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Re: Lodamun

Postby M13 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:12 pm

Renewed Nationalists gain trust of Communes
Kronstedter elected Representative of the People

April 3, 4793

Many cheers were heared in Kregon, where the Nationalists reside, but all around the nation there were festivities after the results of the elections were announced. Two years after the Nationalists were considered outlaws, they are back.
The best election results were achieved in Kregon, where PNG persuaded two thirds of the voters. But elsewhere they got great results as well. Only Andalay voted differently. The Greens, who openly supported LCP, got a majority in that specific Republic. LCP, who had hoped for a majority in the Committee, lost two thirds of its seats and decided to disband itself.
New Representative Kronstedter made a declaration towards all Lodamese citizens:
"Dear citizens. Thank you. Thank you for letting your heart speak. Thank you for this opportunity you are giving us. For years, our party has been the mockery of many others, both national as international. We have been the scapegoat on many occasions whenever something went wrong.
After years of struggle, the public managed to create the political system we know today. A confederal republican system, which consists of a few republics, which consist of several communes. While PNG tried to stop that in the past, we have witnessed that this is the will of the people. Therefore, we will maintain the current system as long as it seems to work. We will not be that party that changes a system just because we don't agree with that system. We are willing to give this system a chance."

Kronstedter also mentioned the revolutionaries and those parties maintaining their politics: "While we nearly managed to gain a majority in the Committee, it explains something about the revolutionaries and their ideas. For years they were able to persuade the working class of Lodamun to support their revolution, making promises and propagating a wonderful life full of joy and happiness. Revolutions are like fires: they rise very high, consuming everything on its path. But eventually, the fire goes out and leaves nothing but charcoal and ashes. It has taken years, and PNG didn't manage to do so, but the proof is there that the revolution was a lie. Then again, we would like to consider some positive aspects of what the revolution has brought with it, and are willing to work with that."

With LCP leaving the Committee, PNG has asked for new elections.
"While it is an unpopular decision, we need to get the seats filled, in order to be able to make legislative changes. We hope the Greens will be cooperative during this and hopefully many more legislations. We are looking forward to working with them," Kronstedter said.

Manfred Golzbach, former and last President of the 4th GDR and incumbent Representative of the Union, congratulated Kronstedter with the great result. For leading the nation for 13 years, of which some in very difficult circumstances, he was thanked by the new political board of PNG. He will probably receive the title of Master of Nationalism, an honour that hardly is granted to anyone. Golzbach would be only the second Master in the history of Lodamese Nationalism. The first one to receive the title was Logan Vroghin, some 45 years ago.
Kronstedter added: "Why not make him Son of Lodamun?"
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Re: Lodamun

Postby M13 » Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:21 am

Greens profit from LCP disappearance
Greens now largest fraction in the Committee
May 5, 4794

Just over a year it lasted: Kronstedter was defeated for office of Representative of the People by the candidate of GPPoL, Harris Patton.
Kronstedter congratulated the new Representative and reached out a hand towards GPPoL at the same time: "We had a great result in last year's election, we had a great result in the latest elections. But the Green party did even better. In a direct battle, Mr. Patton won the trust of the majority of the voters. Therefore I wish to congratulate him and accept defeat. This also shows that, even with support of the Green party, the LCP didn't manage to convince the people over our candidate. As I have communicated often, the people of Lodamun want change. And I hope we can contribute to that. We want to help GPPoL in giving our citizens stability."
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Re: Lodamun

Postby M13 » Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:03 pm

Skrtel elected Secretary-general
Kronstedter resolutely chooses office of Representative
December 7, 4802

PNG members have spoken. They elected current Minister of Defence Inzagi Skrtel as their new Secretary-general. Edvard Kronstedter has chosen to focus on his task as Representative of the People.
Kronstedter recently announced to quit his tasks as PNG Secretary-general. He feels he has to distanciate himself from the political 'game' and has to be available for all of the citizens. He therefore ordered elections to take place before the end of the year.
There were several candidates, but the PNG officials only accepted two candidacies. Minister of Defence Inzagi Skrtel was the first one, the other one was former Finance Minister Johanna Murphy. Skrtel won the election with an obvious 56% of the votes. By decree, Johanna Murphy will be the party's second and thus the replacement of Skrtel should ever something serious happen to him.
Skrtel has ordered Murphy to design a confederate plan to regulate federal and confederal laws and jurisdiction. The flaws in that domain caused Skrtel to cancel his initial plans to reform the military.
Skrtel has some ideas to change the political scene, but as he said, he doesn't want to change Lodamun too radically.
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Re: Lodamun

Postby M13 » Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:53 am

PNG outlines policy 4812-4820
Secretary General Skrtel announces huge changes for Lodamun
March 3, 4811

PNG has announced a major reform for Lodamun. Yesterday, Secretary General Skrtel explained the choices PNG has made. He gives himself and his team 8 years to accomplish their policy.

