Social Division, Civil Strife, and Class Struggle - A Kaiserredux Anime AAR as the Socialist Party of America

[Emanresu]

Chapter 1 - The Setting Stage​

Closing her eyes the woman (?) sighs. She was trying so hard damn it. So how had things gone so wrong? The Great Depression was not her fault god damn it! How could it have been? Had she not done enough? Hell, how much was enough? When it would it pay off? But . . . would it even be the right choice? Would that choice pay off in the end? How could she know? She looks away from the desk and sighs again. She only had, What - Half a Year Left until the Elections? Yes, if she could hold on until then . . . it might be enough. She could relax after this was over. Yes, Perhaps Just one more Try. Her eyes open. The clock ticked by silence yet loud. Taking a deep breath, ". . . Charles?" Responding faithfully, another more older woman walked over, eyes brimming with confidence "Yes Mr. President?"

The woman tiredly responds "Give me the situation report - How is America Doing?" The other woman, now known as Charles, winces for a second "Everything sir?" Blinking she quickly reaches towards her papers, She takes a deep breath and - "With Extra Sugar Please" The briefest glance of amusement and Charles reluctantly sighs "If you wish . . . Mr. President." Taking a moment to re-organize herself she begins.

"In short - The United States is in the midst of its worst political turbulence -" "You Don't Say?" The woman sarcastically snorts. Charles twitches in annoyance "If you will let me finish - Since 1865. Few Expected this after America successfully avoided the Weltkreig but the rise of Syndicalsim fomented a Red Scare and an economy and an economy depressed by nonstop worker strikes and political crackdowns. You won the 1928 election promising a return to normalcy but with the Great Panic of 1928 occurring you appear to have made no headway and your re-election via the House of Representatives has only damaged your legitimacy."

She pauses to breathe - and Momentarily, the younger woman gazes away in thought Are things really this bad? Charles takes another breath as she continues.

"Now US Politics is challenged by numerous radical forces, all of whom promise in their own way to end politics as we know it if elected."

Again the clock ticks.

A similar flow of amusement, a light Schadenfreude, shows through her face "Do you need more Sugar Mr. President?" She stays silent for a few moments, staring at the desk. She sighs and focuses ". . . Continue."

"Starting from left to right - The Great Depression. As a result of both constant political strife and the banking crash of 1929, the United States Economy remains in turmoil."

Hebert winces lightly, maybe this was not such a good idea- "Political Turmoil. The United States is in crisis. The Great Depression, which has been ravaging our nation for over a decade, has still not let up. Popular desperation has allowed the far-left Socialist Party of America, the Populist AFP, and the far-right ODP Party to gain strength in recent years. Others look to MacArthur and the Army as a way to solve both the depression and radicalization. Many worries that the United States could descend into civil war should our current situation not soon be resolved, or a radical presidential candidate wins in the upcoming 1936 elections.

"Furthermore, we face a problem with Syndicalist Strikes. They (The Strikes) have been plaguing our nation for decades at this point, and with the economy in shambles, they've only continued to radicalize and grow, with the SPA continuing to skyrocket in membership over these past few decades, these strikes aren't going anywhere; and what's worse is that thanks to the power of the SPA, there's no hope of Busting. All we can do is sit and hope that they go back to work."

Hebert stared at her, "Is that -" She interrupts

"Next is our hold over the South. The KKK has been a thorn in the government's side ever since the civil war - since its beginning as a simple terrorist organization, the KKK has in all but the name become a political force in the south, with them used as yet another tool in Dixie's box. Normally, the northern Democrats have been able to make them heel outside of the south, but with the economy in shambles, it seems the klan is no longer content to keep its southern way of life in the south."

". . . Is there anything else?" Hebert responds. She shakes her head "Unless you want to read more about the Parties?" Silence.
"Fine. Just make it brief. Please." She nods, shifting around her papers -

"Right, First We Have the Socialist Party of America - they have 3 factions, Vanguards, The IWW, and The Independents.

	Socialist Party of America​
The Vanguardists​	Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) ​	The Independents​
Faction Head: Willam Foster​	Faction Head: Bill Haywood​	Faction Head: Norman Thomas​
Authoritarian Syndicalism - Advocates for Social Revolution, and Centralization of Power into the State​	Main Syndicalist Group - Advocates for Greater Workers' Rights, and a Union-Based Economy.​	Radical Socialism - Advocates for Social Patriotism, Social Organizations, Values Humanism.​

Hebert blinks surprised, that was a surprisingly short introduction "Is there any more information regarding-" Charles, however, interrupts "You did say to keep it short. . . unless?" She quickly shakes her head in response "No, No that's fine, continue, please." Charles nods, slightly disappointed "Very well."

"Loosely associated with the SPA is the Progressive Party -

Progressive Party​
George Norris​
Social Democratic - Advocates a "Fair Deal", Populism To Farmers​

"Next we have our party - The Republican Party - split into two factions - Social Liberal and Market Liberal."

