Give Me Liberty ...

[Germanic Republic]

No political parties were barred from participating in elections in the FRA. However, there already was a political party, the Libertarian Party of the Federal Republic of America, that claimed these values as their own. Prior to realignment to the American Front, and then Progressive Way, the LPFRA had controlled the political scene in the Federal Republic. For now, it was a rump party, with barely any representation in the Senate, and only moderate control over the House. It was ineffective, although not as much as the Leftists or the Greens.

None of this was any secret to the frustrated chair of the LPFRA, Franklin Murphy. He failed to live up to the ideals of Libertarian President Justin Murphy and never a day went by that he wasn't reminded of this. The last (and his first) election resulted in a whopping 1% of the popular vote. This was partially due to the failures of the Libertarian Presidency in the old Republic, partially due to Frank being politically fresh, and partially because he didn't have a coherent or feasible policy for maintaining the new Republic.

The emergence of a new, regressive party that calls back to the days of the USA could be enough to draw votes from the revivalist Democrats, even if it might isolate one or two small parts of the LPFRA's base. Franklin knew an opportunity when he saw one, and set about contacting the local chapter leaders and the founders in Boston. He issued a letter to the international portion and would have aides call the local chapter to discuss a coalition or a merger.

[quote]
Comrades in Liberty,

It has come to my attention the broadcast you submitted throughout this great continent, and we have very similar ideals.
The Libertarian Party of the Federal Republic of America believes this:
[list]
[*]Open and free markets
[*]Peaceful interaction and trade between nations
[*]Non-intervention in foreign affairs
[*]A large scale-back of government power
[*]Lessening the power of the military as leaders in the FRA
[/list]We have much in common. We have contacted the local chapter of the American Continental Party to work closely with us in reviving liberty within the Federal Republic.

You have an ally in the the LPFRA and our endorsement, we only ask that the LPFRA and the ACP work closely together in Austin, either forming a coalition or emerging as one solitary unit.

Regards,

Franklin Murphy
Chairman
Libertarian Party of the Federal Republic of America
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In Austin, the capitol of the Federal Republic of America, President Hermann Meyer convened with Federal Republican Party bosses over the new movement.

He nodded as Liam Duke, Texas Governor, strode into the room. "What're we got for us here? New upstarts? Elections are soon, we can't have some new dogs trying to take us down during a crucial election," Liam started. "New pan-American group, seems like, Liam, and they are practically mirrored by the Libs here. Goodness knows they're not going anywhere anytime soon, and they haven't been for quite some time," Meyer answered. He looked uncertain, but the ever-present threat of war with Red Dawn had aged him considerably. The conflict was far gone by now and he was still a determined voice for reason, civil rights, democracy, and morality in North America; but, it had taken its toll, and he wasn't as sure as he used to be. Liam filed this as a mental note that he might have to step down along the line as governor and run for President. He knew the bosses would support him should Meyer drop out. Liam was a young, determined ex-Marine lieutenant with qualifications as governor, a good image), and degrees in both foreign policy and public administration from UT. He thought for a moment and chuckled, and gave the other bosses a mischievous grin. "At least the Democrats are collectively soiling themselves. A new reactionary movement with enough momentum, and they're done for. Maybe this is a godsend after all?" He joked. Meyer grinned amongst the laughter, and then dove into the heart of the matter. "So, what are my chances, and what are our Congressional chances?" He asked, bracing himself. Jokes aside, the LPFRA and the Democrats combined were enough to hamstring the Federal Republicans. The representatives, governors, and other members of the upper echelon of the Federal Republicans sounded off their numbers. All in all it looked like a narrow victory in both the Senate and House, with the Presidency secured for another term. Adrian Holmes, House Rep from Oklahoma, spoke. "You're doing much better now than you did last time. You've stolen votes from American Front and Democrats for your stance on Communism these past four years, surprisingly enough. The Greens won't budge. The Left hates you, but the Left would never vote for anybody beyond a Green or Leftist anyway. Looks like the Democrats are down, the American Front are even further down, the LPFRA maintains their position for now, and the Greens and Leftists are as irrelevant as ever. You have nothing to worry about, Mr. President," he said, counting off fingers as he illustrated the situation. Meyer nodded thoughtfully and added, "That we know of." He was worrying the party bosses, Liam noticed. It might be sooner, rather than later... Hm.

The meeting finished up and Liam left for the party HQ in Austin. He had received a memo from his contact in the LPFRA. His pulse pounded as he read with horror:
[code]LPFRA established contact with ACP. Asking for a merger. Accelerated movement may topple FR control if unchecked.[/code]

He sat down, leaned back, and lit a cigarette. Dammit.

[Shadowsage]

As a surviving successor state to the previous incarnation of the United States, the Holy American Empire can attest to the futility of a family of republics; each of which are no more than a charade concerning freedom of the people, and a shoddy one at that. The Empire of Pravus Ingruo in its' various incarnations has done far more for the stability of North America than any other nation, and we applaud them for it.

[Bull Run]

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As a surviving successor state to the previous incarnation of the United States, the Holy American Empire can attest to the futility of a family of republics; each of which are no more than a charade concerning freedom of the people, and a shoddy one at that. The Empire of Pravus Ingruo in its' various incarnations has done far more for the stability of North America than any other nation, and we applaud them for it.
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You're empire may be the self-acclaimed successor, albeit nominal if anything, of the former United States. Was it not your empire that allowed, under [u]official order[/u], all vessels engaging the United States to resupply and rearm from imperial depots?

You are a long time ally of the Empire of York, if not, clear enemy of the United States. In what way then is the HAE its successor?

[Shadowsage]

Please note that we use the term 'a' surviving successor state, not the successor in the ways you attempt to be drawing conclusions. When not attemping to slander someone's public statement, one can see that to succeed in this case merely means 'to obtain sovereignty once more after the dissolution thereof'. However, you are obviously referencing a different United States than the one the vast majority of the Americas, both north and south, were a part of. Indeed the possible confusion between incarnations of the same nation-state would lead one to believe that, if a nation has been destroyed so many times it should never be resurrected.