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[Wu Han]

Wu Hán Sworn In
Proposed Constitutional Changes Moving To Voting, First Foreign Visit Planned
TIAN'AN, HAN - 20 JULY 4258


Wu Hán shortly after being sworn in (Courtesy: The Indrallan Press Gallery)

Wu Hán was sworn in today as Chancellor of the State of Indrala. After the ceremony ended, he went back to the National Conference to move his Constitutional reform act to the voting stage. The government is planning to re-introduce a variety of legislation which the last government voted down next month, as well as formally announce a possible coalition agreement.

First Foreign Visit Scheduled For November

Chancellor Wu has announced that Alex Clarke, Foreign Affairs Minister for Hutori will be traveling to Indrala for a meeting with the new government. This represents a break from the isolationist foreign policy of the last decade. President Emily Hamilton of Hutori had phoned Chancellor Wu to congratulate him on his electoral victory in June, and the two expressed interest in fostering strong relations between the two states. Minister Clarke will arrive for the meeting in November.

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Originally posted by Wu Han on 18 August 2017.

[Wu Han]

National Democrats Express Pessimism Towards Wu Hán's Government
With Lack of Consensus Building in National Conference, Pro-NDP Local Governments Seek Independent Courses of Action
TIAN'AN, HAN - April 4th 4259

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Yuán Cháo, National Democratic Party, casting a somber and dissappointed expression during cabinet vote (Photo: Sabrina Cháng)

Lately a sharper divide has been shown in the embattled relationship between Chancellor Wu Hán and National Democrats and their leader, National Chairman Yuán Cháo. These divides have become sorely apparent in discourse on the floor of the National Conference, with Mr. Yuán leading an effort to block the Lotus Party favored constitutional revision, effectively killing the bill by caucusing the Republic's Conservatives and their fresh young leader, Cheng Jie, to support obstruction of the effort. Further, National Democrats have launched an unprecedented assault on the government's legislation, attacking bproposed reforms and changes in law, often accusing them of being irresponsibly conducted in respects to place, time, and financial circumstances.

There are rumors that a communication between Mr. Yuán Cháo and Chancellor Wu Hán after Wu's electoral victory, which is originally believed to have been a conciliatory message of goodwill, quickly turned sour in the face of conditional requests of National Democrat leadership, according to insiders from both the Chancellor's office and National Chairman Yuán Cháo's staff. Rumors have also been floating around that Mr. Yuán had hoped for a special diplomatic or ministerial role, given his long expertise in the military and international business dealings. Others speculate that the rift is completely policy based. However it is sure that the National Democrats will continue to work to obstruct constitutional reform, one of Chancellor Wu Hán's main campaign promises and policy points. Further, National Democrats have attacked the proposed reforms as not going far enough to aid true democracy and the development of a republic.

Dissatisfaction with the Lotus Party, and Chancellor Wu Hán's government resounds even more strongly on the provincial level in Shu, a stronghold of the National Democratic Party, and an upset loss for the overall electoral victor, Wu Hán, who canpaigned to workers there heavily. Many citizens of that province are dissatisfied with the national government's economic policy and fierce regime of taxation and enforcement of new regulations.

In response, it has been seen that the provincial government is open to taking new courses of action. Mr. Yuán Daoning, the Governor of Shu and son of National Democratic Party National Chairman Yuán Cháo, has said the following

It is highly likely that we will be meeting with foreign business leaders, and governments, especially those within the liberal and centrist international free trade movement, to work together to bring new, modern jobs to Shu, especially in order to replenish our manufacturing sector. The current government in Tian'an is out-of-touch with our needs and concerns on a provincial level.

There are rumors that within the next few months Yuán Daoning and Yuán Cháo will meet with business leaders to bring manufacturing back to the region, and there are rumors of potential trade deals and diplomatic relations between Shu and and the countries of Dorvik and Istalia on the horizon

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Originally posted by theoriginaltrotka on 19 August 2017.

