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Non-Aligned Movement Treaty moves to Ratification
Kalistan brings bill to Floor of Assembly
Kaliburg Ananto
June 26, 4435


Kalistani Deputies prepare to vote on the long awaited Non-Alignment Movement Treaty

Despite a diplomatic gaffe at the end of the Conferences, delegations from the Founding Member States left Kalistan this year and the Treaty moved one more step towards becoming a reality. The Treaty's handler, Socialist Felix Li, Deputy from Yoshimi, cleared the draft for ratification, and the bill was moved to a vote by Foreign Minister Luis Vasquez of the Southwark Movement. Southwark and Socialist deputies quickly signed on, but it is unclear if the NLA will come in for a vote, or if they do, how they will vote on the Treaty.

Said Li:

"I find it unfortunate that the conference ended the way it did. I wonder if there could have been more written into the Treaty, but for what it is, the Treaty is a significant document. This will develop the first movement of states that reject the politics of the great powers and the great alliances. The NAM is not an alliance. It is not a dead-enders or a dictator's club. Nor is it just another iteration of a generic human rights or free trade organization. Instead, what the NAM represents is a commitment to sovereignty, anti-imperialism, and self-determination. The impulse was to build an association aimed at denying great powers allies and puppet states for their own machinations. The NAM stands apart and we have each other's back in the resistance to that sort of attitude which is sadly too prevalent in the world. Could it have been better? Sure. More input from more nations, whatever. But the fact is, we have a treaty and it is agreed upon by all representatives to the Conferences, so let's put it in and improve it once it is passed."

Li's speech earned a standing ovation from the members of the SP, who all voted for the passage of the treaty. If the Presidential Party returns and votes for the Treaty, it has a chance at passage, but a no vote or an abstention from the NLA will just barely postpone the passage of the Treaty for a couple years until a different Assembly can be elected which put more seats in the hands of the Treaty's supporters.

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Harrison Vasquez steps down as RLU leader following a no-confidence vote
The libertarian party tipped for government kingmakers are facing division among their members
Kaliburg, Ananto
September 13th, 4435



Yesterday evening, senior spokesman of the Black Star anarchist group, and main supporter of the Radical Liberty Party denounced the leadership in a stunning betrayal. RLU leader Harrison Vasquez is known for consolidating the party platform to a broad libertarian base, controversially inviting anarchist and nationalist militias to what was formally a strictly right-leaning party. In addition to this, he made the decision to democratize the party platform, a move that has lead to the party drifting towards the centre-left of the political spectrum.

After the denouncement, several primary supporters launched no-confidence vote. In an exclusive interview, Marco Tindall, a senior right-wing party member, told the Republic: "We don't feel as though this party represents the views it originally had. It's fragmented, it's chaotic, and it's all due to the choices Mr. Vasquez made"

Harrison Vasquez resigned shortly after the no-confidence vote was called. He was not available to comment. Leadership elections will take place in a few days. But with only a few months left until the 4436 elections, can the RLU present a combined electoral force? Only time will tell.

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reprinted from
IZQUIERDA- The Voice of the Kalistani Left

Al-Khali launches bid for Kalistani Presidency
Controversial Prime Minister declares "Time to sh-t or get off the Pot."
Kaliburg, Ananto
November 12, 4435


Former Premier of the Republic and notorious cussword artist Abdulaziz Al-Khali is nominated by the Socialist Party

With no charges forthcoming from the Justice Ministry in more than 3 years of house arrest, former Premier of the Republic Abdulaziz Al-Khali declared his intention to run for President of the Republic.

"Yall mother f--kers thought you seen the last of Al-Khali!" the controversial Socialist politician said in Kaliburg last week as he began addressing the SP's annual convention. "Those d--kbrains who forced me to resign got another thing coming. Say it with me now: no charges filed and statute of limitations expired! Now its time to sh-t or get off the pot: I'm running for President!" With that, Al-Khali nominated himself to become the Party's candidate for President.

