Owfism

=Influences= =Beliefs=

Governmental Views

 * -| Government System =

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My governmental system is that of democratic republicanism, believing that it should be implemented worldwide, even if it is not perfect and never will be, it is better than all the other we have tried in this world.

I believe that we should upgrade democracy into a form of Semi-Direct Democracy, where there are still parliamentary elections, however citizens initiatives and referendums will be recognized as a viable tool of political change within the country. I also reject things like compulsory voting, although turnout should ideally be high.

I believe in a parliamentary system over a presidential system, as not only does a parliament (ideally bicameral) serve as a better representative of the people, it also allows for coalition governments and multi-party systems and there isn't a partisan feud between supporters of one person and supporters of another (like in a presidential system).


 * -| Decentralization of Power =

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I support the decentralization of power through things like federalism, believing that overall federalism has proven to be better than unitarianism and this is because of the fact that through federalism we can have  decentralization of power, meaning that the national government won't be the main power but rather power will be split between localities, states and the federal government and through federalism we can allow for a bigger emphasis on  local issues, due to the fact that the government (especially in larger countries) just wouldn't be able to handle all issues in an unitary state and federalism actually makes separatist movements less likely to happen, due to autonomy.
 * -| Freedom of Speech =

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I consider myself a free speech advocate. I believe that everyone has the right to their own opinion and to say whatever they want, although I believe that there should be a certain limit(s), as the saying goes: "Your right to swing your arms ends where another man's nose begins." The limit that would prevent my free speech from being considered absolute is similar to the one said in that statement, except its about speech and not arms. Big tech companies should tolerate most political views, although there is also a limit to this, such as when it comes to calls of violence (that isn't just venting/coping) and supremacist views. However, things like politically incorrect jokes should be allowed, despite my socially progressive views, as they're just jokes and if they're unfunny they will just (ideally) not be relevant.

I also believe that there needs to be freedom of press, with there being independent media and media competition that will be secured through not just government but also through co-operatives, which will be more encouraged in my society along with an independent-covering, state-owned media company (despite me appearing as a neolib). I also support whistleblowers, believing in the declassification of documents that are not of national security importance (regarding things like aliens, ancient civilizations etc.) not just to put the  conspiracy theories to rest, but so that the truth can be heard.

Economic Views

 * -| Economics =

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When it comes to economics, I personally believe that New Keynesianism is the right economic system, believing that it is an improved version of Neo-Classical economics, as such I synthesize the beliefs of the Chicagoan and Keynesian schools, in order to create a better economic system that is helpful for not just people, but also government and corporations.
 * -| Taxation =

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When it comes to the issue of taxes, I believe that taxation overall should not be excessive, however I recognize it as a necessity if we want to get things like infrastructure development going. As such, while I support abolition of things like income taxes, I also believe in the implementation of a land value tax, along with it there would also be pigovian taxes, such as an ecological tax and sin taxes, which will serve as ways to accumulate revenue for the government, with another non-tax way being  social wealth funds.
 * -| Trusts =

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When it comes to big companies, such as in the technology & banking sectors, I believe that the government should have a 15% stake in them, in this case the government being a representative of the employee, through something known as employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). The reason why this is the case is because these just cannot be busted, as they're natural monopolies but at the same time they can't just be nationalized like that. This will allow for public private partnerships to develop, which will serve to the benefit of not just the government and corporations but also to the people.

In the case of, for example, public transportation & electricity and other such examples however, I believe that they need to be nationalized and put under state control, as these are natural monopolies that can be easily nationalized and are of utmost importance to the people, while public transportation and electricity are not the only ones I would like to nationalize as said previously. In general, I want to nationalize monopolized sectors of utmost importance to the people.