National politics
PNG never lied about their dislike of the current situation with communes. Nevertheless, PNG wants to keep this situation for now and is willing to support the communes. The major change here would be that the federal government gains some power while respecting the sovereignity of the different Republics and their communes. The communes will form districts, districts will form a republic, the republics will form the Union. Each district will be allowed to choose its leader, each republic will elect a Minister-President. The Minister-President will act as liaison between the Republic and the Union, and will have full responsability over the republic.
Some districts will have their names changed. The actual cities might keep their name.

Military changes
The Minister of Defence will make a plan which gives us a small yet specialized military. Treaties with other nations will help us limit the costs. Lodamun is a nation that wishes to remain neutral, therefore a large military force isn't necessary.

International politics
The Minister of Foreign Affairs has projected a massive investment in treaties with other nations. These nations would be Likationia, Telamon and Istalia. Other nations will also be contacted in order to establish economic treaties.

USNR
For PNG, the USFR has proven not to be flawless. Therefore, they suggest to alter the national policy and the name of the Union. The Union will be known as 'Union of Sovereign Nationalist Republics'. The Minister of Education has stated that Nationalism should again be the way of life. Due to the announced changes, the communes have started a new political party. They wish to protect their communes. This party has proposed to prohibit any form of religion. This opens the way for Nationalists.
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Re: Lodamun

Postby M13 » Tue Oct 20, 2020 7:51 pm

Skrtel resigns as Secretary General
laCosta elected new chairman of PNG

January 2, 4833

Representative of the Nation Inzagi Skrtel already announced his resignation as PNG chairman after the last elections, but today he presented his successor as party Secretary General. As for today, Isabella laCosta is the new party leader.
Skrtel announced his resignation after the defeating election result last year. He believed then as he does now that his position was no longer defendeable, since PNG suffered its largest electoral defeat in decades. He took his time to screen his potential successors, what resulted in the nomination of Isabella laCosta. The rather unknown laCosta was Governor of Kregon for years and had a seat in the House of Representatives during the last legislation. Before her election for the House, she was Cabinet leader for the Minister of Defence.
Skrtel believes laCosta can change the odds in favor of PNG again within a few years.
Skrtel remains Representative of the Nation untill the next elections, after which he will retire from politics. If all goes well, he will have been in office for 24 consecutive years.
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Re: Lodamun

Postby M13 » Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:42 pm

Greene challenges laCosta
Representative wants resignation of PNG Secretary General
June 4848

Consternation within the ranks of PNG: Representative Floyd Greene has openly challenged the Secretary General and asked for her resignation if the Nationalist party doesn't manage to do much better in the next elections. Former Secretary General Skrtel says this is unseen. He asks all Nationalists to keep faith and guard unity.

"It is obvious that we have lost the support of the people", Floyd said during a rally, "and therefore Mrs. laCosta should accept her responsibility and thus resign. If she fails to understand this message, we will ask for new elections within our party. If necessary, we are willing to give her one more chance. If next elections don't show a significant higher number of votes, our party will cease to exist."
Floyd Greene is serious about this. He already handed in his candidacy for the next party elections. If he manages to get half of the party officials to support his motion, new elections are a fact.
Former Secretary General Inzagi Skrtel asked the party officials to keep calm and await the result of the next elections. If those turn out as poor as the last few ones, Floyd will most certainly deserve and receive the right to reform the party.
At this stage, there still is no comment from Mrs. laCosta.
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Re: Lodamun

Postby M13 » Sat Nov 21, 2020 4:37 pm

Greene furious about PNG decision
Floyd Greene refuses any post as Minister in new Cabinet
November 5, 4849

