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OOC: Baisically, this is a “get to know you” press conference. It is broadcasted throughout New Brittonia and to foreign nations

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Image of Prime Minister Jacob Crouch


“Grettings to New Brittonia, the world, especially to the world. I am Jacob Crouch, Prime Minister of the United Socialist States of New Brittonia, of the Communist Party. This is the first ever broadcast that I have made as Prime Minister of the United Socialist States of New Brittonia, that has been broadcast overseas, so I believe that this should be a thoroughly engaging discussion on New Brittonian foreign policy.

The United Socialist States of New Brittonia, since its founding in 1952, has been a neutral nation in all aspects of its foreign policy. We are a neutral non-belligerent, meaning that we do not attack anyone. We do not wage any such pre-emptive wars, nor do we join in any international military alliances, which lead to many of the great wars of this century. We are neutral in all global wars, which places the United Socialist States in a interesting position. We are a true neutral mediator, our forces are impartial peacekeepers, our Ministry of Foreign relations, a massive aid organization, and that puts us at the pivotal edge in foreign affairs, a complete aid nation.

I believe that, under my head of the New Brittonian government, we can see a although not an end to wars, I believe that the human costs can be dramatically lowered. In this new cabinet, which, unlike previous ones in this decade, I intend to last in here for the long run.

Although we are a neutral nation, New Brittonia has used troops in peacekeeping operations and aiding in national disasters. I intend on keeping it that way, however, I am supportive of having much more deployments than there previously are. Still, our troops will be impartial peacekeepers, and our primary aim is to aid civilians, which will still be number one on my priorities, as many nations tend to forget the plight of civilians in armed conflicts.

In this cabinet, I will lead the New Brittonian Communist party, and New Brittonia itself to strength. We will be a leader, in the humanitarian sphere, of world politics, and that, is what Darryl Patrick and the founders would have intended for.

Thank you.

I am willing to take questions.”


OOC: RP a journalist asking a question, please.

The Prime Minister said,

"Are there any questions for me? This conference is specific to foreign broadcasters and foreign journalists..."

A young man stood up and said, "Mr. Prime Minister, Jim Rollands, Beatus Weakly Times. With all this focus on foreign affairs, so speculate that your own people may be left in the clutch, with little to no government support, what do you have to say about that?"

A young man stood up and said, "Mr. Prime Minister, Jim Rollands, Beatus Weakly Times. With all this focus on foreign affairs, so speculate that your own people may be left in the clutch, with little to no government support, what do you have to say about that?"

Prime Minister Jacob Crouch said,
"My own people may be left in the clutch? I am confused on what you mean, can you clarify that for me?"

Mr Prime Minister, I'm Jim Hargrove from KBS News. My question to you today is two parts. One, with a nation as neutral as yours, do you feel that, should any nation declare war on you, that you would find yourself without many allies to come to your aid? Secondly, the United States of Kinstantia is currently seeking out to make allies across the globe, and have you been contacted by our government about becoming an ally with us?

Prime Minister Jacob Crouch said,
"My own people may be left in the clutch? I am confused on what you mean, can you clarify that for me?"

"Well, with the massive amount of funding going to foreign aide, might your people be neglected when it comes to government spending?"

The Prime Minister replied,
"No, we have not received such a request, although we will reject it. The United Socialist States is not going to enter any military alliances, due to our neutrality policy.

We are confident in our military's strength, and we are confident that no nation would intend to invade us, as we are not only militarily strong, but are diplomatically too. We do not enter military conflicts, we do not take any sides, no are we an aggressing party. We are considered a neutral non-belligerent. There would be no reason, aside oughtright imperialism, to invade New Brittonia."

"Well, with the massive amount of funding going to foreign aide, might your people be neglected when it comes to government spending?"

The Prime Minister clarified,

"Well, this is a foreign policy speeech. I can talk about my domestic policy, the quality of the Brittonian education, low unemployment, This is not the time, nor the place for discussion o domestic policy, so I would find it unwise to discuss it here."

