17 March 2036
First Confederate Executive wants to rule like a "Vanavoian God"
McFreedomstan Acting CEO, Gilbert Weinberg
Following a very eventful 2 days that led to the first reforms to the Articles of Confederation, an executive branch of government was created (among other new institutions). Led by H&R Bloc Director and former Exxon CFO, Gilbert Weinberg, the Confederacy has seen a shift in its internal and foreign policy. Having the ability to directly deal with foreign nations without requiring lengthy Board discussion, it is important that citizens and the world at large have an idea of the man in office.
Gilbert Weinberg is an NGU ex-pat who was hired by the Exxon corporation for his expertise as a financial VP in the oil industry. After working for the Exxon Corporation for five years, he moved to the Borneo wealth hub of Beaufort were he served as a financial advisor for regional government. His peers described him a "tight mouthed" and "ambitious". Weinberg befriended the President of H&R Bloc, Assan Goldstein, during his time as an advisor. President Goldstein had hit his term limit and wanted Weinberg to succeed him in order to preserve the intricate network of inter-factional treaties that allowed the H&R Bloc to wield disproportionately large amounts of power. With Goldstein's backing, Weinberg won the Directorial Election. He has served as the H&R Bloc Director for 3 years and pursued power for his faction via aggressive and covert tactics.
Shortly after being assigned as the temporary CEO of the Confederacy, Weinberg stated that he wanted to rule the nation like a "Vanavoian God". Historically this has referred to a leader that acts decisively while providing the public minimal information. Some may see this as smart as it protects national secrets, while others argue that they have a right to know what they're paying their leadership to do. As per the new Article (XIV), the CEO can be impeached should a 60% shareholder vote pass, or a 70% popular vote. Should things go south, you should know that you have the power to both demand impeachment from your factional government and to vote directly in Confederate ballots for impeachment. For now we should remain optimistic for the future and hope that Executive Weinberg steers our nation towards prosperity.