Democratic Party of Niploma
This article refers to a party in Niploma
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| Established | 2006 |
| Ideology | Capitalism, Liberalism, Neo-Liberalism and Centrism |
| Colours | Blue and Yellow |
| Party Leader and Interim President | Howard Dean |
| Representation | 0/750 Democratic House. 0/200 Senate. |
| Motto | Taking Niploma Further |
The Democratic Party (registered name: Democratic Party of Niploma casual referance: Democrats) is the most capitalistic of all political parties in Niploma. It is neoliberal, internationalist and socially centrist.
Ideology
The Democrats believe that whatever the business or institution the 'private sector will save it'. Therefore, the party is pro-privatisation. Yet, some interior Democrats have said they are misinterpreted on the quote and defend the party's economic beliefs explaining that several institutions would remain public owned - such as the Police and Healthcare System.
The Democrats believe in further economic freedoms - such as severe tax breaks. The party would make severe cuts to several Government sectors by selling off many sectors to the private industry. The Democrats say this will 'enhance and further Niploma's economic and social interests'. The money would, controversially, not be returned in tax benefits or cuts but instead be put towards the commerce sector. Democrats defend this saying that citizens would have their money returned through a strong economy via wages. Interestingly the Democrats promise to 'never' cut Social Welfare or Equality spending and may even increase it.
As a liberal party the Democrats value personal freedoms. They oppose the interuption of private lifes (especially through the police). Indeed, together with their support for the Social and Equality departments, the Democrats have supported further political freedoms - such as greatder independence in Bhumerick and the decentralization of authority. Democrats recently started two strong campaigns, 'Democracy in Bhumerick' and 'End Homophobia in Niploma'.
The Democrats support Niploma's creation of a nuclear 'deterrant' under the terms that it would never be used in agression. The party strongly favours the UN and the greater region. Controversially the party declared it will always support the use of international forces if used to defend democracy and peace.
History
The party was formed in a casual split from Grand Conservative members who were disregarded in the facist Niploma First coalition. Together with this several Libertarian Reform Party members also joined. A lone Deputy of the Social-Democrats, Jade Kelly, also joined the party. By 2006 all the spliters officialy left their original parties in time for the upcoming election.
Howard Dean
Dean, born 1939, is a senior politician in Niploma. Originally a Councillor in Failegn he became a Deputy under the ticket, 'Failegn's Responsible Choice'. He stood as an Independent Deputy - Niploma's first. By 1988 Dean had sat through two seatings in the Democratic House and resigned to the newly created Libertarian Reform Party to become a Senator. After winning twice as Senator he left his seat to become leader of the Democratic Party. He promised to re-stand election in Rhorn as a constituency based Deputy. Dean is noted for his moderate and fair social beliefs that tie in with capitalistic economic beliefs. Although a strong capitalist he has gathered respect from many Niplomians due to his political work throughout the ages and, more recently, several small charity events.
Flag
The Democrats are the first party to use a flag as their logo. The flag shows a defended planet which appears smart and united. It is engulfed and surrounded by blue - the international sign of business and capitalism.
Elections
The Democrats have only entered one election - the local elections in Rhorn where the coupled with a traditional and populist party. Although Rhorn is a comfortable economic-liberal city the Democrats still won a sizeable majority.
In the upcoming election the party is currently aiming to win at least three constituencies along with up to thirty popular seats. Howard Dean, the party's Leader, declared that 'a sizeable number of seats would put us in a comfortable area to negotiate a coalition'.
After the election a Coalition Government is likely to be formed and the Democrats are open to the Social-Democratic Party of Niploma the Green Party of Niploma and, especially, the Libertarian Reform Party - of which they have a close relationship.
