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| A meeting in Stockholm; The Confederates meet the Swiss-Roman | |
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| Topic Started: Aug 18 2008, 09:49 PM (347 Views) | |
| NRE | Aug 25 2008, 02:31 PM Post #26 |
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President Littleton felt a bit sheepish. The Confederacy had never considered that the Porcu's protectorate in South America could detour them from the necessity of a military installation in North America. That said a military base in Porcu was still of great interest of the Confederacy. "Honestly President Nixon, the Confederacy has only considered a military base in Porcu Prime, if that is a proper term. We feel a military base here would help to serve us as a refueling site for our Atlantic fleet as well as a good start-off port for a Pacific Fleet to begin patrolling that area. Although in time my government may wish to seek a change in that direction, that is to say, we may consider negotiating with a protectorate government in setting up a military installation there as well, for now a military base here will fit our needs for now." "Since an exchange of bases seems unnecessary as I'll admit that we hadn't taken into account your protectorate in South America, a fee for the operation of the base seems reasonable. How exactly would the Porcu government wish to proceed along this idea? Would it be willing to allow the Confederacy to buy the land, making it UCS soil and we just pay the Porcu government for the energy, water, and other utilities we use as well as a fee for it's yearly operation. Or would it feel more comfortable in simply leasing us the land, making the Confederacy a renter of Porcu?" |
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| Porcu | Aug 25 2008, 03:01 PM Post #27 |
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"The former proposition sounds best, it would allow your government to do as it wishes within the boundaries of the base as the laws of the Confederacy would apply but it would also justly compensate the owners of the land on which the base would be constructed. There are government owned lands in Southern Porcu but these lands are small, few, and hug the coastline and so may not be the ideal place to build the large base I assume you are thinking of. Chances are your base will be built on lands that are owned by the government and by private citizens but Porcuians are reasonable people. I'm sure a reasonable check along with a paid trip to the Confederate States of America will suffice in having them sign away some of their land." Nixon finished with a chuckle. The conversation was progressing very well in Nixon's eyes and probably in his guest's eyes as well and although Nixon was sure another specific topic was soon concluded he wondered what Littleton would propose next for their two nations to better work together... |
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| NRE | Aug 25 2008, 04:30 PM Post #28 |
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"Good, good" said President Littleton as he himself had a bit of a chuckle at a trip to the South. "We you know, Savannah is quite beautiful this time of year. But with all small jokes aside I think the Confederacy will be most pleased with the idea. We'll certainly compensate the landowners with what the land appraises for as well as add in the cost for any discomfort this will create for the landowner. It'll certainly need to be coastal property as we'll look to operate a military base with docks. Though it will be ran through our embassy, we will keep your government aprized of all items and personnel which pass through or are station on the base. An of course we will follow all Porcu laws when it comes to inspecting items, perhaps such as weapons, coming into the base." "Certainly not necessary given that it will be sovereign Confederate land by all means of the title, the Confederacy still feels that it should be as open as possible about the base, who and what is there, and what goes on at the base given it's location along and in your sovereign borders." President Littleton was certainly pleased that the military base was being met by President Nixon with open agreement. It would certainly help to bring the Confederacy large military out onto the global scale. "Speaking of Embassies" said President Littleton. "Just to make sure Porcuian laws follow Confederate ones, the said Embassy will be considered a sovereign territory of the Confederacy as well yes? As we've moved the capital of the Confederacy to Atlanta, we've begun a adjust the city to serve this large purpose. This includes the move of several businesses at a large cost to the government I might add, from a popular roadway in the heart of Atlanta to make way for an Embassy row if you will. Your country will obviously be welcome to stake a claim in one of the new lots open to build an embassy and become the first overseas power to operate an embassy within the Confederacy." |
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| Porcu | Aug 25 2008, 05:51 PM Post #29 |
