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| '''Political ideology''' || [[Libertarianism]], [[Liberalism]], [[Reform]], liberal-Conservatism and [[Capitalism]].
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| '''Political ideology''' || [[wikipedia:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]], [[Reform]] and [[Wikipedia:Conservatism|Conservatism]].
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| '''Real-Life Counterparts''' || US Democratic Party, US Libertarian Party, UK Liberal Democrats and (although barely) Liberal Party of Australia
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==Introduction==
 
  
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Formed in 1985 from ex Grand Conservative Party Deputies the LRP (or ''Reform Party'') wanted to be a strong Libertarian party that could evolve Niploma into a safe, welcoming and thriving country. Several Deputies and Senators joined the new party and within five years they had become a major party. Now and for almosat fifteen years they have been in strong opposition. In the forthcoming [[15th Niplomian General Election]] they are believed to win the most seats in both the Senate and the Democratic House.
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Formed in 1985 from several dissident Grand Conservative Party Deputies (members of Niploma's main chamber: the ''Democratic House'') and Senators with the intent of creating 'not just economic freedom but social too...so to ensure Niploma can free itself from the hand of one-party-socialism'. The '''Libetarian Reform Party''' (Libertarians, Liberterian Reformers/Reformists or LRP) formed a short-term-coalition government in 2006 and supplied the Prime Minister with David McKibben. The coalition fell apart and an early election was called with the Libertarian Reformists polling badly. The party was excluded from the government coalition and instead returns '''198''' and '''56''' Deputies and Senators (of 800 and 200) in total as the ''official opposition''.
  
 
==Policies==
 
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Given the information from several party manifestos and speeches the Niplomian press and citizens have derrived the general overview of the Libertarian Reform Party. First and foremost it is ''libertarian''. It supports excessive freedoms, both socially and economically. Upon creation the party motto was, 'The freer the market, the freer the people.'. Members of the LRP support huge tax cuts and promote a true capitalist economy although it should be noted they oppose a completly free economy (aka 'laissez-faire) as it would be, 'unfair upon local Niplomian businesses.' As libertarians they fully support social rights too and fully oppose the death penalty and excessive survaillence of citizens. In addition they support gay rights and take the 'pro-choice' arguement in abortion.
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The party has long put together the key ideology of [[wikipedia:libertarianism|libertarianism]] with what is known as 'Niplomian Reform'.  
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In referance to spending the LRP supports cuts in Law & Order spending along with cuts in Defence. It also supports cuts in social welfare. It would plan to give all this money back as 'credit for their service'. Along with the ruling People's Coalition they support no particular religion and believe in everyone's own right over religion. LRP is against devolution and is 'loyalist' in southern-Niplomian politics.
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Finally, LRP holds several 'reforming' points. These aspects of the party's beliefs would radically overhaul Niploma. These include removing the PM as head of state and only as head of government/legislature. Instead the LRP supports the election of a 'President'. However, they are split over what power the President would hold. Other points include a proportionally elected senate - possibly as this would boost LRP numbers - and the removal of Niploma from the United Nations.
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There are several branches within the party ranging from economical left '''Red Fox''' populists to the traditional conservatives typically named '''Traditionals'''. It is, however, the '''Libertarians & Reformers''' who form over 70% of the party base.
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The '''Libertarians & Reformers''' have ran the party since the start. They are free-marketers but favour protectionism; socially they hold liberal views. However, as of recent years the party has moved to more socially centrist line with the [[Green Party of Niploma]], [[Niplomian Labour Party]] and, to a lesser extent, the [[Liberal-Gaelic Alliance]] dictating liberal politics in [[Niploma]]. Although liberal in views the '''Libertarians & Reformers''' are almost all wary of southern seperatists. For a party that favours decentralized Government it is odd that most party members are against a devolved Government in southern Niploma. Yet, many are slowly drifting towards the line of moderacy rathern than unionism and favouring the [[Southern Niploma Assembly]] with few, if any, powers.
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The second largest grouping are the '''Traditionals'''. This grouping is mostly from drifters from the ex-'''Grand Conservative Party'''. Although the LRP is economically right wing the '''Traditionals''' are both socially right and economically right wing. They favour the abolishment of social welfare apart for the very poor and the advancement of big business across Niploma. They favour solving the 'southern problem' by encouraging the rich and large business to move there and ergo Niplomise the area. Socially they are pretty much centre-right favouring allowing gays to be recougnised under the law as partners but not in a marriage. They are not fully against abortion but rather favour moving the abortion limit to twelve weeks. Although the Libertarians & Reforms may differ from the Traditionals the two consistently agree and allow a moderate party line favouring all political groupings.
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The smallest, but still important, grouping are the '''Red Fox Populists'''. The Red Fox's are a rural grouping and are cited as populist due to favouring of farmers. Although occasionally ridiculed for their leftist tendancies they have become evermore useful for ensuring the LRP win over left-wing rural areas. Politically the grouping favours traditional values in Niploma coupled with economic and socially left-wing views. Their most important support group are farmers to whom they ensure great help will be given in the names of commerce funding and greater tax-cuts for farmers. Supporters claim the LRP could lose up to '''5%''' of their support without the '''Red Fox Populists'''. In addition they would drastically isolate themselves as capitalists in a social-democratic country. The LRP consistently places these members in rural constituencies and on rurual councils to ensure the LRP has a good image amongst the rural workers and farmers.
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David McKibben has ran the party since 1992 after the interim leader Martin McDonald stepped down. He is a famous politician both in Niploma and abroad due to his fiery speeches and continued leadership. McKibben was a member of the now-defunct Liberal Party (now effectively part of the [[Liberal-Gaelic Alliance]]) before joining the also defunct Grand Conservative Party. He was elected in the 1981 election as a youthful Deputy. He then left the party in 1985 and joined the LRP. From there he became well-known as possibly the most convincing Deputy the LRP had. His consistent hard-line speeches against the Government began the rolling snowball of support for the LRP simply as an anti-Government party. In 1992 he was narrowly elected as party leader and has retained the position since.
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As of 2000 his politics have drifted to what is normally called 'centrist' in politics. His social beliefs have always been kept quiet - he is a devout Roman Catholic - and so have his enviromental views. Nethertheless many Niplomians would rather see him in office than any [[Social-Democratic Party of Niploma]] man. McKibben has been criticised quite often (even by LRP Deputies) for being too agressive. Indeed, McKibben made insulting remarks towards ex-PM Robert regarding his dress and apperance. However, this agressive stance has lead some of the electorate to support him for being a 'one-of-a-kind' strong liberal.
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The most recent party manifesto is '''Sensible Government for Niploma''' subtitled with the party motto, ''Freedom for Niploma''. It is believed McKibben wrote most of it and is the most centrist manifesto as of yet. However, it is still a Liberal piece of literature - both socially and economically.
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It outlined several key party policies with the main being:
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*New Government
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''A direct hit at the ex-SIP and [[Social-Democratic Party of Niploma]] and ruling them out of any coalition under LRP rule.''
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*Economic Freedom
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Generally speaking the party favours strong economic freedom, lower taxes, 'the right to do as you wish without infringing on the rights of others', centralisation of power (with rejection of federalism/autonomy for Bhumerick - Niploma's southernmost area) and numerous reform proposals. The 'Niplomian Reform' proposals are what the party describes as 'Niploma needing if it is ever to advance'. Namely the reforms include the election of a President as Head of State, abolition of the Senate, introduction of capitalism (already completed under the [[Social-Democratic Party of Niploma|Social Democrats]] and continued during McKibben's term. Now seen as a common policy between the two main parties.) and leaving the United Nations as soon as possible. The party has favoured (and implemented) high defence spending so to ensure an 'international presence'.
  
