2021 Ohkhoskalite Presidential Election

[Hopal]

The Arvan officials suddenly realise that the debate failed to air. They suggest that the debate is held on Saturday 17th April. Beckham Reynders is still willing to moderate.

Do the candidates and Corrish officials agree?

(OOC: I was thinking that candidates and moderators type their speech whenever they are online. I think it would be better than trying to find a time when we can all be online as that may be difficult.)

OOC: I think that works.

[Dalmannia]

The Arvan officials suddenly realise that the debate failed to air. They suggest that the debate is held on Saturday 17th April. Beckham Reynders is still willing to moderate.

Do the candidates and Corrish officials agree?

(OOC: I was thinking that candidates and moderators type their speech whenever they are online. I think it would be better than trying to find a time when we can all be online as that may be difficult.)

The Turgenova campaign agrees, but is disappointed that the debate didn’t happen since the Cornish officials were no-shows. “What if they don’t show up a second time? Will the debate still go on?”

(OOC: Yeah, that sounds best. The window for all of us on at once probably leaves a tiny sliver of time for it to occur)

[Arvan Irawer]

[TV channel title song plays]

Beckham Reynders: "Hello and welcome to the 2021 Ohkhoskalite Presidential Elections. I am your moderator and host for the first half of the debate, Beckham Reynders. I am an impartial journalist from 'Arvan News Network'.

There is currently a poll being held for initial support. From time of recording the results are: Daria Volegov of the Ohkhoskalite Unification Party - 32%, Emiko Turgenova of the Democratic-Republican Union of Ohkhos - 29% and Alwyn Schlebusch of the National Party - 39%. As you can see it is very close. Will those results change after tonight?

For the first half of this debate the candidates will be debating the following topics:

• The Economy
  and
• Social Care

There will also be two questions:

• Nationalism or Globalism?
  and
• Defence spending, worth it?

I would like to remind candidates that there is a two minute speaking limit (OOC: ~260 words) and request that all remain civil.

With that out of the way, I would like to invite Daria Volegov to begin debating the first topic: The Economy."

(OOC: You can debate, once Hopal has finished Dalmannia can go and then UAC. Just debate the first topic, i.e. two or three speeches, then I will start the second topic. I made the topics intentionally vague to leave as much room as possible for debate.

To Corrington: I was thinking the last topic/question could be reunification, but you don't have to do that.)

[Hopal]

[TV channel title song plays]

Beckham Reynders: "Hello and welcome to the 2021 Ohkhoskalite Presidential Elections. I am your moderator and host for the first half of the debate, Beckham Reynders. I am an impartial journalist from 'Arvan News Network'.

There is currently a poll being held for initial support. From time of recording the results are: Daria Volegov of the Ohkhoskalite Unification Party - 32%, Emiko Turgenova of the Democratic-Republican Union of Ohkhos - 29% and Alwyn Schlebusch of the National Party - 39%. As you can see it is very close. Will those results change after tonight?

For the first half of this debate the candidates will be debating the following topics:

• The Economy
  and
• Social Care

There will also be two questions:

• Nationalism or Globalism?
  and
• Defence spending, worth it?

I would like to remind candidates that there is a two minute speaking limit (OOC: ~260 words) and request that all remain civil.

With that out of the way, I would like to invite Daria Volegov to begin debating the first topic: The Economy."

(OOC: You can debate, once Hopal has finished Dalmannia can go and then UAC. Just debate the first topic, i.e. two or three speeches, then I will start the second topic. I made the topics intentionally vague to leave as much room as possible for debate.

To Corrington: I was thinking the last topic/question could be reunification, but you don't have to do that.)

"Thank you Mr. Reynders, the candidates for attending, and for all those listening. I am of the belief that we need to be unified, we are stronger together, that we can learn off of each other and help each other. We need to be unified, we must rebuild together, rebuild our nation, as one nation. We need to establish a national currency, an Ohkhoskalite currency that all can use, it'll streamline commerce and make it less confusing for merchants and businesses doing inter-regional commerce. It'll present the world with a distinct Ohkhoskalite currency representative of who we are. I worked my life on a farm my husband and I owned and I believe that individuals should be able to do their commerce without confusion, and should be able to build a life they are satisfied with."

