NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: NO INVASIONS. Sanctions and the like are fully acceptable but NO INVASIONS until I give the word for such an action. Thank you. This is all inspired by the stories of authors such as Stirling and Turtledove and is meant to be nothing more than NS fun and not as a way to RP OOC beliefs.

As the last remnants of the Confederate dream began to dissipate into mere memories found within the pages of the history books - to be remembered as dark days in the history of the Union - there had been a particularly forgotten remnant which had not only escaped dissipation but which was preparing to return into the spotlight. This remnant of the Confederate dream was an entire nation, the Democratic States of New America, which had been founded by a bunch of Confederate refugees in search of the promised land.

Amidst the turmoil caused by the surrender at Appomattox and under the cover of the pitch black night, these men and women took their families and the slaves they forced to accompany them onboard a fleet of ships which set sail from southern American ports in the hope that they would find that new world, where the Union would never bother them again, where they could live under peace's tender wings. They did find that land. It took them a long while but they found the land of their dreams. It was bountiful and uninhabited - an island paradise - here had been the land from which would sprout the successor to the Confederate States of old.

It was at the makeshift city of New Richmond that not only was the Democratic States officially founded by the energetic Confederate politician, James Howell and his associates but that the institution of slavery was declared a sovereign right of the citizens to cherish and to rely upon. It had been decided, by an unanimous vote from Congress, that slavery was entitled to constitutional protection. From then on, as the slaves toiled in the sun, those lucky enough to be born with white skin created a utopia that would have made the Confederate leaders swoon. Howell and his successors created a nation which would never be known until the DSS Alabama sailed into American waters by mere accident - its captain declaring both his nation's freedom and existence - the words poured down upon Washington like acid rain. How could the Confederates have survived? Should they be brought under the Union's heel?

There never was any attempt to bring the men and women of the Democratic States into the Union for a variety of reasons. As the United States moved on, the Democratic States formed an entire culture around anti-American principles with the glorification of Lincoln's assassination as a truly noble act along with the unconditional demonization of Lincoln as a monster who threatened to destroy the Southern way of life - children were forced to accept this as truth in their classrooms - and citizens cheered in the streets when the news of Booth's handiwork reached them.

The Democratic States did not have any external enemies to deal with. As one of the last nations in the world to rely upon government approved slave labor and as the inheritor of the Confederate system, it would be expected by some that it would have been attacked by a nation which deemed them to be evil and repugnant souls. Any threat that it had, in the end, was internal but brief - abolitionism was quashed ruthlessly without hesitation - and calls for reconciliation with the United States were initially left unanswered until President Featherston declared that the Democratic States would seek reconciliation under the pretext that it would always be a sovereign nation.

Featherston led a radical branch of the ruling National Republican Party which had sought to leave the question of the treatment of slaves into the hands of individual slaveowners which eventually translated into several cases of mistreatment on the plantations. When the Slave Revolt of 1913 broke out under Featherston's administration - after it had been ruthlessly smashed - Featherston introduced legislation which aimed to curb the power of the slave revolts at the expense of the slaves. It was their victims, mainly the women and children, who had recieved any respect from the Featherston Administration.

The time of Howell and Featherston has passed but the ideas both men espoused during their respective terms in office still live on, resounding with the intellectual and military elites of the land, composing the platform of the current government under President Strickland, an energetic politician who swore on his initiation speech to uphold the status quo at any cost. The slaveowners swiftly lent Strickland their support while the faint glimmers of abolitionism went over to the reformist sects which hardly could get any control over people's minds. Strickland had manuvered the National Republican Party's power in such a way that everyone kowtowed before them in absolute support. The Secretary of State - Alexander Reagan - declared his nation's absolute devotion to neutrality along with its committment to territorial integrity and its unwillingness to abolish slavery within its borders. Slavery had been expanded to cover undesirable whites when the 1960s saw the revival not only of the slave revolt but also of the desire to curb lawlessness.

As the post-election Congress began to get down to business once again after the weeks spent remodeling under the auspieces of Strickland, the citizens just went on with their lives - which consisted of various things - such as selling surplus slaves in the town square or listening to the latest music on readily avaliable handheld music players. Schoolchildren ran in the streets so as not to be late for their lessons while policemen walked down the same streets in the look for criminals to apprehend. Everyone who was, no, who was blessed to have been born white lived the good life. No one ever brought up the slaves who were back on the plantations, huddled around makeshift fires in their quarters, shackled on the auction blocks, their voices quashed because no one wanted to hear them. There was, though, something that came into a person's mind. Would the Democratic States last long?

