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by Fascist Republic Of Bermuda » Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:12 pm
Western Pacific Territories wrote:Fascist Bermuda! Border tensions pls!
by Conchabira » Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:12 pm
Waztaskio wrote:Conchabira wrote:Done!
@Sanabel, yes I would be interested in an alliance, I could take out his colonies while you focus in the front back in Spain.
On another note I will try and get an IC post up by tomorrow, I am considering creating an Eastern Nato called the Oriental and African Treaty Alliance or OATA, pretty much a Nato but for capitalist states in Asia and Africa.
The Air Force is very modernized and it took a very active role in WW2, it consists of 30 Avro Yorks and 70 Beechcraft model 18's which serve as transports, 300 De Havilland Vampires and 470 Gloster meteors which serve as fighter aircraft, and 280 Martin Baltimore's which serve as the nations bombers. The Air Force also has 5 S-51 Sikorsky helicopters which it uses for search and rescue and medvac operations.
That's a pretty huge air force and you stated that it's small as a weakness. Also I need to know if the Prime Minister and President are made up characters, or the historical ones as I can only find older records of the President and none of the Prime Minister.Kelmet wrote:Re-post
The onle one who left would be India, but as far as that the only problem I see with this is your Law Enforcement as that is the Civilian law enforcement agencies in your country.
by Kelmet » Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:15 pm
NS Name: Kelmet
Nation Name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (aka The British Commonwealth)
Head of State: King George VI
Head of Government:Prime Minister Clement Atlee
Flag:
Show Spoiler
Claims: http://i.imgur.com/I1pe26V.png
Capital City: London
Government Form: Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of governance
Ideology: Conservative liberalism
Foreign Policy: The United Kingdom has stood as a bulwark against communist expansion since the end of ww2. Actively opposing the spread of communism across the globe threw direct or indirect means. Weather this means financial aid to non communist states to sponsoring military groups against communist regimes. The UK seeks to build a global order of non communist democracy's as a hold against communism threw out the world.
Domestic Policy: After ww2 as nuclear power replaced most conventional energy sources the UK took a very hands off approach to it's empire, granting large swaths of it independence and only keeping those colony's under direct control only were public support was in favor, tho keeping close ties within the British Commonwealth of nations. Such actions as creating a permanent special advisory council in the prime ministers cabinet for Ireland to allowing colony's such as Australia and new Zealand to send representatives to parliament.
Civil Freedoms /10: 8/10 Rights are protected and entitled
Political Freedoms /10: 8/10 Citizens of the commonwealth enjoy frequent and fair elections
Economic Freedoms /10: 9/10 capitalism leads the economy
Military Size: 550,000
Military Description: Heavily focused on sea and air power. Ground troops are used mostly in defense of home territories but can go on the offensive if needed. Primarily same military equipment as in RL. As most western nations quality over quantity
Strengths and Weaknesses: Quite good at naval and air, Army not as large as it should to accomplish offensive objectives
Law Enforcement: Each region of the UK has regional police forces, all of witch are complemented by national law enforcement agency's such as the National Crime Agency and specialist bodies hosted by regional police forces, such the Specialist Operations directorate of the Metropolitan Police.
Intelligence agencies(Domestic and Foreign): Mi6, one of the most famous and noteworthy of Intel agency's, backed by British SAS
Description of Your Nation's Economy: Heavily driven by the private sector, a capitalist market driven economy, backed by consumerism and strong manufacturing.
Description of Your Nation's Government: A parliamentary republic were elections are held regularly, the prime minister is chosen by the parliament and is usually a member of the dominant political party in parliament
History of your Nation: Very similar except for the few acts that kept most of the Commonwealths core provinces form leaving the British empire
Population of entire nation: 118 million
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Work in progress.
The onle one who left would be India, but as far as that the only problem I see with this is your Law Enforcement as that is the Civilian law enforcement agencies in your country.
by Kelmet » Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:17 pm
Conchabira wrote:Waztaskio wrote:
The Air Force is very modernized and it took a very active role in WW2, it consists of 30 Avro Yorks and 70 Beechcraft model 18's which serve as transports, 300 De Havilland Vampires and 470 Gloster meteors which serve as fighter aircraft, and 280 Martin Baltimore's which serve as the nations bombers. The Air Force also has 5 S-51 Sikorsky helicopters which it uses for search and rescue and medvac operations.
