Libertarian Coalition

The Libertarian Coalition was a parliamentary coalition that existed in Twitcord from 12 May to 26 November 2020. It was formed by Minarchist Party leader Izzybella and Union of Egoists leader Kml a day after the founding of Twitcord. Throughout it's existence, it entered many governments, and after its first foe (the Democratic Party) fell from relevancy, it faced the Christian Values Union in dead heat elections and parliamentary battles. It once re-positioned itself as strictly a Anti-theocratic and allowed progressives and economic leftists in the coalition, but later kicked them out to re-focus on libertarian principles.

On 26 November, Parliament passed the Disbandment of All Coalitions Act, which forcibly disbanded the Libertarian Coalition by law

Formation and 1st Parliament
The formation of the coalition was made at the last minute, as the Union Of Egoists pulled out of a coalition deal with the Democratic and Conservative parties during the Vote of Confidence, and made a new deal with the Minarchist Party. A new Vote of Confidence was passed on 12 May, forming the First ever Twitcord government with Izzybella as Prime Minister.

The Izzybella government was only a minority in parliament, which forced them to work with opposition and independents to get legislation passed. Fortunately, PM Izzybella had good relations with Opposition leader Democrat Nancy Pelosi, although they clashed on issues such as the welfare state and the economy.

Under the Izzybella premiership, all drugs, except Fentanyl and synthetic drugs, were legalized. Prostitution and polyamorus marriages were also made legal. Seen as great achievements by many, it also hurt her support from more socially conservative voters. While the National Liberals also joined the coalition, the Coalition also suffered many defections. Minarchist MP Chicago Liberal resigned from Parliament over Izzybella's agenda. Minarchist Deputy Leader Isshin Ashina defected to form the Jeb! Party

Decline
In the 1st election, while the Minarchists won the most seats, they got 2nd place in the popular vote, losing to Brickface's Anti-Society Party. Soon after, even though she became Opposition leader, Izzybella became mostly hidden from public life, which further contributed to the party's (and the coalition's) decline. The Jeb! Party soaked up many of Izzybella's former supporters. The Twitcord Times wrote "Izzybella and her coalition aren't the real opposition, they're just a bunch of hidden feather dusters. the Jeb party under Ashina does more work than any other opposition party"

In the 2nd election, the Minarchists got smashed at 4th place and, along with it's formal rival (the Democratic Party), lost it's major party status. Izzybella was later thrown out of party and coalition leadership

Return to grace and 4th Parliament
Ephrom Josine was elected the new leader after Izzybella was deposed. Under his leadership, the coalition had a resurgence onto the scene. Ephrom accused Anti-Society and Jeb! parties of "not having any serious legislation" and promised to restore seriousness in both government and parliament.

In the 3rd election, the LC made a surprising comeback victory, and re-entered government.

Under Ephrom's premiership, government surveillance was banned, the military was abolished, and Parliament finally approved the flag of the nation. The Anti-Society Party was dissolved, making the Christian Theocratic Party under Sendix official opposition

4th and 5th election
Throughout the campaign for the 4th election, the LC struggled to capitalize on it's approval rating, as the newly formed Anarchy Party, formed by former Jeb! Party Deputy Leader Konata Izumi, was more appealing to much of the LC's base than Ephrom's and the National Liberal's minarchism. Plus, Ephrom's no-filter hostility to the Christian Theocrats repelled many to Izumi.

The Anarchy Party later won the election, while the Minarchists was reduced to 3rd place. Meanwhile, the National Liberals under Lord Teridax got votes for the first time ever. Konata Izumi became PM, then immediately resigned and called a snap election, this time with the Anarchy Party abstaining. This move was extremely unpopular with the electorate

During the campaign of the 5th election, The Christian Theocrats under Sendix surpassed the LC in opinion polls, accusing both Anarchy and LC of "playing games with the electoral system" and "allowing degeneracy and drug use", and promised to "bring stable christian government". Both Ephrom and Izumi accused Sendix of being an "authoritarian bigot". The CTP later won the election in a landslide, and entered government under their coalition with the Conservative Party and National Fascist Party called "Christian Values Union" or CVU. The LC once again becomes official opposition

Soon after, The Anarchy Party joined the LC, and the Jeb! Party rejoined the Minarchists.