Official Imperial Message

It is good to see such a noble nation as your exist in these trying times, where nations randomly invade other nations in their pitiful attempts to impose their vaunted morals upon our sovereign nations and seek to stamp out the right of Christian peoples to freely own slaves as they see fit. Further, it is good to see that the Democratic States has established biologically correct measures that ensure the inferiority of inferior persons who might otherwise pollute the gene pools of God’s people.

Due to these reasons the Glorious Empire of the Scandinvan Empire wishes to open relations with your nation and discuss the possibility of opening trade between our peoples.

Signed,
Imperial Steward,
Lord Erida

Official Imperial Message

It is good to see such a noble nation as your exist in these trying times, where nations randomly invade other nations in their pitiful attempts to impose their vaunted morals upon our sovereign nations and seek to stamp out the right of Christian peoples to freely own slaves as they see fit. Further, it is good to see that the Democratic States has established biologically correct measures that ensure the inferiority of inferior persons who might otherwise pollute the gene pools of God’s people.

Due to these reasons the Glorious Empire of the Scandinvan Empire wishes to open relations with your nation and discuss the possibility of opening trade between our peoples.

Signed,
Imperial Steward,
Lord Erida

Imperial Steward,

The Democratic States has always believed in the institution of slavery being an essential aspect of the lifestyle of our forefathers. We have never ceased to defend what we believe ought to be the constitutional right to own and use slaves just like our forefathers had. We are pleased to hear that the Scandinvan Empire is fully willing to support our nation and its values against those who would try to destroy them. Lord, it would be a pleasure for us to open relations with you and to invite you, or any other significant official, to our capital of New Richmond for diplomatic talks. President Strickland believes that he sees much potential for a close and fruitful friendship between our nations and peoples.

We wish to exchange embassies so that our nations can have a place to begin from in the construction of diplomatic relations and please know that your prospective ambassador will have access to our hospitals and schools at his or her leisure, provided, that our ambassador shall have the same sort of access in your esteemed nation. Our hope is that the Democratic States and the Scandinvan Empire can be nothing short of glorious friends.

Signed,
A. Reagan,
Secretary of State

From the office of the Eastern United Socialist States of the Soundgardens


We are appalled that you advocate slavery. Even though you are direct descendants of the Confederate States, you still were defeated, and your people agreed to terms. You should not break these terms.

We would like to open trade, but will not be advocating slavery in your territory.

From the office of the Eastern United Socialist States of the Soundgardens


We are appalled that you advocate slavery. Even though you are direct descendants of the Confederate States, you still were defeated, and your people agreed to terms. You should not break these terms.

We would like to open trade, but will not be advocating slavery in your territory.

Sirs/Madams,

The Democratic States does not advocate the spreading of the institution of slavery nor did our forefathers agree to the terms that you mentioned. Our forefathers are a distinct group of people from the citizens of the Confederate States and their flight from the United States thus nullified any alleged allegiance to those so called terms. In our opinion, we have the full and sovereign right to maintain our values as we see fit and, therefore, we shall not take too kindly to any attempt to change the look of our beloved homeland. We shall establish relations with you but please understand what I have said.

Signed,
A. Reagan,
Secretary of State

Mr. Reagan,

We are quite pleased to hear that Democratic States, like the Scandinvan Empire, is willing to preserve its legal institutions in the he face of international adversity in honor of your ancestors and to preserve the very pillars of your Godly civilization regardless of what foreign interventionist swine say.

Regarding my possible visit, I shall be honored to represent the Emperor, who is currently busy on other business, with a personal visit to your nation. All of this is in the hopes of achieving, our apparently shared goal, of establishing strong and beneficial relations between our two states.

Further, as per the power of my offices, I would be happy to offer your nation an embassy in the Scandinvan Parliamentary of Valdra.

Signed,
Imperial Steward,
Lord Erida

Mr. Reagan,

We are quite pleased to hear that Democratic States, like the Scandinvan Empire, is willing to preserve its legal institutions in the he face of international adversity in honor of your ancestors and to preserve the very pillars of your Godly civilization regardless of what foreign interventionist swine say.

Regarding my possible visit, I shall be honored to represent the Emperor, who is currently busy on other business, with a personal visit to your nation. All of this is in the hopes of achieving, our apparently shared goal, of establishing strong and beneficial relations between our two states.

