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The Call for Annexation; ...In Cote D'Ivoire...
Topic Started: Dec 20 2005, 12:24 AM (418 Views)
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Annextaion of Cote D'Ivoire Proposed

Yamousoukro, Cote D'Ivoire- For a long time, Norightsian influence in Cote D'Ivoire via the Imperial Colony of New Medea has been growing. Catholic influence has flourished and the nations villages have become important bastions of Catholocism. Norightsian companies have long been investing in the nation's future, bringing jobs and money into Cote D'Ivoire. Ivoiran Mercenaires have fought side-by-side Norightsians in several conflicts. Now, that influence has boiled over.

Atani Nolimbo, head of the Ivoiran Women's Commission and long-time Catholic, brought the bill before the Parliament today. She said:

Our history with the Empire goes a long way back. Imperial trade has brought the nation out of poverty, and stabilized our economy. The Church has consolidated itself here, freenig women from oppressive religions such as Islam or Animalism. The Empire has done nothing but good for the Cote, and I think they can do so much more if we join the New Medean colony. This is for Cote D'Ivoire and her women.

Not surprisingly, most women agree. The Women's Coalition is a powerful force in the Cote, as well as a leading opposition front to the currently reigning Commercial Party. However, the Government doesn't seem to mind much. Hans Zimmerman, the speaker of Parliament had this to say:

I think that the Cote could benefit from a merger with Norightsia.

But it is not all support. Kalano Kataro, leader of the somewhat weak Liberal Party said:

This is akin to Sicily's call to be annexed to the United States. Fueled by gangsters and foreign business, and impractical as well as traitorous.

The Bill of Annexation goes to Parliament on Thursday(RL).
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Our government is strongly opposed to these latest developments. This decision has not been made with the strong support of the Ivorian population and thus shall be opposed by our government. Our government urges Norightsia to halt this merger.
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Neo-Macedonia is in full support of these actions. This is another great example of how Catholic powers can bring stability and peace to nations who have fallen into despair. Of course as I notice this is also another great example of anti-Catholic sentiments from nations like Denizistan and sadly Syawla. I can only hope that God will have mercy on their souls.

-Queen Chloe of Neo-Macedonia
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Our government doesn't see any aggression in this merger, in fact we believe it was the wishes of those in Cote D'Ivoire to join the colony at New Medea. If the people of Cote D'Ivoire (majority rule) want to become a part of the Norightsia, then it is their right to do so; without foreign interference.
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Our government doesn't see any aggression in this merger, in fact we believe it was the wishes of those in Cote D'Ivoire to join the colony at New Medea.  If the people of Cote D'Ivoire (majority rule) want to become a part of the Norightsia, then it is their right to do so; without foreign interference.

OOC: What a whole lot of hypocrisy!
When I did the same for Northern Maratanica, nobody said what you said... Anyways, I think if there is such a thing as the UN, it has to stand for something, and whoever does that, the same rules apply. Full Stop.

OOC: Come on, this is a game of politics. Of course it's filled with hypocrisy!
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There you go, hypocritical it is...Maratanica, bad; Cote D'Ivoire, good. :D
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Foreign Opposition of African Annexation

There are mixed emotions in Cote D'Ivoire today as both Denizistan and Syawla have made an outcry against Ms. Nolimbo's bill. She responded in a press conference:

"Ms. Nolimbo? The Kong Gazettier. How do you respond to the Syawlan government's statements?"

"Utter rubbish. This is my own bill. I have no affiliation with the Norightsian government. I am a private citizen of Cote D'Ivoire and leader of a political party. I take it as my duty to protect the women of the Cote, a group who has been forgotten and oppressed by former regimes. Norightsian Catholocism freed us from those who would use religion as an excuse to keep women like slaves. I desire to be a part of any organization that would do this for women. I am doing what is best for my country.