[Wu Han]

Constitution Reform Expected to Fail, Chancellor Blames Opposition "Putting Party Before Country"
Chancellor Wu Hán Speaking At Shencheng University Blames Opposition for Instability
SHENCHENG, MIN - 1 MAY 4259


Chancellor Wu speaking to students at Shencheng University (Courtesy: Shencheng Students' Union)

"It is so sad to see that today in the National Conference the opposition is refusing to put the nation before their respective parties" Chancellor Wu said in response to a question from students at Shencheng University. The young student had asked Chancellor Wu why the opposition was refusing to support constitution reform, while previously agreeing to it.

We amended our proposals after listening to and accepting requests from the National Democrats in order to gain their support. Mr. Yuán then supported the bill. After that, Mr. Yuán demanded a cabinet position, which would not make sense given they were not a coalition partner. After we expressed this to him, he pulled support for many bills he had expressed support for before. When our party was in opposition, even with just five seats, we found a way to work with the government to pass a bipartisan income tax bill. It's hard to see how Mr. Yuán can look past his own political ambitions to work with us in the future, but we're always open to discussion.

The larger portion of his talk was dedicated to supporting students in the region through upcoming legislation which will seek to radically alter the way post-secondary education is funded and provided in this country.

It's so important to continue to support our students. My first action as Party Leader was to attend a student protest in Kaizhou, and I recall looking at the faces of these young people and seeing their passion to create a better and stronger future for themselves and for their country. There were few moments in my political career which were so inspiring and motivating. We must honour our students, as they honour our ancestors by working to create an even greater Indrala.

Chancellor Wu joked, "Students understand the value of debate and discussion, something seriously lacking in the National Conference."

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Originally posted by Wu Han on 19 August 2017.

[Wu Han]

Chancellor Wu Interviewed in Televised Town Hall
Chancellor Wu Hán Faced Some Tough Questions in Tian'an Last Night
TIAN'AN, HAN - 2 JUNE 4262


Chancellor Wu fields a question from Wang Xiu Ying during the town hall (Courtesy: Xi Pinying, The Times of Yingdala)

In May, Wang Xiu Ying, one of the nation's most popular journalists with the Tian'an News Network, asked Chancellor Wu if he would participate in a televised town hall. He accepted and last night the town hall was held, drawing in large numbers of viewers from across the country. A transcript of the interview and a few selected questions is available below:

[Int.]Good evening. We're live in Tian'an, Han, for a TBC town hall with the Right Honourable Chancellor, Wu Hán. I will ask a number of questions and then we will go to questions from around the country. Please join me now in welcoming the Right Honourable Chancellor.
*Applause; Wu Hán enters, waves to the crowd, bows to Wang Xiu Ying, bows to the crowd and takes his seat*
[Int.] So, we're going to get to a whole range of topics, but I'd like to begin with your recent trip to Hutori. How was it?
[Wu] Much colder than here...
*Chuckles from the audience*
[Wu] ... But on a serious note, I feel it went very well. I discussed a range of topics with the President of Hutori, Emily Hamilton, which I felt was very productive. We have a good friend in Hutori.
[Int.] You've been very engaged in working toward an international ban on landmines...
*Scattered cheers and applause from the crowd*
[Int.] ... Did you raise that issue [with the President of Hutori]?
[Wu] I did, yes.
[Int.] How did that go?
[Wu] Well, you have to understand that it's an issue that is very complex and we are-
[Int.] Looks like you didn't reach an agreement
[Wu] No, it's just-- the President expressed to me that the political situation in Hutori would make it tough-
[Int.] So the President refused to propose a landmine ban?
*Scattered chuckles from the audience, Wu Hán nervously chuckles*
[Wu] No, that's not quite it. It's just a very complex issue, and I assure you we will continue to fight for a world free from these disgusting devices. But I cannot, in my position as Chancellor of this country, lecture other leaders on how to legislate in their own countries.
*Applause*
[Int.] Let's continue on this topic for a moment. You are the Chair of the International Organization for the Prohibition of Landmines...
*Applause*
[Wu] Yes.
[Int.] The inevitable goal of this organization must be to reach an international agreement or treaty on the prohibition of these weapons, correct?
[Wu] That's correct, yes.
[Int.] How would such an agreement get ratified by the National Conference when you have both the Republic's Conservatives and the National Democrats who have consistently voted against such a ban domestically?
*Scattered cheers*
[Wu] Well, we did get a ban through last February...
*Applause*
[Wu]... and I believe this is an issue where views have evolved in the past and will continue to evolve. Indrala has the opportunity to be a beacon of peace and hope in the world through this initiative. Hopefully, we can appeal to the Jienist values of stewardship and nobility in all of us, and we can unite around this issue.
[Int.] Why should we expect that you'll be able to get support for this, when you couldn't accomplish constitutional reform?
*Cheers and scattered jeering*
[Wu] ... Look, we never said that constitutional reform was going to be easy. And you have to remember, we had support from every party in our first bill before the National Democrats decided to campaign against it. That is their decision, and I understand that they have to represent their voters. *inaudible* ... and luckily, we have been seeing an increase in cooperation as we have entered the final half of this legislative period. It looks like we will be able to achieve at least the most rudimentary constitutional reforms we sought to enact. So I wouldn't say we didn't accomplish anything on this file. Is it exactly how we wanted to see it? No. But it's a move in the right direction.
*Applause*
[Int.] So the election date will probably be a year earlier?
[Wu] It should be, yes.
[Int.] Will you be running for re-election? Do you expect to do well?
[Wu] I will, yes...
*Applause*
[Wu] As for how I will do, that is in the hands of the Indralan people. I feel that we have done a good job of advocating for a more compassionate and optimistic vision for this country and enacting legislation to this end. But like I said, we can only continue on this path if we have the support of the Indralan people, and so I will humbly await their judgement on election day.
*Light applause*

