My fellow citizens,
I am pleased to announce that elections were by and large successful, and although voter turnout was significantly low, it was about what was expected. Many of our statesmen ran unopposed, but we had a few contended races in the Royal Assembly and even a challenger to the title of Executive. I was also pleased to find that we have not one, not two, but four political parties established in the Principality as of today! (The Whig Party, Populus Pro Licentia, The Principal Party, and the Party of Lincoln) And from these new parties also discovered the first big issue facing Principal politics. It is a major concern which side of the Pike is more important. An interesting topic, considering that the government meets on the forum online...
But with the success comes a few drawbacks. Not all the offices in either house are filled. Only five or six ran for representative in the General Assembly, and each went unopposed. Therefore, in an Executive Order, I am going to appoint the rest of the unfilled seats in the Assemblies. I will be sure to cross party lines in my appointments (though I am friendly to all parties, I caucus with the Whigs) and will use my discretion in choosing only the best to govern the Principality.
And speaking of Executive Orders, my next matter of business is this: It has come to my attention that several of the more immature micronations out there have been declaring war over petty disagreements. In the micronational world, declaration of war is seen as a threat emptier than a leaky bucket threatening to hold water, and a childish gesture. Therefore, I hereby announce that in a second Executive Order, I will declare an act of condemnation over the Democratic Environmental Society of Senya for the Society's blatantly juvenile threats of military action. I will consult my Minister of Foreign Affairs about this soon, and we shall draft this order sometime over this weekend.
I will also reaffirm that I uphold the Constitution of the Principality in an Oath of Office within the week, along with the rest of the Government's offices. ¡Viva el Principado!
Regards,
The Honorable Grant Lemasters
Prince Regent & Executive of the Principality
I am pleased to announce that elections were by and large successful, and although voter turnout was significantly low, it was about what was expected. Many of our statesmen ran unopposed, but we had a few contended races in the Royal Assembly and even a challenger to the title of Executive. I was also pleased to find that we have not one, not two, but four political parties established in the Principality as of today! (The Whig Party, Populus Pro Licentia, The Principal Party, and the Party of Lincoln) And from these new parties also discovered the first big issue facing Principal politics. It is a major concern which side of the Pike is more important. An interesting topic, considering that the government meets on the forum online...
But with the success comes a few drawbacks. Not all the offices in either house are filled. Only five or six ran for representative in the General Assembly, and each went unopposed. Therefore, in an Executive Order, I am going to appoint the rest of the unfilled seats in the Assemblies. I will be sure to cross party lines in my appointments (though I am friendly to all parties, I caucus with the Whigs) and will use my discretion in choosing only the best to govern the Principality.
And speaking of Executive Orders, my next matter of business is this: It has come to my attention that several of the more immature micronations out there have been declaring war over petty disagreements. In the micronational world, declaration of war is seen as a threat emptier than a leaky bucket threatening to hold water, and a childish gesture. Therefore, I hereby announce that in a second Executive Order, I will declare an act of condemnation over the Democratic Environmental Society of Senya for the Society's blatantly juvenile threats of military action. I will consult my Minister of Foreign Affairs about this soon, and we shall draft this order sometime over this weekend.
I will also reaffirm that I uphold the Constitution of the Principality in an Oath of Office within the week, along with the rest of the Government's offices. ¡Viva el Principado!
Regards,
The Honorable Grant Lemasters
Prince Regent & Executive of the Principality
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