Talk:2018 Pontilex Western Union Summit

THANK YOU FOR VOTING!

Only Western Union members may vote, but anybody on Fanon can participate in the discourse. Users with voting privilege are Penstubal (United Provinces, Candvia), Brant (Acadia, Dragonstone), Ninjinian (Terra Federation), Mr Cow2 (Caseusopolis), SlenderXP (Margate), Wikipenguino45 (Tropicalis), Wonderweez (Margate, Amataria), Amigopen (Amataria), Nicktang (Margate), ARB (Finipines) and Quackerpingu (Duck Island). Each country has a right to veto any proposal they don't like - if a country is shared between two and more users all those users sharing it must agree in order for the proposal to be vetoed.

Everybody who votes against is required to comment.

CLARIFICATION: All member states have the right to veto any proposals they do not like once they pass. They also have a right to opt out of having it implemented in their country instead of vetoing it, which would be even easier and more functional for other member states. Some countries have already used opt-outs, particularly on Western Union currency.

=List of Proposals=
 * 1) Small Business Act (SBA) - regarding the creation and growth of small business in the Western Union
 * 2) Union Development Incentive Act (UDIA) - regarding the development and further integration of the Western Union
 * 3) Democratic Guarantee Act (DGA) - regarding democracy and protection of penguin rights inside the Western Union
 * 4) Sovereign Justice Enforcement Act (SJEA) - regarding the punishment of foreign criminals according to laws of Western Union member states
 * 5) Free Trade Protection Act (FTPA) - regarding the protection of the Western Union member states' from foreign trade wars, tariffs, and imposition of tariffs and economic barriers against foreign nations
 * 6) Western Court of Justice Establishment Act (CJEA) - regarding the creation of the Western Court of Justice
 * 7) Union Delegation Act (UDA) - regarding the establishment of WU delegations in all 12 member states
 * 8) Foreign Policy Coordination Act (FPCA) - regarding the coordination of foreign policy so as to make it WU-oriented
 * 9) International Investment and Development Act (IIDA) - regarding investing and developing countries both inside the union and outside it
 * 10) Cultural Protection Act (CPA) - regarding the protection of cultural monuments and minority cultures of the Western Union (and their languages)
 * 11) Vehicle Registration Plate Act (VRPA) - regarding the placement of the Western Union flag on vehicle plates
 * 12) Circular Union Nomenclature Act (CUNA) - renaming the union from the Western Union to the Circular Union as well as expecting all nations to have the same name in all languages
 * 13) Cultured Discourse and Unity Maintenance Act (CDUMA) – suspends a person who adopted a Western Union member state, expecting them to apply again
 * 14) Act Result Expansion Act (AREA) – expecting all member states to expand their articles in a specific section as the result of the passage of a Western Union law
 * 15) Kermit Ban Act (KEBA) - ban Kermit from the WU forever
 * 16) Orange Juice Ban Act (OJBA) - ban drinking orange juice in the WU forever
 * 17) Secret Agency Act (SAA) - create a Western Union secret agency

Small Business Act (SBA) [+5, CARRIED]
Incentivizing small businesses in the Western Union and offering agricultural subsidies to small businesses and farms. This is to aid and encourage small businesses in the Western Union, helping with the growth of our economy and ensuring all businesses and establishments can succeed. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (5)
-- Wikipen guino45  (Talk ) (Contribs ) ( Articles ) 15:09, 9 July 2018 (UTC)
 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:49, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:03, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * Who is responsible for paying these subsidies? -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * The Western Union. The Western Union gets its money from national governments (which dedicate a part of their budget to the WU - any part they want but at least 2% - this goes to development of countries, WU subsidies for businesses... - agreed upon recently by members in case you're wondering, not too much) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 17:31, 3 July 2018 (UTC)

Union Development Incentive Act (UDIA) [+4, CARRIED]
Encouraging the development of states, especially smaller states, in the Western Union and encouraging larger member states to donate funds in order to help those smaller states grow. This will help match their economy to the economies of other Western Union member states and it will benefit all parties involved. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (4)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:49, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:03, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * Isn't this similar to another proposal (IIDA)? I'm confused... --WP logo new.png Wikipen guino45  (Talk ) (Contribs ) ( Articles ) 15:09, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Democratic Guarantee Act (DGA) [0, FAILED]
The Western Union and its members will endorse democracy in the Union and around the globe with this act. The Western Union will scold countries that do not properly enforce the democratic rights of penguins. It will not resort to punishing its own member states unless all member states but the target member state express their desire to. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (3)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:49, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