Party leader Maria Reina-Rodriguez spoke against Al-Khali's nomination. "The Premier embarrassed the Party something fierce. And had we not been kicked out of Government, the Justice Ministry would certainly have filed charges against the Premier. It would be a mistake of marginal significance to nominate him to become President of the Republic."

But Al-Khali's primary supporter, veteran politician and former President of the Republic, Blythe Bennots, who left office in 4417, declared that Al-Khali would be the best man for the job. "Kalistan needs strong leadership at this time, because we are in danger of slipping back into oblivion. Al-Khali is probably the most highly qualified individual in Kalistan to take on the role of Head of State, and name recognition is through the roof."

Al-Khali for his part said he would represent the Republic with dignity. "Look: You all know I talk a lot of sh-t. But when I was Premier, the sky was the limit. I won't bring disgrace to the Republic. Come to think of it, I didn't bring disgrace to the Republic before. Let's keep up the policies of the good years, and move forward."

Al-Khali was nominated by a vote of 385 to 115, with Party Leader Reina ultimately voting for the old Premier. Al-Khali will contest in next March's elections and will likely run against two competitors. "Look: who ever endorses me, I'll form a coalition with them. Those snakes the NLA have deactivated, so we start with a clean slate."

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Terrence Saint Rouge, R&B and Soul Artist, dead at age 26
Plane crash also claims lives of band and pilot
Vrassa City, Vrassa
December 10, 4435


Terrence Saint Rouge, of Python Vrassa, recording the classic record The Crystal Guitar in 4428/9

Terrence St. Rouge, the Vrassan R&B and Soul singer and song writer died in a tragic plane crash yesterday outside of Vrassa City. The crash, preliminarily judged to be the result of icing on the wings and subsequent loss of aerodynamics, occured just after takeoff from Vrassa City, where St. Rouge and his band had just finished playing to a sold out crowd at Vrassa City's largest venue, the 5th Street Lounge. Fans and music critics alike were struck dumb by the loss of this musician, who had finally achieved mainstream success after more than 10 years of playing tiny shows to a small core of fans. Also dead in the crash were Eddie Hernandez, 29, who was St. Rouge's drummer, Dianne Phillips, 23, bass player, Biff Taylor, 32, who played Lead guitar, Leroy Carrangus-Jelson, 27, who played rhythm guitar, Fredricka Donnatello, 18, who played the Trumpet, Janet Donnatello, 21, who played trombone, George Blokus, 42, who played sax, Eduardo "Boots" Telstar, 33, who played Keyboards, and pilot Charles Gross, age 47.

Terrence St. Rouge was the only child of Lourennaise Brethrenist immigrants, who moved to Kalistan in 4408. St. Rouge was born in Python Vrassa, October 1, 4410, and showed natural gifts for song writing at an early age. He recorded his first songs on a four track that his mother bought him, and put together a demo by the time he was 16 years old. But the mood in the mid 4420s was geared more toward Rock and psychedelia than R&B and soul, which were the genres that St. Rouge worked in. Consequently, St. Rouge began playing small venues, and building a very loyal following in the late 20s. St. Rouge produced three records before he was 20 years old, all of which sold modestly. His third record, The Crystal Guitar demonstrated his virtuoso guitar work, and his expert song craft, but unfortunately only charted on the R&B and Soul charts. This record, re-reviewed this year, was anachronistically called "The last classic record of the 20s" and a "Must Have" for all music enthusiasts, which led to the record selling 32 times in 4436 what it sold on its first run in 4430.

Beginning the 30s, St. Rouge married and his wife had two kids. Though St. Rouge spent much of his time on the road playing shows, he was known as a dedicated family man, and usually took his family with him on tour.

"I mean, it is what it is, you know, Brother?" St. Rouge said of his seeming inability to break out. "I'm just happy to share my music with the fans. I don't have to be a millionaire or million seller. I play the music I write, I live clean and I have a family who I love very much and who loves me. I'm just glad that I've been blessed with the gift of making music."

