Mauvasia
15-05-2006, 20:57
[OOC: An interesting idea for an RP I had; I wanted to see what the reactions would be.]
Mauvasians vote to restore monarchy
Ancestor of Filipe Luis II selected as first King
by JAN MIYAKO
In a nation-wide poll conducted Friday last, Mauvasian citizens overwhelmingly voted to restore the position of monarch and the royal family in the Mauvasian government.
The proposal, which was submitted by Senator Jean DeLac (C), marked an important further step in the increasing traditionalism growing in Mauvasian culture; while it grants the King and his family little power besides presence at important state functions and other diplomatic matters, its success is a sign of the ever-increasing sense of nationalism and pride Mauvasian citisens are feeling.
Political commentator Sir Nelson Blake was "shocked" at the new development.
"This is a sharp reversal of the increasing liberalisation of Mauvasian ideas during the past fifty years," Sir Blake said in a personal interview. He suggested that Mauvasia's "recent [self]-establishment on the international community" and her people's learning of certain over-liberalised cultures where drug abuse and promiscuity run rampant has served as a "cautionary tale".
Over 60% of voters were in favour of recreating the position of Monarch, of which 80% identified themselves as Conservative or an affiliated party. Voter turnout is estimated at approximately 83% in Mauvasia proper and 50-70% in the territories and colonies.
Croix Daniel Sivimar, one of six surviving descendants of King Filipe Luis II, who reigned from 1757 to 1779 and is one of the best-loved monarchs in Mauvasian history, was chosen to be Mauvasia's thirtieth king, and thirty-third monarchial head of state. He was not available for comment. His coronation is to occur on Thursday; heads of state from around the world are invited. •
Mauvasians vote to restore monarchy
Ancestor of Filipe Luis II selected as first King
by JAN MIYAKO
In a nation-wide poll conducted Friday last, Mauvasian citizens overwhelmingly voted to restore the position of monarch and the royal family in the Mauvasian government.
The proposal, which was submitted by Senator Jean DeLac (C), marked an important further step in the increasing traditionalism growing in Mauvasian culture; while it grants the King and his family little power besides presence at important state functions and other diplomatic matters, its success is a sign of the ever-increasing sense of nationalism and pride Mauvasian citisens are feeling.
Political commentator Sir Nelson Blake was "shocked" at the new development.
"This is a sharp reversal of the increasing liberalisation of Mauvasian ideas during the past fifty years," Sir Blake said in a personal interview. He suggested that Mauvasia's "recent [self]-establishment on the international community" and her people's learning of certain over-liberalised cultures where drug abuse and promiscuity run rampant has served as a "cautionary tale".
Over 60% of voters were in favour of recreating the position of Monarch, of which 80% identified themselves as Conservative or an affiliated party. Voter turnout is estimated at approximately 83% in Mauvasia proper and 50-70% in the territories and colonies.
Croix Daniel Sivimar, one of six surviving descendants of King Filipe Luis II, who reigned from 1757 to 1779 and is one of the best-loved monarchs in Mauvasian history, was chosen to be Mauvasia's thirtieth king, and thirty-third monarchial head of state. He was not available for comment. His coronation is to occur on Thursday; heads of state from around the world are invited. •