Tartarystan
23-07-2007, 23:15
Zakchin Broadcasting Network
This is Tsakhiagiin Bagabandi from Zakchin Broadcasting Network, broadcasting from the capital of the Republic of Zakchinstan, Oiratia, back from our commercial break.
Stuff is brewing in our neighboring country of Tartarystan. The Emperor of the Tartars is dead. After the untimely death of Tulgi II or Tulgi Sereri, the Tartary parliament recently convened to announce his successor. Four different individuals asserted their claims to the throne and Parliament is supposed to assess which individual they believe would be the most effective for the nation. ZBN will provide you with a quick summary of each new emperor.
Abdulcemil Sereri
The posterboy of the Altaic aristocracy. Well-bred, handsome, proud, arrogant, and very disdainful of the militarist middle-class. Enjoys enormous popularity from the aristocracy and is the projected winner seeing as the Tartar aristocracy has a monopoly on the right to vote. His platform emphasizes both his noble blood and upbringing and appealed highly to the aristocracy. Many analysts believe Abdulcemil represents the status quo of continuation of the agrarian state of society and the monarchy. Is highly opposed to industry. He has successfully cultivated the image of a shining knight in armor and of paternal dominance and is seen that way by many of the aristocracy who believe him to be a return to older times. Some have criticized as a chauvunist pig with despotic tendencies. A strong believer in aristocratic paternalism.
Nogai Sereri
The brother of Abdeulcemil Sereri. He is not very different from his brother in most regards. Coming from the same background and the same family, Nogai, embarking on an even higher-class education than his brother, acquired a strong distaste for the Tartary military. His position primarily focuses on eroding the power of the military, a position also very popular among the aristocracy. His high-class and intellectualism has endeared him among both the academia and the well-educated aristocracy. He argues that more effort be put into education along with smaller numbers of people attending in order to propagate even greater thinkers. He was valedictorian in Tartarystan's most prestigious university. Some have criticized him as an intellectual snob. His image in Tartarystan is one primarily one of sophistication, intelligence, and intellectual strength.
Sibeoci Sereri
Cousin to both Nogai and Abdulcemil. He is one of the most reserved candidates of the succession election. He is often known for his almost legendary androgyny, an androgyny so profound, that a recent survey that almost ninety percent of foreigners who knew nothing about Tartarystan mistook him for female when shown an image. Despite his lack of charisma and the fact that he has never actually achieved anything major in his life before like the other three candidates, he is enormously popular among the military and the rest of the middle class for his sympathy toward the same middle class. He as a candidate, drew great support for being one of the only two that supported extension of human and political rights to the middle classes (this being his primarily issue in contrast to the other candidate who viewed liberalization as a secondary issue), and the only one who argues for such projects such as public education, public health, public welfare, and other social projects. His benign nature and support for social justice and human rights, along with a generally positive outlook on the military, forced him to be enormously popular among the middle class, a class almost completely comprised of those in the military. However, these groups enjoy almost no representation in parliament. However, many believe his submissive, dependent, and slow nature is inappropriate for an emperor and criticize him for it. An image that has been cultivated is one of the maternal benevolence and compassion.
Möngke Sereri
Cousin to all three, but is closer to related to Abdulcemil and Nogai than he is to Sibeoci. He is the currently King of Tungustan and hopes to become Emperor of all of Tartarystan. His claim of legitimacy is the strongest among all four, but he is unpopular with the aristocracy because of his campaign's focus on religion, the aristocracy historically being the least religious section in society after the underclass. Though there has never been an openly nonreligious emperor, no emperor in history has championed religion as strongly as he does. He was a highly respected clergyman before his succession as King of Tungustan. His support mostly comes from Tartars neither involved in the aristocracy or military, a group that enjoys almost no political representation in the aristocrat dominated parliament. His support for the liberalization of society and the extension of human rights to the middle class has brought him great popularity. He has often been criticized for accused immoral behavior uncontigent with his position. The image he has cultivated is one of a pious and moral man.
For an opinion on all four, we asked five different individuals on their opinion. Their names have been withheld, but their occupations and social positions have been revealed.
"It can be no contest. The only choice can be Abdulcemil. He is the only one who can lead this country back on the path where the rabble won't overwhelm us. He will protect the best and the integrity of our power and property." - Unnamed Aristocrat
"I've made up my mind. Nogai is simply the best choice for a future Tartarystan. He has the interests for us true intellectuals and other superiors. We have been held back too long by the unintellectual and inferior segments of society such as the military. It is time to go forward with Nogai." - Unnamed student (probably of noble birth)
"I am a father of ten and as a full-time soldier, I work hard but I'm still worried about my children. I think the aristocrats are just screwing our kids over to stuff their own pockets. This is ridiculous, my children should go to school, my children should be able to see a doctor, and my children damn deserve to live in a world where they can grow up and be free. I'm behind Sibeoci the whole damn way." - Unnamed soldier (it is notable to note that the average Altaic family has six to twelve children.)
"I've always thought of myself as a pious man. I really am worried about the moral decay of Tartarystan and our continued tolerance of heresy. I am fully assured that Mongke is the best choice for a better tomorrow. We are a Holy Empire and we should act like it!" - Unnamed merchant
"None of these candidates are acceptable. All of these racist fools ignore the plight of the Oriental people in Tartarystan. We can't vote, we can't own property; we can't even go to school. We're not even allowed to have more than one child per family. We might as well be slaves. The entire monarchial system is corrupt and should be overthrown. Violently if needed. A true people's republic is our goal!" - Oriental farmer (To note, Tartar society is comprised of two racial groups, the majority Orientals and the minority Altaics. The Altaic group is politically, economically, and militarily dominant and imposes a state policy of discrimination and segregation that makes apartheid pale in comparison.)
