Talk Elections

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November 7th - Inauguration Day (Speech) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4373097#msg4373097)
November 8th - Cabinet Appointments (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4374582#msg4374582)
November 9th - Remebering the Past and the Dead (Update/Speech) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4375988#msg4375988)
November 13th - Foreign Trip, Part I (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4380324#msg4380324)
November 16th - Foreign Trip, Part II (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4383587#msg4383587)
November 20th - State of Emergency N°1 (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4387942#msg4387942)
November 26th - Dealing with ISIS/Islamic State (Update/Speech) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4395149#msg4395149)


December 1st - Full Cabinet Confirmed (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4399956#msg4399956)
December 2nd - Remarks by the President on current events (Excerpts) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4400980#msg4400980)
December 4th - Regarding the Confirmation Issue (Speech) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4403357#msg4403357)
December 6th - An address to the nation, on ISIS (Speech) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4405461#msg4405461)
December 12th - Russia, Impeachment and Other Things (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4412770#msg4412770)
December 17th - Syria/Iraq, Budget and so on (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4416480#msg4416480)
December 21st - (Not) Running for a Second Term (Speech) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4422759#msg4422759)
December 21st - Update on Several Issues (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4422761#msg4422761)
December 24th - Supreme Court, Presidential Veto and a Merry Christmas! (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4425803#msg4425803)
December 30th - Weekly Update and the Vega Scandal: (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4431720#msg4431720)

January 4th - An address to the nation, on Russia (Speech) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4436707#msg4436707)
January 6th - Two Months of Government (Speech) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4440065#msg4440065)
January 9th - Press Release on Paris Terror Attacks (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4443776#msg4443776)
January 16th - The Legislative Front (Speech/Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4451927#msg4451927)
January 26th - Another Presidential Update (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4465847#msg4465847)
January 27th - Civil Rights Act (Speech) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4467067#msg4467067)

February 4th - United we Stand (UN Speech) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4476039#msg4476039)
February 4th - Press Release on Justice Department (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4476628#msg4476628)
February 5th - Announcement: Kalwejt nominated as GM (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4476628#msg4476628)
February 6th - Announcement: Policy Report Act (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4478277#msg4478277)
February 10th - Thoughts on Recent Legislation (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4483817#msg4483817)
February 12th - Press Release on Riley/Potus's Departure (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4485379#msg4485379)
February 17th - Recent Events (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4490836#msg4490836)
February 18th - A Speech on the current Political Situation (Speech) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4490836#msg4490836)
February 19th - Press Release on Census Bureau Attacks (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4485379#msg4485379)
February 21st - President Lumine meets with Crown Prince Muqrin (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4496923#msg4496923)
February 21st - White House Press Conference (Update) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4496942#msg4496942)
February 25th - Press Release (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4501107#msg4501107)
February 25th - We will prove them wrong (Speech) (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202305.msg4501847#msg4501847)

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President Cranberry, Vice-President SJoyce, Vice-President Duke, Chief Justice bgwah, Justices Oakvale and Torie, Senators, and my fellow Atlasians,

Young or old, new or ancient, all nations must look upon their history in order to draw crucial lessons, in order to appreciate the present, and in order to have a better past. This year has marked the 10th Anniversary of Atlasia, a nation-game that has managed to last an unusually long time. We’ve had lots of different Presidents, all of them singular in their own way, and all of them with a different lasting legacy regardless of whether they hold the office for months or year. And here we stand, ten years after the founding of this nation, and we put an official end to our long national nightmare.

The task ahead of us is a major one. We need to create a new budget for the year 2015, we must repair and rebuild our relationship with the international community, we will have to reform our voting system and amendment our Constitution so we can adapt to the challenges of this era. For the first time I speak to you as the President of the Republic of Atlasia, and today I enter the White House along with Vice-President SJoyce and a large group of trusted friends and officeholders, an administration which shall work hard and give the best of efforts to follow the legacy of President Cranberry and restore what our government and the office of the President itself lost after the tragedy.

This administration has a deep belief in the game, and we believe that in order to have a better Atlasia it is crucial that rules are enforced. We will not shy away from the major responsibility that has been entrusted upon us by the people of Atlasia, and we will fight to uphold the laws and the rules of this game, so this nation can be spared from a repeat of the ban of a sitting President or a rebellion led by a cabinet member. We will fight for reform, reasonable and focused reform, and we shall do our best to reform the “instant government” of which I spoke about in order to build a lasting and positive legacy for Atlasia.

Thank you very much.

As you can see, I have made almost all of the appointments outlined on the cabinet proposals, enacting the unofficial renaming, dismissing most of the old cabinet members and creating the new positions like the Chief of Staff, the Commission on Electoral Reform, the Ambassadorship At-Large and so on. The Deputies for Defense and Environment (etc) have not been created yet since they take their authority from the Secretaries of State and Interior, and thus both positions will wait until the end of the confirmation vote (assuming both Flo and Riley are confirmated by the Senate). SirNick is still Game Moderator as well, I feel it's unwise to leave the position vacant during Dr. Cynic's confirmation hearing.

In terms of other events, tomorrow I plan to travel to New York and California to meet with the victims of the Pacific earthquake and Snowstalker's revolt, and after that I will announce my schedule for the week of November 10-16, which will probably include an extensive foreign trip to meet with crucial allies through the globe.

LumineVonReuental, President of Atlasia.

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Today, as planned, I had the occasion of touring New York City and a couple of areas in the state of California, both areas that have suffered quite a bit in the past time. While reconstruction makes progress in both places, it is rather distressing to see the marks left by disaster, both human and natural. The Pacific Earthquake taught us that we need to be more prepared for emergencies of the sort, and the situation that developed in New York City thanks to Snowstalker's militia gave us a terrible lesson of the woes that a civil conflict can bring to our nation. The victims will be honored and never forgotten, and I sincerely hope that we will never have to see similar amounts of damage inflicted on our nation. There's little that I can personally do to end the suffering or change the past, but I do plan to take steps to ensure that we can secure our future.

Tomorrow I will start my planned foreign tour, a trip of six days (Monday to Saturday) in which I will visit key friends and allies of Atlasia. I believe it is rather important for a President to build lasting personal relationships with other heads of state, and after the Atlasian Conflict I feel it's crucial that we reassure our allies and we show that we are indeed worried about the current state of the world. Thus, and while the Confirmation Hearing process begins (and hopefully ends as well), I will visit Canada, the United Kingdom, NATO and European Union in Brussels, Ukraine, Palestine/Israel and Japan/South Korea. I look forward to that trip, and I hope the results end up being positive for the nation.

Finally, I have called President Glauck and Chancellor Merkel to congratulate them on the 25th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and I wish to extend my congratulations not only to all our German friends, but to all the victims of the Iron Curtain that kept fighting and hoping until its fall: a true struggle for freedom that lasted generations and that, just like the victims of New York and California, will never be forgotten.

