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Who should be the Prime Minister of the English Republic?
Arthur Connell 2 (12.5%)
Alanus Lansdale 6 (37.5%)
Benjamin Cromwell 8 (50%)
Total Votes: 16
Picking up the Pieces; The aftermath of the Irish War.
Topic Started: Jul 26 2010, 01:30 PM (526 Views)
Aelius
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Westminster Palace, London

Hours after the fall of Cashel and the defeat of the Irish, the English cabinet called an emergency meeting to address the new situation in the British Isles.

"Greaves, what was the situation in Ireland as you left?" Lansdale queried.

"Well, all signs indicate that the Irish government within Ireland has been disestablished. William is missing, presumed dead, the Russians withdrew just as we did. The remnants of the Irish Navy have returned to the Mediterranean under Roman Imperial escort, as General Vorenus informed me a few hours ago."

"I think the Irish are setting up a government-in-exile in the Empire, Cecile took her son in that general direction. Is there any way we can help to liberate the Irish?"

"Militarily, I don't think so. The British are heavily fortified within Ireland, intending to rule the country. There is still an incredibly active resistance movement within Ireland that will likely never be completely crushed, though. We still have some special forces on the ground there that could be of use to their resistance movement, but they're acting of their own accord."

"Very well. What about the LFN?"

"Without the Irish, it's more or less crushed. We should attempt to sign a unilateral alliance with Venice."

"I'll bring this up with the Doge," Patrick Nielsen replied via speakerphone from Venice.

"Does anybody else have word from Wales?" Lansdale asked.

"The Free Welsh have promised that there will be no further conflict against the Republic, and that we should assume a state of peace between our two nations, but they have demanded our non-interference in their civil war. Upon its conclusion, they have said they would be willing to sign a formal peace treaty." Deputy Foreign Minister Lauren Smith briefed the rest of the cabinet.

"Good enough. We'll let them destroy each other, one less thing to worry about." Lansdale paused and took a drink of water. "Now, to the five-hundred pound gorilla staring at us from Liverpool. What are we going to do about Britain?"

"Militarily speaking, I don't know how big of a threat they are to us at the moment." Greaves looked at some numbers. "They've got a great deal of their military still in Ireland, and the growing resistance movements will require most of that military presence to quell it. They still have a massive military, and any offensive action against them would be foolhardy, but I don't think they would be successful right now if they attempted to take the Republic by force, if for no other reason than fighting two guerrilla wars would be suicidal."

The Prime Minister turned to his press secretary. "Marshall, what's the current mood toward their nation among the populace?"

"Well, given their blockade of Wight and their occupation of Ireland, the British are incredibly unpopular among the general populace here in the Republic. Current numbers project less than 20% would favor any Act of Union with Britain."

"I don't think I like that idea so much myself, anyway, but it could still be used as a bargaining chip. Maybe the British would be convinced to leave Ireland if Edward wants an Act of Union bad enough. I'm not banking on it, though."

Lansdale paused and sighed. "I guess we've done all we can for now. Nielsen, talk to the Venetian leadership, then head for Constantinople and talk with Cecile and Vorenus, maybe even people within the Empire. Greaves, keep most of the army near the northern border, ready to fight if necessary. I have a feeling this won't be our last meeting anytime soon.
Official Statement regarding the British Occupation of Ireland
 
"The current situation in Ireland is unacceptable. The British attempts at overthrowing the legitimate Irish government are a cause for concern. The English Republic is curious about Britain's intent in Ireland, and wonders what it hopes to gain, and what it would require to allow the legitimate government to return to power.

The situation in Ireland will be a cornerstone of all English-British negotiations to come until the British withdraw from Ireland and allow the legitimate rulers, the O'Siadhail clan, to reclaim the Irish throne. King Edward of Britain will not be recognized as the ruler of Ireland, the legitimate ruler of Ireland is currently Queen Cecile, in regency of her son. These things being said, we will still be willing to speak with Britain on relevant matters, and hope to create a beneficial dialogue that will result in a peaceful withdrawal from Ireland."
-Alanus Lansdale
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"Good evening. I'm Jordan Rinehart. We have some breaking news tonight that could shape the face of the Republic for years to come."

"Prime Minister Lansdale's statement regarding the British occupation of Ireland did not fall on deaf ears, at least not within the Republic. While there has been no international reaction to the statement as of yet, the domestic reaction was largely positive among citizens. However, Benjamin Cromwell, Lord-Mayor of London, had a scathing statement in protest.
Cromwell
 
"It seems that our Prime Minister is hellbent on our destruction. He mismanaged the war in Ireland to a terrible degree, resulting in the loss of thousands of young English soldiers and countless damage done in the battlefields with Wales. It was a foolish idea to have even intervened in the war at all."

