JEDCJT Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 The New Englander Protectorate, comprising of the individual protectorates of Tennessee, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Wisconsin, had been a protectorate of New England for not a long time, and yet after some weeks and even months, the inhabitants made a final choice: join New England. The propaganda campaign (unknown to the world at the time) being conducted by the federal government as well as the FBI had an indirect role into persuading the people to make such choice; in other words, it worked. But in actuality, government propaganda didn’t play a major role into persuading the inhabitants in the Protectorate to join New England - the favorable and positive view of former Tennesseans toward their eastern neighbor was what prompted them to do so in the first place. Propaganda merely provided the push needed to shove them in the right direction. A poll conducted by the federal government in the Protectorate showed that a large majority of the region (even larger majorities in each individual protectorate) wanted to join the Republic of New England and become citizens as to “partake in the happiness, democracy, and prosperity in the Republic”, as according to a government report. Indeed, the people of Tennessee has had enough of the instability, chaos, and conflict that had plagued the former Tennessee Federation and sought peace, stability, and democracy, which New England seemed to be the place to be. So, beginning in Chicago, and also in the capitals of the sub-protectorates, inhabitants of the Protectorate began petitioning the Administrator and/or respective Governors not for independence, but to join New England. Petitions containing hundreds of thousands of signatures flooded the offices of the Administrator and Governors, more than one occasion swamping their secretaries’ and even their own desks. In exasperation, the Administrator himself contacted Boston and informed the federal government of this situation, faxing them the signed petitions. However, long before the faxed petitions arrived at the offices in the Capitol building in Boston, many officials knew their plan had come to fruition. The people had spoken, and it was in a tone that was music to their ears. And so, they undertook an appropriate route of action; Senator Patrick Kirk of Massachusetts was selected to lead the initiative to introduce a bill in the National Assembly to incorporate the Protectorate into the country as Territories. With Kirk’s efforts, the bill (also called a joint-resolution) sailed through both Houses of the Assembly, making it the first bill in the nation’s history to get passed in the shortest amount of time (it was drafted, discussed, amended, and approved in five hours, total). As soon as the last member voted in favor for the bill, it was immediately delivered to the desk of President Johnson in the Executive Mansion, located a few blocks away from the Capitol. It was there that Johnson signed the bill into law. As soon as the ink was scribbled across the line near the bottom of the document, it immediately went into effect. Under the provisions of what was soon called the Kirk Resolution, the Protectorate and its sub-protectorates were formally incorporated into the Republic of New England. Five Territories were established, bringing the number of Territories in the Union to a total of six, after West Virginia: Territory of Tennessee Territory of Illinois Territory of Kentucky Territory of Indiana Territory of Wisconsin There were now six Territories and sixteen States in the Union, bringing the total to 22. As Army troopers and officials hauled up the New Englander flag on top of the new Territories’ capitol buildings, and soon all over the region, Administrator Mark Clark and the Governors gracefully resigned their posts, packing up once again and moving back east. “I don’t have to deal with that (insert expletive) political stuff anymore.” The former general was quoted as saying as he boarded the plane in Chicago. “Tell the [federal] government this: don’t ask me to administrate stuff anymore, please.” A delighted State Department duly announced this to the world. It, obviously, left the parts about propaganda and the FBI out of its statement. OOC: The last part means you know about the people voting to join New England and the National Assembly voting and all that action, BUT you don’t know about the propaganda campaign and the FBI’s activities in the regions as these are classified actions. Just use your common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californian Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 "Filthy hypocrites. We had a legitimate reason to be in Florida and you criticized us. Then you practically double the size of your nation by eating up the former Tennessee Federation and act like you are acting in the best interests of the people. You call us imperialists? Look at yourselves. This just cements are already negative perception of the New Englander Imperialists." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 "Filthy hypocrites. We had a legitimate reason to be in Florida and you criticized us. Then you practically double the size of your nation by eating up the former Tennessee Federation and act like you are acting in the best interests of the people.You call us imperialists? Look at yourselves. This just cements are already negative perception of the New Englander Imperialists." "Where did we criticize you? We responded to your accusations, that's all. And we didn't call you imperialists, stop putting words in our mouths. Remember, we congratulated you in the first place about Florida. We only 'criticized' you because you were threatening Tahoe, our ally. But that's besides the point. Besides, we are sorry the FRG has a negative perception of us." CLASSIFIED "When did the FRG become the new Xaristan? Condemning us like that?" "I don't know, sir." "Get me a cup of tea. With a slice of lemon, please." "Yes, sir." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californian Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 "...We only 'criticized' you because you were threatening Tahoe, our ally. Besides, we are sorry the FRG has a negative perception of us." After Tahoe practically invaded Florida. How would you like it if we suddenly sent troops into the former Tennessee Federation and demanded you turn it into a Pan-American protectorate or face war? And then on top of that, have one of your allies who supported your attempts to prevent anarchy switch sides and support us in our endeavor of infringing on your sovereignty? Huh? We wouldn't have a negative perception of you if you weren't sneaky Imperialists. And I think it's safe to assume that will happen when pigs fly." CLASSIFIED "When did we become the new Xaristan? Condemning New England like that?" "I don't know, sir." "Get me a cup of coffee. With some cream, please." "Yes, sir." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 After Tahoe practically invaded Florida. How would you like it if we suddenly sent troops into the former Tennessee Federation and demanded you turn it into a Pan-American protectorate or face war? And then on top of that, have one of your allies who supported your attempts to prevent anarchy switch sides and support us in our endeavor of infringing on your sovereignty? Huh?We wouldn't have a negative perception of you if you weren't sneaky Imperialists. And I think it's safe to assume that will happen when pigs fly." "That's not the point, we don't need to bring it up. The point is, you threatened Tahoe, our ally, which led us to 'criticize' you. If you haven't done so, we should not have such strained relations as they are right now. Oh, and you are welcome to come to our labs. We believe we have, indeed, developed flying pigs. Does that mean the improvement in our relations is possible?" CLASSIFIED"When did we become the new Xaristan? Condemning New England like that?" "I don't know, sir." "Get me a cup of coffee. With some cream, please." "Yes, sir." OOC: I LOLed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californian Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 "That's not the point, we don't need to bring it up. The point is, you threatened Tahoe, our ally, which led us to 'criticize' you. If you haven't done so, we should not have such strained relations as they are right now.Oh, and you are welcome to come to our labs. We believe we have, indeed, developed flying pigs. Does that mean the improvement in our relations is possible?" Oh, if we gave in to Tahoe's bullying everything would have been OK? You are still blind to what happened I see. As for the pigs, we wouldn't be surprised if that's where New England revenue was going towards. No, the first step to reconciliation would be for New England to admit they are a puppet of Tahoe and stop acting like it. We know you won't do it, hence why an improvement in relations is essentially impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHAYD Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Private., President Roger's thoughts: Oh they just made me even more paranoid. If we ever win this war against New England's rouges, I need to increase border fortifications and improve my military's tanks. Edited January 4, 2010 by HHAYD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 OOC: I love you both. IC: Tom Dobbs congratulates New England on their new back forty. Hopefully they will add a few more golf courses. **Classified** "When the hell did we become such pansies? Congratulating New England like that?" "When you took over, sir." "Shut up. And get me a scotch, three fingers." "Yes, sir." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargun II Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 The Republic issued no statement regarding the matter. **Classified** "When the hell did we become like Tahoe? Sticking to our own continent like that?" "Never, sir." "...Shut up. Get me a vodka. Just the bottle." "Yes, sir." OOC: it's become my life's dream to copy everything SMH says, even if it is a copy of something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingChris Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 New England and the FRG should both shut up and stop bickering, the GLS should take care of their rogues, the New FPI should obsess about more than just golf courses, and the Sarnungian Republic should make a comment either congratulating or criticizing New England's expansion! **Classified** "When the hell did we become like the Church? Criticizing every country like that?" "Just now, sir." "...Shut up. And get me some absinthe. The entire bottle." "Yes, sir." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurius Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 The Holy American Empire congratules New England on its new land. **Classified** "When the hell did we become... euh... Guys what did we become again?" "..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comrade nikonov Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 The Federal Union of Belarus and Moldova watches these new developments with interest. **Classified** "When the hell did we become like the former Promised Land? Watching everything with interest?" "I don't know, sir." "Get me a Stolichnaya©. Straight." "Yes, sir." Progress in Belorussian Politics. Brought to you by Stolichnaya© Vodka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 No statement was issued from the Queendom of Australia. ***Private*** "When the hell did the Queendom decide it didn't have an opinion?" "Since it took over the surrender terms, sir." "Bah, get me a bottle of whiskey...oh, wait, I have one in my desk." "Very good, sir." OOC: Sorry, couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 OOC: You all fail. I found it funny maybe the first three times. Overkill can be bad in these situations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHAYD Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 OOC: You all fail. I found it funny maybe the first three times. Overkill can be bad in these situations... OOC: But everyone loves over-killing, especially in IC when people hurl a few nuclear weapons to level the playing field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Zephyr Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 The temple lands sent this message to New England: Mind your borders please, we try our best to keep people we don't want out and would love it if your respected it like Tennessee did and as Tahoe is doing. *Private* "Damn, I wanna be imperialistic too. Seems like everybody is expanding their territories these days." Matthew frowned. "Ah well all in due time I suppose." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergerberger II Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 The RSSN has issued the following statement: The Revolutionary Socialist Syndicate of the Netherlands supports this move by New England. These domains were already under the protection and authority of New England and if the inhabitants desire to be a part of New England, then it is certainly nobody's place to criticize New England for annexing the territory. We wish New England luck in governing their new territory as well as they have their original territory. Also, pick a better name. England doesn't even exist anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germanic Republic Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 The Federal Republic congratulates New England, and wishes them well in their future endeavors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowsage Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 The Holy American Empire congratules New England on its new land.**Classified** "When the hell did we become... euh... Guys what did we become again?" "..." OOC: Expanding this for the lulz. **Public** The Holy American Empire is pleased to see its' ally in New England extend its' stability and high standards of living throughout a significant portion of the American Continent. Hopefully more such areas will be granted the New Englander way-of-life in the future. **Classified** The Empress sighed at the announcement's rather unoriginal form. "When the hell did we become..." Her voice trailed off. The Emperor stared at her with a blank expression on his face, unsure as to what she was talking about. "Euh..." The Empress pressed a button and an uplink to the convened Imperial Senate gave her access to some of the most powerful men and women of the empire, excluding the rulers. "Guys, what did we become again?" The Emperor face-palmed. "..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) IC: Tom Dobbs congratulates New England on their new back forty. Hopefully they will add a few more golf courses. "We thank Tom Dobbs for this. If you want, you are welcome to come to New England. We have aplenty of excellent golf courses." The temple lands sent this message to New England:Mind your borders please, we try our best to keep people we don't want out and would love it if your respected it like Tennessee did and as Tahoe is doing. "No worries, we will respect that." CLASSIFIED "General Eisenhower, draw up plans regarding the Temple Lands." "Invasion, sir?" "No, no...not yet." The RSSN has issued the following statement:The Revolutionary Socialist Syndicate of the Netherlands supports this move by New England. These domains were already under the protection and authority of New England and if the inhabitants desire to be a part of New England, then it is certainly nobody's place to criticize New England for annexing the territory. We wish New England luck in governing their new territory as well as they have their original territory. Also, pick a better name. England doesn't even exist anymore! "Thank you, and regarding that last part, that makes us special, then, because we are the only nation in the world to have 'England' in our name! " The Federal Republic congratulates New England, and wishes them well in their future endeavors. "Why, thank you." The Holy American Empire congratules New England on its new land. OOC: Expanding this for the lulz.**Public** The Holy American Empire is pleased to see its' ally in New England extend its' stability and high standards of living throughout a significant portion of the American Continent. Hopefully more such areas will be granted the New Englander way-of-life in the future. "We thank our wonderful ally in the Holy American Empire." Edited January 5, 2010 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoot Zoot Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 New Eden congratulates its northern american brethern on expanding their influence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikachurin Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 "The Federation of Disparu congratulates their New Englander brethren for their annexation of their protectorate. We wish you luck in handling the affairs of your new territories." ***PRIVATE*** "May, why do I have a sudden urge to ask a question that starts with "When did we become"?" "I have no idea, Lance." "May, get me a glass of iced tea. Preferably in a Pikachu-designed glass." "What? Get one yourself." "Maylene, please get me a glass of iced tea." "..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Wilding Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Soviet Russia congratulates New England for expanding, and hopes that peace will always be used in obtaining new lands. ***Private*** "Why do I have this weird feeling to follow sme meme?" "I don't know Comrade General." "Get me some vodka." "...What?" *Vasily pulls out a gun* "I SAID GET ME SOME VODKA DAMMIT." "I'm going! Don't shoot!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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