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As promised, during the past days I have been travelling across North America and Europe in order to visit a few key places and lay the groundwork for the job of the State Department, soon to be led by Secretary of State nominee Riley, Vice-President and soon to be Deputy Secretary SJoyce and At-Large Ambassador Cassius. Starting on Monday, I have visited four countries and I will visit three more until the tour ends on Saturday, so I can return to Nyman just in time for the end of the Special At-Large election (don't forget to vote on that!).

It's hard to give detailed summaries given that it could create the impression that I'm pretty much saying what I want, but so far I have met with the Canadian government in order to discuss the outcome of the Atlasian conflict, some issues regarding the Common Market and overall the need for increased cooperation on issues like drug policy, potential refugees coming from the Northeast Region and the situation of our citizens living there. I also held some productive meetings with the British government, and I had a rather detailed conversation with Prime Minister Cameron regarding the need to maintain the Special Relationship and increased cooperation regarding ISIS and Putin.

The meeting in Brussels with representatives of the European Union and NATO was considerably shorter (since Ambassador Cassius will deal with these organizations after this tour is over), but nonetheless the chance was there to debate on how to proceed regarding recent foreign crisis, along with my personal assurance of the internal conflict in our nation being over. Finally, I managed to meet with President Poroshenko in Ukraine (I already had the chance of meeting him when I was Special Envoy to Ukraine) and talk about the future of his nation regarding NATO and integration into Europe. There are some understandable concerns regarding Russian actions, and the administration will act on that soon.

Finally, I'm rather pleased to see that the nomination process has begun and I hope to see very informative hearings for the nominees and hopefully future cabinet members.

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Well, after a week I have finally ended my foreign trip across the world, and needless to say it was rather enjoyable experience. It's been a while since a President has left Atlasia in order to tour the world, but I think this is something all Presidents should do at least once in their terms.

Last time gave an update I was leaving Ukraine for the Middle East, and on Friday I had the chance of meeting with the governments of Palestine and Israel in order to see the progress of the Superique Peace Deal and overall gain a better insight on the whole situation. There re some issues to correct, of course, but I can't stress how encouraging it is to see both nations engaging in meaningful talks, to see peace finally arriving on that corner of the world. There's still a lot of work to be done, but I expect that in a few years we will see two developed nations that will leave behind a terrible past (let us remember the OTL Gaza campaign never happened here).

My visit to Asia was extended by an extra day in order to cope with the distances and the need for a meeting with two allies instead of one, and I feel the opportunity is there for major diplomatic achievements. Meeting with Prime Minister Abe was particularly interesting, and we were able to discuss the ongoing conflict with China, the situation in Okinawa and the potential reforms to the Japan Self-Defense Forces. The extra day was spent on visiting South Korea to discuss the Chinese situation as well, and hopefully lay the ground work for the upcoming efforts on an Asian version of NATO.

As I return to Nyman I find myself satisfied with the results of this brief trip, and I am happy to see that the confirmation hearings have been rather active and that the Special Election find itself with a good level of turnout, both healthy signs of the stability that has slowly returned to Atlasia.

After the end of the Speaker of the Senate election I have discussed a couple of issues with Speaker Bore, and he has expressed his interest in quickly passing an amendment to the Senate rules that will limit Senators to two bills on the floor so others can also introduce their own ideas without having to wait weeks. Since the Senate rules (Article III, Section 5) state that the eight thread of the Senate depends on a State of National Emergency:


I have decided to declare one, based on the need of improving the performance of the Senate, which means Speaker Bore will be able to send this to the floor as quickly as possible. Wihle unexpected, I do think it's great that we can put this new mechanism to the test right away, and I personally think the more diversity we can get on the Senate's legislation the better for the nation.

More than an official statement, I just wanted to step in and state that while the month has been somewhat slow things should really pick up once the entire cabinet is confirmed (and since most of my classes end on Friday I will have more time for Atlasia).

As of now, I can state that as soon as we have a SoEA we will start to see some action regarding the Middle East, and I have already started preparations for the 2015 Budget. It will take a lot of work, but I think passing one before the year ends is a huge priority. In the legislative front we only have the Sanity in Foreign Policy Act (which might or might not turn into a more comprehensive effort regarding other bills), but it will take time for it to reach the floor and in the meantime other pieces of legislation will be considered and hopefully sent as well.

I am also quite happy to see the Commission on Electoral Reform now fully active, and I want to invite all Atlasians to follow the debate and participate in the appropiate thread. I feel we have a genuine chance of improving the game with proposals that will seek a consensus.

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For the past few months we have seen a lot of debate regarding ISIS and the Islamic State, and as events have evolved and they have grown in strenght Atlasia has suffered from some internal contradictions that have made a response harder. Day after day we have seen entire cities fall to them, we have seen their sudden rise in Iraq, Syria, Libya and many other nations, and we have seen some of the most brutal and horrying act commited against Atlasia and its allies: the attacks on Germany, Kuwait and our very own White House, attacks that President DemPGH would refuse to acknowledge, an act that would lead to his downfall.

We have waited two months, but now it is our time to respond, and from a White House still in reconstruction after the attacks I can tell you that we will not tolerate having ISIS humilliate our nation just for us to ignore them. I have issue two executive orders to clear this situation:


With the Foreign Department ready to go, I can confirm that Secretary of State Riley will handle diplomatic affairs in the Middle East along with a potential coalition to fight ISIS as a united bloc, and that Vice-President SJoyce, now entrusted with the Pentagon and our intelligence forces, will handle the strikes and their respective results from Nyman. And, of course, I will be watching the situation closely as it evolves, reacting and responding to the results and the new challenges that might arise.

I have a firm and undying belief in Atlasia's postive role in the world, and I do not take these steps on the basis of aggression, nor do I take them to satisfy any kind of "imperalistic dreams". I have decided to act because I believe that ISIS and their crimes against humanity and international law have to be stopped, because there are people out there asking us to step in and help them, because we as a nation cannot forget that so many of our citizens have already perished at their hands. Today I ask for your support and your understanding, for the decision to start combat operations is not one that should ever be taken lightly. There will be risks, and there will be complications, but I am confident that ISIS will be defeated.

Thank you very much,

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It has been a lenghty process, but finally the confirmation process is over, with the whole cabinet confirmed!

I'd like to thank Vice-President SJoyce for his handling of his legislative duties so far, Speaker Bore and the Senate as a whole for their hard work and for their willigness to listen the nominees put forward by the administration, and, of course, Secretary Flo, Secretary Riley, Attorney General Zuwo, Deputy Attorney General Rpryor and Game Moderator Dr. Cynic for being willing to take on the challenge to join the cabinet and for their work so far.

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(Excerpts from comments on a visit to Chicago)

A lot of events have happened in the past days, and I feel it's worth to comment on them and provide my own point of view. I don't believe the White House should stay silent or neglect the handling of events, and I think our regrettable experience when we were under the banner of the White Rose is pretty eloquent in that regard.

