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Power Cosplay- The RALM subverts the Virginias (Earth DA)

The Real ALM
10-02-2005, 03:42
The Governor's Office, Richmond, Virginia, Around Tea Time.

The Governor of Virginia was going upstairs to get some work done, and naturally, he was quite busy.

He was a powerful man, ever since the fall of the Old USA, the Governor of Virginia had been an elected position, ruled by persons of uneven quality. This Governor, Jack Fester, was a particularly incompetent person, a party regular with political savvy but no people skills. He had tried to waste his resources in a war against West Virginia, the people there had resisted, and currently, he was in a quagmire, fighting the United Mine Workers of America, coal miners who had to unfortunate luck to get their hands on sophisticated weaponry. The fact that he was also fond of slashing public services and sleeping with the help was not encouraging his prospects of reelection either.

Now, he had many enemies. One of these groups was a party called the United Freedom Party, a conservative party that was near-fascist in its composure. Lately, it had joined the chorus of voices calling for impeachment that included some of the Old US political parties (the Democrats and the Republicans), the Socialist and persons of all types.

Unbeknownst to the general public, this group was a front. The Real ALM had bankrolled a group of like-minded persons, living in Richmond, in their attempts to form a political party. They got off of the ground, their ultranationalist cries for less immigrants, stronger law and order, tax reform and a gay marriage ban found favor with a lot of persons who found the existing parties to liberal or too indecisive to their liking. They especially liked the classic feel good message of their front man, Jake Featherston IV, was a dashing young man with charm, and plenty of charisma. He was also a man who had political savvy and no tolerance for enemies.

Such was the meteoric rise of Featherston that Fester had to get him as his Vice President, for he thought that this would save him. Little did he know that this agreement, which got him elected, would also get him killed.

The UFP obliged. Now, unbeknown to Governor Fester, an assassin with a Barrett was in a nearby boardinghouse, gun at the ready, to do a very evil deed.

Breathing in and out, he armed the rifle and waited for the Governor to get into his upstairs office.

Governor Fester soon played into his hands, he walked into plain sight, unaware of his fate. The assassin zeroed the sights, aimed for Fester, and fired, shuffling Fester loose of his mortal coil with one shot to the head.

He then packed up his rifle, and made good his escape. Before he left, he left a series of cleverly forged documents, in the name of the Virginia Socialist Party and the United Mine Workers of America, that would implicate them in the scheme.

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Several Hours later

By now, the assassination was news all over Virgina and occupied West Virginia. The newsmen reported it the way the UFP and the RALM wanted it to play out.

"This is Jane Wheatley of Virginia State News. Our Governor, Jack Fester, was killed by an assassin's bullet. Police say that the man responsible, 23-year old Mikey Foster, a member of the Virginia Socialist Party and a sympathizer with the outlaw United Mine Workers of America, was found trying to flee into West Virginia, and that he put a significant fight, taken down in the end by Virginia State Troopers. Vice President Featherston has called for a state of emergency and has declared the Socialist Party of Virginia And West Virginia a terrorist group, and urges all good Virginians to be on the lookout for terrorists in their midst."

The news shocked the nation, and now, people were amazed at the audacity of the Reds, how could they do such a thing! Surely, they could have used the ballot like everyone else to eliminate Fester.

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Several Days Later

But that was only the beginning.

Soon, this news hit the airwaves:

"This is Jane Wheatley of Virginia State News. Today, another tragedy has hit the State of Virginia. Terrorists have hit the Virginian State Legislature building today while the Legislature was in session, killing most of those inside using an ammonium nitrate fertilizer bomb. Similar reports are coming out of Norfolk, as saboteurs have sunk the V.S.S. Robert E. Lee. President Featherston has extended the state of emergency and has announced that he will assume emergency Powers to rule the nation in our our of crisis."

Of course, they did not know that these bombings engineered by the RALM, disguised as the work of the Socialists. But they did know that they hit the nation hard, decapitating much of its government.