[Arvan Irawer]

"Thank you Mr. Reynders, the candidates for attending, and for all those listening. I am of the belief that we need to be unified, we are stronger together, that we can learn off of each other and help each other. We need to be unified, we must rebuild together, rebuild our nation, as one nation. We need to establish a national currency, an Ohkhoskalite currency that all can use, it'll streamline commerce and make it less confusing for merchants and businesses doing inter-regional commerce. It'll present the world with a distinct Ohkhoskalite currency representative of who we are. I worked my life on a farm my husband and I owned and I believe that individuals should be able to do their commerce without confusion, and should be able to build a life they are satisfied with."

"Thank you Ms Volegov. I now invite Emiko Turgenova to speak about their economic beliefs."

[Dalmannia]

"Thank you Mr. Reynders, the candidates for attending, and for all those listening. I am of the belief that we need to be unified, we are stronger together, that we can learn off of each other and help each other. We need to be unified, we must rebuild together, rebuild our nation, as one nation. We need to establish a national currency, an Ohkhoskalite currency that all can use, it'll streamline commerce and make it less confusing for merchants and businesses doing inter-regional commerce. It'll present the world with a distinct Ohkhoskalite currency representative of who we are. I worked my life on a farm my husband and I owned and I believe that individuals should be able to do their commerce without confusion, and should be able to build a life they are satisfied with."

"Thank you Ms Volegov. I now invite Emiko Turgenova to speak about their economic beliefs."

“Thank you, Mr. Reynders. Only four months ago, the fighting in the Ohkhoskalite Civil War ended. Even so, we are a country in need of recovery and reconstruction. Many cities such as Yurminsk or Ossnjâk remain in rubble, and the economy is off to a very slow start. I agree with Mrs. Volegov that we need an Okhotskian currency—I say ‘Okhotsk’ in support of returning this country to its true and ancestral name—but further I’d propose that we establish a Central Okhostk Bank to manage this currency. This would be an immediate priority of my administration. Following the establishment of this new currency—the Okho—I would prioritize free trade with other well developed countries and regional powers to catalyze Okhostkian economic recovery. I will acquire loans and development grants from the IMF and regional allies to stimulate our businesses and fund my plans for bringing back more resilient infrastructure and supporting the populace with general welfare.”

“My bold initiatives aim to rebuild Okhostkian people, which will in turn rebuild our economy. My administration will fund housebuilding programs—particularly war victims in devastated cities—encourage employer-funded child allowances for families with three or more children, introduce pension programs for industrial and agricultural workers, maternity leave laws for working mothers, implement a minimum income for those not adequately catered for by social insurance, and finally create thousands-to-millions of jobs in the oil industry by opening up Sakhalin’s oil fields to new Okhostkian businesses. I promise that under my leadership, Okhotsk will form a robust and stable foundation for future economic growth so that future generations of Okhostkians can enjoy a life free of our current strife.”

[Dalmannia]

(OOC: UAC telegrammed me that Schlebusch has opted out of the debate due to his failing health. I can supply a screenshot of the telegram for confirmation if needed, but this looks like it’ll just be between Volegov and Turgenova)

[Arvan Irawer]

(OOC: UAC telegrammed me that Schlebusch has opted out of the debate due to his failing health. I can supply a screenshot of the telegram for confirmation if needed, but this looks like it’ll just be between Volegov and Turgenova)

(OOC: I trust you. we will carry on.)

Beckham Reynders listens to her ear piece and says:
"I have been told that Alwyn Schlebusch of the National Party has dropped out due to their escalating health conditions.

Thank you Ms Turgenova, for your statement. We shall now start our second topic, Social Care. Would Ms Volegov please speak."

[Hopal]

(OOC: UAC telegrammed me that Schlebusch has opted out of the debate due to his failing health. I can supply a screenshot of the telegram for confirmation if needed, but this looks like it’ll just be between Volegov and Turgenova)

(OOC: I trust you. we will carry on.)

