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'''The Holy Socialist Republic of Constantinopolis''' is a massive, economically powerful nation, proud of its prosperous socialist system and strong democratic tradition. Constantinopolis also has a rich history; in modern times, it is one of the founding members of the [[Coalition of Anti-Capitalist Economies]]. | '''The Holy Socialist Republic of Constantinopolis''' is a massive, economically powerful nation, proud of its prosperous socialist system and strong democratic tradition. Constantinopolis also has a rich history; in modern times, it is one of the founding members of the [[Coalition of Anti-Capitalist Economies]]. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
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| + | == Politics == | ||
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| + | For over 60 years, the major political parties in Constantinopolis have been the [[Communist Party of Constantinopolis|Communist Party]], the [[Socialist Party of Constantinopolis|Socialist Party]] and the [[Christian Socialist Party of Constantinopolis|Christian Socialist Party]]. The Communist and Socialist parties are the two main contenders in national elections, with the Christian Socialist Party being a third force that often enters coalition governments with either one of the two main parties. | ||
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| + | Constantinopolis also has a significant number of minor parties. The largest of these are the [[Green Movement of Constantinopolis|Green Movement]], the [[Anarchist League of Constantinopolis|Anarchist League]] and the [[Social Democrat Party of Constantinopolis|Social Democrat Party]]. The Anarchist League is widely seen as representing the "extreme left", while the Social Democrats are the "extreme right". | ||
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| + | The results of the most recent national elections (held in 2002) are as follows: | ||
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| + | <table border=0 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=2 width=95%> | ||
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| + | <tr> | ||
| + | <th width=10%> Party | ||
| + | <th width=10%> Leader(s) | ||
| + | <th width=65%> Description | ||
| + | <th width=7%> Percentage of votes | ||
| + | <th width=8%> Seats in the Assembly | ||
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| + | <tr bgcolor=#FF9999> | ||
| + | <td> [[Communist Party of Constantinopolis|Communist Party]] | ||
| + | <td> [[Alexander Nikolaev]] | ||
| + | <td> The Communist Party of Constantinopolis is the oldest political party in the country. It was formed in 1918 (through the fusion of several communist, socialist and trade unionist revolutionary groups), and it was the main driving force behind the 1921 revolution. The stated aim of the Communist Party is to build a communist society. It supports the current socialist system, but also wishes to implement the slow "withering away" of the state. The communists represent the "left-wing" of politics in Constantinopolis, and they have won the elections of 2002. They formed a coalition government with the Green Movement. | ||
| + | <td align=center> 46% | ||
| + | <td align=center> 93 | ||
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| + | <tr bgcolor=#FFAA44> | ||
| + | <td> [[Socialist Party of Constantinopolis|Socialist Party]] | ||
| + | <td> [[]] | ||
| + | <td> The Socialist Party has been in power for most of the 20th century. While the communists have been responsible for the majority of changes and reforms, the socialists have maintained stability and prosperity in between the periods of change. The Socialist Party supports the current system and has no desire to move beyond socialism; it sees the goals of the communists as unnecessary at best and unrealistic at worst. The socialists represent the "right-wing" of politics in Constantinopolis, and they are currently the main opposition party to the Communist government. | ||
| + | <td align=center> 27% | ||
| + | <td align=center> 55 | ||
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| + | <tr bgcolor=#CCAAFF> | ||
| + | <td> [[Christian Socialist Party of Constantinopolis|Christian Socialist Party]] | ||
| + | <td> [[]] | ||
| + | <td> The Christian Socialists have basically the same economic platform as the Socialist Party. However, they distinguish themselves from both the socialists and the communists through their policy on social issues. The Christian Socialists propose the abolition of same-sex marriage, the re-criminalization of soft drugs, and more state support for established religion and family values. They are currently the second-largest opposition party, after the socialists. | ||
| + | <td align=center> 12% | ||
| + | <td align=center> 24 | ||
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| + | <tr bgcolor=#99FF99> | ||
| + | <td> [[Green Movement of Constantinopolis|Green Movement]] | ||
| + | <td> [[]] | ||
| + | <td> The Green Movement defines itself as an environmentalist socialist party. Its economic policy is roughly centrist (in between the socialists and the communists), but it distinguishes itself through its advocacy for much stronger environmental protection and the full implementation of clean energy sources. The greens are the coalition partners of the communists in the current government. | ||
| + | <td align=center> 8% | ||
| + | <td align=center> 16 | ||
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| + | <tr bgcolor=#CCCCCC> | ||
| + | <td> [[Anarchist League of Constantinopolis|Anarchist League]] | ||
| + | <td> [[]] | ||
| + | <td> The Anarchist League is probably best defined by its slogan, "Communism Now!". The anarchists share the same goals as the communists, but want to see them achieved immediately, as opposed to some indefinite point in the future. Therefore, they advocate the complete abolition of the government - as well as personal property - as soon as possible. They represent the extreme left of politics in Constantinopolis. | ||
| + | <td align=center> 3.1% | ||
| + | <td align=center> 3 | ||
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| + | <td> [[Social Democrat Party of Constantinopolis|Social Democrat Party]] | ||
| + | <td> [[]] | ||