Iraq/ISIS: First things first, I am rather pleased with the developments in Iraq thus far. The Atlasian public has reacted in a positive way and with wide support in the polls, and the international community has been quite receptive. The State Department is really doing a fantastic job on the issue, and rest assured, we are looking at our options and preparing ourselves for the potential evolution of the Middle East situation, so you can expect further updates on that, and hopefully another of my unnecessary long speeches. I'm not going to lie, I always wanted to address the UN at some point...
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Pacific/Midwest: In second place I would like to express my concerns over the current crisis that we are seeing in some of the regional government, given that consequences are starting to appear across the country. While openly judging Governors Simfan and Adam Fitzgerald would be irresponsible on my behalf, I do hope the Pacific and the Midwest will be able to sort out these crisis with the speedy and efficient action of their regional governments. We cannot allow our nation to fall into higher levels of unemployment, and I am of course following the situation as closely as I can.
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Legislation: Third, I believe, should be a few remarks on some pieces of legislation that have made the news, and those that have passed the Senate. So far, I have gladly signed Senator Polnut's bill on biodiversity, Senator Yankee's effort to curb the militarization of the police forces, and with some reluctance I have signed Senator TNF's experimental program regarding Co-Determination, which thankfully was scaled down quite a bit before passing the Senate. There are some good bills, some not so good bills, and for the time being there are two which I am very much against: the Household Appliance Deregulation Act (consumer protection agencies can trust me to veto this one) and, of course, the Civil Rights Act of 2014 for a good number of reasons already posted before the Senate. I am not a fan of abusing the veto power, but I would veto those two if passed.
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Presidency and Reelection: Finally, I do want to state that so far being President has been quite the interesting experience, and beyond Adam Griffin's creepy stalking of some of my actions outside the forum I do feel quite satisfied with the progress that is being made. It is with great surprise that I notice that debate, polling and announcements have already begun on the February Presidential Election, and I'd like to welcome Former Pacific Justice IBDD into the race and wish him well. I haven't made up my mind on a second term since it's far too early and an announcement on that would be irresponsible, but I will make my intentions clear to Atlasia once I reach a decision (most likely in January, so we have a lot of time until then).
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Other: I think it's necessary to commend Game Moderator Dr. Cynic on his first day in office, he had a wonderfully active start and it is greatly encouraging for me to be able to respond to new and unexpected events, it really makes my job more interesting!

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Ladies and gentlemen,

For the past few hours there has been an interesting debate on the most recent allegations by Former Vice-President Griffin. Trying not to make this address too long, Part Eight of his famous thread has either the Administration or the leadership of The People's Party being responsible for delays on the confirmation of the cabinet, with special focus being given to new Game Moderator Dr. Cynic. Among the theories proposed it has been suggested that we wanted to wait until having a new Senate (as if I would wait two months for having a cabinet) or avoid yet another special election.

First of all, I will confirm that there is no conspiracy here. It was my intention to have a speedy process so we could get to work as soon as possible, but a series of factors including the confusion of the status of the new Senate rules, Vice-President SJoyce not having internet access during some of the days of the hearings and so on forced a couple of delays. I accept full responsibility for this delay and I want to apologize to Game Moderator Dr. Cynic, Deputy Attorney General Rpryor (who also suffered a delay) and the Atlasian public for the inconveniences. I am the President, the buck stops here and with me, period.

Second of all, it's not the first time Griffin accuses me of having some sort of devious plot. Many of you remember the whole Tyrion/Persepolis/Otis/whatever confirmation fiasco, and I was blamed for that as well. For a whole month I have patiently waited and coped with Griffin charging this administration with inactivity, incompetence and shady dealings, just as I have tried my best not to be concerned with his stalking and other ridiculous claims like the one that had me as a Manchurian candidate. But the fact that this man currently has nothing to do in this game but complain about the job I am trying to do while he is "above politics" is what I actually find deeply disturbing.

Long story short, the bottom line here is that even if this continues until part Cent that won't make most of these allegations true nor will it affect the way this Administration is trying to work for the nation. And I appeal to the Atlasian public to carefully consider what is being said and what is being done, and ignore these feeble attempts to incite false hysteria.

Francis Urquhart, President and Machiavellian mastermind of Atlasia.
(According to Griffin, that is)

The President wishes to offer his most sincere condolences to the British government over the loss of life involving the humanitarian aid plane shot down over Iraq. The situation has been analysed and a televised statement will come as soon as possible.

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My fellow Atlasians,


Thank you very much for your attention,

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Russia: I spoke with President Putin a couple of days ago in the aftermath of the incident that saw the British plane being shot down over Iraq, and one of the things that I tried to emphasize is that is that fighting ISIS in the best interest of Russia. The actions of this administration have been focused on the goal of building coalitions and reaching a consensus to fight the threat of totalitarianism, and it is regrettable that President Putin has decided to use the type of incendiary language that we saw too well during the crisis in Ukraine. On related news, the State Department will start to focus on Eastern Europe as well, as recent developments have proved that we can't wait until the Iraq situation is solved. The idea of building a much closer relationship to some of the countries in the area is one that I find laudable, and so we will start working to achieve that goal.
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Impeachment: I have many flaws as a President, but I try very hard to avoid having inactivity as one of them. While I haven't been very engaged with the Senate, I have tried to remain in the public eye as best as I can while going through my college exams, which meant doing most of my business in the Atlas Fantasy Election board. I don't believe the Vice-President and I have done anything that deserves impeachment, a view that I hope is shared by the Senate and the public of Atlasia. Of course, SirNick's proposed amendment to the Constitution has my full support, and regarding Griffin I have already made my opinion of his recent moves and motives fairly clear.
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Other: I apologize for the delay on the budget, it has become fairly clear that with the time constraints and my lack of skill on the subject I will need help in this area, which I have already requested. Hopefully I will be able to introduce the 2015 in the next few days. I should also note that the rise in inflation has not gone unnoticed, and the administration will consider the steps to be taken regarding that complicated issue.

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(Note: The President has decided to abandon Michael Heseltine for some time and adopt Francis Urquhart as his new image, mostly to satirize Griffin's portrayal of the administration. Plus, who doesn't like House of Cards?)