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''Severe tax breaks in Defence, Law & Order and, controversially, Social Welfare/Equality. Along with returning this money as tax breaks the LRP also ensures a free market and a Government sponsored Niplomian Stock Exchange. If so Niploma would be a typical capitalistic country.''
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''End Govt. corruption, losen ties with Anumist Alliance, referundem on UN and an elected President as a possible.''
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The party has become known for its interior informal branches of which members identify themselves with. The largest are the ''Liberterian Reformers'' (70% of party) whose polcies are exact, or similiar to, those above. The second largest grouping are the ''Traditionals'' (20%) who favour right wing economics as lifted above yet ''oppose'' personal freedom and ''favour'' conservatism. Traditionalists label themselves as conservative. The final branch are the ''Fox Populists'' (10%) (named after the national animal - Niplomian Fox) who represent the LRP in the countryside. The group favours help for agricultural businesses and ensuring traditional countryside techniques and values remain.
  
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==McKibben & the Libertarian Reformers today==
  
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''Favouring a Mayor and Council for every city and a possible regional government system.''
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David McKibben has ran the party since 1992 after the interim leader Martin McDonald stepped down. He is a famous politician both in Niploma and abroad due to his fiery speeches and continued leadership. McKibben was a member of the now-defunct Liberal Party (now effectively part of the [[Liberal-Gaelic Alliance]]) before joining the also defunct Grand Conservative Party (whose members formed the LRP). He was elected in the 1981 election as a youthful Grand Conservative Deputy. He then left the party in 1985 and joined the LRP. From there he became well-known as possibly the most convincing Deputy the LRP had in a time where [[Social-Democratic Party of Niploma|SIP]] dominated the political scene. His consistent hard-line speeches against the Government began the rolling snowball of support for the LRP simply as, what he termed, the 'anti-Government and pro-Niploma party'. In 1992 an interior election to find a party leader was won by McKibben whom narrowly beat Martin McDonald. McDonald continues as a Senator today and represents the traditional wing of the party as described above.
  