Furthermore, the Syawlan authority obviously did not read my statements. They simply seek to make Catholocism a scapegoat for their oppressive regime. Just because their social system failed doesn't mean that they can make decisions for the Ivoirans or Norightsians. As far as I am concerned, they are bigots."

"Excuse me! Ms. Nolimbo? Yamoussoukro Times. What about the Denizistani concerns?"

"Hipocracy in the first degree. When they invaded Maratanica without popular support, they were thrown out. Now they want to make sure that no one else prospers. My nation will do as it sees fit without Denizistani input. They use cruel and twisted words such as "invade" and "unlawfully" to turn people against me. They are utterly disgusting in their slander. If I choose to put forth legislation to change a regime, I have the right to do so uner Ivoiran Law. Denizistani Law doesn't apply in Cote D'Ivoire!

Furthermore, I want them to know that I do not fear their petty threats. I know te Ivoiran people don't either and I hope Norightsia is with us. If the Ivoiran government passes my legislation, how are they breacing their own sovereignity? This is an Ivoiran move, not a Norightsian one. I am a citizen of the Cote. I was born here and am proud to live here. I will do as I see fit, and if the people are behind me, than it shall be done!"


The government is now facing a PR nightmare. If the Bill passes, they are almost forced to accept it, what with popular support in Cote D'Ivoire rising daily and becoming more vocal. But it would appear as if the Syawlans and Denizistanis, misinformed as they are, will continue a slander campaign regardless. With the Bill going to a vote tommorrow, the Emperor has a hard decision to make.
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Our government doesn't see any aggression in this merger, in fact we believe it was the wishes of those in Cote D'Ivoire to join the colony at New Medea.  If the people of Cote D'Ivoire (majority rule) want to become a part of the Norightsia, then it is their right to do so; without foreign interference.

OOC: What a whole lot of hypocrisy!
When I did the same for Northern Maratanica, nobody said what you said... Anyways, I think if there is such a thing as the UN, it has to stand for something, and whoever does that, the same rules apply. Full Stop.

OOC: Hipocracy, right... :rolleyes:

Number one, I understand that this i different from Maratanica.

Secondly, I'm not in the UN. UN Law doesn't govern Norightsia.
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We see no malicious intent of the Norightsians in their annexation of Cote d'Ivoire. We feel, however, that peace must be maintained at all costs. If this means that Cote d'Ivoire must be left alone for now, then so be it.
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Again, we have no objection to the Ivoiran annexation by New Medea.
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Dec 21 2005, 06:44 AM
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Dec 20 2005, 12:14 PM
Our government doesn't see any aggression in this merger, in fact we believe it was the wishes of those in Cote D'Ivoire to join the colony at New Medea.  If the people of Cote D'Ivoire (majority rule) want to become a part of the Norightsia, then it is their right to do so; without foreign interference.

OOC: What a whole lot of hypocrisy!
When I did the same for Northern Maratanica, nobody said what you said... Anyways, I think if there is such a thing as the UN, it has to stand for something, and whoever does that, the same rules apply. Full Stop.

OOC: Hipocracy, right... :rolleyes:

Number one, I understand that this i different from Maratanica.

Secondly, I'm not in the UN. UN Law doesn't govern Norightsia.

Right then, if UN does not govern u, what else does govern u?
Since your nation is called Norightsia, people don't have many rights I guess...
You bloody dictator!!! :P

They actually do have the right to public nudity, but they did start out with no rights. Actually, I created this nation in late '04 before I heard about RPing. If I had the chance I would change it, but I simply desire the population of my old nation. Oh well. :rolleyes:

And yes, I am a dictator in the first degree. The people don't know what they want, I do! :P You could argue that Norightsia shouldn't have Cote D'Ivoire because its a dictatorship, but then I would point out that dictators like Chandragupta or Asoka in India were better than elected offcials like Nixon and W. in America. Or that Augustus was much more capable than Chamberlain. B)

Finally, the Pope's Law is the only foreign one that governs Norightsia!(although GQ breaks it every other week :rolleyes: )
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Our government doesn't see any aggression in this merger, in fact we believe it was the wishes of those in Cote D'Ivoire to join the colony at New Medea.  If the people of Cote D'Ivoire (majority rule) want to become a part of the Norightsia, then it is their right to do so; without foreign interference.