Further, as per the power of my offices, I would be happy to offer your nation an embassy in the Scandinvan Parliamentary of Valdra.

Signed,
Imperial Steward,
Lord Erida

OOC: TG, Scandinvans.

Lord Erida,

The forefathers of the Democratic States sacrificed homes and lives for the sake of the legal institutions which they held dear to their hearts and, although they may have ended up fighting in vain, the struggle they waged still lives on in the hearts and minds of the people of the Democratic States. We will fight to the end for the safety and well being of our nation and the values that we cherish, as all nations would vow to do under the threat of attack, and we shall not permit the actions of anyone who seeks to bring ruin upon the Democratic States.

We would be honored to host your visit in New Richmond with a lavish hotel suite being procured for you depending on how long you wish to stay in the Democratic States. Please tell us how many would be in your party so we can make the necessary arrangements. The people of the Democratic States will welcome you as they would welcome their own, Lord Erida, and rest assured that all shall go well if Fortune wills. Our ambassador to the Empire shall be John Wilson who requests accomodations for his wife and daughter upon arrival in Valdra.

Let this be the next step on the path to friendship.

Signed,
A. Reagan,
Secretary of State

Mr. Reagan,

What you have stated brings me to a rather interesting matter that my Emperor has requested that I inquire about, would you be willing to be assigned status as a country that shall be protected by the full might of the Scandinvan Empire?

The quarters shall serve quite aptly for myself, my wife, and the dozen attendants that shall accompany me on my trip to your great and beautiful nation.

Mr. Wilson shall be given a fully private mansion in the noble quarter of Valdra, as per the standard practice with ambassadors to the Scandivnan Empire, and shall be also granted a free full membership at a local Scandinvan golf course where powerful Scandinvan personas often attend. As well, if he wishes, his daughter shall be offered a full scholarship to local Scandinvan school.

Signed,
Imperial Steward,
Lord Erida

Mr. Reagan,

What you have stated brings me to a rather interesting matter that my Emperor has requested that I inquire about, would you be willing to be assigned status as a country that shall be protected by the full might of the Scandinvan Empire?

The quarters shall serve quite aptly for myself, my wife, and the dozen attendants that shall accompany me on my trip to your great and beautiful nation.

Mr. Wilson shall be given a fully private mansion in the noble quarter of Valdra, as per the standard practice with ambassadors to the Scandivnan Empire, and shall be also granted a free full membership at a local Scandinvan golf course where powerful Scandinvan personas often attend. As well, if he wishes, his daughter shall be offered a full scholarship to local Scandinvan school.

Signed,
Imperial Steward,
Lord Erida

Lord Erida,

The Democratic States is of the opinion that protectorate status under any nation regardless of what ties it has with us is stricly an infringement on our sovereign liberties and thus we must humbly reject your proposal. Please know that we will always be open for Scandinvan tourists and businessmen, provided, that they respect our nation's laws and customs.

Our ambassador is fully pleased with your gifts and we await your arrival in New Richmond with trepidation. I look forward to meeting with you in person and the President is anxiously awaiting your arrival with a passionate anticipation.

Signed,
A. Reagan,
Secretary of State

Mr. Reagen,

I understand your point, though any status the Scandinvan Empire offers to you gives you full liberty to act in whatever way you wish. It is just an assurance that if your nation is invaded the Scandinvan Empire shall act in your defense.

Also, I thank you for so warmly accepting trade and tourism from the Scandinvan Empire.

Further, I shall arrive in your nation in within in the next two days.

Signed,
Imperial Steward,
Lord Erida

Mr. Reagen,

I understand your point, though any status the Scandinvan Empire offers to you gives you full liberty to act in whatever way you wish. It is just an assurance that if your nation is invaded the Scandinvan Empire shall act in your defense.

Also, I thank you for so warmly accepting trade and tourism from the Scandinvan Empire.

Further, I shall arrive in your nation in within in the next two days.

Signed,
Imperial Steward,
Lord Erida

Lord Erida,

The Democratic States would hope that you would support us on some level if we were ever attacked by a hostile nation and you are most welcome for the acceptance of trade and tourism. We will continue to wait for your arrival.

Signed,
A. Reagan,
Secretary of State

Lord Erida,

The Democratic States would hope that you would support us on some level if we were ever attacked by a hostile nation and you are most welcome for the acceptance of trade and tourism. We will continue to wait for your arrival.