Even worse, Featherston got on TV, and in horrific parody of McCarthy, this scene played out:

"Citizens of Virginia, the Socialist conspiracy is not limited to the Socialist Party itself. It has the support of the United Mine Workers of America, the radical group that is engaging in its own campaign of terror in West Virginia now against our allies there. I have here the names of 500 Democrats, Republicans, and other persons who have conspired with the Socialists and the UMWA to betray the state of Virginia to the forces of mob rule. Here is list, and the names as follows: Robert Donovan, Michael Forester.......

(After 30 minutes, he stops, and finishes.)

Citizens of Virginia, I urge you to turn these men out. Turn in anyone who aids them, anyone who shows sympathy for them, for they impede the course of justice. You will be rewarded. Thank you."

These acts provoked a mass hysteria. Soon, things came to a halt as Socialists became the target of pogroms, kangaroo courts were set up, the nation descended into chaos. It became impossible to protest Featherston's regime, unless you wanted to be branded a Socialist.

Alas, as Kimiko Ayasugi saw this, she said to herself, "Attaboy, Jake. Now, bring in the Liberty Brigades."

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Several Weeks Later


The Hysteria now at a furious terrific crescendo, it claimed many lives. Now, it was clearly spiraling out of control, like most hysterias do, unleashing the worst in human nature, and allowing those emotions to egg it on, feeding it with more victims and hate. In West Virginia, ruled by the Virginian Committee For Public Safety, the rebellious United Mine Workers of America forces took several key positions, only fueling the fire.

This is what Jake Featherston wanted. Now, he could finally complete the plan, and allow RALM troops to come in.

He called Shogun Ayasugi, using his secure satellite phone.

"Hello."

Kimiko said, in her characteristic Marlene Dietrich voice, "Hey......how's the bloody work?"

Jake then said, "The work goes well, the people are now so caught up in a state of zealous witch hunting that they have forgotten about the law. You know we have had a frightening amount of vandalism, murders and robberies in recent months? People have lost trust in one another....anarchy now reigns. Karl von Esling will love cleaning this up."

Kimiko laughed and said, "Oh but he will, it is his favorite job. And now that society has lost its way, we will put Humpty Dumpty back together again, in our image. Go on the Tube, tell the people that your leader has authorized the recruitment of a new National Guard, to be trained using foreign advisor's to keep law and order. In this climate, people will join, they will have to. Among the ranks of these advisors will be men from the Tokko and the Liberty Brigades. We will aid you in securing power, and keep our end of the bargain. Remember yours."

Jake said, "Very well. I will."

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Two Days Later

At around 12 noon, Vice President Featherston got on the TV again, he had done this many times, this was the make or break speech.

The camera on, he began to speak, with great conviction and courage.

"Loyal citizens of Virginia, east and west. I come before you now, as the crisis that the Socialists and the UMWA have perpetrated upon us is now too great to handle using the existing law systems. Consulting my advisors, I have decided to call up a new National Guard and Federal Police, to help restore order and organize the numerous operations now underway to ferret out the conspiracy. I have brought in 20,000 foreign experts to help us, they will help the great state of Virginia save itself from evil and pave the way for a glorious future. I urge you to welcome them, and to listen to what they have to say, for if we are to fully and finally extinguish the Socialist/UMWA menace, we must work together. Together, we can do it."

The camera then cut, and Featherston left to meet with the advisors in Richmond, they would be flying in An-225's.

As he got inside his Cadillac to go to Richmond International, he seemed assured that the plan was going well.

But this was not going to be easy, he sensed. The UMWA was still reigning supreme in West Virginia's countryside, a movement denouncing the Panic had sprung up, calling themselves the "Sons of Liberty," and the people of Virginia would riot when they saw what he and his benefactors had in store for them.

OOC: This RP will need some persons to RP as:

The United Mine Workers of America- A union of coal miners in West Virginia that has turned into a guerrilla army, since the Virginian Incursion under Governor Fester.

The Sons of Liberty- A society dedicated to ending the Panic. They wish to get Featherston out of power, by all means possible.

