Bartewick News Service
POLITICS
May 14
May 13
POLITICS
Police Injure Two at Anti-Liberal Rally
BARTEWICK -- The leaders of the Capitalist and Monarchist parties called on Prime Minister Mag. Gordon Dyer to open a new set of Magnamentary elections. It has been over three years since the last elections were held. "The people want a fair say in their government," said Capitalist Leader Mag. Esmond Holmes, "and it is time to give them that say. The Liberals were put in power a few years ago, and the masses are finally realizing the mistake they made."
The Prime Minister has been reluctant to hold elections because he is likely to face major opposition in his own district, which includes much of Athenstoft. Former ChocoMilk CFO and Chairman of the Oldfield Capitalist Party Parker Welton will be Mag. Dyer's opponent in the election. Welton is not only popular within the Capitalist Party, but also a nationally recognizable figure. Political analysts believe Welton will be able to raise many millions of dollars to aid his campaign effort.
The idea of removing Dyer from power is enticing to many more than just Mag. Holmes and his Capitalists. The Monarchist Party dislikes Dyer because he has stripped much ruling power from King Mark and dukes like Duke Locke of Oldfield. Even some Liberals wish to see Dyer removed from power, aware that the 74-year-old is unlikely to approve the sort of austerity that is quickly becoming necessary for the government's fiscal survival.
It is unlikely that the Liberals would lose control of the Magnament when elections do come around. But some within the party worry as to who the successor will be, and from what faction of the party. A sensible choice would be someone who supports fiscal conservatism, or at least is willing to make widespread budget cuts. However, many of those cuts are very unpopular with the Citiz people, especially with Liberals who are used to big government and a huge welfare system. The party could become severely divided if Dyer is voted out of office and the party must choose a replacement leader for the next several years.
The Prime Minister has been reluctant to hold elections because he is likely to face major opposition in his own district, which includes much of Athenstoft. Former ChocoMilk CFO and Chairman of the Oldfield Capitalist Party Parker Welton will be Mag. Dyer's opponent in the election. Welton is not only popular within the Capitalist Party, but also a nationally recognizable figure. Political analysts believe Welton will be able to raise many millions of dollars to aid his campaign effort.
The idea of removing Dyer from power is enticing to many more than just Mag. Holmes and his Capitalists. The Monarchist Party dislikes Dyer because he has stripped much ruling power from King Mark and dukes like Duke Locke of Oldfield. Even some Liberals wish to see Dyer removed from power, aware that the 74-year-old is unlikely to approve the sort of austerity that is quickly becoming necessary for the government's fiscal survival.
It is unlikely that the Liberals would lose control of the Magnament when elections do come around. But some within the party worry as to who the successor will be, and from what faction of the party. A sensible choice would be someone who supports fiscal conservatism, or at least is willing to make widespread budget cuts. However, many of those cuts are very unpopular with the Citiz people, especially with Liberals who are used to big government and a huge welfare system. The party could become severely divided if Dyer is voted out of office and the party must choose a replacement leader for the next several years.
Opposition Calls on Dyer to Hold Elections
SHERWOOD -- A rally hosted here by the Monarchist Party turned sour when gatherers threatened to march all the way to Briarshaw to protest the Westermere County government. Recognizing the growing volatility at the rally, as well as the dangers of such a march, county police came in to break up the rally. Several attendees become infuriated and attacked policemen, who used pepper spray and other instruments to beat back the angry Monarchists. Two civilians were taken to the hospital.
In a country known for its general political stability, this is one of the first signs of political unrest turning violent. Though the injured people are expected to be released from the hospital within days, the incident has wider effects than just those personally affected.
The Monarchists have long been vocal against the Liberal Party, because the Liberals place huge emphasis on spreading the power of the executive government while ignoring the supposed power of royal system. Its members are beginning to speak up more now that the Liberals, led by unpopular Prime Minister Gordon Dyer, have helped put the nation in great debt, especially to foreign nations like the FSSO.
No one is sure what kind of repercussions there will be if violence continues to occur from the Monarchist Party, mainly because nothing like this has ever happened before. As the Monarchists continue to get their name into the national press, they are slowly gaining support, which will benefit them in future Magnamentary and, on a smaller level, Parvamentary elections. However, some people dislike the Monarchists' preferred use of force to attack the ruling Liberals; if the party turns too much towards force, that could hurt them in the polls, too, especially in such a calm nation.
In a country known for its general political stability, this is one of the first signs of political unrest turning violent. Though the injured people are expected to be released from the hospital within days, the incident has wider effects than just those personally affected.
The Monarchists have long been vocal against the Liberal Party, because the Liberals place huge emphasis on spreading the power of the executive government while ignoring the supposed power of royal system. Its members are beginning to speak up more now that the Liberals, led by unpopular Prime Minister Gordon Dyer, have helped put the nation in great debt, especially to foreign nations like the FSSO.
No one is sure what kind of repercussions there will be if violence continues to occur from the Monarchist Party, mainly because nothing like this has ever happened before. As the Monarchists continue to get their name into the national press, they are slowly gaining support, which will benefit them in future Magnamentary and, on a smaller level, Parvamentary elections. However, some people dislike the Monarchists' preferred use of force to attack the ruling Liberals; if the party turns too much towards force, that could hurt them in the polls, too, especially in such a calm nation.