| + | <td> The Social Democrat Party is the last remnant of the old pro-capitalist parties that existed in the years following the 1921 revolution. The Social Democrats advocate the re-introduction of (limited) private property over the means of production, which they hope to moderate with a strong welfare state. They obviously represent the extreme right of politics in Constantinopolis. | ||
| + | <td align=center> 2.5% | ||
| + | <td align=center> 2 | ||
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| + | </table> | ||
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| + | (the remaining 1.4% of the vote went to many other smaller parties) | ||
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| + | == Economy == | ||
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| + | Gross Domestic Product: $116 trillion <br> | ||
| + | GDP Per Capita: $31,000 | ||
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| + | ''More info coming soon.'' | ||
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| + | ==Religion== | ||
| + | ''More info coming soon.'' | ||
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| + | == Culture == | ||
| + | ''More info coming soon.'' | ||
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| + | ==Social issues== | ||
''More info coming soon.'' | ''More info coming soon.'' | ||
Revision as of 10:32, 13 October 2004
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| Flag of Constantinopolis | |
| Motto: Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. (-- Albert Einstein) | |
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| Region | The Christian Communist Union |
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| Capital | Byzantium |
| Official Language(s) | Greek, Russian, English |
| Leader | Chairman Alexander Nikolaev |
| Population | 3.7 billion + |
| Currency | socialist credit |
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The Holy Socialist Republic of Constantinopolis is a massive, economically powerful nation, proud of its prosperous socialist system and strong democratic tradition. Constantinopolis also has a rich history; in modern times, it is one of the founding members of the Coalition of Anti-Capitalist Economies.
More info coming soon.
History
More info coming soon.
Politics
For over 60 years, the major political parties in Constantinopolis have been the Communist Party, the Socialist Party and the Christian Socialist Party. The Communist and Socialist parties are the two main contenders in national elections, with the Christian Socialist Party being a third force that often enters coalition governments with either one of the two main parties.
Constantinopolis also has a significant number of minor parties. The largest of these are the Green Movement, the Anarchist League and the Social Democrat Party. The Anarchist League is widely seen as representing the "extreme left", while the Social Democrats are the "extreme right".
The results of the most recent national elections (held in 2002) are as follows:
| Party | Leader(s) | Description | Percentage of votes | Seats in the Assembly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Party | Alexander Nikolaev | The Communist Party of Constantinopolis is the oldest political party in the country. It was formed in 1918 (through the fusion of several communist, socialist and trade unionist revolutionary groups), and it was the main driving force behind the 1921 revolution. The stated aim of the Communist Party is to build a communist society. It supports the current socialist system, but also wishes to implement the slow "withering away" of the state. The communists represent the "left-wing" of politics in Constantinopolis, and they have won the elections of 2002. They formed a coalition government with the Green Movement. | 46% | 93 |
| Socialist Party | [[]] | The Socialist Party has been in power for most of the 20th century. While the communists have been responsible for the majority of changes and reforms, the socialists have maintained stability and prosperity in between the periods of change. The Socialist Party supports the current system and has no desire to move beyond socialism; it sees the goals of the communists as unnecessary at best and unrealistic at worst. The socialists represent the "right-wing" of politics in Constantinopolis, and they are currently the main opposition party to the Communist government. | 27% | 55 |
| Christian Socialist Party | [[]] | The Christian Socialists have basically the same economic platform as the Socialist Party. However, they distinguish themselves from both the socialists and the communists through their policy on social issues. The Christian Socialists propose the abolition of same-sex marriage, the re-criminalization of soft drugs, and more state support for established religion and family values. They are currently the second-largest opposition party, after the socialists. | 12% | 24 |
| Green Movement | [[]] | The Green Movement defines itself as an environmentalist socialist party. Its economic policy is roughly centrist (in between the socialists and the communists), but it distinguishes itself through its advocacy for much stronger environmental protection and the full implementation of clean energy sources. The greens are the coalition partners of the communists in the current government. | 8% | 16 |
| Anarchist League | [[]] | The Anarchist League is probably best defined by its slogan, "Communism Now!". The anarchists share the same goals as the communists, but want to see them achieved immediately, as opposed to some indefinite point in the future. Therefore, they advocate the complete abolition of the government - as well as personal property - as soon as possible. They represent the extreme left of politics in Constantinopolis. | 3.1% | 3 |
| Social Democrat Party | [[]] | The Social Democrat Party is the last remnant of the old pro-capitalist parties that existed in the years following the 1921 revolution. The Social Democrats advocate the re-introduction of (limited) private property over the means of production, which they hope to moderate with a strong welfare state. They obviously represent the extreme right of politics in Constantinopolis. | 2.5% | 2 |
(the remaining 1.4% of the vote went to many other smaller parties)
Economy
Gross Domestic Product: $116 trillion
GDP Per Capita: $31,000
More info coming soon.
Religion
More info coming soon.
Culture
More info coming soon.
Social issues
More info coming soon.
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