St. Rouge was not a millionaire. He barely recouped costs of his first three albums, and quickly released the final two records of his contract in 4431 and 32 before being released from his contract. "It's a real shame, he didn't take off the way he should have," said his manager Bernie Kohler. "It was the record label. They kept telling him that they can't promote R&B and Soul in Kalistan. They didn't even try. I wonder if they even listened to the records. So we got out of that deal as soon as we could, and started producing our own records."

In 4433, St. Rouge made the decision to replace his rhythm section and bring in a brass trio composed of the teenaged Donnatello Sisters and Blockus. This allowed St. Rouge to record with a new sort of energy that is uncommon in R&B and Soul. "He never strayed from his roots, for sure," said Kohler in 4435. "But [his self-produced 4435 release] Time Will Tell really showed off his range and attracted a host of new fans." Time Will Tell earned him a spot at 4435's GanJam during Day 1, and with it, exposure to close to a hundred thousand music fanatics. St. Rouge played a standard set and finished with a new arrangement of 4427's single "You Gotta Love Her" which brought down the house. The song, which is widely known now, started off slow and almost a little maudlin. But halfway through the song, a doubletime backbeat kicked in on the drums, and by the crescendo of the song a long 2 minutes later, the tempo had doubled again, with St. Rouge dancing and singing as sweat rolled down his face. The crowd went wild, and insisted on three encores, which pushed the entire program back a half hour.

The GanJam propelled St. Rouge onto a massive Kalistani tour during the fall of 4435 and through 4436. One show in Luxor Ananto, on March 12, 4436 was recorded. Audience members at the Luxor event regularly described the show as one of the highest energy shows they ever attended. "We always thought that R&B was kinda generic music, but man, were we wrong. Live? Forget about it..." said one concertgoer, who described himself as a "fan of hardcore punk." The show sold out two minutes after tickets went on sale.


Terrence St. Rouge sings at Luxor, during the historical show in 4436

As St. Rouge was putting the finishing touches on the album recorded at the Luxor show, called St. Rouge at Luxor he continued touring Kalistan. In October, the album was released, and immediately went to Number 1 on Kalistani R&B, Soul, and Pop charts, and several crossover singles scored hits on Adult Contemporary, Alternative and Electronica charts. Record sales of St. Rouge at Luxor exceeded anyone's wildest expectations. "Well," St. Rouge said in November. "It's almost like all the success I didn't have all these years finally caught up to me. I just love my job. Where else can a person make a living at doing what they just absolutely love to do. I am incredibly lucky and incredibly grateful that Kalistanis have finally heard in my music what I hear every day. And more importantly, they are rewarding me and my band handsomely for it. What more could a man ask for?"

St. Rouge was known to live austerely on the Road. His family didn't seem to mind. "We are glad we get to be with Terry," said his Sarah Greene-St. Rouge, during harder times. "Touring saves us in not having a mortgage anyway." When St. Rouge finally began to sell records, Sarah Greene said, "Yes, it appears that music is going to pan out for us. We have been giving most of what we make to the band. We take care of them because Terry's name is on the front of the record, but he can't do what he does without the band."

St. Rouge was in Vrassa City, and was headed home following the 5th Street concert. He had recently bought his parent's home, the one he grew up in, and his Wife and kids had gone on ahead of him because his youngest had gotten sick on the road. He played his final show, and then boarded the plane, which tragically crashed less than 20 minutes after take off. St. Rouge is survived by his wife Sarah Greene-St. Rouge, his two small children Tamika and William, and his mother Emile and his father Yves-Michel.

