Malkyer
08-12-2005, 01:58
OOC: Time to shake things up a bit...Poll in a few.
(AP) - James Kilroy, a leader among the Progressive Party MPs, has issued a vote of no confidence in the Conservative-dominated government of Malkyer yesterday during a regular session of Parliament. The vote, and subsequent call for immediate elections, arose during a debate over the government's slow and ultimately ineffective reaction to the seizure of the Malkyeri embassy in Istanbul during the attempted coup by the military earlier this year. While many thought the events in Istanbul to be out of the government's control, and despite the fact that the embassy personnel and guards were largely unharmed, it is obvious that some have not moved past this incident.
A significant faction of the Conservative Party under Howard Mannerheim has voiced support for Kilroy's proposal. Mannerheim's faction of several dozen Parliamentarians officially broke relations with the Conservative leadership late last night, forming a new "Liberal Party." The Party's manifesto includes a declared commitment to increasing Malkyer's stature in the global community, and stimulating the economy, recovering from years of stagnation under the Conservative Party.
Prime Minister Zachary Harrison has announced the formation of the new Liberal Party to be little more than the "childish whining of a few disaffected individuals," even though the Conservative Party's chances for continued Parliamentary dominance seem greatly reduced.
His Majesty's Government, with the strong urging of Emperor Alexei himself, has validated the call for elections, which are to take place by the end of the month. Alexei has stated that no matter which party may emerge victorious, the Imperial Commonwealth will maintain its current international obligations and duties.
The Emperor has not made any electoral preference known, but there are rumors that his younger brother, Prince Matthew, may be leaning toward the Liberal Party. It is a well-known fact that Matthew disagreed with the Conservative Party's policy toward the Khailfah al Musilmeen during and immediately following the attempted coup d'etat.
OOC: A quick rundown of the candidates for Prime Minister, and their parties. The poll won't have any effect on the outcome, but I would like to see where international opinion lies.
Zachary Harrison, Conservative. Harrison has experience in government, and has been Prime Minister for the past ten years, giving him the somewhat dubious distinction of serving under three sovereigns (Queen Angela, Emperor Dayan, and Emperor Alexei). He fits well the mold of the Conservative Party. A strong proponent of lassiez-faire economics, low taxes, strong national defense, and traditional Protestant values, Harrison is a popular politician.
James Kilroy, Progressive. Kilroy has even longer experience in politics than his Conservative opponent, having served as Minister of Commerce under King Layman II, the grandfather of the current Emperor, and as Leader of the Opposition since the election of Zachary Harrison. After this electoral defeat, the Liberal Party moved to the left, and has embraced an agenda filled with social programs and public works: higher taxes on the wealthy, state-funded medicine and education, increased international aid, and reduced military spending.
Howard Mannerheim, Liberal. Mannerheim is a relative newcomer to the political arena, but is generally considered a good man, even by his political adversaries. The Liberal Party's agenda is essentially the same as the Conservative Party, though with a stronger emphasis on international intervention and reduced federalism in the government.
Donovan O'Brien, Socialist. O'Brien is the oldest politician running in the election, and has been the leader of the Socialist Party for nearly twenty-five years. An ardent supporter of the state, O'Brien has repeatedly stated his intentions to nationalize all industry and reduce private enterprise.
Victor Ronalds, Libertarian. Ronalds, like Mannerheim, is a newcomer to politics, and has not had time to make many enemies. The Libertarian Party is exactly what its name suggests. The only forceful proposition in the Libertarian platform is the desire to dissolve the monarchy, or, failing that, remove all tangible power and make the throne a purely symbolic position.
(AP) - James Kilroy, a leader among the Progressive Party MPs, has issued a vote of no confidence in the Conservative-dominated government of Malkyer yesterday during a regular session of Parliament. The vote, and subsequent call for immediate elections, arose during a debate over the government's slow and ultimately ineffective reaction to the seizure of the Malkyeri embassy in Istanbul during the attempted coup by the military earlier this year. While many thought the events in Istanbul to be out of the government's control, and despite the fact that the embassy personnel and guards were largely unharmed, it is obvious that some have not moved past this incident.
A significant faction of the Conservative Party under Howard Mannerheim has voiced support for Kilroy's proposal. Mannerheim's faction of several dozen Parliamentarians officially broke relations with the Conservative leadership late last night, forming a new "Liberal Party." The Party's manifesto includes a declared commitment to increasing Malkyer's stature in the global community, and stimulating the economy, recovering from years of stagnation under the Conservative Party.
Prime Minister Zachary Harrison has announced the formation of the new Liberal Party to be little more than the "childish whining of a few disaffected individuals," even though the Conservative Party's chances for continued Parliamentary dominance seem greatly reduced.
His Majesty's Government, with the strong urging of Emperor Alexei himself, has validated the call for elections, which are to take place by the end of the month. Alexei has stated that no matter which party may emerge victorious, the Imperial Commonwealth will maintain its current international obligations and duties.
The Emperor has not made any electoral preference known, but there are rumors that his younger brother, Prince Matthew, may be leaning toward the Liberal Party. It is a well-known fact that Matthew disagreed with the Conservative Party's policy toward the Khailfah al Musilmeen during and immediately following the attempted coup d'etat.
OOC: A quick rundown of the candidates for Prime Minister, and their parties. The poll won't have any effect on the outcome, but I would like to see where international opinion lies.
Zachary Harrison, Conservative. Harrison has experience in government, and has been Prime Minister for the past ten years, giving him the somewhat dubious distinction of serving under three sovereigns (Queen Angela, Emperor Dayan, and Emperor Alexei). He fits well the mold of the Conservative Party. A strong proponent of lassiez-faire economics, low taxes, strong national defense, and traditional Protestant values, Harrison is a popular politician.
James Kilroy, Progressive. Kilroy has even longer experience in politics than his Conservative opponent, having served as Minister of Commerce under King Layman II, the grandfather of the current Emperor, and as Leader of the Opposition since the election of Zachary Harrison. After this electoral defeat, the Liberal Party moved to the left, and has embraced an agenda filled with social programs and public works: higher taxes on the wealthy, state-funded medicine and education, increased international aid, and reduced military spending.
Howard Mannerheim, Liberal. Mannerheim is a relative newcomer to the political arena, but is generally considered a good man, even by his political adversaries. The Liberal Party's agenda is essentially the same as the Conservative Party, though with a stronger emphasis on international intervention and reduced federalism in the government.
Donovan O'Brien, Socialist. O'Brien is the oldest politician running in the election, and has been the leader of the Socialist Party for nearly twenty-five years. An ardent supporter of the state, O'Brien has repeatedly stated his intentions to nationalize all industry and reduce private enterprise.
Victor Ronalds, Libertarian. Ronalds, like Mannerheim, is a newcomer to politics, and has not had time to make many enemies. The Libertarian Party is exactly what its name suggests. The only forceful proposition in the Libertarian platform is the desire to dissolve the monarchy, or, failing that, remove all tangible power and make the throne a purely symbolic position.