Transcript MWP Philosophy and Methodology

Modern Whig Philosophy & Methodology
Modern Whig Philosophy
 These are principles, or a framework from which the
ideas of the Modern Whig Party emerge.
 This framework was created as a solutions to the
ineffectiveness of our current systems of government
to make good public policy.
 All Americans regardless of socioeconomic status are
effected by poorly managed government.
 The Modern Whig Party is a moderate or centrist
organization that is pragmatic in thought and action
when it comes to politics and public service.
Modern Whig Philosophy
As manifest as traditional national policy planks
 FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY - Any action of the government must
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respect principles of fiscal responsibility and public accountability.
ENERGY INDEPENDENCE - Develop practical domestic energy
sources to reduce dependence on foreign energy sources.
STATE'S RESPONSIBILITY - Each state can generally determine its
course of action based on local values and unique needs.
SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE - When the government is compelled to
legislate morality (laws), every citizen should be considered as equal.
ECONOMIC, EDUCATION, AND SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENT Increase public and private emphasis on math and science to promote
American innovation to compete in the global economy.
VETERANS AFFAIRS - Vigilant advocacy relating to the medical,
financial, and overall well-being of our military families and veterans.
REPRESENTATION- eliminating, or radically curtailing influence by
non-citizen groups in government. Reviewing electoral methods to
ensure proper citizen representation.
Modern Whig Philosophy
 Pragmatic, balanced and non-ideological approach to public
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policy puts the American people first.
Solutions-oriented, methodological yet flexible in approach
towards ‘centrist’ policy proposals.
Greater citizen participation in the formation of public policy.
Highly informed citizens is the new normal.
Focus on core issues that affect all Americans as a whole, not just
one group or a few special interest issues.
Freedom of political thought and action, not stuck on ideology.
Historical political truths are replaced by new truths and
realities as citizens participate without prior bias using only
modern Whig and basic Constitutional guidelines.
Modern Whig Philosophy
 Therefore this is not a traditional political party, nor a
traditional party platform. We believe that traditional
solutions will remain ineffective.
 Whigs practice independent thought, stress citizen
participation, want the curtailment of lobby interests,
a review of electoral methods, all to ensure a healthy
Republic .
 These are not policies nor are they ideology. It is a
philosophy that stresses method, and seeks to refine or
rebuild the methodologies of our representation.
Methodology over Ideology
 Methodology goes hand in hand with the MWP philosophy.
 Methodology are the tools, or methods that the Whigs use to
empower our members and American citizens to take action and
make their voice heard. Methodology teaches members and
citizens not what to think but how to think and act on the issues
they care about, develop their own ideas for policy based off of
the Whig framework principles, which affect all Americans.
 Methodology along with the MWP philosophy will bring
forth a NEW SYSTEM OF REPRESENTATION that would
serve as more proper stewardship of our democratic
Republic.
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Methodology Tools
 Whig Action Tools will empower Americans to make their voice heard.
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These will be informational and educational to the voters.
Whig Associations will form to collaborate on ideas for policy. These
ideas can be presented to candidates and the MWP. People can
collaborate with others on ideas, research and debate in a civil manner.
Candidates, citizens, and members can interact directly on an issue and
policy level as well as personal.
Civic Profiles-members and candidates will create civic profiles that
track military and/or community service, and involvement in the
MWP. These will serve as the candidates public biography.
Whig Academy- new members interested in running for office can take
classes on debate, Whig philosophy, US history, public service, and
fiscal administration. This empowers citizens to run for office.
Videos, presentations, forums, flyers, and documents that will help
guide members to act and vote in their local areas and states.
Whig Associations
Whig Academy
**This Helps make a
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Whig Associations
-Vote
-Whig Proposed Policies
-Debate & Presenting
-Research & Data
-Defining the Problem
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In Action
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Civic Profiles &
Whig Operations
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Whig Tools
Whig Academy
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Whig Leader
Knowledgeable,
Pragmatic,
Methodological, &
Open-minded Whig
Example of MWP philosophy &
Methodology in action
 Members want to establish an Association to put forth a solutions to the principle of
Energy Independence.
 The members research various solutions and posts in MWP Forums/Associations their
research, they set up a collaborative polling forum within the Association for public
participation as well as an expert debate for public viewing. Using the public input data,
the members decide they support and propose the Pickens Plan ( for example) for energy
independence.
 They present this idea to candidates with the polling data and candidates who agree with
this can build a base from this solutions supporters.
 Also the member/s can propose that the MWP adopts the Pickens Plan as a policy
proposal ( commonly known as platform plank) to solve Energy Independence. The
members of the MWP can vote on this issue to be adopted or the leaders of the MWP can
vote to adopt this issue.
 Other solutions other than the Pickens Plan may be proposed and adopted by the MWP.
Candidates may adopt other solutions other than the Pickens Plan to solve Energy
Independence.
 Any solution that becomes out dated due to world or American events, or is proven to not
be effective for the American people, the MWP and members have the flexibility to adapt
to a better solution. The iterative process starts from the beginning again.
 This is not wishy washy or indecisive, this is common sense and effective action to put
forth the strongest and most effective solutions to issues. We the people become the
experts, and we the people cannot be directly influenced by special interests.