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[kingfisher1112]

I'll join the Vereinigte Deutsche Arbeiterpartei for now. I like the views.

The Arbeiterpartei secures another vote from the common man!

The Verband will win in the end!

One more party member for the Verband! Fight the Syndicalist scum!

[GreatWyrmGold]

I'm not exactly sure what you mean with Social-Science-Theories.

The prevailing theories in the social sciences.

Hm, that might not be helpful...but on the other hand, I'm not quite sure what you're misunderstanding...

[Ghazkull]

well social sciences are a big field...except maybe it has a different meaning in german than it has in english Oo.

I'm just going to assume you mean Political Theories?

[10ebbor10]

Spoiler: Liberal capitalist party (click to show/hide)

Name: Gesellschaft Deutscher Stahl- und Kohlekonzerne
Political direction: Liberal Capitalist Technocrats
Foreign Policy: Mostly neutral. Expanding of trade alliances and export.
Social Policy: Shift social responisibilities from State to the Communities and workforce
Economical policy: Laissez-faire. The governement is still allowed to invest and buy industry, if it can be justified
5. Soon
Party History: Originally evolved as a union of factory owners (mostly mining and coal) just after the war. (Coal and steel are very important goods for warfare, hence were overexpanded) The union allowed them to share technology, set industry standards and much more. It gradually expanded and became a political party.
Party description: Feel free to add (Ie, possible candidates)
More stuff: Feel free to add (Ie possible candidates)
7.Me

Spoiler: Election stuff (click to show/hide)

Universal suffrage
In the last few years feminist movements have clamoured for Universal and Equal Voting Rights. It is up to the New Government to decide whether to include Women in the Elections for 1938.
The Bundesamt thinks that the amount of representation a person gets in the governement should be equal to his contribution to this governement. Hence the Bundesamt pleads for a system where the amount of votes one gets is related to the amount of taxes one pays (Paying extra taxes = Extra votes). There would be no difference between genders.

Military Doctrine
While Infantry Based Warfare and the Decisive Battle Doctrine has proven successfull during the Weltkrieg, it has been stressed during the last two years that the German Military Theory has to be renewed, on the other side, World War Veterans are claiming that our current Doctrine is successfull and doesn't need to be changed.
The Bundesamt stresses that military theory should be partly rewritten, in order to profit more of our large industrial capacity. Adding to that, our large requirement for infantery can be a strain for the economy, and should be limited.

Mitteleuropean Policy
On the Mitteleuropa Summit in April the new Government will have to decide whether it wishes to pursue a isolationist or expansionist towards its neighbours. While Countries like Finland, Hungary and South Africa would make great Allies, many insist that Mitteleuropa should stay a closed European Alliance to prevent Germany from having to take a too aggressive position on the world stage.
The Bundesamt would like to see trade alliances, but prefers to stay away from expensive conflicts.

Relations with the Syndicalists
Many of our Leftwing Politicians have expressed their desire to seek reconciliation with the Internationale and indeed the Internationale has expressed it's support of the Syndicalist Parties in Germany. Especially a Syndicalist Coalition Party might be key to retain German Democracy and  Reduce International Pressure.
The Bundesamt sees the Syndicalists as a threat, who endanger the economy and reduce liberty by adding extra bureaucracy and tyranical sundicates. They stress that the syndicates don't have the benefit of the workpeople in mind, only their own wealth. The factory owners are the ones who provided jobs, and care for and support the people

German Territorial Claims
Many World War I Veterans in the Opposition believe that Germany remained much to moderate in the Aftermath of the War, resulting in our weakened position today. Indeed many of the rightwing parties both in Germany and especially in Austria seek an Anschluss. The Joining of Austria,Bohemia and Germany to a Greater Germany, seeing this opportunity come as the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary is falling apart. Some of the most extremist even stress german claims on an Ostland out of our allies to allow us to enforce the Pax Germania and even going so far as laying claims to Switzerland. Should a right wing party be elected it might seriously change the way of Germanies Neighbourly Politics.
The Bundesamt does not pursue war, but would not complain about a peacefull annexation. If it can be proved that such a venture would be profitable, then they might cooperate in war.

