Quote:We support the President's Unilateral (as in, without any sort of consultation with his governing partners) declaration of the end of Kalistani hostilities.  Fortunately for our President, who is apparently now issuing statements on the War, our military engagement ended officially more than half a year ago.  We are in the process of evacuating our forces from Keymon and will have them home by the year's end.  We also will refuse to authorize the sending of Kalistani regulars into this conflict.  It is a wash for us:  The Majority Party has not passed a bill to fund a modernization of the Kalistani military as the Defense Minister asked for at the start of this campaign, and a matter of fact, has not made any comment whatsoever within Kalistan on the Conflict except to commit us to it without consulting the Socialist Party, as required by law.  Where was the Patriotic Rebellion when the SP's Partisans were being gassed to death in the fields and the forests of Keymon, in a war that he and his Party committed us to but refused to fund, supply or man?  He didn't even issue a comment on it in our assembly when we asked for guidance on the matter.  So of course we agree with his statement that Party militias will no longer be participating in Keymon's War:  That has been our, as the only active Kalistani Party in this conflict, policy for more than a half a year. 

As for the law he proposes which outlaws our militia, once more, our Country's Constitution expressly permits our Party to maintain the Militia, and any law passed to the contrary is expressly unconstitutional.  Our Party's militia will remain activated when it returns to Kalistan, and we will step up our recruitment efforts if need be to protect our rights as a Party against unconstitutional and arbitrary authority.  A simple majority in the Assembly does not give a Party the right to circumvent the Constitution of our country.  We encourage the President of the country to familiarize himself with the Constitution and refrain in the future from passing laws which directly contravene its provisions.  Thank you, that is all.

Quote:We welcome the news of the victory over the forces of totalitarianism on the Island of Keymon.  It was a hard fought victory, and for now, the island of Keymon has been restored to freedom.  Only the eternal vigilance of Keymon's allies, however, will ensure that:  as a small island in the middle of an ocean, Keymon could easily become prey to another malevolent force.  Those who fought so brilliantly on Keymon should realize an ongoing duty to her survival and security.

On the event of Gaduri official visits to Kalistan, we welcome you, as always.  Our Party's militia has been re-legalized by a brilliant, and might I add, just vote in the Assembly, and we now reorganize under the light of the sun once more.  We will organize a review in honor of their visit through the heart of the old Capital at Kaliburg, home of the Socialist Party, and will appreciate the fraternal visit from the heads of Gaduri State and Government.

We also welcome the news of the peace talks to get underway.  Kalistan lost thousands in the conflict, and while we seek no role in the conference, having only participated a short time, we do hope that the settlement is one that promotes peace, understanding, but most importantly, reconciliation of the warring factions.  The conflict was not ours:  we were brought into it by the actions of our President, who committed Kalistan's military and then did not support the conflict at home.  The Socialist Party stepped up to fulfill Kalistan's word to its friends in that event, and were badly wounded as a result.  The long and the short of it is, Kalistan holds no malice toward anyone.  The primary fault of the wounds to our militia and to our county was our own, for getting involved in the first place.  Kalistan is a nation of peace:  As long as the Socialist Party has been active, since 2591, Kalistan has only ever fought with itself.  Our first international adventure in 702 years went awry.  That mistake won't be soon repeated.  We wish all Parties good luck in their peace talks, and hope for the best outcome, that considers everyone's interest, and does not punish the losers of the conflict more than justice demands.

Quote:"Since taking office, this Administration has nationalized one half of the Kalistani Economy.  We have concluded alliances with two major powers, Vanuku and Selucia.  We have opened trade , and re-established the Kalistani Government's role in export of drugs, oil, steel, and to which we now add cars, civilian aircraft, fabrics and textiles, and a host of other products.  We have rebuilt the Regular Standing Forces of Kalistan from nothing.  We have successfully concluded peace in a conflict which was not of our choosing over the Ananto Strait.  We defended Kalistani Sovereignty in a number of ways.  I am a humble person, and have recently become a member of the Society of Brethren.  But even I must say, this is impressive.  We now turn the administration of our great nation over to a woman who will no doubt carry on this effort, but certainly expand upon it.  A good Socialist, an accomplished Governor in her own right, a fantastic diplomat, and a good singer, I might add, Comrade President Ana Barajas."

Quote:"Comrades, Greetings.  In my travels, I have learned a couple things.  First:  Interests are not negotiable.  If they are of fundamental importance to a side, that side will stick on them forever, and will never move.  The way you make them stick to those interests is by mocking the legitimacy of those interests, and belittling the people who hold them.  It is better, in my opinion, to show those people courtesy, to acknowledge the validity of those interests and even if you can't accommodate them all, don't inform them of this fact by dictating terms.  The Second thing I learned is that interests can actually be talked about.  We can talk about policy, we can talk about limits, this that and the other.  We can settle grievances.  That is a give and take process.  But a slight:  You cause a personal harm to another person, one that they take personally, even if you didn't intend it, or they are imagining it, they will NEVER forget that, and they will remember the slight, and the person who caused that slight forever.