Iraq/Syria: It is with great pleasure that I am able to comment on the most recent developments regarding the struggle against the Islamic State, since the most recent air strikes have dealt a tough blow to the enemy forces across the border between Syria and Iraq. While the loss of life is always a regrettable thing, I am confident that the efforts to the broad and global coalition will prevent further loss of life by preventing the victory of totalitarianism in the Middle East. Our mission is far from over, but moments like this encourage us to continue to do our best and prove that coalitions are indeed an excellent way to proceed against threats like this one.
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Budget: A President shouldn't be afraid of admitting what he doesn't know, and I won't shy away from that. I have spent the past weeks trying to find ways of calculating the extent of the spending spree that our nation started since the last budget has passed, and the task has proved too large for my personal knowledge on the subject. After asking for the advice of Atlasian experts and friends, I have crafted a proposal based on minor spending cuts to provide a balance with my promised spending raises in the defense sector, international affairs and the area of technology and science. I hope to work with the Senate so we can all determine the extend of the likely deficit Atlasia is facing, and I promise to do my best so we can pass a balanced budget without making the mistakes of the past.
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Other: First of all, congratulations to all the winners of the Senate election, who fought hard and challenging battles to get to Nyman. Same goes for those who didn't make it, and it is my hope that they can return or reach the Senate in the future. I am particularly pleased with White House Chief of Staff Cris's victory, and I am looking forward to working with the next Senate starting next January. In second place, arrangements have been made in case Secretary of the Interior Flo wins the IDS Emperor race, and the administration is prepared to nominate a replacement should there be a vacancy in the cabinet.

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Ladies and gentlemen,

Good day to all of you. For the past seven weeks I’ve had the privilege of serving this great nation as its President, and I have tried to do my best to provide a stable an active government that will leave our most recent crisis behind. I had my share of mistakes and my share of success, and for the nine weeks of the rest of the term I plan to continue to work hard from the White House. That said, my time in office has removed most of my fondness for ambiguity, and there’s an issue in which I want to be absolutely clear, that of the February 2014 Presidential Election. As former President Calvin Coolidge once said: I do not choose to run (for reelection).

Real life concerns brought forward by the end of my first year of college made it impossible for me to be as active as I wanted to be during the early weeks of my term, and with my second year starting on March and being significantly more complicated than the first one I simply won’t have enough time to serve as President for four more months. And, if I’m allowed to be honest with all of you, I am a bit tired after two years of being Assemblyman, Archduke, Governor, Senator, PPT and President in an almost continuous timeline. You can bet I’ll stay here, but I look forward to take a different road once the time comes.

I struggled with the thought of making this early announcement because it might turn me into a lame duck or it might start the February race too early, but to hell with that, I have a right to choose my own timing. Besides, not running for a second term does not mean I have the intention of turning into a lame duck, and I expect to leave the White House in early March with a good record behind me and my administration.

I would like to take his opportunity to thank my cabinet for their service and their friendship, and for the support they have given me so far.

Thank you very much, and stay tuned for today’s update on other events!

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Russia and the World: We remain pleased by the progress we have made in the Middle East, and we will now give more attention into Eastern Europe, an area that has been sadly neglected in the past despite the worrying developments regarding Crimea and Ukraine. Secretary Riley is already handling certain negotiations on behalf of the administration, and we expect to significantly strengthen our ties with nations on that zone of the world like Poland, Ukraine and some of the Baltic States, to name a few. And, if everything goes right with the proposed Sanity in Foreign Policy Act we expect to be able to act on that front as well.
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Budget: Senator Polnut’s concerns are noted, and I expect to have a full version regarding income proposals by tomorrow. Of course, it should be noted that I am by no means an expert on this particular field, so once again my apologies for all the delays. I would like to be the last President who has to deal with a potential shutdown, so I will propose an amendment to include budget mechanisms into the Constitution soon enough.
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Other: I would like to thank Justice Torie for his service in the Supreme Court, and I am currently taking a look at the potential nominees to replace him. I do have a frontrunner, so either way we will have a quick appointment or a quick process of application so the Court can continue to handle the many cases brought forward by the Attorney General and the citizens of Atlasia.

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Supreme Court: First of all, I would like to thank former Justice Torie for his service to the Republic, and I wish him the best of luck in his recent real life endeavours. There were quite a lot of people interested in being his replacement, but in the end only one man can be picked and my first choice was happy to accept immediately. Mideast Governor TJ in Cleve is a man of experience, skill and responsibility, and I don't doubt for a moment that he will be a fantastic Supreme Court Justice.
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Veto: As those who follow the work of the Senate know, I have issued a veto on the recently passed Collective Bargaining Modernization Act of 2014. Being honest, I have done so because I don't believe a single union should be granted representation over sectors as wide as those proposed in said bill, not to mention that this could eliminate the relevance of the minor unions against those who may not even be a majority. It's up to the Senate to override or not, but I hope the veto stays.
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drj101: As others have already said (in a much more eloquent way) my thoughts are with former SoIA drj101, as it has been reported that she passed away a few months ago. Most of the citizens of Atlasia and members of the Atlas Forum are so young that it is very shocking when something like this happens, and I think it's very important that we remember and honor those who are now gone.
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Others: Once I clear a small issue I should have a nominee for Secretary of the Interior ready very soon, so I haven't forgotten about that. My budget proposal seems to have been badly received, but I remain confident that in the case that a budget could not be passed by January 1st we will be able to avert a crisis using a simple mechanism. Mainly, my idea is to have the 2014 budget extend over to 2015 via executive order until we can pass a budget, and then solve the matter once and for all with a comprehensive constitutional amendment. Either way, I plan to be the last President who has to face a situation like this one.

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Vega Scandal: As I have explained earlier I am quite surprised at the recent scandal involving serious accusations of supplantation of identity, fraud and other potential crimes, and after consulting with the Justice Department the administration will create a Commission of Enquiry on Identity Theft via Executive Order:


Deputy Attorney General Rpryor has proved to be a capable and honest Atlasian, and I think he will be able to lead a serious and neutral investigation along with the people he chooses to form a part of this effort. I congratulate AG Zuwo and DAG Rpryor once again for the hard work they have done to enforce the rules and the laws of Atlasia, and I strongly condemn Senator TNF and those who continue to libel and slander the Justice Department to further their own agendas. Even if we have another partisan attempt at impeachment, I will fight back.
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Sec. of the Interior: As many of you know, I have nominated Former SoIA Hagrid to his former job, and so far it seems that he will be able to be confirmed without a major delay. I believe that his performance in the cabinet a few months ago was efficient, active and very productive, and I look forward to working with him as a part of this administration. We have two months ahead of ourselves, and there's a lot to do until this term ends!
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Others: As promised, I will take action on the potential shutdown tomorrow so we can avoid a crisis, and considering that the budget debate has so far been quite active I think we can confidently expect one to be passed in a couple of weeks or so. I also expect some proposals to go out on the legislative front very soon, mostly focused on constitutional reform of the cabinet, budget and a certain issue that has proved quite divisive in the past few months. Finally, as the presidential race seems to have started quite early this time, I want to wish Duke, Cincinnatus, Cassius, Bore, Bacon King, IBDD and the other candidates to come the best of luck in their respective bids for the White House.

Finally, please take a few minutes to vote on this survey made by the Commission on Electoral Reform: http://goo.gl/forms/oH6wjx7Y76

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My fellow Atlasians,


Thank you very much for your attention,

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My fellow Atlasians,


Thank you very much for your attention, and my apologies for my long and winded speeches,

The President wishes to offer his most sincere condolences to the people of France and the French government due to the terrible series of events that have transpired over the past few days. The Republic of Atlasia stands united with France and the French people in opposing all forms of terrorism, for terrorism will never be able to destroy the sacred values of democracy and freedom of expression.

