I be kicked out after all I’ve done and how long I’ve been here?!?!?! That would be ridiculous.
This plan just seems to undermine the entire point of Museica. One of the main ideas is there is something for every blogger to do, be a PM, a Vice PM, etc… But THREE PEOPLE?!! This destroys too many jobs and hands too much power to the three people. I cannot trust in the three people as their election seems very mysterious. Everyone knows a “popular vote” on the blog means three people on the thread saying *Yeah* so you aren’t getting the actual opinion of the people. Although this plan MIGHT work in a real country, where a vote is possible, I don’t think this plan will work for us without serious changes.
I don’t mean to be mean here, I’m just in a hurry and wanted to give my opinion fast!
Sorry if I sound grumpy or something.
Red-tailed HAWK
74- aye. or is it w00t?
77- There can be sub-categories of prime musers that rule the separate domains of the muses.
77- You already have two countries. Zemtee and ICE. I don’t understand why you need to go into Museica’s buseness!
80- Didn’t RtH have a country in Museica? Chad?
77- I’m actually glad someone has a different opinion than I do, because you can barely call it a constitutional convention if there’s no debate. I’m sure we can eventually come to a compromise, but please consider the following:
First, I think we shouldn’t overlook the fact that many people stay at Museica for a few days and leave, and that there are usually only a few diehards who remain. If we have too many governmental positions, then the likelihood is higher that one of these evanescent Museicans will be elected. I use the term “elected” in the loosest sense. If there are a few dozen high positions, all with equally vital responsibilities, then there is only one candidate for each position (at best) and it doesn’t matter what the citizens think- there’s only one choice. They might as well just step into office and declare themselves Prime Muser. (I don’t deny that this is how I came to power. So did every other PM.)
Second, consider the fate of such a government. Most of the Prime Musers disappear, leaving a few faithful ones who are ill-equipped to handle an emergency. During the Freebooters’ Insurrection, it was just me (Crrawian PM), Dodecahedron (Uranian) and TMFA (Chief Justice). We were helpless to command the troops of the province which was besieged (Chad), and it was only through the efforts of independent privateers like Necromancer and some timely aid from the Piites that we came through. Another time, only TMFA was left, and he had to illegally assume power to keep the thread alive (which caused great controversy).
Third, it wouldn’t have to be just the three. There could be many, many other positions of lesser responsibility that people could occupy- the American government isn’t just led by the President, one Senator, and one Justice. The point of the plan is to make sure that the government could continue to function with only a few Museicans left.
82- Look, We’d still be on five had I not done that. but yes, We Should have more people.
83- I know we’d still be on 5. My point is that you shouldn’t have had to do that.
Sorry, Rt-H, but I have to agree with POSOC.
How will the elections work?
85- I don’t know- RtH made a valid point there.
85- I mean, R–tH. *dumb*
86-
-We need individuals to have more power if we want to make decisions, as there’s so few of us. I’m sure we’ll elect wise and responsible leaders.
-There are plenty of jobs you can get in Museica. You can become a PM of an individual province, or rule a country in Muserland. There are also the positions you can get in Zemtee, plenty of different countries in the flavor continent, and the unclaimed territory in Iknurowlis, Navenk, and Dornavenk. It’s hard not to get a position.
88- I mean he made a valid point about elections being difficult.
Maybe the GAPAs could put up a non-posting thread announcing elections? That way, awareness would spread. And the elections could be spread over a reasonable period of time- say, a week- so that the greatest possible number of Museican citizens would have a chance to see the notice, come on here, and vote.
89- First, we need to find out who wants to run for what position.
Do you think I would make a good Science Prime Muser? Maybe?
VOTE FOR THE MAN FOR AEIOU FOR LIFE PRIME MUSER!
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Ballet mock up:
Chose ONE of each:
Science Prime muser:
(1) Red-tailed HAWK
(2)ICBF!
Arts:
(1) POSOC
Life:
(1) The Man For Aeiou
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89- but it’s not ananamous voting.
91- Hm…the only time we’ll have to make a choice is when voting for the Science PM, isn’t it? We should wait and see if anyone else wants to run.
92- It’s a mock up.
Greetings all honourable leaders!
I’ve always been intimidated by Museica and the surrounding provinces (At least I think all of the other countries are outside. Maybe they’re within Museica?), because they’re so big (I can’t read all of the threads), and so disputed (Where or to whom should I go for guidance). I’ve also occasionally seen bits of action inside Museica, Zemtee, and other lands, and have been intrigued. POSOC’s genius advertising brought me here, and I’m excited. This seems to be a coherent attempt at self-rule, a noble process in which I would like to be included. Can I be added to the ballot for a position as an Art leader? I don’t expect to win, but I believe competition is needed for health in a government. I can provide all documents required to show that I am an active muser, but I am not as solid on the full understanding of Museica bit. I have read the last thread though, so I think that’s probably enough of a start.
94- POSOC and Myself are the most rebutible people on history of museica and such. Agagabagabag is not, Rt-H is slightly, and I really don’t know what level Icbf is at.
Run!
94- Glad to see you here! I’ll try to come up with an explanation.
Museica is a nation made up of nine smaller regions or provinces, each named after one of the Muses and being characterized by a particular flavor. It was until recently governed by nine Prime Musers, but due to problems with that system, we’re having a constitutional convention to work out a new system. Please run for office.
95- Ag may take matters into his own hands rather more than is necessary at times, but I don’t think you should extend your disagreement with him to opining about his reliability. I’ve found him a reasonably good source, especially for ancient history. As for RtH, he’s more of an expert on Zemtee than on Museica, but one should not underestimate him.
I’d like to remind everyone, before we get down to the elections, that we still have a long way to go before this constitution is finished. And even then, we’ll need to have it ratified by a majority of the still-active Prime Musers before it can go into effect.
Here’s what we’ve got so far. Executive power is vested in the Prime Muser Council, but that still leaves legislative and judicial power open. I think legislative power should be vested in a House of Commons, where every Museican citizen has a say in what the laws should be.
94- Yes, run! The more, the merrier.
I like the House of Commons, would laws be simply offered up and then voted on? That sounds plausible. The Judicial branch will be much harder though, I predict. I’ve got some ideas phrased as questions for discussion.
Can elected officials propose laws?
Is the constitution a living document?
Are there past governmental issues that need to be looked, so they can be prevented?
Do we need an official document soon, or even at all? I think it would be nice, but more participation from Musers in a while could really shape things up better then just us.
I think more offices could engage people, like if nine chairs for each of the provinces were held by MBers who only had to check in once a month. It would ensure nine more participants, who wouldn’t have to be diehards.
Has anyone looked into modern countries governments for ideas?
Should advertising be posted to draw MBers in, once we have a proposal?
How about the judicial branch? I suggest a panel of six judges who hear any and all cases. (Impractical in any real country, but in a place with such a small actual population, I think we can make it work.) In the event of a tie vote, it goes to the Prime Musers. The High Court has the power to impeach Prime Musers and to veto Commons legislation on grounds of being unconstitutional.
98- Prime Musers can probably propose laws, but cannot vote on them.
The Constitution will have to be a living document to accomodate the fact that a virtual country is certain to evolve. We should include a clause which provides for amendment.
The disappearance of people from critical positions is a major issue we should try to avoid.
We ought to have an official document, as there have been many arguments in the past that could have been resolved with a constitution.
The nine chairs are a good idea- governors, no?
I’ve drawn on the United States Constitution mainly, with necessary modifications.
Advertising? I think we should cross that bridge when we come to it.
Who will be impartial judges though? Such a small population leads to everybody knowing everybody else very well, which will spill over into the rest of the blog. We want to solve, not worsen conflict. I think the six judges would be ideal in a larger population, but too small here. Popular consensus for punishment based upon previously made laws outlining standards is my best idea. The interpreter of the constitution position is very important though, needing a deciding body. Could the governors do that? I’ll look into other countries’ constitutions for alternative ideas.
Oh, and I will be running- for the Art PMship.
A sidenote: Is there an accepted map of the lands? Poking around found several conflicting versions.
I’d say RtH’s map (post #269 on the last thread) is the most accurate so far, though Red-Tailed HAWK land and HPB land should be a little smaller and the empire of Zemtee is shaped differently. Zemtee owns the Burnt Crust wasteland and the lands formerly captured by the TAM (Triple Alliance of Misery), which you can see on PC’s map (post #126 on the last thread) and another map by RtH (on the top of the last thread). *unties tongue* Someone ought to make another master map, by the way.
I like the ideas everyone is having!
On the whole I agree w/the 3 PM plan.
However, I would consider this hirearchy:
Prime Muser: 3 of them. They propose and vote on laws on a majority basis.
Chief Justice: 3 of them. They uphold the laws and dole out the punishments.
Vice Prime Musers: 3 of them, one to help each Prime Muser. If a PM is not there, the VPM receives the temporary power to vote.
County Prime Musers: 9 of them. They make laws for each County.
Justices: 3 of them. They are VPMs for the Chief Justices.
Generals: 3 of them, 2 for the land armies and an Admiral for the sea armies.
Constitutional Advisors: 3 of them. They make decisions about changing the Constitution, once it is written.
We also hold elections on a separate thread, open for a week.
Every MBer may vote once, filling out a full ballot.
103- The problem is that there’s so few musers in museica, hardly any of these positions are going to be filled up.
103-I think we want a checks and balances system so everyone is equal. On the highest level are the 3 PMers, 3 Chief Justices, and a general assembly of citizens who propose laws (House of Commons). I think each governor should be able to decide upon a lower justice system for easy cases, as long as it doesn’t violate the constitution.
~Could we have one head of the House of Commons to organize proposals for laws? That would chop the total number of high officials needed down to 7, with any number of additional citizens, and 9 governers. There are about 7 of us posting right now, would everybody present assume the responsibility of a high post? 9 others could just walk into posts as they come along.
~I think the military should be separate for now. Would sailors on ships’ logs help with that? I don’t know if there are any internal threats needing an army.
Yeah, Agagabagabag and Co. ((Agagabagabag, I can’t remember the name for the chief protector, so do get mad at me!)) Are the army.
106- I think Ag’s boss is Daitaro Ryonsuke, or some such.
I like Vendie’s idea. 3 Prime Musers who have supreme executive power, 3 Chief Justices who interpret the Constitution, and a general House of Commons which has judicial power (although the Justices are ultimately the highest court and can overrule the House’s adjucation) and legislative power, with a Head of the Commons who makes sure that the House is organized. That’s seven positions, and it can function temporarily if there are only a few people left. Then there are nine smaller positions, those of the Governing Musers of each province. That makes sixteen open positions, but the government can function even if it’s down to three.
107- Right. So…when will the elections begin?
108- After we’ve written the Constitution.
We, The People of Museica, in order to preserve the thread and be a beacon in the museworld, Here by ordain and adstablish this constitution…
110- Nice preamble. I suggest the modification: “…and remain a beacon of creativity and imagination in the Museworld… ”
I think I’ll keep a running draft of the Constitution on Google Docs. Back in a minute…
OK, done that. Hang on…
Right. Article One should deal with the system of government and the various powers which the government has. My suggestion:
Article I.
Section 1. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a House of Commons, which shall consist of all citizens of Museica, excepting those who hold other public office.
