O'Clery's Plough.

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A New Constitution. 'O'CLERY'S PLOUGH'.

 

Copyright.January, 2003.

 

21st Century, New Tri-Cameral Constitution.

 

We need a new system. The Ancient Civilisations had a good idea to

base one on. Modern

 

So -called Democracy has failed and is in fact 'Democracyism', a

fraud. Just as much as the other 'Isms', of the 20th Century. It is

essentially an International Corporate State, that have to be

dismantled. At present the world is divided into Socialist and

Capitalist States.In some the constitution declares

itself 'Socialist' in others it declares itself 'Democracy'; Which

just really means a Capitalist State, even if they have the illusion

of multi-parties, it is within the Corporate State. Constitutions

would be written by Constituent Assemblies, and would set the

parameters of the State, and the official philosophy of the State,

which can only be changed by another Constituent Assembly and

Referendum.

 

 

1. A Lower Legislature. (The main law writing chamber).

2. A Senate, (or chamber of review).

3. A Philosophical Chamber. ( Including all belief systems,

Religions and Philosophies, this is the only chamber where various

political type parties can be officially represented).

 

These would be elected on the basis of proportional representation.

However one group would not be allowed to totally dominate the

Chamber, as committees would not be based on numerical

representation. There would also be an office of Ombudsman, and

Recall of Representatives. Fraternal and other societies would not

be allowed to be secret, all members must be listed and accountable.

 

There would be a court system, with a High or Supreme Court and

levels of lower courts. However the laws would be made in the

legislature, not by political appointees.

 

 

Control of vital industries by the government, in some way. This

would allow some limited private investment. Plus Government

supplied Medicine,Dentistry, Veterinary Services, Education, Housing

and Public Transportation. No group or associates of a group will be

allowed to own more than 20% of any National Media.

 

A mixed economy, in other words with an upper limit on personal

wealth. Perhaps set at several millions of dollars, so as not to

discourage entrepreneurs. However there should be 'workers

committees' co-operating with management in the factories, and

elsewhere voluntary co-operatives would be encouraged; Not

collectives per se, though. This of course means there is no need

for Capitalists and Money Lenders, as the Government would be in

charge lending.

 

A Leader or Chairperson, elected by a revolving council, elected for

short terms by the Tricameral System. Consensus being the operative

word.

This would do away with putting power in the hands of Presidents and

Prime Ministers, and severely curtail the influence of fraternal

clubs, and interest groups. All electoral funds would be set and

provided by the government. No Lobbying would be allowed. For a

Democracy cannot exist with lobbying. Taxation would be light,

because of the nature of the State and income tax may even not be

necessary.

 

Further; separate councils would guide the Police, Military,

Administration/Professions, Philosophical and Workers. The Military

would essentially be Home Defence Forces. Councils would also run

the Ministries in the same manner as the legislature.

 

There would be a Human Charter/Bill of Rights, guaranteeing no

discrimination under the law based on race, religion, gender, or

discrimination of any kind at all. Freedom of speech and assembly

would be guaranteed, even for controversial beliefs, provided they

are not harmful to the common good. A guarantee of no unemployment

or poverty would also be written in. All wages would be reviewd by a

national council on employment.

 

There would be no need for 'political correctness', or such things

as 'affirmative action'.

 

There would be a return to the 'Metal Standard', for currency.

 

There would be no income tax, at the middle to lower levels, but

there would be a property and consumption tax. Those better able to

bear the taxes would pay them.

 

 

 

Marriages would be performed by religions, The Government would have

no influence in this area at all, Civil Marriage Ceremonies would be

contracts, between two people of any race, gender, or the same

gender.

 

There would be no impediment to Monarchies or Figurehead Presidents,

as they would have reserve powers in case they needed to guide or

intervene and call new elections. Executive Presidents and Prime

Ministers would be replaced by Chairperson of the Council. Short

terms for Councils and Chairpersons eliminates entrenched patronage,

and lessens abuse of power.

 

The Basic Constitution would emphasise Non-Harm and the prevention

of Harm.

 

This would extend to the environment and ecology.

 

Also to join the electoral role, a person eighteen years or over

would have to complete the simple, 'Citizenship Exam'. If they

failed they could do it again or wait until they are twenty one

years of age. If political parties are involved no member could

participate in candidate selection unless they had been a member for

at least twelve months and had attended over 80% of required

meetings.

 

Multi-Culturalism would be sponsored, but only operate privately,

with ethnic clubs and associations and the Government would work to

establishing a 'Cohesive National Family', based on the recognised

culture of the nation. Every Nation has the right to preserve

its 'Cultural Integrity and Evolvement'. ( For example can you

imagine massive immigration to say Bangalore, India, or to a Muslim

State, by people who had no idea about the religions and culture of

the country?)

 

National Family would be emphasised not Nationalism……Overt

Aggressive Natonalism is a psychosis and super-patriotism its cult.

There would be only one system of Law for the Country, under the

Constitution..There would be no need of various Religious Type Laws

working independently. Of course this is all idealistic at this

point in time, and the present democratic structures would have to

be worked with.Tony O'Clery.