"I would like to inquire as to how you intend to remain neutral while distributing peacekeeping forces in different areas of conflict. Surely you don't plan on taking on both parties at once and demanding a cease-fire? I know of several nations who would wage war on you for just the principal of the thing. You could make enemies with this policy," a DT news correspondant asked.

The Prime Minister clarified,

"Well, this is a foreign policy speeech. I can talk about my domestic policy, the quality of the Brittonian education, low unemployment, This is not the time, nor the place for discussion o domestic policy, so I would find it unwise to discuss it here."

"You seem to be getting a little defensive, Mr. Prime Minister. We've also noted a large amount of money going to welfare. What do you have to say to that?"

"I would like to inquire as to how you intend to remain neutral while distributing peacekeeping forces in different areas of conflict. Surely you don't plan on taking on both parties at once and demanding a cease-fire? I know of several nations who would wage war on you for just the principal of the thing. You could make enemies with this policy," a DT news correspondant asked.

"The idea of New Brittonian peacekeepers", the Prime Minister said, "Is not to enforce a ceasefire, but to protect civilians. Our objective is to keep civilians safe, and aid those refugees.

The problem is that, when a military conflict occurs, we are neutral. We do not pay attention to who started what, we look at one thing, civilians. Who is being displaced, and other things.

Yes, the term peacekeepers is a broad term, perhaps inappropriate for the situation. I, and several other ministers, such as the great Minister of National Service, Sir Peter Jackson, like to use the term 'protectors'. Of course, the nations involved have to approve of the use of New Brittonian troops, as New Brittonia cannot impose its own will on other natgons. We are not in for regime change, we are not creating a 'Coalition of the Willing', our society is against that.

I could tell you the ideal Brittonian situation, but that would take too much time."

"You seem to be getting a little defensive, Mr. Prime Minister. We've also noted a large amount of money going to welfare. What do you have to say to that?"

"Well, that seems to be good. After all, it is the position of the Communist Party of the United Socialist States of New Brittonia to help the poor, the discouraged, the downtrodden parts of society.

Of course, you have to take the term 'Communist' in its broadest sense. There is no Communist menace in New Brittonia, we've sold much of the nationalized industries, and yes, people can practice their religion in public, so we're not like some other nations."

"Well, that seems to be good. After all, it is the position of the Communist Party of the United Socialist States of New Brittonia to help the poor, the discouraged, the downtrodden parts of society.

Of course, you have to take the term 'Communist' in its broadest sense. There is no Communist menace in New Brittonia, we've sold much of the nationalized industries, and yes, people can practice their religion in public, so we're not like some other nations."

"I see. On the topic of religion, is your nation in the habit of persecuting religious people?"

Prime Minister Crouch paused for a minute, to make sure if what the man said was real, and said,

"No... absolutely not. I am an Atheist, however my two predecessors, Mohammed Javaid and David Flower were deeply religious, Mohammed was a Muslim and David was Lutheran.

The late Prime Minister Flower was the one who allowed, in 1997, as his first act as Chief Communard of the Communist Party of New Brittonia, permitted religious people to join the Party.

We have freedom of religion, it is in the Constitution, the same one that mandates our neutrality.

We respect peoples' religious beliefs and, although most Brittonians are Atheist, there are rather large religious minorities in this nation."

OOC: I might get to bed soon.. just saying

"Mr. President, since your country is nuetral, can you send aid to opressed countries?"

Prime Minister Crouch paused for a minute, to make sure if what the man said was real, and said,

"No... absolutely not. I am an Atheist, however my two predecessors, Mohammed Javaid and David Flower were deeply religious, Mohammed was a Muslim and David was Lutheran.

The late Prime Minister Flower was the one who allowed, in 1997, as his first act as Chief Communard of the Communist Party of New Brittonia, permitted religious people to join the Party.