That's a pretty huge air force and you stated that it's small as a weakness. Also I need to know if the Prime Minister and President are made up characters, or the historical ones as I can only find older records of the President and none of the Prime Minister.
The onle one who left would be India, but as far as that the only problem I see with this is your Law Enforcement as that is the Civilian law enforcement agencies in your country.
Compared to other advanced militaries at the time such as the USSR, UK, US, France etc. this airforce IS relatively small but still very active as it historically took very active roles in WW2 and even the Korean War where the South Africans contributed over 500 pilots and aircraft. The prime minister and president are both made up.
@Kelmet, uhhh, you gave independence to how manu nations!? Can you please tell me which ones are still in the commonwealth(if any) and like whats their general ideology, like are they all socialist or capitalist or what? Also, South Africa is in the commonwealth but it is no longer a dominion.
by Conchabira » Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:22 pm
Kelmet wrote:Conchabira wrote:Compared to other advanced militaries at the time such as the USSR, UK, US, France etc. this airforce IS relatively small but still very active as it historically took very active roles in WW2 and even the Korean War where the South Africans contributed over 500 pilots and aircraft. The prime minister and president are both made up.
@Kelmet, uhhh, you gave independence to how manu nations!? Can you please tell me which ones are still in the commonwealth(if any) and like whats their general ideology, like are they all socialist or capitalist or what? Also, South Africa is in the commonwealth but it is no longer a dominion.
http://i.imgur.com/I1pe26V.png
If they are not there I gave them independence, All others are in the commonwealth and should be capitalist democracy's, as I would have worked with them in the independence process
by New Benian Republic » Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:27 pm
Conchabira wrote:Kelmet wrote:http://i.imgur.com/I1pe26V.png
If they are not there I gave them independence, All others are in the commonwealth and should be capitalist democracy's, as I would have worked with them in the independence process
Alright, this is going to make my time as South Africa much more interesting. Also, you should take South Africa off the map, its not a dominion anymore. Also, I assume that you wouldn't have any problems with me having a coup in Botswana right?
Another side note, why the hell is Ireland a dominion? They gained independence back in the 1920's.
by Fridur » Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:27 pm
NS Name:Fridur.
Nation Name:Republic of South Korea, Republic of Korea (ROK).
Head of State: Syngman Rhee.
Head of Government:Jang Myeon.
Flag:
Claims:Modern South Korea.
Capital City:Seoul.
Government Form:Republic.
Ideology: Conservatism.
Foreign Policy:Open to all non-communist countries. Very Anti-Communism.
Domestic Policy: Extremely welcoming to UK and American citizens. Until the military is able to handle themselves they have more priority over anything else.
Civil Freedoms /10: 9/10 No Communist actions will be tolerated.
Political Freedoms /10: 8/10 All Communism Related politics is strictly outlawed.
Economic Freedoms /10: 9/10 Imports are very vital to the Korean economy, as are exports.
Military Size:100,902 Active. 100,00
Military Description: Funded by the US and UK. The Korean military relies heavily off of the two countries funding them. The Airforce is in a horrible condition. The Navy is in the works. But the Army is the strongest part of the Armed Forces. Although they are in a bad spot they are getting a very large amount of funding to the Armed Forces.
Strengths and Weaknesses: The Military is Stellar at defending, however their offense is very bad. And would need atleast one superpower aiding them in every battle.
Law Enforcement:Horrible state, Military reserves are being used until Police can get better funding and training.
Intelligence agencies(Domestic and Foreign): Little to none, A recon Special Forces.
Description of Your Nation's Economy:Relies Very heavily off on exporting for economy, also requires imports for any military arms/industrial technology. Extremely close relations with the US can promise free trade between the two countries.
Description of Your Nation's Government:Exactly like the Real-life Cold war era Korea.
History of your Nation:Follows the same RL timeline.
Population of entire nation:50 million.
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by Sanabel » Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:29 pm
New Benian Republic wrote:Conchabira wrote:Alright, this is going to make my time as South Africa much more interesting. Also, you should take South Africa off the map, its not a dominion anymore. Also, I assume that you wouldn't have any problems with me having a coup in Botswana right?
Another side note, why the hell is Ireland a dominion? They gained independence back in the 1920's.
