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# 1 I have some proposals for the WG. The Swiss Executive is the most stable government on this planet. It's based on idea of part-time politicians. The headship of state is collectively vested in the 7-member Swiss Federal Council. This is the best sample for the Digital Democracy in action. Switzerland features a system of government not seen at the national level on any other place on Earth: the Direct Democracy. For any change in the constitution, a referendum is mandatory; for any change in a law, a referendum can be requested. In the Digital Democracy – any change of law is just a billion clicks away. Colonel 78
# 2 Swiss is good, I agree. I checked online info. They really do not have a single head of state. I liked that the most. The President is not the Swiss head of state (this function is carried out by the Council In Corpore = in its entirety). The Federal Council, Switzerland's government, has 7 members. Each year, a different member becomes the Federal President. The post confers no special powers or privileges, and the president continues to administer his or her own department. Americano 301
# 3 You say no head of state? That's neat. It will be no need for any state visits anyway. Part-time politicians? I want something like that right now. Ain't we all sick of those career-making 'pros?' I wonder what kind of plans Oprah or Bill Gates have for the next decade. Taurus
# 4 Ok, the sample of Swiss democracy could be good for a start, before it will evolve into something new. I just want to say that not only Switzerland has something to offer. Singapore – too. Don't forget that the World Federation will have to include the Third World. Harry would know how. One Tree Hill Fan # 5 Did you hear that saying: "The World is proof that God is a Committee"? It's just a quote. Swiss Guards are still responsible for the security of Vatican City – it's a fact. I've been there many times: it's Reservoir-sized indeed. SashNine
# 6 The Rolex System could be not bad. (The Swiss created the Internet after all.) I like this idea 'No Head of State' too. We don't need no Earth Emperors. Let's hope in the future we will have somebody else to talk about: Like multi-sport stars, teenage scientists, self-financed space explorers, or digital actors living in our realm. Moravian Man
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