NationStates Jolt Archive

The Colonial Government today proposed the creation of a free trade organization for the democratic nations of the world. Such an organization would improve the economic stability of the member nations, while strengthening the economic and commercial ties between democratic nations. The proposed Free Commerce and Trade Association of Democratic Nations would, as the name implies, be open only to democratic nations, with member nations dropping tarrifs and import taxes against one another for mutually beneficial effects to the economies of all democratic states.

Aside from the economic and trade related, no other obligations will exist between member nations. Mutual defense is pointedly not an element of the FCTADN.




Current FCTADN Members

Federated Union of Democratic Colonies (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Democratic_Colonies)
United Kingdom of Oceania (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Oceania_%28country%29)

The Socialist Republic of Buechoria will consider your plan. Our economy has been less-than-perfect for the past few months, and this organization may help boost it.

Kai Schultz
Minister von Internationales Handel
Das Sozialistische Republik Von Buechoria

On the behalf of the Commonwealth of Azazia, I write to you the Free Commerce and Trade Association with the intent of obtaining more information. The Commonwealth applauds your commitment to not tying this pact to one of mutual defence, and it is for this very reason that the Commonwealth has expressed interest.

The Commonwealth of Azazia has been a constitutional monarchy since its departure from the British crown. A Russian monarchial dynasty was elected by the people to counter the heavy British influence in the national parliament. This was briefly upset during a revolt by the native peoples in an attempt to give them more rights – which was done later by acts of Parliament.

Since then, the Barin dynasty has occupied the throne and the Parliament has followed the wise advice of a rather sagacious leader in Mikhail Barin. However, while some critics say this is tantamount to an absolute monarchy, the Parliament could thwart any designs of the Emperor, however, he has yet to point the nation in the wrong direction and they trust in his judgment as an apolitical leader of the nation.

Ivan Valovich
Minister of Foreign Affairs

On the behalf of the Commonwealth of Azazia, I write to you the Free Commerce and Trade Association with the intent of obtaining more information.

There is little other information to offer. The FCTADN would allow for more free movement of goods and services accross international borders, increasing the economic health of all nations involved. Job generation, stability, lower cost goods, higher pay, lower taxes and lower personal and national debt are only some of the benefits that can be expected upon joining the FCTADN free trade block.

As well, constitutional monarchies that rule with elected oversight and have good human rights records, while not quite democracies, are still elegible for membership should they appear to be friendly to democratic, humanitarian or other related goals. Under those terms, your nation would appear to be eligible for entry into the FCTADN.

- Secretary Stephanie March, Colonial Department of Foreign Affairs

Official Government Announcement

The Republic of JRV wishes to express its intense interest in the proposed Free Commerce and Trade Association of Democratic Nations. We fully support the formation of such an organization and would want to be a part of it.

- Rt. Hon. Amy Laxineta, Minister of Foreign Affairs (and Trade)

Secretary March, it is my pleasure to inform you that Emperor Barin and Prime Minister Tetley, as well as our Ministers of Economics and Finance have all agreed in principle to joining the Free Commerce and Trade Association. With the Prime Minister's party holding a large majority in Parliament, ratification of any treaty that becomes necessary.

Both myself and the Commonwealth look forward to our future relations and the improvement of bilateral trade ties.

Ivan Valovich
Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Federated Union of Democratic Colonies is pleased to welcome The Republic of JRV and The Commonwealth of Azazia into the FCTADN. It is our hope that all of our economies can grow and prosper to even higher heights together, while strengthening all of our nations and helping all of our common citizens in thier day to day lives.

- Secretary Stephanie March, Colonial Department of Foreign Affairs

Special Imperial Telegram from Shah Khosru III, King of Kings, Celestial Seed of the Gods

To: Secretary Stephanie March, Colonial Department of Foreign Affairs

Why is it you reject the membership of Shahdoms, kingdoms, and empires? Parthia does nothing wrong, we simply do not believe in democracy as a viable system. Why is it, a nation with Very Good civil rights ratings, but lacks democratic demagouge-producing institutions so hated? Democracy is simply rule of the majority. This majority can easily drive a nation over a cliff. Is it not better to have but one man rule a nation? A man who rules with compassion and intelligence? We have done so here for over 2000 years, and it works fine.

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Shah Khosru III, From the House of Sassan

Special Imperial Telegram from Shah Khosru III, King of Kings, Celestial Seed of the Gods

To: Secretary Stephanie March, Colonial Department of Foreign Affairs

Why is it you reject the membership of Shahdoms, kingdoms, and empires? Parthia does nothing wrong, we simply do not believe in democracy as a viable system. Why is it, a nation with Very Good civil rights ratings, but lacks democratic demagouge-producing institutions so hated?