Looks like they need an Iceland funded army.
by New Benian Republic » Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:31 pm
by Sanabel » Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:33 pm
by New Benian Republic » Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:37 pm
Sanabel wrote:New Benian Republic wrote:Iceland would have had an army had the UK not invaded, that's one reason, the cod wars, Second cod wars and I think there was also a third.
It wouldnt matter when your enemy could throw the entire population of your country at you in an invasion force if they had to.
by New Benian Republic » Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:51 pm
by The Greater Dutch Republic » Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:27 pm
by Waztaskio » Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:28 pm
Kelmet wrote:NS Name: Kelmet
Nation Name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (aka The British Commonwealth)
Head of State: King George VI
Head of Government:Prime Minister Clement Atlee
Flag:
Show Spoiler
Claims: http://i.imgur.com/I1pe26V.png
Capital City: London
Government Form: Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of governance
Ideology: Conservative liberalism
Foreign Policy: The United Kingdom has stood as a bulwark against communist expansion since the end of ww2. Actively opposing the spread of communism across the globe threw direct or indirect means. Weather this means financial aid to non communist states to sponsoring military groups against communist regimes. The UK seeks to build a global order of non communist democracy's as a hold against communism threw out the world.
Domestic Policy: After ww2 as nuclear power replaced most conventional energy sources the UK took a very hands off approach to it's empire, granting large swaths of it independence and only keeping those colony's under direct control only were public support was in favor, tho keeping close ties within the British Commonwealth of nations. Such actions as creating a permanent special advisory council in the prime ministers cabinet for Ireland to allowing colony's such as Australia and new Zealand to send representatives to parliament.
Civil Freedoms /10: 8/10 Rights are protected and entitled
Political Freedoms /10: 8/10 Citizens of the commonwealth enjoy frequent and fair elections
Economic Freedoms /10: 9/10 capitalism leads the economy
Military Size: 550,000
Military Description: Heavily focused on sea and air power. Ground troops are used mostly in defense of home territories but can go on the offensive if needed. Primarily same military equipment as in RL. As most western nations quality over quantity
Strengths and Weaknesses: Quite good at naval and air, Army not as large as it should to accomplish offensive objectives
Law Enforcement: Each region of the UK has regional police forces, all of witch are complemented by national law enforcement agency's such as the National Crime Agency and specialist bodies hosted by regional police forces, such the Specialist Operations directorate of the Metropolitan Police.
Intelligence agencies(Domestic and Foreign): Mi6, one of the most famous and noteworthy of Intel agency's, backed by British SAS
Description of Your Nation's Economy: Heavily driven by the private sector, a capitalist market driven economy, backed by consumerism and strong manufacturing.
Description of Your Nation's Government: A parliamentary republic were elections are held regularly, the prime minister is chosen by the parliament and is usually a member of the dominant political party in parliament
History of your Nation: Very similar except for the few acts that kept most of the Commonwealths core provinces form leaving the British empire
Population of entire nation: 118 million
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Work in progress.The onle one who left would be India, but as far as that the only problem I see with this is your Law Enforcement as that is the Civilian law enforcement agencies in your country.
Should be fixed now
Fridur wrote:NS Name:Fridur.
Nation Name:Republic of South Korea, Republic of Korea (ROK).
Head of State: Syngman Rhee.
Head of Government:Jang Myeon.
Flag:
Claims:Modern South Korea.
Capital City:Seoul.
Government Form:Republic.
Ideology: Conservatism.
Foreign Policy:Open to all non-communist countries. Very Anti-Communism.
Domestic Policy: Extremely welcoming to UK and American citizens. Until the military is able to handle themselves they have more priority over anything else.
Civil Freedoms /10: 9/10 No Communist actions will be tolerated.
Political Freedoms /10: 8/10 All Communism Related politics is strictly outlawed.
Economic Freedoms /10: 9/10 Imports are very vital to the Korean economy, as are exports.
Military Size:100,902 Active. 100,00
Military Description: Funded by the US and UK. The Korean military relies heavily off of the two countries funding them. The Airforce is in a horrible condition. The Navy is in the works. But the Army is the strongest part of the Armed Forces. Although they are in a bad spot they are getting a very large amount of funding to the Armed Forces.
Strengths and Weaknesses: The Military is Stellar at defending, however their offense is very bad. And would need atleast one superpower aiding them in every battle.
Law Enforcement:Horrible state, Military reserves are being used until Police can get better funding and training.
