Social-Democratic Party of Niploma
This article refers to a party in Niploma
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| Established | 2006 |
| Address | 21st Yale Way, Failegn |
| Political ideology | Social-Democracy. Critically named Centrist. |
| Real-Life Counterparts | Social-Democratic Party of Germany, UK Labour Party and UK Social-Democratic Party |
| Colours | Red or Orange |
| Party leader | Odhrán Torin |
| Party president | Cadhla Buckley |
| Motto | Niploma's Choice |
The Social-Democratic Party of Niploma (occasionaly named 'Social-Democrats' or 'SDP') is the official continuation of the Socialist Internationalist Party (SIP) (which has ruled continually for 48 years and for one year in Coalition). Therefore, much of SIP's values and members are carried on. Those who did not agree with the move left to the more left wing Niplomian Labour Party or more right wing Libertarian Reform Party.
Ideology & Politics
The Social-Democrats are a typical centre-left party. Economically it is in favour of a heavily controlled free-market. General economics also include a level tax rate of 50-70% with spending favouring Education, Law & Order and Social Welfare.
Due to the continual move to the centre political platform in its previous incarnation SIP throughout the 1980s and 1990s the Social Democrats have a lost support base. Most of their support comes from the educated middle-class who can sympathise with their views, moderate authotarians who do not want to side with right-wingers and the typical 'working-class'. Due to its more central policies it is believed the Social-Democrats have now lost all confidence in the public and will remain a 100-150 seat third-party. This distresses many previous supporters of SIP/SD who believed its excellent running of Niploma for several decades should be noticed.
Socially the Social-Democrats are moderately 'right-wing' (authortarian) although the party argues it is 'centrist in social matters'. Regardless, they hold several liberal beliefs. The Social-Democrats are pro-abortion and gay marriage. However, their other beliefs are more noticed. Their social spending favours Law & Order more than their political rivals (Libertarian Reform Party). They have also supported less respect for what opponents aregue as civil rights such as ID Cards, overlooking a huge amount surveillance and internet police.
Demise before Beginning
Previous SIP was a long-running governing party but the creation of SDP could simply create a third-party. The inclusion of authortarian leanings, too long in Governance and disconnection with the electorate has spelt disaster for the SDP ship prior to launch. Indeed, current polls project SDP could have a mere 150 seats in the new 700 seat Democratic House. Some SDP supporters call this unfair. Indeed, PM Torin has led a crusade towards economic glory in Niploma and suceeded. Under Torin GDP is projected to exceed to $35,000 - under Robert it peaked $21,000. Under Torin SIP allowed enviromental spending to suceed and all together SIP has produced legends such as Alsandair Healey. Regardless, there is no more than a slight hope SDP could win the election.
Current Party Manifesto
The SDP's recent Manifesto is in respect to the upcoming election. It is titled Niploma's Choice: A Social-Democratic Reformed Government. The general theme was of a 'new start' and relieving socialism and embracing social-democracy. Below are some of the more general promises:
- Hard on Crime
Torin and his Cabinet promise to help create a safer Niploma. They (fairly) argue that under rivals Libertarian Reform Party crime will rise.
- Solve the Southern Seperatist Movement via Democracy
As quoted, 'Although against a Republic the new SDP promises to enrole more powers to the Southern Niploma Assembly if democracy is ensured in southern-Niploma. We will never give into terrorists, together lets give them a clear message, It's Democracy not violence.
- Keep Progressive Tax-Refunds
As quoted, Under the new SDP we will continue responsible tax-refunds ensuring you are payed back what you are due from the state. If the Department don't spend it, you'll recieve it.
- We Know Governance
The SDP has continually controlled government for almost fifty years. It can boast a supreme track record.
- Social Democracy - Not Socialism
As quoted, 'If you elect me towards being PM I will continue reforms to ensure we work together towards capitalism. At the end of this long road I hope we will have a strong and prosperous country where it is both the rich and poor who excel. Social-Democracy is the new SDP theme'.
The SDP was picked up on its usagae of 'new' before SDP in several cases. It is believed it is another attempt of the parties to distance itself from its socialist past.