Constitutional monarchies that rule with elected oversight and have good human rights records, while not quite democracies, are still elegible for membership should they appear to be friendly to democratic, humanitarian or other related goals.

We would like to inquire though, as to the meaning of your national motto. "Eat the Poor"?

- Secretary Stephanie March, Colonial Department of Foreign Affairs

"We request admission into this trade association. We are a democratic republic that has an absolute monarchy."

Czarina Alice Fabus

"We request admission into this trade association. We are a democratic republic that has an absolute monarchy."

Czarina Alice Fabus

Due to your nation's humanitarian record and disregard for international law and human rights, as well as the current relationship between our two nations, we must refuse your entry.

- JANUS, Experimental Autonomous Diplomatic Managment System, Colonial Department of Foreign Affairs

Official Government Announcement

The current Mississippian regime is among the most dictatorial and oppressive in the world. JRV fully backs the Democratic Colonies in denying it FCTADN membership.

- Rt. Hon. Amy Laxineta, Minister of Foreign Affairs (and Trade)

Due to your nation's humanitarian record and disregard for international law and human rights, as well as the current relationship between our two nations, we must refuse your entry.

- Janus, Central AI of the Colonial Department of Foreign Affairs
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"From now on, you will have real, live people talking to me. I don't like talking to a piece of scrap metal with a hard drive inside of it. I will not be insulted like this. I am the Czarina of the sovereign nation of Mississippi and deserve to be able to speak with a live person. Although you could insult me, just imagine what happened to your lady spies happening to your entire female nation... And what happened with your male spies happening to your entire male population.

Yes it is true, we regularly hold war games where the other side we face against is our idea of how your forces are organized and such. We consider your nation a potential hurdle in our goal of world peace. We are rapidly increasing the size of our naval and air power, as we realize once your navy is gone, you're toast. So remember, insult me if you must, be tread lightly."


Czarina Alice Fabus

Official Government Announcement

The current Mississippian regime is among the most dictatorial and oppressive in the world. JRV fully backs the Democratic Colonies in denying it FCTADN membership.

- Rt. Hon. Amy Laxineta, Minister of Foreign Affairs (and Trade)


"When we want your opinion, we'll tell it to you. Until then, keep quiet and try not to anger us. You're on our list as well, watch out, not only do we train for possible war against DC, but we train for possible war against JRV. I think it would be an added incentive to our troops, in a war with you, if we told them just how lovely your women are. It might make them fight a bit harder to take your capital quicker, and make Berlin 1945 look like a picnic."


Joseph Mladic

The United States of Selgin has reviewed your proposal, and wishes to become a part of your trade alliance.

Sincerely,
President Selgin

"When we want your opinion, we'll tell it to you. Until then, keep quiet and try not to anger us. You're on our list as well, watch out, not only do we train for possible war against DC, but we train for possible war against JRV. I think it would be an added incentive to our troops, in a war with you, if we told them just how lovely your women are. It might make them fight a bit harder to take your capital quicker, and make Berlin 1945 look like a picnic."


Joseph Mladic

War against DC means war against JRV. We stand by our allies, no matter what. We will not bow to your threats.

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of the Republic of JRV

War against DC means war against JRV. We stand by our allies, no matter what and we will not bow to your threats.

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of the Republic of JRV



Joseph Mladic stood up before the Revolutionary Command Council and started speaking, "Egypt, Libya, Western Sahara, Angola, South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Seryown, UWA, TBD, Hogsweat. All those nations, at one time or another, have come into conflict with Mississippi, most of them are now our possessions, one is destroyed and a pile of nuclear waste, one is a communist state and will likely remain such, another is a supposedly free state with a government we refuse to recognize though, and finally one is basically a third world banana republic and willl likely always remain so. So Mr. Garrison, bring it on."

"From now on, you will have real, live people talking to me. I don't like talking to a piece of scrap metal with a hard drive inside of it. I will not be insulted like this. I am the Czarina of the sovereign nation of Mississippi and deserve to be able to speak with a live person. Although you could insult me, just imagine what happened to your lady spies happening to your entire female nation... And what happened with your male spies happening to your entire male population.

Yes it is true, we regularly hold war games where the other side we face against is our idea of how your forces are organized and such. We consider your nation a potential hurdle in our goal of world peace. We are rapidly increasing the size of our naval and air power, as we realize once your navy is gone, you're toast. So remember, insult me if you must, be tread lightly."


