Imperial Democratic Party (Shireroth)
| Imperial Democratic Party | |
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| Leader | Naïs Szodarvs |
| Deputy Leader | Tian Huiqing |
| Founded | 1660 AN |
| Headquarters |  Shirekeep, Shireroth
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| Political ideology |
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| Political position | Center to center-right |
| Colours | Green Red White |
The Imperial Democratic Party (IDP), colloquially known as the Democrats or the Imperial Democrats (IDP), is an Aldricist liberal-conservative and civic nationalist political party in the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, founded in 1660 AN. Since its founding by the Steward and Regent Hartmut Aldric, Duke of Calezi in 1660 AN, it has contested many elections for the Folksraad and the Adlesraad of Shireroth, serving as the leading governing party or a party that is part of a governing coalition several times through out Shireroth's history. After the Kalirion Fracture in 1671 AN, the Imperial Democratic Party served as either leading party of governance or as part of the governing coalition led by Steward and Regent of Shireroth, Chrysostom Wythe, from 1680 AN-1718 AN, alongside the Imperial Order, the Association of Loyalists to the Throne, and the Kezan Joint List.
The main ideology of the Imperial Democratic Party of Shireroth is Aldricism, which is constructed around the policies and writings of Steward and Regent Hartmut Aldric, Duke of Calezi, during the early to mid 1660s in Shireroth. Aldricism in the IDP is a liberal-conservative ideology that focuses on the expansion of individual human rights and freedoms; economic liberalization, free trade, and privatization; civic nationalism; "a balanced role for government involvement in the economy"; internationalism; and cosmopolitanism. Since the Kalirion Fracture, the Imperial Democratic Party survived in Ransenar with the same name, and in Elwynn as the now defunct Democratic Party. Of all of the existing Aldricist parties (as of 1713 AN, the Imperial Democratic Party of Shireroth is considered to be the most conservative. Lord Holly-Wythe, the Steward of Shireroth (1680–1718), was the leader of the IDP until he resigned his membership in the IDP in 1674 AN.
History
Origin
(1659-1660)
Governing party
(1660-1670)
Kalirion Fracture, Wythe Era
(1671-1674)
MacLeod era
(1674-1690)
Phillips era
(1690-1700)
Szodarvs era
(1700-now)
Ideology
The Imperial Democratic Party of Shireroth has evolved through the years to encompass a broad spectrum of political ideologies, but its prevailing and central ideology is Aldricism. The party's platform combines its historical tendency to favor pragmatism as well as democratic and economically liberal policies. Aldricism synthesizes aspects of liberalism and civic nationalism, focusing on individual freedoms, economic mobility, and a balanced role for government in the economy. The party emphasizes personal liberty and individual entrepreneurship. Aldricism champions policies that foster economic and social mobility, advocating for a market-driven economy while recognizing the need for state intervention to ensure fairness. The economic policies of the IDP combine free-market capitalism with some favorability towards robust social welfare. The party also values international collaboration and supports basic international human rights norms, and collective defense, such as Shireroth's membership in the Raspur Pact. The Raspur Pact was founded originally as an alliance between Shireroth, Natopia, and Alexandria in 1646 AN. The IDP believes that Shireroth has and must maintain a strong leadership position within the Pact as one of its remaining founding nations and its largest member.
Policy platform
For the 1723 Shirerithian general elections, the Imperial Democratic Party of Shireroth updated its party platform during the meeting of its 1722 IDP Party Conference. A key excerpt of the manifesto, titled "One Shireroth for All, All for One Shireroth", is below:
The Imperial Democratic Party of Shireroth (IDP) presents this detailed policy platform, outlining our vision for the nation's development. It aims to address critical issues in the political, economic, social, and security spheres, guided by our commitment to our party's values.
- Civic Nationalism:
- National Identity: Celebrate Shireroth's cultural diversity, while promoting a common Shirerithian identity that recognizes Shirekeep as the center and sun of national life; affirming the Kaiser as the national figurehead of a common identity and community;
- Education: Ensure a free, public education for all Shirerithians with the creation of a national education system, establishing a national canon and curriculum that promotes patriotism, civics, economics, math, language, community service, and science.
