[Emperor Mudd]

Fascist Members of the Senate introduce Vote of No Confidence in Taoiseach O Deaghaidh
A Radio Telefís Tahoe Special Report

Emboldened by the ongoing economic crisis, Minister of State Security and longtime rival of Taoiseach O Deaghaidh, Tomas O'Coileain prompted his supporters in the Senate to introduce a Vote of No Confidence, a non-binding resolution calling upon the Taoiseach to resign. O'Coileáin stated yesterday that "despite the great work the Taoiseach has done for this nation, it is time to move on. His failed economic policies that leave millions of hard-working Tahoans to fend for themselves in these hard times is inexcusable. We therefore call for his resignation immediately." O'Coileain, the leader of the far-right, fascist wing of the ruling National Party has been upset with O Deaghaidh ever since he lost the Nationalist primaries for the Presidential election three years ago. He was not even allowed to challenge O Deaghaidh before the elections this summer.

The Taoiseach's office has refused to comment officially, but an anonymous source in the administration told RTT that the Taoiseach has "more important things to worry about, like fixing the economic crisis caused by overregulation..."

The Nationalist Republican Committee has called for an emergency meeting of the National Party Congress to discuss the development, and has expressely forbidden any National Party member in the Senate from voting on anything having to do with the vote until after the Party has officially reached a decision.

It is unlikely that the Labor or Democratic Parties will support such a measure, as Mr. O Deaghaidh's resignation would almost certainly mean O'Coileain becoming Taoiseach in the near future, as Tanaiste Kelly has very little popular support. However, sources inside both the Labor and Democratic Parties have been quoted as expressing happiness at this development, as it is sure to increase the number of seats they win in the upcoming legislative election this December, where both parties are trying to turn around the domination the National Party has held for the past few years.


OOC: I got this event: Two leading parties in your government, one side focusing on social unity and the other side focusing on economic development, are feuding with one another. They are calling on you to publicly endorse one side or the other in order to resolve this dispute. and it fit in with my current RP of tensions between O Deaghaidh and O Coileain

[Subtleknifewielder]

OOC: Nice. I look forward to seeing how this develops.

[JEDCJT]

The New Byzantine Empire watches this with interest.

OOC: What Subtle said.

[MercyFallout]

The Empire casts its support to Taoiseach O Deaghaidh. The Taoiseach has long been a friend of Shilla and we would like to see him continue to serve.

[Otto Verteidiger]

Amerikanisches Reich, while a long time ally of Tahoe and the Taoiseach, does not wish to meddle in internal affairs by supporting either party. We wish the Taoiseach the best and hope the people of Tahoe realize their worries are misplaced.

This post has been edited by Otto Verteidiger: 29 October 2008 - 10:03 PM

[Pantheras]

Ismene offers it's moral support to the couragious Tomas O'Coileain, in his and his parties struggle for national unity in their country.

[Kaiser Martens]

"We will support Tahoe and hope that the system continues to work for the benefit of the people."

[Lord Frost]

the Empire supports the Taoiseach

OOC: i honestly dont see a difference or a need for varying political parties in Tahoe. From what Ive seen in Rp is Right-wing, not quite as right-wing but still right-wing, definently right-wing, etc.

[BaronUberstein]

The Uberstein Empire shall not take an offical stance on the subject.

Classified:

2,000,000 Ubersteinian Marks have been sent to Taoiseach O Deaghaidh, to help him bolster the economy.

[Botha]

Transvaal supports the Taoiseach and urges the fascists to reconsider their position as being damaging to the general strength of the right-wing in Tahoe. Division could lead to the increase in the pro-socialists.

OOC: I got the same event last night, but I already have an on-going government split right now, so kinda works out

[Mirreille]

OOC: I wonder now, does everyone getting an event on the same day get the same event? I've never even thought about such things before. /OOC

IC: How the Taoiseach can 'fix' an economy in trouble from previous overregulation with more regulation is going to be an interesting dance. It's a pity economic troubles always seem to end up causing political troubles which just make fixing things even harder, but c'est la vie.

This post has been edited by Mirreille: 30 October 2008 - 12:36 AM

[Centurius]

The Phoenix Empire offers moral and financial support for Taoiseach O Deaghaidh.

[Emperor Mudd]

The Taoiseach's Office thanks all foreign supporters, and pledges to do anything possible to maintain his position.