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AL-Khali Promoted to President of the Republic
Kalistan becomes virtual one Party state again
High Bong, Neveras
June 8, 4436


President Al-Khali celebrates his election from the snowy slopes of High Bong Neveras

Last January 1, Abdulaziz Al-Khali was overwhelmingly elected President of the Republic. Claiming a 99.7% mandate from nearly 80% of the electorate, Al-Khali put pay to the notion that Kalistan wanted to punish the Socialists for the scandal around the former Premier.

"What is more likely," Al-Khali declared following his inauguration, "was that Kalistanis were sick and tired of this constant stream of unstable and ephemeral Rightist, small government do nothing Parties that have blessed our country with their wretched presence as of late. One right after another, they stick around a few years, sponsor bills from outside the Assembly, and then fade into the aether as soon as they arrived. We don't understand it: Where are they coming from? As our last election results show, there is only a VERY limited support for small government types in Kalistan. I suppose they must be foreign agents meddling with our elections. Its the only way I can even get a handle on it."

Al-Khali's first act was to acknowledge the passage of the Non Aligned Movement. Kalistan became the first nation to do so, and was followed very quickly by Dankuk. Other founding member states have not moved the bill to ratification. "I'm proud of our country, moving that bill through its phases, getting it written and getting it to the point where we can pass it. We need to advertise it now. We got to get these other countries on board."

President Al-Khali said that he attempted to form a government with the next largest Party, who clearly have shown no interest whatsoever in joining the Government. "We got another NLA situation here. The Party tried to have a coalition with them. And they stuck us the first chance they got. We won't be making that mistake again. I named a government made entirely up of Socialist Ministers. We won't have over power so easy. So much for cooperation and civility. As far as I am concerned, the Right doesn't believe in the principle of separated Government, so we will honor their wishes and govern by ourselves. And the Right can just expect that if they ever become the Government, we won't help them either. I don't even care." Al-Khali acquiesced to Party leaders and named Maria Reina-Rodriguez to the Premiership, as well as a whole slate of new Ministers. The only hold over is Abe Hashimoto, who was responsible for overseeing the NAM's drafting.

Al-Khali said his goals for his first term will be to build up Kalistan's businesses within the boundaries of the Dual Economy. "There's a few startups that we'd like to look into. Kalistan is officially a 'tourist destination' and resorts in both the mainland and on Ananto can be expanded. I'd like to see more foreign investment come into Kalistan, to benefit both Kalistani investors and foreign investors. I'd like to finally accomplish peace with Lourenne: Any time they want to visit us here in Ananto, I say it'd be about time. We need to keep up with the socialist policies which have brought our country so much prosperity, and continue to defend the social safeguards in place from the Right, who are probing constantly, looking for cracks to exploit."

Al-Khali's administration may be the start of a new direction for Socialist Politics in Kalistan. There are rumors swirling that Al-Khali is looking at ways to dispense with constant omnibuses by neophyte Parties. Reina, for her part, has said that she would have no problem with dispensing with competitive elections all together, since they seem to encourage meddling by the Right. We'll stay tuned for more information on that. At Press time, the Premier sponsored a Bill, without comment that targetted ephemeral Parties by limiting the number of proposals that could be made in a year and the number of proposals a Party could obtain in a month at three and 5 respectively, making it virtually impossible for new Parties to destabilize Kalistani politics and then deorganize themselves. The Premier commented: "Yeah, the days of that nonsense are over. Its time to ensure that Kalistani Politics are stabilized." The bill will pass, as the SP holds nearly 75% of all seats in the Assembly.

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Ministry of Defense to lead a Lourennais Peace Delegation to Kaliburg in October.

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Lourenne will Visit Kaliburg
"We will welcome them", says Reina
Kaliburg, Ananto
Agust 15, 4436


Premier Reina-Rodriguez declares the Lourenne Delegation "welcome" in Kaliburg

The ruling Socialist Government rolled out the red carpet for the arrival of the Lourennaise delegation, which is expected in October. "We will welcome them to Kaliburg. I would like them to know that their visit is long awaited." The Premier of the Republic stated after learning from Foreign Minister Hashimoto that Lourenne planned a high level visit to Kalistan to rebuild relations between the two Anantonese nations.