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It is often said that the relationship of a President with its Senate can define his administration (that's false, I know, just hear me out), and indeed many of my predecessors have crafted their legacies in compromise and skill like Averroes Nix or Duke, while others have found themselves under siege and unable to get an agenda passed (no need for examples here, I guess). Dealing with a Senate majority that is left to center-left while being from the center right is no easy task, but I do thank most of the Senators for being willing to compromise when possible.

Overall, the legislative front has seen this administration getting the Sanity in Foreign Policy Act passed, I have signed several laws passed by the Senate and, to my surprise, I've only used the veto once (and failed, I know). Now the time has come for the far reaching reforms that I promised during the campaign, and for that effect I have introduced three pieces of legislation (which could become five provided I can get the language right in the other ideas):


In addition to that we may have two other amendments concerning marriage and the federal budget, but once again that depends on whether I can get ther right words for those two.

Regarding the crucial issue of the 2015 Federal Budget, I would like to reassure the citizens of Atlasia that this administration will get a budget passed before this term is over. It has been a long process with a lot of debate, but with the Game Moderator and the Deputy GM working on the revenue estimates I am confident that we will pass a budget that will reflect the badly needed focus on realism.

Ah, before I forget! It has become rather fashionable for some to refer to me as "Lameduck Lumine", and as endearing as the nickname is I will just say that my presidency is certainly not over yet. So stay tuned!

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Napoleon/Hamilton: A new year, a new age, a new President that turns out to be a sock. It is with sadness what I have heard the news of the real identity of the former President, sadness for how our beloved Republic continues to be tricked by some who believe they can do as they please. I also want to take this chance to state once again that I continue to oppose the idea of mocking our Supreme Court by abusing the Presidential Pardons, and indeed I have no intention of using one until my term in office ends.

That said, this is an issue that needs to be discussed by organisms like the Senate, the Supreme Court or the Department of Justice, so I would appreciate if the citizens of Atlasia did not attempt to rewrite some areas of the wiki. The current changes are fine, but I say this because there have been instances of people changing the pages of some events to suit their own agendas (the rewrite of the Atlasian Civil Conflict by a certain citizen, for example).

Political Races: I could lie and say that as President I am not supposed to interfere with the political process, but who would believe that? Far from it, I feel it is part of my duty to comment on the upcoming general election and what it might bring for Atlasia. For once, I am quite happy with seeing a campaign of ideas from both sides and seeing Riley, Bore, Bacon King and Maxwell being the gentlemen they are on the campaign trail. But my political ideas are obvious enough, so the Riley/Maxwell ticket indeed has my full support, along with the candidates to the Senate that I feel have the potential to revitalize the august body. Leaving that aside, I invite the citizens of Atlasia to follow the debate carefully, to read the interviews, to participate in the polling sessions, and overall, to carefully consider what's best for the future of Atlasia. As a nation we cannot afford to be ignorant about our candidates and their views for our future.

Final Month: The clock moves forward and so does the time in office of this administration, having about five weeks left of the term. Thus, I wish to state once again that our key objective for the month of February will be that of consolidating the gains made by this government and bring a successful end to certain issues. For example, some of the goals are to finish the budget before the term is over, hopefully secure the positive developments made in Iraq and Ukraine, pass the remaining pieces of the legislative agenda (and progress is being made on that) and so on. Hopefully I will be able to deliver a State of Atlasia speech a week or so before the term ends, then issue the February 2015 Inductions of the Order of the Star of Atlasia, and then leave the White House open and prepared for the next President.

Well, that's all for now, stay tuned for the UN address!

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Ladies and gentlemen, good day:

I speak to you from the White House because I am frankly worried about recent events that have taken place across the nation. As many of you know, the Senate is about to pass a bill called the "Civil Rights Act of 2014", once a radical proposal that the Senate has worked on over the past weeks in order to make it acceptable to the citizens of the nation. This bill has already caused some pretty harsh reactions, including the frustrated attack in Nyman that might have killed one of our Senators. I am appalled at that act, and as always I repudiate the use of violence to solve political issues.

The current version of the bill that the Senate has passed is evidently flawed and it contains many points that need to be addressed. For a great part of the legislative process I considered using the presidential veto, but seeing as we are in a situation in which said veto could be overturned I will take run the risk of allowing this bill to pass without any changes, not when it could bring severe consecuences for Atlasia. I will propose a redraft after careful consideration of the goals and merits of the CRA, and naturally I welcome the suggestions of all the citizens of Atlasia for that particular process.

But what I will not tolerate is for people to use this situation as an excuse for violence. This nation was shaken to its core by the events of the Atlasian Civil Conflict, and I'll be damned if the federal government accepts violence as a natural reaction from the supporters and the opponents of this bill, which is why I support the Department of Interior and its directive dealing with the potential response scenarios. Furthermore, I am currently engaged in talks with the Department of Justice regarding the recent formation of the so called "self defense units" and "militias" and their supposed legality. I still need to get a clear view of the legal situation we face, but I confidently warn both supporters and opponents to the CRA that this administration will stand for and defend the rule of law, because if there's something that forms the spirit of Atlasia is the fact that we are a modern and democratic society.

The President wishes to express his congratulations to outgoing Game Moderator Dr. Cynic on his excellent performance, which most certianly helped the position to overcome many of the challenges it has faced in the past. With the office of Game Moderator soon to be open, the White House will accept applications for it starting today.

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Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen:

I come to you today as the President of the Republic of Atlasia, the first to address the United Nations in a very long time. Sad as it might be that many of my predecessors never found the time to take this step, I am proud to speak to you as the leader of a free and democratic nation, a nation that has been able to overcome many challenges over the past few months. It was a few months ago that we suffered a civil conflict and we experienced many of the threats that currently affect our world.

As a man with a keen interest in history I happen to believe that the story of the 20th Century is that of the struggle of the world against totalitarianism, the gradual victory against fascism, nazism, communism and other ideologies that one day threatened to end democracy and destroy many of the freedoms that wide parts of mankind now enjoys. But the victory was not as definitive as some may believe, and it has become evident now that those who claimed that the fall of the Berlin Wall was the “End of History” were incredibly wrong.

Totalitarianism is still very much alive, a constant threat not only to the liberty but the very lives of thousands of people living in current war zones. And the most evident foe is the so called Islamic State (ISIS), a terrorist force that has spread the ghosts of war and death across the globe. Whether in the sands of Iraq, Libya and Syria or the streets of Sydney, Paris, Frankfurt and Washington DC, or even in our very own White House, the Islamic State has proven that they will not stop until they reach their goal, a goal that will result in the end of personal liberties in many countries, the renunciation of democracy, the genocide of those who are opposed, perhaps just for their heritage or their religion.