6th Parliament and election
Immediately after the CVU enters government, same-sex marriage and polyamorus marriage, along with divorce, is banned. The prompts backlash from the Ephrom-led LC, tweeting "This hurts our coalition personally. Our current and past party leaders are LGBT. We'll forever protect LGBT rights from the CVU"

Under Sendix's first premiership, there were dramatic changes to the political system. Gun rights were expanded during this period. A Constitution Convention was called. The CVU called for a constitutional monarchy with conservative catholic doctrine in the legal system, while the LC opposed this and wanted a secular liberal republic. The CVU eventually won and an Emperor was appointed. The electoral system was also changed to where Coalitions were on a joint ticket

During this time, the LC moved further to the Left, and repositioning itself on being Anti-Theocrat, and let the Left-wing Progressive Party join

Tensions between the CVU and LC became very bad and hostile, especially between Ephrom and PM Sendix. A fight broke out in Parliament after the LC narrowly failed to reinstall gay marriage and throwout discrimination against non-binary people

The 6th election was the first election under this new system. The LC ran a Big tent campaign focused on "ending fascism" and a "return to normalcy and freedom", while the CVU campaigned on their "success" and promised to "clean the streets". Ephrom struggled to capitalize on Sendix's unpopularity among moderate conservatives due to his comments regarding "executing fascists before they execute us" and Sendix framing him as a hypocrite. The CVU easily won re-election

Konata Izumi leadership
Soon after the election, the Anarchy Party became the Senior Party of the LC, making Konata Izumi the Opposition leader. He was seen as more charismatic and less hostile. He refocused the LC's priorities on economic issues instead of social issues, claiming the reason why Ephrom lost "was over the LC abandonment of libertarian principles and over-hostility to the CVU" and promised to restore principles and civility. The Progressives left the LC over this, and formed their own left-wing coalition with the Dems, the "PDC".

Izumi's bipartisan efforts with the Conservative Party on the economy became a success on their part, and the LC started polling ahead of the CVU for the first time since the 4th election. PM Sendix became incredibly unpopular, and it was seen that Izumi would become the next PM if Sendix remained in power. Unfortunately, Sendix resigned as PM and party leader on 5 September and the moderate Conservative Party took power in the CVU, and the CP's Plum Tuckered served the rest of Sendix's term.

During the campaign of the 7th election, Plum's CVU re-took the lead in polling over the LC, as he distanced himself from Sendix. Izumi attacked Plum for being in government with Sendix, but without success. The CVU won re-election for a third time, with Plum being elected into a full term as PM.

Izumi relationship with Ephrom within the LC was completely strained throughout the campaign, eventually causing Izumi to resign from Parliament after the election

Ephrom's return and decline
The Minarchist Party became the Senior Party of the LC after Izumi's resignation, making Ephrom Opposition leader once more. Soon afterwards, the Anarchy Party merged with the Minarchists

During Plum's second premiership, Loli porn and Cock & Ball Torture was banned. The DNA Act passed, protecting an individual's DNA under privacy rights. Aliens could apply for citizenship for the first time, and the Imperial mesuring system was offically adopted.

The Twitcord Empire declared war on TAAZ, and Plum was granted emergency war powers, which the LC objected to, saying it was tyrannical and "virtually dictatoral". A scandal occured when it was revealed many members of the LC, including Former PM Isshin Ashina, was secetly siding with TAAZ in the war. Ashina was later charged with treason, and sent into exile (even though he kept his seat in Parliament).

Plum later announced he would step down from CVU leadership, but would finish serving the rest of his term as PM, making Christian Theocratic leader Mark Tully new CVU leader.

The campaign of the 8th election was centered around the Twitcordian-TAAZ War and the Ashina Scandal. Ephrom and the LC promised to end the war and pardon Ashina of his charges, which they say were unjustified, although this was a very controversal stance. Mark Tully vowed to continue the war and smeared the LC of being the "party of treason", but faced division with the militant faction of the CVU, lead by Former PM Sendix, for moderating the party platform. 3 terms of CVU rule also exausted public support. Due to this, Ephrom and Tully were neck and neck in polling througout the campaign.

Ephrom later won the election in the closest race in Twitcordian history. The LC re-entered government for the first time since the 3rd election

Soon after Ephrom became PM, he was booted from office through a Vote of No Confidence, and soon resigned from Parliament

Conservative MP Isshin then left the Conservative Party to join the Minarchist party and Became Party Leader.

Ashina leadership and disbandment
Isshin decided to make Lord Teridax prime minister and became Deputy Prime Minister. Teridax's administration was more socially conservative then previous Libertarian Coalitions, focusing on Hoppeanism. He strengthened property rights and rebuked egalitarianism. After Lord Teridax's term Isshin Ashina became Prime Minister. He governed as a no denominational Christian, which set him apart not only from the secularist views of Lc but also from the CVU's brand of Catholic theocracy. He was removed after a CVU vote of No confidence after revoking sendix's title of king. He later lost the election and worked as opposition leader until Chicago Liberal attempted a coup to remove 216thinker for his throne. After the coup failed stark horizon nuked parliament kicking everyone out of twitcord until 216thinker intervened and executed stark horizon. Isshin Ashina returned and became acting Prime Minister with a focus on repopulation. He also repealed most theocratic laws, He make the state secular and legalized same sex marriage, polygamy and successfully repopulated Twitcord so an election could take place. He also passed the disbandment of coalitions act which effectively ended the CVU LC and PDC.