The Premier, in consultation with the President, announced that FM Abe Hashimoto, Minister of Defense Tom Banks, Minister of Finance Julie Westin, and ODEN Director Jack Talliafero-Bennots will represent Kalistan. "We have scheduled the talks for the seaside deepwater port at Eveari. It is a beautiful little town, Ananto's second city, and can host the elements of Lourenne's Royal Navy while their delegation is in country."

As far as an agenda is concerned, the Premier said Kalistan's was short and sweet: "We want to build a foundation for long lasting peace and security in the region. We will also look forward to Lourennais Investment. The President has said his goal is to boost Kalistan's private sector. This can be an opportunity. It seems natural to us. It makes sense. We'll also have other representatives of the Government here to speak for Kalistan at need."


Eveari House will host the Lourennaise Delegation in October

A small trip around Ananto is planned for the delegation, and the Lourennaise delegation will be hosted at Eveari House, an ancient mansion belonging to the extinct Kalistani Nobility in the city of Eveari which served as the Indralan HQ in Ananto during the Ananto War, and therefore survived unscathed. Talks will also take place at Eveari House.

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Kalistan Moves toward Single Party Government
Controversial Act by the Premier has even some Socialists, Opposition Angry
Kaliburg, Ananto
November 12, 4436


Kalistani Premier Maria Reina-Rodriguez acts to block so-called "Ephemeral Parties" from destabilizing the Government

In the late night hours of June 6, with the Socialist Party safely ensconced in the Presidential House and in firm control of the Government and the National Assembly, the Socialist Party launched a legislative coup that, when passed, will topple nearly 400 years of Republican History. Premier Maria Reina-Rodriguez, remembering the hated "Clerical Election of 4433" where she was unceremoniously removed from office from two Parties which no longer even exist a mere three years later, and joined by 536 of Kalistan's 750 Deputies, moved a Bill to a vote which virtually ensures that no new Parties will gain any sort of legislative Advantage. The "Anti-Ephemeral Parties Act", as this bill is known, limits the number of Proposals which may be offered by any Party in any year to 3, and the total number of proposals that a Party may hold to 5. All Socialist Deputies supported the Act, following the Premier's Lead.

Stated the Premier:

"We have been cursed, for some ridiculous reason, with Parties who pop up out of nowhere, drop massive omnibus bills on the Assembly which we are forced to vote on, and which will lead to destabilization of our Political positions, and then vaporize. This has happened several times in the past few years, and add to that Parties inexplicably appearing out of nowhere, taking over the Government, and then doing nothing with it for a term before they vaporize into thin air, never to be seen or heard from again. It is happening far too often for us to think it is a random event- Two dots make a line and three dots make a plane. We now have a very clear picture of what is happening in Kalistan: I believe that it is the efforts of foreign Agents who are invading our country, whipping up a small segment of the population, and aiming to completely destabilize the country in favor of a Rightist Agenda which is antithetical to what Kalistan stands for. We don't have to put up with that, so we aren't going to."

The Practical effects of this act are obvious. First and foremost, new Parties will have a much more difficult time gaining any traction in Kalistan. Without the ability to propose radical alterations to the legislative fabric of Kalistan, Parties will have to do the painstaking work of actually building a base of support over a long period of time, or they will remain obscure. Seats in the Assembly will become valuable then, and people will struggle for them.

In addition, the Two Party Structure will essentially be enshrined in Kalistan. Given that positions will be frozen in place, and will changed at a geological pace now, the SP expects to retain control for a long time to come. The Radical Liberty Union will also retain seats and shall be consigned, for the most Part to the Minority. This will create a virtual Dictatorship in Kalistan, led by the Socialist Party.