Intelligence agencies(Domestic and Foreign): Little to none, A recon Special Forces.
Description of Your Nation's Economy:Relies Very heavily off on exporting for economy, also requires imports for any military arms/industrial technology. Extremely close relations with the US can promise free trade between the two countries.
Description of Your Nation's Government:Exactly like the Real-life Cold war era Korea.
History of your Nation:Follows the same RL timeline.
Population of entire nation:50 million.
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Conchabira wrote:NS Name: Conchabira
Nation Name: Formal: The Union of South Africa Informal: South Africa
Head of State: President John Harrington
Head of Government: Prime minister Volker De Jager
Flag:
(Image)
Claims: Union of South Africa(Modern day South Africa+Namibia)
Capital City: Pretoria
Government Form: Parliamentary democracy
Ideology: Apartheid, capitalism, conservatism, neo-colonialism, Afrikaner Nationalism
Foreign Policy: Supports European colonization of Africa and Asia. Is vehemently anti-socialist and is somewhat right wing leaning. Has very close relations with Rhodesia and Great Britain. Shares cordial relations with other commonwealth nations and with the Nationalist Spanish and other non-socialist allies of World War Two.
Civil Freedoms /10: 8(for whites)
Political Freedoms /10: 8(also for whites)
Economic Freedoms /10: 9(for whites)
Military Size: The military has a standing size of roughly 100,000 and a reserve size of 150,000. It has 1,000 centurion general use tanks, 1,300 reiters(armoured car domestically produced, similar to the Alvis Sacaren),5,200 Willy's M38 Jeeps, 2,500 "Duce and a half" cargo trucks, 170 M46 Patton heavy tanks and 40 Archer anti-tank guns.The army also has 5 long tom artillery cannons, 28 BL 2.5 inch medium guns and 550 QF 6 pounder guns.The navy consists of 4 frigates, 3 submarines, 3 destroyers and roughly 60 PT boats.The Air Force is very modernized and it took a very active role in WW2, it consists of 30 Avro Yorks and 70 Beechcraft model 18's which serve as transports, 300 De Havilland Vampires and 470 Gloster meteors which serve as fighter aircraft, and 280 Martin Baltimore's which serve as the nations bombers. The Air Force also has 5 S-51 Sikorsky helicopters which it uses for search and rescue and medvac operations.
Military Description: The military is very experienced as many are veterans of World War Two and some of its most senior commanders participated in World War One and the Boer Wars. South African troops participated in many engagements throughout the war, they were the main force that liberated Madagascar from the Vichy forces. It also took active roles in the campaigns in East Africa, the Middle East, North Africa and Southern Europe.The South African army is well equipped and manufactures guns such as the Webley revolver, Bren LMG, Lee Enfield, Sten gun, Reider Automatic Rifle, PIAT, and 2-inch mortars domestically and have foreign suppliers such as the UK and US that supply them with other commonly equipped weapons such as the M1911 and M1 carbine and M2 Browning.
Strengths and Weaknesses: The military is highly experienced and has a decent size and supply base, it lacks a serious navy and has a relatively small air force but it is still the most powerful in Africa. The military is also very experienced at fighting guerrilla style bush warfare. The size of the military is somwhat limited as only Whites, Coloreds, and Asians are the only ones permitted to use and carry weapons.
Law Enforcement: The South African Police are well trained and equipped with most of their members being veterans of WW2. They are equipped with large amounts of riot gear and reiters, domestically produced armoured cars which are used jointly by the police and military. The objective of the police is to protect white citizens and enforce Apartheid throughout the country. They number at about 35,000 officers.
Intelligence agencies(Domestic and Foreign): The South African intelligence service is the South African Bureau of State Security. It serves as its primary intelligence service both domestically and internationally. Its prime duties are to combat socialism abroad and at home and to enforce Apartheid at home. It consists of 11,000 agents who are mostly veterans.
Description of Your Nation's Economy:The South African economy is decently diverse and has the largest economy in Africa and one of the fastest growing in the world. Its main industries are the mining and agriculture sectors as well as significant alcohol, manufacturing, trade, construction, ranching,wool and fishing industries. The discovery and new found usefulness of Uranium has lead to significant growth. South Africa has also profited from the manufacturing industry which has increased dramatically as large amounts of factories were built for the war effort and are now being converted into domestic use. South Africa also profits from trade which has seen growth as commodities such as tools, alcohol, tobacco, and furniture are traded north to new and growing markets in other parts of Africa.
