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Under pressure from both Liberal and Moderate Groups President Bush has decide to adopt a
plan to reduce the number of troops in Iraq.By the end of the year the number of troops will
be reduced to 30,000, and 6 months after that all American troops will have left Iraq. Bush
was quoted as saying, "It is time the Iraqis looked to their own freedom. We have given them
democracy and our job their is now finished." The troops leaving Iraq will eventually be
redeployed in the Pacific in South Korea and other US bases.

In other news, a bill has been introduced in congress to scrap social security and instead use
the money to start paying off the national
debt. The congressman gave as his reason, "Social security was doing very little for seniors
and would have run out of money in the future anyways, and national debt is a major concern
for this country, so the funding from this outdated system can begin to lessen the huge
national debt." This bill will of course face stiff opposition from senior advocate groups
although there was a surprising amount of support for it. Also yet another bill was
introduced today that would require stricter mpg ratings for all new cars, fund research
into alternative fuel sources, and reduce our dependence on foreign by starting to adopt
alternative fuel sources. Reasons given by the congressman were that the US was too
vulnerable on foreign oil, so the US needed to break their dependency on oil. This bill will
likely have much support from democrats, but because of the republican's hold on congress it
will also need the support of moderate republicans.

Private:
To Chief of Staff

Increase the alert level of all troops in the Pacific and make sure they are at full readiness.

OOC: On one hand. I think you should stick to what would really happen in US policy. But, on the other hand as long as it's plausible economically and militarily, I feel you have free reign. As much as I think what you said will never happen, go right ahead with it.

Please see my thread for a response type of thing.

The US has announced that it will be sending peacekeeping troops into Haiti to restore order. This is in response to the flight of the late Haitian President after he was overthrown. No real government has yet arisen, and the US is going into to provide safe elections to decide the new government.

To China: The US does not want to start a war with China, but will not allow any overly agressive moves towards sovereign nations.

To Russia: The US supports the CIS since maybe this will provide more stability in this region and stop black market trading of nuclear weapons from the former USSR. Though, the US wants to be sure that nations entering the CIS are doing so willingly not being "persuaded" by Russian troops on their borders. Also, the US is somewhat curious about unlimited terms for the presidency.

OOC: Right now I'm working on rebuilding the USSR, but it will remain largely free-market for now. Eventually, we will probably start a conflict that will cause WW3. Also, remember that events in the real world after 8 February don't necessarily happen here. IE: Cheney might not have shot anyone.

Fidel Castro dies!
Fidel Castro has died after ruling Cuba for 47 years. His brother, Raul Castro, has control of the armed forces and was the expected succesor, but US forces have moved in to Cuba to ensure that free elections bring in the next government. The Cuban Army numbers about 60,000 soldiers, but resistance so far has been light as many people seem glad, since this will mean the end of the US trade embargo.

Also, the US has announced possible plans for an American League of Nations(ALN) in response to the EU and CIS. Membership would be voluntary, and all member nations would keep their independence. The benefits for all members would be reduced trade tariffs, freer movement of goods and people within member nations, a common currency, mutual military protection pacts, economic aid, and a pooling of scientific research(OOC: i might be forgetting a few things, but it will be somewhat like the EU). All northern and southern american nations can enter if a vote in their country favors membership. A vote in Haiti is going on right now and Cuba will probably have a vote on it once order there is restored. Other nations in northern and southern america will likely have votes about entering it soon.

Also, the bill about cutting social security and the bill about reducing foreign oil dependency have passed with slim margins and will soon be put into affect. The pullout of Iraq also goes well as now a little less than 30,000 troops remain there. Some of the troops there went to Cuba, and some have gone to various bases in the Pacific.

The liberation of Cuba goes well as Cuban forces are mainly using outdated Soviet weapons and their supplies are beginning to run low, since the US has imposed a blockade on the country. Most of the big pockets of resistance have been crushed, though there are still some remaining Cuban forces in the mountains. Cuban citizens seem overall happy about the change, having been denied many modern Western goods for many years. Raul Castro has not yet been captured, but he will probably be captured soon because the US blockade of the island leaves him with no where to go. Minimal US casualties have been encountered so far.

With elections yesterday Haiti has voted in a new president and also voted to join the ALN along with the US. The Dominican Republic, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, are currently holding elections about joining the ALN and there is talk of impending votes in other countries.

In the US, the military has started a new recruiting campaign in schools across the country, and the military's budget has been increased to ensure the safety of the ALN. Much of the new money will go towards new developmental military technology including some spacecraft. NASA has also announced long-term plans for a permanent station on the moon for research, and increased space flights. This will require lots of funding, but there is talk about getting the private sector involved in spaceflight to help with this.

OOC: I'll reply here...you're controlling Cuba a bit too much. It isn't exactly a minor country and most people are content with Cuba and life there isn't that bad...

IC: The Kremlin has denounced the invasion of Cuba and asks the US to allow Cuba to run its course. The US must stop interfering with other nation's affairs. If the US does not leave Cuba in 36 hours, there will be consequences.

OOC: I'll reply here...you're controlling Cuba a bit too much. It isn't exactly a minor country and most people are content with Cuba and life there isn't that bad...