"Of course, we will return to a fully functioning democratic state when this problem of foreign destabilization has passed," the Premier said of the accusations of the creation of a Dictatorship. "But the Good of Kalistan comes first, and until these tiny Rightist factions realize that Kalistan is hostile to that sort of behavior, things will unfortunately remain as they soon will be. One-Plus Party rule in Kalistan is a necessity right now. It won't always be, but as the only Institutionalist Party in Kalistan which is swarming with know-nothings and market fetishists, we have to look to the Good, rather than to the popular. If that makes me a dictator, then that makes me a dictator."

Not all Socialists were thrilled with the Premier's Actions. The President of the Republic registered his support, but vocal segments of the SP joined the Opposition in denouncing the Premier's Actions. Notably, the Brethrenist Caucus was uncharacteristically outspoken. Sister Joanne Smith, of Vrassa City said, "What about Liberty? The Socialist Party of Kalistan has always stood for individual liberty. What if our conscience leads us to want to support the opposition? This act means that those who oppose will never get a fair shake in Kalistan. They will never see their goals realized in Government. This is wrong. The Premier ought to know that." Another Brother, Franklin DelGado declared, "I just feel that this is wrong. Its wrong because it does not allow for debate. What's the point of debating anything when you know that the outcome of the debate is going to be the same whether you debate it or not?"

The Premier batted down these critiques.

"First of all, there is a general Will that Rightism is bad for the country. We earned nearly 75% of all seats in the Assembly in the last election and the President earned nearly 80% of the votes of all people in Kalistan. We ran on an open and forthcoming Leftist Agenda. And just because we will not soon be voted out of office, this does not mean that we will not be accountable to the people. The Socialist Party is accountable on many levels. As for liberal democracy: it seems to regularly produce terrible outcomes, like the fluke 'Clerical Election of 4433' far more often than good ones. Demagogues take advantage of people using Democracy. Its time that Kalistan focused on Good Government, rather than just popular government."

The Socialist Party will take up the reigns of the new Constitutional Arrangement by the end of the Year.

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Opposition strangely silent following Ephemeral Party Bill
But Socialists remain split
Kaliburg, Ananto
November 6, 4437


Hearing nothing from the Opposition, Premier Reina has "moved on" to other things

It's been a half a year since the controversial "Anti-Ephemeral Parties" bill became law and the opposition, who vocally but ineffectually voiced their opposition to the bill during its time on the floor. Since then, there has been no debate on much in the National Assembly.

"We've moved on," said Premier Reina, who is now focused on the talks with Lourenne, which seem to be moving toward a military and trade accord between the two nations.

"We're building off the terms of the Bilateral Accord that was drafted, but never ratified by Selucia. This seems to be a fairly good basis for relations between Kalistan and Lourenne. So this is where we are putting our energy at the moment."

But the Socialist Party is still split over whether the Premier should remove the restrictions on legislation. Some of the small, but apparently growing faction who oppose the Premier's move as "dictatorial" spoke to us here at The Republic: "We see the squishing of the power of the opposition to effect change as a move toward dictatorship. Of course the Socialist Party is the best Party for the country," said Marcus Jones, of Sulari, who is quietly building opposition from within the Socialist Party to the Premier's actions. "And of course getting rid of rightism in Kalistan is a good goal, we don't question that. But this relieves the SP from having to answer to the people, and justify their choices. I don't like it."

The Premier, for her part, has waved off such criticism. "Eh, you know. I mean, we have civil liberties in Kalistan. So they can say what they will. But nobody can argue that Kalistan is poorly ruled, as it would be if we had constant turbulence that we have seen in Kalistan during the earlier part of this decade. We will do things necessary to build Kalistan, to provide jobs, to ensure that those interested in gaining an ephemeral majority can't just wipe out Kalistan's institutions in one act the way they have tried to do beforehand, and then, when this problem with Kalistan's electoral process is resolved, we'll go back to how things were before. This comes from foreign destabilization efforts. Let the destabilizers go someplace else: Our institutions are far stronger than their efforts to use democracy against the people."

