Post by palestinefree2 on Jun 16, 2008 16:14:42 GMT -5
Foreign Affairs Update from Liberalia
By the Liberalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
June 2008
Regional status
New Liberalia Regional Population: 73
Liberalia Regional Population: 10
WWSeti Regional Population: 10
Total Population: 93
Founder: Whitlamia
WA Delegate: Lower Forthampton
Endorsements: 11 (58%)
Quote
"All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, to make it possible."
~ T.E. Lawrence (of Arabia)
Chocolate Factory Forces Satan’s Resignation
Laothin wanted to introduce a bill creating a chocolate factory, modelled off of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, thinking it would be good for the chocolate lovers of the region and promote activity and culture. Despite getting strong support, Parliament Speaker Satan aka Trodenheim believed it was a joke bill as it was relating to RP, and refused to move the bill to debate, much less to vote. Many saw this as an improper use of his duties as Speaker and called for the Prime Minister to intervene, and for the case to be brought to the court. Prime Minister Palestine Free 2 refused to intervene, and the Liberalian Supreme Court ruled that he was within his rights to not move the bill.
Angry with the result, Laothin and his supporters continued, pushing for votes of no confidence on both the Speaker (for failing to fulfil his duty and improper conduct in giving rude responses to those who protested his actions) and the Prime Minister (for refusing to intervene). The PM Vote of No Confidence failed, but before the Speaker’s Vote of No Confidence could be concluded, Satan resigned in disgust. New Corsimenia was appointed the new Speaker of the Liberalian Parliament and Forthampton remained as Deputy. The Chocolate Act went through debate and vote, and passed. Eventually a new section in the Summer Square section was created for the Chocolate Factory, Laothin changed his name to Willy Wonky, and now the first tour is underway.
First President of Liberalia
Julio Trigman has been appointment and ratified by the Liberalian Parliament as the first President of Liberalia. There were some controversy over the counting of abstentions and whether the Parliament gave him the 2/3 majority required constitutionally but was settled in the end. President Trigman made his first address to the region, giving honours to various people for their dedication to the region and has made efforts to create the image of bipartisan head of state he is supposed to be.
The President will be aiding the PF2 Government in his role as Head of State in the series of foreign tours the Prime Minister has been conducting.
PF2, the NS Jet Setter
Prime Minister Palestine Free 2 has begun his NS world tour to foster relations abroad. The PM, along with the President and his Foreign Affairs staff have set off initially to the regions of Europeia, Canada, Equalism and Lazarus. He hopes to use this open Liberalia up to other regions and plans to negotiate friendship treaties and a reciprocal invitation for their leaders to return the visit to Liberalia and make decisions on the ideas discussed on the tour. If your region is not already on the PM’s itinerary and would like it to be please contact the Liberalian Department of Foreign Affairs.
Election Fever
In mid-May, there was a delegate election between Northern Sushi and the incumbent delegate Forthampton. After a five day voting and campaigning period, Forthampton was re-elected to another term as WA Delegate, beating Northern Sushi 10-3. Congratulations!
The June prime ministerial election campaign has begun, with the date of the poll set for the 13-16 June. The PM PF2 announced he will run for re-election as Labour leader along with his coalition Right Alliance deputy Delta Golf Sierra. The primary rival candidate is Nucleawasta (Independent) who was Liberalia’s 8th Prime Minister in July-August 2007, and whose running mate is Loslakia. Two other rival candidates have also put their hats in the ring: Tupelope (with running mate Bandaloon aka Prime Minister Evan) and Senita (with running mate Trodenheim aka Satan). Good luck to all the candidates!
A Class 2 Guardian Council election was held from 9-11 June. Ten candidates have nominated to run for the four Council seats that are up for grabs. The winners with the top three votes take 3 Class 2 Council seats: Iwaqin, Forthampton, and Prime Minister Kurt. Congratulations to all three!
Due to a tie for the remaining Class 1 Council seat, a runoff will be held between Hammer, Northern Sushi, and Senita.
Elections are also underway for the Democratically Elected Attorney, the public defender of New Liberalia. Currently, the candidates who are running include Laothin, Junior Foreign Minister Nivogal, and Justice Minister Curiastan. Best of luck to all candidates!
Newcomers Arrive, Oldtimers Return
We had an influx of newcomers to our region and old-timers return as well.
First, we’d like to welcome newcomers Iwaqin, St. Trinnian, TiddyTeddy, Neu Leverkusen, Russia and Kazakhstan, and SternbookPrez!
Carops, infamous in Liberalian history, who essentially caused the formation of New Liberalia, has returned asking for forgiveness, and a trial for his past crimes. Many in the region have agreed that forgiveness should be given for his past to help with the healing and reconciliation, and a trial is now underway.
Other oldies that have returned include fudk you, Etombia, and Son of Hagge, who was formerly known as RealBigSwede, major players from Liberalian past. Welcome back!
RP Lets Loose Dogs of War
The Role-playing area is already brimming with activity. Here are some highlights.
After another round of war, the Corporate Union was finally dissolved and created into various separate smaller unions, the Imperial Union and the Coalition of Liberalian States.
Prasser selected Forthampton's companies to upgrade their military after a fierce competition between companies from Govrama, Forthampton, and Trodenheim.
To resolve the war with Loslakia and Laothin, Laothin accepted being absorbed as an autonomous protectorate under Prasser's control for a tentative period.
In the futuristic realm, three people made three different explosive entrances into the galaxy out of hyperspace. Tension builds as multiple fleets are engaged in a standoff.
The current Cabinet of the PF2 Government:
President: Julio Trigman
Prime Minister: Palestine Free 2
Deputy Prime Minister: Delta Golf Sierra
Speaker, Liberalian Parliament: New Corsimenia
Deputy Speaker, Liberalian Parliament: Forthampton
Minister of Defence: Hammer
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Prime Minister Kurt
Junior Minister of Foreign Affairs for Internal Foreign Relations and Voluntary Incorporation: New Corsimenia
Junior Minister of Foreign Affairs for Update Authorship and Internationalisation: Senita
Junior Minister of Foreign Affairs for External Foreign Relations: Nivogal
Minister of Recruitment and New Citizens: Delta Golf Sierra
Minister of Justice: Curiastan
Minister of Internal Affairs: Forthampton
Thanks to Prime Minister Kurt and Nivogal for the update!