Liberal National Convention, June 2012 - Houston, TX -- Standing In Solidarity (user search)

Good evening, and welcome to the beginning of the second day of our convention.

At first, I must say- it is an honor having the privilege to serve as this party’s chair. I am proud to preside over currently the biggest major party in Atlasia, with twenty-five fantastic members coming from all five regions! We are now at the beginning of the second day of this convention, and much business needs to be done. I encourage our convention attendees to review the bylaws I have put forward, and to please participate in the upcoming votes for our bylaws and party leaders that will be held tomorrow.

Now, onto business.

It is important to say, personally, I consider myself good friends with most of the candidates running in this election. However, it is clear that there are only two people who have what it takes to bring our country the energy and reform it needs. And that, of course, is Governor Napoleon and Mr. Kalwejt.

Many of you may not know, but Governor Napoleon is the one who brought me into this game. I still remember the day Governor Napoleon private messaged me last summer and asked me to be the JCP candidate for the special Northeast Assembly election. At first, I wasn’t sure whether to run. I was new to the game and wasn’t sure what to expect. But I threw my hat into the ring, and after that election, I didn’t regret it.

As we all know, Governor Napoleon is one of the most active governors in the country. He has continued the Northeastern culture of activity by drawing plans, crafting bills, and speaking on issues not just facing our region, but our entire nation. He has underlined the importance of being an active contributor to the game and he has been a great leader for the progressive movement.

And that is why it is of utmost importance that all leftists unify around this ticket. While it is true that the Labor Party and Liberal Party differ on some issues, we cannot afford to lose this election and we must not repeat the same mistakes we made during the last midterm season. In order for the left to continue to be a prominent force in our political system, we must put minor differences aside and embrace the true partnership that Liberal and Labor can have. Only then can we work together to achieve common goals just as we did when our parties were one.

Indeed, the challenges facing us today are crucial. Enthusiasm is low, voter turnout has decreased over the months, regions do not have the activity nor the oversight they need to keep their governments working, and every week we see new people register to the game but do little to nothing afterwards. Right now, we have one hundred thirty seven registered voters in the game. Only a score of these players are active today. And this is not the fault of any person, any party, or any government- it is the fault of growing apathy and the petty, back-and-forth flamewars we see too often.

But unfortunately, our political opponents, both in the race for President, in local governments, and in the Senate, have consistently said no to ideas that will move our country forward.

They said no to enacting legislation that provides free broadcasting so we can enrich our nation’s rich culture and provide an avenue to export them abroad.
They said no to retaining the jobs of our nation’s hardworking teachers.
They said no to protecting our country’s glorious mountains from unneeded destruction and pollution.
They said no to preserving a women’s right to choose.
They said no to keeping marriage a universal right for all to enjoy, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
They said no to preventing our country from going back to the days of failed, irrational, and senseless Drug War-era policies.
They do not understand the fundamental truth that a government that protects you cannot force you to risk your life fighting overseas at the same time.

I do not question the patriotism, nor the intentions, of our opponents. But I do question the wisdom of their ideas, both on a practical manner as well as a matter of principle.

The Napoleon/Kalwejt ticket will offer you something better- good policy, good reform, and the activity that we so desperately need.
Right now, our country is in the hands of someone who has been in Atlasia for many years, and as president, has stayed faithful to this country in good times and bad. I hope you will all join me in thanking President Polnut, as well as Vice President Tmthforu94, for their hard work these past four months and beyond.

But make no mistake. Paving the road to a better future doesn’t end now, and it won’t end in the next four months or in the four months afterwards. We, as Liberals, know that the journey doesn’t end after the next election. We must continue to fight and to govern on essential principles.

We must pass sensible business regulations and maintain an economic environment that’s ripe for investment and opportunity.
We must keep abortion remain a safe, legal, and rare decision for women and protect the rights of homosexuals.
We must take the proper steps toward balancing the budget without effacing programs that Atlasians use every day.
We must maintain a well-knit safety net without tear.
And most importantly, we must always put do what is right and put practicality over ideological pureness.

Finally, I would like to close with a quote that President John F. Kennedy once said: If by a "Liberal" they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people — their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights, and their civil liberties — someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicions that grip us in our policies abroad, if that is what they mean by a "Liberal," then I'm proud to say I'm a "Liberal."

Thank you.

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