Czarina Alice Fabus


I am now confirming the earlier statement that your entry into FCTADN has been denied.

The fact that you would make threats like the ones you've made towards the entire civilian population of a country is one of the factors that has prevented your entry in FCTADN. Your nation is a force of aggression and violence in the world, and your nation has no place in FCTADN.

- Secretary Stephanie March, Colonial Department of Foreign Affairs

Due to your discrimination towards artificial lifeforms, I am now confirming the earlier statement that your entry into FCTADN has been denied.

The fact that you would make threats like the ones you've made towards the entire civilian population of a country is one of the factors that has prevented your entry in FCTADN. Your nation is a force of aggression and violence in the world, and your nation has no place in FCTADN.

- Secretary Stephanie March, Colonial Department of Foreign Affairs
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"You dare insult me publicly over international channels? If your nation can't conduct diplomacy properly, it needs to find somebody who can. You insult our nation, my husband, and myself. Just ask Ms. Kelli Perim what happens to people who seek to harm the Czar... You could so easily wind up like her."

Czarina Alice Fabus

"You dare insult me publicly over international channels? If your nation can't conduct diplomacy properly, it needs to find somebody who can. You insult our nation, my husband, and myself. Just ask Ms. Kelli Perim what happens to people who seek to harm the Czar... You could so easily wind up like her."

Czarina Alice Fabus

You are the one threatening us with violence and barbaric invasion. You are the one threatening a foreign government official. It would appear that you are the one that is in breach of diplomatic protocol.

- Secretary Stephanie March, Colonial Department of Foreign Affairs

The United States of Selgin has reviewed your proposal, and wishes to become a part of your trade alliance.

Sincerely,
President Selgin

The Federated Union of Democratic Colonies is pleased to welcome The United States of Selgin into the FCTADN. We hope that this relationship is mutally beneficial for all parties involved.

- Secretary Stephanie March, Colonial Department of Foreign Affairs

You are the one threatening us with violence and barbaric invasion. You are the one threatening a foreign government official. It would appear that you are the one that is in breach of diplomatic protocol.

- Secretary Stephanie March, Colonial Department of Foreign Affairs
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"How dare you, a civilian, a non-royal, presume to tell me, the Czarina of Mississippi, anything. You're an upstart! The nerve! I will have nothing further to do with your nation."

Czarina Alice Fabus



Secret IC:

Alice paced back and forth, Roger was sighing as she slammed her fist down on a table and said, "We should invade them! After all, they did put Perim and her crew up to that mission, they were here on the orders of the DC government."

Roger frowned and shook his head, saying, "Just let it go already, please... Or at least, think about it a while longer before agitating for war."

Alice sat down next to him, nodding her head, saying only, "Yes dear" as she started to get up again, only to have Roger pull her back down saying, "Ah ah, stop pacing, relax a bit, okay? Just forget about Democratic Colonies, they'll fall eventually anyway, one way or another."

She smiled and moved over to his lap, "I suppose I could forget about them, for a while anyway."

Roger grinned, "Good, that's what I wanted to hear."

Joseph Mladic stood up before the Revolutionary Command Council and started speaking, "Egypt, Libya, Western Sahara, Angola, South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Seryown, UWA, TBD, Hogsweat. All those nations, at one time or another, have come into conflict with Mississippi, most of them are now our possessions, one is destroyed and a pile of nuclear waste, one is a communist state and will likely remain such, another is a supposedly free state with a government we refuse to recognize though, and finally one is basically a third world banana republic and willl likely always remain so. So Mr. Garrison, bring it on."

JRV does not wish to ‘bring it on’, as you put it, however if forced to we shall fight to the death. We cannot and we will not live in fear of your oppressive regime. Your threats of enslaving our women, while both frightening and unbearable, will not force us in to submission. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (and Trade) simply stated that, as a founding and senior member of the FCTADN, JRV fully supports the decision not to grant Mississippi membership - the reasons for which being quite clear. As such, we will not be told when and when not to speak on matters relating to the governance of the organization by a non-member.

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of the Republic of JRV
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The Andromeda Publishing Corporation is pleased to announce that it plans to open several new factories in The Republic of JRV, in which employees will be payed what are reportedly wages on par with average wages in JRV, and full medical and dental plans will be made available to employees at no cost. The Colonial Government applauds this as a positive major step in the breaking down of trade and commercial barriers between the free nations of the world.