Republican Party​

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Faction Head: Alf Landon​	Faction Head: Hebert Hoover​
Social Liberals - Advocates for Stimulus Programs, Thinks Tariffs are the Problem​	Market Liberal - Advocates for Stimulus Programs, and Does not think Tariffs are a Problem​
	Vice President: Charles Curtis​
	Spoiler Popular Candidate within the Market Liberal faction ​

"Next is the Democratic Party - our old rivals - and the America First Party.

Democratic Party​	America First Party​
​
Faction Leader: John Nance Garner​	Faction Leader: Huey Long the "Kingfish"​
Social Conservates - Advocates against everyone, doesn't like interventionism, In Favour of Austerity. ​	Authoritarian Democracy - Advocates for his "Sharing our Wealth" Program, Social Programs, Free Education, and the Redistribution of Wealth.​

"-Okay now for the last . . . faction." Grimacing, she continues, "The Old Democratic Party is comprised of -

Old Democratic Party​	ODP National White League​
Faction Leader: William H. Murray​	Faction Leader: Hebert Armstrong​
Paternal Autocrats - Advocates for not liking banks, corporations, and Political corruption. Really doesn't like Communists, Corporations, or Miscegenation​	National Populists - Advocates for liking the KKK, lynchings, and Christian National Identity.​

". . . And that should settle the factions." (Other) Hebert slumps in her chair "Can we move on to the other stuff?" Charles finally shrugs "If your sure Mr. President."

She once again flicks through her pages "For the Army, We only have the National Guard and a garrison on the Canal. . . for political reasons, of course, the army strength is limited."

"The navy is . . . quite disorganized, untrained, and some ships are quite outdated, but overall we have a somewhat respectable size."

"The airforce is struggling, and the Naval Air Force is practically non-existent - but we are working on expanding production in these areas. Furthermore, the assigned research program is proceeding surprisingly nicely, and we should have some basic prototypes in the next few months."

Charles sighs as she finishes. ". . . Do you think this is going to work Mr. President?"
Hebert takes a moment to respond. "Things are going to heat up this year, I can feel it. So many things are happening, We are on a bloody time limit! I don't know what's going to happen if I can't fix things!"

She pounds the desk in frustration "Kerensky was assassinated, there are crime sprees around the nation, King George is Dead, A Charter of Total Idiots met to discuss how best to suppress freedom and no one seems to want to do anything about that! They just care about the bloody Winter Olympics in Riga!" She calms down and sighs. "I've already promised to pass the (Garner-Wagner) Bill, Charles, what am I supposed to do? Long and Haywood kept bloody pushing me . . . It was better we go to the bloody devil in red we know than the angel in white we trust." She Slumps in her chair. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have lost my temper, It's just -" "It's Fine Mr. Presdent-"

"I understand. . . I just - I just hope everything will work in the end, Even if we don't win, then hopefully - hopefully America will still be the same, if not intact at the end of the storm. We can only hope."

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AU I do this for A Certain Sailor. . . . Moon fan? I think.

I even made an episode for this.

 

[Sailormarsfan1701]

subbed good job so far

 

[Emanresu]

subbed good job so far

Glad you're happy! It is going to take a while to get to the good parts, and I do sorta have plans for that.

 

[Emanresu]

Chapter 2 - The World Order is Unravelling
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Yes, things were still going as planned, she thought confidently - Her Dominions were thriving, well not exactly thriving, but rebuilding . . . and admittedly not exactly entirely hers either, but she was confident they would be ready for when the eventual struggle for Her Birthright - She shakes her head. No that wasn't quite right. It was Our right - our birthright, our struggle to reclaim the birthright, the crown of Brittania which they all equally shared. But to do that they needed to prepare. To do that they needed to work together.

A Purple-Haired Girl makes her appearance known - "Ah - My King. . . How are -" The Blonde woman shakes off the concern, she had already heard enough pity, but "Thanks for asking, but I'm fine - How is the overall situation with the Co-" She bites off from saying Colonies "The Commonwealth?"

The girl looks away in thought for a second - "India is currently puffing its chest from the victory against the Afghans, Australasia is walking through a dangerous minefield, West Indies is struggling with reform, South Africa might be a brewing pot. . . and National France is still issuing protests against the 'unlawful elections' in the Commune." Honestly, it was also hot air to call them unlawful either . . . but to say or do nothing would be seen as a quick political death - say nothing and risk it being seen as a response of support. Say something and doing nothing would get people quite angry. Actually doing both of anything that mattered . . . was quite the risky game. As much as they used propaganda, they were not entirely something to be trifled or crossed with casually.

They both knew just how "legitimate" they were - as much as the syndicalists liked to puff up their chests as being the vanguard of the 'working class against the 'evil capitalists and how they were the 'real' Britain or France, it was, in the end, nothing but hot air against the coldness of reality. There had been no 'workers' revolution' as they had claimed it. Merely Opportunists, Liers, and Hypocrites - Using clearly struggling people to cause even more grief and even more suffering all in order to gain power . . but there was no use wallowing over what was done. Merely what was to come. They both knew the Entente had to be prepared. They both knew that the People of Canada and the Exiles from Britain had Stick Together. . . or Hang Separately.

