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America: Write Your Own History
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You're right, next time I will do that. But honestly, Lockwood would have won; people who voted for McKinley wouldn't vote for Debs.
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Lockwood Assassinated; Emblem of Heroism
September 6, 1901
Buffalo, New York
When choosing a location for a hefty speech planned by Lady Lockwood, organizers picked the Hall of Music as an ideal location. (X marks the place of assassination)
As typical with Lockwood's administration, she traveled with a large force; exposition police, Buffalo detectives, her secret police, and in addition two detectives specially contracted due to "concerns of anarchist/socialist activities". Normally, the secret police would be right next to the President, but Lockwood insisted on a translator at her side in order to fluently talk with leaders of Mali, Sweden, Japan, and others.
The doors to the convention opened, with the Star Spangled Banner playing on the organ and eventually shifting to Bach. The ceremony was briefly interrupted when a young child asked Lockwood for her signature red carnation on her clothing. Lockwood gave it to her, then resumed work without her signature good-luck charm. Several people began coming close to the president with their arms concealed, a practice usually condemned by the secret police but the intense heat lead to non-enforcement, as people used their hands to wipe sweat from their forehead with a handkerchief. A man then came to Lockwood with his right hand concealed; as if injured. Lockwood gestured towards the man if his arm was okay. As the President and the man's hands touched at 4:07 PM, the man shot Lockwood in the abdomen twice. The frail president, age 70, died instantly.
The man, Leon Czolgosz, was an anarchist heavily influenced by underground anarchist and socialist movements. The mainstream socialist movement, weeks before, had sent out a warrant for his detainment after several remarks about assassinating the president.
Following the assassination, newly inaugurated George Dewey declared "When compared with the suppression of anarchy, every other question sinks into insignificance." While gazing through the thick fog on the Atlantic, watching for British forces, Dewey gave his oath to office in his naval uniform.
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1901: Lockwood's Return and Surge in Popularity
The 1900 election was a shock to everyone; the Democratic Party had split, and in the split had dwarfed the Republican Party for the first time since Franklin Pierce in 1852. Socialism was on the rise, led by union leader Eugene V. Debs, but former Republicans, former Equalists, and half of the former Democratic Party had places Belva Ann Lockwood, "Lady Lockwood", back into office after being forced out by behind-the-scene dealings with Senators for the passage of women's suffrage, and an all-time low popularity rating following secessions of Western Australia to Britain.
Upon returning to office, Lockwood sheltered herself in her office for weeks on end with little communication. The media was abuzz. What was she up to? After 12 days of no news, Lockwood arrived from her office with several, finely written bills outlining the independence of Mexico, Tibet, Fort Smith, Tasmania, Indonesian holdings, Iraq, and Oman. This spurred public support by those who wished to see an improved economy, better diplomatic relations, and a strengthening in the stability of the nation; gaining support from Socialists as well! Staunch imperialists were furious, however, as they saw the American Empire giving up territories soldiers worked so hard to claim.
Her generosity towards her coined method of "Foreign Empowerment" came at a price though. During her brief fourth administration, Lockwood outlined several "friendly ultimatums" demanding excess resources such as oil and rice, to help the war effort. In reality, these resources would be sold to corporations for war bonds; strengthening both corporations and the military industry.
After these domestic and foreign policies, Lockwood once again fully focused on the Edwardian War -- a war which the world thought America was losing, after the sinking of most of the American navy under the McKinley administration. After George Dewey was given complete control of the whole navy, the war began turning around. Troops in Africa were flown to Mali to protect them from British forces. The airforce bombarded Caribbean, Kenyan, French, and Suriname cities, and the navy began using a tactic of "hit-and-run".
As famous under Lockwood's previous terms, she also reformed the espionage system, stating that "McKinley had no idea what he was messing with." After increasing the espionage department to 30% of the government's funds, she solely focused espionage on the British empire. In July, American spies in Kuwait successfully managed to break England's state-governing economy and open up their borders for trade; how they did it remains a mystery, but the stakes were high and Lockwood's approval rating was nearing 90%. The spy unit, being named Lockwood's Men, would be a popular aspect of American culture for decades. One movie about them would include George Clooney!