[Int.] Let's go to the audience. Chen Zhao is a student at Kaizhou University, your alma-mater, and she has a question regarding university funding. Ms. Chen.
[Chen] Mr. Chancellor, thank you for taking my question. You have put forward a number of reforms for post-secondary education that gained a lot of votes from young people, including myself, in the last election. There are rumours that this legislation will not be put to a vote in this legislative period. Is that true?
[Wu] Thank you Ms. Chen for your question, your support and for choosing the finest University in Indrala...
*Laughter and scattered cheers*
[Wu] We will be putting our Indralan Advanced Education Act to voting and will be caucusing parties across the aisle to try and gain their support for this very important legislation. I've fought for the success of students my entire life you will continue to have a fighter in me.
*Applause*

[Int.] This question comes from Guo Yang, a labour activist in Shu. He voted for you in the last election, but now says that he regrets it. Mr. Guo.
[Guo] Yes, I've been President of the Hazhou Automotive Workers Union Local 543 for 5 years. I was very pleased to see your extensive campaigning in Shu, and I was inspired by your advocacy for workers both on the picket-line and in the National Conference, and so I voted for you... but not many others in Shu did. We haven't seen anything close to the legislation for workers in Shu proposed while you're in government that you proposed in opposition, and you haven't even tried to work with the National Democrats who won here overwhelmingly. So I have two questions; first, why do you think you lost Shu when you spent the most time campaigning here? And secondly, why don't you care about Shu anymore?
*Scattered applause*
[Wu] Well thank you, Mr. Guo, for this question. I really do share your frustration. For a long time your region was ignored, and we saw plants shutting down and moving overseas--
[Guo] It still is--
[Wu] Sorry?
[Guo] it still is being ignored today by your government. What are you going to do? What-- *microphone disabled*
[Int.] Let's allow the Chancellor to respond.
[Wu] We have brought in many different reforms for the economy, and we're working to rebuild a more progressive economy from the bottom up. We have also enacted a number of the proposals we made during the crisis in 4255 now that we're in government, including the green-fuel subsidy, which will create jobs in the automotive sector in Shu. To answer your second question regarding our cooperation with the National Democrats, we have been trying. We will continue to be open to working with others. Mr. Yuán has been assured of this time and time again.

[six other questions were asked, after which Chancellor Wu gave closing remarks]

[Wu] ...Indrala is a nation built on the labour of our elders and the dreams of our young people. For this reason, I know we can be an even better country. We can work to build a society in harmony, where our elders are cared for and our young people are enabled to reach their fullest potential. It's tough work, but it must be done. And it will be done. Thank you.
[Int.] Thank you, Chancellor.
*Loud applause, Wu Hán shakes Wang Xiu Ying's hand, waves and bows to the crowd as the camera pans out, and eventually cuts to political pundits*

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Originally posted by Wu Han on 26 August 2017.

