17-06-2025, 05:29 AM
Emergency Powers and Stability Act passes Congress; A firm hand for extraordinary times.
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June 7th, 5650
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Ever since the assassination attempt on First Minister Merridan, emergency powers have been enacted. The only issue was, legally, there was no precedent for emergency powers. In his endless commitment to freedom, First Minister Merridan sought out to work with Congress on drafting a proper bill defining emergency powers. After much debate, a finalized version of the bill, dubbed the Emergency Powers and Stability Act, was drafted and passed Congress easily. Because of it, First Minister Merridan has announced the end of a state of siege, pointing towards the EPSA. With the powers of the First Minister drastically expanded, stability can be restored and the Real Deal can continue on without dangerous extremists threatening the state.
The exact contents of the EPSA have seen firm, but necessary measures to combat extremism. Term limits will be formally abolished. This is a needed measure as the people may simply want Merridan to continue the Real Deal, and ensure stable, continuous, governing during times of peace, and especially crisis. Alongside this, the First Minister has the authority to dismiss the monarch and force an abdication. While His Royal Majesty is popular, this provision is likely included to ensure that future Sovereigns don't threaten the constitutional order, and try to embrace absolutism. Because of freedom being under siege by extremists, and the slow bureaucracy of the judiciary, the executive will be responsible for defining what extremism is. Extremism is an ever evolving threat, and we cannot allow decay. In the event Congress is too slow to act against disasters or extremists, the First Minister will have the authority to bypass Congress for legislation, should a deadlock occur, and the First Minister will contain an absolute veto. To ensure extremists don't infiltrate the free media, all media outlets will be required to register with the Baltusian Media Licensing Board. Plus, it assists in fighting disinformation. In the ever continuing defense of liberalism, and Merridan's competency, new political candidates will be vetted to combat extremism. This will remain in effect for 18 months as Merridan is looking to preserve our freedom, not create an autocracy. After 18 months, the vetting will be reduced. And as we heal from the trials of seeing our First Minister almost be killed, threats must be taken down before they emerge. As such, the newly created Royal Security Bureau will be created, responsible for online security and organizing security. While the right to privacy and organization are undeniably liberal ideals, extremists will exploit and challenge these ideals that must be protected. The RSB will help ensure freedom is protected. Finally, to prevent radicals who wish to destroy the kingdom and tear down the Real Deal, the electoral threshold will be raised to 8%.
These measures are firm, but necessary to protect Baltusian Liberalism, the Real Deal and democracy. Despite the EPSA passing, First Minister Merridan has pledged that the Real Deal will not stop, and that it will continue as if the attempt on his life never happened, as the Royal Job Corps wraps up the Trans-Seleyan Railways expansion to San Luis.
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The Public Broadcasting Corporation is a state owned media outlet, looking to provide an unbiased, political neutral, independent news network for Baltusians.
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June 7th, 5650
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Ever since the assassination attempt on First Minister Merridan, emergency powers have been enacted. The only issue was, legally, there was no precedent for emergency powers. In his endless commitment to freedom, First Minister Merridan sought out to work with Congress on drafting a proper bill defining emergency powers. After much debate, a finalized version of the bill, dubbed the Emergency Powers and Stability Act, was drafted and passed Congress easily. Because of it, First Minister Merridan has announced the end of a state of siege, pointing towards the EPSA. With the powers of the First Minister drastically expanded, stability can be restored and the Real Deal can continue on without dangerous extremists threatening the state.
The exact contents of the EPSA have seen firm, but necessary measures to combat extremism. Term limits will be formally abolished. This is a needed measure as the people may simply want Merridan to continue the Real Deal, and ensure stable, continuous, governing during times of peace, and especially crisis. Alongside this, the First Minister has the authority to dismiss the monarch and force an abdication. While His Royal Majesty is popular, this provision is likely included to ensure that future Sovereigns don't threaten the constitutional order, and try to embrace absolutism. Because of freedom being under siege by extremists, and the slow bureaucracy of the judiciary, the executive will be responsible for defining what extremism is. Extremism is an ever evolving threat, and we cannot allow decay. In the event Congress is too slow to act against disasters or extremists, the First Minister will have the authority to bypass Congress for legislation, should a deadlock occur, and the First Minister will contain an absolute veto. To ensure extremists don't infiltrate the free media, all media outlets will be required to register with the Baltusian Media Licensing Board. Plus, it assists in fighting disinformation. In the ever continuing defense of liberalism, and Merridan's competency, new political candidates will be vetted to combat extremism. This will remain in effect for 18 months as Merridan is looking to preserve our freedom, not create an autocracy. After 18 months, the vetting will be reduced. And as we heal from the trials of seeing our First Minister almost be killed, threats must be taken down before they emerge. As such, the newly created Royal Security Bureau will be created, responsible for online security and organizing security. While the right to privacy and organization are undeniably liberal ideals, extremists will exploit and challenge these ideals that must be protected. The RSB will help ensure freedom is protected. Finally, to prevent radicals who wish to destroy the kingdom and tear down the Real Deal, the electoral threshold will be raised to 8%.
These measures are firm, but necessary to protect Baltusian Liberalism, the Real Deal and democracy. Despite the EPSA passing, First Minister Merridan has pledged that the Real Deal will not stop, and that it will continue as if the attempt on his life never happened, as the Royal Job Corps wraps up the Trans-Seleyan Railways expansion to San Luis.
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The Public Broadcasting Corporation is a state owned media outlet, looking to provide an unbiased, political neutral, independent news network for Baltusians.
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"The world is but a stage. Why cry, when you can laugh instead? For laughter is humanity's preserve. Laugh it all off, fret not, Let's just enjoy the moment."