Against (3)

 * 1) -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  11:29, 5 July 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --WP logo new.png Wikipen guino45  (Talk ) (Contribs ) ( Articles ) 15:09, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * Does this mean we will disapprove of countries that don't follow democracy? --WP logo new.png Wikipen guino45  (Talk ) (Contribs ) ( Articles ) 05:44, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Pretty much, especially countries that are nearly not democratic at all (or aren't democratic at all). -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 10:37, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Does that mean that relations with Azukri will be affected? Additionally, since this is related to foreign affairs, the Margatians prefer to have their own say when it comes to this. Thus, we will be vetoing this. Our foreign policy is based on pragmatism instead of ideologies. -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:33, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * The Finipines is basically a social butterfly trying to be acquaintances with everyone and best friends with hardly anyone, in this essay I will -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  11:29, 5 July 2018 (UTC)
 * It wouldn't make sense for Tropicalis to disapprove of other nations simply because they aren't democratic. Plus, the country is allied with several non-democratic nations already --WP logo new.png Wikipen guino45  (Talk ) (Contribs ) ( Articles ) 15:09, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Sovereign Justice Enforcement Act (SJEA) [+6, CARRIED]
This will allow the Western Union and its member states to try foreign criminals according to the laws of their countries instead of the country the criminal originates from. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (6)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:49, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 5) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  11:32, 5 July 2018 (UTC)
 * 6) --WP logo new.png Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 15:09, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Free Trade Protection Act (FTPA) [+5, CARRIED]
Protecting the Western Union member states' from foreign trade wars, tariffs, and imposition of tariffs and economic barriers against foreign nations. All Western Union member states will be expected to stand in solidarity with the other members during such events. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (5)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:49, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  14:31, 7 July 2018 (UTC)
 * 5) --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 15:09, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Western Court of Justice Establishment Act (CJEA) [+5, CARRIED]
This act will establish the Western Court of Justice, similar to the real life European Court of Justice. It will be the judiciary branch of the Western Union government, currently consisted of the Parliament, Commission, Council and Central Bank. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (5)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:49, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:03, 9 July 2018 (UTC)
 * 5) --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 15:09, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * What powers does this Court have? -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Right so basically this is just for WU-related laws? Mkay gotcha -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:11, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Union Delegation Act (UDA) [+6, CARRIED]
This will establish delegations in all 12 member countries. They are basically Western Union embassies, but they are not called embassies because they the Western Union is not a country. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (6)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:49, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 5) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:03, 9 July 2018 (UTC)
 * 6) --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 15:09, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * Wouldn't it be easier to just have a proposal that allowed all member states to establish embassies anywhere in the union? --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 05:22, 27 June 2018 (UTC)

Foreign Policy Coordination Act (FPCA) [+6, CARRIED]
It will create a unified foreign policy of the Western Union nations. Western Union nations must not go against each other internationally and they must back each other at all times (but they can freely debate issues about that within the Union). -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (5)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:49, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   10:23, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 5) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:52, 1 July 2018 (UTC)
 * 6) --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 15:09, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Against (0))

 * 1) -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:32, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * The Margatians prefer to retain their power over their own foreign policy, thank you very much. -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:32, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * You would still have your own foreign policy - the point is not to go against each other and tear apart the union like you once tried to do over an issue that could have been resolved (resolving issues a key point of the Western Union). -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 09:34, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * So basically this proposal is about resolving foreign policy issues within the WU? -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   10:17, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

