Former Minister of Education and Culture Mattheo Vespa-Baldassare stands alone in his support of Morandi in the National Democratic Party
Now that the elections are upon us, the facades of friendliness amongst the Istalian parties, which are supposed to be united, have seemingly come to an end as parties try to win more seats in the chamber for their respective goals - by all means necessary. And this means the usual amount of pre-election dirt with the PND Whip Kassis taking the first shots at the AR Leader Morandi. Technically, all of the Ministers in the cabinet are still working in good cooperation, Prime Minister De Felice (PND) and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yassen (AR) are (ironically) even known to be very close as their beliefs in Istalia on the International scene are extremely similar and they share other common interests. However, Mr Kassis is the PND Whip in the chamber, his hands are untied as his job is to pass bills, gain votes and be generally intimidating towards the other parties. Hence, since the scoop of AR Leader Morandi having an affair with an underage actress in Bunogna - especially in light of the tragic events there - Kassis has been wanting to attack the AR Leader directly and with the elections coming up, this opportunity has presented itself.
Whilst campaigning in his home state Padagna (in Genevia - not his home town), Othman Kassis has made this speech to a vast group of people attending the PND rally - the Nationalists have always been popular in Padagna so giving the speech there was also playing safe by the PND Whip:
What unites the Istalian people more than anything? The language? Well there are many dialects so that is not it. The ethnicity? Well, I am a proud Quanzari whilst most of my friends and people here as it seems are Istalian or even something entirely different as due to globalization Istalia has experienced a lot - too much - migration, so that is not it either. I will tell you what it is, it is namely something that the National Democratic Party of Istalia has always been protecting against excess liberalism: morals, ethics and values. The key ones are of course freedom and democracy, but some other moral points include loyalty, unity and family values. The last one I want to stress in light of recent events as the holy family values definitely do not include the seduction of underage girls! Funnily enough, this is NOT a "minor" issue. This is a major issue and the fact that the man in question is not on trial or at least has not lost his political immunity is a grave sign for the status quo of our familial values. They have been corrupted and I am deeply disappointed and almost disgusted by the general acceptance of something so unacceptable! The PND as the only truly conservative and patriotic party will fight this corruption with everything we have!
Finally, I would like to say that above everything else I am confused about the choice in women? Why does the person in question prefer girls which are of age to be his daughter? Why are the parents not stepping in after all yes the age of consent is 14 - which we will try to increase to 16 by the way - but the man in question is more than double her age! Moreover, I am sure that the honorable Gentleman is in fact breaking the law as the law clearly states, that the partner cannot be in a position of power over the minor, which he as a nationally known political figure - aspiring to lead the country and possessing political priveleges - clearly is! It is clearly a violation of consent law! The PND is not the victims, hence we will not sue but the parents of the young girl should definitely consider it. Finally, the honorable Gentleman has exploited the stress induced upon the girl caused by the terrible terrorist attack in Bunogna. He has essentially taken advantage of her in her relatively traumatized state. That is not a sign of love and affection, it is a sign of moral degeneracy which can be combatted if the whole nation votes purple!
Meanwhile, the former Minister of Education and Culture Mattheo Vespa-Baldassare (PND) has taken a risk by defending Mr Morandi as in the conservative party which the National Democrats are; his stance is unique. Of course the word of a Vespa-Baldassare is always strongly respected in the party and his position as former Minister adds to that, but that does not make it accepted.
Mattheo Vespa-Baldassare has told the National Media:
As many know, my family is quite big. And in this big family, spanning over two Democratic Istalian parties and in many other branches, liberalism is not a foreign word. The ULD, the presidential candidate of which is my lovely Cousin Francesca, is arguably the most liberal party in Istalia. So are you telling me, that I should call my family "morally degenerate"? Should I call a man who is leading another great democratic party of Istalia a paedophile even though the law and the general consensus has nothing to back this up? My moral compass does not allow me to do any of these things. I think that love is something beautiful and would my son, who is now 20 and leading the next generation of National Democrats in the "Young Alternative" bring home a woman more than twice his age I would undoubtebly question his taste, but I would not question his morality. Of course as any National Democrat I believe the law of consent should be revised for more protection of the minor, but Ms Moretti was already 17 and quite accomplished so I do not believe that in that specific case even a revised, stricter law would in any way apply to the two lovebirds. I wish them honestly the best of luck in their hopefully beautiful and long lasting relationship.
And I wish my party to use cleaner tactics to lead their election campaign!
Minister of Health and Social Services Anna Verde (PND) becomes presidential candidate as the third nationalist woman in a row!
Presidential Candidate of the PND Anna Verde (49)
Speaking of the election campaign, the National Democrats are sending a third wonderful woman in a row to fight in the Presidential race. The Minister of Health and Social Services Anna Verde (49) will compete to lead the nation in the next legislature. The fact that a woman is once again the Nationalist candidate for Presidency is relatively bizarre as the party is very male dominated. However; the Minister is young and has more than proven herself time and Time again and since Maria Muller did not want to try her luck again, the honorable Gentlemen of the PND Leadership have all endorsed Ms Verde!