Les Temps Economiques
The Two Survivors locked in Electoral Struggle
- In depth analysis of the upcoming election
- Who will win and why
- Why LTE thinks a GPLK government is the best for a sustainable country
The City of Deims, or for that matter, the Region of La Tondelle has never been particularly profitable for the GPLK, but could this election change that?
What a turbulent twenty years. Parties have come and gone in what feels a blink of an eye. You may be forgiven if you have long forgotten that there was once a party, back in 4234 named the Mouvement Centriste. And the other parties, whilst leaving a more distinct mark on the political landscape, have now just became figments of history. The Parti Socialiste who were twice in government. The PUF who led the controversial fascist coalition. And of course, the Parti Liberal who pulled off one of the largest electoral shocks ever.
But now, we're back where we started. The Union Populaire Democrate, facing up against the Grand Parti Libertaire de Kanjor. It was in 4233 that these two fought off for the first time, and now we are back to a straight fight between them. A lot has changed in that time. Kanjor has most certainly become a lot more right wing - with the GPLK's short majority government overhauling legislation. Even the GPLK's name has changed. How many now remember the GPLK back in their youthful days as the Parti Pragmatique Kanjor?
This time, the election will be fought on equal ground. Whereas before, the GPLK were still emerging out of the ground, they will now have the opportunity to hammer in the final nail in the UPD coffin. The UPD of course, have not been elected to government since that election back in 4233, and should the GPLK now manage to show that they are the popular vote, the days would certainly seem up for the old timers.
And that sure does seem to be the way it is heading right now. The gun laws act by the GPLK was a stroke of genius in terms of getting the electorate on their side. It is what the voters wanted to see - a conservative, yet permissive government, and that will have definitely given them a large mandate for voters whose primary concerns are those of civil rights and morality.
Furthermore, their strong military and internation positions have shown the GPLK to be competent when dealing with other nations. Many would label Kanjor, led by the GPLK, as the main reason for the Istalian Aeronaval Blockade not going ahead. They have been at the forefront of a bitter conflict within the World Congress, co-leading the anti-Istalia campaign. Yet their steadfast commitment to national sovereignty, regardless of sides, has helped show the country to be a country of principle. Therefore, you would expect many nationalists to give the GPLK their support.
Meanwhile, the UPD have continued to do what the UPD do best - be inactive. Undoubtedly, this is the worst thing that could happen for Kanjor. Should the UPD get into power, it would result in all the military and international progress made by the GPLK being sent down the drain, or at least shelved for several decades. Further to this, with little policy being introduced, nothing would happen. Since it would be impossible for the GPLK to pass legislation, Kanjor would be stuck in gridlock.
Therefore, LTE is happy to endorse the GPLK for the upcoming election. They have proven in the past that they represent the needs of all classes, through the privatisation of services, but also through the creation of safety nets for those who are not capable of keeping up with a free market. Their continual pledge to further the Income Free Zone is a core example of this. But they don't just win on economic merit alone. Their stewardship of Kanjor has seen Kanjor turn into a major player on the global stage, and has seen it grow in influence.
So their you have it. The two old birds fighting it out again. The knockout punch may surely end up coming in this election. Whilst the UPD will have you believe that they have an opportunity, and undoubtedly people shall vote for them; the truth is that a GPLK victory would signal the end of totalitarianism within Kanjor for good.