Beckham Reynders listens to her ear piece and says:
"I have been told that Alwyn Schlebusch of the National Party has dropped out due to their escalating health conditions.

Thank you Ms Turgenova, for your statement. We shall now start our second topic, Social Care. Would Ms Volegov please speak."

"Well thank you. Let me just say in order to take care of the collective we need to take care of the individual, we need to protect them from unnecessary harm that may have them end up in the social care system. I know from personal experience being abused and assaulted by the soldiers of the Pozanskie government....I ended up in need of social care and I traveled far to get it. I will touch on that in a moment. But onto my earlier point, we need a structure and system of laws that ensures that the assault in the first place did not take place. We need a bill of rights, a constitution, that guarantees certain rights and protections to the people. That ensures that a takeover of government like the one done by Pozanskie does not take place again. That ensures that these kinds of assaults and abuses especially those done by the military and those sworn to protect, that those instances are punished. As President I will call for a constitutional convention to draft a constitution and bill of rights that will protect our system and protect our people. I will sign into law bills that protect the vulnerable against the powerful. I will draft bills that will extend supports and therapy to those victims of our previous government and to all those who are still victims.

Now I said that I would touch on needed to travel for care, as president I will create a strong and unified social care network and system. I will ensure all citizens have easy access to social care, be that therapy or medical attention. I will fund a sweeping infrastructure program building roads, hospitals, public transit, and all the rest across this country so that the people of this country can travel throughout and will have access to what they need. No one will have to travel and struggle far and wide to access social care as I did. But we must be unified in order to make this a reality, we cannot be split into different sections each with different systems and rules within those systems. It will make it harder to unify those systems and if more confusing for people if we don't. If we want to unify, our best opportunity would be now. We need build a new country together, but only if we choose."

[Arvan Irawer]

"Well thank you. Let me just say in order to take care of the collective we need to take care of the individual, we need to protect them from unnecessary harm that may have them end up in the social care system. I know from personal experience being abused and assaulted by the soldiers of the Pozanskie government....I ended up in need of social care and I traveled far to get it. I will touch on that in a moment. But onto my earlier point, we need a structure and system of laws that ensures that the assault in the first place did not take place. We need a bill of rights, a constitution, that guarantees certain rights and protections to the people. That ensures that a takeover of government like the one done by Pozanskie does not take place again. That ensures that these kinds of assaults and abuses especially those done by the military and those sworn to protect, that those instances are punished. As President I will call for a constitutional convention to draft a constitution and bill of rights that will protect our system and protect our people. I will sign into law bills that protect the vulnerable against the powerful. I will draft bills that will extend supports and therapy to those victims of our previous government and to all those who are still victims.

Now I said that I would touch on needed to travel for care, as president I will create a strong and unified social care network and system. I will ensure all citizens have easy access to social care, be that therapy or medical attention. I will fund a sweeping infrastructure program building roads, hospitals, public transit, and all the rest across this country so that the people of this country can travel throughout and will have access to what they need. No one will have to travel and struggle far and wide to access social care as I did. But we must be unified in order to make this a reality, we cannot be split into different sections each with different systems and rules within those systems. It will make it harder to unify those systems and if more confusing for people if we don't. If we want to unify, our best opportunity would be now. We need build a new country together, but only if we choose."

"Thank you. If Ms Turgenova would like to speak they may do so now."

[Dalmannia]

“The most effective means of caring for our citizenry is to allow them to achieve socioeconomic independence. While I assist war victims, rebuild damaged infrastructure and institute a pension program for our retired workers, I will focus vigilantly on increasing the welfare-to-work resources available for Okhotskian families. Instead of building civilian dependence upon expensive welfare, I will help Okhotskians to find work, encouraging our country’s unemployed to participate in well-paying government jobs and the sweeping infrastructure projects needed to rebuild our land. Further, I will work with our economists and with you the people to discern an appropriate minimum income for those not adequately catered for by social insurance—a safety net our citizens can bounce back on, which is sufficient but is not so supple that it discourages work.”

