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			<title><![CDATA[[Passed] Proscription of the New Pacific Order]]></title>
			<link>https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/showthread.php?tid=564</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2019 17:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[In accordance with Section 1, Subsection 1 of the Hostile Entities and Persons Act (December 2018), the CLS has requested that the Assembly vote on a proscription of the NPO. As such, it requires a two-thirds supermajority to pass. Citizens may vote "Aye" or "For," "Nay" or "Against," or "Abstain" or "Present."<br />
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The time allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Thursday the 17th of January at 10:29 EST.<br />
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The discussion thread is <a href="https://nslazarus.com/showthread.php?tid=542" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">here</a>.<br />
<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite>Quote:</cite><div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/EpBBy4T.png" loading="lazy"  alt="[Image: EpBBy4T.png]" class="mycode_img" /></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Proscription of the New Pacific Order</span></span></span></div>
In accordance with the <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://nslazarus.com/showthread.php?tid=501" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Hostile Entities and Persons Act</a></span>, the Auditors (or Council of Lazarene Security) call for a proscription vote on the New Pacific Order.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Signed,</span><br />
The Auditors of Lazarus  </blockquote>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[In accordance with Section 1, Subsection 1 of the Hostile Entities and Persons Act (December 2018), the CLS has requested that the Assembly vote on a proscription of the NPO. As such, it requires a two-thirds supermajority to pass. Citizens may vote "Aye" or "For," "Nay" or "Against," or "Abstain" or "Present."<br />
<br />
The time allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Thursday the 17th of January at 10:29 EST.<br />
<br />
The discussion thread is <a href="https://nslazarus.com/showthread.php?tid=542" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">here</a>.<br />
<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite>Quote:</cite><div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/EpBBy4T.png" loading="lazy"  alt="[Image: EpBBy4T.png]" class="mycode_img" /></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Proscription of the New Pacific Order</span></span></span></div>
In accordance with the <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://nslazarus.com/showthread.php?tid=501" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Hostile Entities and Persons Act</a></span>, the Auditors (or Council of Lazarene Security) call for a proscription vote on the New Pacific Order.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Signed,</span><br />
The Auditors of Lazarus  </blockquote>
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			<title><![CDATA[[Pass] Resolution to Empower the Regional Guard against NPO Affiliates (January 2019)]]></title>
			<link>https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/showthread.php?tid=534</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 01:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://nslazarus.com/old_forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=55">McChimp</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[A motion and a second have been received for the Resolution to Empower the Regional Guard against NPO Affiliates (January 2019). This is a vote on a general resolution. As such, it requires a 50%+1 majority to pass. Citizens may vote "Aye" or "For," "Nay" or "Against," or "Abstain" or "Present."<br />
<br />
The timing allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Friday the 4th of January 2019 at 20:47 EST.<br />
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The discussion thread is <a href="https://nslazarus.com/showthread.php?tid=529" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">here</a>.<br />
<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite>Quote:</cite><div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size">Resolution to Empower the Regional Guard against NPO Affiliates (January 2019)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Proposed by:</span> Cormac</div>
<div style="text-align: left;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> the Assembly of Lazarus, at the Delegate's request and pursuant to Article I, Section 5 of the Twelfth Mandate of Lazarus, declared war upon the New Pacific Order (NPO) on December 16, 2018;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> Section 2(4) of the Charter of the Lazarene Regional Guard (December 2018) authorizes the Assembly to "enact a resolution empowering the Regional Guard to invade a region that is the ally or protectorate of a region upon which Lazarus has declared war" by two-thirds vote;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> the region St Abbaddon is a formal protectorate of the NPO, established as such by a treaty signed by former Emperor Aleisyr of the NPO, former Consul Pergamon of the NPO, and Delegate Kitsco of St Abbaddon on May 31, 2017, which remains in effect;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> the region Communist Americas is a protectorate of the NPO, established as such by military force against fascist occupying forces, which has been used by the NPO to spread their insidious Francoist propaganda rather than promotion of an appropriate anti-fascist message;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> the region Azhukali was founded by Milozoldyck, also known as Milograd, a former Senator of the NPO who has maintained loyalty to the NPO for years, and who resigned citizenship