Last election resulted in a humiliation for PNG and its Secretary General Isabelle laCosta, already under fire from within her own party. To make matters worse, she started communications with PLUP officials on the formation of a joint Cabinet.
With only 7 elected Representatives, PNG is back to the worst results it witnessed a decade ago. It seems this party is struggling to exist. Floyd Greene openly questioned the way of work by his Secretary General earlier, and has now officialy demanded her resignation. He believes that the poor results do not give her any chance on remaining in office, and certainly should prevent PNG from participating in Cabinet.
While being offered a post as Minister in the potential new Cabinet, Greene refuses and has handed in his candidacy for post of PNG leader.
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Re: Lodamun

Postby ReformedEndralon » Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:06 am

Brown new Governor of Andalay, Republicans seize Estate Legislature

Mar 4858

The newly formed Republican Party has had its first breakthrough in Lodamun, securing the Governorship and control of the Andalay Estate Legislature in the February elections. Republican founder and leader Jovani Brown has become the first Governor of Andalay from outside of the Pro Lodamunese Unitarian Party since 4840.

At the national level the Republican Party is less than a year old and was only able to successfully submit candidate for the legislative elections in Andalay and Rapula, winning a total of 41 seats in the National Senate. Likewise, Governor Brown’s Presidential campaign was able to draw widespread traction and he took a total of less than 11% of the vote being defeated by incumbent President Andre Weatherspoon who was easily re-elected to a second term.

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Governor Brown.

Jovani Brown has drawn some criticism as he is also the leader of the Restorationist Church of Eliyahu and Latter Day Hosians, a heterodox Hosian sect with its origins in Lodamun. Brown worked hard during the campaign to unite differing Hosian and non-Hosian elements within the electorate under a common conservative and small government agenda.
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Re: Lodamun

Postby ReformedEndralon » Thu Dec 10, 2020 9:22 am

Constitutional Crisis

September 4858

The governing Pro Lodamunese Unitarian Party has collapsed after a corruption scandal swept up the entire leadership, including recently re-elected President Andre Weatherspoon. The PLUP leadership have voted to disband the party.

Governor Brown Potential Saviour?

The Andalay Governor and leader of the Republican party Jovani Brown has emerged as the most senior politician untainted by the scandal and the Republican Party is now the majority party within the Senate. Goevrnor Brown has promised that he will ensure new elections are held before the end of the year and that he will guide Lodamun through this period of uncertainty.
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Re: Lodamun

Postby ChengherRares1 » Sat Dec 19, 2020 3:42 pm

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June 4863
Major electoral win, landslide victory against Republicans, proposes radical reform

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Workers' Textiles journal

Workers' Textiles is back after more than 50 years of decline. The old company renown for it's socialist model of doing
business, fuss with the Malivian government and top-quality textiles has reopened it's gate this month, after the
socialist government was formed.

Background of the company: Following the slow decay of leftist ideals in Lodamun as well coupled with the disintegration
of LCP in 4792, had led to a slow but sure death in Lodamese anarchism and consequently the presence of Lodamese
companies heavily based on socialist principles. The communes have continued their life, but people had stopped to
respect the tenets of them, many capitalists buying old socialist companies and even returning in Orean and St Martin.
Alongside this, the nation switch right again, with paganist Lodamese elements still found in the South, Kregon,
alongside the tear up of the UFSR, a Union that survived past the LCP meltdown. The company has mainly resisted for
the first decade, but slowly lost power, with nation after nation no longer needing their service, ultimately ending with
the bankruptcy during the latest global economic crisis.

But all was not lost. Despite all it went through, the company was reorganized by couple unions and experts willing to
cooperate with the workers, reestablishing it and competing against the capitalist textile factories that were once of
WT. With a capital of only 500 000 LODs, the company plans to reinstate the old model of cooperatives, with loosely
decentralized operation system, that have managers democratically elected by the workers. Also a lot of effort was
put into ensuring that in the new few factories that were reopened conditions of working are safe and great, alongside
proper pay for the workers. The new project has so far showed promise, with investors interested to put money into
the new company and with the competition being won by WT against their capitalist peers, it is a matter of time till
Workers' Textiles will expand it's activity across Lodamun, offering the best textile products once again, from yarn,
to cloth, to clothing, made of best material, natural or synthetic.

