The Jordanian Opposition Coalition’s Mission Statement
There’s no doubt about it, but the Corona Virus has forced (required) the world to change, and change fast. This change has taken a variety of forms – from the way we clean our kitchens and wash our hands to how our governments run, how elections are held and how we view the growth of patriotic states that are fighting to end the growth of globalism and hate.
With those actions in mind, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger recently confirmed this by saying: “The world is changing under the pressure of an unprecedented pandemic and economic crises”.
As we all know, this change was not just necessary, but inevitable, and during these trying times, no nation is exempt from this change. The changes faced by the world are critical for developing countries and regions in Africa, Asia, South America and the Middle East.
This paper focuses on changes in one specific country – Jordan, and is important because it not only sends a message, but helps lay the foundation for a smooth transition of change without facing unprecedented chaos.
With those combined messages front and center, we as “the leaders of nations” must use today’s tools to prepare not just our individual selves for the “day after” the change comes, but also our countries, their governments and most importantly, our citizens.
And that is exactly what the Jordanian Opposition Coalition (JOC) is doing by publishing this paper.
Specifically, this document is an in-depth plan for Jordan, and is based on the “day after King Abdulla abdicates”. In order to differentiate the past from the current and present, we call this future, the “New Jordan”, and we define it as a “Jordan that fulfills the promises of economic freedom and diversity that supports 21st Century freedoms for everyone in the country”.
Because this is a living document, the “New Jordan” dream starts with the collection of hopes and ideas that will secure a smooth transition and positive change that eliminates the corruption Jordan currently faces while enhancing the lives of her citizens. Once our “New Jordan” takes hold, we will work to secure our rightful place in the world, and as such, will turn our hard work into the patriotism and dreams of the future. With economic prosperity and equality in mind, our dreams and patriotism will be used to promote peace and economic prosperity throughout the Middle East.
The JOC platform consists of the following fundamental elements:
1) The promotion of positive changes, not just for the people, but for the way our government operates;
2) A Constitution that recognizes and secures the rights of each and every citizen while securing Jordan’s economic future. That means the establishment of law and order, protecting civil rights and enhancing prosperity. These concepts will work hand in hand with the establishment of zero tolerance policies that outlaw Royal graft, radicalism and anyone “living above the law”;
3) An internal economic plan that constructs a new foundation on the values of peace and prosperity, while rebuilding social foundations and lifestyles from the ground up;
4) The adoption and enactment of external economic programs and policies that foster cooperation with her neighbors, as well as attracts foreign investment into Jordan.
5) The support for pre-existing international agreements and treaties;
6) A philosophy that supports the concept that the best investment, is one in peace, and that the “New Jordan” will be a leader in the regional movement, not a roadblock.
The concepts included in this document come from supporters of the Jordanian Opposition Coalition (JOC). The JOC consists of a diverse set of Jordanian leaders, and includes activists and community figures who firmly believe that the globalist-controlled, corrupt and morally and economically bankrupt Hashemite King, will not survive. We also believe that the Jordan of tomorrow, the “New Jordan,” will need to implement new and creative policies that on one-hand embraces our culture, while on the other hand, adopts western ways of doing business. To accomplish this, the JOC plans on defining, promoting and implementing democratically accepted concepts and institutions that end the Royalty (and its graft), ensures the growth of secularism, expands human rights and lifestyles, fosters coexistence and promotes economic prosperity, all while sustaining peace for the good of the people of Jordan and the region.
In an effort to bring these concepts to fruition, the JOC will roll up its sleeves and revamp Jordan’s Parliament thanks to the introduction, discussion and vote on a new Constitution. This will help the “New Jordan” embrace the new, while establishing and implementing laws that will outlaw cronyism, political incest and religious terrorism while working “by and for” our constituents – the people of Jordan.
In order to capture the true spirit of this platform and the change Jordanians deserve, the JOC used a variety of methods. On one hand, current regional events came into play, while on the other hand, we asked the above referenced people to provide us with feedback. As we circulated our document, political, social and economic experts provided us with their feelings and thoughts. One of the most essential concepts agreed upon by everyone is transparency. The JOC pledges to educate and involve the hearts and minds of our constituents.
For the purposes of this document and the “New Jordan’, we define transparency as follows: holding public officials accountable for their actions, while allowing public participation in those actions that fight corruption while sharing the actions of government and its leaders with the public. When a government’s meetings are open to the press and the public, budgets may be openly reviewed and discussed by anyone.
This document contains positions on a variety of issues as they fall into 6 specific categories. Categorized by overall subject matter, they are not printed in order of importance. They are:
1) Economics & Job Creation
2) Educational Equality
3) Constitutional Democracy & Rights
4) Peace, Prosperity and International Relations
5) Military
6) Terrorism