in Lazarus at the onset of recent hostilities between Lazarus and the NPO in favor of participation in the NPO;<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> Milozoldyck/Milograd has a history of subversive activity in Lazarus on behalf or in what he perceived to be the interests of the NPO, including participation as a Senator in the 2015 New Lazarene Order (NLO) coup of Lazarus;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span>, at the time of this resolution's writing, the Delegacy of Azhukali was held by Feux, former Regent of the NPO, who as Delegate of Lazarus engaged in improper purges of Lazarene citizens in 2013 and who as Regent of the NPO established the NPO's support for the NLO in 2015;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> Feux infiltrated Lazarus from 2016-2018 under the pseudonym Adytus, continuing to engage in subversive activity, eventually with the full knowledge of former Emperor Aleisyr and former Consul Pergamon, without disclosure of this identity to Lazarene officials;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> evidence has emerged that Milozoldyck/Milograd, Feux, and some of their associates intended to use Azhukali as a front to continue the same kind of subversive activities against Feeders and Sinkers, potentially including Lazarus, that they engaged in while in the NPO; and<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> Milozoldyck/Milograd has once again been declared delete-on-sight, leaving Azhukali founderless and vulnerable to invasion; therefore, let it be<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that the Assembly of Lazarus acknowledges St Abbaddon as a <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">de jure</span> protectorate of the NPO;<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that the Assembly of Lazarus acknowledges Communist Americas as a <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">de facto</span> protectorate of the NPO;<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that the Assembly of Lazarus acknowledges Azhukali as a <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">de facto</span> ally of the NPO;<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that the Assembly of Lazarus hereby empowers the Lazarene Regional Guard to invade St Abbaddon, Communist Americas, and Azhukali, or to participate in another region's or organization's invasions of said regions;<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that it is the non-binding sense of the Assembly of Lazarus that responsible native governance, free of the NPO's imperialist influence, should be restored to St Abbaddon as soon as practical following invasion;<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that it is the non-binding sense of the Assembly of Lazarus that St Abbaddon, one of the few remaining historical founderless regions, should under no circumstances be refounded by the Regional Guard or invading forces supported by the Regional Guard;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that it is the non-binding sense of the Assembly of Lazarus that an appropriate anti-fascist message should replace the NPO's Francoist propaganda on the World Factbook Entry of Communist Americas as soon as practical following invasion; and further<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that it is the non-binding sense of the Assembly of Lazarus that the historical roleplaying significance of Azhukali should be respected, and that native participation in the region, without the corrupting influence of Feux and his associates, should be permitted as soon as practical following invasion.</div></blockquote>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A motion and a second have been received for the Resolution to Empower the Regional Guard against NPO Affiliates (January 2019). This is a vote on a general resolution. As such, it requires a 50%+1 majority to pass. Citizens may vote "Aye" or "For," "Nay" or "Against," or "Abstain" or "Present."<br />
<br />
The timing allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Friday the 4th of January 2019 at 20:47 EST.<br />
<br />
The discussion thread is <a href="https://nslazarus.com/showthread.php?tid=529" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">here</a>.<br />
<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite>Quote:</cite><div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size">Resolution to Empower the Regional Guard against NPO Affiliates (January 2019)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Proposed by:</span> Cormac</div>
<div style="text-align: left;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> the Assembly of Lazarus, at the Delegate's request and pursuant to Article I, Section 5 of the Twelfth Mandate of Lazarus, declared war upon the New Pacific Order (NPO) on December 16, 2018;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> Section 2(4) of the Charter of the Lazarene Regional Guard (December 2018) authorizes the Assembly to "enact a resolution empowering the Regional Guard to invade a region that is the ally or protectorate of a region upon which Lazarus has declared war" by two-thirds vote;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> the region St Abbaddon is a formal protectorate of the NPO, established as such by a treaty signed by former Emperor Aleisyr of the NPO, former Consul Pergamon of the NPO, and Delegate Kitsco of St Abbaddon on May 31, 2017, which remains in effect;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> the region Communist Americas is a protectorate of the NPO, established as such by military force against fascist occupying forces, which has been used by the NPO to spread their insidious Francoist propaganda rather than promotion of an appropriate anti-fascist message;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> the region Azhukali was founded by Milozoldyck, also known as Milograd, a former Senator of the NPO who has maintained loyalty to the NPO for years, and who