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"The Swiss-Roman Republic would be honored to establish an embassy within Atlanta, a city I have only heard good things of although I have yet to visit. Regarding your question about your embassy; yes, Porcuian law dictates that all foreign embassies, military bases, and government run businesses are soverign territory of said nation. Furthermore, while the military base will be considered Confederate land I do appreciate your comments regarding an openness with the Porcuian government concerning all things that go on inside and outside the base. Too many leaders are skeptical of each other and each nation's motives and so many times needless barriers which hamper cooperation are put up. I am glad that this is not our situation." Nearly coming to the end of a trail which had snaked through a good portion of one of the surrounding mountains Nixon had to momentarily interrupt himself as he choose a path that would lead back to the villa where lunch was waiting for them. On the menu was Chorizo stuffed pork tenderloin and Nixon had made sure to tell his chefs to include a variety of meals for his guest so that he could walk away with a clear picture of Porcuian cuisine. |
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| NRE | Aug 26 2008, 02:28 PM Post #30 |
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President Littleton enjoyed yet another splendid meal prepared by his host. His stay here thus far had proven to be everything he had hoped it would be. Already, through their preliminary remarks and discussions he and President Nixon had come to see eye to eye on many of the topics he hoped they would. Truly the Porcu were a people who loved democracy and the freedoms it brought as much as he did. After concluding lunch the two returned to the paths and continued with their productive conversation. President Littleton remarked that his country was beginning to re-support the NASA program that the old Union had once possessed. He and President Nixon talked at great length about the possibilities of coming together as two nations in jointly funding a bi-national space program. Though the talks were certainly promising both President's agreed that cooperation such as that could be left for another discussion. Still the two continued on well into the afternoon and early evening discussing such joint endeavors and the bright future both their countries could expect through the cooperation the two countries would foster. Speaking more candidly the two President relayed to the other how serious their countries felt about such cooperation and how receptive their governments would be to some of the agreements discussed. Dinner was soon on the table and it was again another extravagant meal to which President Littleton would not soon forget. When their meal was through and the two President got the remainder of their remarks concluded the both of them agreed that they could save the rest for tomorrow. It was their hope that they could begin outlining their plans into a treaty document, one that would encompass the sort of cooperation the two had talked about. It would cover all the economic and military objectives the two had agreed upon as well as setup a proper line of communication, that is the establishment of embassies and the exchange of ambassadors. The rest of the week, was certainly a promising one. |
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| Porcu | Aug 27 2008, 12:09 AM Post #31 |
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And what an end to the week it was. Only a scant number of journalists and members of the press had been allowed to follow the two leaders to the Presidential mountain retreat and so far had nothing really to report. Major details of Nixon and Littleton's meetings had been kept quiet and so while the press core knew that things were progressing well they had to wait a couple more days to figure everything out. Besides that, Nixon felt like everything that could have been agreed upon had been agreed upon. Porcu had just recently launched its own space program and with the assistance of the Confederates Porcu too could become an increasingly more powerful world player, more so that she currently was. Although specifics were not decided it was important nevertheless to continue to foster more discussions so that the connection between North America's premier democracy and Europe's premier democracy grew stronger. Throughout the week various opinion polls showed that a vast majority of Porcuians approved of Nixon's efforts to find common ground with a nation that had been out of the spotlight for so long. Certainly a very well educated society Porcuians knew where the Confederate States were as well as an overview of their history but having gotten the chance to meet their leader was something beyond that; President Littleton was looked on with admiration by Porcuians, a man who reached out to the world and Porcu first. Slowly over the last couple of days the various details of the treaties and agreements Littleton and Nixon had discussed and promised were drawn together and a special ceremony and meeting of the Swiss-Roman Senate would take place. Although officially in a short recess the Senators had decided to provide a rare case of honor and symbolism to a guest and decided that a meeting of the Senate, of which Littleton would be a viewing guest, was in order. As the same motorcade that brought the two leaders up into the mountains the first day now brought them back down and back into Stockholm the Senators gathered outside the Senate building to meet their President, also a member of the Senate, and their most esteemed guest. Posted Image Quickly taken their seats the hundred Senators came to order not wishing to waste anytime. Press members surrounded the government officials from above as Nixon took his place at the front of the chamber and called to vote upon the recently drawn up documents, treaties and agreements, that would solidify Stockholm's connection to Atlanta. Within the next half hour, all