My constituents are worried about competition from outside our borders, where they lack the ethics we apply to our workers and don't have to deal with the ongoing costs of risks of working in the newly annexed regions.
Foreigners are still subject to the laws of the land, and as such should not be in a position to abuse people within our borders. As to the newly annexed regions, I believe there are already subsidies of land and suchlike available for those enterprising enough to do business there, and as such the cost is really applied not to the people but to the government.
I think you do a disservice to our fighting men and women by implying that it would only take weeks to raise a force of their calibre. I agree that some naval might is needed but no more than a few galleys to protect our modest fleet of cogs. We should instead be focused on providing proper garrisons for our provincial guards and bringing the trappings of civilisation to the newly annexed lands.
I apologise for any offence I may have caused; however, the time distinction is still clear to see and should not be understated purely out of respect. The reason I propose focussing more on the navy than the army, other than for the aforementioned reasons, is that we already have the largest army on the continent and is more than sufficient to ensure order is kept in the provinces.
So you would throw them out of the Great Northern Pact and break the word of our government. The Populares may have signed the treaty but it is up to us all to ensure that we adhere to its obligations. ((Here in case you missed it.))
I would favour that, yes. It is my belief that it should be a league of republics, not of political or geographical convenience. Maybe in the place of Borxison, we could consider admitting the western republic of Ollan.
Do not fear asking questions for fear of offending me, for I take none: I am indeed flattered that you are taking such an interest in my views, and agree with you that only through seasoned debate can we construct solid policies for the future of this country.
((Mr C, can you update the link on the front page to the new party post? Thanks))
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