resigned citizenship in Lazarus at the onset of recent hostilities between Lazarus and the NPO in favor of participation in the NPO;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> Milozoldyck/Milograd has a history of subversive activity in Lazarus on behalf or in what he perceived to be the interests of the NPO, including participation as a Senator in the 2015 New Lazarene Order (NLO) coup of Lazarus;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span>, at the time of this resolution's writing, the Delegacy of Azhukali was held by Feux, former Regent of the NPO, who as Delegate of Lazarus engaged in improper purges of Lazarene citizens in 2013 and who as Regent of the NPO established the NPO's support for the NLO in 2015;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> Feux infiltrated Lazarus from 2016-2018 under the pseudonym Adytus, continuing to engage in subversive activity, eventually with the full knowledge of former Emperor Aleisyr and former Consul Pergamon, without disclosure of this identity to Lazarene officials;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> evidence has emerged that Milozoldyck/Milograd, Feux, and some of their associates intended to use Azhukali as a front to continue the same kind of subversive activities against Feeders and Sinkers, potentially including Lazarus, that they engaged in while in the NPO; and<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Whereas</span> Milozoldyck/Milograd has once again been declared delete-on-sight, leaving Azhukali founderless and vulnerable to invasion; therefore, let it be<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that the Assembly of Lazarus acknowledges St Abbaddon as a <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">de jure</span> protectorate of the NPO;<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that the Assembly of Lazarus acknowledges Communist Americas as a <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">de facto</span> protectorate of the NPO;<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that the Assembly of Lazarus acknowledges Azhukali as a <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">de facto</span> ally of the NPO;<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that the Assembly of Lazarus hereby empowers the Lazarene Regional Guard to invade St Abbaddon, Communist Americas, and Azhukali, or to participate in another region's or organization's invasions of said regions;<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that it is the non-binding sense of the Assembly of Lazarus that responsible native governance, free of the NPO's imperialist influence, should be restored to St Abbaddon as soon as practical following invasion;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that it is the non-binding sense of the Assembly of Lazarus that St Abbaddon, one of the few remaining historical founderless regions, should under no circumstances be refounded by the Regional Guard or invading forces supported by the Regional Guard;<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that it is the non-binding sense of the Assembly of Lazarus that an appropriate anti-fascist message should replace the NPO's Francoist propaganda on the World Factbook Entry of Communist Americas as soon as practical following invasion; and further<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Resolved</span></span> that it is the non-binding sense of the Assembly of Lazarus that the historical roleplaying significance of Azhukali should be respected, and that native participation in the region, without the corrupting influence of Feux and his associates, should be permitted as soon as practical following invasion.</div></blockquote>
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			<title><![CDATA[[Passed] War with the NPO]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[In accordance with Article I, Section 5 of the Twelfth Mandate, the Delegate has requested that the Assembly vote on a declaration of war with the NPO. As a declaration of war, it requires a two-thirds supermajority to pass. Citizens may vote "Aye" or "For," "Nay" or "Against," or "Abstain" or "Present."<br />
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The time allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Sunday the 16th of December at 10:18am EST.<br />
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The discussion thread is <a href="https://nslazarus.com/showthread.php?tid=484" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">here</a>.<br />
<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite>Quote:</cite><div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/EpBBy4T.png" loading="lazy"  alt="[Image: EpBBy4T.png]" class="mycode_img" /></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">War with the NPO.</span></span></span></div>
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<br />
Citizens of Lazarus,<br />
<br />
most of you have been following and voicing your opinions on the latest revelation in our long line of regional scandals. Once again outside forces meddled in your region's affairs and violated your regional sovereignty to their own end. Lazarus is a home of rebirth and fresh starts, but these latest perpetrators are not unknown to us. They have been found guilty of past offences against Lazarus, only to be given the chance to redeem themselves and start again, as is our forgiving nature.<br />
<br />
Some of you have advocated for joining the current war efforts against the New Pacific Order; some of you have advised against it. Even if it may seem that we did not participate in all of those discussions and conversations, we did listen to you and have seen and pondered over all the arguments that you all have brought forth. After some consideration, both Tubbius and I agree that the best course of action is to let you, the citizens of this great region, decide whether we mobilise for war or not. We urge you, however, that you do not make this decision lightly, or in haste. We will share with you our thoughts on this matter. Some of these thoughts you have heard before; some may be entirely new. Please take these thoughts into consideration as you ponder what you think the right choice for Lazarus is.<br />
