ClassicIOT: Cold War

[Mosher]

France garuntees Bohemian independence kk thnxbai

The USSR seconds this.

The USSR also guarantees the independence of the Minor Powers in Slovakia (until Bohemia can bring them into the fold, as it is rightful Bohemian territory) and Transylvania. Any interference in those territories will be treated as an act of aggression against the USSR.

 

[thomas.berubeg]

The Kingdom in Exile of Avalon Guarantees the protection of: ALL democratic states.

 

[thomas.berubeg]

The USSR seconds this.

The USSR also guarantees the independence of the Minor Powers in Slovakia (until Bohemia can bring them into the fold, as it is rightful Bohemian territory) and Transylvania. Any interference in those territories will be treated as an act of aggression against the USSR.

Many of these states have a long history of belonging to Poland, and we would be sad to see poland bereft of it's legacy.

 

[Omega124]

Many of these states have a long history of belonging to Poland, and we would be sad to see poland bereft of it's legacy.

The free workers of these central european nations have the right to not be oppressed by the bourgeois fatcats in Poland. Bohemia has strongly rejected the enslavement by Poland, and France will stand in solidarity with the free workers there.

 

[Nuka-sama]

Ahh yes, we fondly remember the proud tradition of Bohemian colonialism.

 

[Mosher]

Many of these states have a long history of belonging to Poland, and we would be sad to see poland bereft of it's legacy.

Poland also has a long history of belonging to Russia and Germany.

 

[KaiserElectric]

Concerned at the increase of hostilities in Western Europe, the Federation has extended an offer to mediate the ongoing diplomatic dispute between the German and French states. Our aims are best achieved with peaceful trade, cooperation, and above all dialogue.

Prussia is appreciative of the offer, but the dispute here is mainly between France and Poland, the former of which seeks to deny the territorial integrity of Poland in the name of the 'proletariat'.

 

[Mosher]

The USSR seconds this.

The USSR also guarantees the independence of the Minor Powers in Slovakia (until Bohemia can bring them into the fold, as it is rightful Bohemian territory) and Transylvania. Any interference in those territories will be treated as an act of aggression against the USSR.

Lifting the guarantees on Slovakia and Bohemia, as Poland has joined the Internationale.

 

[gay_Aleks]

Seeing that the goals of the Volkerbund and the Spanish nation match, it only seems natural that Spain would join the Volkerbund.

 

[Red_Spy]

It is the Polish state that created the situation that now torments Central and Eastern Europe. They unlawfully and aggressively invaded the peaceful Bohemian SSR. Through the shedding of innocent blood on both sides of the conflict Poland has allowed the Soviet Union, France, and other European powers to step in and protect the peoples of Eastern Europe from further aggression. Labeling the situation as "denying the territorial integrity of Poland" is incorrect, as it ignores the fact that it was the Polish Army who marched on Bohemia and plunged the region into turmoil. The International only wishes to stop this conflict before it escalates.

Edit: God dangit, too slow. Oh well, point stands.

 

[gay_Aleks]

For some reason, I have a feeling this situation is solely exploited so that certain nations can increase their sphere in the Eastern European region. If Bohemia would exist, it should be either completely neutral, or it the Internationale and the newly-created Volkerbund should have certain percentages of influence in it.

 

[Red_Spy]

Bohemia is a proper worker's state. Inviting fascists to have a say in its governance is against all its principles and is nothing more than an attempt to oppress the Bohemian people.

 

[KaiserElectric]

Prussia is willing to negotiate and will readily accept Bohemia and Poland as neutral states in between Prussia and Moscow. The fact that the Internationale refuses to cooperate and would rather risk waging war and causing the deaths of millions in the process shows that they care more about their own influence and power than the lives of 'the people' that they profess to love so much.

 

[Mosher]

For some reason, I have a feeling this situation is solely exploited so that certain nations can increase their sphere in the Eastern European region. If Bohemia would exist, it should be either completely neutral, or it the Internationale and the newly-created Volkerbund should have certain percentages of influence in it.

Nope.

 

[gay_Aleks]

Perhaps, at least, they could drop their cores on territories, owned by Germany?

 

[Mosher]

Prussia is willing to negotiate and will readily accept Bohemia and Poland as neutral states in between Prussia and Moscow. The fact that the Internationale refuses to cooperate and would rather risk waging war and causing the deaths of millions in the process shows that they care more about their own influence and power than the lives of 'the people' that they profess to love so much.

