Rebuild of Revolution

[Civ'ed]

OOC: How do expansion and Leadership Points work? The rules say LPs can be used for expansion but it doesn't say much else about it. Is it like 1 LP = 1 Province?

according to sone, yes

 

[Polyblank]

OUR PATH TO THE FUTURE​

" I would like to address this current speech to all the members of this assembly and those beyond these sealed doors of decision - making. " exclaimed Bousaid. " And for the message I bear is important to everyone in our glorious State. As you propably already now, I am in favour of learning about the technological and scientific accomplishments of the westerners and combining them with our own special culture. But how will we be able to achieve such a glorious goal if everyone does not realise what they are fighting against. And I say this onto you members of the clergy, for how can you not realise that we can not make Allah proud and protect his faithful if we are not capable of fighting for them? Or did perhaps our ancestors reject science and culture in favour of religious fanaticism? Is it not, I ask you, the modern europeans that learned about algebra and other achievements from the Arabs? Wouldn't it be only proper that we once again become the central hub of knowledge in the world by adapting to the challenges the Western Powers are posing? "
" But even some of the Radicals fail to see reason despite their logical conclusion that modernisation is the only proper step forward. They believe that by accelerating the process they can bear its sweet fruits sooner. Then let me tell this to those among you in this assembly that follow such ideals. Wouldn't it be suicide to implement at once these new and foreign concepts? Or wouldn't it render us weak and incapable of protecting ourselves, let alone those under the tyrannical boot of the Roman Emperor?"
" What I see for the Saudi State is a hard and long road that will lead to a prosperous future. It's most likely that most of us won't live long enough to see the results of our hard work. But in the end, I can guarantee to you, that our children's lives and the children's of our children lives will be far better than ours, and far more able to mantain once again a prosperous arabic state. "
" Just before this session of the assembly ends, I would like to remind you all that just as the Europeans gradually learned from the Arabs, perhaps it is time to gradually learn what they have to offer to us."

 

[GreekAnalyzer]

The London Times​

Britain's Number One Newspaper - Evening Edition​

Deal Signed with the Dutch:
This evening, news that a trade agreement had been reached with the Dutch was leaked. Also allegedly part of the deal is that Britain can claim India as long as the Dutch can have Sri Lanka. The Foreign Secretary is supposed to make a comment about it soon. Further bulletins as events warrant.

 

[Ailedhoo]

Heed well the commandments of Emperor Napoleon II "the Eagle" of France for the nation of France is preparing to reclaim the glories of the great Napoleon I, whose conquests shaped the course of history.

Though the Empire of France lost its dominion over the east the west still processes itself to be under French sovereignty, for Spain was bought under Bonaparte authority with Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte being granted the title of "King of Spain" to join his title over Sicily. Spain has alas after our forced withdrawal in order to protect our internal imperial order the Kingdom of Spain disbanded to chaotic lots, just as its empire had fallen thanks to Napoleon I's conquests in Hispania. Hence by decree of the Emperor the Kingdom of Spain that Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte served as the sovereign of must be bought under the stewardship of his successor, His Imperial Majesty. Starting from Aragon and Navaree the Emperor Napoleon II will lead a reconquest of imperial French territory. Just as we reclaimed Corsica from the Swiss Empire for the cradle of the French Empire's father then so must we grant Napoleon II's uncle's land back under proper order, freeing Spain from the forces of barbarism that must have most surely taken place after the disbanding of a great kingdom. We must act less the little island of shopkeepers to our north decides to exploit the Spanish for their own ill end and competing empires (a title that the little uncivilized state of "Great" Britain is not worthy of) decide to hinder our royal claim to the French's brethren, the Spanish. The Spanish will be protected under His Imperial Majesty's dominion, as will all others who will be within the civilization that is France, for we will ensure order in Spain. This said we are welcomed to splitting Hispania with the Swiss in consideration, for we will have no interest in hindering their claims in around Andalusia as long as our nations recover from the tensions of our war over Corsica and into a marriage of imperialism.