By late July, after the fall of British communism (with only their autocratic government left to topple!), the war drastically began taking a definite turn. Whereas during the McKinley administration, most people saw the chance of America recovering around 40%, by now America was annihilating English forces. France's territory in northern Canada was annexed by tanks and air-bombings, with the city being named Lockwood in the president's honor. Jamaica was taken by marines, the Dutch Congo was taken by Ethiopian forces (although strangely, Suriname, taken days later, received claims from Mali to which Lockwood stated "No"), and finally Kenya during Lockwood's last days of presidency.
A lot could be contributed to Lockwood's policies of heavily training territories with advanced technology (often bringing American territories above technologies of leading technological nations like Germany) and securing huge state funds through trades with nations that not only secured American funds, but were also intended to improve relations. A project to power a large section of the United States in Chicago was abandoned (and the funds relocated) in order to support the war, and after Britain had already claimed the glory of building a similar dam in India.
A week before her shooting, Lockwood met with French leaders and signed their defeat. In it, France agreed to give their Pacific holdings over to America and open up their borders. Lockwood, as her war cabinet would later state, wanted this quickly signed in order to open up France to American airplanes which were planned to raid Britain. Troops in Halifax were organized, and additional planes were flown to Iceland, in a large plan to take Ireland from Britain and secure power over the Northern Atlantic.
Lockwood then looked forward to meeting with world officials in Buffalo, New York, to discuss how to end the war and bring the world together with United Nation planning...
Upon her death, the nation's stability had stopped rapidly falling, but was still at a point of collapse. Lockwood's policies had not yet been accessed, but most Americans agreed that stability would rapidly improve from her short, half a year presidency.
(This is a lot to take in and read and consider... I'll wait 24 hours until the next election goes up
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September 6, 1901
Buffalo, New York
When choosing a location for a hefty speech planned by Lady Lockwood, organizers picked the Hall of Music as an ideal location. (X marks the place of assassination)
As typical with Lockwood's administration, she traveled with a large force; exposition police, Buffalo detectives, her secret police, and in addition two detectives specially contracted due to "concerns of anarchist/socialist activities". Normally, the secret police would be right next to the President, but Lockwood insisted on a translator at her side in order to fluently talk with leaders of Mali, Sweden, Japan, and others.
The doors to the convention opened, with the Star Spangled Banner playing on the organ and eventually shifting to Bach. The ceremony was briefly interrupted when a young child asked Lockwood for her signature red carnation on her clothing. Lockwood gave it to her, then resumed work without her signature good-luck charm. Several people began coming close to the president with their arms concealed, a practice usually condemned by the secret police but the intense heat lead to non-enforcement, as people used their hands to wipe sweat from their forehead with a handkerchief. A man then came to Lockwood with his right hand concealed; as if injured. Lockwood gestured towards the man if his arm was okay. As the President and the man's hands touched at 4:07 PM, the man shot Lockwood in the abdomen twice. The frail president, age 70, died instantly.
The man, Leon Czolgosz, was an anarchist heavily influenced by underground anarchist and socialist movements. The mainstream socialist movement, weeks before, had sent out a warrant for his detainment after several remarks about assassinating the president.
Following the assassination, newly inaugurated George Dewey declared "When compared with the suppression of anarchy, every other question sinks into insignificance." While gazing through the thick fog on the Atlantic, watching for British forces, Dewey gave his oath to office in his naval uniform.
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1901: Lockwood's Return and Surge in Popularity
The 1900 election was a shock to everyone; the Democratic Party had split, and in the split had dwarfed the Republican Party for the first time since Franklin Pierce in 1852. Socialism was on the rise, led by union leader Eugene V. Debs, but former Republicans, former Equalists, and half of the former Democratic Party had places Belva Ann Lockwood, "Lady Lockwood", back into office after being forced out by behind-the-scene dealings with Senators for the passage of women's suffrage, and an all-time low popularity rating following secessions of Western Australia to Britain.
Upon returning to office, Lockwood sheltered herself in her office for weeks on end with little communication. The media was abuzz. What was she up to? After 12 days of no news, Lockwood arrived from her office with several, finely written bills outlining the independence of Mexico, Tibet, Fort Smith, Tasmania, Indonesian holdings, Iraq, and Oman. This spurred public support by those who wished to see an improved economy, better diplomatic relations, and a strengthening in the stability of the nation; gaining support from Socialists as well! Staunch imperialists were furious, however, as they saw the American Empire giving up territories soldiers worked so hard to claim.