IC: The Kremlin has denounced the invasion of Cuba and asks the US to allow Cuba to run its course. The US must stop interfering with other nation's affairs. If the US does not leave Cuba in 36 hours, there will be consequences.
OOC: i sent a reply in your thread, but also Bush doesn't seem to care much about the freedom's of other countries, i.e. Iraq, Afghanistan...

In response to aggressive moves by Russia and China, US forces are put on full alert. Naval forces are patroling from Pearl Harbor, and all leaves have been cancelled. The US says it will step down if Russia and China also step down. Once again the US says to Russia and China that they may send troops to Cuba to monitor free elections there. Though, any agressive moves will provoke a response. The US does not want a war, but it will defend itself. In response to China readying its missiles, the US has done the same.

OOC: it probably would not be the best idea to have a nuclear war, though, as that would ruin all our countries.

OOC:I will be creating a thread entitled "Cuban Crisis" for the remainder of this conflict...unless it starts WW3.

Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Panama have all voted to join the ALN, and Jamaica and El Salvador are currently holding elections about membership. The US will began help modernizing all member nations of the ALN and give them economic and financial aid.Also, a new policy of the ALN will be to stop traficking of illegal narcotics in member nations.

In the US the national debt is actually shrinking for the first time in a while. The military is still on full alert, although there is hope that the "Cuban crisis" can be resolved diplomatically.

OOC: Just a note, you may want to look up on Wikipedia the stance's of other nations in the Americas towards the US before you join them to the ALN. Especially, South American countries such as Venezuela(which would not join unless Chavez is deposed or a moderate were elected) and Chile.

OOC: i know, i probably won't have too many more big countries join the ALN for a while, these just seemed like the countries most likely to join.

OOC: Indeed. Btw, El Salvadore uses American currency already and many other countries accept it as legal tender: Haiti is one such nation.

As a diplomatic solution about Cuba seems to be unlikely(to say the least) US military forces will be put on full readiness. Any Russian or Chinese forces in US territory, ALN territory or non-peacekeeping forces in Cuba will be considered as a declaration of war, and the US will respond to such a move with full force. Though, as the US would prefer not to go to war, once more Russia and China are asked to accept the US's terms.

President Bush has announced that US military forces will be standing down from full readiness as soon as Russia and China remove their forces from near US borders and agree to the attend the special meeting of the UN. He said that the US never wanted war with Russia and China and was only readying its military forces in response to aggressive moves by Russia and China.

Jamaica and El Salvador have voted to join the ALN. Thus, the current members are: US, Haiti, Mexico, El Salvador, Jamaica, The Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Panama. The US will be providing aid to all ALN members to help get their economies going, and hopes the trade benefits of the ALN will help this also.

Russia is in the process of pulling their military back. They never really left, they were just being loaded onto ships and prepared. All naval forces are returning to their previous assignments.

President Bush announced earlier today that he is going to increase the budget of nuclear fusion power research. He says that he is doing this since nuclear fusion power would have almost unlimited fuel, no emissions, hardly any nuclear waste compared to nuclear fission, and would provide enormous amounts of power. Bush hopes that this extra funding will help to obtain nuclear fusion as a source of energy in the future.

OOC: I know this is something that Bush probably wouldn't do, but I think it needed to be done. Also, I know that nuclear fusion won't become a source of energy for quite a while, so don't expect me to have it by tommorrow or even five years in this timeline.

OOC: I am so beating you to fusion capabilities. The Fusion Race is on! (It will be discovered sometime around 2015-2020.) Also, you have an election to run since it is now 2008. Go with whatever you want. Hilary vs. Condi...Kerry vs. Jeb...Edwards vs. Cheney...

SECRET IC:

France would like to join in solidarity with the USA in opposing the general assimilation of EAP countries, and furthermore the unification of the CIS and the EAP states [ooc: it's not right politically, economically, statistically, logically, and for the sake of every nation's right to exist independently and with self-determination]. This is something that we believe is one of the many things that joins our nations in common cause.

OOC: I think the US would be able to at least gain fusion power as soon as Russia. Also, on the 1st page of the main thread it says it's 2007, but I will work under the assumption that it's 2008.

IC: In breaking news, Fiscal Republicans have broken off from the Christian Right to join the Libertarian party. This move comes after much criticism of the Republican Party since many of its policies have failed. This move creates for the first time in a while in the US a three-party race for the presidency. Democrats likely have the most support now with Libertarians and Republicans fighting for second place. The Democratic candidate for president is Hilary Clinton, the Republican candidate for president is John McCain and the Libertarian candidate is Dick Cheney.

OOC: I think the US would be able to at least gain fusion power as soon as Russia. Also, on the 1st page of the main thread it says it's 2007, but I will work under the assumption that it's 2008.

IC: In breaking news, Fiscal Republicans have broken off from the Christian Right to join the Libertarian party. This move comes after much criticism of the Republican Party since many of its policies have failed. This move creates for the first time in a while in the US a three-party race for the presidency. Democrats likely have the most support now with Libertarians and Republicans fighting for second place. The Democratic candidate for president is Hilary Clinton, the Republican candidate for president is John McCain and the Libertarian candidate is Dick Cheney.