In relative consideration His Imperial Majesty is interested in imperial marriages between France, Switzerland and the Netherlands. All three of us must bond our bloods for the sake of civilization, for our beacons of it (in contrast to the most barbarian place in this world, England) so hence we must keep in good terms. We are also interested in closer bonds with the Roman Empire for Paris may be grander than any of the so called "Romes" but we are keen to ensure good links with the sons of Caesar. We also must go across the Atlantic and bond with Canada, whose kingdom has attempted to civilize itself away from the ills of "Great" Britain, so that may embrace the French way. Tis be barbarity to treat Canada like the British Isles themselves, for while Canada was of a French glory that be Quebec we have a opportunity to ensure civilization does not die out in Canada.

Just as Rome defeated the barbarians in Britannia so must we prepare in case the same barbarians hinder the French people. We must increase our economic power and our borders, so we may be safe from the northern savages. We must, like Napoleon II, be piratical against our ideological enemies. Well the naive and ideological Revolutionary Council will be in close eyes toward the rather ineffective government in Britain so must be sure that the hard lined Civilized Vanguard do not forget that the civilization missions requires a smooth approach along with imperial might. Imperial nationalism is the Eagle's path of the non-ideological, for we are not bounded with simply ideas but with a pragmatic sphere, yet we have our grand vision that can be enforced through the realities of the sphere. His Imperial Majesty wants all French citizens to remember that their part in our empire will ensure the benefit of all of not just France but the world that needs us French to spread the light of civilization.

Viva la France and her Emperor, Napoleon the Eagle!

 

[christos200]

Grand Ceremony in Beijing​

- Emperor Dongfang Bubai

Spoiler :

- Forbidden Palace
​

Yesterday, as usual for every 29 August, the Emperor Dongfang Bubai (Long live His Imperial Majesty!) held a grand ceremony in Beijing to celebrate his rule. Hundreds of soldiers from the newly created standing army paraded in the city along with the local police, all the people in the city celebrated (as the day is a National Holiday, no one works that day) and in the night, all important Ministers, Officials, Eunuchs and Generals celebrated in the Forbidden Palace, under the eyes of His Imperial Majesty. The grand ceremony shows the power of the Emperor and rallies the people to celebrate their Emperor.

New Favorite Concubine of the Emperor​

- Yang Ling, the Emperor's new favorite concubine

- Yang Kang, brother of Yang Ling​

The Emperor has recently acquired a new concubine, who has quickly become his new favorite: Yang Ling. The beautiful concubine has mesmerized the Emperor who nowadays prefers her company over that of others concubines. The Emperor has also appointed her brother, Yang Kang, as a General in the newly created standing army, despite his relative young age. However, it would be a mistake to think that Yang Kang got his position only due to the Emperor's favor, as he has studied in the Military Academy of Beijing.

 

[Ailedhoo]

The French are pleased to declare trade agreement with the Roman Empire; may both French and Roman eagles take flight in strong glory!

 

[Red_Spy]

Italian Republic​

Country Information
Official Name: Italian Republic
Unofficial names: Italy, Napoleonic Italy
Capital: Milan (de jure), Naples (de facto)
Civilized or Uncivilized: Civilized
Government: Presidential Dictatorship
Parties:

• Reactionary: Redshirts
• Conservative: Italian National Party
• Liberal: Giovine Italia

President: President Francis Joseph Charles Ambrose Stanislaus, The Duke of Modena, Archduke of Austria-Este.
Ruling Party: Conservative

Political Reforms:
Slavery: Outlawed
Upper House Composition: Appointed
Voting Franchise: No Voting
Voting System: Jefferson Method
Public Meetings: Allowed
Press Rights: Censored
Trade Unions: State Controlled
Political Parties: Harassment
Conscription: Four Year

History: At a later date.