Section 2. Any sentient being who has posted on at least one thread relating to Museica, read at least one thread of the Chronicles of Museica, and who has been in residence upon the Blog for at least thirty days, shall be considered a citizen of Museica, and thus eligible to sit in the House of Commons.
Section 3. The House of Commons, once established, shall select from among its members a Head of the Commons, who shall have the responsibility of overseeing the voting carried out by the House. No citizen may serve as the Head for a duration longer than six months.
Section 4. Any member of the House of Commons may propose a new legislation at any point in time. If the proposal receives a second, it shall be put to the full House. The duration of the voting time shall not exceed a week. At the end of the week, the Head of the Commons shall count the votes and act according to the general consensus. If the ayes/w00ts exceed the nays/mehs, the bill shall be made law: if vice versa, the bill shall be removed from consideration.
Section 5. The House of Commons shall hear any and all citizens’ grievances. If a plaintiff or defendant is unsatisfied with the verdict, en has the right to appeal to the Chief Justices. The House of Commons has the power to bring charges against any elected official, be it Prime Muser, Governing Muser, Chief Justice or Head of Commons. In the case of the Justice, a temporary Justice shall be elected by the House to try the defendant in case of an appeal to the Justices. In the case of the Head of Commons, a temporary Head shall be elected to preside over the case.
Bear in mind that this is a very rough outline, and I expect to modify it radically. Suggestions?
111- remember 1 real year= 12 museworld years. six months is less then a real month.
All these measurements are in real time.
111- It looks good to me.
113- thank you.
and note that real time is still not MA and H&H time. MA days can last months.
114- In response to your name, you’re welcome to run for one of the positions.
I really like this plan!
3 PMs, 3 Justices, 1 HofHofC!
However, I would suggest 1 change.
Have there be an Secondary HofHofC, as the House of Commons is hard to control!
111- Great!
Can the elections start now? *impatient grasshopper*
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118- I think that the constitution should be read by every citizen before they vote, maybe a sort of finished draft to be posted on the top of voting thread? If the GAPAs would be ever so kind.
117- That’s a good idea, maybe if HoC leader is absent, a helper is in reserve? Not necessary, but helpful.
It looks great! So here’s my plan for a loose framework:
Preamble = Establish what this is, and why it’s important to a MBer.
Article.1 = Legislature
Article.2 = Executive
Article.3 = Judicial
Article.4 = Provinces, exploration = Relation of this document to other areas. (MB Academy, RRR, Ships’ Logs could make use of this, for law, ect.)
Article.5 Citizenship = Rights, freedoms, responsibility.
Article.6 Laws of Special Importance = MB specific codes, like minimum pie throwing in a meeting place. (Should all laws that aren’t obvious be placed here?)
Amendments = Because this is a living document. (I don’t know what could go here right now.)
Signatures = Founding approval. (Open to addition after this goes live, or closed just to the actual writers?)
NOTE THAT I WILL NOT BE ON UNTIL LATE SUNDAY.
Please do not do anything super importent.
Signatures: Open to all!
I like that idea!
OK, I’ll modify the document to include a Deputy Head of Commons.
I’ve added this sentence to Article I, section 3: “The House shall also select from among its members a Deputy Head of the Commons, who shall serve to aid the Head in ens responsibilities.”
Now let’s start working out Article II. Executive branch and Prime Musers.
123- Sounds good. I’m not sure how official my writing is, but here’s what I’ve got.
Article II.
»Section 1. The executive branch of The Nation of Museica resides in three supreme elected officials, known hereafter as Prime Musers, abbreviated to PMs. PMs must visit Museica threads at minimum once every two weeks, else they will be declared absent and the Head of the House of Commons may cast a ballot in their place.Prime Musers cannot serve for a duration of longer than six months, and are elected directly by the citizens of Museica. The voting may not last more then two weeks, and should be limited to one unless less then ten votes have been cast.
»Section 2. These PMs are elected by popular vote, and must meet the following criterion:
•A sentient being of high moral standard who has pledged en’s interest in the prosperity of Museica (A2§3)
•Been established as a citizen of Museica (see A1§2)
•Read and understood the entirety of the Constitution of Museica
»Section 3. PMs must take the following pledge upon election: “I do swear at this time to uphold the standards set forth in this constitution and its preamble, to work to strengthen the Nation of Museica and advance its standing within the cosmos of MuseBlog.”
»Section 4. Prime Musers are elected to carry out duties concerning the laws and lands of Museica, most notably forming agencies intended to enforce rule or decree set forth by the House of Commons. Prime Musers hold emergency power in times of chaos.
»Section 5. Prime Musers may hold votes among themselves to veto legislature, the vote must be unanimous, which will then be reviewed by judges for constitutionality, and re-voted upon in the HoC. Laws vetoed will then pass only with a two thirds majority in the HoC.
I think that citizenship should not include the reading of one Museica thread, because they’re almost 400 comments long. Maybe only a short to moderate history and the constitution should be required reading. Population needs to rise. That could also be helped along by telling everybody on the MB that if they feel they inhabit the blog they live in a bit of Museica.
That helpful bit of post 96 should be included in the voting thread when this is unveiled, to explain motives to newcomers.
Very good. I’ll edit the citizenship requirements in the Doc.
Section 6. Executive power over the transportation system, the space program, and the various industries shall be vested in the Science Prime Muser.
Section 7. Executive power over the museum system, the public library system, education, and the arts shall be vested in the Arts Prime Muser.
Section 8. Executive power over the medical system, the national park system, agriculture, the police force, and the social services shall be vested in the Life Prime Muser.
Section 9. Decisions relating to the domains of more than one Prime Muser, or relating to the international situation, must be voted on by the entire Council. A two-thirds majority (2 ayes/w00ts) is required to put the decision into action. The dissenting PM has the power to call a special vote of the House of Commons upon the decision. If the House vetoes it, it will not be put into action.
Article III….
I think education is of utmost importance, being the sum of muses, and should be split between all three PMs. We should talk to those delinquents over at MB Academy and see what they think.
I’d rather not write Article 3 myself because I’m not clear on the judicial system, but I’ll write the end of the preamble, and the beginnings of the 4th article. It seems the Judicial branch is actually run by the HoC, for smaller cases. Is that right?
126- I don’t know, the school system might become a little unwieldly if the administration of different parts were to be given over to different people.
And yes, the House handles all cases except a high appeal, which goes to the panel of Justices.
127- True. Let’s leave it to the Arts.
Preamble
We, The People of Museica, in order to preserve the thread and remain a beacon of creativity and imagination in the Museworld, hereby ordain and establish this constitution to serve as a legal system for governance and guidance. We have embarked upon this endeavor to showcase the might of Muse and all its lands, a safe-haven for the hardworking, creative, and curious individual.
•The laws and procedure set forth in this document were built to act as solid ground for the oft tossed residents of the World of Muse, and are not binding unless accepted as so.
•As a government functions for the people, one cannot function without the people. Unity in action will bring prosperity.
•If these doctrine set out are insufficient or counter productive to the Free Republics of Muse, they shall be re-worked by the people, with common consent. The Power is the People.
Here’s a mockup for an attention grabbing poster for the random thread, to draw interest.
Hey You! Yes, you! The smart looking one sitting over there with the computer.
Do you have nation building experience? Constitution writing skills? Want to be a powerful Chief Justice or a mighty HoHoC when you grow up? Even know what HoHoC stands for?
If you do, awesome! If not, we still welcome all of your ideas and comments over at the Museican Constitutional Convention! It’s the writing of a government for Museica, but more widely for the all of the known MUSEIVERSE! A spectacle not seen in these parts since the Rebuilding after the Great Pie War of ’06.
In the past, governments have been sketchy, short lived, and dictatorial. The new leaders of Museica believe that our nation is the spirit of MB. If you have ever sailed on a ship’s voyage or sat in a small tearoom near a grand academical academy, this is nation is your nation. We ask you not for hours of painful editing and detailed policy debate, but for an awareness in the current events and elections that you,the voter, control.
Thank you fellow compatriots.
May you cast your ballots wisely.
I like it. Will edit The Doc accordingly.
102-I’m making a map, don’t worry…
Please don’t do anything important until at least later this afternoon or tonight. I know I haven’t been on much at all lately, but I do feel like I’m being kicked out of something I’ve been a part of for a long time. I think a lot of people will, if I understand what’s happening. Many jobs are being destroyed.
I also don’t quite get why all of this is happening. I am sort of hoping somebody who has been on the thread while this has been happening would give me a summary.
Alright, I’ll be back when I can. For now, please don’t do anything important.
Red-tailed HAWK
Ok, let’s recap. here and figure out the grand plan. I’m new, so I’m sorry If it feels like I’m stealing jobs, but I see what looks like a crumbling country and a chance to save it, so I’m going in full throttle. I see that there has been a Constitution and a Government in the past, and it was well written, but I don’t think that handing out positions was enough to get people involved in the thread. My plan is to take a two pronged approach:
1. The Crubyon Project
Write a full Constitution. The constitution should govern Museica, and apply in some way to all other adventures in the same ‘museiverse”, pulling in bloggers from RPGs and the such. This has been completed about ½ way, and should be finished by May 4th. (Edits are ongoing) Once the document is written, edited once, and formated to look pretty, I hope the Constitution will get it’s own thread. This would enable us to both share what it is in a small story, and ask MBers to participate in government.
2. Operation Mistral
Passerbys who wander onto the threads often go “What is this?” before leaving just as suddenly. Mistral is an two step advertising campaign designed to
→Pull MBers onto the Museica thread. Ads are below. They link here right now, but would hopefully link to a new voting thread.
→Inform them what they’re looking at once they get there. The constitution should be easy to read and understand, but we also need a small story, basically saying “Museica is a small country ruled by and inhabited by us, the MBers. This is a set of rules to help the country run smoothly. You should be interested if you sail on a ship exploring for HPB, go to school in a castle in “Iceland”, or visit Oasis (the H&H).” I will also explain the words in those ads there.
(AD1)
‼ATTENTION All MuseBloggers‼
Do you know what the words FUNTUNFUNEFU-DENKYEMFUNEFU mean? Or why NEA OPE SE OBEDI HENE would need to know them? Over at the the Museican Constitutional Convention, several editors have been working hard to fulfill those words, but they need your help to make their efforts reality.
As a citizen of The Blog, and the Republic of Museica, you can now vote in elections being held for 7 high positions, and there are several others you could occupy without being voted in, as a Governor of a Province. We strongly encourage you to head over to Museican Constitutional Convention, even if it’s just to figure out what those words mean.
Thank you, fellow compatriots.
May your votes be heartfelt and may your pies fly straight.
(AD 2 is in post 128)
Great Job!
RtH- For one thing, people aren’t being “kicked out” of the government. In fact, we’re admitting more people. That’s what the House of Commons is for. Every single Museican citizen has legislative and judicial power. I don’t see how that’s a bad thing.
Second, the reason we’re doing this is because our previous government was unable to function in many circumstances, especially when people sign up for PMships and then vanish, leaving the Council inoperable. We’re making sure that it will be able to work even if almost everybody leaves, but that it will also continue to be ruled by the people.
Third, this isn’t by any means a fait accompli. If you don’t like the Constitution, you don’t need to ratify it. It’s possible that it won’t be passed, and we’ll stick with the old system. Or you could contribute your own ideas to the new system and make it more acceptable.
also, you are running for science PM, and you are head of Chad still.
134- He might run for science Prime Muser, but I don’t think he’s announced candidacy.
