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War!!!!!!!!
The 3rd Guerilla Division have apparently not been successful at civilizing the natives. It turns out that they were part of a larger confederation, who have declared war on us! Our leader has mobilized the home divisions, and has recently made a call for arms. "We are in a war of self-defense, a righteous war. We will defend our borders and make sure we are not threatened again." A message has been sent to the leaders of Soummia from the UNT, saying "Prepare to die". Analysts hope that this is a mere misspelling of "Prepare to diet" which was garbled in the translation and that the UNT is merely attempting to share a new weight-loss regimen with the residents of Soummia. Just in case, all reserve troops have been stationed on the borders and bunkers, preparing for an assault. "We are ready for anything." said General Rilla, the leader of the Soummia National Guard.
Local: Anti-War Protestors Protest
With the recent war declaration, a throng of 80 war protestors began to protest outside the presidential homes, despite the fact that this is a defensive war. Waving signs, they blocked traffic and roads, causing general unrest wherever they went. Analysts, however, say that the protests are small, and only represents a radical minority in the population.
Economy: Taxes raised to support war effort
In a press conference earlier today, President Anonymous has confirmed the 10% tax hike in both income and industrial tax, to support the new war, making income tax now 35% and industrial 25%. "To fight a war, we need weapons. And to get weapons, we need money. And to get money, we need.... err.... taxes! Yeah, that's it!" said President Anonymous. He went on to ask the citizens to support the war effort, and be patriotic. He then said that we should boycott all imports from the United Native Tribes, only to be told that we do not receive imports from anybody by his Economics Advisor.
Faith: 1 Million spent on conversion attempts
With the likely event that war had been declared, the president ordered that a million dollars be spent on attempts to convert the soldiers and citizens of the UNT, including speaker towers shouting holy messages at full blast, and recruiting missionary teams willing to risk their lives to try and convert enemy soldiers. He has promised full citizenship and rights to any and all UNT converts, no matter their past actions or deeds. He has also cautioned the National Army of Soummia to avoid civilian casualties "at all costs".
Military: Military built up
With the recent war declaration, the president told his military advisor General Gue Rilla to bolster up the military. "Yeah, give me two divisions of those light tanks. And maybe three ranger divisions. And a heavy tank division. Also large nachos with extra jalapenos." The buildup is expected to happen tommorow as the new forces arrive to defend Soummia.