[ooc: hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!! :D]

SECRET IC:

France would like to join in solidarity with the USA in opposing the general assimilation of EAP countries, and furthermore the unification of the CIS and the EAP states [ooc: it's not right politically, economically, statistically, logically, and for the sake of every nation's right to exist independently and with self-determination]. This is something that we believe is one of the many things that joins our nations in common cause.
Secret IC to France: The US agrees with France about this issue. This would put the two most powerful un-democratic countries together. Maybe the ALN and EU could join forces although this would set up perfectly for World War 3. Just look at the bloc map to see what a threat the CIS is.

[ooc: hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!! :D]
OOC: I know. It's great isn't it.

Secret IC to France: The US agrees with France about this issue. This would put the two most powerful un-democratic countries together. Maybe the ALN and EU could join forces although this would set up perfectly for World War 3.

Secret IC:

This would honestly be more helpful if the other EU nations were willing to give us support...but France will not make any open declarations until the deed is done. If the CIS is this giant conglomerate of Russia/China combined in one state, we will not allow it; by any means, we will fight it [and being French, probably lose too...].

And we know that you're lookinig at this, Russian FSB agent [pulls him aside and slits his throat...].

Sorry for the interruption. Spies are a hard thing to get by...

We sincerely hope that the United States will consider gathering international consensus against the CIS, considering that it is in no one's interest to leave such a powerful state to topple the balance [while we hold firm to the belief that power may shift to Asia in the near future, we vehemently oppose its radical shift in foundational structure of the world]. As of a result of these proceedings, we will encourage our EU allies not to offer concessions of trade and military vehicles to China or any EAP and CIS nation until this has resolved.

"Agent 0018 Kharsikov?"
{pause}
"Kharsikov? Do you copy."
{pause}
"KHARSIKOV!"

"Sir, a report cam in that he's been killed, possibly by a street gang or drug cartel."

"Oh well. There is always another to take his place."

OOC: McCain should be a libertarian and Cheney a Republican in that scenario. No way McCain would be with the religious right.

OOC: Uhoh... I sense a policy change is coming.

"Agent 0018 Kharsikov?"
{pause}
"Kharsikov? Do you copy."
{pause}
"KHARSIKOV!"

"Sir, a report cam in that he's been killed, possibly by a street gang or drug cartel."

"Oh well. There is always another to take his place."


LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

That was pure brilliance

To: President Bush
From: President Băsescu (of Romania)

Greetings President Bush, the RBA would like to invite you and your wife to our Martisor festival this year. The holiday is to celebrate the beginning of the New Year and the beginning of spring. We hope that you are able to attend.

In addition to the festival The RBA would also like to inquire as to the purchase of the contract to the XM8 Rifle, This rifle which your military did not seem fit to accept appears to be one that would fit ours perfectly. We are open to negotiation on this deal.

Best of luck in this election year.


President Traian Băsescu
Prime Minister Călin Popescu



"Agent 0018 Kharsikov?"
{pause}
"Kharsikov? Do you copy."
{pause}
"KHARSIKOV!"

"Sir, a report cam in that he's been killed, possibly by a street gang or drug cartel."

"Oh well. There is always another to take his place."
/ooc I almost choked on my glass of water when I read that. LOL/ooc

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

That was pure brilliance
OOC: Ah, you picked up on the James Bond thing. Interesting though is that I've never seen a full Bond movie...I think I've seen part of "The World is not...", but I'm not sure if that is the one though...I should watch Bond movies though.

OOC: Ah, you picked up on the James Bond thing. Interesting though is that I've never seen a full Bond movie...I think I've seen part of "The World is not...", but I'm not sure if that is the one though...I should watch Bond movies though.

[ooc: you're talking about Zukovski?]

[ooc: you're talking about Zukovski?]
OOC: Hmmm? well I know in some bond movie...Goldfinger, I think, he says "Even if you kill me, 008 will take my place."...something like that. I just thought it would be appropriate and funny.

OOC: Hmmm? well I know in some bond movie...Goldfinger, I think, he says "Even if you kill me, 008 will take my place."...something like that. I just thought it would be appropriate and funny.

I don't know either...I just laughed...and yes, that is Goldfinger, the classic scene with a laser ready to burn Bond in half :cool:

To: President Bush
From: President Băsescu (of Romania)

Greetings President Bush, the RBA would like to invite you and your wife to our Martisor festival this year. The holiday is to celebrate the beginning of the New Year and the beginning of spring. We hope that you are able to attend.

In addition to the festival The RBA would also like to inquire as to the purchase of the contract to the XM8 Rifle, This rifle which your military did not seem fit to accept appears to be one that would fit ours perfectly. We are open to negotiation on this deal.

Best of luck in this election year.


Prime Minister Călin Popescu



/ooc I almost choked on my glass of water when I read that. LOL/ooc
To: President Băsescu
From: President Bush

My wife and I would be happy to attend your Martisor festival this year to help foster better relations with Romania. Also the US would be happy to sell the contract for the XM8 rifle to Romania for a reasonable price as long as Romania promises not to show any of the designs to any country currently a member of the CIS.