133/134-OK, wait a minute. I’m confused. So, there will still also be individual PMs? So I’ll still be PM of Chad and IBCF will still be PM of Urania, etc…? If I’m understanding you right, then I am a little more accepting of this plan. I thought all of the PM jobs were being reduced to three positions. If, when there are enough people, there will be heads of the individual provinces, then that is fine. So, again, if I’m understanding this right, the three “highest” PM positions are to make sure the government works when there are very few people here, and there will still be individual province PMs when there are enough people. Not that the three highest people will go away, but there will still be the individual PMs. Correct? That works for me.
And yes, I would like to run for Science PM.
Red-tailed HAWK
136- correct.
136- Precisely right, except that the “provincial” PMs are called Governing Musers instead. They have authority over the internal affairs, imports and exports of their provinces. And if you’re elected to the higher Prime Muser council, you’ll have to give up the GM office- nobody can hold more than one office at a time in the same nation, according to the current Constitution. But if you’re not, you can keep the GM office.
136-PM? Well then, can i be the PM of Bo?
139- I believe that position is unoccupied.
I’d like to run for the Arts Prime Muser.
Ballot so far:
Science Prime Muser: Red-tailed Hawk, IBCF
Arts Prime Muser: Blue Beads, POSOC, Vendaval
Life Prime Muser: TMFA
I think we should call them “Governors” to avoid confusion with “PM”
We also need to decide how this will run after the elections. I’m seeing a RRR. Is that correct?
Vote for Pedro!
Wait, no…
IBCF for Science Prime Muser!
Can I be music or Bo Prime Muser????
145- later. We are trying to do something here.
143- it’s an RPG, really. we make things up and such.
Any one want to run ageist me?
145- You are now the Governor of The Great Land of Bo, if you so choose to accept the position. There is no Music Prime Muser, but that would fall under Arts, I believe. You could be added to the ballot to run for that.
147- I accept the position
I’d like to be added to the ballots (for art)
O.k…. Why am I the only person for life?
149- That is weird… you’d think there’d be more people who want that position.
Science Prime Muser: Red-tailed Hawk, IBCF
Arts Prime Muser: Blue Beads, POSOC, Vendaval, Beatlesrockr
Life Prime Muser: TMFA
148- You’ve met all the requirments to run for a prime muser, right?
I’m announcing a run for HoHoC!
If I’m elected, I will make a bill for Library Forgiveness Day throughout the land!
151- Yes I have been on museblog for over 30 days, I have an understanding of what Museica is, and I have read 1 Chronicles of Museica thread. But I don’t know if I should go for life or arts
ARGH so hard to choose! Hmmm, *babbles* I guess I’ll go for arts instead, because it has more things I’d be better at 
I choose, LIFE.
(sorry about the double post) I meant LIFE has more things I;m better at, not arts. Sorry. Life, not art.
Science Prime Muser: Red-tailed Hawk, IBCF
Arts Prime Muser: Blue Beads, POSOC, Vendaval
Life Prime Muser: TMFA, Beatlesrockr
Head of House of Commons: Bookworm
Justices: ___________, __________, ___________,
yeah!
VOTE TMFA!
(Greeting before constitution on new thread)
Welcome to the Museician Constitutional Convention!
You get to vote soon, but here’s an explanation of what this whole thing is.
•Museica is a nation made up of nine smaller regions or provinces, each named after one of the Muses and being characterized by a particular flavor. It was until recently governed by nine Prime Musers, but due to problems with that system, we’re having a constitutional convention to work out a new system. There are three PM positions open, several Governorships, High Justices, and a Head of the House of Commons.
•Please run for office. If you don’t run for office, join the House of Commons. Propose a law!
If you were drawn here by an ad, FUNTUNFUNEFU-DENKYEMFUNEFU is in a West African language. It means peace in unity, we all share a home (The real explination involves two crocodiles joined at the waist. Look it up). NEA OPE SE OBEDI HENE means one who wants to be a leader. HoHoC stands for Head of the House of Commons.
â–ºVote!
(Constitution)
(Official Fancy Ballot)
Museician Ballot
Voting is open to all Citizens of Museica.
You may cast one ballot per citizen. One candidate may be selected per job. A citizen may only hold one position at a time; if a MBer wins more than one position, the lower position will be forfeited and the position is open for the taking, or another vote (depending upon the job).
Life PM
TMFA, Beatlesrockr
Science PM
Red-tailed Hawk, IBCF
Arts PM
Blue Beads, POSOC, Vendaval
HoHoC
The Bookworm
I’ll fix up the ballot so it’s easier to read & understand.
Don’t start campaigning yet, we still have to write the rest of the constitution! We still need:
Article.3 = Judicial Branch
Article.5 Citizenship = Rights, freedoms, responsibility.
Article.6 Laws of Special Importance = MB specific codes, like minimum pie throwing in a meeting place.
Who’s got what? I’ll write the 4th article. The plan is in #119
I’ve set an arbitrary deadline of May 4th. Can we make it in time?
Do I have to vote? Of course I wouldn’t vote for myself, but… Oh, bother. I hate voting between my friends. *covers eyes*
We’d love for you to vote, but it isn’t mandatory. Vote for the one who’s the most_______. It could be anything really, aged, tall, common, smartest posts. I really don’t care if I don’t get any votes, my name will be on the constitution. I do know how you feel though.
159- We won’t hold your vote against you. If you think one of us is a better leader than the other, it doesn’t make any difference to our friendship.
Here comes Article III:
Article III:
Section I: The Judicial Power of Museica should be vested in one Supreme Court made up of 3 Chief Justices. The Supreme Court may also create seperate temporary courts for specific cases, whose members are Museican citizens. The Justices try all cases.
Section II: All cases are tried in this manner, excepting the cases below, listed in Section III. Each Case has a Defendant, who may defend themselves or use a Lawyer. Each Case also has a Prosecutor, who is a Lawyer. Of the Three Justices, one runs the case, one decides the Verdict, and one doles out the punishments.
Section III: In Cases involving Ambassadors, PMs, and the HoHoC, the Chief Justices must be in charge. Also, in those cases, all three Justices take all three parts.
Section IV: When a Chief Justice is being tried, the 3 PMs take the places of the Chief Justices. Otherwise, Chief Justices are tried as in Section III.
162- Actually, that’s not quite according to what we’ve decided. Most cases are handled by the House of Commons, but the Justices are the ultimate authority.
When do people start voting?
Vote for IBCF! He’ll make you fly…glee…free…breath…?
*sigh*
164- We have to get articles done first.
Sorry POSOC!
It’s just a rough draft, so edit liberally!
164- We have to write the entire constitution, and then set up the elections. See my previous posts for more detail.
166- Thanks for writing it.
166- No problem- rough drafts are fine. Let’s edit.
167,168-You’re welcome!
What do the justices do most of the time?
(if you give a job describtion, I can rewrite…)
169- They interpret the Constitution, and if someone doesn’t like the verdict of the House, they can appeal to the Justices.
I’ll rewrite it tomorrow! (I.e. May Day!)
171- ‘Tis May Day now. Could you write it?
Here it is:
Article III:
Section I: The Judicial Power of Museica should be vested in one Supreme Court made up of 3 Chief Justices. The Chief Justices try cases which have been tried already by the House of Commons, but the verdict is challenged. Also, the Chief Justices try all cases where the accused is an Ambassador, PM, or the HoHoC.
Section II: All cases are tried in this manner. Each Case has a Defendant, who may defend themselves or use a Lawyer. Each Case also has a Prosecutor, who is a Lawyer. Of the Three Justices, one runs the case, one decides the Verdict, and one doles out the punishments.
Section III: The Chief Justices also have the power to interpret the Constitution, and will clear it up for the House of Commons when it is disputed. In short, the Chief Justice’ s job is that of the Arbiter, solving disputes and judging cases of great import.
I think that, if a PM, Ambassador, or the HoHoC is found guilty on trial, they have two warnings until their position is taken away. But it depends on how bad it is. Maybe 1 warning, or it’s taken right away.
*waits for someone to do something*
Ok, here’s the 4th article, finally.
Article IV– The Powers of Museica
Section 1: The powers invested into the Nation of Museica by this document, and it’s rulers, are applicable only to the lands of the Nation of Museica and it’s territories.
Section 2: Land may be acquired by the Nation in exploratory voyages that have proclaimed their intentions to secure uninhabited territory for Museica.
Section 3: Foreign lands wishing to join with Museica as part of the Republic must hold elections, two thirds of which must pass in favor. Lands wishing to ally will only need the formal approval of the leaders of that land.
Section 4: This constitution has been built and written as a universal document, in hopes that all law and procedure necessary in the Museiverse can be found within it’s pages. All citizens of lands, domestic or foreign can claim the rights and freedoms as their own (As found in A5§2) .
Wow I think that it took me an hour or so to read all that…. a new government…. I thought the old one was fine but this is interesting…. sorry I have bean absent but we youshuly have computer time every Monday when I go to my dads but last weak my dad was gone so we were staying with my mom and wen ….any way I wont bore you with the details *to lazy to write out the details*. Sir badrang would like to be put in the election for life. I’m assuming that I don’t have to give up other government office’s. (vpm for air) and I suggest that since the majority of the people on this thread seem to be voting we should have them vote but fore some one other than their self as fore the justices job description we have some suggest some additions to posoc’s Look dignified, wear long robes with strange symbols on them and the motif of their subject( ie life, science, arts,) appear at large events and give autographs,and take full control of the nations under their judgment during times of turmoil and catastrophe or if the prime muser asks for help with a internal affair vote for badrang !
Two more articles to go.
Article.5 Citizenship = Rights, freedoms, responsibility.
Article.6 Laws of Special Importance = MB specific codes, like minimum pie throwing in a meeting place.
Maybe I’ll write the sixth article.
I’m a little behind on the Doc. I’ll catch up as soon as possible.
177- You would have to give up your position if you won, and it would not be for life. Did you read all of it? Does it need to be made more readable?
180- I think Badrang meant “for Life Prime Muser,” not “for life.” And since the Air Prime Muser is in a different country (Muserland), I don’t think he’d have to give it up.
178- Or maybe not. *is lazy*
181-Ok, I was confused.
182-
Sorry, I’m just not good at writing constitutional stuff.
I’m taking section 4 out of article 4 because the Constitution only applies to Museica unless it has been adopted by another country.
And I think that we should put another article in between 3 and 4, detailing the powers of the Governing Musers.
181 thank you posoc. sorry Vendaval for the mis-understanding. lets change that to ” badrang for life prime muser!“and posoc ….I think that’s Vpm unless I’ve just bean pre-moted? (that’s fine too!) 184 I’m pretty good at writing things in flowery, constitutional, politically correct, wording. But I would be afraid that some one other than my self is writing about the same thing. And where to start?! but if some person of ample authority would be so kind as to give me a subject and tell the basics of what is wanted iBEf ? vendaval? POSOC(&mim)? some one? maybe I could do article 5? Or does some one have dibs on that one?
um….sorry to double post but GAPA could you do me a teeny tiny favor ? pwity pwea…..wait not supposed to say that! could you make(with your divine powers bestowed by aeiou ) the strong recede to prime muser? it would be greatly appreciated
After this, We need to make a UPM Constituon.
thanks!
Is anyone writing articles around here?
I am, it’s just I’m busy right now. Mondays suck.
