Rutania

[Afrocentric]

Politicians Call On Dundorf To Pay For War Damage


Destroyed buildings in the South Quarter neighborhood in Karlsdorf. Total damage is around 135 Billion RUT.

October 18, 3129

With the war now over, many politicians are calling on Dundorf to pay Rutania for the destruction they caused after bombing and destroyed several cities and towns in Rutania during the war. The exact cost of the damage is estimated to be around 135 Billion RUT, but is expected to rise as officials continue to assess the damage over the next 8 months. "The [Dundorfian] government is responsible for helping us fix this mess; they decided to make this bed and now they must sleep in it." said a local mayor from a small town in northern Bozarland Province whose town was completely destroyed from the air raids.

This exact issue was a fixture of sorts in the 3129 Presidential Elections as several of the candidates, including President Matheson, openly criticized Dundorf for not paying for the damage it caused to Rutania during their preemptive strike. Fmr. Governor of Floral Province Adam Johnson of the Urban Party of Rutania famously said during the 2nd presidential debate that "If elected, I will make Dundorf pay; make no mistake even if I have to go over and personally kick the ever living *expletive* out of their stupid *expletive* I will." That statement of course made sure Johnson finished second to last in the race.

So far, the Ministry of Finance has not commented on the issue, but is expected to.

[Afrocentric]

Operation Tomahawk
2 year war is finally over; Troops are withdrawing


Troops leave a small border town in Rabstein Province for a military outpost in Rutania.

October 20, 3129

The Ministry of Defense announced that troops are finally withdrawing from Dundorf. This signals the end to the destructive Great Artanian War that saw the use of WMDs and the deaths of millions of citizens. Rutania was fortunately spared the huge amount of death seen in neighboring Rutania as the total amount of deaths are estimated between 22 to 25 thousand with officials fearing the toll could rise to over 30,000. This has been Rutania's second war in a decade and many are suffering with war fatigue including the troops and it showed on the battlefield several times as fatigue, stress and other emotions nearly cost them the war on the southern and western front.

At press time, the Ministry of Defense was in talks with the Dundorf for the release of the almost 2,500 POWs.

Final War Statistics
The Ministry of Defense also released the final war statistics today.

Final Statistics
*Start: January 1, 3127
*End: October 20, 3129
*Term: 2 years, 9 months, 19 days (1,023 days)
*Purpose: To destroy the regime known as the Third Reich
*Outcome: Successful military intervention in Dundorf

Military Data
*Casualties: 28,4821
*Wounded: 35,000+
*Missing: 382
*POWs: 2,490

Civilian Data
*Casualties: 22,000-25,000
*Wounded: 31,000+
*Missing: 400
*Refugees: 12,000+

Economic Data
*Total Cost: 350 Billion RUT
*War Damage: 135 Billion RUT

[Afrocentric]

UPR Faces Problems and Obscurity After Elections


UPR Leader Mary Johnston giving the party's post-election speech in January.

April 18, 3132

The Urban Party of Rutania, the oldest operating party in the legislature, faces a slew of problems and obscurity following the 3132 elections. The party lost 26 seats and fell to a new low of 41 total seats in the National Assembly. The party also underperformed in all 5 provinces and only managed to pull in over a million votes in only 2 of them. The current head of the Urban Party National Committee (UPNC), the party's electoral organization ,said at times before the election that the party would sustain loses, though he did say minimal and not significant on numerous occasions.

The recent loses has left the party at an impasse, do they continue on the path their on or do they make a change. Political pundits and several late night comedians have poked fun at the party. Many claim the party is irrelevant and obscure. One comedian compared the party to a haircut that was popular 20 years ago and is now regarded as ugly and out of style. In fact that may be true as party membership has fallen to the lowest levels since being known as the "Democratic Reform Party" back in the early 3100s.

Leadership Crisis
The current leader, Mary Johnson is embroiled in a scandal involving the use of money from her political action committee or PAC to fund a divorce party for a close friend of hers. The story basically says Johnson called a place several times over 3 days that offered to rent male strippers for divorce parties and such. Johnson then on the day before the party, wired about 5,000 RUT from her PAC account to the operator of the business. Johnson has already survived a scare from several people who've challenged her for the leader of the faction.

[leroy]

December 3136

Blackburn Replaced

As if to herald the new year, the RSL Leadership Board voted to replace the ageing Reginald Blackburn with the unknown yet capable Leonard Overman as its chairman. Many think this a highly disrespectful move as Mr Blackburn is the RSL's foremost, not to mention most active, representative. Blackburn has led the RSL ever since its inception and is, in fact, its leading founder. In contrast, Leonard Overman is completely unheard of, but just like Mr Blackburn, Mr Overman is a parliamentarian of Ardinia. Also, an extraneous fact is that his brother has been the RSL defence minister candidate since 3119.