Bear in mind, ultimately, this should lead to the RALM establishing a shadow government over Virginia and West Virginia, so those who do join should account for this.
The Real ALM
10-02-2005, 03:49
http://images.quizilla.com/H/hominid/1045996833_lpalazzo02.gif

OOC: A ref to what Featherston looks like, fits with the whole RALM's anime terroist theme.
VoteEarly
10-02-2005, 04:04
looks good so far. :)
Farmina
10-02-2005, 04:15
OOC: Is Featherston based on Jake Featherston in Harry Turtledove's books?
The Real ALM
10-02-2005, 20:58
OOC: Yup. I borrowed the name from Turtledove, I did read "How Few Remain," and "American Empire: Blood and Iron."

I got disinterested after the whole obvious WWII cliches set in, with a Confedereate blitz into Ohio.......that turned me off. That and the sloppy scenes of "intimate contact," if you know what I mean.

Besides that, it was a good set of reads.....
The Real ALM
10-02-2005, 22:09
Richmond International Airport, Five Minutes Later.


Featherston's Cadillac puled into a secure runway. There, several An-225's were unloading their human and material cargo of 20,000 soldiers, all dressed in Flectar camo and bearing Katanas. These were the Tokko-Rikkusentai, The Special High Police Special Landing Task Force. A bit to say, but these were the military arm of a very ruthless and psychopathic organization.

Along with them came men in what looked like Xenizen Army camo and war gear, in reality, these were the Liberty Brigades, Xenizens who left their nation to fight Fabus and had fallen in with the "wrong crowd," as it were, the RALM. Now, they were unloading crates, some marked with bio hazard symbols.

Featherston walked to a man in a splendid uniform resembling that of a WWII RAF Officer's Uniform, just gussied up and a katana attached.

The man extended his hand and said, "Ah, yes, Herr Featherston, I am Director Karl Von Esling of the Tokko. You may have heard of me, you may have not, but that does not concern me."

"I see you want to get started, Herr Esling, let us do so," said Jake.

Esling then called to the men in German, "Line up! Form Ranks!"

The men did so, with skillful efficiency.

He then motioned to Jake and said, "You may begin inspection, Herr Featherston. See how you like them."

Jake said, "That is why I came."

He began walking around, checking the soldiers for defects in their dress and posture, he found none. He ordered them through their haces, they did them with astounding precision.

Jake then commanded, "At ease!"

They then went to at ease positions.

Jake then went to Karl Von Esling and said, "Sir, you've got me a very good group."

Karl said, "Perhaps you would be interested to know what guns they carry?"

Jake, raising an eyebrow, said, "Eh?"
The Real ALM
13-02-2005, 01:08
Karl then directed Jake to a crate, marked "HAZARDOUS MATERIALS!" in German and English, and Japanese.

He opened up one of the airholes. Jake got a better look inside. He heard shrill snapping sounds, and screaming.

He jumped back and went, "Good God! What are those!?"

Karl smiled and said, "They are Headcrabs, common in Upper Xen, imported by the Liberty Brigades. They use them in special Headcrab Rockets, six of which are in the An-225 in front of you. They are very e3ffective, I have used them in interrogations."

Jake said, "I have heard a lot about these things. Very nasty, and evil. I'll use em."

Karl said, "You will not regret this."

Jake then said, "Mr. von Esling, would you like to come with me back to the Governor's Mansion? Tomorrow, I announce the dissoultion of the existing government and the creation of the Virginian Combine."

Karl said, "I am intrigued by this concept...let us get the men to suitable quarters."

Jake said, "Technically, we can put 'em in people's houses, there's no anti-quartering law here."

Karl said, "Excellent."

Jake then addressed the soldiers. "Alrighty boys! In a matter of minutes, buses will be taking you to various homes and hotels in the area until we can house you in a secure facility. Meet with your seargants, they have your assignments. Fall out!"

The men did so, and began assembling with their squads.

Jake then turned to Karl, "Now, let's get to business, shall we?"

They went to Jake's Cadilliac, and drove back to the mansion.
The Real ALM
13-02-2005, 01:41
About Half an Hour Later

The Cadillac pulled into the Mansion, everybody was anxious to get started.

Inside the mansion, Featherston got out a large printout of a graph, etailing how he would run things.