[Wu Han]

Lotus Party - Nationalist Coalition Re-Elected
Chancellor Wu Hán Thanks Supporters in Tian'an, Cabinet Shuffle
TIAN'AN, HAN - 16 APRIL 4264


Lotus Party advertisement in Kaizhou a day after the General Election. Text reads: A Brighter Future! (Courtesy: Xi Pinying, The Times of Indrala)

Last night the Lotus Party-Nationalist Coalition was re-elected, denying the National Democratic-Conservative Coalition another majority mandate. The election was triggered after Chancellor Wu denied the National Democratic-Conservative cabinet arrangement. The Lotus Party-Nationalist Coalition was returned to the National Conference with 352 seats, a gain of 14 seats from when they were first elected in 4258, most of which were gained by the Nationalist Party under Wen Bataru. The gains made by the Nationalist Party are expected to be reflected in the new cabinet.

Speaking to a crowd of supporters Wu Hán declared victory and thanked those who supported the Lotus Party:

All of my colleagues are incredibly moved and humbled by the trust you, the people of Indrala, have once again placed with us. *Wu tears up as the crowd cheers*

For this and for so many other privileges which this country has given us, we thank you. *Wu bows*

Referencing the term he first used in his victory speech given six years ago, Wu declared that "together we are experiencing a re-ignition of the Indralan national spirit, the new Indralan century has only just begun!" Wu listed off the achievements of the last coalition government, including the restoration of funding to post-secondary institutions, the Bank of Indrala Act, the Green Fuel Subsidy and the FIlial Piety Act among others as examples of the progress his government is making toward the "restoration and purification" of the State of Indrala.

In closing, Chancellor Wu had this to say:

There are those that say that our dreams for Indrala are too big. That they are not feasible or responsible. Together, we dare to look this cynicism directly in the eye, and have faith that the best has yet to come.
We dare to believe in Indrala.
Thank you and goodnight!

National Conference composition following the General Election

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Originally posted by Wu Han on 30 August 2017.

[Wu Han]

Song Yi and Green Bloc Look to the Future
New party is dedicated to environmental security, social justice


Lotus Party advertisement in Kaizhou a day after the General Election. Text reads: A Brighter Future! (Courtesy: Xi Pinying, The Times of Indrala)

[Rural Shu Province]: A new face dawned on Indrala Friday morning, when reporters trudged through the mud in Shu province for a special announcement from an unknown face. Song Yi is the leader of her newly founded “Green Bloc” party. Surrounded by farmers and local community leaders, Song Yi made it clear what her new bloc stands for:

Justice for our people means justice for the earth.

Song Yi made her announcement on the same plot of land formerly owned by her parents, which they had to abandon due to the insurmountable cost of their mortgage. Song Yi criticises the ruling Lotus regime for neglecting working mothers and fathers, who Song describes as “the backbone of Indrala.”

All of my colleagues are incredibly moved and humbled by the trust you, the people of Indrala, have once again placed with us. *Wu tears up as the crowd cheers*

[quote]Chancellor Wu Han walks on the concrete of Tian’an in his loafers pretending to understand the struggles of real people. He doesn’t have a clue! Only a gas-huffing buffoon such as this could be so daft to build himself a brand-new home on the taxpayer’s back!

While her attack on the governing party seemed harsh, reporters could hardly cement their rubber boots in the wet patty when she escalated her attack on the nation’s conservatives.

Those who breed on the suffering of the working class have no place in this country. We must reject those who believe it is right to indoctrinate our children in classrooms and breathe fairy tails of economic prosperity down our shirts.

Song Yi knows her ideas are new, and very different from what this country has seen for the past few decades, but that doesn’t hold her back

February 4274 will be the day a green wave sweeps across Indrala, and this party forms a new government dedicated to working mothers, fathers and the soil they walk on.

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Originally posted by Treehugger on 9 September 2017.