Claims: 21/23

Spoiler :

 

[Double A]

HET GUIAANSCHE CONGRESS (the Guyanese Congress) - to reestablish the colony of Duthch Guyana and provide an economic alternative to Indonesia. Proposer: Jaap de Vries. (Orangisten, Tilburg). Total votes in favor of resolution: 150. Against: 125. Abstention: 25.

 

[GreekAnalyzer]

OOC: XD

 

[Double A]

FEDERAL AUTHORITIES CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL LABOR PRACTICES IN GEORGIA. Savannah, United States of America. Federal courts and authorities are cracking down on after years of reports of “slave-like” conditions in the South. The 11th Amendment of the Bill of Rights that outlawed slavery throughout the United States was met with stiff resistance by southern plantation owners and their allies in the textile industry in the North. The practice continued, despite the constitutional ban, up until the election of 1812 and resulting crackdown on the practice that split the Democratic Party and ultimately led to a Whig controlled White House since 1820. Constitutional lawyers, local activists, and Northern abolitionists point to “systematic abuse” of the negro population with the “Black Codes”, dozens of laws that make unemployment and vagrancy crimes, introduced “no-breach” contracts that are systematically employed by landholders against sharecroppers, and have closed off many education and job opportunities for former slaves.

“The recent actions by federal authorities is unconstitutional,” one Southern Democrat told the Savannah Herald. “I call upon President Clay to rein in the excesses of the federal government and respect the sovereignty of state government.”

Slavery was rendered unconstitutional by the 11th Amendment, which I will remind you, was ratified by the States. We fought a terribly, bloody civil war over it. Do you really want to open wounds that have only just begun to heal?

Look. You're focusing on the wrong issue here. Why concentrate on squeezing the last dollar out of the negro when we have an entire continent open to us? There's something for everyone out west, and we've only just begun to explore it. Farmlands, forests, even gold. A frontier the likes of no one has ever seen before, and it's ours for the taking. No - it's our destiny to take it, to bring the freedoms and rights of man from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and by God, we will. There's no need to cheat your fellow man, no matter how lowly you may think of him, when there's a mountain of potential we're practically sitting on.

 

[Sonereal]

Italy has $2,925 in its treasury

Slavery was rendered unconstitutional by the 11th Amendment, which I will remind you, was ratified by the States. We fought a terribly, bloody civil war over it. Do you really want to open wounds that have only just begun to heal?

Mind you, we were forced to ratify the Eleventh Amendment and had the Federal government not forced the legislators to sign at gunpoint, it still wouldn't have been ratified.

Look. You're focusing on the wrong issue here. Why concentrate on squeezing the last dollar out of the negro when we have an entire continent open to us? There's something for everyone out west, and we've only just begun to explore it. Farmlands, forests, even gold. A frontier the likes of no one has ever seen before, and it's ours for the taking. No - it's our destiny to take it, to bring the freedoms and rights of man from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and by God, we will. There's no need to cheat your fellow man, no matter how lowly you may think of him, when there's a mountain of potential we're practically sitting on.

Talk is cheap.

 

[Double A]

Mind you, we were forced to ratify the Eleventh Amendment and had the Federal government not forced the legislators to sign at gunpoint, it still wouldn't have been ratified.

That amendment was in part drafted by slave owners. They realized that it would be better to get this awful business over with sooner or rather than later, when it could seriously endanger the future of the nation. Better to amputate the wounded arm now than let it fester, as it were. I myself owned slaves when the amendment was signed, so don't try to tell me I don't understand the issue.

Talk is cheap.

And the land will be too. I'm not trying to step on the collective toes of the South and then apologize with rhetoric, I'm trying to give it an alternative that is just as profitable.

 

[dragonprobably]

Carib: A Land of Milk and Honey

An open letter from Caribbean President Santiago Mendez of Cuba

Hello, Investors of the World. In today's economic times, trends come quickly and you have to latch on to them before they leave. What may be worthless stock today, could be expensive stock tomorrow. Which is why I encourage Investors of the World to invest in stocks of Caribbean companies while they're still cheap.