Signed,
A. Reagan,
Secretary of StateMr Reagen,

Very well then, though we shall not infringe upon your status as a free and soverign nation, yet we shall affirm that we shall defend your nation from any foreign invansion.

Signed,
Imperial Steward,
Lord Erida

OOC: Good night,

~Official Communique~
~Office of the President~

To: Secretary of State Alexander Reagan, the Democratic States
From: President Ingram J Hasley, The Democratic Republic of Cazatania

As a libertarian, and even as a politician of the right wing, I am shocked an appalled by the continuation of the slave trade in any nation that believes in the ideals of democracy. The very principles of slavery are and have been outdated for more than three hundred years. The Cazatanian bill of rights states that every man and woman, regardless of race, religion or belief will be a free man under the yellow, blue and white.

Although we are in the middle of a very costly war overseas, we will take action against you. All travel to the Democratic States has been banned, no products or companies from the Democratic States will be allowed to enter the Democratic Republic, all trade that may have existed will now be ceased and a total arms embargo is now in effect. We will only lift these restrictions if you listen to your abolitionists and stop the slave trade within your nation. No man should be put in shackles simply because the color of his skin is different than yours.

"Liberty is... The highest political end."

Signed,
Ingram Jonathan Hasley
President of Cazatania

~Official Communique~
~Office of the President~

To: Secretary of State Alexander Reagan, the Democratic States
From: President Ingram J Hasley, The Democratic Republic of Cazatania

As a libertarian, and even as a politician of the right wing, I am shocked an appalled by the continuation of the slave trade in any nation that believes in the ideals of democracy. The very principles of slavery are and have been outdated for more than three hundred years. The Cazatanian bill of rights states that every man and woman, regardless of race, religion or belief will be a free man under the yellow, blue and white.

Although we are in the middle of a very costly war overseas, we will take action against you. All travel to the Democratic States has been banned, no products or companies from the Democratic States will be allowed to enter the Democratic Republic, all trade that may have existed will now be ceased and a total arms embargo is now in effect. We will only lift these restrictions if you listen to your abolitionists and stop the slave trade within your nation. No man should be put in shackles simply because the color of his skin is different than yours.

"Liberty is... The highest political end."

Signed,
Ingram Jonathan Hasley
President of Cazatania

President,

The Democratic States must remark that the institution of slavery does not only affect the colored man but that it also extends to those whites who have committed certain crimes such as murder and treason. It is our opinion that the institution of slavery has never been outdated but that it is still a viable practice in our beloved nation - brought down from our forefathers - and we shall not allow anyone to destroy it along with our other values. President Hasley, we shall never surrender our right to hold these slaves as our Constitution entails and, we hope, that we shall not be thrown into unnecessary bloodshed. The Democratic States may be a slaveowning state but far more evil nations exist in the world than us such as those who pledge themselves to Communism and other similar ideologies.

We will not attempt to fight you in any form, President, but we shall fight with whatever means we deem necessary if attacked by any Cazatanian soldiers.

Signed,
A. Reagan,
Secretary of State

Bumped.

Mr Reagen,

Very well then, though we shall not infringe upon your status as a free and soverign nation, yet we shall affirm that we shall defend your nation from any foreign invansion.

Signed,
Imperial Steward,
Lord Erida

OOC: Good night,Mr Reagen,

I wish to inform you that I already departed the Scandinvan Empire and I am now on my way to the Democratic States.

Signed,
Imperial Steward,
Lord Erida

Mr Reagen,

I wish to inform you that I already departed the Scandinvan Empire and I am now on my way to the Democratic States.

Signed,
Imperial Steward,
Lord Erida

OOC: Should we create a new thread?

To: The Democratic States
From: The Empire of Ralkovia

It is great to find another slave state active in our part of the hemisphere. The history of your country is remarkable and we would like extend an offer of trade to your nation.

OOC: Should we create a new thread?OOC: It is not essential.

OoC: What do your slaves do, I mean with modern harvesting methods and all...

To: The Democratic States
From: The Empire of Ralkovia

It is great to find another slave state active in our part of the hemisphere. The history of your country is remarkable and we would like extend an offer of trade to your nation.

We would be pleased to accept your offer of trade and we also wish to exchange embassies between the Democratic States and Ralkovia.

Signed,
A. Reagan,
Secretary of State

OoC: What do your slaves do, I mean with modern harvesting methods and all...