"We are reaping the benefits of the previous Administration's policies.  Kalistan is moving into a new age.  And we will never, ever forgive those who gave offense to Kalistan's legitimate national interests.  Just like we don't forget those who came to help Kalistan in the time of need, and just like we don't forget those who took every opportunity to make peace with us at the first opportunity, we also do not forget those who tried to kick us when we were down, and those who tried to pretend that Kalistan had no right to make any claims to anything.  We will never forget the slights given to us.  Kalistan has returned to its rightful position, and can stand up now.  There will be no other power kicking us while we are in a ditch ever again."

Quote:Q:  How did you find Kalistan?
A:  Turned Right at Lodamun.

Q:  Will you come back to Kalistan?
A:  We have not left.

Q:  Did you know you were this popular in Kalistan?
A:  Did you know you were so popular in Valruzia?

Q:  What's your favorite song?
A:  (from Drummer Rysiek Starewski)  The one I did not write.

Quote:Kalistan condemns, in no uncertain terms, both the use of nuclear weapons, and the policy makers who made the decision to use them.  We strongly condemn the Vanukean choice to utilize a nuclear arsenal in a conventional war.  We cannot be concerned about the politics that may perhaps mitigate this mass destruction of human life.  As the Vanukean Government knows full well, it is not the politicians who die in war.  It is their poor, their enlistees and draftees.  And it is the poor of the other side that they have killed by the scores of thousands.  While the war was conventional, Kalistan remained neutral.  Now that The Kingdom of Vanuku has chosen to make the war something quite different, The United Republic of Kalistan must respond.

As of this morning, I will be in consultation with my foreign policy and defense teams, as well as in consultation with the President of the Republic, concerning this matter.  Effective immediately, the Vanuku Navy must suspend all shore leave for sailors and soldiers who are attached to the 4th Fleet stationed at the Bozo River Combined Arms Training Facility in Ananto, and recall those men and women to their ships.  Within 24 hours, police and militia who find Vanukean military personnel in Ananto will detain those individuals and escort them back to Bozo River to hand them over to their commanders.  In addition, all Vanukean Embassy personnel are to return to their missions and await further word from their Government.  As per our agreement with Vanuku, which terms we still honor, we are officially providing notice of Kalistan's intent to abrogate the Kaliburg Trilateral Accord of 4413, specifically Articles 3 and 5 with regard to Vanuku, and expect to move a bill to fully withdraw from that Treaty and our relationship with Vanuku within a week.  Meanwhile, all Vanukean Nationals in any way associated with the Government of The Kingdom of Vanuku are asked to please report to Vanuku's nearest Embassy or consulate, so that Vanuku may get you safely out of the country.

It is with great sorrow that the Government takes these steps.  Our relationship with Vanuku has been a profitable one for Kalistan.  We will however, no, we can not tolerate this great affront to humanity.  And we would rather be poor and weak than side with those who will use nuclear weaponry in war.  We will take the hit.  But we can not, in good conscience, remain associated with the Government of Vanuku any longer.

Commie16 Wrote:NEW POLITICAL PARTY FORMED

Today in Kaliburg a new political party was formed. Religious leaders and Hosian faithful from the Terran Patriarchal Church, The Society of Brethren, and Reformed Kalistani Church gathered in the nation's capital to discuss the state of the nation. Leaders from around all of Kalistani raised concerns with the growing number of adherents to Ahmadism as well as what they expressed as the "moral decay of society within Kalistani." Leaders in attendance pointed directly to the platform of the ruling SPoK as a leading cause of this problem. Article 11 of the SPoK Manifesto reads "A radical separation of church and state, and a radical separation of social and private spheres. Religion is inherently a private matter, and does not belong anywhere in the public sphere."
The newly formed Hosian Democratic Party quickly elected a slate of party leaders and unveiled it's offical party leader and candidate for the President of the Republic, Jean-Luc Warquiez. Warquiez took the stage and addressed his new party members for the first time in a firey speech concerning the state of the nation in which he tore into the SPoK.