OOC: What a whole lot of hypocrisy!
When I did the same for Northern Maratanica, nobody said what you said... Anyways, I think if there is such a thing as the UN, it has to stand for something, and whoever does that, the same rules apply. Full Stop.

OOC: Hipocracy, right... :rolleyes:

Number one, I understand that this i different from Maratanica.

Secondly, I'm not in the UN. UN Law doesn't govern Norightsia.

Right then, if UN does not govern u, what else does govern u?
Since your nation is called Norightsia, people don't have many rights I guess...
You bloody dictator!!! :P

They actually do have the right to public nudity, but they did start out with no rights. Actually, I created this nation in late '04 before I heard about RPing. If I had the chance I would change it, but I simply desire the population of my old nation. Oh well. :rolleyes:

And yes, I am a dictator in the first degree. The people don't know what they want, I do! :P You could argue that Norightsia shouldn't have Cote D'Ivoire because its a dictatorship, but then I would point out that dictators like Chandragupta or Asoka in India were better than elected offcials like Nixon and W. in America. Or that Augustus was much more capable than Chamberlain. B)

Finally, the Pope's Law is the only foreign one that governs Norightsia!(although GQ breaks it every other week :rolleyes: )

So compared to many, he's a good catholic then :P
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Dec 21 2005, 07:51 PM
So compared to many, he's a good catholic then :P

;)

In truth he's actually one of the worst Catholics in Norightsia, but that's his own fault. B)
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So compared to many, he's a good catholic then  :P

;)

In truth he's actually one of the worst Catholics in Norightsia, but that's his own fault. B)

And you're only being ignored because the Pope is Norightsian.
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So compared to many, he's a good catholic then  :P

;)

In truth he's actually one of the worst Catholics in Norightsia, but that's his own fault. B)

And you're only being ignored because the Pope is Norightsian.

I really am surprised, your Holiness! Whatever do you mean!? :o

But seriously. All the Pope has to do is threaten GQ. Though that carries a risk in itself...The people are what really matter, despite the fact that they have no rights. They agree to be controlled by the system because it works. GQ is the only thing keeping their fanatical loyalty to the Church a reality. Besides, GQ is really very pious. Its just that having nukes when the Pope keeps speaking out against them is beyond most Norightsians, mostly because of GQ himself...
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OOC: I agree with you, sometimes elected officials in democracies are not necessarily better or more experienced than, say some dictators, but that doesn't mean that a dictatorship is desirable though. I liked your example with Nixon and W., quite straightforward. :D

Why thank you! *bows majestically* B)

I try to make GQ "one of those" dictators. I mean, Norightsia before GQ was a swampy mess of bird flu and poverty. Now its a giant trading behemoth with a massive army, albeit one with a lot of Italians... :rolleyes:
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OOC: I agree with you, sometimes elected officials in democracies are not necessarily better or more experienced than, say some dictators, but that doesn't mean that a dictatorship is desirable though. I liked your example with Nixon and W., quite straightforward.  :D

Why thank you! *bows majestically* B)

I try to make GQ "one of those" dictators. I mean, Norightsia before GQ was a swampy mess of bird flu and poverty. Now its a giant trading behemoth with a massive army, albeit one with a lot of Italians... :rolleyes:

OOC: Any chance of someone informing me of what the balance of pwoer in Africa is? I mean who are the real powerbrokers because it was unarguably Patrua until he left?
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The CNNP is not yet a 1st world country, but it is a 2nd world country. If you had to put us on a scale of superpowers: USSR-US, we would be China because of our growth.
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The CNNP is not yet a 1st world country, but it is a 2nd world country. If you had to put us on a scale of superpowers: USSR-US, we would be China because of our growth.