“The future of Okhotsk lies in a resilient and hard-working population, well-provided for by an efficient national government and a well-trimmed bureaucracy. This is a vision which I feel is representative of most of our citizens beliefs. The conservatives whom believe in personal responsibility and fiscal efficiency whom may feel disenfranchised by the pulling out of Alwyn Schlebusch from this race, the liberals who want adequate provisions of general welfare for our citizenry and especially the moderates who seek an effective and uniting middle path will all see glimmers of their own views in my social policy. It was sharp partisanship and the nullification of opposing views which drove this country to civil war. Under the Turgenova Administration, I promise that no citizen will go unrepresented and no idea will go unheard.”

[Dalmannia]

"Well thank you. Let me just say in order to take care of the collective we need to take care of the individual, we need to protect them from unnecessary harm that may have them end up in the social care system. I know from personal experience being abused and assaulted by the soldiers of the Pozanskie government....I ended up in need of social care and I traveled far to get it. I will touch on that in a moment. But onto my earlier point, we need a structure and system of laws that ensures that the assault in the first place did not take place. We need a bill of rights, a constitution, that guarantees certain rights and protections to the people. That ensures that a takeover of government like the one done by Pozanskie does not take place again. That ensures that these kinds of assaults and abuses especially those done by the military and those sworn to protect, that those instances are punished. As President I will call for a constitutional convention to draft a constitution and bill of rights that will protect our system and protect our people. I will sign into law bills that protect the vulnerable against the powerful. I will draft bills that will extend supports and therapy to those victims of our previous government and to all those who are still victims.

Now I said that I would touch on needed to travel for care, as president I will create a strong and unified social care network and system. I will ensure all citizens have easy access to social care, be that therapy or medical attention. I will fund a sweeping infrastructure program building roads, hospitals, public transit, and all the rest across this country so that the people of this country can travel throughout and will have access to what they need. No one will have to travel and struggle far and wide to access social care as I did. But we must be unified in order to make this a reality, we cannot be split into different sections each with different systems and rules within those systems. It will make it harder to unify those systems and if more confusing for people if we don't. If we want to unify, our best opportunity would be now. We need build a new country together, but only if we choose."

"Thank you. If Ms Turgenova would like to speak they may do so now."

At Miss Turgenova’s silent signal, one of her campaign staffers approaches a member of the ICDN event staff to politely point out that while a few extra seconds to wrap up her thoughts are understandable, Mrs. Volegov spoke for over a half a minute over her allotted time on the Social Care subject, and that further breaches of the debate rules which both candidates agreed to should be pointed out and penalized.

[Arvan Irawer]

At Miss Turgenova’s silent signal, one of her campaign staffers approaches a member of the ICDN event staff to politely point out that while a few extra seconds to wrap up her thoughts are understandable, Mrs. Volegov spoke for over a half a minute over her allotted time on the Social Care subject, and that further breaches of the debate rules which both candidates agreed to should be pointed out and penalized.

The staffer approached contacts Beckham Reynders to tell her of the infraction

"I would like to thank the Turgenova campaign for alerting us to Ms Volegov infraction. To be clear for viewers, Ms Volegov spoke for around half a minute longer than the rules allow. We shall decrease Ms Volegov next speaking time from two minutes to one minute and a half. (OOC: ~195 words) If candidates have no further queies, I invite Ms Turgenova to continue with her speech."

(OOC: We didn't discuss consequences, so I will go with this. If anyone thinks this is unfair please say so.)

[Dalmannia]

At Miss Turgenova’s silent signal, one of her campaign staffers approaches a member of the ICDN event staff to politely point out that while a few extra seconds to wrap up her thoughts are understandable, Mrs. Volegov spoke for over a half a minute over her allotted time on the Social Care subject, and that further breaches of the debate rules which both candidates agreed to should be pointed out and penalized.

The staffer approached contacts Beckham Reynders to tell her of the infraction

"I would like to thank the Turgenova campaign for alerting us to Ms Volegov infraction. To be clear for viewers, Ms Volegov spoke for around half a minute longer than the rules allow. We shall decrease Ms Volegov next speaking time from two minutes to one minute and a half. (OOC: ~195 words) If candidates have no further queies, I invite Ms Turgenova to continue with her speech."