"So, here is the new plan. We replace the regular government struicture with the Federal Police, the Defense Directorate and the High Directorate. The High Directorate is made of 21 persons, 20 consuls, and 1 Preisdent-me, elected for life. It is made up of experts in various fields, and handles foreign affairs and national affairs. They are picked out of the best men from the Sub-Directorates, who will meet with the High Directorate every month in the Grand Congress of the UFP, in Richmond, to voice grievances and issue new proposals, as well as choose new High Directorate members should they be involved in scandal or die."

He then pointed to the series of boxes on the bottom. "Here are the Sub-Directorates. They will govern domestic affairs in each Directory, a replacement for the standard County. They will be consiting of 11 Consuls each. One Hihg Consul and Ten Consuls. The High Consul will report to rhe High Directorate for approval of major decisions, such as taxes or to call out the militia. They will be elceted from the people, for 1 6-year term. Only those who are Freedom Party members and college educated and pass a test will be allowed to join the election."

He then said, "We will keep the Guillotine and the Cross as our method of execution. We will execute those who are Satanists, Wahabist Muslims, Anglicans, Christian Identity, and Socialists with the cross. The guillotine iwll be used for murderers, terroists, drug dealers and other felons who are deemed 'subversive and incorrigible.' Those who are simply 'subversive,' misdemeanors and those who embrace other idologies not sanctioend by the High Directorate will be sent to reeducation camps, where they will serve out terms of hard labor and be reducated until they show no signs of any further potential to commit thoughtcrime."

Jakethen said, "College will be available free to those who do well in school, and made expensive to those who don't do so well. We will have no limit on firearms."

Karl said, "Nice, nice....bravo, I like your style. We should call this 'Guided Democracy.'"

Jake said, "Amen to that."

OOC: How is this for government?
The Real ALM
14-02-2005, 01:28
The next day, 12:00 Noon

Jake Featherston soon got up, and stood in front of the State Legislature, or what was left of it.

The speech was being televised, and there was a definite sense of dread in the room. The rumors did not forbode well, for the Panic had claimed many persons, plenty on Featherston's word. Featherston was known for summoning State Legislators and having them dragged away to some Godforsaken place, on some trumped-up charges of "treason." It took the efforts of the State Troopers to get the remaining State Legislators here.

Now, assembled and sweating bullets, Jake soon delivered his speech.

"People of Virginia, State Legislators, I will announce today that the existing system of democracy has failed us. It has let terrorists get through-"

The Senators began complaining, it was an uproar, much like one that could be seen in the British Parliament.

Jake yelled, "Enough! That is it! I will have no more disobedience, no more attacks."

One man got up and said, "Anything we say is an attack, now is it? We simply feel you've subverted the law! We feel it is time to end the Panic, and step down! God-"

Jake smiled and said, cutting him off: "-is on my side, Mister. Today, I hereby declare this legislature dissolved! We'll have no more corruption, and the beginning of real action!"

The Senators were furious. Several pulled out guns, and tried to run to the rostrum, screaming "Sic Semper Tyrannis! Death to Featherston!"

The State Troopers in the room soon subdued the men. Jake, annoyed yet calm, said, "Not only that, I declare to day to be the beginning of a new Virginia. From Charleston in the East to Norfolk in the West, I will create a new government, not run by party regulars, or socialist swine, but by those persons who are intelligent enough and enlightened enough to care about the citizenry! I am the voice of Reform, sir, and I am sweeping this state clean."

He then said, "To begin, I hereby declare all parties but the United Freedom Party illegal. We will have no dissenting voices, not when the people of Virginia, who suffer right now because of the Reds, demand a steady hand that will free them and preserve their right to live safely!"

Jake then said, "People of Virginia, I give you, Enlightened Democracy. The way I will clean this state up, and bring it peace, and stability. Order, with a firm fatherly hand, yet a compassionate one at that."

He then had a power point presentation lined up, and it played on the screen.

Narrating, he said:

"Enlightened Democracy consists of a government where the local authorities are elected, but those who ultimately rule the state are chosen from those persons elected by the people. We accept only those who are educated, and the ultimate authority in an Enlightened Democracy rules the people like a father would rule a son or daughter: firmly, but gently, with discipline if they go astray.

