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« Last post by SeattleSlew on Today at 02:03:55 AM »THATS IT I HAVE HAD IT WITH THE STUPIDITY OF THESE VOTERS,,
IM OUTTA HERE...
COSTA RICO OR WYOMING FOR ME
Here is what you are moving to (if you choose Costa Rica)...sort of Libertarian, a bit of Socialism mixed in:
Type of Government
• Democratic Republic: Costa Rica operates under a 1949 Constitution that establishes the separation of powers into three main branches—Executive, Legislative, and Judicial—along with an independent Supreme Electoral Tribunal (Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones).
• Executive Branch: Headed by a president who serves as both head of state and head of government, alongside two vice presidents and a cabinet. The president is elected for a single four-year term and cannot run for consecutive re-election (requiring an eight-year waiting period).
• Legislative Branch: A unicameral body called the Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa) with 57 deputies elected via proportional representation for four-year terms.
• Judicial Branch: An independent Supreme Court of Justice and hierarchical judiciary that interprets laws and upholds constitutional rights.
• Abolition of the Military: Under Article 12 of its 1949 Constitution, Costa Rica constitutionally abolished its standing army, reallocating those defense funds toward public health, education, and social welfare programs.
Overall Political Philosophy
• Social Democracy & Welfare State: Post-1949 political philosophy in Costa Rica has historically centered on a blend of constitutional liberalism and a strong social safety net. The state guarantees universal healthcare, public education (with a minimum of 8% of GDP allocated), environmental protection, and basic labor rights.
• Pacifism and Neutrality: A core tenet of modern Costa Rican identity is demilitarization and peaceful international diplomacy, encapsulated in its famous national motto "Pura Vida" and its historical avoidance of regional civil wars.
• Shift toward Multi-Party Fragmentation and Populism: While the mid-to-late 20th century was dominated by a two-party system (centered around the center-left National Liberation Party and the social-christian opposition), contemporary politics have evolved into a fragmented multi-party landscape. Recent administrations—such as that of President Rodrigo Chaves—have leaned into anti-establishment, populist-leaning political communication and friction with traditional legislative and media institutions.
