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President Edward Grove makes a stand for FREEDOM

Austar Union
17-08-2004, 03:07
It was the afternoon when President Grove was sceduled to make an international appearance to the world media. He had fully prepared his speech, and was confident in his abilities to put forward an idea strongly. This would be the backbone of Austarian Policy, both domestic and international.

Similar policies had been adopted in the past, such as those of an active role in fighting terrorism. It had brought the Austar Union much, and it had made the globe a better place. Now, terrorism was far less rampant in the world, and Edward was sure that he could put that down to the efforts of the global coalition. But now that terrorism had diminished as just a minor factor, a new enemy of the people had been established.

Walking out onto the stage, he was welcomed with clapping. He would most likely be the most popular President so far, though it would be difficult to surpass the late Richard Hoffman. Hoffman was the greatest President in Austarian history, and many people agreed. It was Mr. Grove's goal, to benifet the Austar Union, and the world, hopefully at least a portion as Hoffman did.

Clearing his throat, he began his speech, which would set the Austar Union onto a new course in international politics, and hopefully influence others to do the same in their own policies;

"Citizens, and Leaders of the World,

There are many enemies of the world. Many of these have been warmongering nations, such as world war Germany, Austria, Japan etc. Many of these modern day enemies are considered to be terrorists, such as Al-Quida, Al-Jazzera, Jama-Islamia. These groups are responsible for the deaths of thousands, perhaps even the tens of thousands. And yet we ignore others, because they are not so primary in the world.

What about the death's caused because of humanitarian reasons, such as hunger, povety. What about those killed every day due to an oppressive and violent government. What about those people who are a slave to addiction in the world of alcohol, drugs, gambling. Are these people not also suffering?

And yet these people are virtually ignored by global politics. They are all linked together, under one banner, under one oppressor. That link, is the lack of freedom.

This is why, I am committing to my nation to a global fight, in the name of freedom. I am committing my nation to free people from povety, starvation, sickness, oppression, fear itself, addiction... the list go's on. If we cannot help the world, then we have not achieved what a nation should. This will be a large fight, but we so committed, so dedicated to freeing the people of the world, that we will achieve, no matter the concequences.

In the name of Freedom, we will fight..."

President Grove, confident that the world media understood, stepped back from the podium, and walked out the back. He had just made a move which would set the nation onto its eternal destiney. Of course, he did not expect to enforce freedom across the globe, and be entirely successful, but if he could manage to free just one man from something, then he would consider himself successful.

OOC: Basically, I just wanna clear up the idea that the reference of 'Freedom from Oppression', did not mean that I was going to run around invading Dictatorships. Most dictatorships dont oppress their people, so I think you get the idea. Of course, if people are being murdered and oppressed, then I can only adopt my policy here. And please, keep OOC chatter to a minimal. You International Incidenters have a strange habit of filling threads full of OOC rubbish. :S
Roach-Busters
17-08-2004, 03:09
Nice speech, and good post! Keep up the great work!
The Island of Rose
17-08-2004, 03:13
The Vice-President, when he head the speech, was reported in shouting.

"FREEEEEDOOOOOOOOOM"

Obviously the man saw too much Braveheart.

OOC: Ya know AU, if you want to spread Democracy, you can always join Victoria.
Menelmacar
17-08-2004, 03:14
Menelmacar applauds the Austar policy, and we must admit we are very pleased with recent trends in that nation, and in the general direction the Grove Administration seems to be taking. To the Austari, we can only say, Keep up the good work!
Hadula
17-08-2004, 03:19
OOC: Al-Jazeera is a news company, not a terrorist group

After listening to the speech Consul Tandon nods quite pleased. He is an old fashioned man, and still uses the radio rather than the television. He wraps his creaky fingers around a pen pondering this. These people follow a very similar philosophy that the Hadulan people do, and begins writing the letter.

Comrade and friend,

The Hadulan people are awed by your speech, and your resolve to eradicate oppresion and the depriving of human rights. This is why the socialist island provinces of Hadula support you fully, and you have my sincerest hope that you will succeed in your mission.

For this reason that I propose we single out problems in the world today so me may coordinate our forces. We currently have 175,000 members of the UTA (Unspoken Truth Army) that are not militants but are devoted humanitarian workers that have been trained to help out the less fortunate. They are all volunteers and are able-bodied. At any time you an ask for us to lend support from our UTA organization.

With sincerest regards,
Consul Ruben Tandon
Austar Union
17-08-2004, 03:27
OOC: LOL, I thought that after I made my post heh
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President Grove recieved the letter from Consul Ruben Tandon of Hadula. He was quiet pleased with the responses he was getting from the international community, especially that of Lady Sirithil's of Menelmacar. Writing back to the Consul, he gave his thanks;

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"We thank you, and the people of Hadula for their kind support in our endeavours. We alone cannot achieve what there is to be achieved, as our own resources are limited. It is with the help of nations like yours, that together we can preserve, and hopefully win the fight in the name of freedom world-wide, or perhaps even universally.

