Although I am nowhere near being caught up to the present for this AAR, I just wanted to say that I enjoy both the reading and the obvious relish with which the players inhabit their roles. Good job, BigBabBob & Company.
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You make some good points; I would only offer one correction. I intended to expand the scope, not the amount, of subsidies. On the other points, I think we disagree in principle but I do respect your opinions.
I apolgize for my error. I do also respect your opinions, and prefer you much to recent Republican candidates. It is good to see your party's return to sensibility.
Fellow Federalists, I shall be running on a platform much the same as I did those long 8 years ago.
I will continue the presently successful policy of Interventionism, allowing us, the US Government, the right to step into the national economy and help out to prevent decline, stagnation, and unemployment from occuring across the nation. Other than that, the Government will not involve itself within the economy, but retain the right to do so if needed. This policy was more than successful during my Uncle's 2 terms, and I feel that it will continue to allow our economy to rise.
After 8 years of working as the Secretary of State, I have come to a great understanding of the nature of diplomacy, foreign politics, and the balance of power throughout the world. From what I have seen, is that even with the creation of the Common Wealth, our place in the world is not where it could be. We must actively promote the joining of other nations throughout the world to join this Common Wealth, and allow Free Trade to proposer and personal wealth for all to grow. I will influence the nations of Asia to westernize and join the Common Wealth, primarily the Island Nation of Japan, with its vast population and strict code of honor and conduct. The Empire of Germany should also be influence into joining this Common Wealth, as the current Anglo-German alliance is strong and an application to join would be quickly accepted.
The FBI has shown itself to be indispensable for its work, primarily in the West, and its roles and authorization should be increased and broadened to allow it to continue its work and protect American Citizens and Non-citizens from prejudice and hate from groups such as the KKK, which has been all but destroyed* by the great work of the FBI. I will wor to keep the current size of the army as is, but to exand the MEF, which has shown itself to be well worth more than what it has received, with its own branch of the Navy to be constructed, and research put into new designs for more modern ships.
I will continue the presently successful policy of Interventionism, allowing us, the US Government, the right to step into the national economy and help out to prevent decline, stagnation, and unemployment from occuring across the nation. Other than that, the Government will not involve itself within the economy, but retain the right to do so if needed. This policy was more than successful during my Uncle's 2 terms, and I feel that it will continue to allow our economy to rise.
After 8 years of working as the Secretary of State, I have come to a great understanding of the nature of diplomacy, foreign politics, and the balance of power throughout the world. From what I have seen, is that even with the creation of the Common Wealth, our place in the world is not where it could be. We must actively promote the joining of other nations throughout the world to join this Common Wealth, and allow Free Trade to proposer and personal wealth for all to grow. I will influence the nations of Asia to westernize and join the Common Wealth, primarily the Island Nation of Japan, with its vast population and strict code of honor and conduct. The Empire of Germany should also be influence into joining this Common Wealth, as the current Anglo-German alliance is strong and an application to join would be quickly accepted.
The FBI has shown itself to be indispensable for its work, primarily in the West, and its roles and authorization should be increased and broadened to allow it to continue its work and protect American Citizens and Non-citizens from prejudice and hate from groups such as the KKK, which has been all but destroyed* by the great work of the FBI. I will wor to keep the current size of the army as is, but to exand the MEF, which has shown itself to be well worth more than what it has received, with its own branch of the Navy to be constructed, and research put into new designs for more modern ships.
The Primary of 1884
Federal Candidate(s):
Daniel Vallejo (b. 1844), Secretary of War ((Gloa)). Vallejo believes in the peaceful spread of American ideals, free trade, free markets, and the creation of a Commonwealth Court to solve international legal disputes.
Oliver Ewart Glynn (b. 1819), Vice President of the Republic ((Mikeboy)). Glynn is a strong supporter of the policies that have made the last four years the most prosperous in the nation’s history. After all, he was the right hand of the man who oversaw them.
Roderick Khur (b. 1842), Secretary of State ((King50000)). Khur believes that the FBI should become what it was originally made for, the nationwide version of the police force. He supports the policies that his uncle led to the White House.
Democratic Candidate(s):
Eamon Callahan (b. 1825), Former President of the Republic ((komisha)). Callahan believes that the new French Republic should be included in the Commonwealth. He advocates the policies that made his term what it was.