We all know that the League of Nations failed to prevent some of this issues a few decades ago, but the United Nations is a much stronger organization, one with a clearer purpose, one with the resolve to act and help end this threat. Ever since my presidency started I have done what I can to fight back the Islamic State and its forces, but I have done so by respecting international law and working with other nations to ensure that a global force can fight them back. Missiles will not destroy them, but coalitions will. And I want to call on the nations of the globe to join the struggle against totalitarianism and defend democracy and the key personal freedoms. We all have a common interest that is under serious threats, and we have a responsibility as a global community to put a stop to this situation before it’s too late.

Collaboration is the key to success in foreign affairs, it is a sign that the world has changed from the challenges of the 19th and 20th Centuries. Whether it is the Ebola outbreak in Africa, the threat of totalitarianism in the Middle East, the Ukrainian conflict, or any other of the current world crisis, the Republic of Atlasia stands ready to defend liberty, ready to work with other nations to correct the mistakes of the past and be a fully engaged member of a global community. Now it’s not the time for a single nation to lead charges, and I have no intentions to being the man who will lead a charge as if I was entitled to it due to the strengths of my nation. Now it’s time for all the countless nations that share our concerns to stand up and be a part of a united charge to solve and prevent the issues that pose a threat to the world and its citizens.

I will end my intervention with a quote that I find obligatory due to the context, a quote that hundreds of people have repeated since the times of Ancient Greece: United we stand, divided we fall.

It has become rather common these days for some particular Atlasian citizens to charge the administration (both the President and the Justice Department) with serious allegations regarding the criminal prosecutions of the past three months.

 I reject these ridiculous claims, and I note that the most recent of them comes from none other than disgraced former Governor Fitzgerald, now a convicted criminal by an impartial jury of the citizens of his own region in a fair trial.

Considering the circumstances I invite those who have been convicted of crimes to accept their own responsibility for their own actions instead of blaming Attorney General Zuwo or myself, and I ask those who continue to libel and slander the administration to spare me, my cabinet, and the Atlasian public from their false, unnecessary and ludicrous outrage.

Sincerely,

The task of finding a Game Moderator can be a complicated one, as I experienced at the start of my term. The job can be daunting and time consuming, but as many great GM’s have proved it can be a powerful tool to make Atlasia a better game, a more engaging and interesting one.

When Dr. Cynic announced that he was planning to resign I obviously felt that a search was going to be hard, and yet to my surprise one Atlasia stepped forward to say that he wanted to be GM. After a very satisfactory interview I decided that I had a great nominee, and so today I appoint former Vice-President Kalwejt to the office of Game Moderator:


Kalwejt has a fascinating resume in Atlasia, having served countless times in both the regional and federal governments as a capable officeholder. He brings a lot of new ideas to improve the position and with the end of the Papal Patch I am assured that there is no conflict of interest whatsoever, which is why I hope that the Senate votes to confirm him as soon as possible.

Thank you for your attention,

Today I have signed into law the Policy Report Act, an attempt by the Senate to gather information on several areas of policy that may have been neglected or could be confused over the past few months. It's up to the Speaker of the Senate to open the threads to keep this running, but the passed text states that the President is responsible for the appointment, so I leave it open for those interested in the position to apply. I also want to note that this does not count as a formal office, so running the APR does not mean you cannot hold another position in Atlasia.

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Federal Employees Labor Relations Act of 2014: I'll be honest here and state that I do have a dislike for this bill. I think it's fundamentally dangerous and irresponsible to give some unions enough power to bring down our federal government and suspend some crucial services for out citizens, just as I believe that the other provisions of the bill (Section 2) go too far. Instead of redrafting it into something that both sides would probably loathe, I have issued a veto on this bill.

The Set It and Leave it Alone Minimum Wage Act of 2015: I praise Senator Yankee's measured attempt to find a permanent solution to this issue instead of the unrealistic proposal that was sent to the floor some time ago, that would set the minimum wage until 2025 and would no doubt case great damage to our economy. I hope the Senate will table Senator TNF's proposal and move the debate to the new one.

Civil Rights Act of 2014: Yes, I was disappointed that the Senate would choose to vote down my redraft (which was a moderate as possible), but on the other hand I do acknowledge that TNF seems to have a real interest in amendment the more controversial parts, and overall I hope the Senate will take its time to create a bill that is acceptable to most of Atlasia and one that I can sign without the temptation of using my veto power. .

Kurdish Solidarity Act of 2014: As I've already said, I think the Kurds should be supported against ISIS, but this is the wrong approach. Not only we alienate Turkey and Iraq in a single move, we also legalize a terrorist organization and create a country without even consulting the international community (so much for the isolationism of the sponsor), not to mention the potential for a Kurdistan that has a Marxist-Leninist party as its main force. I plan to offer an amendment today or tomorrow focusing on the Iraqi Kurds (instead of the PKK) and pushing for debating more autonomy for the Kurds with the nations of the Middle East, a rather more sensible approach.

Anti-Terrorism Act: Needless to say, I fully support Senator SWE's approach because this is pure common sense, and the amendments to the original bill seem to have corrected most if not any of the potential concerns. The destruction of threads containing crucial information for Atlasia should be a very serious crime, and I will be happy to sign the bill once it passes (as I believe it will) the Senate.

I could say a lot of things on the current context, and perhaps I will, but the priority rests with a functioning government. I thank Secretary Potus for his hard work through the past three months and for his significant achievements in issues like Iraq and the struggle against ISIS and, of course, his negotiations in Crimea.

With the position of SoEA/Sec. of State open I invite those Atlasians interested in serving to send me a message and let me know. They probably won't be able to serve more than two weeks given the calendar and the approaching election, but all the same I would appreciate it if somebody was interested in the position.

Sincerely,

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Good day!

First of all, I think I should speak a few words regarding the legislative front and recent developments in the Senate, as I believe some rather positive steps have been taken. The first one, of course, is the success in bringing down the Federal Employees Labor Relations Act of 2014 after the veto was retained by the Senate. Without any doubt this bill would have resulted in a very complicated situation for the Federal Government, and I thank Senators Yankee, Cris, Bore and Polnut in voting against the motion to override my presidential veto.

There's also good news in both the Cabinet Reform Amendment, that has been amended to answer to most of the concerns put forward by the Senate and the Kurdish Solidarity Act, heavily modified to create a far more realistic approach to the issue of Kurdish self determination. The changes in both pieces of legislation have been mostly successful so far, and I believe both will be able to pass the Senate very soon. I also note that Former Vice President Kalwejt was successfully confirmated as the Game Moderator, and I thank the Senate for its reception of the nominee. Similar is the situation of Superique, who has been well received as the State nominee.

