Kalistani Major History

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Socialists Acknowledges Election Results
Perry- "Liberal victory vindicates Socialism"
Kaliburg, Ananto
April 7, 5041


Diego Perry Addresses Disappointed Socialists on Revolution Plaza

"Yes, we took a bath in the last elections," said Socialist Leader Diego Perry while addressing Socialists on Revolution Plaza last week. "But our analysis shows: The SP lost more seats than the Liberals gained. They picked up only 18 seats while the SP lost 27 seats. The NCP did far better than the Liberals in this last election, and to be completely honest, this election should not be seen as a victory for the Liberals, but a victory for the Nationalists." The Party Leader noted the history of Kalistani Politics: "We have historically worked with the National Conservatives on Nationalist matters. The SP remains the Party of Kalistani Institutionalism, and nationalism is a primary institution which cuts across ideologies and Party Lines."

The Party Leader also noted that the positions that the Liberals won on were largely Socialist positions. "If we look at the Liberals' positions, the only real difference between our two Parties is that The Liberals are far less liberal on civil Rights, are for a smaller role of Government, primarily seeking to hand the entire National treasury and all workers over to the avarice of finance capital, and is somewhat more moderate, though in agreement with us generally speaking. For the LDP to claim that Liberalism has triumphed in Kalistan, as opposed to socialism, suggests that perhaps the LDP is confused as to what Liberalism is."


Perry's chart demonstrates the similarity between the SP's traditional positions and the LDP's newly acquired appreciation for Leftist Ideals.

Perry declares the LDP's gains to be a vindication of Socialism, contrary to the propaganda of the LDP. "We urge the Liberals to keep in mind that their proposals in the Assembly may pass, and of course, we will work tirelessly to undo any privatization they push though. Instead of doing what they can to strengthen the hand of the wealthy and powerful, to recall that the vast majority of this country live well and earn their living through their work, not through their investment. Kalistan doesn't tend to support wealth accumulation for long."

In a final word, Perry mentioned that he is interested in talking with the NCP about privateers. "We know they are interested in the Privateer act, which is still on the books and active in our national laws. If they are interested in working on additional legislation or explicit reauthorization, the SP is ready to discuss the matter further."