CBS News Broadcast:

"Results from the elections today have just begun coming in, and so far it looks like as expected the Democrats have the lead. People have lost faith in the Republican Party after it split, and after its long time in power with not much to show. The Libertarians so far are in second with a pretty comfortable lead over the Republicans.Therefore, it looks like for the first time ever that the Libertarians will be a party to be reckoned with. This is partly because they lead for about a third of the seats in the house and because the Democrats only hold a plurality. Thus, the Democrats will need to get some Libertarians or Republicans to vote for any bill they try to pass. In the presidential race it looks like Hilary Clinton will win with a comfortable margin. Though, one must remember that not all the votes have come in yet so these results could change. We will have another statement about the election after all the results come in."

OOC: McCain should be a libertarian and Cheney a Republican in that scenario. No way McCain would be with the religious right.
OOC: Yeah maybe, although I don't plan on having either of them winning so it won't really matter.

Hello, I just found this thread as I was clicking the issues away for a puppet, then I see Sel Appa (I think I did something with you) and No Taxes (Turtledove). So can someone point me to the nearest Recruitment Thread.....

OOC: The main thread for this rp is here: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=467830
You can pick any country that's open and after you do that just post your N/D thread(assuming you want to rp).

CBS News Broadcast:

"The final results from the election have come in. Hilary Clinton received 264 electoral votes, John McCain received 136, and Dick Cheney received 138. Thus, Hilary had the most, though she came up just short of the 270 needed to be elected president. The vote then went to congress where Hilary was voted in as president-elect. She is expected to make her inaugural speech soon. The Democrats received 40 seats in the senate, the Libertarians received 35 seats, and the Republicans received 25 seats in the senate. In the House of Representatives the Democrats received 180 seats, the Libertarians received 140 seats, and the Republicans received 115 seats. This creates a new factor in congress, since one party does not have the majority alone, but would have to form a coalition to get a bill to pass."

To: President Bush
From: President Băsescu (of Romania)

Sense the Martisor festival has unfortunatly passed us for this year, perhaps you would be interested in celebrating the New Year with us.

/Secret IC
As we would be required to manufacture the rifles ourselves we would be willing to purchase the contract for 10 MIL(USD). This price is of course open to negotiation. We would agree to not sell the design to any CIS states.

President-Elect Hilary Clinton’s Inaugural Speech:

“Thank you Americans, all of you, for electing me as president, we have some changes coming, some big changes and I hope that I can help the US move into the future. I will start with the changes coming on the domestic front. First of all, I hope to get rid of the tax cuts that the former President Bush introduced, since these only benefit the wealthy. Indeed I hope to roll back a number of tax cuts for the wealthy to lessen the huge deficit that Bush created. Education is another thing that needs to be improved. The current state of public education in the US is not very good, and if we want the US to move into the future the children must be well educated.

Also, the US needs to begin looking more into alternative energy sources such as fusion power and hydrogen fuel-cell cars. Oil will not last forever and hydrogen is plentiful. If fusion power could be discovered it would bring uncounted amounts of money into the US and that is why I will try to pass legislation for a 50 million dollar prize for the first research group to create a stable fusion reaction that can be used in a power plant. These types of power plants would create huge amounts of power, no emissions, and very little radioactive waste compared to nuclear fission. With this type of power it would also be much easier to create hydrogen fuel for cars.

On the topic of future technologies I also plan to expand the budget of NASA. There are many other resources in our solar system that can be used. Long-term plans for NASA include a newer and more numerous shuttle fleet, a possible moon research station and probes in the Asteroid Belt to look for possible resources there. Also, I will press NASA to have manned flights to Mars as there are still many unknown things on that planet.

In the international front there are also many issues that the US must face. One of these issues is the crisis in the Darfur Region of Sudan. The human rights of the people there are being violated, and I will continue to support legislation in the UN to deal with the crisis there. Also, there is the crisis closer to home, in South America, between Venezuela and Brazil. I will do my best to ensure a peaceful resolution to the problem down there, and I hope that UN will vote soon on the matter of whether or not to send UN peacekeeping forces to Brazil and Venezuela. Also, I will continue to support Greece in their conflict with Albania. The current troops in that area will remain there for the time being, and I may increase the number of US troops there if the conflict show signs of heating up.

The US will continue giving aid to member states of the ALN that require help getting their economies going. Any nation may join the ALN as long as it respects the rights of its people. I would also like to welcome the two newest members of the ALN: Canada and Israel. Hopefully the ALN can continue enriching all member countries.

With all these policies in mind, I hope that the US and the ALN will prosper during my term as president. Let us move into the future!”

To: President Bush
From: President Băsescu (of Romania)

Sense the Martisor festival has unfortunatly passed us for this year, perhaps you would be interested in celebrating the New Year with us.

/Secret IC
As we would be required to manufacture the rifles ourselves we would be willing to purchase the contract for 10 MIL(USD). This price is of course open to negotiation. We would agree to not sell the design to any CIS states.
TO President Băsescu:
From President Bush:
We would also be happy in celebrating the New Year with y'all.

Secret IC: If Romania agrees not to sell or give the design to any CIS states then the US would be happy to sell the design of the rifles for 15 million (USD).

We congratulate President-elect Clinton in her victory in the US elections. We hope that her next four years [and perhaps beyond] will be constructive and good for our relations.

PM Villepin

IC note.

Argentina has placed an order with Fairchild Republic Co. to purchase a number of A-10 Thunder Bolt II (Warthog) aircraft. The number is initially 70, with an additional 120 over the next two years. The contract will be for $1.8 billion USD.