OOC: They are used to work on farms and various industries. Essentially the Democratic States believes that slavery benefits the economy (and is part of their way of life) and, because of this, it vehemently rejects its abolition. You will hear citizens rely on arguments espoused by the citizens of the Confederate States.

Statement of the Free Republic of Kahanistan

The Government of Kahanistan despises slavery in all its forms.

In light of this, we are willing to offer a diplomatic solution. We are willing to transfer a large amount of modern farming, mining, and construction machinery to the Democratic States, and arrange for 10,000 aid workers to train labourers in their use.

In addition, we are willing to pay $1,000 USD for each freed slave to live in Kahanistan as a political refugee with all the rights and privileges thereof. We will transport the ex-slaves aboard our own planes and ships.

Kahanistanian law prohibits the import of goods produced by unfree and sweatshop labour, so this is likely the only trade we will offer until slavery is abolished.

Signed,

Senator Mohammed Nureddin,
Chair, Anti-Slavery Committee

Statement of the Free Republic of Kahanistan

The Government of Kahanistan despises slavery in all its forms.

In light of this, we are willing to offer a diplomatic solution. We are willing to transfer a large amount of modern farming, mining, and construction machinery to the Democratic States, and arrange for 10,000 aid workers to train labourers in their use.

In addition, we are willing to pay $1,000 USD for each freed slave to live in Kahanistan as a political refugee with all the rights and privileges thereof. We will transport the ex-slaves aboard our own planes and ships.

Kahanistanian law prohibits the import of goods produced by unfree and sweatshop labour, so this is likely the only trade we will offer until slavery is abolished.

Signed,

Senator Mohammed Nureddin,
Chair, Anti-Slavery Committee

Senator,

The Democratic States is one of the many nations in our world to have modern farming, construction and mining technology so we must respectfully decline your proposal as a result of this observation. Although we actively use our slaves in our economy, we can guarantee that our products are not made by slave labor. While our citizens work in the factories, our slaves usually farm the crops unless the citizens who own the farm see no reason to have any slaves at all. Slaves and citizens work in their respective places but what both do equally influences the economy at hand.

The institution of slavery is intrinsically tied to the culture of the people of the Democratic States. To abolish it, we would be destroying an aspect of our people's heritage and thus we must decline any proposals from foreign powers to abolish the institution. Nonetheless, we do not want war with Kahanistan. We hope that this disagreement will not escalate into open conflict.

Signed,
Alexander Reagan,
Secretary of State

bumped.

To President Strickland of the DSNA

I am pleased to see other nations make use of it's criminals rather than spending valuable resources to lock them away in prisons. With your permission I will send emissaries to your nation in order to establish diplomatic relations.

Signed,
Empress Dora I
Neu Berlin
The Empire of Pro Patria Puritania

To President Strickland of the DSNA

I am pleased to see other nations make use of it's criminals rather than spending valuable resources to lock them away in prisons. With your permission I will send emissaries to your nation in order to establish diplomatic relations.

Signed,
Emperor Dora I
Neu Berlin
The Empire of Pro Patria Puritania

Your Majesty,

I must say that the Democratic States are proud to hear that the Puritanian Empire is fully willing to support our nation - we await the arrival of your emissaries with trepidation and hope that this is only the beginning of a strong and fruitful friendship between our nations.

Signed,
President Strickland,
The Democratic States of New America

Your Majesty,

I must say that the Democratic States are proud to hear that the Puritanian Empire is fully willing to support our nation - we await the arrival of your emissaries with trepidation and hope that this is only the beginning of a strong and fruitful friendship between our nations.

Signed,
President Strickland,
The Democratic States of New America

Mr. President,

On behalf of the Puritanian people I offer you trade. For example the Puritanian Empire has large unused stockpiles of iron and copper. In exchange the Empire would require slaves, oil or uranium. I am certain that trade between our nations would benefit both our peoples.

Signed,
Empress Dora I
Neu Berlin
The Emprie of Pro Patria Puritania

~Official Communique~
~Office of the President~

To: the Empire of Ralkovia, the Empire of Pro Patria Puritania, the Scandinvan Empire, the Free Republic of Kahanistan
From: President Ingram J Hasley, the Democratic Republic of Cazatania

With the recent outburst of support for the Democratic States of New America's slavery policy, the Cazatanian government has been left with no other choice than to extend our ultimatum to those that support the oppressive regime of the Democratic States.