"At every turn, he continually antagonizes nations that have the potential to annihilate us on a whim. The constant badgering of Great Britain will only lead to our destruction, when we should, in reality, be negotiating to join our two nations. Lansdale claims to want peace, but if he truly wanted peace, what would be more peaceful than one whole, sovereign, powerful nation ruling the entirety of the British Isles? I feel it is in the best interests for the whole of the Isles for our nations to unify. I therefore move for a vote of no confidence in Alanus Lansdale's leadership, and challenge him for the Prime Ministership. Once I am successfully elected, I will immediately begin negotiations with Great Britain for an Act of Union, and I will ensure that our freedom and rights are protected in the new British Empire."
"Arthur Connell, the Duke of Cornwall, had a very harshly-worded response to Cromwell's actions."
Arthur Connell
 
"If Edward's puppet thinks he can so easily sabotage the strength and the power of the English Republic, he is a bloody fool. Alanus Lansdale has done a lot for the Republic, but any sort of negotiation or posturing in favor of the tyrannical British while they still oppress the Irish nation is unacceptable. It is thus, with regret, that I must also run against Lansdale for the Prime Ministership. If elected Prime Minister, I will not negotiate or speak with the British tyrants on any topic until they have withdrawn every last British and Teutonic soldier from Ireland and Ireland is once again ruled by its own people."
"These developments indeed have the potential to shape the Republic, and to cause a great deal of chaos if done incorrectly. We will be sure to bring you more coverage as new events occur, and if any other issues develop that the candidates need to address."

OOC EDIT: 1,000th post.
Edited by Aelius, Jul 26 2010, 10:55 PM.
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Official Statement regarding the British Occupation of Ireland
 
"The current situation in Ireland is unacceptable. The British attempts at overthrowing the legitimate Irish government are a cause for concern. The English Republic is curious about Britain's intent in Ireland, and wonders what it hopes to gain, and what it would require to allow the legitimate government to return to power.

The situation in Ireland will be a cornerstone of all English-British negotiations to come until the British withdraw from Ireland and allow the legitimate rulers, the O'Siadhail clan, to reclaim the Irish throne. King Edward of Britain will not be recognized as the ruler of Ireland, the legitimate ruler of Ireland is currently Queen Cecile, in regency of her son. These things being said, we will still be willing to speak with Britain on relevant matters, and hope to create a beneficial dialogue that will result in a peaceful withdrawal from Ireland."
-Alanus Lansdale


Official Statement of High Queen Cecile

While I agree that the occupation of my deplorable, the conditions of Irish sovereignty need not be so rigid. High King William intended that there be an election at the war's end: the Kings of Ireland would nominate a High King to be approved by a Great Forum of the People. The O'Siadhail clan claims no permanent hold over the Throne, though many nations support our position upon it.

In any case, Ireland is occupied, and this must end. So long as foreigners occupy Irish soil, the Irish people will fight, and more will die on both sides. I am willing to negotiate terms of the return of my nations sovereignty, but know this: If sovereignty is not returned, we will retaliate against the invaders and liberate our people.
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Official Statement of the Russian Empire
 
While concerned over the occupation of Ireland, Russia feel any further hostilities over the matter must end if the lives of the Irish and others concerned are to be saved. The Russian government feels that diplomacy is now the best course of action towards a long-lasting peace both for the Irish people and for relations between the English and Irish. Any attempt at warmongering from the London government or any other party will be frowned upon by Russia. Peace must reign supreme in Europe and must be put above all other concerns.
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"I echo the concerns of the Russians, that diplomacy is the ideal course of action in regards to the Irish occupation. The English Republic is more than willing to negotiate and secure a long-lasting peace in the Isles and the freedom of the Irish people without further bloodshed. As such, my government will be willing to speak with the British government, and would be happy to broker a peaceful settlement between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the people of Ireland. The Isles grow weary of war, and we will do what we can to achieve peace."
-Alanus Lansdale

"I have no intention of "warmongering", as the Russian Empire calls it. Once elected Prime Minister, I will not go out of my way to interfere in British affairs and will not engage in aggression toward them, but the return of Irish sovereignty to the Irish people must be a precursor to any further dealings between the English government and the British Empire."
-Arthur Connell
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Official Statement of the Russian Empire
 
While concerned over the occupation of Ireland, Russia feel any further hostilities over the matter must end if the lives of the Irish and others concerned are to be saved. The Russian government feels that diplomacy is now the best course of action towards a long-lasting peace both for the Irish people and for relations between the English and Irish. Any attempt at warmongering from the London government or any other party will be frowned upon by Russia. Peace must reign supreme in Europe and must be put above all other concerns.


Official Statement of High Queen Cecile

While I agree that a peaceful solution is the best, I hardly believe the British will just pick up and leave. I for one will not simply stand by as my people suffer under their boot. I will gather as much support as possible to free Ireland, whether through peace or through war. As it is, so long as the British stay, the People will fight. The Irish always fight so long as they are not free. It was not so long ago that the British had us under their rule, and they will try all that much harder to keep us. They will fail.
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Again the Reich will offer its diplomacy to solve the political crisis in the islands.