(OOC: We didn't discuss consequences, so I will go with this. If anyone thinks this is unfair please say so.)

“Thank you, Mr. Reynders, but I believe my time is up now as well. It is Ms. Volegov’s turn to answer whatever your next question is.”, Turgenova politely said.

[Arvan Irawer]

“Thank you, Mr. Reynders, but I believe my time is up now as well. It is Ms. Volegov’s turn to answer whatever your next question is.”, Turgenova politely said.

"You are right, I am sorry but I seem to have been caught up in the speech timings that I forget you spoke." He says jokingly "We now move onto our questions, the first of which is 'Nationalism or Globalism?'. I invite Ms Volegov to speak."

[Hopal]

“Thank you, Mr. Reynders, but I believe my time is up now as well. It is Ms. Volegov’s turn to answer whatever your next question is.”, Turgenova politely said.

"You are right, I am sorry but I seem to have been caught up in the speech timings that I forget you spoke." He says jokingly "We now move onto our questions, the first of which is 'Nationalism or Globalism?'. I invite Ms Volegov to speak."

"My first priority as President will be to unify Ohkhos. We must not be divided by arbitrary borders, we are a people united by history and culture. We must move forward together, we will help each other, learn from each other. The best time to unify is now, we cannot afford to develop different systems, and different economies, and countries. If we wait for unification, it will just make unification harder. We can unite now, and we can build back better together. But at the same time we cannot be stuck in our own sense of nationalism and national pride. We must reach out and work with our allies, our liberators. I will encourage foreign trade just as much as internal commerce. We can do both, and we can build a rich economy. We can open foreign markets for our people, while at the same time building our own. We must work with our allies who have given so much for us, but we cannot afford to governed by them.

[Corrington]

Mrs. Fairdaney, the Corrish moderator arrives quietly.

OOC- Dalmania replies to Reynder prompt next.

[Arvan Irawer]

"My first priority as President will be to unify Ohkhos. We must not be divided by arbitrary borders, we are a people united by history and culture. We must move forward together, we will help each other, learn from each other. The best time to unify is now, we cannot afford to develop different systems, and different economies, and countries. If we wait for unification, it will just make unification harder. We can unite now, and we can build back better together. But at the same time we cannot be stuck in our own sense of nationalism and national pride. We must reach out and work with our allies, our liberators. I will encourage foreign trade just as much as internal commerce. We can do both, and we can build a rich economy. We can open foreign markets for our people, while at the same time building our own. We must work with our allies who have given so much for us, but we cannot afford to governed by them.

"Thank you, if Ms Turgenova wishes to speak they may do so now."

[Dalmannia]

“If the voters should take away anything from this night, it is that a Turgenova Administration will be unapologetically nationalist. Every action I take as President will be in the best interest of our country. My goal for my first term would be to rebuild Okhotsk and bring it back to its prior potential and prestige. If I were to enjoy a second term, I would only further solidify our country’s capabilities through the economic and social initiatives I described earlier. I also want my fellow countrymen and countrywomen to know that nationalism and globalism are not exclusive to one another. As President, my approach would be best described as ‘Nationalist Globalism’, or international relations made with the best interests of our country being prioritized. I believe that globalism is the key to our expansion and maturation into becoming a superpower. Through trade, and through continuing military agreements with our allies, and through utilizing our oil reserves in Sakhalin and establishing diplomatic and trade agreements which will undoubtedly favor Okhotsk, we can expand our influence in this corner of the world and become a key player on the world stage.”

“I also want to promise our people that my brand of nationalism will not be confrontational or hawkish in regard to war. My nationalism is characterized by an immense pride for my country; patriotism. I believe that we have the power to be one of the greatest countries on the face of the earth, and I will never shy away from the fact that I believe that. I will establish multiple annual holidays and celebrations centered around national heritage, as well as pride towards our vigilant population to showcase this beautiful national pride several times a year. I am open to suggestions from our populace to determine these holidays, so I’ll briefly self-promote my campaign’s website, which has a survey where you may submit any of your holiday ideas. That would be www.emikoturgenova.okh. Thank you, I now yield my time to you, Mr. Reynders.”