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Other points hinted at a more centre views social policy and at agreeing with a coalition with the [[Democratic Party of Niploma]], [[Green Party of Niploma]] and [[Liberal-Gaelic Alliance]].
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McKibben led the LRP from strength to strength and, by using influence in the media and business world, had LRP views put across as often as possible. With such publicity the LRP rose up the political spectre and, by the mid 1990s, was a credible governing party. By 2000 McKibben's LRP was a strong opposition and McKibben gained a reputation as a 'Liberal-minded Deputy with a sting in his tail' which the ''Niplomian Times'' noted him as. In 2006 the LRP was elected into government as part of a coalition. The coalition collapsed with [[Niplomian Labour Party|Labour]] and the [[Green party of Niploma|Greens]] citing McKibben as 'too agressive to do deals with...the government collapsed under his dictatored rule'. The once favoured and, perhaps, highly admired McKibben retreated from politics and took the LRP with him. Although still leader of the party it is expected that one the current election finishes the LRP will have a new leader and try to re-formulate the LRP's tactics. Nonetheless, McKibben is accepted as, probably, the key reason why the Liberterian Reforms ever reached the point at which they are up to now.

Latest revision as of 12:26, 11 February 2007

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Libertarian Reform Party
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Established 1985
Address
3, 6th Street, Failegn
Political ideology Libertarianism, Reform and Conservatism.
Colours Gold or Blue (to a lesser extent)
Party leader David McKibben
Party president Siobhan Clenghan
Motto New Start for Niploma


Formed in 1985 from several dissident Grand Conservative Party Deputies (members of Niploma's main chamber: the Democratic House) and Senators with the intent of creating 'not just economic freedom but social too...so to ensure Niploma can free itself from the hand of one-party-socialism'. The Libetarian Reform Party (Libertarians, Liberterian Reformers/Reformists or LRP) formed a short-term-coalition government in 2006 and supplied the Prime Minister with David McKibben. The coalition fell apart and an early election was called with the Libertarian Reformists polling badly. The party was excluded from the government coalition and instead returns 198 and 56 Deputies and Senators (of 800 and 200) in total as the official opposition.

Policies

The party has long put together the key ideology of libertarianism with what is known as 'Niplomian Reform'.

Generally speaking the party favours strong economic freedom, lower taxes, 'the right to do as you wish without infringing on the rights of others', centralisation of power (with rejection of federalism/autonomy for Bhumerick - Niploma's southernmost area) and numerous reform proposals. The 'Niplomian Reform' proposals are what the party describes as 'Niploma needing if it is ever to advance'. Namely the reforms include the election of a President as Head of State, abolition of the Senate, introduction of capitalism (already completed under the Social Democrats and continued during McKibben's term. Now seen as a common policy between the two main parties.) and leaving the United Nations as soon as possible. The party has favoured (and implemented) high defence spending so to ensure an 'international presence'.

Informal Branches

The party has become known for its interior informal branches of which members identify themselves with. The largest are the Liberterian Reformers (70% of party) whose polcies are exact, or similiar to, those above. The second largest grouping are the Traditionals (20%) who favour right wing economics as lifted above yet oppose personal freedom and favour conservatism. Traditionalists label themselves as conservative. The final branch are the Fox Populists (10%) (named after the national animal - Niplomian Fox) who represent the LRP in the countryside. The group favours help for agricultural businesses and ensuring traditional countryside techniques and values remain.

McKibben & the Libertarian Reformers today

David McKibben has ran the party since 1992 after the interim leader Martin McDonald stepped down. He is a famous politician both in Niploma and abroad due to his fiery speeches and continued leadership. McKibben was a member of the now-defunct Liberal Party (now effectively part of the Liberal-Gaelic Alliance) before joining the also defunct Grand Conservative Party (whose members formed the LRP). He was elected in the 1981 election as a youthful Grand Conservative Deputy. He then left the party in 1985 and joined the LRP. From there he became well-known as possibly the most convincing Deputy the LRP had in a time where SIP dominated the political scene. His consistent hard-line speeches against the Government began the rolling snowball of support for the LRP simply as, what he termed, the 'anti-Government and pro-Niploma party'. In 1992 an interior election to find a party leader was won by McKibben whom narrowly beat Martin McDonald. McDonald continues as a Senator today and represents the traditional wing of the party as described above.

McKibben led the LRP from strength to strength and, by using influence in the media and business world, had LRP views put across as often as possible. With such publicity the LRP rose up the political spectre and, by the mid 1990s, was a credible governing party. By 2000 McKibben's LRP was a strong opposition and McKibben gained a reputation as a 'Liberal-minded Deputy with a sting in his tail' which the Niplomian Times noted him as. In 2006 the LRP was elected into government as part of a coalition. The coalition collapsed with Labour and the Greens citing McKibben as 'too agressive to do deals with...the government collapsed under his dictatored rule'. The once favoured and, perhaps, highly admired McKibben retreated from politics and took the LRP with him. Although still leader of the party it is expected that one the current election finishes the LRP will have a new leader and try to re-formulate the LRP's tactics. Nonetheless, McKibben is accepted as, probably, the key reason why the Liberterian Reforms ever reached the point at which they are up to now.

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