[Wu Han]

Nationalists Will Be "More Compassionate" Under Feng
Junior coalition partners will temper from their free-market, conservative message in future
14th October 4269


Feng Xinyue beat Wen Bao, son of the NP's founder to win the party leadership

Freshly elected leader of the Nationalist Party Feng Xinyue has announced that the party will adopt a "more compassionate" tone under her. As she launched a push for early elections following the dissolution of the Republic's Conservatives, Feng has spoken about her views on a plethora of issues from the environment and the economy to adoption and anarchy. Having replaced the party's founder Wen Baturu upon his retirement, Feng has pursued what she called "clearing the final hurdle" by becoming the majority party in the National Conference. At present, the largest party is the Lotus Party, who have been the Nationalist's governing partners for several years.

When queried on the rise and fall of various political parties recently, Feng explained that the fundamental issue which has plagued Indralan politics for centuries is what she called 'interest-ism'. By this, she means the dominance of narrow interest groups and their ability to rise quickly to the forefront of political life and then disappear once they've achieved their fundamental goals. Highlighting the 'Green Bloc' as the latest example, she said that the party would likely 'hug some trees, form a government and then vanish'. Nonetheless, the Nationalist Party have supported much of the Green's environmentalist legislation.

Elsewhere, the enthusiastic new party leader promised there would be changes to the Nationalist economic policy, recognising the role that the state can play in a prosperous society. "While the free market has a crucial role to play in our business life," she explained "there are some areas of society where the profit motive can be detrimental to outcomes for consumers and citizens, we have to understand and counteract that with regulation". Lastly, Feng stated that she would be sponsoring legislation to change the adoption process, citing her own adoption by farming parents as "a bureaucratic catastrophe".

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Originally posted by jamescfm on 9 September 2017.

[Wu Han]

Chancellor Wu Visits New Schools
Wu Hán praises government emphasis on education "delivering results"
TIAXI, ANLE - 3 NOVEMBER 4269


Chancellor Wu Hán speaks to children at the newly opened Taixi Primary School No. 39

Chancellor Wu spent the day touring three recently completed primary schools in Taixi, Anle, speaking with teachers, parents, and students. At his first stop, at Taixi Primary School No. 39, Chancellor Wu gave a small message to a group of young students who will be transferring to the new school from schools over their capacity around the city:

We hope that this new school will enable you to study enthusiastically so that you can reach the fullest of your potential, and that you can continue to be the pride of your parents and the pride of our country!

Reporters followed Wu to the next school, Taixi Primary School No. 40, where he spoke with the newly-hired staff and parent-teacher organizations behind closed doors. The Headmaster of this school, Zhi Jinpyo spoke to media standing alongside Chancellor Wu following the meeting:

We are happy to see that this government has taken education seriously throughout its time in the National Conference. It is a beautiful day when so many children in our community can walk into a clean and modern facility to learn. The Early Education Act made this possible. For this, I, and so many others in the community are eternally grateful for Chancellor Wu's leadership.

A visibly emotional Zhi turned to Wu before giving him a deep bow, to which Wu responded with a light smile, as he repeatedly tried to bring him back up. The last stop would be Taixi Primary School No. 41, where the Chancellor toured the new building before entering the auditorium to give a statement to the media. This statement said in part:

Today is the proof of our commitment and dedication to the success of Indrala's students, something which we have been fortunate enough to carry into government. No longer does the government of Indrala ignore our young, but rather we nurture them from primary all the way through to post-secondary with our Early and Advanced Education Acts. As you can see, this legislation is delivering results. Our future has never been stronger.

The transcript of questions is provided below:

Jia Luoyang, Tiaxi Times: Critics on the left say that the Government has been too lenient on education reform, allowing private schools to function exactly as they did before. What do you say to this?
Wu: Our education reform has been the most substantial and progressive change to the way education has been delivered in this country for decades.
Xian Xiuying, Great Indrala Gazette: We've gotten reports from undisclosed sources within your party and the Nationalist Party that you don't personally like the Nationalist Party Leader Feng Xinyue, is there any truth to this?
Wu: We have enjoyed a great working relationship with the Nationalist Party for many years. I congratulated Ms. Feng on her victory and I look forward to working with her.
Xian: Do you like Ms. Feng?
Wu: Sure, sure.
Tang Ruogang, Tian'an Observer: Song Yi of the newly formed Green Bloc had some harsh words for you last month, do you have any response?
Wu: I eagerly anticipate her contribution to our democratic debate. We will always work across party lines on issues of mutual agreement, and I'm sure Ms. Song will be surprised to find that there are often more similarities than differences between groups of people.