With three weeks left for the term it's time to solve the final issues: Getting a budget passed with the help of the new GM and Deputy GM, solidifying the achievements in Russia and Iraq with the help of the new Secretary of State, issuing the February 2015 Induction for the Order of the Star, giving a lengthy address to the nation on the achievements of this administration and, finally, leave the White House as ready as possible for the winner of the election coming this week. The constant changes of the past few days give a fairly clear idea of the winners for several races, but all the same I look forward to the surprises of election night.

Finally, I would like to note that despite some suggestions to the contrary I fully intend to serve in this office until the last legal day of this presidential term. I'm not particularly sure of what will happen once I leave the White House, but I do have a couple of projects being considered at the moment.

That's all for now!

President Lumine has extended his personal welcome to Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz after his arrival to Atlasia, and he wishes to extend a formal invitation to His Royal Highness to hold a private meeting with him on the afternoon of Thursday 19th, before the start of the General Election.

I wish to express my condolences to the Kingdom of Jordan and especially to the affected family over the horrible death of the pilot Muath al-Kasasbeh, another martyr for the struggle against ISIS and totalitarianism in the Middle East. Events like this can only strenghten the resolve of the nations of the Middle East to fight back a force as cruel as ISIS, and once a Secretary of State is confirmated there will be a tour of the region in order to deal with these issues as closely as possible.

Sincerely,

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Ladies and gentlemen,

Good day. The past few days have seen quite a good amount of events and scandals for the nation, a lot of speculation on my role and my personal beliefs regarding the Presidency, and I think the time has come for me as your President to comment on them. I will do so with as much honesty as possible, unpleasant as that could be for some who tend to be overly protective when it comes to certain individuals or institutions.

Before I get to subject I wish to extend my condolences to the people of the Papal Patch over the demise of their land. Heroic or ridiculous, I respect their efforts in trying to create a new nation and I think I speak for most of Atlasia when I say that they are welcome back on their homeland. I should also note that the administration is not ignoring SirNick's horrible actions, the current international situation and the Pacific worker’s strike, and I am currently holding talks with my cabinet to see what is to be done.

What brings me here today is what I admitted in another thread a short time ago, that I happen to be very disappointed and perhaps frustrated with the political situation in Atlasia. I feel that we are living in a context which is far more negative than we think it is. It was my intention to speak up my mind after my term was over, but in the eve of a general election it would be cowardice to shut up because of the potential consequences, and since my opponents have made it clear that I am nothing more than a lameduck to them I do not fear what some may say of this speech.

I strongly believe that in the present time the three major political parties of Atlasia; the Federalist Party, the Labor Party and The People’s Party are having a negative impact on our nation due both to their actions and their lack of them. I strongly believe their participation in recent events has led us to a situation in which personal attacks are the norm, where scandals are either used for political effect without regard of the consequences or ignored to suit the needs of the major political forces. When Duke left office and during the first weeks after that he warned of the potential end to the Era of Good Feelings, and after the terms of DemPGH, Tyrion, Cranberry and my own it is far too evident that things have changed a lot.

I am deeply disappointed because of what has happened so far. I am disappointed because of President Napoleon, who was constantly reelected for office and defended despite his record and his message, because some chose to ignore that he was in fact guilty of a crime. I am disappointed because of President Tyrion, who mocked our judicial system with his pardon and then abandoned this nation in its greatest hour of need, only to be cheered at his return. I am disappointed because one of our former Governors committed voter intimidation and he charged this administration with the blame, a view that actually has supporters. I am disappointed because one of our regions continues to pass ridiculous and frivolous laws, while those who speak against such a situation are attacked and widely mocked. I am disappointed because blatant scheming from the parties is fiercely defended and perhaps even encouraged, all for the sake of power and not in the defense of ideas. And I am also deeply disappointed at myself for having defended things that I should not have, because I should have known better and because the Office of the Presidency deserves better from me.

The fact that my presidency has not been easy is something for which I take a good part of the blame, and to consider myself some sort of victim would be beyond ludicrous. But I am disappointed in the major political parties of Atlasia because they keep encouraging this negative context that drives us into gridlock and disappointment, because these situations keep arising and nothing is done about them. The Federalist Party has been unable to stand up for its views for a long time, calling itself a party while ceding ground and arguing that parties should remain the same because of historical precedents. The People’s Party, despite the sympathy and the friendship that I have with so many of its members, seems to prioritize personal agendas and personalities, not ideas, and the effects seem clear at the light of recent revelations and reactions. And while I hold a lot of respect for many members of the Labor Party like Speaker Bore, the fact is that an entire wing of the party has spent months attacking this government (and before that, whoever dared to opposed something done by Labor) in an almost irrational way, doing most than anybody to impose a negative discourse that I've had to deal with ever since I ran against TNF and especially when I opposed President DemPGH, and I've had enough of that.

Atlasia is an election game that needs political parties and its strategies, which cannot be denied. Winning elections and creating strong parties is a crucial part of the game, but Atlasia is not only about that, and the fact remains that all three parties have been growing more flawed as time goes. Day after day more and more negative precedents are being set (like a GM deleting a bunch of historical records); day after day we have a scandal defended by some and attacked by others, and the lies keep mounting up. I do not think this is a widespread feeling among most players, but I am personally worried about the future of Atlasia if things continue to be like this and if the three major parties refuse to change for the sake of "winning" the game.

To clarify, I speak up because I feel I have to say something in light of the recent events and because of my own frustration at how things have been for quite a while. I don't want to stay silent because I could lose the support of somebody, or because my words could offend many who love their own parties, I would like to think that the Presidency allows a man to speak freely and openly with the people, as long as he can be respectful. I don't speak only to forget my words, and I will do my best to remain consequent to the views I've exposed.

Thank you very much,

I condemn in the strongest possible terms the attack on the Census Bureau Office. To attack the records of the nation is a very serious crime and the implication of an attempt to destroy the tools of our nation to hold an election is frankly terrible, a show of the dangers that extremist views can bring. My thoughts and my prayers are with the guard who was injured while bravely repelling this horrible act, and I can only hope he will make a speedy recovery.

I will contact the cabinet and see what can be done in terms of both investigation and the need to ensure the safety of tonight's election.

Sincerely,

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With the election in full swing and with international developments on the struggle against ISIS mounting up, I had the chance to hold a very productive meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Muqrin in the White House, where I had the pleasure of having him as a guest. While for obvious reasons the details will remain a secret, we had a detailed discussion on ISIS and the war on terrorism, taking into account the relationship between Atlasia and Saudi Arabia and need for collaboration if we are to vanquish the spectre of totalitarianism.

While my term may be almost over, soon to be Sec. of State Superique and me will do whatever is necessary to prosecute this struggle and leave a firm legacy for the winner of the election, and several options are indeed being considered once the hearings are over.

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Census Bureau and Fritz: I'd like to express my sadness at the news of Registrar General Fritz's departure from the Census Bureau at the start of March, and at the same time offer him my most sincere congratulations on his excellent performance and his highly efficient tenure. It won't be easy to replace such a great officeholder, and I don't envy the task of the next President in choosing a new Registrar General.

