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Lotus Party Leader Blasts Republican Government; Invites Members to Cross The Floor
Lotus Party Leader Huang Zitao blasts what he calls "an inept government"
Tian'an, Han - 1 December 4282


Huang Zitao giving a heated and combative press briefing in the halls of the National Conference

Following debate on the Republican Defence Act today in the National Conference, Lotus Party leader charged out the doors and into the media fray. Speaking about the act, Huang said:

This truly is a disgusting piece of legislation. It makes my skin crawl. It harks back to the days of the RC/Pua regime, when I marched alongside young student activists who had their toenails ripped out the night before. Our party fought hard during our decade in government to outlaw mass-casualty arms such as nuclear and biochemical weapons, and it's incredibly disappointing to see the government taking a step back from this progress. All Terrans deserve to live in a world free from these monstrous weapons. Further, that the government is moving away from practically every other nation in the world by stripping away the rights of prisoners of war is an affront to Indrala's reputation as a beacon of respect for human rights. This government has lost all sense of morality.

Asked about the Xiandai campaign contribution scandal, which first broke the news in April, Huang said:

Again, no morality, no ethics from this Republican government. It's hardly surprising, but nonetheless, it's extremely disappointing that the Republican Party and their millionaire and billionaire buddies have found a way to slip around the law. We will be committed to ensuring that this does not happen again in the future.

When asked about reports from within the Republican Party following the election about the possible ousting of Party leader and Chancellor Xuan Shuren, Huang said:

I mean, could you blame them? When your major political achievements include stripping away access to healthcare to millions of Indralans, breaking down our commitment to human rights and passing endless treaties which only our nation participates in, it's clear that this government and this Chancellor are inept at their jobs. It would be a shame if someone else were to apply... *chuckles from media* ... but seriously, I would like to send a message to our friends across the aisle: if you're serious about fighting for a better future for our country, join us, and let's get the job done. Alright, that's all for now. Thanks, everybody.

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Originally posted by Wu Han on 6 October 2017.