- Acting Head of State Stephanie March

The JRVian Federal Government proudly welcomes Andromeda in to its borders. We are also pleased to announce that the JRVian firm, SecTech, is planning a similar move and will seek to establish itself in the Democratic Colonies. The government is also encouraging other corporations to do likewise.

- Amy Laxineta, Minister of Foreign Affairs (and Trade)
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[Reuters News - Daily Politics]

The newly appointed Secretary Matt Caprasson of the Colonial Department of Commerce today was named as the leading representative of the Democratic Colonies to FCTADN. Previously, Foreign Affairs Stephanie March and her department were responsible for activities involving the FCTADN.

Secretary Matt Caprasson
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[Reuters News - Daily Politics]

The newly appointed Secretary Matt Caprasson of the Colonial Department of Commerce today was named as the leading representative of the Democratic Colonies to FCTADN. Previously, Foreign Affairs Stephanie March and her department were responsible for activities involving the FCTADN.

Secretary Matt Caprasson
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"We are interested in setting up a branch of the Stahlecker Munitions Company in Democratic Colonies. We would be employing about twenty million people. Who do we speak to about this?"

Hans Stahlecker

Statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs

"As an ardent defender of the cause of free enterprise, the Militant Imperium expresses an interest in joining. However, we are afraid that our current U.N. classification as a military junta will bar us access to this illustrious organization. At this time, democratization is taking place, slowly, to avoid the problems that the former USSR experienced, but the United Nations continues to refuse us the title of republic."

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Director Valerie Fenton
Director of the Dpt. of Foreign Affairs

"We are interested in setting up a branch of the Stahlecker Munitions Company in Democratic Colonies. We would be employing about twenty million people. Who do we speak to about this?"

Hans Stahlecker

Normally, you would speak to me or my department, but you are a special case. It is the policy of the Democratic Colonies not to engage in trade with the Mississipian Federation, and not to allow the entry of Mississipian business into the Democratic Colonies. Because of these policies, you would not be permitted to establish a branch in the Democratic Colonies.

- Secretary Matt Caprasson, Colonial Department of Commerce

Statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs

"As an ardent defender of the cause of free enterprise, the Militant Imperium expresses an interest in joining. However, we are afraid that our current U.N. classification as a military junta will bar us access to this illustrious organization. At this time, democratization is taking place, slowly, to avoid the problems that the former USSR experienced, but the United Nations continues to refuse us the title of republic."

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Director Valerie Fenton
Director of the Dpt. of Foreign Affairs

While the Democratic Colonies would be pleased to see a democratic Tyrandis enter FCTADN, there are some who have reservations on the matter. The Colonial Government would like to consult with the other current members of the FCTADN, and reach a common agreement with them on the matter, with a vote perhaps taking place to gauge the support for your entry.

- Secretary Matt Caprasson, Colonial Department of Commerce

Normally, you would speak to me or my department, but you are a special case. It is the policy of the Democratic Colonies not to engage in trade with the Mississipian Federation, and not to allow the entry of Mississipian business into the Democratic Colonies. Because of these policies, you would not be permitted to establish a branch in the Democratic Colonies.

- Secretary Matt Caprasson, Colonial Department of Commerce
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"I guess that will have to be how it is... For now anyway. You have been most successful in earning the hatred and eventual wrath of the Mississippian National Domestic Advisory Committee."


Hans Stahlecker



Ooc- In MS, it is accepted by about 20% of the people that the MNDAC is just a front for the MS illuminati, which it is. And Hans is known to be the second chairman of the Committee.

To Secretary Caprasson, Colonial Department of Commerce

The Commonwealth of Azazia finds no immediate grounds to refuse the state of Tyrandis admission into the Free Commerce and Trade Association of Democratic Nations (FCTADN). However, through its own admission that the government is classified as a military junta, the Commonwealth would ask for certain stipulations regarding its admittance that bases its full admittance on the arrival of a fully democratic and transparent state. Until such a time, Tyrandis would be considered something akin to an associate or junior partner in the FCTADN and as such the development of democracy would be reviewed each year by the members of the FCTADN to ensure significant sufficient progress is being made.

Secondly, at the next session of Parliament, the Emperor has asked for the creation of an official envoy to be designated to work with the FCTADN. When that occurs, I will no longer be the individual representing the interests of the Commonwealth. As such, I am just informing you, and the rest of the members that my time is limited and shortly a new member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will come to represent the Commonwealth. It has been my most sincere pleasure to make all of your acquaintances and I do most sincerely hope to be fortunate enough to work with you all again.