[Arvan Irawer]

“If the voters should take away anything from this night, it is that a Turgenova Administration will be unapologetically nationalist. Every action I take as President will be in the best interest of our country. My goal for my first term would be to rebuild Okhotsk and bring it back to its prior potential and prestige. If I were to enjoy a second term, I would only further solidify our country’s capabilities through the economic and social initiatives I described earlier. I also want my fellow countrymen and countrywomen to know that nationalism and globalism are not exclusive to one another. As President, my approach would be best described as ‘Nationalist Globalism’, or international relations made with the best interests of our country being prioritized. I believe that globalism is the key to our expansion and maturation into becoming a superpower. Through trade, and through continuing military agreements with our allies, and through utilizing our oil reserves in Sakhalin and establishing diplomatic and trade agreements which will undoubtedly favor Okhotsk, we can expand our influence in this corner of the world and become a key player on the world stage.”

“I also want to promise our people that my brand of nationalism will not be confrontational or hawkish in regard to war. My nationalism is characterized by an immense pride for my country; patriotism. I believe that we have the power to be one of the greatest countries on the face of the earth, and I will never shy away from the fact that I believe that. I will establish multiple annual holidays and celebrations centered around national heritage, as well as pride towards our vigilant population to showcase this beautiful national pride several times a year. I am open to suggestions from our populace to determine these holidays, so I’ll briefly self-promote my campaign’s website, which has a survey where you may submit any of your holiday ideas. That would be www.emikoturgenova.okh. Thank you, I now yield my time to you, Mr. Reynders.”

"Thank you Ms Turgenova. However, I have been told that your speech is over the limit by around thirty five seconds. Therefore, Ms Turgenova, you will receive the same penalty as Ms Volegov. That is a thirty second deduction fro your speaking time. (OOC: now ~195 words).
With both speeches complete, we move on to our second question, and final topic: 'Defence spending, worth it?'.
Ms Volegov..."

(OOC: the 260 word limit seems a bit short. Shall we extend it to 325, around two and a half minutes? If so we can just ignore previous infractions and pretend that it was like that from the start.)

[Hopal]

“If the voters should take away anything from this night, it is that a Turgenova Administration will be unapologetically nationalist. Every action I take as President will be in the best interest of our country. My goal for my first term would be to rebuild Okhotsk and bring it back to its prior potential and prestige. If I were to enjoy a second term, I would only further solidify our country’s capabilities through the economic and social initiatives I described earlier. I also want my fellow countrymen and countrywomen to know that nationalism and globalism are not exclusive to one another. As President, my approach would be best described as ‘Nationalist Globalism’, or international relations made with the best interests of our country being prioritized. I believe that globalism is the key to our expansion and maturation into becoming a superpower. Through trade, and through continuing military agreements with our allies, and through utilizing our oil reserves in Sakhalin and establishing diplomatic and trade agreements which will undoubtedly favor Okhotsk, we can expand our influence in this corner of the world and become a key player on the world stage.”

“I also want to promise our people that my brand of nationalism will not be confrontational or hawkish in regard to war. My nationalism is characterized by an immense pride for my country; patriotism. I believe that we have the power to be one of the greatest countries on the face of the earth, and I will never shy away from the fact that I believe that. I will establish multiple annual holidays and celebrations centered around national heritage, as well as pride towards our vigilant population to showcase this beautiful national pride several times a year. I am open to suggestions from our populace to determine these holidays, so I’ll briefly self-promote my campaign’s website, which has a survey where you may submit any of your holiday ideas. That would be www.emikoturgenova.okh. Thank you, I now yield my time to you, Mr. Reynders.”

"Thank you Ms Turgenova. However, I have been told that your speech is over the limit by around thirty five seconds. Therefore, Ms Turgenova, you will receive the same penalty as Ms Volegov. That is a thirty second deduction fro your speaking time. (OOC: now ~195 words).
With both speeches complete, we move on to our second question, and final topic: 'Defence spending, worth it?'.
Ms Volegov..."