"No malice was intended against my colleague and good friend Rex Blackburn," said RSL Spokesman and Foreign Affairs Minister candidate Henry Vogler. "It is just that Mr Blackburn has devoted himself entirely to the Assembly and has neglected his responsibilities as the chairman of our party. We, my fellow board members and I, do not think any less of him because of that; in fact, we admire him--greatly. However, practical matters must be taken into consideration. Under Mr Blackburn's leadership, the RSL has not held a single electoral campaign: this can no longer continue. In light of the recent state of affairs, the RSL must win more sits in the Assembly else Rutania falls into the hands of an unexperienced, clueless, vandal band. Rex is quite old besides: we must not tax his energies too greatly. Rutania needs him for many years to come. It is true I am as old as him, but my responsibilities are not as great or arduous. We are not stripping Mr Blackburn of his leadership; indeed, in accordance with his wishes, he remains the RSL Chief Parlaimentarian, a position he cherishes most greatly."

In truth, Mr Blackburn prefers this new arrangement. He may now devote more of his time to the defence of this nation against misguided oafs.

[leroy]

Megalomaniacs abound in Macon

A new organisation, under the banner of the Macon Pact, has lately solicited Rutanian support and membership. Needless to say, it was rejected by the wisest and most experienced parties of Rutania. The Macon Pact is an alliance of nations from the continent of Macon, a continent where Rutania does not happen to be located. The Macon Pact also includes the likes of the Hutori, a long-time Rutanian enemy. Besides this most obvious grounds for rejection, the Macon Pact impels its signatories to participate in the wars of other nations, a term completely unacceptable. Rutania only goes to war for her own benefit and to help her allies, if she wills it. Even the most cursory observation of the Macon Pact alliance immediately betrays its members' thirst for power, a sure sign they only want to use Rutanian influence for their own ends. The continent of Macon can act in a body, but Rutania cannot act for the interests of Macon. Indeed, there are absolutely no indications of benefit to Rutania, only disadvantages and servitude for the interest of foreigners. To recapitulate, The Macon Pact will be continuously rejected by Rutania.

[dawkinsb]

New Front Alliance Announces Party Structure Establishment





The party leader and figurehead of the New Front Alliance, Ethan Dawkins, today announced that the party shall begin construction of a headquarters in its spiritual home of Rutania de Jos, in the Region of Khodor. As well as this, construction will begin on Regional headquarters across the nation and local offices scattered throughout.

"Having been wrongfully kept from the last election, we felt it was the right time to establish this new political movement physically. Now, the people of Rutania no longer have to think of the New Front Alliance as simply an idea, a great one nonetheless, but also as an integral part of the community. The endorsement by the people of our grassroots approach and completely transparent political structures has given us the confidence to invest in these outposts of democracy. We look forward to the communal brainstorming and nominating candidates from the real world, not just former staffers sourced from our similarly rich relatives and in-bred chums." said Mr. Dawkins.

Having quickly risen to be the dominant force in Rutanian politics, the suspicious suspension of their involvement in the last election was met with disgust by Rutantians, who stayed away from the poll in record numbers.

[Afrocentric]

Blackburn's Approval Rating at All-Time Low

March 18, 3143

A recent poll conducted by RBC/News Network found that only 38% of Rutanians had a favorable view of Reginald Blackburn, the long time parliamentarian from the Rutanian Supremacist League. Blackburn has seen his numbers fall recently with his gaffe concerning his distorted view of the Macon Pact; he famously refered to the nation's in the pact as "megalomaniacs" who are "blood thirsty and bent on world domination".

[leroy]

July 3143

Former president, Joseph von Heyst, passed away

Former president and current RSL presidential candidate Jospeh von Heyst died peacefully in his sleep this July 10th, weeks away from the next elections, at the age of seventy. Joseph von Heyst was a quiet man who possessed a dash of daring and the gift of amiability--a rare quality for an RSL man. He shall be sorely missed.

The RSL leadership voted to install Graham Willibald Weber as its replacement candidate. Several board members objected to putting him in the ballot immediately, however. Weber is a total unknown. Weber is a small-time parliamentarian from Bozarland and a colleague of the Overmans, more specifically of Leonard Overman, the RSL's current chairman. Weber has been voted by the leadership board because of his connections, and because he is a liberal, and the board has lately been dominated by liberals who have been responsible for toning down the RSL's racial beliefs. In fact, the liberals seek to eradicate that commitment altogether, which is not entirely possible for there still exists racist imperialist elements in the leadership. Reginald Blackburn and his daughter, Elizabeth Blackburn, are committed imperialists. It is the same with Henry Vogler and Anthony Overman, but only three of the nine seats in the RSL leadership board belong to the imperialist faction. But to return.

Graham Weber was elected to replace Joseph von Heyst as RSL presidential candidate because he was a liberal. He is also young, idealistic and very committed to his ideals, namely empire and liberty. The RSL has begun to introduce this youthful character to the greater Rutanian population with resounding success. The RSL still will not risk officially placing his name in the ballot, however, and will instead endorse the Freedom Party's candidate.