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Her generosity towards her coined method of "Foreign Empowerment" came at a price though. During her brief fourth administration, Lockwood outlined several "friendly ultimatums" demanding excess resources such as oil and rice, to help the war effort. In reality, these resources would be sold to corporations for war bonds; strengthening both corporations and the military industry.
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After these domestic and foreign policies, Lockwood once again fully focused on the Edwardian War -- a war which the world thought America was losing, after the sinking of most of the American navy under the McKinley administration. After George Dewey was given complete control of the whole navy, the war began turning around. Troops in Africa were flown to Mali to protect them from British forces. The airforce bombarded Caribbean, Kenyan, French, and Suriname cities, and the navy began using a tactic of "hit-and-run".
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As famous under Lockwood's previous terms, she also reformed the espionage system, stating that "McKinley had no idea what he was messing with." After increasing the espionage department to 30% of the government's funds, she solely focused espionage on the British empire. In July, American spies in Kuwait successfully managed to break England's state-governing economy and open up their borders for trade; how they did it remains a mystery, but the stakes were high and Lockwood's approval rating was nearing 90%. The spy unit, being named Lockwood's Men, would be a popular aspect of American culture for decades. One movie about them would include George Clooney!
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By late July, after the fall of British communism (with only their autocratic government left to topple!), the war drastically began taking a definite turn. Whereas during the McKinley administration, most people saw the chance of America recovering around 40%, by now America was annihilating English forces. France's territory in northern Canada was annexed by tanks and air-bombings, with the city being named Lockwood in the president's honor. Jamaica was taken by marines, the Dutch Congo was taken by Ethiopian forces (although strangely, Suriname, taken days later, received claims from Mali to which Lockwood stated "No"), and finally Kenya during Lockwood's last days of presidency.
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A lot could be contributed to Lockwood's policies of heavily training territories with advanced technology (often bringing American territories above technologies of leading technological nations like Germany) and securing huge state funds through trades with nations that not only secured American funds, but were also intended to improve relations. A project to power a large section of the United States in Chicago was abandoned (and the funds relocated) in order to support the war, and after Britain had already claimed the glory of building a similar dam in India.
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A week before her shooting, Lockwood met with French leaders and signed their defeat. In it, France agreed to give their Pacific holdings over to America and open up their borders. Lockwood, as her war cabinet would later state, wanted this quickly signed in order to open up France to American airplanes which were planned to raid Britain. Troops in Halifax were organized, and additional planes were flown to Iceland, in a large plan to take Ireland from Britain and secure power over the Northern Atlantic.
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Lockwood then looked forward to meeting with world officials in Buffalo, New York, to discuss how to end the war and bring the world together with United Nation planning...
Upon her death, the nation's stability had stopped rapidly falling, but was still at a point of collapse. Lockwood's policies had not yet been accessed, but most Americans agreed that stability would rapidly improve from her short, half a year presidency.
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(This is a lot to take in and read and consider... I'll wait 24 hours until the next election goes up
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adhiraj.bose
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Well at least she cleaned up the mess. 
Moai_Spammer
Ave, True to Caesar!
how are you collapsing while in a friggin golden age?
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Stability checking really is terrible in this version. Like I tried to allude to, it's probably a lot better than it is.
Are you mad? You should conquer Carrabean and win the game in 1930AD. (You did the second and third goal.) And instead of that... you give away cities that would give surplus score, if you win you will be Ethelred the Unready. But the worst movement of all is liberating Mexico, risking the UHV itsself! The worst presidency of all 
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Are you mad? You should conquer Carrabean and win the game in 1930AD. (You did the second and third goal.) And instead of that... you give away cities that would give surplus score, if you win you will be Ethelred the Unready. But the worst movement of all is liberating Mexico, risking the UHV itsself! The worst presidency of all
Not everyone plays for the UHV, you know. In fact, almost nobody does. But as far as I remember, as long as the cities are not European, they will be allowed for the UHV. Additionally, America's stability would be worse if Lockwood hadn't liberated those cities.