Pacifism/Realpolitik/Jingoism/Reactionism
Many Opposition Parties have called for the abolishment of Realpolitik, the political theory that unified our country and led to our victory in the Weltkrieg. The Debate has been pending between Pacifism mainly upheld by the leftists, Realpolitik being held high by the conservative Parties,  Reactionary Democrats who claim that force is needed to spread Democracy over the World and finally militaristic Jingoism promoted by the Radical Right, who think that the Iron Fist is better to assert German Dominance than the Velvet Glove.
The Bundesamt is a strong proponent of the Realpolitik

[Ghazkull]

Ah interesting...Market Liberal Party.

But a Bundesamt would be something like a Ministry...

By the Way you can begin with your Election Campaigns Gentlemen. Since the largest party has 2 Members it would be prudent to get a proper Campaign going to get the votes of the Readers.

[10ebbor10]

Blame google translate for that. Feel free to edit where appropriate.

[Ghazkull]

hmm Gesellschaft Deutscher Stahl- und Kohlekonzerne would fit best...

[Bdthemag]

Spoiler: Election Stances of the VDA (click to show/hide)

Universal suffrage
The Vereinigte Deutsche Arbeiterpartei essentially endorces universal voting rights, as every worker including women should have equal sway in the future of the nation. It is currently being debated within the party itself if that would extend to women fighting in the military, and it's largely unsure at the moment what position the party will adopt.

Military Doctrine
The VDA dreams of an army for the people, by the people. It's every worker's job, or rather solemn duty to protect Germany from those that wish to do her harm. No longer will the army be a desensitized force of stupidly loyal followers, but rather groups of sympathetic and understanding men!

Mitteleuropean Policy
The Mittleeuropean alliance should be dismantled to the point that only trade between the formerly allied nations should remain. We will also refuse to trade or have any relations with nations known to abuse the common rights of the people.

Relations with the Syndicalists
A healthy relationship will be kept with all Syndicalist nations, but we refuse to take part in any alliances or wars they involve themselves in unless it threatens the fate of Germany.

German Territorial Claims

The Anschluss is a ridiculous pipe dream, that of which is only supported by nationalists with dreams of power. Greater Germany is a nightmare in which minority groups are repressed, very similar in how the various Balkan ethnic groups are treated in Austria today, which is resulting in its downfall. Our current borders are fine as they are, and we do not seek to enforce and imperialistic policies.

Pacifism/Realpolitik/Jingoism/Reactionism

Pacifism is the preferred alternative, but that does not mean we will sit idly by with a weak army. We refuse to engage in any wars that do not threaten the fate of Germany, but we will still build an army composed of the common worker to dissuade any nations from attack our fatherland.

[Ghazkull]

Hmm seems i explained something wrong. Since you guys are dependant on Readers Votes, you are supposed to package your Stances on the Current Issues in a Election Campaign in the IC-Thread. So make up something interesting to keep the Readers reading and voting for you

[Kaferian]

I'll wait for the others to make a post, just to make sure I'm doing mine correctly.

[GreatWyrmGold]

well social sciences are a big field...except maybe it has a different meaning in german than it has in english Oo.

I'm just going to assume you mean Political Theories?

Actually, I was referring to sociology and stuff--Malthus, Marx, Mannheim, etc.

[Ghazkull]

basically all Social Theories are there...National-Socialism however never gained a large following. The closest you get is National Populists...which are...just that.

[Ghazkull]

It seems neither GWG's Gedankenjustierer nor the Alldeutsche Verband are going to enter elections...

[kingfisher1112]

Hell, I might actually start my own party. My party leader hasn't posted, so I don't know what stance to take.

[Kaferian]

Hell, I might actually start my own party. My party leader hasn't posted, so I don't know what stance to take.

Sorry, stuff was happening on my end. I just posted.