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Villian Announces Plans For Nuclear Expansion
Opposition to Villian Growing

ViZion City, ViZion — Today, President Villian has announced plans to expand ViZion's nuclear prowlness by adding another 14,000 nuclear ICBM's over the next five years, as well as increase military spending. This comes just a day after a ViZionarian nuclear submarine was reported to have gone rogue.

Opposition has been growing against President Villian and his far-right administation. The lead JN Congressman, Terrol Amberg, however, has sided with Villians plans to expand the nuclear stock-pile, as he is very pro-military. This is a rare sight, as just a day before, Mr. Amberg was criticizing the President over his stance on free-speech, something President Villian has been trying to restrict.

This nuclear expansion and military funding plan calls for a mind-boggling $1.1 trillion USD, something that could gut the wallets of tax-payers. However, with recent happenings, the citizens of ViZion may call to have Villian recalled from office. The latest VNB Poll shows the Presidents approval rating has dropped from his high of 74.4% just six months ago to only 41.2% today. His approval rating looks to continue to drop.

The ViZionarian military has come under fire due to recent allogations of brutality against POW's, as well as security issues. The nuclear submarine is the second nuclear naval vessal to have gone rogue in the past two years. The last time was a nuclear destroyer that was finally taken down.

Expect the Congress to make their official decision on this sometime in the next month - that is, if 40 million eligable voters do not call for a nation-wide vote on this, in which it would require 68% of vote-eligable tax-payers to veto the plan in order to stop in it its tracks.

“Well, it looks like our ViZionary friends are taking an odd step towards nuclear buildup…I would’ve thought they were above that.” Said Dr. Darius Wellington, Minister of Foreign Affairs (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/Spectrechris/george.jpg), slightly irritated by the news report from ViZion.”

“I don’t believe we should criticize”, said Minister of Intelligence Victor Tonhuac. (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/Spectrechris/timothydalton.jpg) “Project O...”

“Let’s talk about the issue at hand. How are we going to respond to this issue?” Premier Quetzalcoatl Nochtli (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/Spectrechris/randy_castillo.jpg) interupted, desperately trying to change the subject of the conversation.

Vice Premier Coyotepec Xoxoctic (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/Spectrechris/Zedillo.jpg) said, “Alright, we should make an official response. I’ll be willing to do the Press Conference, ok?”

Surprised, the Premier said, “Sure. Any reason in particular?”

Sighing, the Vice Premier said, “I think it’s time I take a larger role. I haven’t been able to do much since the car accident. That was a year ago, I want to make sure that the world knows that I’m still alive.”

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An attractive young rising star in the Aztec journalism field appeared on the television screen in front of the Grand Union Hall, where the office of the Administrative Branch of the government was located. “I’m Maria Santos-Ixtapia of La Compania Media Azteca in front of the Grand Union Chambers. The Vice-Premier of the Aztec National League, Coyotepec Xoxoctic is making a speech regarding the recent announcement of ViZion aspiring to add to their nuclear inventory.”

The Vice Premier looked up to the crowd of media personnel and gentry. He was able to find Maria very easily, she was identifiable because of her looks, but, because she had no mercy on politicians, regardless of their political affiliation.

“People of the world, it’s no secret that Aztlan and ViZion are good friends in these dangerous times. We believe that our allies are extremely valuable, and it is unfortunate when we have to disagree. However, this recent plan to expand their nuclear inventory has the people of Aztlan most concerned.

Nuclear weapons are by far one of the most destructive weapons ever created, and thus, are one of the greatest threats to all life on our planet. Granted, we live in a world with WMDs, and while we believe it would be of great benefit to the world if a high-profile nation like ViZion would abandon nuclear development programs, such as we have, we realize that is unlikely. However, we encourage our friends in ViZion to stop this unnecessary build-up. To put it straight, you already have enough power to destroy the world many times over, how much more power do you really need?

