by Luxis » Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:35 am
Madeline Furstein to Seek Viceroyship of Imperial Dominion
In a public announcement today, current Viceroy and Archbishop of the Mordusian Coptic Church Martin Streitem declared he would not seek another term. Recalling the past events of his term, he pointedly mentioned the controversy that continues between Luthori and Mordusia, Union Partners, following the war over Yishelem and Beiteynu. The Viceroy, along with Alliance Res Publica, has taken a very strong stance opposing the Holy Luthori Empire's actions, on a number of levels.
Viceroy Streitem kept his statement brief, closing by saying "I'm well past the mark where I should conclude my time in public service to return full time to my first calling and love, the Mordusian Church." Streitem, now 83, is Mordusia's first elected Viceroy and has served in 2885. Having been endorsed by the Ceasarion League, Streitem regularly gained over 90% of the voters' support in three elections.
As the Viceroy stepped aside, ARP President Madeline Furstein took the podium. Wearing her usual trend-setting attire, Furstein began a press conference announcing she would be the ARP Candidate for Viceroy in the elections now two years off. Below is the transcript. This statement is sure to send a clear message to the Personal Union Partners of Alduria and Luthori that, should Madeline Furstein be elected, Mordusia will have a Viceroy who despises the monarchy. Furstein has never been quoted as supporting a Republic, however, and many observers are wondering what political moves she will make next.
Transcript:
"Thank you, Viceroy Streitem. Martin has served this country valiantly in his time. Responding effectively to the needs of the Mordusian people, to bring the government that was elected by the citizens closer to them. He has brought stability and democracy to our citizens. We shall forever be in his debt, and we pray that God continues to use this man.
As Mordusians, we have seen a great many changes in our country. Revolution after usurpation to invasion - it is a bloody cycle. Now we have stability and peace throughout our land. We are prospering as never before. Under the governance of Alliance Res Publica, we have seen nearly 17 years of uninterrupted economic growth! And not just growth that goes into the coffers of the titled nobility, no, we have entirely revamped the taxation structure within this country.
Before the Luthori Loyalist League had the people of this great nation bonded as peasants, taxing the poorest at an alarming rate of 95%. Within the first six months of ARP majority, we took sweeping measures to make sure that no Mordusian pays more than 15% income tax. It was then Finance Minister Streitem who engineered these great and moral reforms - we are blessed to have him.
Just as we are blessed to be free of the Luthori Loyalist League. Their years of tyrannical, manipulative governance thankfully are behind us. Mordusia is continuing a new chapter of liberty and independence. It is in this time of great revival that I wish to join with you and announce my intentions to seek the Office of Viceroy of our great country.
To bring pride back to Mordusia is key. Alliance Res Publica has worked tirelessly to stand for a free people, in every aspect of the word. We have provided a new justice that will ring true for all. And those who will follow us here will look back at the foundations of the work laid here in these past few years. The generations that are yet to come have the promise of a brighter tomorrow. And intend to secure it, at home and abroad.
Let me begin by making one important statement that every country, friend and foe alike, must realize. Mordusia is a sovereign nation. No country has the right to intervene in our affairs. In Mordusia, the voice of the people is supreme. There can be no altering of this course! Those who oppose the duly enlightened voice of the citizens of this country do so at their own peril - let it be known now and for all time!
Alliance Res Publica has, for the past decade, worked with reasonable governance and deference to our coalition partners of the Ceasarion League. Though maintaining and sometimes out of necessity exerting the benefits of our partisan dominance, we have made great strides through compromise with the CL on a wide variety of issues, including civil rights, education, and religion. We believe this partnership is strong and should continue.
I am running to be Viceroy of this great nation, to nail the coffin in the evil work begun by the Luthori Loyalist League, to continue reasonable governance, reasonably attained at, to continue to innovate and spread the prosperity of the past, and to free the people of Mordusia from the chains that have binded them for far too long! Let us work together for a freer, more prosperour tomorrow!
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