major documents had been voted on and as suspected passed. Although Littleton did not participate in the voting as he was not a Senator he did look on in fascination at the splendor and glory of the Senate Chamber. Clearly happy at the welcome and send off that he was receiving Littleton was handed the recently passed and signed documents that he and Nixon had worked out only a few days ago in official padded holders, which he gave to an assistant before exiting the Senate building with Nixon. Once again standing on the Senate steps in front of a very large crowd Nixon took the stage first, wishing to keep these last remarks short and to the point. "Today marks a new era in the fight for the furtherance of democracy and the principles that have created such strong societies as we find here in Porcu and across the Atlantic in the Confederate States of America. No one could be more proud of the way you all [Porcu's citizens] carried yourself this past week and represented our nation as much as I am. I am honored to have hosted such a distinguished guest as the one behind me and to the left. His vision and determination to break the mold have lead him here to Stockholm to advance the basic principles we share, ones of freedom, liberty, equal opportunity, and providing the people with the power to change their own futures. As a last honor to a great man with whom I hope to enjoy the company of for years to come I would like to grant him honorary citizenship to the Republic. A very rare honor but one deserving as even when the both of us move on from politics our two nations shall continue to move forward together, a common goal in sight, and work for a better tomorrow not just for us but for the world at large..." Nixon said ending the speech with his trademark, waving two peace signs. Posted Image Another day was coming to an end and as Littleton stepped up to the stage to respond and provide his farewell address his jet, Confederate One, was being refueled and preparing to take the American back home... Edited by Porcu, Aug 27 2008, 12:11 AM.
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| NRE | Aug 27 2008, 05:01 PM Post #32 |
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A thunderous applause irrupted as Nixon left the stage, leaving the way for Littleton to take the podium. He himself clapping for his new colleague and friend he wanted a moment and then spoke. It would be the last time during this trip he'd speak to the Porcu people but was sure it would not be the last time he met with them. "Allow me to first say that it is a great honor President Nixon has bestowed upon me, a humble man from the farmlands of of Tennessee. It is a distinguished title I shall care for and take honor in holding for the rest of my life. When I took the oath of office for the President of the United Confederate States of America I felt a great pride, not only in myself and the accomplishments I had made coming from a low class family, but also a pride the in country I was being allow to serve." "Though I have made many accomplishments along the way in my three years already in office I think no moment since my election has brought me so much pride than this day. I challenge the world to accept democracy by openly and publicly announcing my foreign agenda. I stated that I would seek out democracies where they lay, that I would make friends of their people and allies out of their nations. I would stand beside them through thick and thin in the hopes that they, like the Confederacy, would survive the test of time. An that together we would march on to help support other democracies around the world." "Today I stand assured that this agenda, an agenda many of my contemporaries back home thought impossible, is possible and has been made possible by you, the Porcu people and by your gracious president, President Nixon. I see only bright horizon over the vast seas that divide us, both from ourselves and from the future and I know for certain that today marks a new construction plan. A plan that we'll see bridges built to not only bridge the gaps between us but also between ourselves and the future. I thank the Porcu people, the Republic, and President Nixon for your hospitality and look forward to the long history our two nations shall share!" Another thunderous applause was met at the end of Littleton's speech. This time he stood back, joining Nixon and together they finalized the meet with a hardy handshake, a symbol of the friendship the two men had now forged. After the applause died down the two men made a slow procession down the steps of the Senate building. They stopped now and again for photos and short questions from the news crews. Eventually they made it back to the motorcade and were whisked off to the airport. With Confederate One fueled and ready for take off President Littleton shook President Nixon's hand one last time, thanking him for his hospitality as well as inviting him to Atlanta should he get the chance for a vacation. Then walking down the red carpet laid for him and up the stairway he turned back one last time to the journalists gather. With a hearty wave good-bye the President boarded his plane. Within a few minutes the plane zoomed down the runway and was back in the air for the long journey home. A new friendship was now born, one which stood for the Democratic ideas the South And the Porcu loved. Truly together they'd serve as a symbol for those people everywhere looking to throw off the shackles of oppression and embrace the Freedoms and Justice deserving to all. |
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