Many people are oppressed by other people, however the simple fact that circumstance is also an oppressor one way or another is ignored by many. I hope that I am able to highlight areas like these, in hopes that our cause is furthered.

Thankyou."

President Edward Grove
The Republic of Austar Union
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Austar Union
17-08-2004, 03:53
OOC: TO THE TOP :)
Austar Union
17-08-2004, 05:09
OOC: BUMP YA BASTARD
Hadula
17-08-2004, 05:14
OOC: Hold your horses now :D

Comrade Grove,

We have singled out a square kilometer of land in our administrative district in the capital city of Hadula for establishing an embassy from the Austar Union. We bessech you to allow us establish an embassy in your capital city so we may continue our diplomatic relations. I have assigned Eli Damon, my son, to be the ambassador to the Austar Union. He will arrive within three days via plane. We ask you to provide transportation and lodging for a single week, after that the embassy should be established and we can settle him in.

Thank you, and with sincerest regards,
Consul Venice Damon (http://www.iownjoo.com/freeimghost/VeniceDamon/venice2.jpg)
West Pacific
17-08-2004, 05:21
President Drucker turns off his TV. "Ha, and how does he plan to end this oppression that is addiction? Stop the production of Alcohol world wide? Destroy every gambling machine or Casino in the world? Shut down every cigarette company in the world? Not allow these people the freedom to drink, smoke, or Gamble? Freedom is not free, with these freedoms come certain drawbacks. You can not end these addictions without the use of oppression. His mission is idealiogic but foolhardy, he can not hope to end all of these problems. Is he going to control the world's weather so that every nation recieves the perfect amount of rain to allow their plants to grow? Is he going to control the world's economy, because in a free market system it is prone to ups and downs, for one to prosper another must suffer, it is how the world stays in equilibrium. No, this will not work, why is it not so obvious to these people as it was to us that in order for the people to be happy the government must step in? Sure we may limit what they can do for their public lives but they still have privacy in their own homes, they may not have much of a chance to run for office but we keep them fed. The government needs to step in to help these people do what is good for them, give people the freedom to choose and they will usually wander in curcles."

OOC: Al-Jazeera is controlled by a bunch of terrorists, close enough if you ask me, it is a terrorist proaganda machine, but since the US believes in this whole freedom of he press BS we can not do anything about it.
Austar Union
18-08-2004, 05:01
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<Open Transmission>
TO: Consul Venice Damon
FROM: President Edward Grove
SUBJECT: RE: Embassy Exchange

It would be our extreme pleasure to conduct a diplomatic exchange with your fine nation. Your son and diplomat, Eli Damon, will be provided for during his stay when the embassy is being built. Please be advised that we have already sent construction teams to Hadula, to begin the construction of our own embassy.

We look forward to having strong diplomatic relations with Hadula in the future, and we are sure that such a relationship would prove highly beneficial to both nations and peoples. Perhaps you would be willing to attend our soon to be hosted "Freedom Conference", which we will be gathering support and nations to join us in our endeavours, and our total fight for global freedom. We would also like to be in private talks with you, to discuss relations between both our nations. (OOC: MSN: metallic_bananas@hotmail.com | AIM: austarunion | IRC NATIONSTATES CHANNEL: ShadowHunter).

Many thanks for your initiative in the diplomatic affairs between our fine nations.
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Hattia
18-08-2004, 05:16
While the Soviet Socialist Republic is happy that Austar Union wants to work to bring freedom to the peoples of the world, we were rather offended by the President's speech at the opening of the CES and hope that you will not use it to introduce 'freedom' to socialist countries. Otherwise we are glad to see another nation working for freedom in the world.

Irina Haton Rasnapova
Minister of Diplomacy
Iuthia
18-08-2004, 05:26
Assuming that this push for freedom doesn't include the attempted removal of the benevolent dictatorship of Iuthia or otherwise violate national soverienty we will allaud this speach...

Foreign Minister Mick Lakely, Iuthian Diplomatic Corps
Hadula
18-08-2004, 05:36
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<Open Transmission>
TO: President Edward Grove
FROM: Ambassador Eli Damon
SUBJECT: RE: Embassy Exchange

Thank you for your hospitality. I am glade you are open with us diplomatically. I will gladly attend the conference. However, my father, Consul Damon, will not be attending, as he has business in China. Whenever you need anything, feel free to call.

If you want to discuss private matters, please send us the information by telegraph. We will be glad to oblige. I have enclosed a newly made (simple) map of our region, so you would have a better idea of what our nation is like. War is Ignorance. Peace is Strength. Freedom is Power. OOC: MSN: whitefish_8@hotmail.com, here is the map (http://groups.msn.com/XTD/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=291).
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The message has been wired. Sorry for the wait.
Austar Union
18-08-2004, 05:45
"We do not view socialist, or communist systems as restricting the freedoms of individuals, in the sense which we mean when we talk about this speech. Please do not take this to offense, to your people, government, nation, or political system."

-Foriegn Ministry