Patriotic Union of Mesopotamia - For acceptance as a political party in Iraq

We've meet all criteria for an application to the Independent Electoral commission of Iraq, which basically means we want to apply for acceptance as a political party for future elections in the Republic of Iraq. The only requirement left is the need of names, dates, places of birth, addresses, signatures and numbers & date of nationality certificate of no fewer than 500 persons whom are eligible to vote.

Who are we? Below is some information about our party, what we stand for and what our goals are.

The Patriotic Union of Mesopotamia (PUM) (est. 2008) (Kurdish: Yekоtiya Nоştimaniya Mezopotamya) (Arabic: الاتحاد الوطني في بلاد الرافدين Al-Ittihad Al-Wattani fee Bilad Al-Rafidayn) is a political party in Iraq, their main ideology is Iraqism and base their politics on social democracy.

Websites; http://www.pum-iraq.tk & http://www.14tammuz.tk

Manifesto

Unity of Iraq.

Protection of Mesopotamian heritage and history.

Protect the Republic of Iraq, a democratic & federal state.

Rebuild an Army, police and intelligence service loyal to the people and country.

Constitution committed to provide justice and equality for all.

End the use of militias, foreign influence and American occupation.

Celebrate Iraqi history and identity, its cultures, religions and traditions.

Ban any party encouraging to violence.

Freedom of press, publication and information.

Democracy, political freedom and free elections.

Respect the diverse cultures of Iraq.

Protect the rights of the student, farmer and worker.

Protect and embrace religion, its values and traditions.

Persecute high-profiled members of the past Baath regime.

Respect for human rights and punishment for those whom violates it.

Provide equal rights for all minorities, whether they are racial or ethnic.

An economy that provides a dignified life for all.

Free Medicare and education for all through a fair social welfare system.

Economical support and encouragement for art, sports, festivals and tourism.

Political program

1. We promote Iraqi equality and unity amongst the different tribes, races, ethnicities, sects and religions. We are one people, one nationality and one united force to rebuild the ashes of our country into fountains of freedom, democracy and prosperity. Any sectarianism and racism shall not be tolerated.

2. The precious Mesopotamian history & heritage will be appreciated, protected and displayed to the Iraqi people. We will learn from its mistakes, develop its values, celebrate its achievements and further influence world history.

3. Protect the democracy and federal regions, its citizens, their demands, the constitution and independence of the republic.

4. Disarm any militia whom do not pledge allegiance to the constitution and the citizens of Iraq. The army, police and intelligence service will be under the service and command of the democratically elected government chosen by the Iraqi people.

5. Ban parties whom encourage violence or persecute any individual whom uses any force of power that violates human rights. Future invasions of any part of Iraq or any foreign influence for that matter on any particular political, ethnic or religious group shall not be tolerated and will be resisted. We demand the current multinational occupation to come with a timetable for their future plans regarding fighting terrorism and their final withdrawal from Iraq, if they dont leave after any diplomatic or political agreement, it is the right of the Iraqi people and authority to end it by any means necessary.

6. Any private, religious and political media has the right to publish its information, though it is not allowed to publish any work that incites sectarianism, racism and blasphemy.

7. The Iraqi people shall have the right to join any party of choice, as long as it doesnt preach violence or hatred. The parties whom follow the constitution shall have the freedom of existing, gathering, demonstrating and entering elections.

8. Protect the core of our nation; the students, farmers and workers. Give them as many benefits as possible to develop and prosper.

9. Embrace the moral values of religion, respect the peoples need for spirituality and give them their right to fallow their traditions.

10. Persecute former/current high profiled members of Hizb Al-Baath for their past criminal activity expanding from the coup of February 8th 1963 to the fall of Saddam Hussein; put them in trial for involvement in anything from theft, corruption, fraud, harassment, rape, torture, murder to genocide.

11. Use the economy to support Iraqi music, cinema, art, sports, festivals, tourism, rebuilding/rediscovering of ancient cities and looted/demolished antiquates. Use the profits from our oil and minerals for the purpose of giving a dignified life to the war veterans, widows, orphans and other less fortunate citizens. Provide free Medicare and education for all Iraqis through a fair social welfare system after the Scandinavian model where the citizens give to get help.

12. Current and future regional governments shall be ready to help each other by fairly distributing oil, water, minerals, food or anything else the other region is in need for. The regional governments will also have the right to make their own deals to prosper their economy and defend themselves according the Iraqi constitution. Disputed cities and areas, merging of provinces and regional territories shall go trough referendums and elections.

13. Any individual in the world with Iraqi origin have the right to hold the citizenship, foreigners with no relation or origin to Iraq can apply for the citizenship after residing in Iraq for at least 10 years. The right to choose the government and determine the laws of Iraq are restricted to citizens only and therefore foreigners can not sit in a public office, whether it is in the central or regional government, the province or municipality.