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Originally posted by Wu Han on 9 September 2017.

[Wu Han]

Chancellor Wu Concedes Election, Resigns as Lotus Party Leader
Nationalist Party candidate Feng Xinyue ends Wu's eleven-year reign as Chancellor
TIAN'AN, HAN - 16 November 4269


Wu delivers a difficult speech to his Party (Courtesy: Peter Ma)

It isn't unusual on Election night for Chancellor Wu to address a room of tearful supporters, although tonight the energy was far more sombre. As results began to come in from the southern provinces, the night turned from jubilance to devastation for the Lotus Party faithful gathered in Tian'an. The scheduled fireworks and balloons would not go off. Rather, around midnight, the lights simply rose and Chancellor Wu walked onto the stage, followed by his Lotus Party caucus. He delivered the following remarks:

My friends, colleagues, and to all of the Indralan people, thank you for bestowing on me the unique opportunity to have served as your Chancellor for the last 11 years. This privilege which you have given me has been and will continue to be the greatest honour of my life. I will never forget that night, so many years ago, when I was watching the results with Biyu and my two beautiful children, and I learned that I would become the Fourth Republic's first democratically-elected Chancellor. I thought about my parents, of their sacrifices, and how they led me to where I stood that night. I thought about the gravity of the position, representing and governing all of my compatriots. It was a very serious and reflective moment, one I am sure that Feng Zinyue is experiencing as I speak to you now. I have called Feng Zinyue and I have congratulated her on her enormous victory this evening, and I offered my personal assistance over the coming weeks and months as she transitions to this role.

Democracy teaches hard lessons. Leaders must be open enough to learn from these lessons, and one of these such lessons is defeat. As such, I cannot shrink from my responsibility and must shoulder the blame. Dear friends, I have failed you. I will resign immediately from my post as Lotus Party Leader so that we can elect a new leader as soon as possible.

I see tears in the audience tonight; there should be no tears. We should be proud of what we fought for and for what we have been able to accomplish together. Although our ambitions to form a majority government tonight have failed, our party's determination to see the Indrala of our dreams will never die. As long as our party stands, and we fight with the strength of our convictions and our love for this nation, our best days are still ahead of us. And so while you may be sad tonight, after tomorrow, let us continue to strive for Indrala's freedom, equality and happiness. A better tomorrow is yet to come. Thank you.

Wu Hán bows to the crowd as they chant "bùyào cízhí!" (Don't resign!)

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Originally posted by Wu Han on 9 September 2017.

[Wu Han]

Message From The Green Bloc Following Elections
Song Yi disappointed with results; admits lack of exposure


Song Yi on morning news

Tian’an: Appearing on national morning news, Song Yi discussed the results following the election that saw the governing Lotus party fall to the National Party in an upset vote.

A message was sent to Wu Han, and that message was clear: the people will not tolerate a leader with complete disregard for the real struggles of the working class.

While Song Yi seemed optimistic about the election results, she did not ignore the harsh reality of her party’s showing

We had hoped for a better result, however we had little time to show the people of Indrala who we are and what we stand for. In the coming years the people will learn who really has their back.

She then congratulated Feng Xinyue on her victory

I’d like to congratulate Feng Xinyue on her victory, and reach out an arm of cooperation to my colleague who I look forward to working with on important issues such as women’s rights, tax reform and affordable housing.

The Green Bloc only managed to capture a mere 39,443 votes (0.07%) on election day, but that’s not stopping Song Yi…

We have so much work to do for our people, and we will put forward a strong and progressive agenda that will put our country back in the people’s hands. I will either change this country for the better, or die trying!

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Originally posted by Treehugger on 9 September 2017.