191- Do Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays suck too?
192- This week they did
But it’s Saturday now, so I’ll write an article. The following is based upon the American Bill of Rights, with a few modifications.
Section V: Rights
1. The House of Commons shall make no law regarding an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of comment upon any Museworld thread; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances.
2. A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the inhabitants to keep and bear Pies shall not be infringed by any governmental party, House of Commons, Prime Muser Council or otherwise, with the following exceptions:
a. By special order of the Chief Justices as penalty for a violent crime involving pastry. In this instance, the duration of the ban from pies shall not exceed Two Blog Years (Two Real Months).
b. By order of the Great And Powerful Administrators.
3. No Soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Continued later.
exactly what is the ratio of real to blog time? I couldn’t find it in the HG2MB. I am going to bail out on what said up there about writing things, with the excuse that I have to build the entire law system of a nation called Nisa…. (how do I get my self in to such things?) so unless it is really up my ally for a wile at least count me out *looks remorseful*
The ratio varies as needed.
195- I think Museica Year=Real Month. TMFA was the first to codify it.
196- corect. This is it:
196. the man for aeiou | October 12th, 2006 at 3:49 pm
phioex-a history of museica
7 blog years ago (this is blog year 14. the BYs count from the start of the blog. september was blog year 13. BYs are 1 BY=
1/12 of a real year)war broke out at the end the water came up and sank the coninents . museica amerd as the land . it`s pie (go on, eat the ground. it`s great!) .the pms are the rulers and the cj makes sher the pms are fair. the con.is up nearer the top.
How many more articles are there left?
Beatlesrockr for Life PM! And since we are “almost” voting- KOKOPELLI FOR PRESIDENT
1 and 1/2 articles are left.
Wow, so much happening! Can someone catch me up? Sorry for not helping with this process…
Red-tailed HAWK
What’s the one left? I can probably write it…
201- As soon as I finish writing Article Five.
We’ll have to include an article with the powers of the GMs, tho.
Under the current Constitution, Museica is a direct de.mocracy. Awesome.
GMs? What are those? Also, can that article have powers of the GAPAs, if that isn’t the same thing?
204- Governing Musers, the rulers of the individual provinces.
I haven’t been here since Part the Fifth.
Can I have breif accounting of what has happened since then?
(What’s the status of my beloved Kokopelli? Of all Museica? What about Muserland?)
I see we are at a constitutional convention. What has been decided so far and what are the current hot topics?
206 yikes! big question some one els will have to anser that other than evry thing seems all right… hot topic? me *dosent know, is to lazy or some other good excuse*
( I have taken the liberty to write article six. here goes )Article 6 Laws of Special Importance = MB specific codes, like minimum pie throwing in a meeting place. So that no person of the nation of musica shall be frowned upon by their colleagues, or be thrown by force of many pies from a place of which has been designated as, “all people may attend”. And so that we might not need to bring to favor another grate war of pies. No pie: shall be thrown with jenuen wish to harm. Or in a place in which it is posted “NO PIES MAY BE THROWN.” And althoe law does not proscribe it. Let it be known that by all laws of self preser-vation and comen decency all members of museica are advised that no pies are to be thrown in times of lafter and peace but only in boring lectures or when the need is taken up to lighten the mood of some party or other meting of people. for the good of are nation. We also have a big old speech on the rights of the people that doesn’t seem to counter act any thing already said…. But I’m going to go over it again just to make shure (plus I need to type it up) What is muser lands connection to museica? are they Allies?
207- I’m unsure what the connection of the two countries is at present. It had been discussed that they be colonies, allies, commonwealths…. Museica is made up of the muse-named provinces (Kokopelli, Pwt, etc.) while Muserland is elements (Shadow, Water, etc.)
In regard to Article 6:
Pie throwing is a joyous activity, insomuch as it is often accompanied by laughter, and it is a bonding event, often resulting in reciprocal actions. Furthermore, pie throwing is an accepted form of recreation, it being effective in maintaining arm muscle, and is often done with no malicious intent, except as done when professing disagreement, which is more an expression of disapproval to an aforesaid opinion than a malicious act of harm. Pie throwing is also of great cultural value, as shown by its usage as a greeting ritual, and must therefore be protected from unnecessary constraints. Consequently, pie throwing should not be strictly regulated, except insofar as is necessary to insure the good health of all residents of Museica as well as the safety of the land itself.
How are things going? Is there something I can help with?
I have a couple of questions that will hopefully help me understand what’s going on since I haven’t been taking part in this thread all along
Is the Constitution for Museica alone? How will we decide on the final version we come up with?
Okay, I think that will do for the moment. My apologies for being confused for not following this more.
Red-tailed HAWK
*confused* *waits for the articles to be written* *so that the elections can start*
209- It is for Museica alone, though it can be adopted by other nations, and will be decided by a vote by the current Prime Musers. We have RtH (Chad), zyviva (Kokopelli), Sir Ozlips (Crraw), TMFA (Feather), and… um, nobody else at the moment, so the Constitution can’t be ratified unless another Prime Muser shows up.
I’ll become Aeiou Prime Muser, if it’s not taken!
212- Don’t think it is.
212- I think Kiki the Great used to be Aeiouian Prime Muser… we should get her on, except she’s having difficulties at the moment…
What Prime Musers aren’t taken?
My greatest concern right now is there is no way to vote secretly.
216- that may pose a problem sometime in te indeffinate future, but for now it is hardly an issue. More pressing seems to be the fact that w seem ot be at a constitutional convention but no one seems to know what the issues are.
let’s first make something worth voting on, and then we can deal with the voting process.
216- We don’t need secret ballet.
218- Yeah. I want to know who my enemies are.
(Just kidding. But I don’t think a secret ballet is necessary).
219- maybe the GAPAs could keep track?
Life PM
TMFA, Beatlesrockr
Science PM
Red-tailed Hawk, IBCF
Arts PM
Blue Beads, POSOC, Vendaval
HoHoC
The Bookworm
So is that it? Did I miss some people?
221- is that the first smile a GAPA has used? Why
?
(223) ‘Tis a rare occurrence, though not the first. But I’ll second the motion.
WHY?
224- I’ve only seen a GAPA use one once before.
Unless you count all the smiles used on the Stupid Senseless Smile Stories thread.
We still need some Chief Justices, three, to be exact!
222- I used to be PM of Kokopelli but went on an official leave of absence sometime last august. I would be more than happy to retake my former position. If it is no longer open or relevant I would like to be a cheif justice.
228- If you don’t run for one of the major Prime Musers, you get to keep your job as Governing Muser of Kokopelli.
227-Could I become one without reading back three threads? Because, under those circumstances, I would be delighted…
230- perhaps.
POSOC?
I’m the pM for Bo, see post 147
thankyou Vendeval.
230- I’m not sure…
232- Congrats. You’ve gone through all the requirments, right? Or are those just for the science, arts, life, etc. prime musers?
230- I believe so. I’m sort of behind…
222 you mised me! Article 6 Laws of Special Importance = MB specific codes, like minimum pie throwing in a meeting place. So that no person of the nation of Museica shall be frowned upon by their colleagues, or be thrown by force of many pies from a place of which has been designated as, “all people may attendâ€. And so that we might not need to bring to favor another grate war of pies. No pie: shall be thrown with genuine wish to harm. Or in a place in which it is posted “NO PIES MAY BE THROWN.†And although law does not proscribe it. Let it be known that by all laws of common decency it is to be known by all people in all parts of the nation of Museica. That the act oft known as pie
throwing is a joyous activity, insomuch as it is often accompanied by laughter and it is a bonding event, often resulting in reciprocal actions. Furthermore, pie throwing is an accepted form of recreation, it being effective in maintaining arm muscle, and is often done with no malicious intent, except as done when professing disagreement, which is more an expression of disapproval to an aforesaid opinion than a malicious act of harm. Pie throwing is also of great cultural value, as shown by its usage as a greeting ritual, and must therefore be protected from unnecessary constraints. Consequently, pie throwing should not be strictly regulated, except insofar as is necessary to insure the good health of all residents of Museica as well as the safety of the land itself. 208 does this work In regard to Article 6? 216, 217, 218 it would be easy to vote inconspicuously. One would just have to change the name slot to “voter†or “unknown†or maybe “you’ll never know bwa ha ha ha haâ€(that’s what I’m guna do) 230 You can if you don’t run for the same thing as I do (not really. I have no idea *shrug*) Who approves of the documents of the constitution. Will the justices when they get elected?
The Governing Musers will, Badrang. Also, with your system people can vote many times!
236- Let’s just have a caucus.
Can we have a campain thread?
237- Yes, can we? Please? We’ve been planning this election for weeks!
How about someone keeps track of the votes? Who ever votes must tell that person and that person will add all the votes and tell who won. Fair?
235- Oh, sorry, what are you running for?
I’ll keep track of votes!
HANG ON! We haven’t ratified this constitution yet! Any election carried out before ratification will be illegal!
Here’s the full Article Five:
Article V- Rights of the People
1. The House of Commons shall make no law regarding an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of comment upon any Museworld thread; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances.
2. A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the inhabitants to keep and bear Pies shall not be infringed by any governmental party, House of Commons, Prime Muser Council or otherwise, with the following exceptions:
a. By special order of the Chief Justices as penalty for a violent crime involving pastry. In this instance, the duration of the ban from pies shall not exceed Two Blog Years (Two Real Months).
b. By order of the Great And Powerful Administrators.
3. No Soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
4. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
5. No sentient Museican citizen shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of Pie War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against enself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
6. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by the House of Commons, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense. En shall also have the right to appeal the decision of the House and go to the Chief Justices.
7. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
8. The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny others retained by the people.
9. The powers not delegated specifically to the federal government are reserved to the people.
10. No governmental agency shall make any law discriminating against citizens on the basis of gender, race, belief, orientation or species.
And Article Six, on the Governing Musers:
Article VI.
1. Executive power over purely internal affairs of the various provinces shall be held by Governing Musers.
2. There shall be nine Governing Musers, one to govern each province, to wit: Kokopelli, Urania, Chad, Aeiou, Bo, Feather, Pwt, Crraw and Mimi.
3. Any act of a Governing Muser may be vetoed by a majority of Prime Musers, a majority of the House of Commons, or a majority of the Chief Justices. A veto may be overturned by a majority of Governing Musers.
We still need specific laws.
235- badrang, you seem to have confused a proposed article six and my objections to it. I felt it was too stringent a regulation.
All musers have the right to eat and throw pies!
241- Thank you for your words of wisdom.
Can anyone post the constitution as it stands now so that people can have some idea wat is going on? I believe that there are six articles somewhere in cyberspace but I have only seen one so far.
243- Most certainly! Here it is:
Preamble
We, The People of Museica, in order to preserve the thread and remain a beacon of creativity and imagination in the Museworld, hereby ordain and establish this constitution to serve as a legal system for governance and guidance. We have embarked upon this endeavor to showcase the might of Muse and all its lands, a safe-haven for the hardworking, creative, and curious individual.
•The laws and procedure set forth in this document were built to act as solid ground for the oft tossed residents of the World of Muse, and are not binding unless accepted as so.
•As a government functions for the people, one cannot function without the people. Unity in action will bring prosperity.
•If these doctrines set out are insufficient or counter productive to the Free Republics of Muse, they shall be re-worked by the people, with common consent. The Power is the People.