You may have read in The Scarlet Press (OOC: That's what I'm going to call Scarlet King's updates, from now on) that we have the most factories in all of the world. Our factories produce lots of goods at impressive speeds. Not only that, but our plantations produce some of the finest sugar, tobacco, corn, and hemp in all of the world. If that's not your thing, then we have the most delicious native fruits growing on our islands that would pleasure every millimeter of your tongue.

So be wise, invest in Caribbean stock today!

Signed, President Santiago Mendez, Jr.

(OOC: Orders coming soon)​

 

[dragonprobably]

(OOC: You forgot my claims in Panama, Scarlet)

 

[Sonereal]

(OOC: You forgot my claims in Panama, Scarlet)

Will correct for next update.

 

[dragonprobably]

The Havana Herald

Carib's most trusted news source​

Mexico Has Fallen!

For the past couple of months, Mexico has been facing many separatists fighting in the street to be separate from Mexico. Today, All Mexican officials have abandoned Mexico, making all of it's territory neutral states. The Caribbean State of Belize (who defected from Mexico to us because they agreed with our government more than the Mexican Government) celebrated in the street over Mexico's fall. Today, August 5th, has been declared, "El Día de Desmantelar."

President Mendez Writes an Open Letter

Today, President Santiago Mendez published an open letter to the world encouraging foreign investors to invest money in Caribbean businesses. This letter has been very popular amongst Lions and Greyhounds alike. However, Bugles are claiming that his declaration will bring too many Foreign businesses here, flooding out any honest Caribbean business.

Stadium Being Built in Barbados

Private investors have been building a stadium in Bridgetown, Barbados. The stadium will be dedicated to Barbados's most popular sport, Cricket. However, there are no other Islands that have Cricket teams meaning there are going to have to be two separate Bridgetown Cricket teams until there are other Cricket teams. Investors are considering setting up stadiums in Jamaica, Trinidad, and maybe even Guyana, if the Dutch will allow it. Besides these facts, Barbadians are very excited for their new team.

Caribbean Government Sets Up New Navy

Today the Caribbean Government has bought 2 naval vessels for it's new navy. The government has dismantled all of the ships of the old navy replaced them with new state-of-the-art ships. Head of the Navy, Valdemar Karstensen, had this to say, "We are proud to have these new ships under our control. Hopefully these will protect our country from any naval invader.

Spoiler :

Carib (1502)
2 ships (1000)
1 factory (250)
Bank 2

Leadership Point Usage

10 to weaken Reactionaries
5 to strengthen Liberals
5 to strengthen Conservatives

Military Orders

Nope

Other Orders

Nope

And now...

Berumda Shorts

with Bermudean Political Satirist, "Uncle Steven"​

Hello, Nieces and Nephew, it's ol' Uncle Steven here giving his take on the news. Right now in Great Britain, the Tory Party is asking for Immigration restrictions from predominantly Catholic countries mostly because they think Catholics could be agents of Napoleon. When I saw this, all I could think of was, "Oh no, there on to us. I better tell the Pope that to plan to eradicate all Protestants is ruined now." I mean all Catholics love Napoleon's France what with their Nationalism and love of war. I mean who wouldn't love that?! If you need further evidence of how well Catholics get along with Napoleon, just look at Toussaint Louverture. Have you ever seen a better relationship than these two. They were friends forever. Thanks for reading, children. I look forward to our meeting tomorrow, until then this is Uncle Steven signing off.

 

[Civ'ed]

Canada offers Trade Pacts to the respectable nations of Netherlands and Switzerland.

Agreed.
As for the USA, Dutch Guiana has been Dutch forever, and it is the last we shall interfere in the Americas.

 

[dragonprobably]

Carib offers Trade Pacts to USA, Canada, and The Netherlands.

 

[Double A]

Carib plantations best in the world!

Carib offers Trade Pacts to USA, Canada, and The Netherlands.

CFC doesn't have a smiley raising its eyebrow, which I believe is the appropriate response to this.

 

[Civ'ed]

Accepting any and all agreements I haven't done yet