But he will collapse after the golden age. If he loses the UHV the best scenario possible is, he will win an inferior space race victory, with a super strong Spain controlling South America and a super strong England controlling Australia, South Africa and the Carrabean. The UHV is the best option available right now, even after this presidency.
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Nobody listens when I say the stability is better than it actually is...
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1901-1904: Troops Close In On London
As Admiral Dewey peeked out of his telescope through the thick fog, scanning the waves, news arrived from his top officers on deck; President Lockwood had been assassinated. Closing his telescope and addressing the man, he stated that this does not change any of the current military plans. Men more than 10 feet away could not make out the admiral through the fog, but they could hear him brushing his mustache in contemplation. Hours later when journalists and reporters were allowed on the ship, Dewey gave his oath of office. He would rarely return to the White House during his presidency -- he was constantly on the seas leading his men. He would set up an office on his flagship, and do all government affairs either by telephone, telegraph, or on the ship.
Following a brief delay in military command, several military defeats happened immediately after the assassination. Troops stationed in China to defend Thai territories were outnumbered and defeated by overwhelming British-Indian forces. Several ships were lost to British maneuvering through Dewey's front-line.
Late in the year, still knee-deep in the struggle with Britain, American scientists beat the British to first discovering the computer. Although seemingly worthless to the military, it gave rise to the computer industry.
The year 1902 was known for its string of national collapses, starting with Spain's fall due to a fight between old fascists and new democrats. The instability then spread to the Netherlands, which was split between pro-Germans, pro-English, and pro-French (in the end, Germany took Amsterdam). Ethiopia, weakened, collapsed. China, surprisingly, collapsed as well as rebels sided with foreign nations and eventually dissolved the last strength the emperor had to keep the kingdom together.
With Dewey taking over as both Admiral of the Navy and Commander in Chief, Dewey became the closest to a dictator the nation ever had. Meticulously leading the nation's armies, he planned the marine invasion of Trinidad (which ended up losing a marine divison), and the assault on Kuwait simultaneously.
Dewey also carried out Lockwood-Era espionage plans. Spies stationed in British Africa managed to successful "eliminate" key autocratic leaders, and the British Parliament declared leadership of the nation and Britain had essentially joined America in becoming a free trade, democratic nation. Regardless, Dewey still stated the war would be continued, as "Britain will not ever negotiate with the States unless they have their pride in their Empire taken away, such that the people may think rationally and cooperatively."
In 1903, after a series of naval defeats in the Pacific (losing several destroyers, one battleship, and one transport carrying a full crew of industrial workers), the House of Representatives called for the president's impeachment, led by Eugene V. Debs who felt he had too much power and did little for domestic policies; only focusing on the military (and poorly, Debs added). Dewey, however, refused to return to Washington to face the trial, and ordered troops in Washington to guard the White House should a riot happen, and asked for the Supreme Court to uphold his presidency during war-time. Although riots did happen in Washington (off and on for a year), Dewey avoided impeachment, and strengthened the supreme court in the process (2+ production in courthouses).
Dewey met with world leaders upon his ship following the proposed impeachment and everyone agreed on the United States leading the United Nations. The vote was unanimous, with only British allies siding with Britain.
Dewey then began his planning for Operation London. With planes stationed in Iceland and France, bombers and fighters began pillaging key British mines and farms, while Dewey's Atlantic fleet swarmed the British isles and bombarded it.
Meanwhile, troops were gaining victories in Africa and the former Belgian Congo (which was reconstructed, under Dewey's orders, to an independent Congolese state). Months later, Mali would also make progress in the fights in Nigeria.
In July, Dewey ordered the largest army in world history to prepare for sailing to Ireland. Landing in Ireland, and backed by naval and aerial bombardment, tanks, infantry, and marines stormed the Irish beaches. By January 1904, Ireland was under American control, and forces prepared for storming England.
In the Indian Ocean, American ships began blockading India and Australia, wrecking their economy.
During the preparation for the storming of England, forces made progress into Egypt.
Ending his term, Dewey made significant changes to the espionage system as well. Building off Lockwood's models, Dewey expanded the espionage system to focus on the entire world instead of England. This was followed by Dewey, in his last few months of his first term, expanding the espionage system by building intelligence centers in the States.