International Investment and Development Act (IIDA) [+6, CARRIED]
The Western Union will develop countries inside the Western Union, but also additionally countries outside the Western Union, in collaboration of all 12 member states - this would boost Western Union support in target country, it will further develop that country and increase their standards of living and also the Western Union would profit in return as a result of investment in their economy. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (6)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:49, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 05:22, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 5) -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 6) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:03, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Culture Protection Act (CPA) [+6, CARRIED]
This act will establish the WESCO organization within the Western Union (Western Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), also known as the CESCO (Circular Education Scientific and Cultural Organization). Each nation will provide a list of cultural monuments and cultural heritage and their sites in their countries and they will all be protected by the Western Union WESCO programme. This will encourage appreciation of culture within the Western Union and the protection of important cultural heritage in each country through international treaties. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (6)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:49, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 5) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:03, 9 July 2018 (UTC)
 * 6) --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 15:09, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Vehicle Registration Plate Act (VRPA) [+2, UNCLEAR]
This will create a standardized vehicle plate for each country that looks much like the German registration plate here. It is the standard vehicle plate in nearly all European countries, with the EU members having the EU stars above the country's acronym (D on the linked image stands for Deutschland, which is Germany in German). We would implement the same on Fanon - the blue part would be light blue instead and the stars would be black like on the WU flag. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (4)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:26, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:03, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Against (2)

 * 1) -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 15:09, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * The Margatians would like to retain their own say over this matter. -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Tropicalis is already part of the FRU (which already has a standard license plate). Also imo it kinda feels unoriginal to parody another thing that already exists in the EU and something that has already been parodied on fanon. Plus, Tropicalis prefers to keep their own license plate. --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 15:09, 9 July 2018 (UTC)
 * The Western Union is supposed to be exactly like the European Union. Also, the Free Republic Union is a union of US puppet states (it literally alludes to that in the opening paragraphs - keeps mentioning how the US has influence and sway over their politics and how they are in their sphere of influence). I make my case that the Free Republic Union should be dissolved. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 18:14, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Circular Union Nomenclature Act (CUNA) [-2, FAILED]
This will officially rename the Western Union to the Circular Union, also establish that all countries in the Western Union must have approximately the same name for it in all languages - for example, Circular Union would be Unio Circularis in Latin and Cirkularna Unija or Cirkumska Unija in Serbian. It must have some form of "circular" that would be same in all languages - this is to have unity and perfection. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (2)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

Against (4)

 * 1) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:23, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) nah --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 05:22, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:52, 1 July 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * i'll veto this --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:23, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * ok i think i dont have to do that if there wont be 3 more for votes --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 15:45, 9 July 2018 (UTC)


 * As much as "Western" might not make sense, I kinda prefer it over "Circular" --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 05:24, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * But,,, think of all the documents,,, we have to change,,, -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  10:38, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * The Margatians believe that the current name is better. -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Either way, the language doesn't translate proper nouns into the Filipino equivalent, and the literal translation of either name sounds terrible. We like it as is, thank you. -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:52, 1 July 2018 (UTC)
 * "Cirkumska Unija" CIRCUM NO CIRCUM NO CIRCUM NO --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 15:45, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Cultured Discourse and Unity Maintenance Act (CDUMA) [+5, CARRIED]
When a nation joins the Western Union, it is a certain user who chose to make them join. However, eventually, that user leaves and he gives the article to somebody else. Now that somebody else is in charge of all Western Union matters in that country, as well as has the right to vote in the Western Union. I believe we should make it so that the new owner of that country does not have the right to vote in or engage in Western Union matters until they reapply again and are accepted by all 12 member states. This is a simple process in contrast to how Duck Island and others got in - this is specifically concerning the user and not the country, which remains in the Union all the way.

The user submits the form linked near the bottom of the Western Union page and once they are accepted by all 12 member states, they can have the involvement rights. If they are rejected, they have the authority to trigger the article to exit the Western Union if they wish to, though if all the WU members but him demand that he ask the original holder for permission, he won't be able to trigger it until he is given permission. Additionally, he must wait until his application is rejected to trigger the article.

This is to prevent possible sabotages of the Western Union. One could join the union and next thing you know, they give the article to somebody who hates it and wishes to destroy it. This would apply to all members, regardless of whom it is though and how much one trusts that person. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (5)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:49, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 05:22, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 5) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:03, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * I don’t really agree with this. For all I know, you can just refuse to process the reapplication form of the member state and that would put it in a limbo since they will not be allowed to trigger the exit article. Also, even if this is passed, how are you even going to write it into the mainspace article itself? -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * It is not going to be, unless the application is rejected. In that case, we would most likely portray that country as having triggered the article to leave the Union as a result of something political perhaps, I don't know. Also, the current situation is far worse than a possible scenario that could come out of this proposal with a limbo, because 1. no nation will keep another in a limbo 2. anybody can sabotage the union this way. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 09:37, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

Act Result Expansion Act (AREA) [+1, CARRIED]
As a result of each Western Union legislation, all members must write in their countries' pages in the respective sections what the results of the legislation are. For example, if the 'Small Business Act' passes, I might add to the United Provinces' page that "small businesses boomed as a result of the passage of the Small Business Act by the Western Union, and more and more businesses started growing and moving to the capital in order to expand their reach". Just an example for what I could write - everybody would write their own results, and they can make them either positive or negative. There is no set time limit for writing them, and one can take all the time on this world they need to write it. Usually just a sentence for each is enough, however.