Newly elected Hosian Democratic Party leader Jean-Luc Warquiez addressing party members

Quote:The time has come for the Hosian faithful in our nation to rise up! For far too long have we sat idly by, sat on the sidelines, sat quietly and held our tongues as we watched our nation go down a path that we knew we was wrong. For far too long have sat passively. For far too long have we sat out of elections. But no longer! Today marks a brand new day in our nation's history! Today marks a brand new chapter in the history of our Republic! Today will be the day that future generations will remember as the day that people of faith of character gathered together in our nations capitol to say no longer! No longer will we sit by idly! No longer will we sit quietly! No longer will we watch our nation's moral fabric be ripped apart at the seams!
This government, this ruling party made up entirely of the Socialist Party of Kalistan, has waged war on the Hosian faithful. It has ruthlessly chased all signs of religious practice, adherence, and observance from the public sphere. It has made it taboo! Today we have, all of us together, said not anymore! Today we are here to say to the Socialist Party, we're not going to take it on the chin any longer! We are here today to say to the Socialist Party that your declaration that " Religion is inherently a private matter, and does not belong anywhere in the public sphere." is unacceptable! We will not stand for it any longer! Under their leadership our religious institutions have been banned, yes BANNED, from advertising our spreading our sincerely held religious beliefs! Today we say not any more!
Under the leadership of the Socialist Party abortion has been made legal, anywhere, at any time, on demand! Not only that but they have forced us, conscientious and moral objectors to this vile and evil practice, pay for it with our tax dollars! Today we say not any more! Today we say to the government, to the Socialist Party of Kalistan, that you won't get any more money from our Churches to pay for state sanctioned murder of the unborn! We won't sit back any longer to watch, silently, as this government wages all out war on the sacred institution of marriage! We're not taking it any more! We're standing up! We're fighting back!
Today marks the first day of a bright new future for our people and for our country. Today marks the first day of our fight to take our country back! 

Quote:"The Government of Kalistan has instructed me to say that this Forum should be one to locate peaceful solutions to the world's problems.  One such solution aimed at achieving peace was to close the Ananto Strait to warships from various nations.  Kalistan still patrols the Strait and still turns back warships from nations who are not allied with Kalistan, in a singular, solitary effort to increase peace and reduce the ability of others to make war upon one another, and our efforts are spat upon, by the way by members of this Forum, who are bound and determined to either wage war upon each other, or assert some sort of imagined hegemonic dominance over others.  We maintain that closure to military transit unilaterally, and as we have said, nothing short of war and decimation of the Kalistani people will cause us to ever open it again. 

We have also taken bold steps to eject Vanuku from a base they relied upon for forward projection.  The Northern Council alliance, who asserts that it should be able to dictate terms to nations on its geographical perimeters, viewed this basing as a threat to its efforts at domination in the region, and rightly so.  While discussing peaceful commercial transit of the Strait, one leading member insisted that Kalistan work with it on a treaty banning nuclear powered craft from the Anantonese Ocean.  On the one hand, it asserted that Kalistan did not have the right to declare a tiny part of the Ocean closed to THEIR ships, although that part of the Ocean lies entirely within the sovereign boundaries of Kalistan, and then on the other hand, it seeks our help in closing the entire ocean to all vessels from countries it views as a threat, so that only its vessels may pass in the Seas.  We offered to help because we would like to keep War as far from our own shores as possible, but no proposals were forthcoming, until the stupid, murderous detonation of Vanukese nuclear weaponry over Jelbania forced us to eject the Vanukese military and diplomatic personnel from our country.  And then nothing more needed to be said about the nuclear powered vessels, as the ones the treaty was meant to remove were gone.

And we have done this.  A few others are offering sanctions of closing their ports to Vanukean shipping and we support them in their efforts, but mostly we see condemnations and calls for sanctions, and yet no action.  And silence from the vast majority of the countries who hold seats in this Assembly.

Kalistan is cutting its own throat by imposing sanctions.  We are weakening our own defenses vis a vis the Northern Council, itself an expansionistic, militaristic cult, by ejecting the Vanukean Navy from our Port.  We weaken our economy by not trading with a major investor in our Nationalized Industries.  We do ourselves no favors this way.

We call upon the World Congress, and specifically the Security Council to advance a package of sanctions aimed at restoring norms against Nuclear Weaponry.

And we call upon ALL nations who claim to be morally outraged at the use of nuclear weaponry in warfare to immediately join Baltusia and Kalistan and sign the Anti-Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Treaty which not only takes a stand against nuclear weaponry, but also outlaws its possession or research into these horrific weapons of war.

Otherwise, you, members of this World Congress, are merely practitioners of RealPolitik, and are no true friends of peace, and Kalistan will re-evaluate its position vis a vis Vanuku.  After all, just like in the Straits Crisis, why should Kalistan be the one to shoulder the whole Burden of Peace, especially in the face of such blatant and self serving militarism we see from groups like the Northern Alliance?  If you are truly committed to peace, bear some of the weight yourself, or you inform the world that the burden is not worth carrying.  And if that's the case, then there really is no reason for Kalistan to remain a part of this Body.