Ending his first term, Dewey gave a large speech in Ireland addressing his citizens: The storming of England is coming. If re-elected, the invasion will go smoothly, and Britain will be defeated. The British forces will be defeated in Asia, and Thailand will be protected. If not re-elected, we will still win the war, but complication in chain of command will possibly cost the lives of many. Now is not the time for political bickering.
As Admiral Dewey peeked out of his telescope through the thick fog, scanning the waves, news arrived from his top officers on deck; President Lockwood had been assassinated. Closing his telescope and addressing the man, he stated that this does not change any of the current military plans. Men more than 10 feet away could not make out the admiral through the fog, but they could hear him brushing his mustache in contemplation. Hours later when journalists and reporters were allowed on the ship, Dewey gave his oath of office. He would rarely return to the White House during his presidency -- he was constantly on the seas leading his men. He would set up an office on his flagship, and do all government affairs either by telephone, telegraph, or on the ship.
Following a brief delay in military command, several military defeats happened immediately after the assassination. Troops stationed in China to defend Thai territories were outnumbered and defeated by overwhelming British-Indian forces. Several ships were lost to British maneuvering through Dewey's front-line.
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Late in the year, still knee-deep in the struggle with Britain, American scientists beat the British to first discovering the computer. Although seemingly worthless to the military, it gave rise to the computer industry.
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The year 1902 was known for its string of national collapses, starting with Spain's fall due to a fight between old fascists and new democrats. The instability then spread to the Netherlands, which was split between pro-Germans, pro-English, and pro-French (in the end, Germany took Amsterdam). Ethiopia, weakened, collapsed. China, surprisingly, collapsed as well as rebels sided with foreign nations and eventually dissolved the last strength the emperor had to keep the kingdom together.
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With Dewey taking over as both Admiral of the Navy and Commander in Chief, Dewey became the closest to a dictator the nation ever had. Meticulously leading the nation's armies, he planned the marine invasion of Trinidad (which ended up losing a marine divison), and the assault on Kuwait simultaneously.
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Dewey also carried out Lockwood-Era espionage plans. Spies stationed in British Africa managed to successful "eliminate" key autocratic leaders, and the British Parliament declared leadership of the nation and Britain had essentially joined America in becoming a free trade, democratic nation. Regardless, Dewey still stated the war would be continued, as "Britain will not ever negotiate with the States unless they have their pride in their Empire taken away, such that the people may think rationally and cooperatively."
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In 1903, after a series of naval defeats in the Pacific (losing several destroyers, one battleship, and one transport carrying a full crew of industrial workers), the House of Representatives called for the president's impeachment, led by Eugene V. Debs who felt he had too much power and did little for domestic policies; only focusing on the military (and poorly, Debs added). Dewey, however, refused to return to Washington to face the trial, and ordered troops in Washington to guard the White House should a riot happen, and asked for the Supreme Court to uphold his presidency during war-time. Although riots did happen in Washington (off and on for a year), Dewey avoided impeachment, and strengthened the supreme court in the process (2+ production in courthouses).
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Dewey met with world leaders upon his ship following the proposed impeachment and everyone agreed on the United States leading the United Nations. The vote was unanimous, with only British allies siding with Britain.
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Dewey then began his planning for Operation London. With planes stationed in Iceland and France, bombers and fighters began pillaging key British mines and farms, while Dewey's Atlantic fleet swarmed the British isles and bombarded it.
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Meanwhile, troops were gaining victories in Africa and the former Belgian Congo (which was reconstructed, under Dewey's orders, to an independent Congolese state). Months later, Mali would also make progress in the fights in Nigeria.
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In July, Dewey ordered the largest army in world history to prepare for sailing to Ireland. Landing in Ireland, and backed by naval and aerial bombardment, tanks, infantry, and marines stormed the Irish beaches. By January 1904, Ireland was under American control, and forces prepared for storming England.
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In the Indian Ocean, American ships began blockading India and Australia, wrecking their economy.
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During the preparation for the storming of England, forces made progress into Egypt.
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Ending his term, Dewey made significant changes to the espionage system as well. Building off Lockwood's models, Dewey expanded the espionage system to focus on the entire world instead of England. This was followed by Dewey, in his last few months of his first term, expanding the espionage system by building intelligence centers in the States.