All trade between nations supporting the Democratic States and Cazatania will be immediately cut off. All travel between the supporting states and Cazatania has already been cut off, and all ships and aircraft bound for or in Cazatania will be turned back. Citizens of the supporting states will be arrested and deported back to their country of origin. All supporting states are now officially barred from purchasing arms from the Democratic Republic. These restrictions will only be lifted if the supporters of the Democratic States withdraw their support for this illegitimate nation.

As for the Free Republic of Kahanistan, we applaud your efforts. If your nation requires any support in this matter, you but need to ask and you shall receive.

"Men are equal; it is not birth but virtue that makes the difference"

Signed,
Ingram Jonathan Hasley
President of Cazatania

Bumped.

Bumped. You would think a nation that uses slavery - endorsing it in a constitution - would get a lot more attention.....

(not really I am a slave state and I have never once been threatened for it. I have been attacked verbally for it but nothing else.)

Your application to our embassy has been accepted and we are sending Ambassador Domingo Chevares(he's caucasian anglo-saxon despite the name) and his family(4) to the democratic states. He serves directly under the Empress so you will have an almost direct line to her majesty.

OOC: I was really hoping to get a lot more replies is all. After all, the Democratic States is essentially the NS version of the Confederate States of America. ;)

IC:
We will be sending James Bates as the Ambassador of the Democratic States to the Ralkovian Empire along with his wife and two children. We are hopeful that this is the start of prosperous relations between our two nations.

OOC: They are used to work on farms and various industries. Essentially the Democratic States believes that slavery benefits the economy (and is part of their way of life) and, because of this, it vehemently rejects its abolition. You will hear citizens rely on arguments espoused by the citizens of the Confederate States.

OOC: Sorry to clutter this with OOC, but are your slaves all black (with the exception of the forced laborer whites, as you mentioned) like in the RL CSA?

OOC: Sorry to clutter this with OOC, but are your slaves all black (with the exception of the forced laborer whites, as you mentioned) like in the RL CSA?

OOC: You are correct. The black slaves in the Democratic States are the descendants of the slaves forced onboard the so called refugee ships of the original settlers of the Democratic States. Whites can only be enslaved if they've committed treason, rape of a minor or murder of another citizen. Congress had that measure passed after some politicians began to believe that it'd be beneficial to the nation.

~Official Communique~
~Office of the President~

To: the Empire of Ralkovia, the Empire of Pro Patria Puritania, the Scandinvan Empire, the Free Republic of Kahanistan
From: President Ingram J Hasley, the Democratic Republic of Cazatania

With the recent outburst of support for the Democratic States of New America's slavery policy, the Cazatanian government has been left with no other choice than to extend our ultimatum to those that support the oppressive regime of the Democratic States.

All trade between nations supporting the Democratic States and Cazatania will be immediately cut off. All travel between the supporting states and Cazatania has already been cut off, and all ships and aircraft bound for or in Cazatania will be turned back. Citizens of the supporting states will be arrested and deported back to their country of origin. All supporting states are now officially barred from purchasing arms from the Democratic Republic. These restrictions will only be lifted if the supporters of the Democratic States withdraw their support for this illegitimate nation.

As for the Free Republic of Kahanistan, we applaud your efforts. If your nation requires any support in this matter, you but need to ask and you shall receive.

"Men are equal; it is not birth but virtue that makes the difference"

Signed,
Ingram Jonathan Hasley
President of Cazatania

To President Ingram Jonathan Hasley

Rest assured that the Puritanian Empire will not withdraw support for the DSNA. While your ultimatum will not have any immediate effects on the Puritanian economy, I must ensist on your nation not taking away the freedom of any Puritanian citizens in the country, no matter for how long. Your citizens are still welcome as tourists to the Empire.

Signed,
Empress Dora I
Neu Berlin
The Empire of Pro Patria Puritania


Iosif Romanov was the emissary sent to the DSNA, personally chosen by Empress Dora herself. The Romanovs were one of the few aristocratic families who had close ties with the royal family despite not having German ancestry, and they were expecting a marriage between one of their daughters and one of the young princes when they were mature enough. With this in mind, Iosif would do everything he could to ensure good relations between the DSNA and the Empire. He had brougth one of his slaves with him. The slave poured wine into Iosif's glass as the plane started it's descent to the airport in the Confederate capital.