Ivan Valovich
Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Democratic Republic of Algoquia has reviewed the requirements to join the Free Commerce and Trade Association of Democratic Nations. We are a relatively small, democratic nation with a regulated free-market economy, and we are interested in making strides in trade with other countries. We therefore would like to ask permission to join the FCTADN in order to help build our relationships with other nations.

Linda Pirello
Acting President of Algonquia

The Democratic Republic of Algoquia has reviewed the requirements to join the Free Commerce and Trade Association of Democratic Nations. We are a relatively small, democratic nation with a regulated free-market economy, and we are interested in making strides in trade with other countries. We therefore would like to ask permission to join the FCTADN in order to help build our relationships with other nations.

Linda Pirello
Acting President of Algonquia

The Federated Union of Democratic Colonies is pleased to welcome The Democratic Republic of Algonquia into the FCTADN. We hope that this relationship is mutally beneficial for all parties involved.

We would also like to hear your thoughts on the application for entry submitted by The Militant Imperium of Tyrandis. The Colonial Government believes that the idea put forth by Minister Ivan Valovich for junior membership status until full democracy is realized could be a wise compromise, and would like to hear the thoughts of all representatives on the matter.

As well, the Colonial Government would like to extend its best wishes to Minister Ivan Valovich - personally, I did not have a chance to speak with the Minister very often, but nontheless, he will be missed. Minister Valovich, it was a pleasure to work with you.

- Secretary Matt Caprasson, Colonial Department of Commerce

The Federated Union of Democratic Colonies is pleased to welcome The Democratic Republic of Algonquia into the FCTADN. We hope that this relationship is mutally beneficial for all parties involved.

We would also like to hear your thoughts on the application for entry submitted by The Militant Imperium of Tyrandis. The Colonial Government believes that the idea put forth by Minister Ivan Valovich for junior membership status until full democracy is realized could be a wise compromise, and would like to hear the thoughts of all representatives on the matter.

As well, the Colonial Government would like to extend its best wishes to Minister Ivan Valovich - personally, I did not have a chance to speak with the Minister very often, but nontheless, he will be missed. Minister Valovich, it was a pleasure to work with you.

- Secretary Matt Caprasson, Colonial Department of Commerce
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"Oh, so you move to accommodate Tyrandis, a non-white power, but you won't make accommodations for Mississippi? I tell you, I could win any election I wanted to. We could be a democratic absolute monarchy, but we're not, we're just an absolute monarchy. And to be fair, we technically do have democracy, on local and Commonwealth levels, people vote for their Commonwealth legislators and their mayors. Anyway, I am offended, on a personal level, by your blatant hypocrisy."


Czar Roger Fabus

Our country managed to prove that the communist democracy dream works and will like to join your union.

To My Esteemed Royal Colleague

Czar Fabus, while I by no means speak for the entire assembly of nations, I feel compelled to make note of your comment and explain what you call our ‘blatant hypocrisy.’

The charter of the Free Commerce and Trade Association of Democratic Nations holds that only nations with a democratic government are eligible to join. You have on prior occasion stated that your state is a democratic republic with an absolute monarchy. The commonly-accepted, international definition of an absolute monarchy is one in which the monarchy runs the state for without the consent and accountability of the people.

In the case of this Commonwealth, the government is elected by the people and I serve as a mere head of state who can advise the Prime Minister’s cabinet without any political affiliation. However, absolute power is vested in the citizens who elect their government and hold them accountable at annual intervals with the election of new members of Parliament. I have personally ceded all sovereign power over this state to the people and the Commonwealth now acts as a constitutional monarchy. Thus, the government of the Commonwealth of Azazia is democratic; the people choose their own path – not I.

While I make no judgment on your system of government, I find that quite simply without radical changes to your government structure you are simply not eligible to join this trade association based on the strict policies set forth by the Democratic Colonies. You question our possible admittance of Tyrandis; so let me put this matter to rest. The Commonwealth does not support the full-fledged open admission of Tyrandis into the Free Commerce and Trade Association of Democratic Nations as that state, along with your own, does not fall under our definition of democratic nations; that being a nation that has national and international matters decided by a body elected by and held accountable to the people. However, unlike your state, Tyrandis has made known its acceptance of the principles of democracy and as such is attempting to alter its political system. In lieu of this change, we propose limited admission for this state contingent upon an annual report on the progress of their democratization. Should this rate of change and/or the ultimate result not meet the standards of the Free Commerce and Trade Association of Democratic Nations then the Commonwealth would vote against the acceptance of Tyrandis.