Further, Argentina will contract Grumman Co. for 112 F-14 Tomcats. (An estimated 44 were built, but never purchased by the US Navy due to the new F/A-18) for a total of $2.23 billion USD.

As part of a standing contract for M113A3 and M113A2 APCs, Argentina will place another order for an additional 400 of each type, a deal worth around $40 million USD.

(OOC: I have a little quiestion, my nation is the Islamic Federation, which includes, Afganistan, do you still hold troops in my nation... please say no.)

From: RBA
To: President Bush
We look forward to your visit (ooc tomorrow sound good for a meeting?)

/Secret IC
15 MIL (USD) is an acceptable price.

The Dutch ambassador to the USA:
On behalf of Queen Beatrix and Prime-minister van de Laan of the Netherlands, I would like to congratulate President-elect Hillary Clinton. We hope to continue our bountiful cooperation, [which should not be a problem with all these women leading countries suddenly]

Israel hopes that the President continues the friendly and close relations with Israel.

Israel also thanks Bush and his administration for their hard work these past 8 years. You have dealt with some of the toughest issues that ever faced the US, and we congratulate on what we view as a fantastic job.

__________

OOC: This isn't me... it's Israel.

Russia congratulates Mrs. Clinton's return to the White House as president and also applauds the US for electing it's first female president. We hope to continue to work with the US in space and in the world.

OOC: Interesting coincidence we had similar plans for space. I had actually thought of everything I posted myself this weekend. Also, please read my post on the main thread about the Fusion Race.

PM Ehud Olmert wishes to have a summit with President Clinton sometime next week if possible, especially to discuss Iran and the Greece/Albania crisis.

From: RBA
To: President Bush
We look forward to your visit (ooc tomorrow sound good for a meeting?)

/Secret IC
15 MIL (USD) is an acceptable price.
OOC: sounds good

Secret IC:
Good then, we will send the designs for the rifle to Romania this week as soon as the money is wired.

Israel hopes that the President continues the friendly and close relations with Israel.

Israel also thanks Bush and his administration for their hard work these past 8 years. You have dealt with some of the toughest issues that ever faced the US, and we congratulate on what we view as a fantastic job.

__________

OOC: This isn't me... it's Israel.
President Clinton would like to assure Israel that the US will continue to support it as the US's ally.

PM Ehud Olmert wishes to have a summit with President Clinton sometime next week if possible, especially to discuss Iran and the Greece/Albania crisis.
President Clinton agrees to attend a summit with PM Ehud Olmert sometime soon.

(OOC: I have a little quiestion, my nation is the Islamic Federation, which includes, Afganistan, do you still hold troops in my nation... please say no.)
OOC: Yes, all US troops have left Iraq and Afghanistan by now.

President Clinton has announced that since the UN resolution about the Darfur Region of Sudan has passed that the US will be sending troops to join the UN peacekeeping forces. She applauds the UN for doing something about the crisis and hopes that there will be a vote about the Brazil-Venezuela conflict soon.

/ooc later then I was intending...

/IC
On the eve of this new year We, the People of RBA are more then happy to greet the President of the United States, George W Bush to our country.

*The Prime Minister hands the President a briefcase*

This is the Itenerary for tonights Gala, We hope the events stand up to your country's standards.

/secret Itenerary and a money transfer notice.

President Clinton announced earlier today that the US will be supporting France's proposal to implement sanctions against Australia, Brazil and Venezuela. She also said that the US would favor extending these sanctions over Argentina also, in light of their recent aggression against Australia.

/IC
To: President Clinton
From: President Victor Alexandru- CBSS

We have heard through our sources that the United States is or was in the process of building working Rail weapons. We would like to inquire as to the cost of these weapons and if plans or schematics for them might be avaliable for purchase. This new technology would aid us not only on the defensive front but on the domestic as the rail technology can be used in our reasearch labs.
Thank you.

/IC
To: President Clinton
From: President Victor Alexandru- CBSS

We have heard through our sources that the United States is or was in the process of building working Rail weapons. We would like to inquire as to the cost of these weapons and if plans or schematics for them might be avaliable for purchase. This new technology would aid us not only on the defensive front but on the domestic as the rail technology can be used in our reasearch labs.
Thank you.
OOC: wtf are rail weaopons?

/ooc here ya go ^.^
Link 1 (http://www.scripters.be/archives/000043.php)
Link 2 (http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_RailGuns,,00.html)

Its future tech.. and due to the year that we are in its only 2 years off. good time to start investing.

Iran would like to aproach the U.S. on the subject of rebuilding our old economic ties. Iran would like to rebuild what the U.S. once had, an economic friendship worth billions to both nations. Lately Iran has toned down its anti-western propaganda to a point where it is nonexistant, we do not wish to be viewed as a threat in the world anymore. We would like to open up Iran to American investment and trade much like things once were.

/ooc here ya go ^.^
Link 1 (http://www.scripters.be/archives/000043.php)
Link 2 (http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_RailGuns,,00.html)

Its future tech.. and due to the year that we are in its only 2 years off. good time to start investing.
OOC: Oh damn shit! Those are frickin awesome! Russia is so going to start developing those.

