Jul 12, 17 / Leo 25, 01 14:29 UTC

Re: Asgardia Cannot be a Constitutional Monarchy  

Monarchies are a parasitic blot on humanity's past (and some places present) - it must be abolished. Asgardia cannot be a monarchy (of any shape or form).

Jul 20, 17 / Vir 05, 01 23:15 UTC

No creo que una tecnocracia sea ideal para un estado espacial, ya que no sería diferente de la plutocracia, donde unos tienen poder, mientras que otros son discriminados por su comercio o artes independientes de conocimiento tecnológico, creo que la monarquía Propuesto por Asgardia es Ideal, que debe ser ajustado un poco, es cierto, pero necesitamos un líder, un soberano como jefe de Estado para regular el poder de parlamentarios y ministros, según la constitución, también el soberano está sujeto a la Constitución y el pueblo Asgardiano, porque es la constitución el regulador máximo, que dicta al soberano, y más poderes para hacer y no hacer.


Los sistemas presidenciales son los menos democráticos que he visto, con su voto usted le da poder a un candidato, y esto con el poder que le dio el pueblo hace cosas contrarias e impopulares para el pueblo.

Viva la monarquía constitucional.

I do not believe that a technocracy is ideal for a spatial state, since it would not be different from the plutocracy, where some have power, while others are discriminated against by their trade or independent arts of technological knowledge, I believe that the monarchy proposed by Asgardia is Ideal , Which must be adjusted a bit, it is true, but we need a leader, a sovereign as head of state to regulate the power of parliamentarians and ministers, according to the constitution, also the sovereign is subject to the Constitution and the Asgardian people, The constitution the supreme ruler, dictating to the sovereign, and more powers to do and not to do.

The presidential systems are the least democratic I have seen, with your vote you give power to a candidate, and this with the power that gave the people do things contrary and unpopular for the people.
Long live the constitutional monarchy. (mod edit)
 translation shane watt, 07.20.17

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Jul 21, 17 / Vir 06, 01 13:34 UTC

So, let me to understand, @Sley, you're against a technocracy "since it would not be different from the plutocracy(1), where some have power, while others are discriminated" but you prefer a monarchy as "we need a leader, a sovereign as head of state"?
Can't see at least the logic, in your statements.

(1) completely your assumption, not proven by existing documentation and experience:

Technocracy is a system of governance where decision-makers are selected on the basis of technological knowledge.Scientists, engineers, technologists, or experts in any field, would compose the governing body, instead of elected representatives.
(cit. wikipedia )

Plutocracy (Greek: πλοῦτος, ploutos, 'wealth' + κράτος, kratos, 'rule') or plutarchy, is a form of oligarchy and defines a society ruled or controlled by the small minority of the wealthiest citizens.
(cit. wikipedia)

the two things seems different a lot to me, and Asgardia seems, by means of its Constitutional draft, more similar to the second, being Igor a billionaire and the owner of the company which owns Asgardia's trademark.

Sep 19, 17 / Sco 10, 01 07:27 UTC

作为一个对历史略有了解的学生,我并不赞成在宪法上将阿斯伽迪亚定义为“王国”。首先,虽然宪法里行政权利来源并没有“国王命令”。但是如果将阿斯伽迪亚定义为“王国”,就相当于认同“阿斯伽迪亚中可以存在国王”。虽然宪法建立者可能希望像英国一样确立“君主立宪制”。但是如果有人妄图通过这一条漏洞在阿斯伽迪亚拥立一个高度集权的独裁者“国王”,那么,宪法将会变成一张废纸,阿斯伽迪亚最初的理念也可能将不复存在。宪法是一个国家法律的基石,其一字之差,都会产生千里之别。对于独裁的危害,相信目前身处自不同国家的阿斯伽迪亚人都有一定程度的了解。我们不希望这种已经被人类历史无数次证明了不适合现代社会的政治制度随着我们一起走入太空,就算有0.01%的可能也不行。因此,我同意这个说法,不能让阿斯伽迪亚以“王国”的形式存在。

[Mod Edit]
Translation: "As a student with a slight understanding of history, I am not in favor of defining Asgadia as a "kingdom" in the constitution. First of all, although the constitutional right of administrative power is not "king order". But if the Asgadia is defined as the "kingdom", it is equivalent to the identity of "Asgadia can exist in the king." Although constitutional builders may wish to establish "constitutional monarchy" as in Britain. But if someone tries to build a highly centralized dictator "king" in Asgadia through this loophole, then the constitution will turn into a piece of paper, and Asgadia's initial idea may not Re-exist. Constitution is the cornerstone of a national law, the word difference, will produce thousands of miles away. For the dangers of dictatorship, I believe that the Asiatic people who are now living in different countries have a certain degree of understanding. We do not want this political system that has been proved countless times by human history that is not suitable for modern society. As we go into space together, even 0.01% may not work. Therefore, I agree with this statement, can not let Asgadia to "kingdom" in the form of existence."

