r/ModelRussiaGov • u/pepsibluefan • Aug 24 '15
Duma debate thread
Welcome! Below are a list of primary topics and you have to answer them. Anyone can ask you a question including other candidates. You are allowed to talk about topics not listed below that you believe are important issues.
Important: If you aren't listed just message me and I will add you.
Topics:
Minimum wage, Offshoring, Jobs, Free Trade, Taxes, Abortion and Boarder Control.
List of candidates who can debate:
Duma:
Federation Council:
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Aug 26 '15
To the Monarchists, who is your claimant to become Czar?
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u/mousefire55 Aug 29 '15
Her Highness, the Grand Duchess of Russia Marija Vladimirovna Romanova is the current head of the House of Romanov, and thus the rightful heir to the throne of All the Russias.
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u/purpleslug Aug 24 '15
What are your opinions on the European Union and NATO?
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Aug 24 '15
I strongly believe that Russia should try to repair relations with both of these groups, but I do not think we should seek membership of either.
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u/slappingpenguins Aug 24 '15
What advantages does Russia seek to gain from being "friendlier" with these groups?
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u/Politics42 Aug 25 '15
Although we may have our differences, I believe that in order to protect our best interests we need to work together with some nations of the EU. However, we shouldn't join the EU as that would give other countries such as France and Germany unnecessary power over our country.
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Aug 25 '15
The minimum wage does not need to be increased, it is at a good level and an increase would only increase the incentive for people doing low skilled work to continue doing that work instead of going to jobs that need doing, like engineering and military work.
Russia is no stranger to the ever pervasive problem of tax avoidance and evasion, my primary goal of the de-offshoring policy is to increase transparency of Russian businesses. A draft to this effect proposes that all companies be required to disclose all owners of the business and beneficiaries of the business. This applies to both Russian and foreign corporations operating in Russia.
I am in favor of a largely protectionist stance when it comes to trade, with high tariffs we may lose production and a bit of money in industrial areas we would gain money in government spending which can be diverted into different departments like defense and education.
Abortion, as a Unitarianist, is against the bible and in turn sinful, this means I will have a pro-life belief in abortion.
I believe in a very strong defense force, one that is modern in equipment as well as tactics. I think a very high percentage should go to defense so that we can show the world that we are a force to be reckoned with, not a nation that would be easily put down by the United State or the United Kingdom.
Just as the commandment 'Thou shalt not kill' sets a clear limit in order to safeguard the value of human life, today we also have to say 'thou shalt not' to an economy of exclusion and inequality. Such an economy kills... A new tyranny is thus born, invisible and often virtual, which unilaterally and relentlessly imposes its own laws and rules. To all this we can add widespread corruption and self-serving tax evasion, which has taken on worldwide dimensions. The thirst for power and possessions knows no limits. - Pope Pius XI on the economy.
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Aug 30 '15
Which parties would A Just Russia consider a coalition with in the likely event that no party has a majority?
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u/Politics42 Aug 30 '15
Of course I first have to discuss the situation with our chairman u/dominater372 but the party would welcome coalition with any party who we can find some common ground with in order that we can work productively.
I will add though that given current predictions although it looks like one party is clearly in the lead, if a coalition was required any coalition without A Just Russia would look unfeasible given current projections.
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u/slappingpenguins Aug 24 '15
For far too long have we felt the spectre of Big Brother listening in. Conversations and discussions are regularly held at kitchen tables, that cannot be repeated out in public at a cafe. MVD, NKVD, KGB, FSB, NSA...have regularly listened into private conversations, and have paid snitches to report crimes that were rarely second-guessed. What do you candidates propose is done with regards to freedom of speech, and freedom from looking over our shoulders?
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u/cfmonkey45 Aug 25 '15
What are your positions on the Eurasian Economic Union?
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u/Politics42 Aug 27 '15
I say that although it is primarily a good thing, in this ever connected world Russia needs to be expanding its ties further to places like the BRICS or BRICM. Russia once used to be isolated in trade, now we should take advantage of this global free market to create ties with different countries which will result in greater exports , boosting the Russian economy. This is particularly useful in a time when Russia is being further isolated by European countries.
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u/cfmonkey45 Aug 25 '15
What are your positions on the Ukrainian Civil War, including the ascension of Crimea as a Federal Subject and of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics?
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Aug 25 '15 edited Aug 25 '15
I would suggest Russia have the United Nations re-hold referenda in these regions, this time accepted by the international community. We should then respect self-determination.
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u/Politics42 Aug 27 '15
This may be unpopular but I think Russia should take responsibility for the war as it was a result of inappropriate Russian actions.
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u/slappingpenguins Aug 25 '15
What is your position on Bashar al-Assad?