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Who's our terror commission rep? I'd nominate myself since I wrote (part of) the bill on it, but if anyone else wants to go, I'll gladly be an interested party (and increase our representation to 2).
(brings out the champagne; it isn't French!)
My Commission voted in favor of joining the WTO! Cheers!
My Commission voted in favor of joining the WTO! Cheers!
I'll drink to that, Charles!
And I have no desire to hop on the terror commission at the moment, so I'm all for you taking it.
Oh, by the way...if it's not French, it's sparkling wine...
And I have no desire to hop on the terror commission at the moment, so I'm all for you taking it.
Oh, by the way...if it's not French, it's sparkling wine...
Gentlemen, we have a colossal shi...poo-storm on our hands here!
*tosses a newspaper on the table, displaying a large picture of Topa militants in Farpoint*
Where the hell do they think they are, Yugoslavia? This is no longer a protest, this is now an ARMED INSURRECTION. I can understand letting a protest run its course, that is perfectly fine, but things have now drastically changed.
As I see it, we have two options. 1) Send in the army and get thousands of people killed or 2) send in someone to try and negotiate our way out of this. Whatever we do, we have to do it fast, because beside the obvious problems of a breakaway state and a civil war, we will also have the Americans breathing down our necks if their water and power don't get turned back on.
*flops down in a chair, then fishes some papers out of a briefcase and hands them to John O'Floinn*
I've got this for you too. New projects for ENDTech. Thailand and Mexico want to start development of an amphibious APC, and Canada has hinted at interest in joint development of a whale-safe underwater detection system too. I'm interested in pursuing these two, and I figured you'd have no problem with it. However, I also got this *hands over another paper* from the Liberian rebels...they want to "work with" ENDTech on a new Anti-Personnel rocket once they take power, though how they could contribute to the project is beyond me.
So I was wondering, what's our official stance on these guys? I know they're rebels, but are we sympathetic to their cause? Can we afford to be? Obviously I won't sell anything to them during a war, but if they do take power, are we likely to recognize and receive them well? I just want to know how I should respond to them.
*tosses a newspaper on the table, displaying a large picture of Topa militants in Farpoint*
Where the hell do they think they are, Yugoslavia? This is no longer a protest, this is now an ARMED INSURRECTION. I can understand letting a protest run its course, that is perfectly fine, but things have now drastically changed.
As I see it, we have two options. 1) Send in the army and get thousands of people killed or 2) send in someone to try and negotiate our way out of this. Whatever we do, we have to do it fast, because beside the obvious problems of a breakaway state and a civil war, we will also have the Americans breathing down our necks if their water and power don't get turned back on.
*flops down in a chair, then fishes some papers out of a briefcase and hands them to John O'Floinn*
I've got this for you too. New projects for ENDTech. Thailand and Mexico want to start development of an amphibious APC, and Canada has hinted at interest in joint development of a whale-safe underwater detection system too. I'm interested in pursuing these two, and I figured you'd have no problem with it. However, I also got this *hands over another paper* from the Liberian rebels...they want to "work with" ENDTech on a new Anti-Personnel rocket once they take power, though how they could contribute to the project is beyond me.
So I was wondering, what's our official stance on these guys? I know they're rebels, but are we sympathetic to their cause? Can we afford to be? Obviously I won't sell anything to them during a war, but if they do take power, are we likely to recognize and receive them well? I just want to know how I should respond to them.
Procrastinate on giving the rebels a clear responce. You should probably consult Hartwell on it. Those other two projects sound fine. Keep Hartwell informed about this too, I'm sure he'll have an interest.
The situation in Farpoint is getting out of hand. Vice president Fitzpatrick shares your concerns, however, has also pointed out to me that we don't know who to negotiate with. There isn't much clear leadership for them. I realize the risks invovled with armed intervention, but I will not have a civil war in this nation.