Poland has accepted Internationale protection from fascists like you, and the Bohemian SSR stands strong with our backing against your oppressive regime. We have never argued for war.

 

[Civ'ed]

We have reason to believe that in the unjust annexation of Transvaal, Zimbabwe has openly defied the will of the people of that region in order to expand it's neoreactionary fascist aggression.

Zimbabwe is hereby given the option of retreating from Transvaal and conceding to the people of Transvaal's will, or suffering the consequences. You have [timer=02/19/2015 8:00 AM UTC+1 ;0 seconds][/timer] to respond, else this is forfeit and considered a declaration of war against the People of South Africa in general and Transvaal in particular.

 

[christos200]

Cretan-Cyprus Times

A political and economic newspaper about the Cretan-Cyprus Republic that informs it's readers with unbiased information.

PASOK wins Crete-Cyprus Elections​

- Andreas Papandreou, the victor of the elections​

The socialist PASOK and the center-right New Democracy competed closely in the 1961 Crete-Cyprus elections. The main issues that troubled voters were the islands' economic development, the loans undertaken by PASOK and the invasion of the Aegean. With the GDP having been increased by 200% and the invasion of the Aegean Islands being a success, the PASOK has managed to garner huge amount of support.

However, the loans that the government undertook in order to increase the GDP have played right into the hands of New Democracy, with some voters who would have otherwise voted for PASOK voting for New Democracy out of fear of a debt crisis. New Democracy has also been successful in uniting the conservative and right wing sections of Crete-Cyprus and of bring back to the party voters who had defected to PASOK in 1957 elections.

But despite this successes, the victory of PASOK has been decisive:

PASOK - 61%
New Democracy - 35%
Communist Party - 4%

The Communist Party has seen some of it's voters defecting to PASOK, but the defections have been minimal. Although the Communist Party is a minor political group in the political scene of Crete-Cyprus, it is the most coherent one and the one with the most loyal supporters.

The government has announced that it shall continue the "Five Years Economic Plan" launched last year and that it will focus mainly on the economic development of the islands and the repayment of the debts.

Konstantinos Karamanlis remains ND's Leader​

- Konstantinos Karamanlis, leader of New Democracy and former President (1953 - 1957)​

Despite his electoral defeat, Konstantinos Karamanlis remains the undisputed leader of New Democracy. All prominent members of the party have stated that Konstantinos Karamanlis has their full support. And for a good reason. Konstantinos Karamanlis was the only right wing President of the islands, but except for this symbolic reason, the current elections have also bolstered his popularity in the party.

He has united once again all right wing voters and conservative political forces, he has managed to get some PASOK voters to defect to New Democracy and has polled historically high for New Democracy. Some analysts predict that unless PASOK continues to have major successes, Konstantinos Karamanlis could seriously threaten Andreas Papandreou in the 1965 elections, something unthinkable only a few years ago.

However, some other analysts warn that the celebrations by New Democracy may be premature. In those elections, PASOK had almost double the amount of voters of New Democracy, the popularity of Andreas Papandreou is all time high with 70% of the population rating him as a good Prime Minister in several polls conducted by newspapers while the economy shows signs of quick growth.

 

[Ailedhoo]

Emperor Yuan Je-Long is to declare that has accepted from representatives of the Nanyang Federation the beginning to talks for a potential ceasefire. It is the credit of the Federation for making the purposeful suggestion. We will be needing to discus whether the ceasefire will last 3 or 6 years before a commission can plot renewal or a return to 'alternative diplomacy.' Whatever the case this will allow both our powers to serve our people, as well as to strengthen China in case of foreign (especially northern) aggression.

In other news we declare that there is no such thing as a Peking Federation; what declares itself as such is a band of terrorists threatening the unity of China. We will note that General Shi's retreat was merely a setback. We will need to investigate the arms of the terrorists, observing whether the traitors were supplied by a barbarian AKA foreign force. General Shi Hong will be granted another chance to take Peking for his emperor, unless the terrorists do the honorable thing and surrender to His Majesty. We promise amnesty to all who surrender. In our defeat we learned about Peking; to know your enemy and yourself is the most important step in victory as Sun Tzu once declared.

 

[Polyblank]

From: The United Arab Republic
To: Crete - Cyprus

We in the United Arab Republic wish to congratulate the victory of our socialist brothers in the elections of Crete - Cyprus, and hope that this will only strengthen the bonds between our people.