[Emperor Mudd]

The following is an exerpt of a speech given by Taoiseach O'Deaghaidh in his seventh annual message to Parliament, January 22, 2009.


The citizens of the Tahoe Republic cherish sentiments the most friendly in favor of the liberty and happiness of their fellow-men around the globe. In the wars of the European and Asian powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy to do so. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defense.

With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America. This difference proceeds from that which exists in their respective Governments; and to the defense of our own, which has been achieved by the loss of so much blood and treasure, and matured by the wisdom of their most enlightened citizens, and under which we have enjoyed unexampled felicity, this whole nation is devoted. We owe it, therefore, to candor and to the amicable relations existing between the Tahoe Republic and those powers to declare that we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety. with the Governments who have declared their independence and maintain it, and whose independence we have, on great consideration and on just principles, acknowledged, we could not view any interposition for the purpose of oppressing them, or controlling in any other manner their destiny, by any foreign power in any other light than as the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the Tahoe Republic.

In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the Tahoe Republic are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.

We will enforce this doctrine will the full arsenal of our combined military, economic and diplomatic efforts.

[Sargun]

OOC: Again?

Also, can you clarify? Sounds like if anyone colonizes you'll retaliate, but it also sounds like if we just try to help someone you'll attack..

[Triyun]

The United Francoist Empire backs this doctrine.

[Maelstrom Vortex]

The Dragon Empire respects this declaration. I assume Antartica is exempted, we do not seek to offend by being in the Western Hemisphere there.

[JEDCJT]

Byzantium has no official comments on this.

***Private, in Kelikark's office***

"..."

One of Kelikark's eyes twitched in disbelief as he held out the cursed telegram in front of him, a nervous aide standing nearby.

When the Leader's mind finally functioned from its self-inflicted paralysis, he slowly turned his head to the aide.

Pasting a forced (and creepy-like) grin, Kelikark inhaled in a breath. "You know what I said before?" He asked, calmly.

The aide, who was now fidgeting nervously, nodded his head nervously. "Y-yes, si-ir." He stammered.

Kelikark, still grinning widely, nodded. "Good...because I'll say them again. NEVER PLAY A JOKE LIKE THIS AGAIN!" He abruptly stood up from his chair, knocking his chair over in the process.

"T-this....this....is an ridiculous attempt of a weak nation to dominate the world! RIDICULOUS, I SAY!" Kelikark yelled. He began pacing back and forth.

"We must not forget that Tahoe is a weak nation, a WEAK nation. To actually try something like this is simply...OH-SHI.." The Leader trailed off.

Running to the front door, Kelikark turned to the still-nervous aide. "I've got to go to the restroom. Remind me never to eat imported sushi ever again. Oh, and by the way, if you pull this on me again, I'll have you shot, ok? Thank you. Dismissed!"

With that, the Leader disappeared, leaving a stunned aide standing in the office.

"...Okay...."

[Margrave]

Camberlain respects this doctrine. We hope that the American powers will treat the Pacific the same...Colonies won't be allowed in the Pacific, plain and simple.

[Emperor Mudd]

Maelstrom Vortex, on Jan 23 2009, 01:34 PM, said:

The Dragon Empire respects this declaration. I assume Antartica is exempted, we do not seek to offend by being in the Western Hemisphere there.

Antarctica is a separate continent and thus not pertaining to this doctrine.

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Camberlain respects this doctrine. We hope that the American powers will treat the Pacific the same...Colonies won't be allowed in the Pacific, plain and simple.

Naturally. However, the Western Pacific may be treated as being in the American Sphere of Influence and Eastern Pacific in the Asian, though Pacific Nations have decreed (with tacit Tahoan approval) to prohibit colonialism in the Pacific, something we can only support.

[Ranather]

Neo Franzharia understands and respects this doctrine. We were one of the first to peacefully hand over our American colonies to an American power, and we only wish the bloodshed of old could have been avoided.

(OOC: Newfoundland, for those who might not remember.)

[Mirreille]

Emperor Mudd, on Jan 23 2009, 05:25 PM, said:

Naturally. However, the Western Pacific may be treated as being in the American Sphere of Influence and Eastern Pacific in the Asian, though Pacific Nations have decreed (with tacit Tahoan approval) to prohibit colonialism in the Pacific, something we can only support.

OOC: I'm sure you've got that backwards, as otherwise it makes no sense. /OOC

IC: I wonder just which European countries Tahoe had in mind when they wrote this? I had no idea anyone in Europe was in any kind of shape to support, or interested in making a colony in the first place.

[steodonn]

Dun Carrig supports and respects this doctrine

[Triyun]

Mirreille, on Jan 23 2009, 11:52 PM, said:

OOC: I'm sure you've got that backwards, as otherwise it makes no sense. /OOC

IC: I wonder just which European countries Tahoe had in mind when they wrote this? I had no idea anyone in Europe was in any kind of shape to support, or interested in making a colony in the first place.

In shape to sustain a deployment overseas without backing, no. Do they have interest? History speaks for itself on this one.

[Rebel Virginia]

The Republic of Rebel Virginia fully backs this doctrine, and will commit is full resources, but military and diplomatic, to its enforcement if ever need be.

[Sumeragi]

OOC: And so Monroe lives

[Gebiv]

"We assume Tahoe will also not attempt to colonize Europe?

"Gebiv does not approve of this doctrine, but will do nothing against it as of now."

[Justinian the Mighty]

Only European powers are mentioned in this Doctrine, but European nations are not currently the biggest threat to American sovereignty. What of certain Asian powers who retain a colonial rule in the Americas?

[Emperor Mudd]

They will remove themselves from the American Continents. Europe was mentioned due to its historical tendency to establish colonies in the Americas.

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We assume Tahoe will also not attempt to colonize Europe?

Obviously

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I wonder just which European countries Tahoe had in mind when they wrote this? I had no idea anyone in Europe was in any kind of shape to support, or interested in making a colony in the first place.

Any nation, regardless of continent, holding colonies in the American hemisphere will remove themselves or be removed.

[Shadowsage]

We question the Republic's capability to remove nations such as Rebel Army against their will.

[Firestorm]

The Government of Boomtown has negotiated a vast lease of Diberian lands for the purposes of agricultural development. We wonder if this agreement, put into place well before this announcement, will be affected.

[Sumeragi]

Emperor Mudd, on Jan 24 2009, 06:05 AM, said:

In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the Tahoe Republic are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.

OOC: I believe the word future is the key here. Of course, Mudd might change his word/mind, but we shall see if he's more truthworthy than others in this brutal world.

[Firestorm]

OOC: Just double checking. You never can tell what a homie will do these days. I'm just a brotha from East Philly born and raised. Ain't gonna go rolling up into Bel Air. Gonna sit on my corner chilling with my homies. Maybe some other stuff that I can't talk about on this forum either. I got 17 dollars and that's just gangstah.