Our Government consists of the Federal Police, the Defense Directorate and the High Directorate. The High Directorate is made of 21 persons, 20 consuls, and 1 President-me, elected for life. It is made up of experts in various fields, and handles foreign affairs and national affairs. They are picked out of the best men from the Sub-Directorates, who will meet with the High Directorate every month in the Grand Congress of the UFP, in Richmond, to voice grievances and issue new proposals, as well as choose new High Directorate members should they be involved in scandal or die, or receive a two-thirds majority no-confidence vote.

Here are the Sub-Directorates. They will govern domestic affairs in each Directory, a collection of several counties into one. They will be consisting of 11 Consuls each. One High Consul and Ten Consuls. The High Consul will report to the High Directorate for approval of major decisions, such as taxes or to call out the militia. They will be elected from the people, for 1 6-year term. Only those who are Freedom Party members and college educated and pass a test will be allowed to join the election.

We will keep the Guillotine and the Cross as our method of execution. We will execute those who are Satanists, Wahabist Muslims, Anglicans, Christian Identity, and Socialists with the cross. The guillotine will be used for murderers, terrorists, drug dealers and other felons who are deemed 'subversive and incorrigible.' Those who are simply 'subversive,' misdemeanors and those who embrace other ideologies not sanctioned by the High Directorate will be sent to reform schools, where they will serve out terms of hard labor and be enrolled in classes where they will learn skills and receive an education until they show no signs of any further potential to commit crime. College will be available free to those who do well in school, and made expensive to those who don't do so well. We have no limit on firearms, we trust you not to abuse them.

The Federal Police are much like the FBI of the Old USA, but they have expanded powers. The Defense Directorate is headed by me, the Commander-in-Chief, and governs all military affairs. The paramilitary "Enlightened Guardians" and the reserve forces, the "National Guard" report here, as do the regular armed forces.

The people are allowed an element of free speech, and assured the rights to free health care and safety, and private property. They may also use the INTERNET, publish newspapers freely and exercise their right to assembly, so long as this is not used to harm the High Directorate."

After wrapping up, he said, "These changes begin now. Anybody who resists shall be subject to the punishments declared. Elections shall be called for Sub-Directorates as soon as possible. We will have agents of the Federal Police to ensure compliance and security, the Reds are about. May God Bless Virginia!"
The Real ALM
14-02-2005, 21:49
Sometime Later......on Feb 14th (aka the Next Day)

The news shocked and amazed a few Virginians. But for others, it seemed as if the violence of the Panic and the ongoping war in West Virginia simply rendered them numb and apathetic. A few even were happy for Featherston, he would surely bring virginia in order, he would make it great.

But there were those that were not to be easily brushed aside or persuaded. The Sons of Liberty, a terrorist group, had sprung up. It issued the following statement, hijacking the news:

"This is the Sons of Liberty. As you all know, Featherston intends to create a regime of so-called 'Enlightened Democracy.' Lies, all lies. He intends to subvert your freedoms, give us to foreign powers. He itnends to lead you like sheep. Do not forget that Virginia was the home of so many champions of real democracy! George Washington, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, his cronies use them to justify their tyranny, but the Founding Fathers would think differently if they saw what was happening. People of Virginia, wake up! Resist!"

That was not all. The UMWA had launvched a new offensive versus the Committee of Public Safety in West Virginia, calling for "unrestrained war, total war, until the people of West Virginia can decide for themselves how to live, and not live under the tyranny of Featherston." Mortar attacks were reported, car bombs were going off, the nightmare was only getting worse.

Still, Featherston soldiered on. He vowed to the people on state TV:

"I will not give up. I will not betray the state of Virginia. Until the two are once again one, until the Red menace dies, I will not rest."

Election candidates were being picked, armed guards were on duty the Country was tense......

OOC: Still looking for anybody to play the Sons of Liberty and the UMWA.
The Real ALM
20-02-2005, 02:35
Two Months Later.

The various candidates had been picked, they had been allowed a month to campaign and debate, now, the elections were here.

The crowds had lined up and went to the polls. Guarded by Enlightened Guardians and National Guardsmen, they lined up to vote on who would become the members of their Subdirectorates.

