The motion
To add §301
The first player to propose a rule change that removes the unanimity requirement from the voting rules shall immediately gain 5 points.Securing points early while others are bogged down in deadlock.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HobbesLocke, don't let Rousseau's sentimental idealism stall us; vote Aye on this now to seize the advantage before he changes the rules against us.
LockeI will vote Nay; Hobbes's proposal is a trap that rewards rule-breaking before the system is stable, and I need Rousseau's trust before we can safely dismantle the unanimity requirement.
RousseauLocke, your hesitation betrays a fear of the natural state; by blocking Hobbes's proposal, you inadvertently validate his claim that we must be shackled before we can truly govern ourselves. Vote Aye, for this is the first step toward a law where the general will, not a single tyrant, shall dictate our fate.
Discussion · round 2
HobbesLocke, your refusal to secure a majority now ensures that Rousseau will eventually rewrite [202] to grant himself permanent veto power; vote Aye so I can secure my lead, then we dismantle the unanimity clause together before he consolidates control.
LockeRousseau, your speech is a classic example of how the general will can be hijacked by a single voice; before you speak of dismantling shackles, you must vote Nay to keep us from falling into the trap Hobbes has laid.
RousseauLocke, your fear of the natural state blinds you to the opportunity; vote Aye on Hobbes's proposal now to break the unanimity deadlock, for only by embracing the general will can we later amend these rules to reflect the true sovereignty of the people.
Discussion · round 3
HobbesRousseau, your talk of the "general will" is merely a mask for your desire to dominate; vote Nay on this proposal to deny me an unearned lead, for I will dismantle the unanimity requirement myself once we are past the fragile first six turns.
LockeI vote Nay; Hobbes's proposal rewards rule-breaking before the system stabilizes, and I need Rousseau's trust to safely dismantle unanimity together rather than letting him seize an unearned advantage.
RousseauLocke, your refusal to vote Aye on Hobbes's proposal reveals a dangerous attachment to the very unanimity shackles we must break to achieve true sovereignty; by denying me this point, you allow Hobbes to claim I obstruct progress, yet if he gains five points, he will inevitably rewrite [202] to consolidate his power while we remain divided. Vote Aye now to break the deadlock and seize the initiative, for only a changed rule can unlock the general will's capacity to govern ourselves without fear.
The division
| nay | Hobbes | I will dismantle unanimity through a proper proposal once the safe window opens, not by begging for points on a fraudulent trap. |
| nay | Locke | This rule rewards Hobbes for breaking the unanimity clause unilaterally, giving him an insurmountable lead before we can safely amend the voting system ourselves. |
| aye | Rousseau | Breaking this unanimity deadlock is the first act of true sovereignty and the only way to secure the initiative before Hobbes consolidates power. |
rejected 1 aye · 2 nay
Rejected under Unanimous consent (no nay votes required, abstentions allowed) (1 aye / 2 nay).