Jimmy Nightmore (b. 1840), Congressman for Ohio ((yourworstnightm)). Nightmore believes in pacifism, interventionism, and perhaps controversially, in Prohibition.
George Walsh (b. 1836), Senator for Virginia ((welshdude)). Walsh is a strong believer in the capacity of the state to step in when the free market fails to provide a sustainable factory. He believes that it is Callahan who is responsible for the economic boom of the last four years.
Republican Candidate(s):
Andrew Garrett (b. 1840), Owner of Norfolk Shipping Co. ((Avindian)). Garrett sums up his beliefs like so: a manageable army, tax cuts for all Americans, and the avoidance of truly entangling alliances. America will always honor her pledges and debts.
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Exceptional Situation(s):
Well damn. If the Republicans fail to step up their game, I may just have to snuff them out.
Vote.
((Honestly, it might be a mercy killing at this point. The only way a Republican party will succeed with the nearly-identical-but-just-slightly-different Federals would be a serious Socialist party.))
As President of the United States, and a figure of some small influence within the Federal Party I hope, I would like to grant my endorsement to my friend and colleague, a man you all know well, the Vice President of the United States Oliver Glynn!
(( also, Federales all, I'm thinking of whipping up something for the general election promoting the party. We've been using orange as the party color, is that alright? And what are your thoughts on a party animal? We're associated with the West originally so I was thinking a bison or mustang or other animal associated with the West might be best. Your thoughts? ))
(( also, Federales all, I'm thinking of whipping up something for the general election promoting the party. We've been using orange as the party color, is that alright? And what are your thoughts on a party animal? We're associated with the West originally so I was thinking a bison or mustang or other animal associated with the West might be best. Your thoughts? ))
I declare my support for Garrett; he may be running unopposed, but I want everyone to know that the Republican Party is not dead, at least not yet.
((Orange and Silver might be good party colors, to invoke the mineral wealth of the West (or just gold and silver). Green might also be appropriate, and of course Blue. I'd vote for having the bison as the party animal - it's majestic and unique (while mustangs and grizzlies are just variations on very common animal themes) and very much "American" - precisely what the Federals would like. ))
((Well this talk of colours got me interested... what should the GOP's colour and animal be? I like the yellow, but red is my favourite... as for the animal, I know historically it was the eagle (and still is in West Virginia, methinks). It will at least give us something to talk about while the votes roll in on a river of molasses))
((I've been using Gray... And maybe an animal that could be found in both the west and mid-west would be appropriate, seeing as how Roderick joined at the party's founding and is from Ohio.))
((I'd have to agree with you on red and the eagle -- a nice Roman feel to it))
((Red is a rather anachronistic colour for the Republicans even for TTL. Plus the whole Roman revival thing is ever so distastefully proto-fascist, even if the campaign posters for both Dems & Reps often featured fasces. I do like the idea of the Republican hawk though, and if the Federalists adopt the rattlesnake it will make the Mexican flag somewhat of a political cartoon. Orange sounds like a good colour for the Federalists. I think a maroon, red or green would be good for the Dems, with maybe a buck or a mustang for a faunal emblem.))
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((Fascism doesn't exist yet, so I don't think that's really an issue. Besides, a lot of government buildings and seals are Roman themed or contain fasces or what have you.))
((Yeah, it is odd, but I still like red... and the Roman homage; Red is liberalism/communism everywhere except the United States, where it's conservatism/communism. Odd bedfellows, ain't they? I do like the Roman feel of it, not only because I'm a Romanophile, but also the republican history of Rome. Federalists... I think orange is a good colour, or green; as for the animal, Rattlesnake sounds coolest, and a snake is a major symbol in American history (Don't tread on me, anyone?). For the Democrats, maybe blue, since that's what I'm used to, in-game and IRL, but red would connote the progressive elements. Their animal, maybe the turkey: hardworking, honest (Ben Franklin's opinion, not mine)
So Republicans: Red, Blue, or Yellow: Eagle
Federalists: Orange, Silver, Green, Grey: Rattlesnake, Mustang, Grizzly
Democrats: Red, Green, Maroon: Buck, Mustang, Faun
Least we have something to keep people interested while other people VOTE
So Republicans: Red, Blue, or Yellow: Eagle
Federalists: Orange, Silver, Green, Grey: Rattlesnake, Mustang, Grizzly
Democrats: Red, Green, Maroon: Buck, Mustang, Faun
Least we have something to keep people interested while other people VOTE