Iran would like to aproach the U.S. on the subject of rebuilding our old economic ties. Iran would like to rebuild what the U.S. once had, an economic friendship worth billions to both nations. Lately Iran has toned down its anti-western propaganda to a point where it is nonexistant, we do not wish to be viewed as a threat in the world anymore. We would like to open up Iran to American investment and trade much like things once were.
OOC: Very unrealistic. I would have a moderate elected first. Ahmadinejad would never place nice with the US and the US would never go along.

/IC
To: President Clinton
From: President Victor Alexandru- CBSS

We have heard through our sources that the United States is or was in the process of building working Rail weapons. We would like to inquire as to the cost of these weapons and if plans or schematics for them might be avaliable for purchase. This new technology would aid us not only on the defensive front but on the domestic as the rail technology can be used in our reasearch labs.
Thank you.
To: President Victor Alexandru
From: President Clinton

The US is currently researching rail gun weapons, though the US would prefer to sell the CBSS completed rail gun weapons, rather than the technology for them. The US will not be selling rail gun technology to any country for a while, since we would prefer to have a monopoly on the technology, so the CBSS may order a specific amount of rail guns for maybe $15 million each(negotiable) and when they are completed, the US will ship them to the CBSS.

To President Clinton
From PM Ehud Olmert

May we meet in summit sometime this week to discuss policy... and some business/information that I must take up with you?

_________________________________

OOC:

You can start the thread if you want, if not then I will.

To: President Victor Alexandru
From: President Clinton

The US is currently researching rail gun weapons, though the US would prefer to sell the CBSS completed rail gun weapons, rather than the technology for them. The US will not be selling rail gun technology to any country for a while, since we would prefer to have a monopoly on the technology, so the CBSS may order a specific amount of rail guns for maybe $15 million each(negotiable) and when they are completed, the US will ship them to the CBSS.
Russia assures the US that its monopoly won't last long.

To President Clinton
From PM Ehud Olmert

May we meet in summit sometime this week to discuss policy... and some business/information that I must take up with you?

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OOC:

You can start the thread if you want, if not then I will.
OOC: I'll start the thread and put the link in Israel's thread.

OOC: cool.

President Clinton's State of the Union Address:

“After a year being in office as President of the United States, this country continues to move into the future. Many new technologies are being researched such as hydrogen fuel-celled cars, nuclear fusion power sources, and integrated power systems (ips) which are compact power sources that could provide 10 times the power of conventional gas turbine/ generator system. The US currently has the technology for hydrogen cars, but the problem will be replacing the entire existing oil infrastructure with hydrogen infrastructure. The current projection is that hydrogen cars will become widely available on the market and cheap enough for the average American by the year 2020. Gasoline-powered cars are expected to be fully phased out by the year 2030, except for a few exceptions. No country currently has the technology for nuclear fusion, though many countries are researching it including the US, Russia, and the EU. Whichever country discovers it first will have a major advantage over other countries and would stand to make lots of money and power from it. This is why I have increased the budget of nuclear fusion research, so that a future generation will get the returns from it. IPS power sources not only would be able to provide large amounts of power in compact space, but would also help power new weapons that would help defend the US. These new weapons would comprise the beginning of a shift away from gunpowder-based weapons towards weapons using magnetic energy systems. One example of this would be a rail gun weapon that would use magnetic fields to propel a projectile farther and faster than conventional weapons. The Navy is expected to start adopting these weapons by the year 2011.

On the domestic front, the national debt is shrinking for the first time in years, which means that your children will not be debt slaves to foreign debt-holders all over the world. With an increased nation wide budget public education in the US has increased immeasurably. Test scores of children around the US show that children are much better educated than even a few years ago. The deficit has also been shrinking with the rolling back of the tax cuts for the wealthy, and it is now easier to get the funding for the kinds of projects the US needs.

Also, the US is doing some exciting things in space. With its budget increased, NASA has been able to do many things. A newer updated shuttle that could take men to the moon again is planned to be built by the year 2012. Many robotic probes are also in the works to explore the solar system and to see if the asteroid belt contains any useful resources that could be utilized. NASA also plans to have men land on Mars sometime around the year 2025. A new fleet of shuttles is supposed to come out in that year also which would help with the mission. NASA has also expressed interest in creating a US space station one day out in the asteroid belt, to base mining missions from it. Though, NASA has said that that project will take out a while and have not given out a definite date for its completion. NASA would also like a permanent research station on the moon someday. The military also has plans for space to help protect this country’s interests. Military spaceships are planned that would be somewhat like shuttles, but be more maneuverable and have weapons on them. The IPS power sources that I mentioned earlier could help to give these new spaceships laser weapons.

There are also many things on the international front that need the full attention of the US. The US continues to support the legislation introduced in the UN by France to impose sanctions on the countries of Brazil, Venezuela, and Australia. I will also support sending UN peacekeeping troops to Brazil and Venezuela to stabilize the region. The US also still supports a diplomatic resolution to the conflict between Greece and Albania and it looks like hopefully that will happen. Soon, I’ll be meeting the PM of Israel in a summit to talk about all of these issues and more.

The US continues to prosper and grow as a country and as a member of the ALN and I wish you all a good night.”