"Don't mention that you're a slave. If anyone asks, though, I see no harm in telling them."

"Yes, master. I assume that I'll have to lie about my crime, though, because as far as I know this is a Christian nation."

"Yes... Tell them you're a rapist, anything but the real reason. It's too early for them to know about religious discrimination in the Empire."

Iosif finished his wine and smoked a cigar before leaving the plane. He went up to the welcoming party, his slave exactly 3 steps behind him to the left. "I am Iosif Romanov, the emissary sent by the Empress. On her behalf and on behalf of the Puritanian people, I bring you greetings from the Puritanian Empire, and an offering of friendship."

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The Empire of Vesanira.
Imperial Communiqué.

Ref. Number: 200,904.

To Secretary of State Alexander Reagan, DSNA.
From Emperor Yaharan Gujeran, Vesanira.

Friend,

As Emperor of Vesanira, I wish to strech out the hand of friendship to New America. The Empire has offered friendship to all the nations of the world, and New America is no exception. Your people were forced to travel from the New World to a new home, all because you support slavery. Of course, the Empire doesn't support slavery - Djitity preaches equility - but we will still offer a hand of friendship to DSNA.

I humbly request that President Strickland could perhaps meet with me soon.

Signed,
Y. Gurejan.

For: President Strickland, the Democratic States of New America
From: Secretary of State Becker Fagan, the Republic of Bedford Island

Sir,

I am directed by my President to inform you that the Republic can not, at this time, have any dealings with you. You are a slave-holding state, and as the Republic is harshly opposed to this institution, we must be also opposed to any who practice it. There is no excuse for slavery. It is simply a gesture by weak people who desire in some way to feel empowered, and so impose themselves on others in a way which can only offend God.

President of the Republic Shannon Cross today issued a Presidential Edict forbidding recognition of the Democratic States of New America in any form until slavery in all its forms is abolished there. We shall not trade with you, we shall not exchange embassies and we shall not permit direct travel.

Bedford Islanders currently in New America, if any, are henceforth advised to leave. If any belligerent action is taken against them by the local government, then this Republic will react accordingly. All citizens of New America currently in the Republic are required to leave within 48 hours. If they remain beyond this point they are liable to be arrested and deported. Any slaves they have with them shall be seized, and set free at that time with Bedford Island citizenship.

Good day, Mr. President.

Signed,
Becker Fagan, SecState, RBI

For: President Strickland, the Democratic States of New America
From: Secretary of State Becker Fagan, the Republic of Bedford Island

Sir,

I am directed by my President to inform you that the Republic can not, at this time, have any dealings with you. You are a slave-holding state, and as the Republic is harshly opposed to this institution, we must be also opposed to any who practice it. There is no excuse for slavery. It is simply a gesture by weak people who desire in some way to feel empowered, and so impose themselves on others in a way which can only offend God.

President of the Republic Shannon Cross today issued a Presidential Edict forbidding recognition of the Democratic States of New America in any form until slavery in all its forms is abolished there. We shall not trade with you, we shall not exchange embassies and we shall not permit direct travel.

Bedford Islanders currently in New America, if any, are henceforth advised to leave. If any belligerent action is taken against them by the local government, then this Republic will react accordingly. All citizens of New America currently in the Republic are required to leave within 48 hours. If they remain beyond this point they are liable to be arrested and deported. Any slaves they have with them shall be seized, and set free at that time with Bedford Island citizenship.

Good day, Mr. President.

Signed,
Becker Fagan, SecState, RBI

Mr. Fagan,

We are saddened that Bedford Island must take the route that it has. Although we may be considered evil because of our firm belief in the benefits that slavery brings to the nation - to its economy - we do not plan to export slavery in whatever form nor do citizens bring their slaves with them when traveling around the world, if they even have any under them at all, so your information seemed to be a bit flawed in that regard. It must be said that we recognize Bedford Island as a sovereign nation, we can only hope we will be able to gain the same recognition from you, and if there are any of your citizens in our nation, I personally guarantee no action shall be taken against any of them.

If there are any - at all - citizens of the Democratic States in Bedford Island, we would hope that they recieve fair treatment at the hands of the authorities lest we fall into a pit of undesirable hatred and bloodshed. Mr. Fagan, we see no intention of abolishing the institution of slavery - it is part of our way of life and, as such, deserves the protection we have given it since the birth of our nation.

Signed,
President Strickland,
Democratic States of New America

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The Empire of Vesanira.
Imperial Communiqué.