The Premier announced that she and the President will continue to work for the benefit and welfare of the People of Kalistan.

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Editorial:
Why must they constantly antagonize Kalistan?
Kalistani President responds to NC Wargames in the Mad Dog
Kaliburg, Ananto
November 23, 4437


President of the Republic Abdulaziz Al-Khali breaks his silence in response to NC joint operations

This week, the President of the Republic wrote The Kalistani Republic a Letter to the Editor. Due to its length, and tone, we decided to promote it to a feature column. This is the President's Letter. It has been slightly edited for content. -KR

Dear Editor,

You all are smart down there at The Republic. Perhaps you can tell me: Why must they constantly antagonize us? By us, I mean, Kalistan. By They, I mean the bat-s--t crazy idiots who plan Northern Council mock wars. Don't they know that we are trying to conduct peace talks with one of their members, and are a news article in the International Press away from pulling our negotiators out of that room and calling it a day till Lourenne can straighten those morons out? Do you think that they aren't aware that when one of their member nations, the arch-imperialists Kazulia does crazy sh-t like acquiring a new missile, that makes US want to do crazy sh-t like acquire new missiles? Don't they know that their constant demonstrations of military d--kmeasuring puts countries like Kalistan on edge, and when we get on edge, we do our own crazy sh-t like invite Vanuku to sell us weaponry and base their ships in our Naval Bases?

How can they not see this, that their marauding around the globe puts anyone who ain't in their glorified street gang on high alert? Or are they just too god damned dense? Or maybe, could it be that they just don't give a f--k what other countries think: They're going to do what they want and pretend that they are the only powers in the world who can do whatever they like? I don't know...

Look: Here's what we're going to do. Its a multi step plan, and so I hope they can get their limited vision down to the bottom of the list, so they know that Kalistan ain't f--king around.

First off: We AIN'T going to break off talks with Lourenne. But we would like to ask that Queen they got over there to humbly get off her throne and screw the NC's head on straight. We don't put no preconditions on this: It's a simple request from one friend to another. She tells us what we should be doing with our foreign policy, and we keep shut about it, But we ain't telling her what to do. We are simply asking her to use her power to put those upstarts she associates with in their proper place. If she don't feel powerful enough to do so, no bother. See, that's where plan B comes in.

We're going to follow our friends in Dankuk's example, and start talking to Vanuku again. You heard it. It's time to make up. They want to balance the NC in this part of the world, we have no problem opening up the chess board for them to do so. See: We ain't playing chess. We're playing Go. And we're running a center strategy. Our Joseki has not only divided the corners, but has given us two sides and the center. Bringing in Vanuku is like a 3-3 invasion that the NC never saw coming, because see- they under-estimated Kalistan. We're talking not only airstrips, Vanuku. We're also talking the CATC. If you want put your fleet smack dab in the middle of the Anantonese Ocean, send someone to Kaliburg and we'll talk.

"But Khali, what about the NAM?" people will say. "Ain't you just providing cover for a human rights violator? Why don't you support peace and justice?" Or some sh-t... Look here: The folks that were for all that liberal bullsh-t didn't even ratify the motherf--kin treaty. They pushed that language, and then cut out. Sekowo and Selucia both. So: to hell with it. NAM is about sovereignty too, and if talking to Vanuku helps Kalistan defend itself against the constant and unnecessary provocations of that death cult [the Northern Council] then so be it. And we'll do it even if 3 of the 4 founding members decided that they were too f--kin ----- to sign the damn treaty. We got our NAM brothers' and sisters' back, even if they never get ours.

That's all.

Two steps.

We're waiting for an answer to all our questions. Somehow, all we ever seem to read from the NC is propaganda designed to irritate. So, maybe someone else has a clue.

Peace out.

With fondest regards,
Abdulaziz Al-Khali,
Socialist Party of Kalistan
President of the Republic