Article I.
Section 1. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a House of Commons, which shall consist of all citizens of Museica, excepting those who hold other public office.
Section 2. Any sentient being who has posted on at least one thread relating to Museica, who has demonstrated an understanding of what Museica is, and who has been in residence upon the Blog for at least thirty days, shall be considered a citizen of Museica, and thus eligible to sit in the House of Commons.
Section 3. The House of Commons, once established, shall select from among its members a Head of the Commons, who shall have the responsibility of overseeing the voting carried out by the House. No citizen may serve as the Head for a duration longer than six months. The House shall also select from among its members a Deputy Head of the Commons, who shall serve to aid the Head in ens responsibilities.
Section 4. Any member of the House of Commons may propose a new legislation at any point in time. If the proposal receives a second, it shall be put to the full House. The duration of the voting time shall not exceed a week. At the end of the week, the Head of the Commons shall count the votes and act according to the general consensus. If the ayes/w00ts exceed the nays/mehs, the bill shall be made law: if vice versa, the bill shall be removed from consideration.
Section 5. The House of Commons shall hear any and all citizens’ grievances. If a plaintiff or defendant is unsatisfied with the verdict, en has the right to appeal to the Chief Justices. The House of Commons has the power to bring charges against any elected official, be it Prime Muser, Governing Muser, Chief Justice or Head of Commons. In the case of the Justice, a temporary Justice shall be elected by the House to try the defendant in case of an appeal to the Justices. In the case of the Head of Commons, the Deputy Head shall preside over the case.
Article II.
»Section 1. The executive branch of The Nation of Museica resides in three supreme elected officials, known hereafter as Prime Musers, abbreviated to PMs. PMs must visit Museica threads at minimum once every two weeks, else they will be declared absent and the Head of the House of Commons may cast a ballot in their place.Prime Musers cannot serve for a duration of longer than six months, and are elected directly by the citizens of Museica. The voting may not last more then two weeks, and should be limited to one unless less then ten votes have been cast.
»Section 2. These PMs are elected by popular vote, and must meet the following criterion:
•A sentient being of high moral standard who has pledged en’s interest in the prosperity of Museica (A2§3)
•Been established as a citizen of Museica (see A1§2)
•Read and understood the entirety of the Constitution of Museica
»Section 3. PMs must take the following pledge upon election: “I do swear at this time to uphold the standards set forth in this constitution and its preamble, to work to strengthen the Nation of Museica and advance its standing within the cosmos of MuseBlog.â€
»Section 4. Prime Musers are elected to carry out duties concerning the laws and lands of Museica, most notably forming agencies intended to enforce rule or decree set forth by the House of Commons. Prime Musers hold emergency power in times of chaos.
»Section 5. Prime Musers may hold votes among themselves to veto legislature, the vote must be unanimous, which will then be reviewed by judges for constitutionality, and re-voted upon in the HoC. Laws vetoed will then pass only with a two thirds majority in the HoC.
Section 6. Executive power over the transportation system, the space program, and the various industries shall be vested in the Science Prime Muser.
Section 7. Executive power over the museum system, the public library system, education, and the arts shall be vested in the Arts Prime Muser.
Section 8. Executive power over the medical system, the national park system, agriculture, the police force, and the social services shall be vested in the Life Prime Muser.
Section 9. Decisions relating to the domains of more than one Prime Muser, or relating to the international situation, must be voted on by the entire Council. A two-thirds majority (2 ayes/w00ts) is required to put the decision into action. The dissenting PM has the power to call a special vote of the House of Commons upon the decision. If the House vetoes it, it will not be put into action.
Article III.
Section I: The supreme Judicial Power of Museica shall be vested in one Supreme Court made up of 3 Chief Justices. The Chief Justices try cases which have been tried already by the House of Commons, but the verdict is challenged. Also, the Chief Justices try all cases where the accused is an Ambassador, PM, or the HoHoC.
Section II: All cases are tried in this manner. Each Case has a Defendant, who may defend enself or use a Lawyer. Each Case also has a Plaintiff, who may present ens case or use a Lawyer. The Three Justices will decide upon the verdict once both sides have presented their cases.
Section III: The Chief Justices also have the power to interpret the Constitution, and will clarify for the House of Commons when it is disputed. In short, the Chief Justice’ s job is that of the Arbiter, solving disputes and judging cases of great import.
Article IV.
Section 1: The powers invested into the Nation of Museica by this document, and its rulers, are applicable only to the lands of the Nation of Museica and its territories.
Section 2: Land may be acquired by the Nation in exploratory voyages that have proclaimed their intentions to secure uninhabited territory for Museica.
Section 3: Foreign lands wishing to join with Museica as part of the Republic must hold elections, two thirds of which must pass in favor. Lands wishing to ally will only need the formal approval of the leaders of that land.
Article V.
1. The House of Commons shall make no law regarding an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of comment upon any Museworld thread; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances.
2. A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the inhabitants to keep and bear Pies shall not be infringed by any governmental party, House of Commons, Prime Muser Council or otherwise, with the following exceptions:
a. By special order of the Chief Justices as penalty for a violent crime involving pastry. In this instance, the duration of the ban from pies shall not exceed Two Blog Years (Two Real Months).
b. By order of the Great And Powerful Administrators.
3. No Soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
4. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
5. No sentient Museican citizen shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of Pie War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against enself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
6. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by the House of Commons, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense. En shall also have the right to appeal the decision of the House and go to the Chief Justices.
7. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
8. The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny others retained by the people.
9. The powers not delegated specifically to the federal government are reserved to the people.
10. No governmental agency shall make any law discriminating against citizens on the basis of gender, race, belief, orientation or species.
Article VI.
1. Executive power over purely internal affairs of the various provinces shall be held by Governing Musers.
2. There shall be nine Governing Musers, one to govern each province, to wit: Kokopelli, Urania, Chad, Aeiou, Bo, Feather, Pwt, Crraw and Mimi.
3. Any act of a Governing Muser may be vetoed by a majority of Prime Musers, a majority of the House of Commons, or a majority of the Chief Justices. A veto may be overturned by a majority of Governing Musers.
okay, here are the articles I could find-
Article I.
Section 1. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a House of Commons, which shall consist of all citizens of Museica, excepting those who hold other public office.
Section 2. Any sentient being who has posted on at least one thread relating to Museica, read at least one thread of the Chronicles of Museica, and who has been in residence upon the Blog for at least thirty days, shall be considered a citizen of Museica, and thus eligible to sit in the House of Commons.
Section 3. The House of Commons, once established, shall select from among its members a Head of the Commons, who shall have the responsibility of overseeing the voting carried out by the House. No citizen may serve as the Head for a duration longer than six months.
Section 4. Any member of the House of Commons may propose a new legislation at any point in time. If the proposal receives a second, it shall be put to the full House. The duration of the voting time shall not exceed a week. At the end of the week, the Head of the Commons shall count the votes and act according to the general consensus. If the ayes/w00ts exceed the nays/mehs, the bill shall be made law: if vice versa, the bill shall be removed from consideration.
Section 5. The House of Commons shall hear any and all citizens’ grievances. If a plaintiff or defendant is unsatisfied with the verdict, en has the right to appeal to the Chief Justices. The House of Commons has the power to bring charges against any elected official, be it Prime Muser, Governing Muser, Chief Justice or Head of Commons. In the case of the Justice, a temporary Justice shall be elected by the House to try the defendant in case of an appeal to the Justices. In the case of the Head of Commons, a temporary Head shall be elected to preside over the case.
Article II.
»Section 1. The executive branch of The Nation of Museica resides in three supreme elected officials, known hereafter as Prime Musers, abbreviated to PMs. PMs must visit Museica threads at minimum once every two weeks, else they will be declared absent and the Head of the House of Commons may cast a ballot in their place.Prime Musers cannot serve for a duration of longer than six months, and are elected directly by the citizens of Museica. The voting may not last more then two weeks, and should be limited to one unless less then ten votes have been cast.
»Section 2. These PMs are elected by popular vote, and must meet the following criterion:
•A sentient being of high moral standard who has pledged en’s interest in the prosperity of Museica (A2§3)
•Been established as a citizen of Museica (see A1§2)
•Read and understood the entirety of the Constitution of Museica
»Section 3. PMs must take the following pledge upon election: “I do swear at this time to uphold the standards set forth in this constitution and its preamble, to work to strengthen the Nation of Museica and advance its standing within the cosmos of MuseBlog.â€
»Section 4. Prime Musers are elected to carry out duties concerning the laws and lands of Museica, most notably forming agencies intended to enforce rule or decree set forth by the House of Commons. Prime Musers hold emergency power in times of chaos.
»Section 5. Prime Musers may hold votes among themselves to veto legislature, the vote must be unanimous, which will then be reviewed by judges for constitutionality, and re-voted upon in the HoC. Laws vetoed will then pass only with a two thirds majority in the HoC.
Section I: The Judicial Power of Museica should be vested in one Supreme Court made up of 3 Chief Justices. The Chief Justices try cases which have been tried already by the House of Commons, but the verdict is challenged. Also, the Chief Justices try all cases where the accused is an Ambassador, PM, or the HoHoC.
Section II: All cases are tried in this manner. Each Case has a Defendant, who may defend themselves or use a Lawyer. Each Case also has a Prosecutor, who is a Lawyer. Of the Three Justices, one runs the case, one decides the Verdict, and one doles out the punishments.
Section III: The Chief Justices also have the power to interpret the Constitution, and will clear it up for the House of Commons when it is disputed. In short, the Chief Justice’ s job is that of the Arbiter, solving disputes and judging cases of great import.
Article IV- The Powers of Museica
Section 1: The powers invested into the Nation of Museica by this document, and it’s rulers, are applicable only to the lands of the Nation of Museica and it’s territories.
Section 2: Land may be acquired by the Nation in exploratory voyages that have proclaimed their intentions to secure uninhabited territory for Museica.
Section 3: Foreign lands wishing to join with Museica as part of the Republic must hold elections, two thirds of which must pass in favor. Lands wishing to ally will only need the formal approval of the leaders of that land.
Section 4: This constitution has been built and written as a universal document, in hopes that all law and procedure necessary in the Museiverse can be found within it’s pages. All citizens of lands, domestic or foreign can claim the rights and freedoms as their own (As found in A5§2) .
Article V- Rights of the People
1. The House of Commons shall make no law regarding an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of comment upon any Museworld thread; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances.
2. A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the inhabitants to keep and bear Pies shall not be infringed by any governmental party, House of Commons, Prime Muser Council or otherwise, with the following exceptions:
a. By special order of the Chief Justices as penalty for a violent crime involving pastry. In this instance, the duration of the ban from pies shall not exceed Two Blog Years (Two Real Months).
b. By order of the Great And Powerful Administrators.
3. No Soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
4. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
5. No sentient Museican citizen shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of Pie War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against enself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
6. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by the House of Commons, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense. En shall also have the right to appeal the decision of the House and go to the Chief Justices.
7. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
8. The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny others retained by the people.
9. The powers not delegated specifically to the federal government are reserved to the people.
10. No governmental agency shall make any law discriminating against citizens on the basis of gender, race, belief, orientation or species.
And Article Six, on the Governing Musers:
Article VI.
1. Executive power over purely internal affairs of the various provinces shall be held by Governing Musers.
2. There shall be nine Governing Musers, one to govern each province, to wit: Kokopelli, Urania, Chad, Aeiou, Bo, Feather, Pwt, Crraw and Mimi.