The situation in Farpoint is getting out of hand. Vice president Fitzpatrick shares your concerns, however, has also pointed out to me that we don't know who to negotiate with. There isn't much clear leadership for them. I realize the risks invovled with armed intervention, but I will not have a civil war in this nation.
Iagree with many of the concerns voiced here about the situation in the WET. As far as I'm concerned, the natives have overstepped their bounds. I would suggest to send in the appropiate forces, be they military or police.
I would like to keep my function as deputy-chairman of the MP. I do think that it will be very difficult to save the CPR..
I would like to keep my function as deputy-chairman of the MP. I do think that it will be very difficult to save the CPR..
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A good place to start would be talking to the city leaders in Farpoint, as they've openly supported this situation. They might be the closest thing we have to leadership in the vicinity.
I'll talk to Hartwell about the projects.
EDIT - ADDED: I would like to caution in the strongest possible terms against sending in the army just yet. We have got to at least look as if we're trying to open a dialogue. Start with the city leaders, if they aren't in total control they may at least know who is. We can't send in the armed forces first thing, it would be a public relations nightmare, especially with the CPR falling apart and elections upon us.
I'll talk to Hartwell about the projects.
EDIT - ADDED: I would like to caution in the strongest possible terms against sending in the army just yet. We have got to at least look as if we're trying to open a dialogue. Start with the city leaders, if they aren't in total control they may at least know who is. We can't send in the armed forces first thing, it would be a public relations nightmare, especially with the CPR falling apart and elections upon us.
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Oh, also, if I may make one more suggestion John...
With elections being so close and this situation popping up, the people of Eutopia might respond positively to a speech. I think it would be good for reassuring the common Eutopian about your plan of action, that it will be decisive but not brutal, as well as reassuring other parties. Besides, it might even cause a response among the Topa, informing them that Marines have been called up and the army is ready to go, that this isn't a little protest or game anymore.
I'm not holding out hope that the situation can be defused with a speech, but it'd be a massive PR coup if it worked. Plus, image is everything at this time of year...and people really like speeches.
With elections being so close and this situation popping up, the people of Eutopia might respond positively to a speech. I think it would be good for reassuring the common Eutopian about your plan of action, that it will be decisive but not brutal, as well as reassuring other parties. Besides, it might even cause a response among the Topa, informing them that Marines have been called up and the army is ready to go, that this isn't a little protest or game anymore.
I'm not holding out hope that the situation can be defused with a speech, but it'd be a massive PR coup if it worked. Plus, image is everything at this time of year...and people really like speeches.
My name is Ivan Urvanov and after reading your party's ideas and beliefs I would like to join your party. Just about everyone of your partys beliefs I agree with.
Fitzpatrick has suggested we send Dr. de Vlaminck to negotiate with the Topa. While Vlaminck does have extensive knowledge on the Topa, we also must consider that the MEOR supports rebellion from the Topa, and...well, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't suspicious of Vlaminck and the ESRP. I'd appreciate it if any of you could offer an opinion.
I would recommend sending Roger Smith. Read The Gazette to see why; he is getting to know the place very well while doing his reports.
I am very, very suspicious [OOC: I actually know...wink wink nudge nudge] of Dr. de Vlaminck and wouldn't be surprised if the rabble were mysteriously roused during his trip.
I am very, very suspicious [OOC: I actually know...wink wink nudge nudge] of Dr. de Vlaminck and wouldn't be surprised if the rabble were mysteriously roused during his trip.
Hence my reluctance to send him. I have asked the ministers for their opinion on sending Smith, he has asked me to appoint him.
You think if we sent Smith, it would keep Vlaminck from doing anything we'd regret? Of course, Smith could be killed or taken by the Topa if our fears about Vlaminck were true, and mounting evidence against him would be tough. What to do...what to do...
Just send Smith without de Vlaminck. Actually, you could have your intelligence agency monior Svein's movements while Smith is in Farpoint--oh, wait, we don't have an intelligence agency.