This trade association is a loose affiliation of democratic states attempting to create free-trade zones for their respective economies. If your nation chooses not to follow the path of democracy, which is your nation’s sovereign right, then neither I nor any other leader of a democratic nation can force your government to change. However, by our acceptance of your sovereign right to form a government ruled by a monarchy there must be equal acceptance that democratic states can and will form national governments to be elected by and held accountable to the people. And should these nations decide that trade associations for politically-similar nations are the most advantageous system of international trade then they are within their sovereign right to create such organizations. Likewise, you in your wisdom and foresight might find it necessary or advantageous to create a free-trade zone among monarchial states; and as the leader of a democratic state, I would not be surprised to be refused admission and I would not challenge your right to deny admission based on disagreements in political philosophy. These are simply the rules of the global game of politics. They are not meant to insult you and I hope my explanation provides you with a better understanding of the admittedly tricky situation we find ourselves in with Tyrandis.

Emperor Mikhail Barin
Emperor of the Commonwealth of Azazia and Her Royal Colonies

The Republic of JRV wishes to express its full support towards Mr. Valovich’s proposal that Tyrandis be granted a form of junior membership to the FCTADN until such a time as further democratization occurs.

We are ourselves not yet a fully democratic nation. Whilst our citizens elect their local, provincial, state and federal legislators, the executive National Chancellery is elected by/within Federal Parliament and not the people.
Despite this, however, all members of the National Chancellery are democratically elected Members of Parliament, and thus they still hold considerable accountability to the people come Federal Elections.

"Oh, so you move to accommodate Tyrandis, a non-white power, but you won't make accommodations for Mississippi? I tell you, I could win any election I wanted to. We could be a democratic absolute monarchy, but we're not, we're just an absolute monarchy. And to be fair, we technically do have democracy, on local and Commonwealth levels, people vote for their Commonwealth legislators and their mayors. Anyway, I am offended, on a personal level, by your blatant hypocrisy."


Czar Roger Fabus

Mr. Fabus, your nation has expressed repetitive abuse of human rights, and repetitive aggression towards other nations in the hope that you can push them around. These coupled with the fact that you hold absolute power over the Mississipian people and refuse to work towards democratization, is reason enough not to grant Mississippi any form of FCTADN membership. Emperor Mikhail Barin of Azaria has done an excellent job in highlighting the case for admitting Tyrandis. Further more, your reference to Tyrandis as a ‘non-white’ power raises questions about Mississippi's ability to work within the FCTADN, should it ever join.

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of the Republic of JRV
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The Republic of JRV wishes to express its full support towards Mr. Valovich’s proposal that Tyrandis be granted a form of junior membership to the FCTADN until such a time as further democratization occurs.

We are ourselves not yet a fully democratic nation. Whilst our citizens elect their local, provincial, state and federal legislators, the executive National Chancellery is elected by/within Federal Parliament and not the people.
Despite this, however, all members of the National Chancellery are democratically elected Members of Parliament, and thus they still hold considerable accountability to the people come Federal Elections.



Mr. Fabus, your nation has expressed repetitive abuse of human rights, and repetitive aggression towards other nations in the hope that you can push them around. These coupled with the fact that you hold absolute power over the Mississipian people and refuse to work towards democratization, is reason enough not to grant Mississippi any form of FCTADN membership. Emperor Mikhail Barin of Azaria has done an excellent job in highlighting the case for admitting Tyrandis. Further more, your reference to Tyrandis as a ‘non-white’ power raises questions about Mississippi's ability to work within the FCTADN, should it ever join.

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of the Republic of JRV
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"Do you want me to crush you like the peasant that you are? You will address me as Czar Fabus or you will not speak to me at all. Is that clear you low-class nobody?"

Czar Roger Fabus




"You will show the Czar the respect that his position deserves. Address him either as General Fabus, Dr. Fabus, Czar Fabus, or "Your most exalted whiteness". I will not stand for you disrespecting my husband. Where did you learn your manners? You may think we're being harsh with you, we will show you respect when you've shown us you deserve it, we've done nothing to disrespect you yet you insist on calling my husband by a title that isn't his, he is Czar Fabus, not Mr. Fabus. Thank you."

Czarina Alice Fabus

Government Press Release

The Republic of JRV has decided to follow other nations in assigning a special ambassador to liason with the FCTADN. Senior diplomatic officer, Ms. Delta Seaton, has been appointed. She will be directly representing JRV on all FCTADN matters. Ms. Delta was previously assistant JRVian ambassador to the Democratic Colonies.

- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (and Trade)

"Do you want me to crush you like the peasant that you are? You will address me as Czar Fabus or you will not speak to me at all. Is that clear you low-class nobody?"

Czar Roger Fabus

"You will show the Czar the respect that his position deserves. Address him either as General Fabus, Dr. Fabus, Czar Fabus, or "Your most exalted whiteness". I will not stand for you disrespecting my husband. Where did you learn your manners? You may think we're being harsh with you, we will show you respect when you've shown us you deserve it, we've done nothing to disrespect you yet you insist on calling my husband by a title that isn't his, he is Czar Fabus, not Mr. Fabus. Thank you."

Czarina Alice Fabus

My apologies for addressing his Excellency Czar Fabus as 'mister'. That is more or less a habbit from dealing with other foreign heads of state, who, like myself, are not overly concerned with titles. I wish you no disrespect. Nor do I require your respect Czarina Fabus. I receive respect from plenty of other sources.

Thankyou, and may God bless.

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of JRV
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My name is Herbert Cunningham, and I am the new ambassador to the FCTADN. Minister Valovich sends his final regards to all those members of the Association. I hope that I can follow the large footprints of Mr. Valovich and represent most-faithfully the Commonwealth of Azazia.

Herbert Cunningham
Special Ambassador to the Free Commerce and Trade Association of Democratic Nations (FCTADN)

My name is Herbert Cunningham, and I am the new ambassador to the FCTADN. Minister Valovich sends his final regards to all those members of the Association. I hope that I can follow the large footprints of Mr. Valovich and represent most-faithfully the Commonwealth of Azazia.

Herbert Cunningham
Special Ambassador to the Free Commerce and Trade Association of Democratic Nations (FCTADN)

Welcome to the FCTADN, I look foward to working with you in future. JRV is proud to be part of this organization of so many like-minded nations.

- Delta Seaton, JRVian Ambassador to the Free Commerce and Trade of Democratic Nations (FCATDN)

My apologizes for addressing his Excellency Czar Fabus as 'mister'. That is more or less a habbit from dealing with other foreign heads of state, who, like myself, are not overly concerned with titles. I wish you no disrespect. Nor do I require your respect Czarina Fabus. I receive respect from plenty of other sources.

Thankyou, and may God bless.

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of JRV
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"That is quite alright, all is forgiven. Perhaps someday you would consider visiting Mississippi so that we might work out any problems that exist between our two nations?"

Czarina Alice Fabus

"That is quite alright, all is forgiven. Perhaps someday you would consider visiting Mississippi so that we might work out any problems that exist between our two nations?"

Czarina Alice Fabus

"Certainly I would like that very much."

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of JRV

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"Certainly I would like that very much."

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of JRV

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"Might I suggest you consider requesting a brochure on Mississippian culture from our foreign ministry, this way you can avoid any troubling situations which might arise from a lack of cultural knowledge of Mississippi."

Czarina Alice Fabus

"Might I suggest you consider requesting a brochure on Mississippian culture from our foreign ministry, this way you can avoid any troubling situations which might arise from a lack of cultural knowledge of Mississippi."

Czarina Alice Fabus

Oh certainly. Knowledge of another nation's culture is a prequiste for any state visit to a foreign land. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (and Trade) has already handed me a large volume of reading material on Mississippi, which I shall get on to right away.

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of the Republic of JRV
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"Certainly I would like that very much."

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of JRV

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* Encrypted Transmission *

In the interests of safety, I and my agency feel compelled to urge you to reconsider any proposed visit to the Mississipian Federation. You and your staff would be at great personal risk, with assassination, kidnapping and torture all distinct possibilities.

If you do insist on engaging in travel to the Mississipian Federation, if I may be so blunt, I would advise that you both keep the personel involved to a minimum and attempt to avoid assigning female personel to the trip - Mississipian troops and federal agents are reportedly a highly abusive group, and are often downright barbaric.

- Director Walton Simons, Colonial Intelligence Service

* Encrypted Transmission *

In the interests of safety, I and my agency feel compelled to urge you to reconsider any proposed visit to the Mississipian Federation. You and your staff would be at great personal risk, with assassination, kidnapping and torture all distinct possibilities.

If you do insist on engaging in travel to the Mississipian Federation, if I may be so blunt, I would advise that you both keep the personel involved to a minimum and attempt to avoid assigning female personel to the trip - Mississipian troops and federal agents are reportedly a highly abusive group, and are often downright barbaric.