*Slap* There is no such thing as a 1st/2nd world country! Do your damned homework! :P :lol: ;)

Hmmm... As for Syawla's question, I am not sure. Camizu is probably the evil Soviets, but just cause he's evil.

So far as I understand it there is no one power anymore. Honestly, Norightsia has very little land and military in Africa. They only own a small section of the West Coast. I would put these guys in the top 5.

Denizistan(I think, not sure)

Syawla

Neo-Macedonia

Camizu

LeCongoLeopold

But I don't know much about Africa. I mean, South Africa's not up there because of all the War, but who knows, they could be really powerful. Sutekh-Te-Ankh still uses axes and spears so far as I know, They don't even own Egypt. I don't think Egyria is considered an African power, but if they were I would probably kick LeCongo off. Don't know what the situation in Malagassia is or how powerful he is.

Far as I know, Norightsia(new medea), SA, Sutekh, CNNP, VpStanistan, and CAC are up and coming, IMHO.
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The influence of Catholic Europe is beyond measure. But, it can't really be considered the regional superpower because it has no land in Africa.
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Controversial Bill Passes in Ivoiran Parliament

Yesterday the Parliament of Cote D'Ivoire took a vote regarding a controversial new Bill presented by a noted Ivoiran Women's Advocate and poltical leader, Ms. Nolimbo. The Bill was opposed by Liberals, but they did not have enough power to sway the vote. The Bill passed 15 to 10. The Ivoiran Parliament has formally asked the Norightsian ColonialAuthority of New Medea, under Viceroy Governor Werner VonEpstein, to annex Cote D'Ivoire into the Norightsian Colony of New Medea.

This leaves the Colonial Authority with a tough decision. They either have to reject the Annextaion and loose all support, friendship, and trade from the Cote, or accept the Annexation and suffer CENTO's wrath. The Governor is expected to make a formal statement either today or tomorrow...
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May the voice of the people of Cote D'Ivoire be heard and accepted by all.
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Cote D'Ivoire Annexed!

The Colonial Government under Werner VonEpstein offcially signed the Annexation Bill presented by the Ivoiran Parliament. Legionary forces are moving into Cote D"Ivoire as this article is being written to ensure security. The Governor is en route to Yamoussokro for the formal ceremony transfering power to Norightsia and the Colonial Authority.
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We urge the leadership of New Medea to withdraw without delay from the independent and sovereign state of Cote d'Ivoire or face emergency talks in the UN Security Council on what action to take against such a regime. Again, as in the case of South Africa's illegal invasion against the East London Commune, such an invasion also constitutes a flagrant negation of international law and can lead to direct consequences for the leadership of New Medea.

Umit Taner, UN Delegate from the Republic of Great Denizistan for the African Continent

Our government is not willing to align itself fully with the United Nations. While too concerned at this latest action, our government is not keen to prevent a truly popular decision from taking place. We therefore ask that New Medea permits a UN commission to investigate into the fairness and legitimate nature of the actions that resulted in this venture. If this body is granted permission to dos, is unobstructed and not intimidates or infringed upon in any way by outside athorities and concludes that this was proceeded upon in a fair manner, then our government shall recognise this act as lawful.
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CENTO joins itself to the UN's stance and asks New Medea to withdraw without delay from Cote d'Ivoire or face swift consequences. We will discuss those issues in the Council of CENTO and the Supreme Military Council. While CENTO has no intention to respond directly to such an illegal invasion, it believes the UN should be the first international arena to solve such a problem.

CENTO Secretary-General Kerem Ekmekoglu

OOC: :rolleyes: What a surprise! :rolleyes:

IC:
I will allow a UN investigation of the Bill, the Vote, and the Annexation. However, I ask that CENTO not be involved.
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