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Ending his first term, Dewey gave a large speech in Ireland addressing his citizens: The storming of England is coming. If re-elected, the invasion will go smoothly, and Britain will be defeated. The British forces will be defeated in Asia, and Thailand will be protected. If not re-elected, we will still win the war, but complication in chain of command will possibly cost the lives of many. Now is not the time for political bickering.
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"The storming of England is coming. If re-elected, the invasion will go smoothly, and Britain will be defeated. The British forces will be defeated in Asia, and Thailand will be protected. If not re-elected, we will still win the war, but complication in chain of command will possibly cost the lives of many. Now is not the time for political bickering."
Might as well say I'm putting a gun to your head, elect me and I'll make sure this war ends, if not you suckers are screwed ! I'd be surprised if this guy gets re-elected.
Might as well say I'm putting a gun to your head, elect me and I'll make sure this war ends, if not you suckers are screwed ! I'd be surprised if this guy gets re-elected.
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Election of 1904: A New Century
Liberal Democratic Party
George Dewey, Age 66, Current President and Admiral of the Navy. Spanish-American War hero. Upon taking office after Lockwood's assassination, he continued to greatly expand the American army and near the end of his term, also widened the espionage system to not only focus on the British Empire. Currently in Ireland ready to lead the storming of England. Asks to be re-elected in order to secure political stability during this crucial war operation. After the war, he states he will improve the American economy and re-establish America as a powerful entity during peacetime.
Richard Olney, Age 68, Secretary of State and Attorney General. Despises Dewey's presidency, and lead the movement to impeach him. With a focus on Lockwood-era espionage and imperialism that avoided damaging foreign relations, Olney promises to restore the administration and the Liberal Democratic Party to what it once was, and gain support over the other Democratic branches. Supports total war with England, but states that the economy and stability of the nation, along with military tactics, need to be taken with greater care. As a former corporate lawyer, he also supports corporations but states several territories take more to upkeep then give benefit to corporations; and thus the American people and the economy.
John Sharp Williams, Age 50, Mississippi Senator. Complains that no politicians have a sense of wit or humor. Disdains political patriotism. Opponent to the British Empire, stating they are too furious with the United States to be reckoned with, and must be collapsed before things can get better. Wants to spend money on economic stimulus and fair diplomacy. After the Edwardian War, he wishes to return the United States to an isolationist, peaceful nation. Huge supporter of the United Nations.
Socialist Party
Eugene V. Debs, Age 49, Union Leader and Indiana Senate politician. Famously noted for his skilled oration. Now completely split from the Democratic Party, Debs and his supporters aim to reduce the size of the American Empire; thus reducing over-expansion instability, reform labor laws; enacting more socialist programs such as for the elderly or disabled, improve foreign relations, improve the economy, and balance scientific research with espionage funding.
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt, Age 46, Secretary of the Navy, Governor of New York, Republican political reformer, explorer, historian, and former Vice-President. Famously noted for his enthusiasm and integrity. Popular for fighting corruption and reforming the police in New York. Fought with a small group of cavalry in the Spanish-American War. Reformed the navy's production to allow for more efficient construction. As governor, held twice-daily conferences to be connected with the people. While he wants to give independence to small territories that drain the economy more than they benefit corporations, he also is an ardent imperialist and staunch supporter of the Monroe Doctrine. Wants to keep Egypt and construct and operate the proposed Suez Canal. Despises the espionage system, and would rather the money be used on scientific research. Coined the phrase "Speak softly and carry a big stick"
Conservative Democratic Party
Alton B. Parker, Age 52, Chief Justice. After splitting with the Popular Democratic Branch, and breaking away with the more imperialist Liberal Democratic Branch, Parker seeks a return to isolationist, non-interventionist, sound economic and conservative policies. Supports a reduction in government size, and no economic stimulus. Noting extreme hostilities from England, wants to sign their surrender before ending the war and returning to isolationism and friendly foreign diplomacy. Argues that Dewey is war-mongering, Debs is an anarchist, and that Roosevelt is arbitrary and erratic.