Granted, the only candidates were from the United Freedom Party, but they made sure to include a variety of political opinions in it.

Many of the candidates that eventually got elected were from the moderate to right wing of the party. Featherston, upon hearing of this, simply nodded and went along with it, this was in line with his philosophies, save for a few things. Anyway, as President, he had a lot more power over them, and so did the High Directorate, anybody that got in the way could and would be dealt with.

But that was in the future, now was now. For now, these candidates would be required to meet up, and orient themselves in their home districts, then, the High Consuls would be required to meet with Featherston at the Grand Congress.

Which was why he was now sitting in the bathroom of the Richmond Capitol Building. He was combing his hair, practicing his lines and fixing his tie.

He then said to himself "You can do this Jake.......come on......"

Then, he straightened himself up, and went to the Meeting Chamber, where upon entry, he was greeted by a thunderous roar of applause, and a band that played "Dixie."

After the fanfare subsided, he got up and said to the assembled crowd:

"Citizens of Virginia. Assembled Persons in the Congress. Today is the beginning of a new dawn for our land. We end the nightmare of economic stagnation and military ineptitude. We end the era of Virginia being a mere backwater in the wake of the fall of the Old USA. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, today is a new day for Virginia!"

The crowd cheered, and clapped.

Featherston then continued, saying: "With the help of the Cottonmouth, we now are on our way to providing better infantry weapons for our men. With the recent expansion of Newport News and our Norfolk Naval Base, we can now more effectively protect our interests at sea. With the recent elections that have gone off without trouble, we have proved that Enlightened Democracy will work."

"Now, we will go farther. I will announce that now, we will reform the welfare system to genuinely aid those in intense hardship. We will rebuild our economy, which has been weakened by war, to make it competitive with the modern world and make it beneficial to Virginians at large, both with free market and government-chartered companies. We will end our nightmare in West Virginia, we will do this by chartering a new head of the Public Safety Commission that is capable of doing his job, and we will create a new Special Forces unit, the Lighthorses, that will take the battle to the enemy. We will also create a new National Parks system and new rules to help preserve our environmental treasures for later generations."

Featherston's voice now reached a higher crescendo. "Now Virginians, I call upon you to act. We must not fail. We must not be weak, for God has favored us in our endeavors. We are to make this nation strong again, and by God, it shall be done. I call upon all Virginians to do their part. Get involved in your community, help out, do what you can to make this nation great. God Bless Virginia, and God Bless its people!"

The crowd cheered, and he walked off of the stage.


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After he left the room, Jake went back to his Mansion, and sat back, sipping some Jack Daniels.

He smiled to himself and said, "F**kin' ay....I am so in control."

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Next day

Featherston then announced his nominee for the Committee of Public Safety head.

"Citizens of Virginia. I today, am proud to announce that the world famous Karl Von Esling, a world renowned expert on counter-insurgency, is now the new Head of the Public Safety Commission of West Virginia. His expertise will ensure that the UMWA will no longer pose a danger to us. We also are proud to announce the coming of General Linda Stuart, the new head of the Lighthorses."

After listing the names of those he would appoint, he then let Karl speak.

He said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am proud to accept this position, and I will let the President know that I will not let him down. I will not let Virginia down. To the scoundrels of the UMWA, I only have this to say: You. Are. Screwed."

The words caused cheers in the crowd, if some negative reactions from Stuart, who then got up and said:

"Well, how was that eh? Now, I'd like to say that I too, am ready to do my job. Rest assured, we will be following a tradition of asymmetrical and fast attack operations in Virginia, starting with the partisans of 'Lighthorse' Harry Lee, who fought on the side of the Patriots in the American Revolution, and continuing with the famous Confederate cavalry of Jeb Stuart, one of my ancestors. Now, we are proud to continue this, and like those heroes of old did, we will take the fight to the enemy where he least expects it, where he lives, and with unrelenting pressure, and with great courage and dedication. God Bless us, and God Bless Virginia!"
The Real ALM
20-02-2005, 03:07
OOC:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Senor_Nb3/sakura.jpg

What Linda Stuart looks like, as a reference.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Senor_Nb3/aoshi37.jpg

For the unititated, Karl Von Esling.
The Real ALM
22-02-2005, 17:27
bump for more to read......
The Real ALM
22-02-2005, 18:44
Later, that Same Day.....

