The Round Table

[Sargun II]

President of the United States

Huey Long - 6 vote(s)

Candidate - 0 vote(s)

Undecided - 0 vote(s)

To vote: Salo, Tennessee

Vice President of the United States

John Kennedy - 6 vote(s)

Candidate - 0 vote(s)

Undecided - 0 vote(s)

To vote: Salo, Tennessee

Secretary of State

Natalie Holkham - 1 vote(s)

Nathan Briar - 0 vote(s)

Franklin Delano Roosevelt - 5 vote(s)

To vote: Salo, Tennessee

Secretary of War

Markus Wilding - 2 vote(s)

Darryl Bradford - 0 vote(s)

Kevin Holihan - 4 vote(s)

To vote: Salo, Tennessee

Secretary of the Economy

David Martinez - 6 vote(s)

Candidate - 0 vote(s)

Undecided - 0 vote(s)

To vote: Salo, Tennessee

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Bobby Jindal - 5 vote(s)

Candidate - 0 vote(s)

Undecided - 1 vote(s)

To vote: Salo, Tennessee

[Arkantos]

After discovering that the United States also had territories into what used to be Canada, before the current nation, we revised the flag to include those states.

The revised flag:

[Arkantos]

The Civil War in Xaristan poses a threat to our border with them. I think the last thing we need is a civil war being fought in out nation that has nothing to do with the United States. Maybe an intervention into the territory to bring the proper government back to power would be wise?

[Raritan]

Because we hold the only land border with Xaristan, we would like jurisdiction and overall supervision of any military action taken. That said, we would not be opposed to peace keeping/restoration operations.

[Arkantos]

Of course, it is your area, and your troops know the lay of the land the best.

[Sargun II]

"No troops, no intervention. Best to just close our border and monitor for any weapons of mass destruction. Unless the war threatens America, we do not need to intervene. Let these people fight it out."

[Raritan]

We must stress that the following information go no further than this room and the Cabinet. We've set up a partial blockade of the area which we will announce within the next 48 hours. Until then, no one will release this or leak it to anyone not cleared for it.

[Arkantos]

As of now, our troops are tied up in Antartica, but we can withdraw them at a moment's notice.

[Sargun II]

This whole Mexican business.. while Mexico has been annexed, President Long is dead and his Louisianian Vice President stepped over his authority and made a SecWar decision. Effective immediately, John Kennedy is now President of the United States of America, Bobby Jindal has resigned from SecHUD and Louisiana is currently falling into political turmoil. We request immediate fortification on our border with Tahoe.

[Markus Wilding]

The 7th Wehrmacht and 19th Oberstes Korps can be deloyed.

[Balomesh]

Mexico is under the control of The Empire and the area of South Dekota has been released to the U.S.A. as a whole. We are still a memeber of the U.S.A.

[Shadowsage]

The Holy Imperium's component of the Military is more than willing to defend our brothers in Virginia.

[Arkantos]

South Dakota should return to the previous owner before Salo: Alvonia.

[Sargun II]

"This.. also means that we need another Vice President. We can't just boost FDR up - and we need a new SecHUD."

[Arkantos]

"This.. also means that we need another Vice President. We can't just boost FDR up - and we need a new SecHUD."

There does not need to be a vice-president at all times. A new one can be elected at the next election.

[JEDCJT]

OOC: I have a feeling that I posted this in the wrong thread. But here it is, anyways:

IC:

Having become the President of the United States following Huey Long’s death, Kennedy now prepared to assume duties and responsibilities that would come with the position that he now found himself in.

When he learned about President Long’s assassination, Kennedy - knowing that as Vice President, he was set to assume the presidency - now set forward discussing with his cabinet a series of programs and policies that were to be beneficial to the United States as a whole. Following discussions with Secretary of State Franklin D. Roosevelt and his Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy (which were submitted to other members of the US federal government, and to all leaders of the US states), Kennedy now stood poised to “bring the United States to greatness.”

His agenda regarding the current domestic and international situation, for now, were:

• Border defenses
  
• Location of the national capital
  
• Implementing social and economic programs
  

To this effect, President Kennedy - despite his personal reservations - ordered the fortification of the US border with Tahoe, starting immediately. Workers, supplies, and equipment were to be channeled into this single effect, and the President urged all States to participate in this effort.