-- Konrad Von Carstein, Foreign minister of the Reich
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Current straw polls give Lansdale, the current Prime Minister, a slight lead over Benjamin Cromwell, with Connell in a distant third. We'll be sure to update you as the situation warrants.
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The election is scheduled for tomorrow. Lansdale still holds a slim lead over Cromwell in the polls. A concession statement from the Connell campaign was released:
Arthur Connell
 
"Our forays into the electoral process seem to have been for naught. On the advice of my aides, I hereby concede this election, and throw my support behind our current Prime Minister, Alanus Lansdale. I supported him before this election, and I ran against him not out of malice or disagreement, but as an effort to preserve the way of life that the English Republic stands for. Cromwell will definitely attempt to destroy these freedoms we hold dear, and enslave us to the British Empire, but Lansdale will not likely do such things. Thank you, and may God bless the Republic."
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With the polls closed, Alanus Lansdale will retain the Prime Minister's office. Statements will be televised as they come in.
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Alanus Lansdale
 
"First and foremost, I would like to thank the citizens of the English Republic for their continued support and confidence in my leadership. I promise you, your faith in me will not go unrewarded. The Republic shall become stronger and more powerful than ever, and we shall strive for stability and peace in the British Isles."

"I would also like to thank my aides, my cabinet, and my darling wife, Alexis, who has been reasonable with me during a difficult few years. Now that this election is concluded, I need to teach my son, Richard, the basics of football."

"With this election concluded, I promise that I will continue to work toward the freedom of Ireland on peaceful terms, and strive for beneficial negotiations with the Kingdom of Great Britain. In time, peace will be assured throughout the British Isles and throughout Europe, and a better life will be attained. Thank you, and long live the English Republic!"

Benjamin Cromwell
 
"The people of this Republic have signed their death sentence. It will not be long before the might of the British military descends upon London like lions to the lambs, all because of Lansdale's interference. I will no longer stand with a government that endangers its people at every turn. As such, I resign my post as Lord Mayor of London. May God have mercy on us all."
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The Republic of Porcu wishes to send its congratulations to the Honorable Mr. Alanus Lansdale and commiserations to the Honorable Messrs. Benjamin Cromwell and Arthur Connell. Stockholm also looks forward to an increase in peaceful relations in the Isles and offers its support to that end.

Giulio Altofiore
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The Confederate States of America would like to utter similar sentiments as expressed by our allies in the Republic of Porcu. We feel peace within the isles is the best for all of Europe and hopes that such peace can be obtain for generations to enjoy.

President Theodore Price,
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OOC: Aww, if I was here, it would have been a tie.
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Jul 26 2010, 01:30 PM
The situation in Ireland will be a cornerstone of all English-British negotiations to come until the British withdraw from Ireland and allow the legitimate rulers, the O'Siadhail clan, to reclaim the Irish throne. King Edward of Britain will not be recognized as the ruler of Ireland, the legitimate ruler of Ireland is currently Queen Cecile, in regency of her son. These things being said, we will still be willing to speak with Britain on relevant matters, and hope to create a beneficial dialogue that will result in a peaceful withdrawal from Ireland."
-Alanus Lansdale
"English-British relations will no longer exist. The Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland hereby withdraws all recognition of the 'English Republic.' London is the rightful property of His Majesty the King. The Royal Navy shall hereby monitor the shipping entering and leaving the English Republic, and we request that any foreign power wishing to engage in any business with the Southern Rebels desist at once."
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Aug 11 2010, 02:16 PM
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Jul 26 2010, 01:30 PM
The situation in Ireland will be a cornerstone of all English-British negotiations to come until the British withdraw from Ireland and allow the legitimate rulers, the O'Siadhail clan, to reclaim the Irish throne. King Edward of Britain will not be recognized as the ruler of Ireland, the legitimate ruler of Ireland is currently Queen Cecile, in regency of her son. These things being said, we will still be willing to speak with Britain on relevant matters, and hope to create a beneficial dialogue that will result in a peaceful withdrawal from Ireland."
-Alanus Lansdale
"English-British relations will no longer exist. The Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland hereby withdraws all recognition of the 'English Republic.' London is the rightful property of His Majesty the King. The Royal Navy shall hereby monitor the shipping entering and leaving the English Republic, and we request that any foreign power wishing to engage in any business with the Southern Rebels desist at once."
OOC: Very nice, a good way to stir up the blood. :P

IC: "If this is the stance that Edward wishes to take, so be it. The Republic of England hereby withdraws all recognition of the "Kingdom" of Great Britain. We hereby recognize the freedom fighters in Scotland from Erryi Nibheis as the legitimate government of all of Scotland. Further, the Republic of England considers itself to be the legitimate nation existing within England proper for all Englishmen that wish to be part of it, and call for all nations in favor of democracy and peace to back us in the event of any "British" invasion, and to help us liberate the free peoples of Ireland."
-Alanus Lansdale
Edited by Aelius, Aug 15 2010, 10:29 PM.
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