OOC: Oh damn shit! Those are frickin awesome!
OOC: I'll say.:D

OOC: I know the US always violates international treaties (even those it started), but I don't think weapons are allowed in space.

Mexico offically withdraws from the ALN and condemns US action in Cuba. Mexico must stand with our Latino brothers.

OOC: I know the US always violates international treaties (even those it started), but I don't think weapons are allowed in space.
OOC: I tried to search for a treaty saying that on like the UN website, but I couldn't find one so I'm going to work under the assumption that there isn't such a treaty until one is found or unless you say otherwise, plus like you said the US always violates international treaties. Maybe we could make a treaty to ban weapons from space. Though, for now I guess I'll put a halt on weapons in space until you decide what we're going to do about them.

OOC: I think I read somewhere space is for peaceful use only. It might have been just an idea, not an actual treaty or UN resolution. I will look into it though.

The Republicans have gained much favor as getting a bill passed that prevented 50 major corporations from outsourcing to China. Polls have placed approval of the Republican Party now at 58%, up from 40% two months ago. The Senate Minority Leader had this to say,
"It is impossible for the United States to take an isolationist role in the world. That being said, it is extremely dangerous for us to continue to outsource to China."

In other news, thousands of people, supported by the Chinese Government protested in China over the bill, saying things like, "Down with American Imperialism," and such.

The Republicans have gained much favor as getting a bill passed that prevented 50 major corporations from outsourcing to China. Polls have placed approval of the Republican Party now at 58%, up from 40% two months ago. The Senate Minority Leader had this to say,
"It is impossible for the United States to take an isolationist role in the world. That being said, it is extremely dangerous for us to continue to outsource to China."

In other news, thousands of people, supported by the Chinese Government protested in China over the bill, saying things like, "Down with American Imperialism," and such.
THIS IS A CLOSED RP! D'aaaaaaaaaaag!

THIS IS A CLOSED RP! D'aaaaaaaaaaag!
I'm sorry. I didn't know.

If those are the terms of sale then we would like to purchase one rail gun prototype for testing and to decide if we would like to purchase more in the future. the 15 Million will be transfered to the US bank as we speek.
President Victor Alexandru

If those are the terms of sale then we would like to purchase one rail gun prototype for testing and to decide if we would like to purchase more in the future. the 15 Million will be transfered to the US bank as we speek.
President Victor Alexandru
OOC: Two weeks(RL) before they are fully available and even then, the US won't sell for a few years.

OOC: I tried to search for a treaty saying that on like the UN website, but I couldn't find one so I'm going to work under the assumption that there isn't such a treaty until one is found or unless you say otherwise, plus like you said the US always violates international treaties. Maybe we could make a treaty to ban weapons from space. Though, for now I guess I'll put a halt on weapons in space until you decide what we're going to do about them.

http://www.unoosa.org/oosa/OOSA/oosa.html

http://www.unoosa.org/oosa/SpaceLaw/gares/html/gares_14_1472.html
RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

1472 (XIV). International co-operation in the peaceful uses of outer space

A

The General Assembly,

Recognizing the common interest of mankind as a whole in furthering the peaceful use of outer space,

Believing that the exploration and use of outer space should be only for the betterment of mankind and to the benefit of States irrespective of the stage of their economic or scientific development,

Desiring to avoid the extension of present national rivalries into this new field,

Recognizing the great importance of international cooperation in the exploration and exploitation of outer space for peaceful purposes,

Noting the continuing programmes of scientific cooperation in the exploration of outer space being undertaken by the international scientific community,

Believing also that the United Nations should pro- mote international co-operation in the peaceful uses of outer space,

1. Establishes a Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, consisting of Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechoslovakia, France, Hungary, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Sweden, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the United Arab Republic, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America, whose members will serve for the years 1960 and 1961, and requests the Committee:

(a) To review, as appropriate, the area of international co-operation, and to study practical and feasible means for giving effect to programmes in the peaceful uses of outer space which could appropriately be undertaken under United Nations auspices, including, inter alia:

(i) Assistance for the continuation on a permanent basis of the research on outer space carried on within the framework of the International Geophysical Year;

(ii) Organization of the mutual exchange and dissemination of information on outer space research;

(iii) Encouragement of national research programmes for the study of outer space, and the rendering of all possible assistance and help towards their realization;

(b) To study the nature of legal problems which may arise from the exploration of outer space;

2. Requests the Committee to submit reports on its activities to the subsequent sessions of the General Assembly.

856th plenary meeting,
12 December 1959.

B

The General Assembly,

Noting with satisfaction the successes of great significance to mankind that have been attained in the exploration of outer space in the form of the recent launching of artificial earth satellites and space rockets,

Attaching great importance to a broad development of international co-operation in the peaceful uses of outer space in the interests of the development of science and the improvement of the well-being of peoples,

1. Decides to convene in 1960 or 1961, under the auspices of the United Nations, an international scientific conference of interested Members of the United Nations and members of the specialized agencies for the exchange of experience in the peaceful uses of outer space;

2. Requests the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, established in resolution A above, in consultation with the Secretary-General and in co-operation with the appropriate specialized agencies, to work out proposals with regard to the convening of such a conference;

3. Requests the Secretary-General, in accordance with the conclusions of the Committee, to make the necessary organizational arrangements for holding the conference.