The National Party Congress convened in Drogheda today, with delegates and officials arriving from across the nation. The pro-O'Coileain fascists lead a march through downtown Drogheda before the start of the Congress. Almost 30,000 people took part in the march, including many members of the National Party Guards. Another 10,000 fascists lined the streets of the city. The Taoiseach had specifically ordered his supporters to not stage a counter march to avoid a violent confrontation. However, a batallion of Armtha SS troops, fanatically loyal to the Taoiseach, deployed with full armament in front of the Congress Hall to prevent the fascists from getting to close. Police in riot gear separated the two groups.

Newspapers across the nation carried frontpage articles asking the question, "Is this the end of the National Party?"


Tomas O'Coileain greeting supporters in Drogheda

[Emperor Mudd]

Violence Erupts at National Party Congress

After an all night session of the Congress, it was clear that the delegates were about to vote to eject O'Coileain and his supporters from the National Party. O'Coileain proceeded to walk out of the Congress, declaring "This Party has lost its way. We are abandoning the principles it was founded upon: Irish Nationalism, Strength, Unity and anti-leftism. The non-Irish scum we let into our country have taken over this party, and turned it into something it is not. The Taoiseach is weak, the Party is weak, Tahoe is weak."

The Gardai attempted to break up fascist protests that were turning violent in front of the Congress Hall. Two cars belonging to moderate members of the National Party were lit on fire, and their drivers beaten up. The protest quickly spiraled out of control, becoming a fully fledged riot with protesters attacking police officers, throwing petrol bombs and in some cases getting into shootouts with the Gardai.

[Kaiser Martens]

"We would like to ask what the view of the new Nationalists is regarding the sizeable Nordlandic Minority in the land."

[Emperor Mudd]

Kaiser Martens, on Oct 31 2008, 07:34 PM, said:

"We would like to ask what the view of the new Nationalists is regarding the sizeable Nordlandic Minority in the land."

O'Coileain's office is silent on the matter. Interestingly, despite his recent "Irish Nationalism" claim, most Nordlanders in Tahoe are split between supporting O'Coileain, and supporting the Democratic Party, a centrist third party. O'Coileain has been described as a Martenist, leading some to suspect the "Irish Nationalism" to be a gaffe, and instead what he meant to say was "Tahoan Nationalism"

Tomas O'Coileain, in response to his expulsion from the National Party, has established the National Republican Party. It currently has the third most seats in the Senate, behind the National and Labor parties, and ahead of the Democratic Party.

The Democratic Party, however, is currently projected to increase their number of seats by as much as 100%

[Centurius]

The Phoenix Empire is disturbed by this escalation and is response has suspsended the current Diplomatic ban on Tahoe. Does Tahoe need help from Phoenician Anti-Riot Squads?

This post has been edited by Centurius: 01 November 2008 - 12:59 PM

[Emperor Mudd]

Centurius, on Nov 1 2008, 12:04 PM, said:

The Phoenix Empire is disturbed by this escalation and is response has suspsended the current Diplomatic ban on Tahoe. Does Tahoe need help from Phoenician Anti-Riot Squads?

While we thank you for your understanding and appreciate your offer of support, there really is no positive in allowing foreign involvement in this issue. The ultra-nationalistist rioting on the streets would turn exceptionally violent against foreigners, and because they are heavily armed, much blood would be shed. So far, they are unwilling to be to violent against their fellow Tahoans though.

O'Coileain appeals for calm
In his first public appearance since the debacle at the National Party Congress, Tomas O'Coileain gave a public speech in front of a crowd of 50,000 in Spokane today. He appealed for calm, saying that continued violence across the country only serves to legitimize the current governments position. "We can best serve the needs of this nation by vigorously pursuing our goals in campaiging across Tahoe. We have only a month until the elections, and there is much work to be done. The Labor Party and their closet socialism needs to be exposed for what they are, the confused, hapless Democrats need to be exposed as confused and hapless, and the National Party will be exposed as abandoning their principles."

Current Polling in Senate Race
With only a month to go before the general elections, the polls are tightening:
National Party: 39%
Labor Party: 22%
Democratic Party: 21%
National Republican Party: 17%

[Kaiser Martens]

The same question is repeated, with an addition:

"Do you support Martencist ideals?"

There was no "running" from the questions of the Incisive Germans.

[Margrave]

Kaiser Martens, on Nov 2 2008, 01:08 AM, said:

The same question is repeated, with an addition:

"Do you support Martencist ideals?"

There was no "running" from the questions of the Incisive Germans.

The Transitional Government of Camberlain supports any good Nationalist movement, as long as it is for the benefit of the people. The Margrave and his office will be watching with interest.