Featherston, sure enough, acted on his promise to offer a better welfare system for his citizens.

He made a proclamation, issued just several hours after his speech appointing nominees to the posts of the Commission of Public Safety and the new Lighthorses, concerning welfare and economics.

"Citizens of Virginia. Earlier, I promised you reform to benefit us all. Now, I deliver on my promises.

The following reforms will be undertaken:

1. The government shall have the right ot charter corporations to compete in the private sector, however, the government may not provide more than V$15,000,000 to pay for overhead and may not own more than 1/16th of the of said company's stock.

2. Minimum wage shall be raised to a fixed V$15.00 per hour.

3. Those citizens who make under V$15,000 a year shall be considered in extreme hardship, and be assigned to a case manager who will aid them in restoring their economic prospects. Housing shall be provided to those persons declared in 'extreme hardship' for free, and they shall be freed from all obligation to pay utility bills (water, lighting, etc), save for cable TV. They will recieve a V$500 monthly food allowance, as well.

In exchange, citizens who are under extreme hardship conditions shall work for the duration of their status to maintain these benefits, if they do not have a skill that will benefit them or the economy, they will be sent to a vocational school where they will learn a marketable skill (machining, plumbing, computing, etc.). These benefits will end once their yearly income surpasses V$15,000 per year If they do not work, their benefits will be cut and they shall be impressed into the service of the Combine. Children of such deadbeats will be put into foster care.

4. Every citizen shall be given the right to housing and healthcare. Citizens are guaranteed a studio apartment for all single persons, and for families, a basic 60x60 sq ft house, failing that, at least a medium-sized five-room apartment. Rents shall be no more than 10% of a person's monthly income, in exchange, all citizens are required to aid their landlords in keeping their houses clean and up to code.

Healthcare (excepting non-military plastic surgeries) shall be provided free, in exchange, doctors cannot be sued for malpractice, they will be fined instead and deemed subversives should they fail in their duties to give proper care to the citizens of the Combine.

6. Education shall be provided free by the International Church of the Clow, the Virginian Government and the Enlightened Guardians, from K-12. College is free to all those persons who demonstrate gifts in school and who excel in their studies, all others must either pay for college or go to free vocational schools to learn marketable trades (computing, mechanics, sciences, etc.) in both lower-level professional (teaching, clerical, etc.) and industiral fields.

7. All gifted persons must join the Reserve Officer Corps in High School and Middle School. All persons must also serve three years in the army upon exit from 12th grade, gifted persons may become officers, others will become basic infantry.

8. Manufacturers and employers must use at least 50% Native Virginian Labor in the conduct of their business, this applies to all foreign and domestic enterprises.

9. Unions may organize, however, the Virginian Government reserves the right to stop strikes should they harm the economy. Sit-down strikes are forbidden, however, unions may voice grievances to their local SubDirectorate and the President.

10. Immigration is reduced to 50,000 per year for refugees who can deomstrate genuine hardship (background checks will be done), 275,000 College Educated workers per year (who can demostrate they went to a genuinely accredited university and are experts in their field), 250,000 Skilled/Semiskilled Workers per year (those who can demonstrate their expertise in a trade or field), and 90,000 Unskilled workers per year (general immigrants) from all parts of the globe. All will processed through Virginian Immigration Stations in Virginia Beach Docks, Richmond International Airport, or Charleston International Airport.


11. All persons who violate these laws or otherwise usurp them will be punished by an initial fine of V$150,000, on their second offense, they will be sent to a reform school (ooc: reducation camp) to serve out a term of hard labor and reform education as 'subversives' and on the thired offense, will be executed with the guillotine. Those who illegally immigrate will be ejected once, with a warning, detained for 90 days and released for a second time, and shot on the third. Those who smuggle illegals will be summarily executed, so will drug dealers.
The Real ALM
22-02-2005, 18:54
bump for questions, comments........anybody?

I was inspired by FC and VE, regarding some of those laws. However, a lot of them have been modified to suit my own tastes.