856th plenary meeting,
12 December 1959

Considering that the USA was a signatory of this resolution, I doubt that they would forgo it, especially since the reason for this resolution was to counter the Soviet launch of Sputnik...

OOC: Two weeks(RL) before they are fully available and even then, the US won't sell for a few years.

you make a good point.. perhaps we will just do our own research on this topic.

Secret IC to USA...
From Israel

"Please pay close attention to this message (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=471911), and please reply there. Thank you."

OOC:
Yes, I believe Naktan has the proper document. Though this is still in effect today. Don't forget the danger of putting weapons in space. If people started doing this, nuclear satellites would become a problem, if one shall blow it up an EMP blast would be possible if it detonated the warhead. Or it could be used to surprise bombard a nation. Even worse would be the risk of exploding on the rocket on the way up, which will plague humanity.

(this is why throwing are radioactive waste into the sun is not a good idea...)

OOC: I just read about the EMP thing. If you blow a nuke in space...all nearby satellites are shut down and part of the land where the bomb blew above will lose all electronics and their storage. You could say an EMP is worse than a nuke.

(this is why throwing are radioactive waste into the sun is not a good idea...)
People actually want to do that? Genii...;)

[ooc: you watched goldeneye...didn't you? :p]

[ooc: you watched goldeneye...didn't you? :p]

I think that's a fair assumption....don't let Australia do that to the USA! We'd steal the entire GDP worth and all the wired account info and destroy any evidence of it! Oh wait....we just destroyed proof of the transfer and it doesn't count....NOOOOOES! Oh ya....it'd be relayed back to you anyways...so you'd be owned if you tried that (which hacking an entire nation is not possible anyways).

OOC: Hacking wars...interesting idea.

As part of the previously announced military modernization and expansion program, the government of Japan would like to inquire about the possible purchase of as many as 208 F/A-22A aircraft over the next eight years, for a total price of $25 billion. In return, the Japanese government will commit to purchasing 112 Boeing P-8A MMA patrol aircraft over the next eight years (cost of $20 billion) to replace its fleet of P-3C Orions, this being in lieu of the indigenous P-X project.
Additionally, the Air Self Defense Force would like to request an additional eight Boeing 767 AWACS aircraft for $4 billion, as well as 10 Northrop-Grummann Hawkeye 2000 aircraft for $2 billion. It has also been requested that 18 Boeing C-17A aircraft be delivered ($3 billion); and finally, there is a request for 20 Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules aircraft, along with 10 lengthened C-130J-30 units ($3 billion).
The Maritime Self Defense force also desires to procure AEGIS and related systems for a further 8 air defense destroyers, valued at $2 billion

This translates to total contracts for $58 billion dollars over the next eight years.


OOC: The sale of F/A-22s to Japan is already being considered, and everything short of the AWACS request is based on previous or existing requirements (Japan has been working on 44 new cargo aircraft and 80 new maritime patrol aircraft, and would certainly buy the F/A-22s if offered).

OOC: Isn't it against Japan's Constitution to do what you are doing?

[ooc:It is against the Constitution...

Article 9]

only if he were to spend over 1% of his budget in military items

OOC: It actually is against the constitution (at least as you're looking at it), but the Japanese government is a bit funny, and has a way of winging things like this. And of course, just like the US, the Japanese can modify their constitution, which I do intend to do.

However, it's no more against the constitution than the existence of the Self Defense Forces to begin with. There's an unwritten rule that says defense spending cannot exceed 1% of the GDP, but nowhere is this officially stated. This has nothing to do with procurement specifically, just the whole budget. And besides, $58 billion over 8 years equals $7.25 billion a year. That's not even that big a chunk of the ~$55 billion defense budget.


Besides, either way, this is a heck of a lot more realistic than the US abolishing welfare or Australia invading Somalia. I'm a lot lower on liberties than a lot of us have been.

Edit: modified based on the results of some more digging

[ooc: To wing it means that you're building a force and not calling it the Army...literally...]

SIC: How would the US support action against Australia for their invasion of Somalia?

Greetings, The Royal Saudi Army has been operating the M1A2 Abrams Tank since 1993, and have found it to fit our needs. The purpose of this is to enquire about upgrading the M1A2 by fitting of the TUSK(Tank Urban Survival Kit) upgrades to our fleet of M1A2's. We have looked into it, and found it to be an interesting acheivement and considered how it would increase our tanks leathality and abilities in combat. A quick reply would be greatly appreciated.

http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/uploads/large/OCPA-2005-03-09-165522.jpg

Message to the Government of the United States of America:
We invite you to help develop our recources and increase our position in the global ecconomic communitiy

Although the Republic of Italy is a Level 2 Participant in the F-35 Program, we would like to purchase the rights to licence build the F35/C and the F35/B when they become available next year (2011). We eagerly await your response.

To the government of the US, cc to Lockheed Martin -
Thailand wishes to join the F-35 project as a Level Three Participant; we can contribute six billion baht (฿6,000,000,000; equivalent to $200 million US) and flight-test facilities in our nation for development. We look forward to helping with the project, and hope to acquire production rights to build 120 F-35As in the future.
Sincerely,
HM Phumiphon Adunyadet of Thailand