However, when a company isn't a natural monopoly (but still a monopoly), meaning that there won't be a public private partnership (p3s) or a full-on nationalization, the best solution would be to have trust busting, meaning that the monopoly will be divided up into many companies, with the CEO of the main company not allowed to have shares of stock within the new companies. This will allow for economic competition to truly spring up, as the existence of that company went against the ideals of a market economy.
 * -| Markets =

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I am in favor of capitalism and a market economy, meaning that there is economic competition and private corporations are allowed to operate, however this isn't to say there won't be some government regulation and I reject laissez-faire capitalism, believing there should be welfare programs, which will be talked about in the next section.
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When it comes to the welfare state, I believe that it should be reformed in order to not put that much of a strain on the government through welfare leeches while at the same time not just throwing poor people away, believing that while welfare may have help leeches (which is a bad thing) it can be good in actually helping poor people getting up the ladder and into the  middle class and then beyond, to riches. Welfare serves as a stepping stone towards a prosperous future (for poor people), and this is how it should be, welfare must be made smart.

As such, I believe in the implementation of negative income tax (NIT) as a way to reform welfare and to better help actual poor people get up the social ladder and not just leeches looking for money. Along with a negative income tax, I also support the creation of workfare, meaning that welfare will only apply to working people, reducing the cost of welfare for the government and ensuring that more people get jobs (at least until the  cyber-revolution comes in). When such cyber revolution comes in, a negative income tax will prove to be useful in making sure people are happy and satisfied and can do the things they dream to do, as there will still be new jobs during this revolution, even if jobs from primary, secondary and tertiary economic sectors will be automated.

I also support the implementation of child tax credits (CTCs) as a way to alleviate the demographic crisis and encourage females to give birth to more babies, by, along with the NIT, lowering the cost of living for women overall. The demographic crisis besides it coming from female education (which was inevitable) it also comes from the cost of living. As such, a child tax credit is a pretty good way to make sure they give birth to babies, as it is showing an effect, even if minor, which means it is useful, especially if coupled with other policies.

Another policy I support of is a minimum wage, more specifically a high minimum wage that will be adjusted to inflation and will be increased every 6 months to help people cope with the cost of living and make sure that the  working man has enough income to you know, have things left after he buys his essential food. This is liberating, as a base of income after essential spending can actually give this working man opportunity to become something more than he is and not only that it can create a thriving middle class in society.
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When it comes to housing, more specifically the housing crisis, I believe that we must take action against it, to do this, I support not only zoning deregulation and the implementation of a land value tax, but also the creation of public, affordable housing that will be in competition with private housing construction, which will encourage both to build more houses and eventually houses stop being an investment where if price is higher then it's good. That age must end. We need YIMBYism, affordable housing and georgism! That's my affordable housing policy.

Oh and I also believe we need to have a more public transit oriented policy in cities over 80,000 people, promoting things like trams, railways, bicycles, metros etc. as alternatives to car transit, as not only it can reduce CO2 emissions it also makes our cities quieter and more relaxing, also allowing for more greenery to be set up etc. However, in cities with less than 80,000 people while yes things like bike lanes can be put, removing cars from these cities is not practical. =Relations=

[[File:Yes.png]] Friendly

 * [[File:Brazlib.png]] Brazilian Liberalism ([[File:Soclib.png]]/[[File:Georgist.png]]/[[File:Neolib.png]]/[[File:3way.png]]) - You have a very based ideology, combining policies of neoliberalism and social liberalism. Although, you don't really mention decoupling from China, that's probably because your foreign policy section is only about more internal South American politics. While your Amazon policy may be a little too extreme and your affirmative action is not something I really like, as we should only provide equal opportunity, as people are radically different so their outcomes would be different based on their decisions. Still, pretty good and we're pretty similar overall.
 * [[File:Vamp.png]] Tiberius Thought ([[File:Auth3Way.png]]/[[File:American_Patriotism.png]]/[[File:Dirigisme.png]]/[[File:Antipop.png]]) - We have pretty similar economic policy overall and we are both progressive. The only difference between me and you is that you're just more authoritarian, despite this however we are pretty similar.
 * [[File:Neohumicon.png]] Neo-humanism ([[File:Libertarian.png]]/[[File:Progconf.png]]/[[File:World.png]]/[[File:Hayek.png]])- You're essentially a more right-wing version of me and slightly more conservative and less internationalist. Still, we are similar overall and as such you belong in this tier.

