Lavenrunz
12-08-2005, 15:32
As Chancellor Schlabel rode to the Volksraad to read the new budget, this time his driver had the top down. They were all enjoying the summery weather in Hofburg, the breeze light enough to refresh but the day warm enough that people could dress lightly and walk without raincoats or hats. He waved as people pointed to him and greeted him with cheers and smiles.
Hans Schlabel had been a decorated pilot, a general, a leader in time of war, but he found this was the proudest day of his life: he felt like a hero.
Arriving in the hall he found that except for the Opposition, the CPL, everyone, even the Populists were applauding as he went to his seat. The President maintained her gravity with a bit of difficulty, he saw a smile quirk on her face.
"Madame President," said Schlabel, "I am proud to say that we have reduced taxes by more than 32%, and yet have kept our military budget strong, without having to close a single base or operation." He smiled at the applause that washed over him like a wave of friendliness. "In addition, Madame President, through the goodness of certain allies such as the Glorious Hack, Treznor, Menelmacar, GMC, Lady Nathicana and others, we have instituted training programs which will improve our industries and services.
The following bills are to be introduced:
A bill to create a new Ministry of the Environment from the Environmental Commission. One of the principal concerns will be to reduce environmental damage particularly to living and food producing areas by industrial pollution.
A bill to improve the local economies by providing tax incentives to small businesses.
A bill to improve the Space Program.
A bill to repeal the laws permitting public nudism, which will clearly establish permission to practice it only in licensed areas.
A bill to confirm the practice of the GPS system in privately owned vehicles.
A bill to ban skateboarding in public thoroughfares, limiting the practice to parks.
A bill to grant a larger budget to public education.
I should like to say, Madame President, that exciting days are ahead for Lavenrunz!"
"Schlabel's riding the wave." murmured Grimm, the deputy leader of the CPL to Helga Dresden. Helga said, "With taxes falling more rapidly than Nathicana's knickers we're going to see a lot of business flocking to Lavenrunz. The lousy bastard, betraying his own class."
"To quote a popular source," said Grimm, "Pride goeth before a fall."
Hans Schlabel had been a decorated pilot, a general, a leader in time of war, but he found this was the proudest day of his life: he felt like a hero.
Arriving in the hall he found that except for the Opposition, the CPL, everyone, even the Populists were applauding as he went to his seat. The President maintained her gravity with a bit of difficulty, he saw a smile quirk on her face.
"Madame President," said Schlabel, "I am proud to say that we have reduced taxes by more than 32%, and yet have kept our military budget strong, without having to close a single base or operation." He smiled at the applause that washed over him like a wave of friendliness. "In addition, Madame President, through the goodness of certain allies such as the Glorious Hack, Treznor, Menelmacar, GMC, Lady Nathicana and others, we have instituted training programs which will improve our industries and services.
The following bills are to be introduced:
A bill to create a new Ministry of the Environment from the Environmental Commission. One of the principal concerns will be to reduce environmental damage particularly to living and food producing areas by industrial pollution.
A bill to improve the local economies by providing tax incentives to small businesses.
A bill to improve the Space Program.
A bill to repeal the laws permitting public nudism, which will clearly establish permission to practice it only in licensed areas.
A bill to confirm the practice of the GPS system in privately owned vehicles.
A bill to ban skateboarding in public thoroughfares, limiting the practice to parks.
A bill to grant a larger budget to public education.
I should like to say, Madame President, that exciting days are ahead for Lavenrunz!"
"Schlabel's riding the wave." murmured Grimm, the deputy leader of the CPL to Helga Dresden. Helga said, "With taxes falling more rapidly than Nathicana's knickers we're going to see a lot of business flocking to Lavenrunz. The lousy bastard, betraying his own class."
"To quote a popular source," said Grimm, "Pride goeth before a fall."