"He's a vigorous young man," Mr Reginald Blackburn said of Graham Weber. "He reminds me of myself, quite frankly even though we are opposed to each other on several major issues, like race for example. But he will value his heritage soon enough. Weber is lively, agreeable and committed, and I bet on him succeeding."

Mr Blackburn's daughter, however, is worried with her father's new-fangled affability.

"It's not like him," said she. "Mr Weber is a perfect candidate, a good Rutanian, but I personally detest him. Usually, my father would, too." At age 95 Mr Blackburn could be getting senile. When we asked Ms Blackburn about her father's unpopularity because of the stand he made against the Macon Pact and the "NIPT philistines" as he phrased it, she only replied:

"That was not senility. That was Rex being Rex. He never took care of his image. He will gladly carry all the dirt in the world for Rutania."

Mr Henry Vogler refused comment on Mr Weber's selection. It is well-known that Mr Vogler was ardently opposed to it.

Mr Leonard Overman, gave this speech following Mr Weber's selection:

Today is the birth of a new RSL. An RSL more committed to liberty than before even to the point of not refusing rights to racial minorities--a fresh RSL. I admit we have been rather stale for the past few decades. But we have shaken up the leadership, and you will see the results soon enough.

[dawkinsb]

NEW FRONT ALLIANCE COLLAPSES. PARTY HEAD FORMS MILITIA.

The former leader of the now debunked New Front Alliance has proclaimed that his supporters shall storm the capital and take their rightful place in Government. Ethan Dawkins, who claims to have been unlawfully left off the Presidential ballot, today claimed that the electoral result of the recent election was not representative and that from their heartland in Khodor supporters would launch an assault on the capital.

"I speak to the people of Rutania today, not as a politician but as a fellow Rutanian sick of the old parties holding back change. If they wish to alter the results of elections to their whim, we shall not stand for it. We will slash the throat of each and every one of them" said Mr. Dawkins.

As hundreds of thousands gathered in the cities of Khodor to support the NFA leader, most of his fellow parliamentarians dis-endorsed him and left the party.

"He is a disgrace. We established our selves as a grassroots centre-left movement, he has lead the foolish sectors of the party to this ridiculous conclusion that the rest of Rutania is out to get them. We had had enough 2 elections ago. The truth is, he and his drugged up cronies forget to place his name on the ballot." argued Dawkins' former colleague Martin Combet.

Reports filtering out of the increasingly unstable region claim that hundreds of RSL supporters clashed with the NFA rebels and were slaughtered for their efforts. The final statement released by the Dawkins office pronounced that "the blood of all those that support the other parties shall flood the streets of our beloved nation this night. A New Rutania will emerge tomorrow!"

Millitary units sympathetic to the NFA have been seen flooding into the province, with fears that an assault on the capital is only hours away.

[leroy]

Radical Failure

The government has this to say about the recent affairs:

The claims of military units supporting the NFA and taking action against the nation are for all intents and purposes, false. This is mere propaganda spread by a disenchanted party. The Rutanian military is a bastion of democracy and respects the will of the people.

From which could be further added that the Rutanian armed forces will not support a party who places them in total disregard, and under whose rule they can have no future; this is only common sense. Likewise, a disciplined army of a developed nation does not confer its favour to unseasoned, radical parties who have incurred the dissatisfaction of the ruling order and the general will of the populace. The NFA's claims are baseless and silly--a judgment which can be absolved of all counts of bias as the NFA's actions, conniptions and policies show themselves to be just that. Furthermore, the NFA's claim of massacring RSL supporters is only partially true. It is true that this is a poor excuse for not adopting a more sombre tone or not disclosing this particular news with more sensitivity; however, truth reveals the affair, a garden variety display of mob idiocy blown into preposterous proportions by NFA lunatics, to be a comic one.

Some persons of dubious mental function accumulated in the streets of Khodor and organised their paroxysms against Ethan Dawkins's most strident opponents, the RSL. No casualties were suffered by either side--or at least by the victims of the outrage. After realising what they had done, the instigators went home with their heads hung down in shame for participating in this orgy of stupidity. RSL supporters are known to be fervent gun rights supporters; needless to say, they defended themselves pretty well.

Meanwhile, RSL members and sympathisers gathered in cities all over Rutania to protest the government's lack of action and their new status as national punching bag. The NFA has publicly vowed the destruction of the RSL in the Parliament, and save for Blackburn and the RSL, parliamentarians gave it no notice--not a single reaction was gleaned from Rutania's protectors of liberty. Indeed, Reginald Blackburn expressed his disappointment in Parliament that very same day; nonetheless, he remained merry until the infamous attacks. He attributed his fellow parliamentarians' inaction to tiredness due to fighting with the NFA politically. Reality struck, however, and it showed tiredness is no excuse. How this great disillusionment will affect this Chief Parliamentarian's relations with other Rutanian parties remains to be seen.