[[File:Meh.png]] Neutral

 * [[File:BERNHEism.png]] BERNHEism ([[File:WelfChauvin.png]]/[[File:Dirigisme.png]]/[[File:Transh.png]]/[[File:NeoMerc.png]]) - While we both love technological acceleration and your economics are actually not that different from mine, I do not like your totalitarianism (or at least, dictablanda) and ultranationalism is also something that I reject and I agree with the fact that race conflict is unnecessary and while this LGBT wave will die out, it will be after they get their rights. It only started because they began to be suppressed. I also (at least somewhat) agree with your stance on identity politics, surprisingly.

[[File:Yes.png]] Friendly

 * [[File:FDRismF.png]] Franklin D. Roosevelt ([[File:EconProg.png]]/[[File:Libhawk.png]]/[[File:LibAuth.png]]/[[File:Soclib.png]]) - Based economic policies, which helped end the Great Depression and allow for the Post-War Economic Boom. Also, you along with the UK and the USSR helped in defeating Nazi Germany.
 * [[File:JFK.png]] John F. Kennedy ([[File:AntiRacism.png]]/[[File:Soclib.png]]/[[File:World.png]]/[[File:Libhawk.png]]) - Its nice how you supported civil rights and maintained a good image even during the Cuban Missile Crisis. While the steps you took may not have been the best, at least we aren't in nuclear winter because of it. Also, the Apollo Program is based.

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=Comments= i wish pol pot actually did all those things
 * [[File:NicolaeCeaușescu.png]] Nicolae Ceausescu ([[File:ConNatCom.png]]/[[File:Klep.png]]/[[File:Neostalin.png]]/[[File:GreaterRomania.png]]) - The Revolution of 1989 was necessary, the Romanian people received their greatest Christmas gift on the day of the 25th of December 1989. You refused to change your regime even as the world was begging you to do so, even as your people were starving and living conditions were worsening, even as salaries began to decline. You continued with your unrealistic goal of immediately paying back all the debts you stupidly earned. While the few years after your presidency were tough and your massive corruption mind you is still present in Romanian society, Romania is a far better place now than in 1989.
 * [[File:JosephStalin.png]] Joseph Stalin ([[File:Map.png]]/[[File:TotCommie.png]]/[[File:Indust.png]]/[[File:GreaterUSSR.png]]) - You are the definition of an 100% evil speed run. Not only you're a pedophile, but you also killed millions of people during your rule, you took the land of other countries and also made them puppets to your evil empire and you along with other Marxist-leninists, doomed the USSR into stagnation (after the industrialization period). The only good thing you did is that you helped the West in beating Nazi Germany, but that was only after they invaded you, before that, you signed economic & political agreements with them.
 * [[File:MaoHair.png]] Mao Zedong ([[File:Legalism.png]]/[[File:Mao.png]]/[[File:TotCommie.png]]/[[File:Anti-Revisionism.png]]) - You're the most genocidal communist dictator ever (numbers wise) that has ever ruled. You not only did the greatest economic blunder (killing the sparrows) and causing the terrible policy known as the Great Leap Forward (which killed tens of millions of people). You also brutally suppressed political opponents through the Cultural Revolution and Hundred Flowers Campaign.
 * [[File:Polpot.png]] Pol Pot ([[File:TotCommie.png]]/[[File:EthnoUltranat.png]]/[[File:Natcom-Alt.png]]/[[File:Agsoc.png]]) - If there is truly a terrible human being, it is you. Not only you reduced your countries life expectancy by 30 years just by killing 1 million of its people, you also smashed their babies into trees and just killed whoever you didn't like at the moment. Vietnamese, French, Smart people, dumb people whatever. You killed people without remorse. Truly a bastard.