Though he had traveled to different areas of the United States, President Kennedy was somewhat reluctant to leave his native New England (especially Boston) and thus, he had brought the currently unsolved issue of the national capital, where the federal government would reside in. Following discussions, the location of the national capital would be decided and voted upon.

Under Kennedy, a series of social and economic programs were to be implemented, with the support of the States, along with other national programs. They were designed to help further the status of the United States as a power as to enable them to rival the Greater Nordlandic Reich in economic, if not military power.

[Arkantos]

Naturally, Washington must be considered for the capital because it is, historically, the capital of the United States. It also has all necessary facilities constructed, and they were reconstructed in exactly the way they were during the reign of the first United States and Rebel Virginia.

In addition, Desator Industries would like a government contract to assist in the "economic construction" that is to occur. Desator Industries is the primary economic power in the former Socialist Republic of Atlantis, and now has branches throughout most of the United States, as well as in Viniland and elsewhere.

Edited June 5, 2009 by Arkantos

[JEDCJT]

Naturally, Washington must be considered for the capital because it is, historically, the capital of the United States. It also has all necessary facilities constructed, and they were reconstructed in exactly the way they were during the reign of the first United States and Rebel Virginia.

In addition, Desator Industries would like a government contract to assist in the "economic construction" that is to occur. Desator Industries is the primary economic power in the former Socialist Republic of Atlantis, and now has branches throughout most of the United States, as well as in Viniland and elsewhere.

Hm, Washington DC is certainly a good choice. It was a political compromise between the North and South in the first United States. If we may make a suggestion, we offer New York City or Philadelphia, as they were among the first US capitals in the late eighteenth century; Philadelphia was the capital for only a decade, from 1790 until the federal government moved to Washington DC in 1800. New York City served as the capital for a few years before Philadelphia.

OOC: I'm a history buff

[Arkantos]

Hm, Washington DC is certainly a good choice. It was a political compromise between the North and South in the first United States. If we may make a suggestion, we offer New York City or Philadelphia, as they were among the first US capitals in the late eighteenth century; Philadelphia was the capital for only a decade, from 1790 until the federal government moved to Washington DC in 1800. New York City served as the capital for a few years before Philadelphia.

OOC: I'm a history buff

We know both cities are worthy choices, but Washington, D.C. is still the best choice out of the three, as neither Philadelphia nor New York City have the necessary facilities for a proper national government already built.

[JEDCJT]

We know both cities are worthy choices, but Washington, D.C. is still the best choice out of the three, as neither Philadelphia nor New York City have the necessary facilities for a proper national government already built.

Hm, that may be true. After all, New York City is the largest city in New England. With over eight million people, NYC is inevitably 'overcrowded.' But still, these are suggestions worth considering over.

[Arkantos]

Hm, that may be true. After all, New York City is the largest city in New England. With over eight million people, NYC is inevitably 'overcrowded.' But still, these are suggestions worth considering over.

NYC compared to Washington- Population:

NYC: Population: 8 million. Metro Population: 19 million

Washington: Population: 600,000 Metro Population: 5.3 million

Just giving the data.

[Raritan]

We would suggest either St. Louis or Panama City, since they are all near the geographic center of the United States (the former being for North America and the latter for the entirety of the Union).

[Shadowsage]

Panama City no longer exists; during the Unification Wars it was renamed Imperial Center due to it's massive size and location within the Imperium. It is the largest city on the face of the earth and houses the already large political management systems for the geographically gigantic Imperium. It would be a logical choice.

[JEDCJT]

We would suggest either St. Louis or Panama City, since they are all near the geographic center of the United States (the former being for North America and the latter for the entirety of the Union).

Panama City no longer exists; during the Unification Wars it was renamed Imperial Center due to it's massive size and location within the Imperium. It is the largest city on the face of the earth and houses the already large political management systems for the geographically gigantic Imperium. It would be a logical choice.

Hm, such good choices. After some more discussions, we will put up a vote.

[Balomesh]

Besides the topic of choosing a capital, we suggest seeking diplomatic relations with other power blocks. The opening up of communication must occur if we are sincere in any attempts at providing security. Official diplomatic ties need to be created with the GNR especially rather then attampting to isolate them from the rest of the world. Such a power cannot go ignored. The U.S. state of Michoacan (The Empire of Michoacan) offers to lead the U.S. diplomatic attempt to open up strong communicative and diplomatic ties with the GNR which we believe should be given the respect due to any world power.