Coughing, the Girl continues "We are also feeling the aftermath of what is now being referred to as "Black Monday" or as we know it The Berlin Stock Market Crash." Adjusting her glasses she adds "It doesn't help things as The States are also being hit quite hard - and considering our dependence on them, things are expected to get worse over the coming months. That being said, there is news of their "Garner-Wagner" Bill being passed, so that might help things eventually."

The Blonde adjusts Her Chair for a moment- "Is there any more information? - Anything at all?" Glasses girl nods "Iceland also reportedly has gotten their Independence - Opportunity or threat, we don't know exactly yet. Southern China has Collapsed into a multi-stage civil war... and that's pretty much everything of importance." The Blond Nods Satisfied "Thank you Prime Minister- Dis" She catches herself again "Please have a good day." Prime Minister smiles gratefully "You are welcome my liege." She makes a short curtsy and then gracefully leaves the room.

The blonde sits alone quietly. ". . . Are we doing okay dad?. ." No one answers her.

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The events that happened over the course of the two months -

Factories being built.

Ships being built

Afganistan Declares War

Chamber of Princes

Fourth Anglo-Afghan War

Berlin Stock Market Crash

Black Monday Hits

National Unity Agreement- Coalition would debase the democratic system.

 

[Emanresu]

Chapter 3 - The Lines in the Sand are Being Drawn
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A woman sighs tiredly - but she was not done dead yet, this she knew. Having gone barely victorious (no matter what the books said!) meant that keeping things together was even more important. That being said, things were looking up for her - her United Deutschland still had its stiff upper lip, as exemplified by the past month.

The silence was broken by her old friend - the blonde despite her age walked with an extra step - If she was going, to be honest, she liked hearing the accomplishments of her Deutschland, and so "Tell me - What's the situation?" Doing away with stuffy formality Franz responds fastly "Extremely Well your majesty- Despite our recent troubles with Malta, the Commune of the west, the UoB in the north, and more recently the Russians in the East - We have reaffirmed ties with the new Ruthenian Government."

"Good, Good, Now tell me of our victories -"

She smiles in response - "It went off without a hitch - and of course, to be honest, we had nothing to do with the initial coup -

"and with them completely cutting ties with us, ignoring our existing treaties, it was more than easy to acquire a reason for war." The woman frowns for a moment "Although It was not entirely without reason; We still are saving them - Just from themselves. Clearly, we did them A Favour."

She coughs and continues "But before that, we also had to deal with the recent events with the International - the Maniac Mosley and the Congress in Paris -"

"Of course, the Russians weren't being quiet either, with their recent elections and alarmist statements about their unhibernating bear -

"Malta also got its independence - a minor annoyance but nothing horrible -"

"Then Ireland ended the republic to become a republic - Whatever that meant -"

"Of course - on the 7th of July we declared War against the illegitimate military government of Poland -"

"Ukraine also saw fit to join in against them"

"Our Mission to Afghanistan in their brief war in India also proved very valuable - and we soon swept through Poland."

"While that was going on, Malta also joined the Entente, again a minor annoyance - but of course nothing really noteworthy".

"Following this, We easily smashed through the Lines of Defence and manage to encircle their army"

"Shortly after that, we captured Warsaw- over the next week we fought the remaining pockets of Polish Resistance, eventually managing to force them to surrender - at which the Treaty of Warsaw was signed and the War came to a swift end; Ultimately lasting around a month. As was expected, the swift victory over the admittedly pathetic Polish Forces has bought us a lot of good will with the civilian government. In short - We have paved the way to reestablishing Germany's place in the sun, your Highness."

Wilhelm smiles at that. That was very good indeed - while the worst wasn't over for this century, Deutschland had clearly proven she wasn't going to roll over and die.
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Other Events:

 

[Sailormarsfan1701]

got love my country winning the stanley cup

 

[Emanresu]

got love my country winning the stanley cup

Wait you are also Canadian? Small World, Eh?

 

[Sailormarsfan1701]

Atlantic Canada was born and raised, spending time on the interwebs most of my days.

 

[Emanresu]

Episode 4:
By Ballot Box or By Bomb

A long year had come to this date:
8th of November, 1936
Many Events would Strike the United States of America in the Coming Months
All Starting with One Election, Six Presidential Candidates
and the Possibility of Deadlock.
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With Conflict Looming Around the Corner the only question that matters now is this.
Who Will Win? And Can They Make a Difference?

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Events leading up to this:

Leading us to the -

 

[dave40100]

Are you planning any more?

 

[Emanresu]

Are you planning any more?

It is honestly a mix of waiting for Kaiserredux to update (tried to get some gameplay in but it crashed), and a bit of procrastination. But yeah, I am.

 

[Emanresu]

Are you planning any more?

Good news! Kaiserredux got updated today! So hopefully I can continue in peace without it crashing the moment I let my hand leave the space bar.

 

[dave40100]

I really love your work. Have you considered doing a series on a Social Patriot CSA?