Already three factories will be finished these months, all featuring latest modern technology in terms of producing,
processing textile material. Alongside this, there are also farms opened by WT that features plants like cotton, hemp
or sisal to offer raw material to be utilized in the factories, alongside animal and silk-worm farms to gather the wool,
leather and silk. Further projects are expected regarding synthetic fiber as well, with incoming deals with Endralon
and reopening of some of the oil rigs. Environmentalists of the party see this as an encroachment onto the wildlife of
Lodamun. Lodamese locals, who are known for luddism, ancient ways of living and paganism, have consequently
expressed their dismay at this possible move.
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Electoral win for LCP, victory after being reconvened months before elections

The LCP, an Old one, formed almost a century ago has won elections. The supermajority is a welcomed surprise, given
that the party was reconvened just few months before election times, with not best campaigning and still internal
organizational issues. Though despite all this, the party won over 2/3 of seats, defeating the center-right party in a
show-off. How was that possible? Here is a quick rundown:

Following collapse of the party in 4792, many things have changed. Life in Lodamun degraded significantly, the era of
Lodamese anarchism and old socialist school faded away, with Lodamun entering in a rightist era, of nationalism,
conservatism and partial deregulation. Most of this period was peaceful, showcasing only stability and qualm, one after
the tumultuous revolutionary years. What anarchists and communists have brought to Lodamun was prosperity and a
new way toward modernization, but however this good was, it came with a hyper divided culturally nation, with infights,
a civil war, fear in people's hearts. Despite the new perspectives and a strong anarchist school, it all came collapsing
down. With a move away mentality of the people, wishing for peace again, for comfort, for reunification and mostly as
well seeing the need of anarchism and syndicalism as no more needed. The dissolved LCP brought even more to this,
leaving the Left without a clear voice, with disorganized minor parties rambling to insignificance, alongside Communes
ceasing to be relevant, with people soon returning to capitalist ways, with factories beginning process of privatization.
All was good, though a decline was seen, in the new conservative Lodamun, economy soon ceased to be developing,
stabilizing, with conditions worsening by the day. Eventually, the economic crisis has rocked Terran world like never
before, thanks to Deltarian stock market melting down. Despite the nation slowly recovering, the effects of economic
collapse are still present, with workers forced to live for paltry wages once again, with discontent among minorities and
women rising once again, thanks to Republican policies that were a complete mess, as well poor economic crafted policies
and measures that led to even more unemployment, poverty and anger among workers. This brought workers again
together, banded under the flags of the new trade unions.

Under the wake of disaster, a new party, with an old history and prestige came around few months before elections in
June: the Libertarian Communist Party. With so many discontented and disgruntled voters, be them minorities, workers,
heck even the middle-class who saw the rightists too incompetent, vote turnout showed a clear preference for new way
politics. Although not all voters are far-left, the fact that a radical party won over 2/3, defeating the Republican menace.
Although this victory, the presidency ended in the hands of the Republicans after the LCP failed to nominate a president.
What are the causes for this are unknown. Either way, the impressive electoral victory for LCP shocked many, giving
hope that leftism in Lodamun is returning, stronger than ever. All these people are all banded together for a better
Lodamun. The LCP will run on a platform of radical reform, reconstruction, regaining formal power and ensuring that
the nation maintains itself prosperous.

LCP has laid out several of their plans: reinstating the Communes to former glory, regaining international respect and
economic relationships, helping industry redevelop, modernizing Lodamun as much as possible and ensuring peace and
stability for all. Work for establishing the UFSR as well large omnibus bills sent to the Presidium are a good sign that
the party will be hard-working to keep their promises for a better Lodamun.
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Intellectuals form party wing, working on a new Individualism

With the rebuilding of LCP, came again the issue of justifying socialism above all other. This time, thanks to new
aspiring young writers, the party is opened to new direction. Despite lack of proper intellectuals yet, as well the various
factions, it is to be waited what will be the philosophy of LCP, following over decades of inactivity. Lodamese anarchism
as well old materialist Socialism are seen outdated and in need of new ideas to support a new system, other than
through economy. Thus many have started work. The most prominent, and current chairman of LCP, Nataniel Pop is
presenting the possibility of Communism and Ethics to be combined, taking inspiration from New Wave Individualism
linked to the short lived Rutanian party "Rutanian Individualist Movement".

