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The '''Brotherhood of Garetolia''', sometimes self-referred to as simply '''the Brotherhood''', is a far-right political organization in [[Garetolia]]. It was founded in 2005 and is currently headed by [[Mark Thorpe]]. The group claims itself to be a "real alternative" to the [[Conservative Party (Garetolia)|Conservative Party]], and pushes the rhetoric that the Conservatives are in fact only {{wp|centre-right politics|centre-right}}. The Brotherhood of Garetolia has been said by numerous news sources to be tantamount to the {{Wp|Proud Boys}} of the {{wp|United States}}, and is classified on the [[Garetolian Terrorism Scale]] as a [[Garetolian Terrorism Scale# | The '''Brotherhood of Garetolia''', sometimes self-referred to as simply '''the Brotherhood''', is a far-right political organization in [[Garetolia]]. It was founded in 2005 and is currently headed by [[Mark Thorpe]]. The group claims itself to be a "real alternative" to the [[Conservative Party (Garetolia)|Conservative Party]], and pushes the rhetoric that the Conservatives are in fact only {{wp|centre-right politics|centre-right}}. The Brotherhood of Garetolia has been said by numerous news sources to be tantamount to the {{Wp|Proud Boys}} of the {{wp|United States}}, and is classified on the [[Garetolian Terrorism Scale]] as a [[Garetolian Terrorism Scale#Levels|medium threat]]. Contrary to popular belief, the Brotherhood of Garetolia is not a political party, though several members have run for prime minister as independent; however, Thorpe is the only candidate to have received more than 100 votes, doing so in 2008. | ||
The Brotherhood of Garetolia strongly opposes the [[Green Party (Garetolia)|Green Party]], calling the policies of party leader [[Molly Newman]] "convoluted demagoguery", and has advocated several times for her to be removed from her position, but these attempts have been futile at best. The group also opposes the [[Garetolian Human Rights and Discrimination Act]], specifically the ban on [[Capital punishment in Garetolia|capital punishment]], stating in a press release "we do not support the clear violation of power, nor this radical, leftist decision." There have been several debates within [[Parliament of Garetolia|Parliament]] as to whether the Brotherhood of Garetolia should be outlawed, though many point out that as the group has not committed an act of terrorism, their members' freedom of association is to be protected according to [[Section 1 of the Garetolian Constitution|Section 1]] of the [[Constitution of Garetolia|Garetolian Constitution]]. | The Brotherhood of Garetolia strongly opposes the [[Green Party (Garetolia)|Green Party]], calling the policies of party leader [[Molly Newman]] "convoluted demagoguery", and has advocated several times for her to be removed from her position, but these attempts have been futile at best. The group also opposes the [[Garetolian Human Rights and Discrimination Act]], specifically the ban on [[Capital punishment in Garetolia|capital punishment]], stating in a press release "we do not support the clear violation of power, nor this radical, leftist decision." There have been several debates within [[Parliament of Garetolia|Parliament]] as to whether the Brotherhood of Garetolia should be outlawed, though many point out that as the group has not committed an act of terrorism, their members' freedom of association is to be protected according to [[Section 1 of the Garetolian Constitution|Section 1]] of the [[Constitution of Garetolia|Garetolian Constitution]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:39, 3 April 2024
Brotherhood of Garetolia | |
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 Flag | |
| Leader | Mark Thorpe |
| Founder | Mark Thorpe |
| Founded | 1 September 2005 |
| Headquarters | Ule'eka, Garetolia |
| Membership (2023) | 372 |
| Ideology | Right-wing populism Garetolian nationalism Anti-immigration Anti-communist |
| Political position | Far-right |
| Colors | Powder blue |
The Brotherhood of Garetolia, sometimes self-referred to as simply the Brotherhood, is a far-right political organization in Garetolia. It was founded in 2005 and is currently headed by Mark Thorpe. The group claims itself to be a "real alternative" to the Conservative Party, and pushes the rhetoric that the Conservatives are in fact only centre-right. The Brotherhood of Garetolia has been said by numerous news sources to be tantamount to the Proud Boys of the United States, and is classified on the Garetolian Terrorism Scale as a medium threat. Contrary to popular belief, the Brotherhood of Garetolia is not a political party, though several members have run for prime minister as independent; however, Thorpe is the only candidate to have received more than 100 votes, doing so in 2008.
The Brotherhood of Garetolia strongly opposes the Green Party, calling the policies of party leader Molly Newman "convoluted demagoguery", and has advocated several times for her to be removed from her position, but these attempts have been futile at best. The group also opposes the Garetolian Human Rights and Discrimination Act, specifically the ban on capital punishment, stating in a press release "we do not support the clear violation of power, nor this radical, leftist decision." There have been several debates within Parliament as to whether the Brotherhood of Garetolia should be outlawed, though many point out that as the group has not committed an act of terrorism, their members' freedom of association is to be protected according to Section 1 of the Garetolian Constitution.
