Well, since it is apparently a major discussion in the mainland administration, we might as well be open about our electoral process. Given that it is a reasonable time for elections, and seeing that de Conti has served the traditional term limit, I will run for the office of President for the Free State. I will seek peace and security for all Chileans, expansion of the navy, and reasonable negotiations with the mainland administration over things of mutual benefit. I propose a legislative veto for my military appointments, should I be elected, until a more suitable (but not as cumbersome and problematic as the CoS system) system can be proposed.
Now who do we have to vote for such things, anyway?
(perhaps a census of Free State citizens should be taken)