I can only implore our friends to take the lead and back away from this dangerous route. Although lucrative, the benefits from this endeavor are far outweighed by the benefits. Thank you.”

The Vice Premier turned away, with reporters shouting to ask questions. Dr. Wellington, who was standing next to the Vice-Premier walked up to the podium set on the stairs to the Grand Union Hall and said “Any questions will be answered in the media room of the Grand Union Hall in fifteen minutes. Until then, please hold your questions.”

Maria looked to her camera and began speaking, “In short, it appears that the ANL disapproves of these most recent actions of the increasingly rightist-wing regime in ViZion, but isn’t going to take a drastic stand. It should be noted that if the nation was Belem or the Generic Empire, the government would probably be on the verge of declaring war. Until I have more answers from the Vice Premier, this is Maria Santos-Ixtapia for…”

President Villian stood by the television, watching the report from the ANL. "Bah, I tell you, greenies know nothing of what this will do for ViZion." he said. "Sir, they ARE our allies. Do you think we should at least CONSIDER their request? After all, it is very true what the reporter said. If we were..." Mr. Nickles, one of Villian's advisers, was cut off.
"Oh, shut up. No. We will proceed. We must proceed. We must make this statement to the world. We are ViZion, afterall. If we show our weakness on THIS issue, then the world will see we are soft, we bend easy. And we do NOT." he said, getting worked up. "I'm going to address the world about ANL's request."

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The President stood at his gleaming wooden podium, complete with the Presidential seal on the front. The room, all so often filled with reporters, was abuzz with life. Reporters clammered over eachother in a hurry to get to their spots.

After several minutes, most reporters were in their spots. It was time to begin. The President put his hand in the air, signalling for the Press to quiet down, and they did so, unusually quickly. Even Villian was rather suprised at this.

So be began. Ladies and gentlemen, people of the world, members of the press, and leaders of Xirnium and her gracious allies. I am speaking to you as the leader of the free world, champion of human rights, and saviour of the enslaved.

There were a few reserved snickers in the crowd at that note, but he continued without looking at their direction.

You have heard about our plans for a large-scale expansion of our nuclear stockpile, adding 14,000 ICBM's. We are also planning on adding more to our funding of the Military, something that must be done to improve the current issues we deal with today in this grave world.

Our allies in Aztlan have requested that we reconsider this move, and even have requested that we completely shut down our nuclear weapon stockpile. Our answer? We are staying strong and steadfast on our plans, and infact, we are speeding up the plans to do this in three years instead of five.

We believe this is for the betterment of ViZion, and indeed the free world! This is a dangerous world we reside in - an inferno one could call it. They say sinners will go to hell, but hell is right across the border in many nations.

We cannot stand for this. ViZion's plans are to safeguard our people, so assure the safety of the free world, and to bring down the hellish nations that remain opposed to the free world!

Today is a great day. Today, our nuclear stockpile will begin growing. The funding to the military will be greatly increased. And those who oppose ViZion and the rest of the free world should begin to worry, as their time in nearing an end!

ViZion will remain steadfast in its plans. Three years, 14,000 new nuclear ICBM's, and a military funding that will double in size. I say this to my people, and to the citizens of the free world - YOU ARE SAFE! YOU NEED NOT FEAR! THE OPPRESSORS WILL BE BROUGHT DOWN! And to those still living in the hellish world of oppression, I say this to you - You have my promise, ViZion's promise, that you, your family, your friends, your children, your grandchildren, and many a generation following will be free - FOREVER!

To those who oppose our move to continue expanding our nuclear stockpile - if you don't like it, get over it. We will continue this regardless. And to those who oppose ViZion and the free world - I give you this. Stand down your military, and it will be swift and painless for you. If you do not, however, then we promise you a long, and VERY painful end. Either way, your people will be free, your military crushed, your country overrun with freedom, and your own death.

Thank you.

With that, President Villian exited the stage as the entire room jumped up to try and catch him, try to ask him questions. But he was gone.