- Rebuilding and Rearming the Imperial Forces:
- Expansion: Develop a stronger, well-equipped army, navy, air force, and space force for Shireroth; must cover the defense of our Imperial Republic's vast territorial holdings.
- Domestic R&D: Boost domestic military research and development, fostering a powerful defense manufacturing base all around Shireroth.
- Raspur Pact Leadership: Enhance Shireroth's leadership within the Raspur Pact as a founding member and its most populous and largest nation; deepen economic ties and military cooperation with Raspur Pact powers.
- Economic Development and Industrialization:
- Fair, Broad, and Progressive Tax Code: Implement a comprehensive tax reform that simplifies the system and makes it more equitable. Enhance transparency, make the tax system progressive, and reduce loopholes to promote economic growth and social fairness. This progressive tax structure will create a favorable environment for businesses and fuel industrialization.
- Incentivizing R&D: Foster innovation through special tax incentives, loans or grants, encouraging businesses in Shireroth to invest in research and development within Shireroth.
- Manufacturing Attraction: Implement business-friendly regulations, infrastructure investment, and targeted subsidies to attract manufacturing to Shireroth.
- Domestic Manufacturing: Create a robust domestic manufacturing base, transforming Shireroth into the factory of Micras.
- Raspur Pact Leadership: Seize opportunities that the Raspur Pact offers with Shirerithian leadership, seek opportunities for growth of Shirerithian exports, create more manufacturing jobs at home.
- Governance and Democracy
- Upholding the Kaiseress: Maintain the Kaiseress as the ultimate and highest authority of the Imperial Republic, ensuring that the Imperial tradition continues to guide and inspire Shirerithian society.
- Democratic Elections: Ensure regular, free, and fair elections to the Landsraad across every corner of the Imperial Republic, with election laws and regulations for federal/national elections being placed and enforced by the federal government with full enforcement powers.
- Imperial Marshals: Expand the national police force, the Imperial Marshals, and deploy to all subdivisions within the Imperial Republic to safeguard the Empire against enemies from within.
- Adelsraad Expansion: Enact social reforms to increase the number of nobles within the Adelsraad, fostering a culture of meritocracy, excellence, and public service. This includes expanding nobility to more commoners, as well as extending peerages to deserving individuals based on contributions to society, culture, and the Imperial Republic.
- Federal System: Strengthen and emphasize a federal system for Shireroth where Shirekeep is the supreme concern and source of all law, power, and authority. Under this system, local governments have the autonomy to manage regional affairs, while the Imperial government ensures coherence, unity, and the alignment of all laws and policies with the national interest.
- Tax Reform for Economic Development: Implement a fair, broad, and progressive tax code to fuel industrialization, economic growth, and social fairness, thereby creating a favorable environment for businesses and individuals alike.
- One Shireroth for All, All for One Shireroth: Encourage a unified national identity that celebrates the Empire's diverse ethnicities and cultures, while always maintaining Shirekeep as the center of both the nation's political and cultural developments.
- Foreign Policy and National Security
- Limiting Foreign Intervention and Promoting Shireroth Abroad: Safeguard Shireroth's sovereignty by limiting foreign powers' involvement in national affairs by focusing on rapid economic and social progress domestically and strengthening Shirerithian leadership in the Raspur Pact and in other international organizations.
- Community of Goldfield Membership: Join this special economic community within the Raspur Pact, advancing economic integration and trade; advocate for the return of the Shirerithian erb as the principal reserve currency of the Raspur Pact.
- Defense Manufacturing: Develop a strong domestic defense manufacturing base to protect the nation from foreign influence or sabotage, fostering the growth and development of Shirerithian innovation, talent, and companies.
Organization and structure
Support
Finances
Membership
Electoral results
Leaders
| Leader Name | Term | Term Highlights |
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| Sean O'Callaghan | 1659-1670 |
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| Lord Holly-Wythe | 1671-1674 | |
| Gerard MacLeod | 1674-1690 |
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| Esther Demarchelier Phillips | 1691-1700 |
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| Naïs Szodarvs | 1701- |
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