Aaron Green: I think the starting point to talk about what's going on with the nation is clearly the regrettable demise of Aaron Green, a hero who died defending some of the most crucial mechanisms of our democracy. My thoughts and my prayers are of course with his family, although I do feel that attending his funeral myself would be disrespectful to a family that needs to recover from such a loss, not making his death a political issue.

Terrorist Attacks: I said very clearly I was dissapointed at the surge in actions like this, and I stand for those comments. I condemn Barney Rochambeau at his coward actions and his implication of a political force that had nothing to do with the attacks, just as I condemn the rushed actions of the crowd that attempted to, and I quote "hang the bastards". Ever since I took office this administration has been fully committed to enforce the rule of law and secure the order of the nation, and we cannot tolerate extremist actions like this.

The Election: While it is imprudent of me to comment before the full results are in, I do think some tendences are very clear in light of the current results, so while I personally believe some calls are rushed it is pretty evident that the results will have some very important consequences for the political section I am currently a part of, and I look forward to the reactions and the post-election analysis. Other than that, I'd like to reassure our voters that the Department of Interior has done everything that's possible to ensure the safety of the election, and I encourage those who have not voted yet to go to the polls and make their voices heard.

Yesterday I went to the Census Bureau to change my party registration, thus making me an independent for the time being. The Presidency remains my most important duty, but I will be taking action regarding the political parties very soon.

I would also like to note that the administration is watching the issue of terrorism very carefully, as we are worried over the rise in violence and the attacks that have claimed a good number of lives so far. Actions are to be expected, for I will not stand for doing nothing against terrorism.

Finally, I wish to extend my public congratulations to Senator Bore for winning the Presidency and Superique for being confirmed as the Secretary of State.

Sincerely,

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Ladies and gentlemen,

Good day.

I think that before I get to speak about the most important issue that we face I should express my sadness at the coward attack on the Keystone Phil Federal Building. I cannot find the words to express the emotions that I feel at this moment, but my prayers are with the families of the victims and with those injured in this act. This is the largest loss of Atlasian life since the Civil Conflict, and I believe that this is a moment many of us will never forget.

I am going to be plain with all of you, because this is not a political speech. I have a great belief in the rule of law, and in the concept that law and order are crucial for a modern society to progress. Some may disagree with political views, some may disagree with our system of government, but that some would find it reasonable to do things like what we saw on the Census Bureau, in the South, in Kansas and in Nyman is beyond despicable. I have seen politicians and citizens from all sides condemning these acts, and I believe that as nation we will be united against terrorism.

Through this evening I have contacted the Regional Executives of Atlasia to ask for their cooperation in ensuring the safety of the regions, and I have contacted the Cabinet to enact several measures to react to these events, including investigations from the Department of Justice, increased safety measures from the Department of Interior, and intelligence and military arrangements from the Department of State. To that I have added two Executive Orders, branding the True Atlasian Patriots and Patriotic Militia of Atlasia (the main organizations that we know so far) as terrorist organizations, to be hunted down by all the might of the Federal Government:


That is what we have done, and we will continue to act until this administration leaves office. We will investigate, we will get to the bottom of this and we will bring those responsible for these attacks to justice, and prove once and for all that our system works. If you don't mind me being very personal here, I am not really a fan of the militias. I truly appreciate the efforts of the citizens and their enthusiasm to fight back the spectre of terrorism, but with our law enforcement system fully committed to this situation I can only believe that the rise in militia groups has the potential to lead to unnecessary violence and I have expressed my concerns to the Regional Executives.

I want to make one thing perfectly clear as I end this brief address to the nation. I will not stand for Atlasia to be threatened by groups of extremists, and I will not stand for our citizens having to fear for their lives thanks to the actions of a few. We will prove them wrong by upholding the rule of law, by showing the strength of our belief in democracy, by providing strong leadership, and we shall do that by the will of the good people of Atlasia.

Considering how many of you must feel right now, I ask you to be hopeful. Atlasia is a nation that has overcome many challenges in the past, and I do not feel this is one that will prove stronger than the ones that we have vanquished with hard work and an unbreakable will. I do not know, my fellow citizens, whether this struggle will be brief or long. But I do know that we will prove them wrong.

Thank you very much,

The President is particularly pleased by the arrest of Wayne Derrick, and wishes to extend his congratulations to the Law Enforcement Agencies, the Regional Executives and the Justice Department for their constant efforts against terrorism.

With the presidential term ending this Friday, President Lumine will soon deliver a State of the Union address to the nation on the progress made by his administration, to be followed by the March 2015 Induction of the Order of the Star of Atlasia and the farewell address, most likely his final actions before leaving office.

President Lumine delivered his State of the Union speech today, making the defense of his administration while briefly discussing some of the issued faced by his government.

You can read the speech here: https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=208416 (http://)

It has become somewhat of a tradition for Presidents to issue Orders of the Star at the end of their terms, and this administration will not be the exception. The Order of the Star of Atlasia exists to honor those who have contributed to this great nation of ours in many ways, and I have set out to honor many whom I felt have been ignored.

There were many others I wanted to give the Order of Atlasia, but in the end I felt that the current number was already too large, and while I considered giving the Order to many others the least this noble award needs is abuse from the Executive.

Congratulations, ladies and gentlemen!

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I felt quite tempted to start this address in many ways. Perhaps in a dramatic way, or by quoting Francis Urquhart, or by citing "we'll meet again..." to reference Dr. Strangelove, and so on. In the end I decided to keep it more or less simple, because after four months of verbosity the Atlasian public has to be tired of the speeches.

And I think the main purpose of this should be a message of thanks. One doesn't get to the White House and then serve a presidential term without help, and there are many people who have made this possible with their advice, their help and their friendship. I want to start by thanking my cabinet, a group of dedicated and truly great Atlasians that I hope will remain in public service for a long time. I want to thank my mentors and my friends, who have helped with with my life in Atlasia ever since I registered. I want to thank those who have constantly supported me and voted for me, because what I have been able to accomplish is because of them. And I also thank those who have been less than kind, for providing formidable challenges and for giving me the chance to rethink things and improve.

Today I leave the White House and I leave the Oval Office for Speaker Bore, and I wish him the best of luck to him and his administration. It is not easy to be the President of Atlasia, and it can bring the best and the worst of a player at the same time. But it is an honor, it is an office that I have learned to respect and cherish, and perhaps, just perhaps, I will probably miss some of the good parts of the job.

I now leave office for the first time since February 2014, and to be frank I do not know what future holds for me. And I'm happy with that, because that is what makes this game so interesting most of the time. Today is the end of an important process for me, but it also marks the beginning of a new one.

And, of course, if any of you are wondering whether I'll return to public service someday, well... You might very well think that, but of course I couldn't possibly comment.

Au Revoir, good citizens of Atlasia!