Popular Democratic Party
William Randolph Hearst, Age 51, Newspaper Publisher. Noting the effect of culture and media on people, he wants to spend money on espionage and increase state funds for improving foreign relations, stimulating the economy, and securing democracy and free trade. His newspapers declare that they fight for the truth for the people. Strong opponent of the British Empire; wants to fight for its absolute dissolution and maintain that they only stay in England, with Ireland becoming independent.
Edward C. Wall, Age 61, businessman, agricultural reformer, and Wisconsin politician. States that the economy is mostly damaged by its insistence on razing farmlands and building large cities. He states that switching back to farmland will not only improve the economy, but it will also improve the environment, life quality, food quality, and overall stability and education of the American people.
Campaign News:
The race is intense! As a political vacuum opens up, ripping apart the Dewey Administration and capitalizing on his failures, the Socialists have been the most effective at campaigning. By grabbing the interest of the workers who have read the news and seen the economic troubles brought on by the inefficient Dewey war-tactics and promising efficiency, humanitarianism, and less diplomatic intervention, Eugene V. Debs is a frontrunner and has brought socialism to mainstream debate. Theodore Roosevelt, the popular reformer of the Republican Party with a long and impressive resume, is leading a crusade against the socialist movement with hopes to bring progressive, libertarian initiative to the government and restore ethics and integrity along with American patriotism. Finally, the Democratic Party is scrambling to receive any votes. Olney has gained considerable grounds in the Liberal Democratic Convention, with Williams backing out and endorsing him, but the other two parties are still in political chaos!
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Socialist Party wins! Eugene V. Debs wins as 20th President with 56.25%!
After George Dewey's unpopularity destroyed the Liberal Democrat's chances of winning in the 1904 election, the Socialist Party has filled in the political vacuum and taken power backed by the Cristo Redentor Movement which, through their political lobbying, has given newly elected parties more power in changing the civics of the nation. Eugene V. Debs gave his inaugural speech and promised increased socialist programs such as healthcare, social security, and subsidized oil. Former president George Dewey refused to comment on the victory, and stated he has "things that are worth a damn" to think about. Wealthy conservatives are now very nervous, and are planning more campaign funding for the next election in order to push the Socialists out of power. The Liberal Democratic Party, the Conservative Democratic Party, and the Popular Democratic Party met months later and re-united the parties after agreeing on a platform for 1908. No Democratic candidates from this election have agreed to run in 1908.
Ballot:
Liberal Democratic Party 2
•Dewey 0
•Olney 2
Socialist Party 9
•Debs 9
Republican Party 5
•Roosevelt 5
Liberal Democratic Party
George Dewey, Age 66, Current President and Admiral of the Navy. Spanish-American War hero. Upon taking office after Lockwood's assassination, he continued to greatly expand the American army and near the end of his term, also widened the espionage system to not only focus on the British Empire. Currently in Ireland ready to lead the storming of England. Asks to be re-elected in order to secure political stability during this crucial war operation. After the war, he states he will improve the American economy and re-establish America as a powerful entity during peacetime.
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Richard Olney, Age 68, Secretary of State and Attorney General. Despises Dewey's presidency, and lead the movement to impeach him. With a focus on Lockwood-era espionage and imperialism that avoided damaging foreign relations, Olney promises to restore the administration and the Liberal Democratic Party to what it once was, and gain support over the other Democratic branches. Supports total war with England, but states that the economy and stability of the nation, along with military tactics, need to be taken with greater care. As a former corporate lawyer, he also supports corporations but states several territories take more to upkeep then give benefit to corporations; and thus the American people and the economy.
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John Sharp Williams, Age 50, Mississippi Senator. Complains that no politicians have a sense of wit or humor. Disdains political patriotism. Opponent to the British Empire, stating they are too furious with the United States to be reckoned with, and must be collapsed before things can get better. Wants to spend money on economic stimulus and fair diplomacy. After the Edwardian War, he wishes to return the United States to an isolationist, peaceful nation. Huge supporter of the United Nations.
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Socialist Party
Eugene V. Debs, Age 49, Union Leader and Indiana Senate politician. Famously noted for his skilled oration. Now completely split from the Democratic Party, Debs and his supporters aim to reduce the size of the American Empire; thus reducing over-expansion instability, reform labor laws; enacting more socialist programs such as for the elderly or disabled, improve foreign relations, improve the economy, and balance scientific research with espionage funding.