Some exceptions could be made for acts which are hard to creatively make in the universe or are simply impossible cause they are more related to the wiki than to the actual universe. Additionally, the user owning the article may delegate the right to writing this to another member of the Union. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (3)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 14:19, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:03, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Against (2)

 * 1) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:49, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * Users shouldn't be forced to expand articles when they don't want to do that. --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:49, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * I voted against on the same reason as QP. -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Nothing that we ever pass in the Western Union is actually in continuity - the Western Union is actually useless in the Fanon world, and if we applied everything that actually passed, it would actually have a lot of effect on its member nations. Additionally, you have the choice to give somebody else the right to expand your article in what is asked in this proposal, so I don't think it's that big of a deal. Besides, "users shouldn't be forced to expand articles" - this is the Fanon wiki, the whole purpose of the wiki is to write and be creative, not sit idle and wait for money to fall off a tree. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 09:42, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * This actually alarms me. If nothing that we pass is actually applied or in continuity, then what’s the point of having this summit in the first place? -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   10:17, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

Kermit Ban Act (KEBA) B [-1, FAILED]
Ban Kermit from the WU forever. -- QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link   14:34, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (1)

 * 1) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:34, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

Against (2)

 * 1) --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 05:22, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  13:13, 29 June 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * Other than "I don't like him" or "he must be removed" could you please explain why? -WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 05:22, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * No individual ought to be banned from the Western Union. This is an encroachment against freedom of movement, and the United Provinces will veto. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 16:45, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * On behalf of both me and the Finipines, we appreciate Kermit very much, thank you. -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  13:13, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
 * The Margatians prefer to retain their own power on who to bar from entering or exiting its own territories. -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

Orange Juice Restriction Act (OJRA) [-1, FAILED]
Ban drinking orange juice in the WU forever. Add a permit for who can buy and sell orange juice and a limit on the amount of orange juice that an individual can purchase during a certain period of time, and also ban all orange juice made in concentrate camps. -- QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link   14:37, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (2)

 * 1) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:37, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 18:13, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

Against (3)

 * 1) --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 05:22, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  13:19, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * Instead of banning orange juice, there should be a permit for who can buy and sell orange juice and a limit on the amount of orange juice that an individual can purchase during a certain period of time. If you can change it to that then I'll vote yes. --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * This seems really silly and more of a joke than something useful --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 05:22, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * This proposal supports violating penguin rights and liberties in the Western Union and seeks to restrict the course of the free market. The United Provinces will veto this proposal. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 16:45, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * We Margatians drink what we want, however much we want and whenever we want to. Additionally, this is a matter that the Margatians prefer to determine for themselves. -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

Secret Agency Act (SAA) [+2, VETO BY FINIPINES]
I think that a Western Union secret agency should be created. -- QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link   14:54, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

For (3)

 * 1) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 14:54, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 17:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

Against (1)

 * -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:52, 1 July 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * I want Quacker (or others) to provide more detail and have further discussion here on what this 'secret agency' will be. The United Provinces will veto this proposal should it pass without any more details. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 16:45, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Just an international secret agency that protects all of the WU countries from any villains, just like the EPF has branches in a lot of countries. This won't remove any existing secret agencies in any of the countries. --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 13:05, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
 * I would like to know who is going to make this article -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  13:34, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Everyone in the WU would be allowed to create the article if anyone else hasn't created it yet and contribute to it after it is created.--QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 13:41, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
 * It creates a conflict of interest and opens an opportunity to corruption and abuse of power especially with who manages the agency, unless you can guarantee an incredibly thorough check and balance system that ensures that its a neutral agency. Additionally, this entirely overlooks the local agencies of each member state. It would be much more suitable if we request for transparency and/or cooperation between the intelligence agencies. -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:52, 1 July 2018 (UTC)

Non-Aggression Act (NAA) [+6, CARRIED]
Under this act, all aggression by Western Union members towards non-Western Union members (with towards Western Union members already being common sense as we're in an alliance) will be forbidden and nations doing such are to be condemned unless they are doing things against another nation purely as an act of defense as a result of their hostile actions. What also matters in doing things as an act of defense is also whether the retaliation for aggression by another nation is appropriate or if it has gone too far. No nation in the Western Union may threaten peace on this continent.