Description of Your Nation's Government: The government of the Union of South Africa is democratically eleceted with the most recent elections taking place in 1948. The government has a high approval rate among whites, asians, and coloreds but is seen as oppressive by most of the black population. The current government is a alliance of the United Party and the National Party. The current president is John Harrington, a South African of English descent and the leader of the United Party and the current Prime Minister is Volker De Jager, an Afrikaner who is the leader of the National Party. The government has begun to enact Apartheid policies and current there are three branches of citizens under Apartheid, the Whites who enjoy all social and political freedoms and have the greatest economic oppurtunity(Asians are classified as Honorary Whites and have equal status with them), Coloreds who are mixed race and live primarily in the Cape. The Coloreds enjoy almost equal rights as Whites and have the ability to vote, hold public office, serve in the army, and seek higher education, however some minor petty Apartheid laws apply to them such as it is forbidden for them to marry outside of their sect and outside of the Cape they have their own hospitals, libraries, schools, and housing districts, however these laws are not rigidly enforced. Blacks are the lowest tier of citizens and compromise both native Blacks and Indians. Apartheid is rigidly enforced on them nationwide and they cannot vote, hold public office, or join the army and they have the worst public facilities and are forced to learn English in their schools as Hindi, Zulu, and Xhosa are not given any staus.
Nation History Timeline:
-1927: The Native Administration Act was never passed and segregation laws continued to be passed and by 1948 Apartheid was fully installed with Blacks having to carry passes at all times, forced to learn English and Afrikaans, unable to vote or hold office, and unable to buy land outside of reserves or live in White districts.
1939-Due to the fact that the Native Administration Act was never passed relations between the Afrikaner and English settlers are much more cordial and after war breaks out in 1939 there is much more support in South Africa for the war than historically and South Africa becomes very militarized.
1946-South West Africa is fully incorporated into South Africa following an election held after the war and the voting age is lowered nationwide to 18.
1947- South Africa passes the Refugee Act allowing White refugees fleeing socialism in war torn Europe citizenship in South Africa.
1948- Due to increased support for the United Party it forms an alliance government with the National Party.
1949-After India gains independence South Africa acts similarly and becomes a full republic within the Commonwealth and ends its recognition of King George as head of state.
1950-South Africa extends the Refugee Act to whites fleeing decolonization in Africa and Asia.
Population of entire nation: 16,300,000(4,075,000, 25%=white, 326,000, 2%= asian, 978,000, 6%=colored, 10,758,000, 66%= black)
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by New Rnclave » Thu Sep 17, 2015 7:37 pm
NS Name: New Rnclavs
Nation Name:
- Formal : United States of America
- Informal: The United States
Head of State: Harry Truman
Head of Government: Harry Truman
Flag:Flag great seal Anthem
Claims: Owns the Continental United States, Alaska, Several Pacific Islands and the Panama Canal
Capital City: Washington D.C.
Government Form: Federal Constitutional Republic
Ideology: Populism, Economic Interventionism, Liberal Socialism
Foreign Policy: Huey Long's populism has driven America away from continental affairs. It is inclined to maintain positive relations with the British-French bloc, but also sees benefits from tacitly assisting the Communists. Europe is of little to no interest.
Domestic Policy: (How does your nation internally operate?)
Civil Freedoms 8/10
Political Freedoms 7/10
Economic Freedoms 7/10
Military Description:
- The U.S. Army, after about two years of Huey Long's efforts and following the Second World War, is a well-trained professional force of 225,000 men.
