Post by George on Jan 12, 2005 23:55:19 GMT -5
Succession is a problem for most smaller micronations - particularly those run by a single family, like Sealand or Hutt River.
Sealand seems to have managed a transition from Prince Roy to Prince Michael successfully, and the third generation, represented by Prince James, appears to be continuing the tradition - James recently attended the micronations convention at the Uni of Sunderland.
Hutt River is still run by Prince Leonard, who is a sprightly septugenarian. I have less faith in its long term survival in the hands of his son/s, none of whom seem to posess the passion, charisma or intellectual wherewithal to maintain the tradition.
That's why I've always thought hereditary succession is a very bad idea for any state. To guarantee a workable succession it's necessary to open up the head of state position to the most capable person - not simply the one with the right genes.
Sure George, I had the same thoughts last night about the scans; I brought the Atlantis booklet to the school where I teach and will scan it and transmit them to you. Tomorrow I'll do the Celestia booklet. I also have that neat article about Outer Baldonia I referenced in the LINKS site.
The Atlantis booklet was worth acquiring, althogh instead of "The Story of Operation Atlantis", "The Prologue and Chapter One of Operation Atlantis" would have been more appropriate. In November of 1968, they had just moved into the Sawyerkill Motel and the whole thing was still in its inception. I wonder if Stevens ever wrote a follow-up.
I think what many micro-nations lacked was an heir or successor to carry it to the next generation; though sometimes that doesn't pan out, either. Is Sealand (not the rebel-version) still breathing? And how about Hutt River Province, are they under new "management" and do they still hold the same stature they once did?
Erik
Sealand seems to have managed a transition from Prince Roy to Prince Michael successfully, and the third generation, represented by Prince James, appears to be continuing the tradition - James recently attended the micronations convention at the Uni of Sunderland.
Hutt River is still run by Prince Leonard, who is a sprightly septugenarian. I have less faith in its long term survival in the hands of his son/s, none of whom seem to posess the passion, charisma or intellectual wherewithal to maintain the tradition.
That's why I've always thought hereditary succession is a very bad idea for any state. To guarantee a workable succession it's necessary to open up the head of state position to the most capable person - not simply the one with the right genes.
evm111 said:
Top o' the mornin!Sure George, I had the same thoughts last night about the scans; I brought the Atlantis booklet to the school where I teach and will scan it and transmit them to you. Tomorrow I'll do the Celestia booklet. I also have that neat article about Outer Baldonia I referenced in the LINKS site.
The Atlantis booklet was worth acquiring, althogh instead of "The Story of Operation Atlantis", "The Prologue and Chapter One of Operation Atlantis" would have been more appropriate. In November of 1968, they had just moved into the Sawyerkill Motel and the whole thing was still in its inception. I wonder if Stevens ever wrote a follow-up.
I think what many micro-nations lacked was an heir or successor to carry it to the next generation; though sometimes that doesn't pan out, either. Is Sealand (not the rebel-version) still breathing? And how about Hutt River Province, are they under new "management" and do they still hold the same stature they once did?
Erik