Additionally, the Western Union will condemn non-Western Union nations that are attacking other non-Western Union nations in an act of aggression, and what it does in case non-Western Union nations attack Western Union nations remains clarified in the Treaty of Winsburg. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 17:58, 29 June 2018 (UTC)

For (6)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 12:52, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 13:11, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 16:42, 3 July 2018 (UTC)
 * 5) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:03, 9 July 2018 (UTC)
 * 6) --WP logo new.png <font face="Silom">Wikipen guino45  (<span title="Let's talk!">Talk ) (<span title="I have edits!">Contribs ) ( Articles ) 15:09, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * Regardless of if this bill passes or not, Western Union members can (will) not expect other Western Union members to back them when they are attacking and pillaging an innocent nation. This act is only further clarification. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 12:52, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
 * I can agree with this. -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

Concord Area Act (CAA) [+4, CARRIED]
This act will eliminate all borders between the Western Union member states and instead establish the Concord Area. It's exactly the same like the Schengen Area in real life or the Vitutes Area in the Axle Powers - borders between the countries are eliminated and the external borders are managed instead. Nations will collaborate on border security and preventing unwanted individuals from entering the Union. We will have have external border checks. This will allow travel and movement between the countries to be easier, and will allow for easier business and therefore better economic growth. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 17:58, 29 June 2018 (UTC)

For (4)

 * 1) -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 17:58, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 2) --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 18:15, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
 * 3) --Brant (Talk) (Contributions) 16:42, 3 July 2018 (UTC)
 * 4) -- get on the tightrope  ARB logo.png  wants snuggles, receives struggles  12:03, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Comments

 * The Margatians would like to retain their right to determine their own border policy for the time being. -- SlenderXP  Talk to me   04:54, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

COMMENT SECTION FOR NON-WESTERNERS

 * "Cultured Discourse and Unity Maintenance Act" Well if you refuse to involve a new OOC holder, they could very well choose to just pull OOC and say "It's ooc that they're in the Western Union any more, remove it", and you'd have to do it according to the policy. Just a thought. Also, the "Foreign Policy Coordination Act" seems like it's just forcing one opinion on all users/countries of the Union. "Ok guys, you all HAVE to have this view in your countries because we all have to have the same view now". Seems dumb and bad imo, should probably be vetoed. Also for anyone unaware, if you copy the EU license plates you'll be copying the FRU in-universe: as seen here.   C  K   Sysop  06:07, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * The Foreign Policy Act makes sense as we are part of one Union and should have a joint foreign policy if we want us to stand out and be able to make a change on the Antarctic stage (or just simply defend ourselves). Additionally, like I said, nations can debate issues regarding foreign policy internally - the point is that we should be united externally (not show any weakness to our enemies or our allies or anybody). Cultured Discource and Unity Maintenance Act makes it OOC, however, to pull a country out of the Union if there's a new article holder who hasn't been approved as a member. This is purely so sabotage of the Union is avoided. Additionally, I doubt any members would ever forbid a country from leaving the Western Union, so I think there is nothing to worry about there. -- Penstubal (Talk) (Edits) 10:25, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * The FRU has no right to use EU-style license plates. It is in no way a parody of the EU, the trivia section lies. It is actually the USA Puppet Union, not an union of free countries. --QP.png QUACKERPINGU WITH BIG LETTERS!   (talk).   Contributions   A link  Quackerpingu2.png 13:24, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
 * because everything on fanon has to be an exact parody and nothing can borrow elements from other things without being a parody of it -- <font face="Impact"><font color = "FF8400">Chill57181     <font face="Impact"><font color = "EAA000">Talk    <font face="Impact"><font color = "FF8400">Contributions    <font face="Impact"><font color = "EAA000">My Articles    15:51, 29 June 2018 (UTC)