- The US Navy is probably on the largest commands in the American military. In 1950, it operated 15 Battleships, 14 Fleet Carriers, 43 Cruisers, 72 AA Destroyers, 43 ASW Destroyers, 60 Submarines, 28 Mine trawlers, and 34 large patrol vessels. Notably, it has also significantly fortified positions and airbases in the Pacific in the absence of the Washington Naval Treaty. [?] They are stationed as such;
Pacific Theatre
-10 Battleships
-10 Fleet Carriers
-30 Cruisers
-50 AA Destroyers
-30 ASW Destroyers
-44 Submarines
-22 Mine trawlers
-28 Patrol Vessels
Atlantic Theatre
-5 Battleships
-4 Fleet Carriers
-13 Cruisers
-22 AA Destroyers
-13 ASW Destroyers
-16 Submarines
-6 Mine Trawlers
-6 Patrol Vessels
- The air forces of the United States are divided between the Army Air Force and the Navy Air Force, but in total the Air Corps is manned by approximately 80,000 men, and divided into 125 squadrons. These consist of;
-20 Fighter Squadrons
-42 Carrier-based Fighter Squadrons
-5 Reconnaissance Squadrons
-10 Close Air Support Squadrons
-20 Transport Squadrons
-14 Carrier Reconnaissance Squadrons
-14 Carrier Torpedo Bomber Squadrons
Strengths and Weaknesses: The U.S. Armed forces are a machine of conventional means, meaning it performs it's best in pitched battles, but at the same time, insurgency will slow the machine down and big down forces.
Law Enforcement: Same as IRL
Intelligence agencies: The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was a United States intelligence agency formed during World War II. It was a wartime intelligence agency, and a predecessor of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The OSS was formed to coordinate espionage activities behind enemy lines for the United States Armed Forces branches. Other OSS functions included the use of propaganda, subversion, and post-war planning.
Description of Your Nation's Economy: The US economy is undoubtedly the largest on Earth; it's vast production of consumer goods for domestic supply, as well as significant position as a creditor nation, lends it gargantuan industrial capacity bolstered by its large population and significant domestically-held resources. It is also (in this era) one of the world's largest suppliers of oil and consumers of bauxite.
Description of Your Nation's Government: Same as IRL, but leftier and more socialist
History of your Nation:
In April 1929, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Governor of New York, was killed by a letter bomb. The people responsible never emerged.
Huey Long made headlines by gaining the Democratic Party nomination to the Presidency for the 1932 election. His "Every Man A King" wealth redistribution and progressive programs encouraged in his home state of Louisiana had- besides giving him attention in national headlines, as Louisiana emerged from the Depression virtually unscathed- also forced his political rivals to recognize his efficacy as a governor. Long won the 1932 presidential election with 53.2% of the popular vote; his fierce isolationist rhetoric rang true among the common men of the era, although it did little to endear him to his fellow senators.
Once in office Long showed his true colors; he expanded the Share Our Wealth Society, a political organization in favor of greater wealth distribution which in fact simply supported Long's policies across the nation, published his book Every Man A King, which glorified his "progressive" views, and attached the National Militia he had tacitly created and encouraged to grow as a nationalist, populist militant counterweight to the KKK in his own state to the Army as a national organization. By 1933, they had 50,000 trained and armed members nationwide. Long worked against the ongoing Depression through massive investment in infrastructure and industry- one of these sectors being the arms industry necessary both to arm Long's internal Militia and the newly-expanded US armed forces. Brutal experience fighting Standard Oil and the KKK in Louisiana led him to use extralegal means to suppress his political opponents- everything from slander to physical intimidation. Long's active support of the repeal of Prohibition kept his popularity with the lower classes high.
But after his practically undisputed re-election in 1936 (his opponents being either dead, in hiding, or members of his own party) Long needed a new opponent; big business had been tied up in his national infrastructure programs, and although the Depression hadn't exactly been beaten it had been pushed out of the collective consciousness sufficiently that it no longer served his political purposes. On the 17th of January, 1937, in conference with the Chiefs of Staff of the military he reviewed several of the plans of prior administrations, including the rainbow plans. It is a testament to his political capabilities that he managed to make an almost unnoticed U-turn on his formerly isolationist policies, beginning an almost silent national propaganda campaign in favor of having America look outward, towards its "Manifest Destiny."
America, it seemed, was coming to the world at large.
This is why when World War Two began, The Kingfish eagerly awaited a chance to jump in. His chance came in 1941 when the Japanese struck at Pearl Habour and devastated the Pacific Fleet. Having already built up forces, Long immediately returned fire at the Japanese, sparking American entry.
( Wars and Stuff )
The end of the war catapulted America into her position as a major power, but it also exposed the cracks in Longs regime. Years of bullying and bribery caught up to Long, ending in his impeachment in 1947. Harry Truman, handed the reins of an America in the middle of an economic boom and flying high from a victory against Japan, has been soft so far in his dealings, onto expanding the social safety net, increasing healthcare and furthering Long's saner goals.
Population of entire nation: 156,370,000
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