Ref. Number: 200,904.

To Secretary of State Alexander Reagan, DSNA.
From Emperor Yaharan Gujeran, Vesanira.

Friend,

As Emperor of Vesanira, I wish to strech out the hand of friendship to New America. The Empire has offered friendship to all the nations of the world, and New America is no exception. Your people were forced to travel from the New World to a new home, all because you support slavery. Of course, the Empire doesn't support slavery - Djitity preaches equility - but we will still offer a hand of friendship to DSNA.

I humbly request that President Strickland could perhaps meet with me soon.

Signed,
Y. Gurejan.

Your Majesty,

It is a pleasure to hear that the Empire of Vesanira is willing to support the Democratic States but we must protest at your perceptions. We did not flee from the New World merely because we believed in the retainment of slaves. It was more than that - the transgressions of Lincoln forced us to fight for our very way of life and survival. The slavery aspect was but one component in our entire cause for leaving the lands of our forefathers. Some of the slaves, you see, are known criminals recieving the penalties of their sins. We hope that we can be good friends and the President is considering meeting with you in the near future. He is sure, though, that a meeting can definately be held.

Signed,
Alexander Reagan,
Secretary of State

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The Empire of Vesanira.
Imperial Communiqué.

Ref. Number: 200,907.

To Secretary of State Alexander Reagan, DSNA.
From Emperor Yaharan Gujeran, Vesanira.

Friend,

I am glad to hear of the New America's acceptance of our support, and I apoligse for my typist's errors, and he has been executed for such an embarrasment. However, I would like to invite President Strickland to Tushanol, a small, peacedul island, where my family - with the exclusion of Crown Prince Ashuano, a military commander - and I reside.

I will now type all diplomatic communiqués to all nations, rather than risk such a idiotic error again.

The Empire would like to invite the Democratic States to establish an embassy in our country.

Signed,
Y. Gujeran.

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The Empire of Vesanira.
Imperial Communiqué.

Ref. Number: 200,907.

To Secretary of State Alexander Reagan, DSNA.
From Emperor Yaharan Gujeran, Vesanira.

Friend,

I am glad to hear of the New America's acceptance of our support, and I apoligse for my typist's errors, and he has been executed for such an embarrasment. However, I would like to invite President Strickland to Tushanol, a small, peacedul island, where my family - with the exclusion of Crown Prince Ashuano, a military commander - and I reside.

I will now type all diplomatic communiqués to all nations, rather than risk such a idiotic error again.

The Empire would like to invite the Democratic States to establish an embassy in our country.

Signed,
Y. Gujeran.

Your Majesty,

President Strickland would be honored to visit you at Tushanol in the hopes that such a vist will be able to help us acquire better relations between the Empire and the Democratic States. I shall be in his entourage to help deal with anything related to diplomatic relations as I am sure you and the President will seek to get away from politics for a while in order to discuss other matters. We have not yet appointed an ambassador to your nation but we will notify you as soon as one has been found to represent our homeland. Our government fully recognizes the legitimacy of your own and the sovereignity of your nation and, we hope, that you will reciprocate this measure for us.

Signed,
Alexander Reagan,
Secretary of State

excerpt from "Open Letter to the Government of 'New America'" published by the Alexandria Institute for Economic Studies

...and to maintain that institutional, widespread slavery is economically beneficial even for the non-slave population is ultimately economic nonsense. It has long ago been recognized in the civilized nations of the world that slavery is an economically backwards institution not only for the slave but for society as a whole; it stifles labor innovation, strangles the consumer markets, and ultimately prevents the society from making that critical transition from the relative poverty of an agricultural economy to an industrial and eventually post-industrial society... The slave-owner does not innovate, for since he pays no wage the motive to save labor, mother of industrial productivity, is withered... And the slave lacking the ability to participate in the economy in his own part does not support the industry that would otherwise grow to serve him: slavery locks him out from the role of consumer in the post-industrial world.

It is ironic that in attempting to secure for themselves the economic prosperity that the American South so conspicuously lacked compared to its northern neighbors, the so-called New America has doomed itself to the parasitical existence that the American Southerners so despised... namely, that of consumers of what others produce, ultimately unable to sustain a meaningful domestic industry and thus forced to trade away what little wealth was milked from its slaves and from its agriculture for all the goods of a modern society, which were and still are manufactured only under the auspices of the free market worked by free men.