(OOC: the 260 word limit seems a bit short. Shall we extend it to 325, around two and a half minutes? If so we can just ignore previous infractions and pretend that it was like that from the start.)

"My second priority as President, after unifying this nation will be to rebuild our nation after the perils and destruction of our recent civil war. As president I will devote all of the resources necessary to rebuild this nation, not just to the way it was before the war. But to rebuild this nation back better, to build more modern and a more connected Ohkhos. I do not think that we should devote all of our resources to building a large military, when we have a nation that has been destructed. When we have people that don't have homes, that have had their livelihoods destroyed. We must devote ourselves rebuilding this nation, to building a better nation. That being said coming out of the state of peril that we have been in, with a peace that is not quite peaceful, with the fear that still lingers, and with the organizations and ideas that sprung up during the last year. With what some might call a state of chaos I would support policing solutions, that would maintain the peace, that would bring stability to our nation, that would engage with the people of Ohkhos and protect them. This police would be integrated and work with a small volunteer military to protect our nation. I would work with our liberator and allies to build a comprehensive defence plan that would benefit Ohkhos and indeed all of our nations."

(OOC: Sure I'd be fine with extending the limit.)

[Arvan Irawer]

"My second priority as President, after unifying this nation will be to rebuild our nation after the perils and destruction of our recent civil war. As president I will devote all of the resources necessary to rebuild this nation, not just to the way it was before the war. But to rebuild this nation back better, to build more modern and a more connected Ohkhos. I do not think that we should devote all of our resources to building a large military, when we have a nation that has been destructed. When we have people that don't have homes, that have had their livelihoods destroyed. We must devote ourselves rebuilding this nation, to building a better nation. That being said coming out of the state of peril that we have been in, with a peace that is not quite peaceful, with the fear that still lingers, and with the organizations and ideas that sprung up during the last year. With what some might call a state of chaos I would support policing solutions, that would maintain the peace, that would bring stability to our nation, that would engage with the people of Ohkhos and protect them. This police would be integrated and work with a small volunteer military to protect our nation. I would work with our liberator and allies to build a comprehensive defence plan that would benefit Ohkhos and indeed all of our nations."

(OOC: Sure I'd be fine with extending the limit.)

"Very well. Ms Turgenova would you like to speak, with the shortened time of one and a half minutes."

[Dalmannia]

“Defense spending is absolutely worth it. We’re not even a year off of having won our liberation from Pozanskie or the myriad of fascist warlords who tried to pry our freedoms away from us, bombed our towns and slaughtered our innocent civilians. While some who served Pozanskie’s regime and fought in those insurgent militias have reformed themselves, I believe we must be much more cautious of such individuals. While the Akhenium Alliance’s military junta still protects us from outside threats, my administration will prioritize defense spending to investigate and combat domestic terrorism. We will also prioritize the training and re-establishment of our own military. Since Pozanskie’s government crumbled, we have been without a national standing army. I don’t think that’s acceptable. If we are ever to be weaned off the support of the Akhenium Alliance, we need to establish our own military and training to create an up-to-par defense department. Our independence depends on it.”

(OOC: I’d be fine increasing the limit too)

[Corrington]

“Thank you, Miss Turgenova. Good evening Ohkhos, I am Felicity Fairdaney from the Corrish Broadcasting Corporation, and I am here to moderate the remainder of the debate.

For the second half of this debate the candidates will be debating the following topics:

• Foreign Affairs
• Stabilizing and Reunifying Ohkhos

There will also be two questions:

• What experience qualifies you above your opponent for the presidency?
• Is there anything you would like to say to your opponent tonight?

I would like to remind candidates that there is a two and a half minute speaking limit (OOC: ~325 words) and request that all remain civil.

With that out of the way, I would like to invite Daria Volegov to begin debating the first topic: Foreign Affairs."

[Arvan Irawer]

Beckham Rynders and the other Arvan officials retreat to the back of the set.