Although much results are yet to be seen, possibility of competing philosophical schools is likely among the members
of the reborn LCP. The elites of the past laid ground for the materialist school, meanwhile a new idealist school is
growing in popularity, as it sees the need of a political system through different lens, pandering to a new public and
showing a new way of doing politics, yet to be truly tested.
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Communes reformed again with even more vigorous syndicalist vibes
The renown Andalayan Communes or better said the United Communes of Orean and St Martin have returned to
former glory. Plagued by disinterest, capitalist encroachment, death of the revolutionary spirit and disbandment of
militias have all led to a new culture with new waves of looking at life and to the difficulties, alongside a unique
school of Lodamese Anarchism have all collapsed until now. Not long ago, ruins of what was a glorious past were
observable: decolored flags, abandoned buildings that were the old committees of the anarchists, bookshelves in
libraries filled with past literature and works of intellectuals, often barriers or people still wearing or even selling
militia uniforms, that same olive and revolutionary cap reckoning to a forgotten past where people have taken to
the streets and brought the change they wanted to see.

However things are more hopeful and less dimmer now. With the new wave of leftism sweeping Lodamun, with ever
increasing support for socialism once again, establishment of UFSR and a new philosophical school, people have again
started to rebuild their past, with many workers seizing what is theirs, by an internal agreement that was never
repealed, just disgustingly ignored by the authorities. The new Lodamese anarchism though is much calmer and less
revolutionary than the past one, it is also more split between various far left groups, unlike in the past. The new
Communes, how they renamed, are no longer bound to Orean or St Martin respectively, but those cities still carry on
the legacy of the past. The transition was smooth, with capitalists once again upset that this was allowed to go on,
having to see their businesses democratically organized by workers in a loose decentralized manner that showed good
results once again. Lucian Lewis, a prominent writer and activist has gained popularity among Oreanese, being voted
as first Commissar in almost a century, representing local populace and anarchist values, he stated that " This is a
breath of new fresh air, of a better future for all of us, no longer we have to endure humiliation and the boot of the
bosses. We can finally work on the change we want to see, just like almost a century ago". 4862-3 represented thus
the turning point in Lodamese politics, as well Andalayan Communes, who are fervent in showing their greatness once
again.
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Singer Cazzy to be send to FOMAT VII, with his new hit "If the Heavens ever did speak"

Past months, and years, saw a slow but sure rebirth of artistic and cultural life of Lodamun, of musical bands renown
for good music and artists and writers renown for their interesting ideas. One of this, is the new band The Lotus, a
prominent musical band formed of 4 people, with great ambitions and with lot of work to do, just being close of
publishing their first album called "What is freedom?". The main singer, Daniel Wood on his real name, has announced
participation alongside with his bandmembers, with a new hit, "If the Heavens ever did speak". The new song is a
great hit among Lodamese, especially younger rebellious teenagers, disgusted and revolted by the rightist policies and
culture dominating Lodamun for decades. Side by side with internal strife and need for reform, the song is both a
welcomed one and highly controversial, expressing with metaphors the message for acceptance, showing the hatred
of religions against LGBT-Q community. This song, said Wood (Cazzy as his stage nickname), was needed to remind
the world of atrocities and hypocrisy of people that in the name of religious beliefs commit horrific crimes and often
infringe on the liberties of others. The band is renown for progressive themes and for spreading the message of love
and acceptance as a counterculture to the highly conservative Lodamun.

The band won nomination for FOMAT VII from the government after a local competition was held among several bands,
the committee deciding that The Lotus shall be put forward to compete at FOMAT, despite great names, such as Eclipse
running for nomination as well. After an interesting local show that was for free and had million of viewers and
participants, the band The Lotus was nominated with their new controversial hit. Whether they will win or not is
not known, but the members of the band expressed gratitude and are happy that at worst they will remain with an
incredible experience and have opportunity to spread the message of peace and love to the entire world. The band
has published a link to the new hit on their site, showcasing the song used for their FOMAT entry:

[Click the image of the album to get access to the song]
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In other news:

New project on a philosophical school initiated by LCP members

Workers' Textiles to have a comeback?

Lodamun's paganist past is still daunting the nation

Opponents decry rigged elections

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