-Syafriza Bakri, September 20th 2017, 1:55 PM UTC

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Dec 2, 17 / Cap 00, 01 22:23 UTC


Honestly, the whole governmental setup is completely uninspiring. A governmental system should be considered which reflects the Supreme Values or other similar philosophical values. This is too much like the standard terrestrial governments without all of the protections built in. 

Perhaps we should work towards a Social (values driven) Technocracy (science and technology) government where science and technology is driven to support the people, guided and moderated by such philosophical ideas such as:

* Interdependence
* Sustainability
* Justice and Compassion
* Equity
* Education

We will have the Technocractic balanced and guided by the Social Philosophical aspects who goals would be set by the government. 

* Council of Asgardian Values (organization representing the values and philosoph)
* Council of Science and Technology (organization representing the collective science and technology professionals and ideals)
* Government (sets goals)


  Last edited by:  James O'Neill (Asgardian)  on Dec 3, 17 / Cap 01, 01 02:02 UTC, Total number of edits: 2 times

Dec 11, 17 / Cap 09, 01 15:13 UTC

@James ONeill
Perhaps we should work towards a Social (values driven) Technocracy (science and technology) government where science and technology is driven to support the people, guided and moderated by such philosophical ideas (...)

Believe it or not, James, that have been tried, in the past (at the time the Constitution was written, just to say).
On the other side, it seems the king preferred the "kingdom" way, we really don't understand why.

Dec 11, 17 / Cap 09, 01 18:56 UTC

That is deeply saddening to hear.
It makes me think of ulterior motives. =(

Kingdom = autocracy.
Kingdom = bad.

A rather large bunch of consitutional reforms need to be done when parliament starts.
The kingdom crap has to go for it is the antithesis of the very values and philosophical foundations of Asgardia.

Dec 19, 17 / Cap 17, 01 20:05 UTC

My post here goes over the major constitutional autocratic problems that may lead to tyranny:

The Constitution of Asgardia: Stepping Stones to Tyranny

https://asgardia.space/en/blog/22289-the-constitution-of-asgardian-stepping-stones-to-tyranny/

Dec 20, 17 / Cap 18, 01 17:49 UTC

I think it would be useful to stop thinking about why it can't be a monarchy and start thinking how Asgardia can be called instead. I think I already said it somewhere else but it would be useful if the name was more original. Forget about the world as we know it and think of the future growth - democracies/republics/unions/commonwealths, they are all loosing its "luaster" if you ask me... The old system falls apart, people lose faith in their governments/politics and their ability to rule. Do we really want Asgardia to be viewed as such? Same thing again?  Monarchy brings something more unique to the table and simply stated - sounds cool. But it's bad, as many people already said. We don't want to give that kind of impression. The problem is to come up with a name that is new but... at the same time isn't "off" (so Asgardia isn't treated as a joke, even more so than usual...).

Dec 22, 17 / Cap 20, 01 02:16 UTC

What I am getting from that is that you think maybe we should be a monarchy, but not call ourselves a monarchy. Am I reading that right, or were you meaning something different?

Dec 22, 17 / Cap 20, 01 03:11 UTC

On the point of the name asgardia being trademarked it can't be at least in the USA it's symbols that's a diff story. At least so says the US copyright and patent office. I know I checked with them . Yes dictatorship is the way I have a feeling this is gonna slide, but I'll wait alirtlw longer to see

Dec 27, 17 / Cap 25, 01 17:47 UTC

Am I reading that right, or were you meaning something different?

For now it seems we are a monarchy but it doesn't matter as much as uniquness of Asgardia's name and Asgardian spirit do - what I'm saying is we need a bit different, attractive name, no matter how the governmental structure looks like. 

And please, don't worry about dictatorship, people. We are not there yet to worry about THAT. Let's start with some basics first.


Dec 27, 17 / Cap 25, 01 18:27 UTC

Sebastian Kwasny

i wanted to reply to your thread below but the post reply button was broken 

Website, elections and Asgardian engagement

I agree with the poor engagement very much and the putting the horse before the cart mentality here about having a military and all that. Its mainly people dreaming big because thats the fun part not the day to day tasks that are not so fun. sent you a friend request just now by the way. i'd love to tal to you more about your veiw and other things.