We have freedom of religion, it is in the Constitution, the same one that mandates our neutrality.

We respect peoples' religious beliefs and, although most Brittonians are Atheist, there are rather large religious minorities in this nation."

OOC: I might get to bed soon.. just saying

"Of course, let me rephrase the question. Do you punish people who persecute others based on they're religion?"

"Mr. President, since your country is nuetral, can you send aid to opressed countries?"

The Prime Minister said,
"New Brittonia delivers large amounts of foreign aid, humanitarian and developmental. We do aid civilians in their times of need, which is why we created the Diplomatic Service Corps. Of course, it depends on the time and situation."

"Of course, let me rephrase the question. Do you punish people who persecute others based on they're religion?"

"Well, yes. That's called discrimination, and depending on where you go in the Unite Socialist States, and how severe the punishment is, it is punishable by a fifteen thousand Euro fine, to fifteen years imprisonment, depending on the region and the size of the punishment."

"Well, yes. That's called discrimination, and depending on where you go in the Unite Socialist States, and how severe the punishment is, it is punishable by a fifteen thousand Euro fine, to fifteen years imprisonment, depending on the region and the size of the punishment."

"Would you say the prevention, of that crime, and the prosecution of the offenders are a top priorities for your government? and what would you consider of higher priority?"

"Of course prevention and the prosecution of those who discriminate, on religious lines, of course discrimination based on gender, race, national origin, or sexual orientation, and yes, fighting discrimination is a priority for our government."

Mr. Prime Minister, Jim Hargrove again, KBS News. The people of Kinstantia are very big on civil and political rights. We applaud your efforts to make sure that every person is free in your nation. Does your government grant the same rights to homosexual marriages that they would grant to heterosexual marriages?

"Of course prevention and the prosecution of those who discriminate, on religious lines, of course discrimination based on gender, race, national origin, or sexual orientation, and yes, fighting discrimination is a priority for our government."

"But, you can't admit that taxes in your nation are not outrageously high, can you?"

Mr. Prime Minister, Jim Hargrove again, KBS News. The people of Kinstantia are very big on civil and political rights. We applaud your efforts to make sure that every person is free in your nation. Does your government grant the same rights to homosexual marriages that they would grant to heterosexual marriages?

"Yes.", the Prime Minister said, "We have legalized same sex marriage in 1981, and, so far,

"But, you can't admit that taxes in your nation are not outrageously high, can you?"

"Well, one could say it, however, they are dramatically lower than when they previously were, and have remained somewhat stable."

"Well, one could say it, however, they are dramatically lower than when they previously were, and have remained somewhat stable."

"Now, you pride your nation as being free, do you not? If so, is it legal to own firearms in your nation?"

"Well, t depends on the locality, but, generally speaking, yes."

"Well, t depends on the locality, but, generally speaking, yes."

"I see. One final question, do you own a gun, or have you ever owned one, and if so, what kind?"

"I see. One final question, do you own a gun, or have you ever owned one, and if so, what kind?"

"I was, like most Brittonians in my time period, drafted into military service. I for my quarterly firing exams, I, like many Brittonians, keep their issued weapons at my house. I have my FAMAS rifle and my Browning Hi-Power pistol at my house."

"I was, like most Brittonians in my time period, drafted into military service. I for my quarterly firing exams, I, like many Brittonians, keep their issued weapons at my house. I have my FAMAS rifle and my Browning Hi-Power pistol at my house."

"Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister," the reporter said, before quickly leaving the room, to rush off and publish his story.

Trian Mit, RevPres. Greetings, Prime Minister! If I may ask you, is there something you want to point out especially? I mean, I see that you advertise yourself as a mature and stable nation, neutral-but-humanitarian-communism-but-liberal. Maybe you want to tell us about trade policy, or tourism, or visas?
Don't get me wrong, we love to talk to "the man in charge", but this is something the foreign minister could have handle. Why you here, especially since you are not too keen of talking about internal policy?