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Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt, Age 46, Secretary of the Navy, Governor of New York, Republican political reformer, explorer, historian, and former Vice-President. Famously noted for his enthusiasm and integrity. Popular for fighting corruption and reforming the police in New York. Fought with a small group of cavalry in the Spanish-American War. Reformed the navy's production to allow for more efficient construction. As governor, held twice-daily conferences to be connected with the people. While he wants to give independence to small territories that drain the economy more than they benefit corporations, he also is an ardent imperialist and staunch supporter of the Monroe Doctrine. Wants to keep Egypt and construct and operate the proposed Suez Canal. Despises the espionage system, and would rather the money be used on scientific research. Coined the phrase "Speak softly and carry a big stick"
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Conservative Democratic Party
Alton B. Parker, Age 52, Chief Justice. After splitting with the Popular Democratic Branch, and breaking away with the more imperialist Liberal Democratic Branch, Parker seeks a return to isolationist, non-interventionist, sound economic and conservative policies. Supports a reduction in government size, and no economic stimulus. Noting extreme hostilities from England, wants to sign their surrender before ending the war and returning to isolationism and friendly foreign diplomacy. Argues that Dewey is war-mongering, Debs is an anarchist, and that Roosevelt is arbitrary and erratic.
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Popular Democratic Party
William Randolph Hearst, Age 51, Newspaper Publisher. Noting the effect of culture and media on people, he wants to spend money on espionage and increase state funds for improving foreign relations, stimulating the economy, and securing democracy and free trade. His newspapers declare that they fight for the truth for the people. Strong opponent of the British Empire; wants to fight for its absolute dissolution and maintain that they only stay in England, with Ireland becoming independent.
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Edward C. Wall, Age 61, businessman, agricultural reformer, and Wisconsin politician. States that the economy is mostly damaged by its insistence on razing farmlands and building large cities. He states that switching back to farmland will not only improve the economy, but it will also improve the environment, life quality, food quality, and overall stability and education of the American people.
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Campaign News:
The race is intense! As a political vacuum opens up, ripping apart the Dewey Administration and capitalizing on his failures, the Socialists have been the most effective at campaigning. By grabbing the interest of the workers who have read the news and seen the economic troubles brought on by the inefficient Dewey war-tactics and promising efficiency, humanitarianism, and less diplomatic intervention, Eugene V. Debs is a frontrunner and has brought socialism to mainstream debate. Theodore Roosevelt, the popular reformer of the Republican Party with a long and impressive resume, is leading a crusade against the socialist movement with hopes to bring progressive, libertarian initiative to the government and restore ethics and integrity along with American patriotism. Finally, the Democratic Party is scrambling to receive any votes. Olney has gained considerable grounds in the Liberal Democratic Convention, with Williams backing out and endorsing him, but the other two parties are still in political chaos!
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Socialist Party wins! Eugene V. Debs wins as 20th President with 56.25%!
After George Dewey's unpopularity destroyed the Liberal Democrat's chances of winning in the 1904 election, the Socialist Party has filled in the political vacuum and taken power backed by the Cristo Redentor Movement which, through their political lobbying, has given newly elected parties more power in changing the civics of the nation. Eugene V. Debs gave his inaugural speech and promised increased socialist programs such as healthcare, social security, and subsidized oil. Former president George Dewey refused to comment on the victory, and stated he has "things that are worth a damn" to think about. Wealthy conservatives are now very nervous, and are planning more campaign funding for the next election in order to push the Socialists out of power. The Liberal Democratic Party, the Conservative Democratic Party, and the Popular Democratic Party met months later and re-united the parties after agreeing on a platform for 1908. No Democratic candidates from this election have agreed to run in 1908.
Ballot:
Liberal Democratic Party 2
•Dewey 0
•Olney 2
Socialist Party 9
•Debs 9
Republican Party 5
•Roosevelt 5
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Normally he would be opposed to a war, especially ones that appear to be mere battle over capitalism. However in this case, the war is seen by a moral war, with the British refusing to negotiate with Americans since the Adams administration. Debs supports the war, but wants England and their territories reconstructed as good American friends; free to choice their government and economic system.
That's enough for me: my vote goes to Debs.