(EDIT: OOC, from Blade!: Well, there is SAW!)
(EDIT: OOC, from Blade!: Well, there is SAW!)
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Just stopping in for a moment between trips. A few ideas:
1) In addition to Roger Smith's work at the Gazette, he is the Deputy MDIA and thus an official representitive of the government and in some authority to hear Topa complaints about the Farpoint base. I would send him.
2) Surveillance of the good professor is still possible if you would like me to arrange it. Just let me know through more confidential channels.
3) I agree with Michael's assessment of the situation in regards to the other details. I think sending in negotiators and trying our best to keep things from blowing up are of key importance.
Eventually we will need to give the Topa something. It may not be anything they have, as of yet, asked for, but some meaningful gesture needs to be made to demonstrate our commitment to them and the benefits of them remaining in Eutopia.
4) Welcome Ivan! We are glad to have you!
5) Campaign season is rapidly approaching. I would ask all of our NEW MEMBERS to visit our communication office and the information at the front door from (OOC: at the first post there is a link to....) our last campaign. Specifically, take a look at the "Meet the Moderates" Profiles.
Please look them over and draft one that we can use for you during the campaign. I thought these were particularly effective in showing all the contributions of the Moderate Party to Eutopia.
Also, "old timers" take a look at your old profile and see if it needs updating with new accomplishments from President' O'Floinn' administration.
Thanks,
Jack Teano
1) In addition to Roger Smith's work at the Gazette, he is the Deputy MDIA and thus an official representitive of the government and in some authority to hear Topa complaints about the Farpoint base. I would send him.
2) Surveillance of the good professor is still possible if you would like me to arrange it.
Just let me know through more confidential channels.3) I agree with Michael's assessment of the situation in regards to the other details. I think sending in negotiators and trying our best to keep things from blowing up are of key importance.
Eventually we will need to give the Topa something. It may not be anything they have, as of yet, asked for, but some meaningful gesture needs to be made to demonstrate our commitment to them and the benefits of them remaining in Eutopia.
4) Welcome Ivan! We are glad to have you!
5) Campaign season is rapidly approaching. I would ask all of our NEW MEMBERS to visit our communication office and the information at the front door from (OOC: at the first post there is a link to....) our last campaign. Specifically, take a look at the "Meet the Moderates" Profiles.
Please look them over and draft one that we can use for you during the campaign. I thought these were particularly effective in showing all the contributions of the Moderate Party to Eutopia.
Also, "old timers" take a look at your old profile and see if it needs updating with new accomplishments from President' O'Floinn' administration.
Thanks,
Jack Teano
Oh, hey, I need one of those!
Charles S. Morgan
Political Goals: What I want to see is an EUtopia that is a big force on the world scene. If we can endorse globalization, we can be a tremendous economic power due to our strategic location. If we can flex our muscle a bit, we can soon become a big force in international affairs. My main goal is to help make EUtopia a better place and hopefully a world power to rival the UK, Germany, and Japan. Thus my support for membership in the World Trade Organization and my hatred for the terrorist 'revolutionaries', since they make foreigners wary of us.
Accomplishments:
-Editor, The Gazette, EUtopia's most widely read newspaper
-Founder and President of the EUtopian Journalism Association
-Have proposed many bills in parliament- an interstate highway bill, a freeport bill, an anti-terrorism bill, and some more [OOC: which I have forgotten!]
-Chairman of the Commission for the Investigation of Membership in the World Trade Organization
-Former presidential candidate--received 43% of the vote
Welcome Ivan, glad to have you aboard...sorry we can't offer a proper welcome at the moment, but it appears the poo's really hit the fan.
I'll have a profile up for review soon, at the moment I have to run to the office.
I'll have a profile up for review soon, at the moment I have to run to the office.
[recordedmessage]You have been added to the official party list. Welcome. [/recordedmessage]
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