This is Tsakhiagiin Bagabandi from Zakchin Broadcasting Network, broadcasting from the capital of the Republic of Zakchinstan, Oiratia, back from our commercial break.
Stuff is brewing in our neighboring country of Tartarystan. The Emperor of the Tartars is dead. After the untimely death of Tulgi II or Tulgi Sereri, the Tartary parliament recently convened to announce his successor. Four different individuals asserted their claims to the throne and Parliament is supposed to assess which individual they believe would be the most effective for the nation. ZBN will provide you with a quick summary of each new emperor.
Abdulcemil Sereri
The posterboy of the Altaic aristocracy. Well-bred, handsome, proud, arrogant, and very disdainful of the militarist middle-class. Enjoys enormous popularity from the aristocracy and is the projected winner seeing as the Tartar aristocracy has a monopoly on the right to vote. His platform emphasizes both his noble blood and upbringing and appealed highly to the aristocracy. Many analysts believe Abdulcemil represents the status quo of continuation of the agrarian state of society and the monarchy. Is highly opposed to industry. He has successfully cultivated the image of a shining knight in armor and of paternal dominance and is seen that way by many of the aristocracy who believe him to be a return to older times. Some have criticized as a chauvunist pig with despotic tendencies. A strong believer in aristocratic paternalism.
Nogai Sereri
The brother of Abdeulcemil Sereri. He is not very different from his brother in most regards. Coming from the same background and the same family, Nogai, embarking on an even higher-class education than his brother, acquired a strong distaste for the Tartary military. His position primarily focuses on eroding the power of the military, a position also very popular among the aristocracy. His high-class and intellectualism has endeared him among both the academia and the well-educated aristocracy. He argues that more effort be put into education along with smaller numbers of people attending in order to propagate even greater thinkers. He was valedictorian in Tartarystan's most prestigious university. Some have criticized him as an intellectual snob. His image in Tartarystan is one primarily one of sophistication, intelligence, and intellectual strength.
Sibeoci Sereri
Cousin to both Nogai and Abdulcemil. He is one of the most reserved candidates of the succession election. He is often known for his almost legendary androgyny, an androgyny so profound, that a recent survey that almost ninety percent of foreigners who knew nothing about Tartarystan mistook him for female when shown an image. Despite his lack of charisma and the fact that he has never actually achieved anything major in his life before like the other three candidates, he is enormously popular among the military and the rest of the middle class for his sympathy toward the same middle class. He as a candidate, drew great support for being one of the only two that supported extension of human and political rights to the middle classes (this being his primarily issue in contrast to the other candidate who viewed liberalization as a secondary issue), and the only one who argues for such projects such as public education, public health, public welfare, and other social projects. His benign nature and support for social justice and human rights, along with a generally positive outlook on the military, forced him to be enormously popular among the middle class, a class almost completely comprised of those in the military. However, these groups enjoy almost no representation in parliament. However, many believe his submissive, dependent, and slow nature is inappropriate for an emperor and criticize him for it. An image that has been cultivated is one of the maternal benevolence and compassion.
Möngke Sereri
Cousin to all three, but is closer to related to Abdulcemil and Nogai than he is to Sibeoci. He is the currently King of Tungustan and hopes to become Emperor of all of Tartarystan. His claim of legitimacy is the strongest among all four, but he is unpopular with the aristocracy because of his campaign's focus on religion, the aristocracy historically being the least religious section in society after the underclass. Though there has never been an openly nonreligious emperor, no emperor in history has championed religion as strongly as he does. He was a highly respected clergyman before his succession as King of Tungustan. His support mostly comes from Tartars neither involved in the aristocracy or military, a group that enjoys almost no political representation in the aristocrat dominated parliament. His support for the liberalization of society and the extension of human rights to the middle class has brought him great popularity. He has often been criticized for accused immoral behavior uncontigent with his position. The image he has cultivated is one of a pious and moral man.
For an opinion on all four, we asked five different individuals on their opinion. Their names have been withheld, but their occupations and social positions have been revealed.
"It can be no contest. The only choice can be Abdulcemil. He is the only one who can lead this country back on the path where the rabble won't overwhelm us. He will protect the best and the integrity of our power and property." - Unnamed Aristocrat
"I've made up my mind. Nogai is simply the best choice for a future Tartarystan. He has the interests for us true intellectuals and other superiors. We have been held back too long by the unintellectual and inferior segments of society such as the military. It is time to go forward with Nogai." - Unnamed student (probably of noble birth)
"I am a father of ten and as a full-time soldier, I work hard but I'm still worried about my children. I think the aristocrats are just screwing our kids over to stuff their own pockets. This is ridiculous, my children should go to school, my children should be able to see a doctor, and my children damn deserve to live in a world where they can grow up and be free. I'm behind Sibeoci the whole damn way." - Unnamed soldier (it is notable to note that the average Altaic family has six to twelve children.)
"I've always thought of myself as a pious man. I really am worried about the moral decay of Tartarystan and our continued tolerance of heresy. I am fully assured that Mongke is the best choice for a better tomorrow. We are a Holy Empire and we should act like it!" - Unnamed merchant
"None of these candidates are acceptable. All of these racist fools ignore the plight of the Oriental people in Tartarystan. We can't vote, we can't own property; we can't even go to school. We're not even allowed to have more than one child per family. We might as well be slaves. The entire monarchial system is corrupt and should be overthrown. Violently if needed. A true people's republic is our goal!" - Oriental farmer (To note, Tartar society is comprised of two racial groups, the majority Orientals and the minority Altaics. The Altaic group is politically, economically, and militarily dominant and imposes a state policy of discrimination and segregation that makes apartheid pale in comparison.)