<br />
For many years, the New Pacific Order has been a constant thorn in our side, its officials incessantly seeking to undermine us and our sovereignty. We would not be alone in this war either, but rather standing alongside our sister sinker Osiris and several other regions that have already declared war. It would finally allow us to pay back some of the pain that we have endured at their hands for years and show them that they cannot fool with us any longer or take advantage.<br />
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Furthermore, the social and economic benefits of a war abroad cannot be understated. Such a big unified goal will bring our citizenry closer together, acting and fighting side-by-side. Our residents will be engaged and motivated to participate in defence and patriotism for their region, which will surely prompt many of them to participate in ways they had otherwise been wary of. Without a doubt, engaging in this war will be a boon to our unity and our activity.<br />
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On the other hand, while we weren't formally at war, this region has been warred over for much of the past three years, if not longer. We are more stable than we have ever been in recent memory. A war threatens that stability. We would have to create a military again, with all the implications attached that have previously led us to eschew such an institution. The war will also make us a target once more. The New Pacific Order has seemingly left us alone after the installation of Mandate 12, finally; the transgressions that had been revealed predate the Anarchy Week back in April. By declaring war on them, we, in turn, become fair game to their machinations once more, and also to any region that might ally itself with the New Pacific Order.<br />
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Participating in this war would also bring up ugly memories of the fighting we've had here at home, both against foreigners and against each other; the returning weariness of Lazarenes from years past cannot be papered over by swift and glorious victories, because a war against the New Pacific Order must inherently be a war of attrition, long and arduous, and there is no consensus on whether such a war can be won at all.<br />
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Last but not least, it's a question of identity. Who are we? Are we warriors seeking to enact revenge upon those that have slighted us, or do we let bygones be bygones and concentrate on us and what makes us special? Do we reject the New Pacific Order's obviously begrudging attempts to meet our demands, or do we hold our word and accept that they have met our terms? Which kind of Lazarus do we want to be?<br />
<br />
Fellow citizens, I do apologise for the heavy burden I am laying on you with this decision, but we feel at the same time that it is too important for us to simply order by fiat. The consequences of this decision will immeasurably shape the future of Lazarus in the years to come, and so we urge you with all of our conviction that you think about this rationally and with care. If you need to refresh yourself on the recent events, please see the following - Miniluv Messenger Articles (<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=34955600#p34955600" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Part 1</a></span> &amp; <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=34955602#p34955602" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Part 2</a></span>), our <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://nslazarus.com/showthread.php?tid=453&amp;pid=4587#pid4587" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Demands to the NPO</a></span> and the <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://nslazarus.com/showthread.php?tid=466" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">NPO Statement and Apology</a></span> threads.<br />
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Speaker, by the power vested in me by Article I.5 of Mandate 12, I hereby request that the Assembly debate and vote on a declaration of war against the New Pacific Order.<br />
<br />
Thank you for your continued time and efforts to make Lazarus a better, safer place.<br />
<br />
Signed,<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://www.nationstates.net/nation=Imkiville" target="_blank">Imkiville</a> </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Delegate of Lazarus</span><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://www.nationstates.net/nation=Treadwellia" target="_blank">Treadwellia</a> </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Vice-Delegate of Lazarus</span><br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[In accordance with Article I, Section 5 of the Twelfth Mandate, the Delegate has requested that the Assembly vote on a declaration of war with the NPO. As a declaration of war, it requires a two-thirds supermajority to pass. Citizens may vote "Aye" or "For," "Nay" or "Against," or "Abstain" or "Present."<br />
<br />
The time allotted for this vote is five days. Voting will end on Sunday the 16th of December at 10:18am EST.<br />
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The discussion thread is <a href="https://nslazarus.com/showthread.php?tid=484" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">here</a>.<br />
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Citizens of Lazarus,<br />
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most of you have been following and voicing your opinions on the latest revelation in our long line of regional scandals. Once again outside forces meddled in your region's affairs and violated your regional sovereignty to their own end. Lazarus is a home of rebirth and fresh starts, but these latest perpetrators are not unknown to us. They have been found guilty of past offences against Lazarus, only to be given the chance to redeem themselves and start again, as is our forgiving nature.<br />