3. Any act of a Governing Muser may be vetoed by a majority of Prime Musers, a majority of the House of Commons, or a majority of the Chief Justices. A veto may be overturned by a majority of Governing Musers.
Wait, so, is there going to be an article six?
I think this was for article II?
Very good. I’ll edit the citizenship requirements in the Doc.
Section 6. Executive power over the transportation system, the space program, and the various industries shall be vested in the Science Prime Muser.
Section 7. Executive power over the museum system, the public library system, education, and the arts shall be vested in the Arts Prime Muser.
Section 8. Executive power over the medical system, the national park system, agriculture, the police force, and the social services shall be vested in the Life Prime Muser.
Section 9. Decisions relating to the domains of more than one Prime Muser, or relating to the international situation, must be voted on by the entire Council. A two-thirds majority (2 ayes/w00ts) is required to put the decision into action. The dissenting PM has the power to call a special vote of the House of Commons upon the decision. If the House vetoes it, it will not be put into action.
I forgot to say, this was section III-
Article III:
Section I: The Judicial Power of Museica should be vested in one Supreme Court made up of 3 Chief Justices. The Chief Justices try cases which have been tried already by the House of Commons, but the verdict is challenged. Also, the Chief Justices try all cases where the accused is an Ambassador, PM, or the HoHoC.
Section II: All cases are tried in this manner. Each Case has a Defendant, who may defend themselves or use a Lawyer. Each Case also has a Prosecutor, who is a Lawyer. Of the Three Justices, one runs the case, one decides the Verdict, and one doles out the punishments.
Section III: The Chief Justices also have the power to interpret the Constitution, and will clear it up for the House of Commons when it is disputed. In short, the Chief Justice’ s job is that of the Arbiter, solving disputes and judging cases of great import.
And I think pie throwing should be allowed in Museica unless it is used for violent/destructive purposes.
239- ? elaborate please. Do you mean it would look like:
” The Bookworm: I vote for …”
I have an ad campaign idea, but it would need a new thread to funnel the unaware into so we can explain this whole project clearly,
Re article V, section 2: I think it would be better expressed as follows:
The right of inhabitants to keep, eat, and throw Pies shall not be infringed barring the treasonous misuse of pastry or by order of the Great And Powerful Administrators. A treasonous misuse shall constitute a violent crime that threatens the security of Museica. Should the Chief Justices find an instance to be of a treasonous nature, they may ban the Traitor from all dealings with Pie for a period not to exceed Two Blog Years (Two real months).
Re article V, section 3: I think it would be better phrased as follows:
The government shall not impose financial Burdens on inhabitants of Museica without their express written consent except in the case of lawful monetary taxes approved by the House of Commons.
Re article V, section 4: I think the small changes indicated by italics make the meaning clearer.
“or in the Militia, when it is in actual service as in time of Pie War or public dangerâ€
Also, the words “and agreement should be added at the end of the section.
Re article V, section 6: I move to remove the gender-specific pronouns.
Re article VI, section 1: The phrase “and other lawful bodies as shall be decided internally by the various provinces.†Should be added to the end.
Re article VI, section 3: “or 2/3 of the citizens affected by the act†should be added to the end.
As The Prime Muser of The Province of Feather, I, The Man For Aeiou, With the power vested in me by the people of Feather, I Here by Sign and Ratify this Constitution of The Republic of Museica for the Great Province of Feather!
The Man For Aeiou
With That said and done, We can start to Campaign!
Please?
Could you make your suggestions re sections 3 and 4 a little clearer? They didn’t seem to fit, but the others seemed good, so I added those.
I tried to replace all gender-specific pronouns with “en,” but a few must have slipped by!
Can we now review who is running for what?
251- I is running for science prime muser!
251- Life Prime Muser!
250- I would like section 3 to read
“The government shall not financial buden inhabitants of Museica without their express written consent except in the case of lawful monetary taxes approved by the House of Commons.”
I realize this changes the entire purpose of the section. However, I feel it is has a bigger point then a section about quartering.
i would like section five to read
“No sentient Museican citizen shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when it is in actual service as in a time of Pie War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against enself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation and agreement.”
Wait!
Is 245 the final Constitution we are looking at? If so, article 2, section 3: Depending upon how you interpret that, it is possible a Quaker would need some sort of alternative. What do you think?
Do I keep my position as Chad Prime Muser if I run and am elected Science Prime Muser? Sorry if I asked that already and forgot…
Red-tailed HAWK
255- Second question: Yes, that’s right.
Life PM
TMFA, Beatlesrockr, Badrang
Science PM
Red-tailed Hawk, IBCF
Arts PM
Blue Beads, POSOC, Vendaval
HoHoC
The Bookworm
So is that it? Did I miss some people?
254- Thanks.
255, 256- No, nobody can hold more than one position of public office. I’ll have to put that in.
255- I think that’s just saying that anyone serving in an armed force of the government can be punished for a crime without the judgment of a high court.
258- No? Being science prime muser, won’t he be in charge of Chad, Urania, and Aeiou?
255- why would a quaker need an alternative? (sorry for not being up to par on qualer theology)
but speaking of the oath of office, we should add the option to “affirm” instead of swearing.
and no, it’s not final. changes have been made since then.
260- He’ll be in ultimate charge of their “domains,” (Hardware, Software, Astronomy, and much more), but he won’t control the provinces named after them.
261- I think they’re conscientious objectors… but I’m not sure.
How could it be phrased to be Quaker-Friendly? Also, are any other religions needing any parts of this changed?
255, 261- How does this sound?
Article II, Section 3. PMs must take the following pledge upon election: “I do affirm at this time that I shall uphold the standards set forth in this constitution and its preamble, to work to strengthen the Nation of Museica and advance its standing within the cosmos of MuseBlog.â€
Or is there some other modification that should be made?
(261-3) Quakers traditionally don’t take oaths. In some places oaths of office were therefore used as a way to prevent Quakers from serving in legislatures or on juries, for instance. Now they are given the option to “affirm” instead of “swear.” Not all modern Quakers insist on the distinction but many do.
236 is there any one here who would do some thing like that? AFTER ALL WE’RE ALL MUSERS HERE *gets pied vehemently in spite of nodes of agreement * *jumps in trash can and hides*
266- there would be people that whould vote many times, manly to spite some people.
267- Well, even if they changed their names and e-mail addresses to vote twice, the GAPAs would see their IP addresses and catch them in the act.
MBers love to think of more work for us to do.
There’s another obstacle to people voting multiple times- namely Article I, sec 2: “Any sentient being who has posted on at least one thread relating to Museica, who has demonstrated an understanding of what Museica is, and who has been in residence upon the Blog for at least thirty days, shall be considered a citizen of Museica, and thus eligible to sit in the House of Commons.”
Thus, if one made up a name and voted a second time, that vote would not be counted, because the person one is pretending to be would not be a citizen of Museica. And if one impersonated another Museican citizen, the person one is impersonating would notice. One could, theoretically, impersonate a citizen who has not been in residence on the blog for a long time, but what if that person puts in an appearance suddenly, like Zyviva did? There goes one’s credibility.
So we don’t need the SCAMPs as enforcers. The laws of Museica will do it for us.
270- You don’t think I’m credible? *sniff*
In any event, we have caused poor Robert to roll his eyes. Twice.
Let’s finish up the constitution, and then try voting. If an open ballot doesn’t work we can try something else but let’s give it a shot.
(271) Oh, many more times than that, I can assure you.
272- I was never in need of assurence. I am quite sure you find the antics on this thread to be eye-roll worthy often. However, you only
ed twice.
271- No, no! You’re quite credible! I simply meant that if someone had chosen to impersonate you, and then you showed up, that person’s credibility would be gone.
272- So, what keeps you from shutting down the blog and abandoning it to the limbo of cyberspace? Is it our naturally winning personalities?
What else? (You’re trying to make me roll my eyes again, but I won’t take the bait this time.)
Just sign the doument.
276- Not quite done. We still need to provide for amendments.
Aritcle VII
1. This Constitution of the Republic of Museica, Is a living Document, and May be Amended and Changed As Such.
2. An Amendment must be proposed by a Prime Muser, and two of the three Prime musers must vote yea on it. then the HoHC and the Govern Musers vote. 8 out of 10 must vote yea. and 2/3 of the people must vote yea for it to be added to this Constitution.
278- The people and the House of Commons are the same thing. And I think that a 2/3 majority in the House of Commons should override other decisions.
Article VII (version 2.0)
1. This Constitution of the Republic of Museica, Is a living Document, and May be Amended and Changed As Such.
2. An Amendment may be proposed by any Citizen of Museica. It may be Passed with any of the following Votes:
a)Two of the three Prime Musers must vote yea on it, as must two thirds of the House of Commons and two thirds of the Governing Musers.
b) A single Prime Muser, three quarters of the House of Commons and seven of the nine Governing Musers must all vote yea.
c) The three Prime Musers must vote yea, three quarters of the House of Commons must vote yea, and three Governing Musers must vote yea.
d) A yea vote from all three Prime Musers, a majority of the House of Commons and seven of the nine Governing Musers must be obtained.
3. An Amendment past in any of the four aforesaid methods shall be regarding as Equal to Each other and to the original Constitution.
280- Too complicated, I think.
281- It’s no less complicated than version 1. It actually makes it easier to ammend the constitution because there are four different votes. It also means that two of the primary “groups” can over rule one of the others, but also insures that none of the groups are wholly opposed. balance, comrade, balance.
I’m fine with 280.
282- When you put it that way, it makes sense. I’ll add it to the Doc.
280’s good! Does that mean we’re ready to vote?!?!
*Climes out of trash can and sais* no wait! I have some thing to add although I’m not shure exactly where. I took a lot of liberty’s so pleas correct me should you see fit (their I brot it on my self) here go’s
The Aims and Responsibilities of the Government of museica to its people
All people of Museica shall have, as all people have a right to have, several necessities that as a society we are obliged to give. We, as the founders of museica, believe that our people are entitled to eight things, and that these things are the strings that bind a nation together and should be provided free of charge to all people should they be unable to provide them themselves.
1. Food. Every village and social gathering shall stockpile a large supply of easily stored foodstuffs that will not easily spoil-to be used in time of need and if one of the society-in-question’s member can not provide for him or her self. During a crisis when these caches are destroyed, the prime musers shall provide. Also, any family that can not feed its children is to be helped immediately. It is asked that if a person who is under your employ is seen to be hungry, either raise their pay or give them food.
2. Safety. “You have a right to life” What person wants to live their life in fear? I don’t. As the people of the island, we are relatively safe. But should danger come in the form of pierates of the sea, or some treachery in our midst, we have good people as our lords who have survived the pie wars and founded a nation. A couple of old privateers or pierates will pose little problem for rulers such as these, so the people of museca shall (although, unfortunately, other nations not so much) have security from invading forces. Citizens are asked to help us by reporting any suspicious actions or characters. And so that we are able to prevent accidents, citizens shall put fires out before leaving them, clean chimneys to prevent unwanted arson, report dangerously tilted trees and potential landslides, put railings on stairs, decks and other potentially slippery surfaces, and replace rotting wood in buildings-so that we may live in safety.