- Director Walton Simons, Colonial Intelligence Service
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DISFB Command: Gulfport:


Decryption Room #5.


The man nearly laughed as he read the interception of the encoded letter, whoever it was seemed to use the same sequence of encoding several times throughout the letter.

He handed it to a colleague who almost immediately said, whatever word appears three times, it is the start of one sentence and appears in two other sentences but not by itself, with another word, as a two-part name... That's all I can get out of it."

He passed the letter down the line and each man contributed something to it. But they still couldn't get the entire thing, only a few points, "Mississippian Federation", and a few other key words.

One of the men shook his head, saying, "Just wait till later when the machines are up again, run it through one of those..."



Ooc- If we do decipher the letter, we will just be making a statement to JRV about how it's not true. We also may yell at you for portraying us as barbarians and such. If you have objections to them decoding it, then please TG or IM me. I won't post the results of this until later so you'll have a chance to TG me.

Using a specially built Cray super-computer operating at 100 teraflops, the message was quickly deciphered and read.

Roger and Alice both flew into a rage after they read the message. But Roger was willing to admit that the DISFB were probably a danger to any foreigners in Mississippi, so he knew that DC had a good point. Alice didn't care, it wasn't their right, in her opinion, to sour relations between Mississippi and other powers by warning people from coming to Mississippi.

Anybody in Mississippi as a guest of Roger or Alice, could be assured of their safety, and Alice was insulted by the DC insinuation that it was not the case.


Alice sent the rather nasty letter to the the DC government, it was blunt and to the point.

"If you interfere in our conducting diplomacy with other nations, even one more time, we will destroy or enslave your nation. Thank you for your cooperation."

"If you interfere in our conducting diplomacy with other nations, even one more time, we will destroy or enslave your nation. Thank you for your cooperation."

The Republic of JRV is a longtime ally of the Democratic Colonies. We are simply attempting to ensure the safety of JRVian personel.

- Secretary Stephanie March, Colonial Department of Foreign Affairs, Acting Head of State

To the CIS: I thank you for your advice and let me assure you that every effort will be made to ensure the safety of all JRVian personnel on my proposed state visit to Mississippi. Various procedures are in place and precautions will be taken.

To Czarina Fabus: the Democratic Colonies is simply looking out for the best interests of a close ally. We are certain that a visit to Mississippi would be safe and planning is already underway.

- Rt. Hon. John Garrison, Chancellor of the Republic of JRV
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Secret IC…

Communiqué to the Colonial Intelligence Service

White. Christian. Male.

- JD Ryan, Director of the Intelligence and Security Bureau (ISB)

Press Release: Garrison to visit MS

The Federal Government of JRV is proud to announce that His Excellency the Chancellor will visit the nation of Mississippi sometime in the next few months, following an invitation by Her Excellency the Czar. Both the ISB and DPS have downplayed rumors that delegates would be at risk.
“We are in every way confident that the Mississippian authorities will ensure that no harm comes to Chancellor Garrison and his official party,” a spokesman for the Diplomatic Protection Service said.

A date has not yet been set, but arrangements are currently being made in conjunction with the Mississippian Government.

- Office of the Chancellor of the Republic of JRV/Ministry of Foreign Affairs (and Trade)

Bump.

In the name of free commerce, BUMP!

OOC: Ah hey DC. Haven't seen you on in ages. Still use MSN?

The Republic of Hochberg would like to request that they be allowed to join the Free Commerce and Trade Association of Democratic Nations. Being a small nation, we see this as a chance to open up trade with our larger sister nations.

Democracy is core to Hochen society, and we have a long, unblemished record with regards to civil rights. We hope you shall view this application favourably.

Signed,

Clara Lehrer
Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
Republic of Hochberg

Official Diplomatic Communique
From: The Office of Commerce Secretary Matt Caprasson, Federated Union of Democratic Colonies
To: The Office of Clara Lehrer, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Republic of Hochberg

The Democratic Colonies is most excited by the application by the Republic of Hochberg for membership into the FCTADN, and is most pleased to announce that the application has been accepted.

It is the firm belief of the Democratic Colonies that free trade amoung the democratic nations of the world can serve as a positive tool for the advancement of the people, allowing for strengthened economies, more plentiful work, and more affordable goods and services.

The Democratic Colonies is confident that the entry of the Republic of Hochberg into the FCTADN will prove to be beneficial for both of our nations, and indeed, all of the nations of the Association.

- Commerce Secretary Matt Caprasson, Federated Union of Democratic Colonies