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Some of you have advocated for joining the current war efforts against the New Pacific Order; some of you have advised against it. Even if it may seem that we did not participate in all of those discussions and conversations, we did listen to you and have seen and pondered over all the arguments that you all have brought forth. After some consideration, both Tubbius and I agree that the best course of action is to let you, the citizens of this great region, decide whether we mobilise for war or not. We urge you, however, that you do not make this decision lightly, or in haste. We will share with you our thoughts on this matter. Some of these thoughts you have heard before; some may be entirely new. Please take these thoughts into consideration as you ponder what you think the right choice for Lazarus is.<br />
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For many years, the New Pacific Order has been a constant thorn in our side, its officials incessantly seeking to undermine us and our sovereignty. We would not be alone in this war either, but rather standing alongside our sister sinker Osiris and several other regions that have already declared war. It would finally allow us to pay back some of the pain that we have endured at their hands for years and show them that they cannot fool with us any longer or take advantage.<br />
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Furthermore, the social and economic benefits of a war abroad cannot be understated. Such a big unified goal will bring our citizenry closer together, acting and fighting side-by-side. Our residents will be engaged and motivated to participate in defence and patriotism for their region, which will surely prompt many of them to participate in ways they had otherwise been wary of. Without a doubt, engaging in this war will be a boon to our unity and our activity.<br />
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On the other hand, while we weren't formally at war, this region has been warred over for much of the past three years, if not longer. We are more stable than we have ever been in recent memory. A war threatens that stability. We would have to create a military again, with all the implications attached that have previously led us to eschew such an institution. The war will also make us a target once more. The New Pacific Order has seemingly left us alone after the installation of Mandate 12, finally; the transgressions that had been revealed predate the Anarchy Week back in April. By declaring war on them, we, in turn, become fair game to their machinations once more, and also to any region that might ally itself with the New Pacific Order.<br />
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Participating in this war would also bring up ugly memories of the fighting we've had here at home, both against foreigners and against each other; the returning weariness of Lazarenes from years past cannot be papered over by swift and glorious victories, because a war against the New Pacific Order must inherently be a war of attrition, long and arduous, and there is no consensus on whether such a war can be won at all.<br />
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Last but not least, it's a question of identity. Who are we? Are we warriors seeking to enact revenge upon those that have slighted us, or do we let bygones be bygones and concentrate on us and what makes us special? Do we reject the New Pacific Order's obviously begrudging attempts to meet our demands, or do we hold our word and accept that they have met our terms? Which kind of Lazarus do we want to be?<br />
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Fellow citizens, I do apologise for the heavy burden I am laying on you with this decision, but we feel at the same time that it is too important for us to simply order by fiat. The consequences of this decision will immeasurably shape the future of Lazarus in the years to come, and so we urge you with all of our conviction that you think about this rationally and with care. If you need to refresh yourself on the recent events, please see the following - Miniluv Messenger Articles (<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=34955600#p34955600" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Part 1</a></span> &amp; <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=34955602#p34955602" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Part 2</a></span>), our <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://nslazarus.com/showthread.php?tid=453&amp;pid=4587#pid4587" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Demands to the NPO</a></span> and the <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://nslazarus.com/showthread.php?tid=466" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">NPO Statement and Apology</a></span> threads.<br />
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Speaker, by the power vested in me by Article I.5 of Mandate 12, I hereby request that the Assembly debate and vote on a declaration of war against the New Pacific Order.<br />
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Thank you for your continued time and efforts to make Lazarus a better, safer place.<br />
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Signed,<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://www.nationstates.net/nation=Imkiville" target="_blank">Imkiville</a> </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Delegate of Lazarus</span><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://www.nationstates.net/nation=Treadwellia" target="_blank">Treadwellia</a> </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Vice-Delegate of Lazarus</span><br />
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