3. Health. No man, woman, girl or boy should live in a state of ill health for lack of money, or some grudge held [?], when it is possible for them to be healthy. We, the founders of museica, recognize the need for material wealth in return for a job well done. All citizens are asked to put forth a given amount of coin to our treasurer to be put in an account from which any healer may be recompensed for their honorable work on one who does not have the means to pay. Our noble Lords and Ladies of museica (prime musers) will match that put in this account, thus doubling its amount.((is this all right?)) An individual community may also copy this on a smaller scale. And so that our people shall have healers in time of need, all healers of any race, gender or size shall not be hurt, taunted or turned away. Any complaints of such shall not be brought to them but to the justices, for no man, woman, girl or boy should live in a state of ill health when it is
possible for them to be healthy.
4. Education. What person wishes to live their lives in ignorance? One might argue that many people are farmers or peasants who have no need of education, but should we not give them a chance to raise their status should they wish? As an avid reader, I would not wish to keep others from the ability to enter into unknown worlds or learn of fantastic things. At the simplest level, each person has a thing to share, be it cookbooks or a better way to sharpen a blade. And through the medium of writing we are able to share our knowledge more widely, creating a better and more efficient society. For those who wish to rise in status, a fine craftsman need measure his work, and an architect need measure a height she does not know. A scientist must divide his Arcanum and an accountant must multiply, add or subtract her goods. Name any position of prestige and arithmetic is needed. We believe that intelligence is not passed through princely blood but can pop up in
the lowliest goat boy, should it be given a chance. On principle, wisdom may arise at any age. So no age of adulthood shall be detailed. Instead, a child may only be considered an adult when a rite-of-passage is completed.. Because we honor and love the system of apprenticeship, the fine arts and crafts shall be taught by their masters, with the pupil’s consent, but several schools shall be started to teach basic skills needed in all arts, and so shall help rather than hinder their future work. Basic arithmetic shall be taught, and the realm of higher mathematics shall be open to those who so choose. We hope that the citizens of Museica shall choose to educate themselves and their children, so that, in time, all citizens of museica shall be educated.
5. Work. Work is a force that binds our society together, putting Museica apart from foreign societies of hard-working serfs hot pink bunny’s and parasitic villains. All persons shall have the right to work. If work is not found, the prime musers shall provide some job with hope to the person that asks and in their area of expertise. No person shall be turned away on account of race or gender. A person may be fired on account of inability to do the work required, or because of any disruption of work such as swearing, breaking things, misplacing things, etc., but to exclude someone because of outside appearance is a waste of life. A worker, for their part, is expected to work hard and earn what is paid. And so that no person is short of pay, we have what we call a ‘real wage’. No long-term job shall pay less than 17 [?] an hour. I propose a three-fold moral code: Do not lie, Do not steal, Do not be lazy in work.
6. Shelter/Clothing. As basic as these seem, I would like to especially emphasize shelter. Although it is reasonable to expect payment for someone’s room and board, we ask that all people of the nation of museica be generous–generosity being one of those strings that are to bind museica into a strong and good nation, untouchable and undefeated, with strong and happy citizens. If each of us is a miser, caring only for themselves, never sharing, never giving, our nation will be easily picked apart, as some sick animal by carrion birds. And it is wise to remember that what is put out comes back in time of need, threefold. Perhaps someone might give shelter to you on some dark and stormy night. We must also consider our appearance to other nations. A nation is more willing to ally itself with a generous nation than with a miserly one. And as a generous member of the nation, we request that should one in need of a home come to a member of Museica’s shores,
that they be welcomed and given shelter. And if someone in tattered garb appear before us, we will give them clothes.
7. Freedom. The founders of museica feel very strongly about the subject of slavery and coercion. Should one be found to be holding another to work-without-payment, or as a prisoner for just or unjust cause, I shudder to think of the consequences. We have in muserland an insult-“That is a waste of life”-which could refer to wasting an animal’s life or holding another to labor when they were meant for something better, in my eyes. Slavery is so heinous that I would gladly go to war with those countries who coerce a person’s compliance.
8. Reliability. It is our duty, as members of a lawful and civil society, to be both reliable and accountable. If you say you are going to meet someone, there is an obligation to keep that promise. So much of a national system is based upon trust that other people will keep their promises. That the messenger will deliver the message, that the police will protect you, that the person will pay their loan back, etc., are all based on trust in other people’s reliability. If you say you are going to meet someone somewhere and never show up, you have broken that trust and wasted a person’s time, time in which they might have done better things than wait for you to not show up. You are, by common decency, accountable for your actions, and should, in some way, make amends. though we value change, charge all members of Museica with being reliable.
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What is a Marriage?
A marriage in the nation of Museica is the joining of two human individuals who love and enjoy each other and wish to have or adopt one or more children. These two may stay together as long as they wish. A marriage may or may not be a spiritual event of asking for a god or goddess’s blessing, or conducted by a spiritual personage present. The marriage may be a large or small event, but two witnesses between the age of five through fifty must be able to attest to the marriage’s existence.
Before any two may marry, both partners must take a course including psychology, deep breathing and anger control, child care, first aid, Tantric, gender equality (optional), history of marriage…. Once married, a couple may, with the other partner’s consent, enjoy polygamy and/or polyandry. These added individuals are obliged to help with child care. And so that no ill matches are made, a couple is asked, but not commanded (you have free choice), to wait a year before marriage. Forced and loveless marriages, be they family arranged or brought on by guilt, will not be tolerated! Arranged marriages may still happen, but both partners must wholly, and from their heart, agree.
A marriage is not restricted to partners of opposite gender. Two homosexual partners would be obliged to adopt. A marriage may be conjugated by any means the partners wish, with the exception of something that disturbs the peace. If the parents need help with their children, all citizens of that community are obliged by common decency to help. Non-human entities may stick with what ever their customs require with the exception of some thing that in some way hurts the human community (( we do have a non human society don’t we?
286- I dislike the diction in your piece. It places the government many levels above the common folk as ‘lords”. Government and pies by the people and for the people!
Also, I don’t think married couples should be forced to have/adopt children. Marriage is, in my opinion, a way for people to express their commitment to each other. You also define marriage as between two individuals and then allow for polygamy and polyandry. Does that give the third spouse unmarried status? That seems unjust.
287- yeah.
What is a Marriage? v2008.2
A marriage in the nation of Museica is the joining of two or more individuals who love and enjoy each other. These two may stay together as long as they wish. A marriage may or may not be a spiritual event of asking for a god or goddess’s blessing, or conducted by a spiritual personage present. The marriage may be a large or small event, but two witnesses between the age of ten through eighty must be able to attest to the marriage’s existence.
Before any two may marry, both partners must take a course including psychology, deep breathing and anger control, child care, first aid, Tantric, gender equality, history of marriage…. Once married, a couple may, with the other partner’s consent, enjoy polygamy and/or polyandry. These added individuals are then considered part of the marriage, for all purposes of law, love, or responsibility. And so that no ill matches are made, a couple is asked, but not commanded (you have free choice), to wait a year before marriage. Forced and loveless marriages, be they family arranged or brought on by guilt, will not be tolerated! Arranged marriages may still happen, but both partners must wholly, and from their heart, agree.
A marriage is not restricted to partners of opposite gender. Two or more homosexual partners would be allowed and held in the same status as any other marriage. A marriage may be conjugated by any means the partners wish, with the exception of something that disturbs the peace. If the parents need help with their children, all citizens of that community are obliged by common decency to help.
How does that sound? Objections?
I’ve rewritten it as an article regarding the rights of spouces and children,
Article VII
Section 1. Marriage in the nation of Museica shall be defined as the legal joining of two or more individuals who are committed to each other. This joining shall take the form of an official Marriage License signed by a government authorized individual, two witnesses of voting age and sound mind, as well as all the individuals entering the Marriage Contract.
Section 2. In order to obtain a Marriage License, individuals must not be of close relation. In addition, the individuals must take a course on anger control.
Section 3. If a married individual wishes to marry an additional individual, all individuals currently in the Marriage Contract must sign the Marriage License. All individuals under the same Marriage Contract shall be treated equally by law.
Section 4. No distinction in law shall be made on the basis of sexuality, gender, polygamy, polyandry, race, political opinion, origin, or religion.
Section 5. No persons shall be forced into marriage against their will.
Section 6. Prior to adoption, fostering, or birth all individuals who shall be legal guardians of children shall take an elementary course in child care and first aid.
Section 7. Children and spouses shall not be subjected to emotional, physical, or sexual abuse.
Section 8. Children shall have the right to a name, nutrition, housing, recreation, medical services, education. Nor shall they be denied a wholesome environment intended to foster individual growth free from prejudice or intolerance. Whenever possible, this environment shall be with the child’s birth family. Should the family not be financially able to supply for their children they shall receive sufficient government aid.
Yes!
Ships Log of the Black-Footed Ferret.
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I sailed in Gapa City, at Port Robert, And Landed. I rush into Kokopelli, and New Realivick.
Ship’s Log? This is Chronicles of Museica!
293- I’m in Museica, so I thought I should post here.
294-No, the Ship’s Logs storyline belongs on the Ship’s Logs thread! The Constitutional Convention is here right now!
295- post on the ships log, then.
Can’t we have a villain, like the Green Witch or something?
297-…Why?
I don’t know, I just like it.
Oh, and the Ship´s Log storyline can impinge upon the Chronicles of Museica thread when the events take place in Museica. Precedent has been established for this during the Freebooters´ Revolt.
Speaking of which, villains tend to establish themselves. We don´t need to make them up.
Mind if I join?
300-But should this happen during the Convention?
301-Yes!
302 – Okay! What are we doing?
We’re done writing the constitution, so it needs to be ratified by some Governing Muses! Any around?
304- I, Sir Ozlips, Governing Muser of Crraw, hereby ratify the proposed Constitution.
Huh? Governing Muses?
…Seriously, guys, I have no idea what is happening here. Please enlighten me.
How many GMs need to ratify?
307- Five. That’ll give us a majority.
306-I would read the Constitution, included here:
Article I.
Section 1. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a House of Commons, which shall consist of all citizens of Museica, excepting those who hold other public office.
Section 2. Any sentient being who has posted on at least one thread relating to Museica, read at least one thread of the Chronicles of Museica, and who has been in residence upon the Blog for at least thirty days, shall be considered a citizen of Museica, and thus eligible to sit in the House of Commons.
Section 3. The House of Commons, once established, shall select from among its members a Head of the Commons, who shall have the responsibility of overseeing the voting carried out by the House. No citizen may serve as the Head for a duration longer than six months.
Section 4. Any member of the House of Commons may propose a new legislation at any point in time. If the proposal receives a second, it shall be put to the full House. The duration of the voting time shall not exceed a week. At the end of the week, the Head of the Commons shall count the votes and act according to the general consensus. If the ayes/w00ts exceed the nays/mehs, the bill shall be made law: if vice versa, the bill shall be removed from consideration.
Section 5. The House of Commons shall hear any and all citizens’ grievances. If a plaintiff or defendant is unsatisfied with the verdict, en has the right to appeal to the Chief Justices. The House of Commons has the power to bring charges against any elected official, be it Prime Muser, Governing Muser, Chief Justice or Head of Commons. In the case of the Justice, a temporary Justice shall be elected by the House to try the defendant in case of an appeal to the Justices. In the case of the Head of Commons, a temporary Head shall be elected to preside over the case.
Article II.
