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Sir Christopher Bjorksdattir calls for new Anti-Fascist Coalition
"When you sleep with dogs, you get Fleas" said Her Imperial Majesty's Foreign Minister
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
July 19, 5584


Sir Christopher Bjorksdattirr calls for Anti-Fascist Alliance in Terra

Single handedly sounding the clarion call against Fascism, the Anantonese Empire currently stands alone in its condemnation of the Kundrati Fascist Legislative Putsch.  But this does not dissuade the Empire in its quest to push back against the fascist threat, or call out those who seek to coddle it.

"We see the brave example of Gaduridos, who stand up as a beacon of Democratic values in Terra," said Her Imperial Majesty's Foreign Minister, Sir Christopher Bjorksdattir, while speaking in the National Assembly yesterday.  "Though Kalistan feels differently about the ideals of democratic governance than our friends in Gaduridos feel, none the less, Gaduri bravery in this matter ought to serve as a shining example to other so called democratic nations to take a stand, resist the theocratic police state movement that has taken a formerly free nation like Kundrati by the throat and is currently killing what good is left in it.  This means those countries that call themselves liberal but are currently rushing with all haste to Kasaema to kiss the tyrant Bronislav's ring and adopt a 'wait and see' approach.  You should never wait and see with totalitarians.  You know what they are--there's nothing to wait for.  And yet, you still want to 'wait and see'?  Please.  Spare us all the laugh."

Sir Christopher Bjorksdattir called for the free nations of the planet to form a new anti-fascist association dedicated to "containment, not coddling of the fascists which are currently enjoying legitimization in Kundrati right now."  Sir Christopher specifically signaled out Luthori, who called Kalistan for an ambassador and meanwhile are one of the nations who have adopted a "wait and see" approach, in Sir Christopher's words.  "We know Luthori.  Hurry up and wait for fifty years.  Her Imperial Majesty has advised Ambassador Thomas to return to the Empire for consultation while Luthori makes up its mind about 1) whether they actually ever intend to receive Ambassador Thomas' credentials and 2) which side of history they want to be on in regard to this Kundrati business.  I am farily certain Ambassador Thomas will be far happier here in Kalsitan, where things make sense."

Sir Christopher called on all nations who stand opposed to fascism to declare as much in their national policy.  "Silence is very telling and right now, most of the planet is silent on Kundrati.  Only one country in Terra besides Kalistan has even come out and spoken out against fascism.  That is Gaduridos.  And yet we see communist nations like Xsampa rushing to Kundrati to legitimize the fascist regime there.  We see our old friends in the Jelbic Empire even considering attending.  We see Likatonia...  Likatonia... of all places, enthusiastically embracing Kundrati's fascist government...  its baffling to us here in Kalistan, who can see the writing so plainly on the wall, why others cannot."

Sir Christopher closed with "All nations who stand opposed to the twin evils of fascism and Metzist Leonidism have a friend in Kalistan.  We would love to meet with you, we would love to work with you.  We would love to stand together as nations opposed to fascism, and bent on its containment and ultimate obliteration.  Right now, we don't see others lining up.  But, you are known by the company you keep.  If you sleep with dogs, you get fleas.  At least Kalistan will not suffer those parasites."

Sir Christopher's speech, which was almost certainly directed by Her Imperial Majesty, received a standing ovation from the entire Nationalist Majority including the Chancellor of the Empire, as well as some in the minority.  But many Deputies privately expressed concern over the somewhat belicose and hyperbolic tone taken by the new Foreign Minister.