»Section 1. The executive branch of The Nation of Museica resides in three supreme elected officials, known hereafter as Prime Musers, abbreviated to PMs. PMs must visit Museica threads at minimum once every two weeks, else they will be declared absent and the Head of the House of Commons may cast a ballot in their place.Prime Musers cannot serve for a duration of longer than six months, and are elected directly by the citizens of Museica. The voting may not last more then two weeks, and should be limited to one unless less then ten votes have been cast.
»Section 2. These PMs are elected by popular vote, and must meet the following criterion:
•A sentient being of high moral standard who has pledged en’s interest in the prosperity of Museica (A2§3)
•Been established as a citizen of Museica (see A1§2)
•Read and understood the entirety of the Constitution of Museica
»Section 3. PMs must take the following pledge upon election: “I do swear at this time to uphold the standards set forth in this constitution and its preamble, to work to strengthen the Nation of Museica and advance its standing within the cosmos of MuseBlog.â€
»Section 4. Prime Musers are elected to carry out duties concerning the laws and lands of Museica, most notably forming agencies intended to enforce rule or decree set forth by the House of Commons. Prime Musers hold emergency power in times of chaos.
»Section 5. Prime Musers may hold votes among themselves to veto legislature, the vote must be unanimous, which will then be reviewed by judges for constitutionality, and re-voted upon in the HoC. Laws vetoed will then pass only with a two thirds majority in the HoC.Section 6. Executive power over the transportation system, the space program, and the various industries shall be vested in the Science Prime Muser.
Section 7. Executive power over the museum system, the public library system, education, and the arts shall be vested in the Arts Prime Muser.
Section 8. Executive power over the medical system, the national park system, agriculture, the police force, and the social services shall be vested in the Life Prime Muser.
Section 9. Decisions relating to the domains of more than one Prime Muser, or relating to the international situation, must be voted on by the entire Council. A two-thirds majority (2 ayes/w00ts) is required to put the decision into action. The dissenting PM has the power to call a special vote of the House of Commons upon the decision. If the House vetoes it, it will not be put into action.
Article III-Th Judicial System
Section I: The Judicial Power of Museica should be vested in one Supreme Court made up of 3 Chief Justices. The Chief Justices try cases which have been tried already by the House of Commons, but the verdict is challenged. Also, the Chief Justices try all cases where the accused is an Ambassador, PM, or the HoHoC.
Section II: All cases are tried in this manner. Each Case has a Defendant, who may defend themselves or use a Lawyer. Each Case also has a Prosecutor, who is a Lawyer. Of the Three Justices, one runs the case, one decides the Verdict, and one doles out the punishments.
Section III: The Chief Justices also have the power to interpret the Constitution, and will clear it up for the House of Commons when it is disputed. In short, the Chief Justice’ s job is that of the Arbiter, solving disputes and judging cases of great import.
Article IV- The Powers of Museica
Section 1: The powers invested into the Nation of Museica by this document, and it’s rulers, are applicable only to the lands of the Nation of Museica and it’s territories.
Section 2: Land may be acquired by the Nation in exploratory voyages that have proclaimed their intentions to secure uninhabited territory for Museica.
Section 3: Foreign lands wishing to join with Museica as part of the Republic must hold elections, two thirds of which must pass in favor. Lands wishing to ally will only need the formal approval of the leaders of that land.
Section 4: This constitution has been built and written as a universal document, in hopes that all law and procedure necessary in the Museiverse can be found within it’s pages. All citizens of lands, domestic or foreign can claim the rights and freedoms as their own (As found in A5§2) .
Article V- Rights of the People
1. The House of Commons shall make no law regarding an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of comment upon any Museworld thread; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances.
2. A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the inhabitants to keep and bear Pies shall not be infringed by any governmental party, House of Commons, Prime Muser Council or otherwise, with the following exceptions:
a. By special order of the Chief Justices as penalty for a violent crime involving pastry. In this instance, the duration of the ban from pies shall not exceed Two Blog Years (Two Real Months).
b. By order of the Great And Powerful Administrators.
3. No Soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
4. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
5. No sentient Museican citizen shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of Pie War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against enself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
6. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by the House of Commons, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense. En shall also have the right to appeal the decision of the House and go to the Chief Justices.
7. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
8. The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny others retained by the people.
9. The powers not delegated specifically to the federal government are reserved to the people.
10. No governmental agency shall make any law discriminating against citizens on the basis of gender, race, belief, orientation or species.
And Article Six, on the Governing Musers:
Article VI.
1. Executive power over purely internal affairs of the various provinces shall be held by Governing Musers.
2. There shall be nine Governing Musers, one to govern each province, to wit: Kokopelli, Urania, Chad, Aeiou, Bo, Feather, Pwt, Crraw and Mimi.
3. Any act of a Governing Muser may be vetoed by a majority of Prime Musers, a majority of the House of Commons, or a majority of the Chief Justices. A veto may be overturned by a majority of Governing Musers.Article VII
Section 1. Marriage in the nation of Museica shall be defined as the legal joining of two or more individuals who are committed to each other. This joining shall take the form of an official Marriage License signed by a government authorized individual, two witnesses of voting age and sound mind, as well as all the individuals entering the Marriage Contract.
Section 2. In order to obtain a Marriage License, individuals must not be of close relation. In addition, the individuals must take a course on anger control.
Section 3. If a married individual wishes to marry an additional individual, all individuals currently in the Marriage Contract must sign the Marriage License. All individuals under the same Marriage Contract shall be treated equally by law.
Section 4. No distinction in law shall be made on the basis of sexuality, gender, polygamy, polyandry, race, political opinion, origin, or religion.
Section 5. No persons shall be forced into marriage against their will.
Section 6. Prior to adoption, fostering, or birth all individuals who shall be legal guardians of children shall take an elementary course in child care and first aid.
Section 7. Children and spouses shall not be subjected to emotional, physical, or sexual abuse.
Section 8. Children shall have the right to a name, nutrition, housing, recreation, medical services, education. Nor shall they be denied a wholesome environment intended to foster individual growth free from prejudice or intolerance. Whenever possible, this environment shall be with the child’s birth family. Should the family not be financially able to supply for their children they shall receive sufficient government aid.
GMs Signed: Feather (TMFA) and Craww (POSOC)!
We need three more GMs!
Do we even have three more GMs?
310- RtH (Chad) and zyviva (Kokopelli). We need one more.
I’ll be GM of Aeiou! Or Urania. Or Pwt. Or Mimi. Or Bo. Wait… Didn’t someone just get Bo? Aah, yes! Beatlesrocker was declared Bo GM earlier on this thread!
312- I think Aeiou is vacant.
Bookworm is Aeiou GM until the election.
I now claim the position of Aeiousian Governing Muser! I, Bookworm, ratify the Museican Constitution!
-THE BOOKWORM and Lurline
309 – Okay. *reads*
Can I be citizen? Or not? I catch on quickly enough…
Yes, Kokonilly, you are a citizen! (I think…)
317 – Works for me!
311- did they vote for it yet?
Can I be a GM?
320-I think Urania, Pwt, and Mimi are vacant!
Okay! I shall be GM of Urania! Hooray!
I now ratify the Constitution!
One question: Is every citizen automatically a member of the HoC, or are you automatically entitled to be a member for as long as you like if you want to?
Red-tailed HAWK
Every citizen is automatically a member!
324-Okay!
I, Red-tailed HAWK, Governing Muser of CHAD, hereby ratify the proposed Constitution.
Red-tailed HAWK
With Five Votes, We, The People of Museica Here-by Pass this Constitution!
With that, Could we Please have a list of who’s running for what?
I’m Running for Life.
We are running for life prime muser! Is it my imagination or has yviva (how do you pronounce that?) disagreed with every thing I’ve said so far ? didn’t know we where that bad! 287 do you mean you don’t like the entire thing of what was put forth or just the usage of the word lord. We like the word lord but if it is offensive we can replace it with prime musers *hopes it is as simple as all that* 288 *hits self* 289 we like it! 290 all rite… *shrug looks brave goes to quiet corner cries* declines comment between 291and 308 Bookworm & Lurline (309) is my “Aims and Responsibilities of the Government of museica to its people” out then? you know maybe we should have a separate thread for muser land?(what am I who have no position in museica doing here?)
TMFA, what do you mean “Running For Life”?
327-I’m a bit confused by your comment. I don’t think there needs to be a problem, everybody was in editing mode at that time. Maybe they were a little harsh, I don’t know…
Also, Museica and Muserland exist on the same thread because they are related, and don’t generally get enough traffic at the same time to require a different thread. It is my understanding that Muserland was formed when all of the prime muser spots were taken up in Museica. With the new Constitution now in place, they are called Governing Musers, and everything is more clearly explained, but since Muserland has been around for a while it has become an important part of the world. However, it is still related somewhat.
It has just occurred to me that the option of amending the Constitution is missing. Should it be in there?
Also, will the Constitution be extended to Muserland?
Red-tailed HAWK
328-He means Life Prime Muser. We’ve run into that problem before, where a person shortens “Life Prime Muser” to Life and people think they are running for a position they will hold for life
Red-tailed HAWK
330 – Oh. Good. I thought he was running for life.
331- that’s a good point. How long is a Term? how many Terms Can We serve?
332-According to the Constitution, Article 2, Section 1:
“Prime Musers cannot serve for a duration of longer than six months, and are elected directly by the citizens of Museica.”
I am assuming this means you can’t run again after that. So, 6 months I guess.
Red-tailed HAWK
333- Wait. 6 months? This is going to me a nightmare for the GAPAs if every six months we need an election.
ADMENDMENT ONE
A Prime Muser of Museica, If Position is Uncontested, May, With out any Reprocustions, Retain there position as long as no one else wants it. if some one else DOES want it, there is an Election
334-Well. Um… The reason we have it that PMs can only serve for 6 months is because we didn’t want them to start seeming like these all-powerful kings. I didn’t like the idea of only three PMs from the start, but everyone else agreed to go with the idea. Then the 6 month term came so they wouldn’t hold their extreme power forever. And everyone agreed to that. Now, you are saying you want an amendment (which was not authorized in the Constitution, as I said earlier). We’ve agreed on this, and we can’t go back on it now. I hoped there wouldn’t be a problem, considering everyone was supposed to read the Constitution carefully before approving.
Red-tailed HAWK
Wait… about the marriages thing… Do you not think it unlikely there will be another marriage between 2 Musers?
355- I did. And Didn’t you see the admendment Clause we wrote?
336- Rt-H and Miss Swann Still have to get married, don’t they?
New thread? We could start the elections!
337 – Yeah, they still havem]t been married yet!
New thread? What elections?
Oh, and please excuse any typos, my wrist is in a brace-cast thingyd.
327- I’m Zyviva (the curly thing on the z is just for show) pronounced zi-vee-vah.
I didn’t object to everythng, i just rephrased a little (ok, the whole thing) which i think was in the constitution.
329- we definatly had an article about amending the constitution some point…. Kokopelli will only ratify the constitution if it is confirmed that there is in fact a way to change it.
regarding the six months: I figured that that was the term but you could run for more terms, like a senator. I suppose our court could figure that bit out in six months. Let’s deal with it then, shall we?
Okay…so what do we have to do before the elections can start?
340- O.k. Yes,
341- Have the GAPAs Get us a new thread!
Gapas?
GAPAs?
[Continued in Part 8.]