This coalition agreement has been dissolved.  The IDT will not have a place in Government in the upcoming term.  S:reu Malt will still hopefully assist us with language matters, but given our concerns about his views and certainty about his erratic choices, we have opted not to put him in a position of authority.

The Progressive Alliance wants to work with everybody, even when our views differ, but sometimes the choices people make are a harsh limit on the extent to which we're able to welcome their contributions.

We are still open to a confidence and supply agreement which does not grant S:reu Malt any authority or discretion, but a vote is currently ongoing and no decision has been made.

Remember, Progressives, there's a few days remaining on the vote to determine which path we take forward as a party!

We've talked privately, and I've told you that we don't traffic in racism around here.  It's universally condemned and unequivocally shunned.  I'm hoping that you were hasty before, and that this recent controversy reflects this haste and your youth.  I think your resolution to back off, quiet down, and spend some time learning is a smart one.  This is a good first step.

My fellow Talossans,

It has been apparent that my views have caused a stir in the political sphere of this nation, and I didn't expect my views to be that much of an impact on people. Turns out I was wrong. And the catalyst of this is when I admitted to liking Nicholas J. Fuentes, a Gen Z pundit who has faced backlash for his racist and misogynistic comments. I started watching him mainly because I saw snippets of his show on Instagram, and I wanted to find out who this Nick Fuentes guy really was. I was in for a rude awakening. When I listened to his statements, I started to regret finding out this guy even existed. It caused me to lose my good name in the Kingdom, and I had to really reconsider my philosophy.

It is for this reason that I am writing this post to say that I am sorry for following a man who promoted ethnic supremacy and hate. I have never espoused this belief, and I will never espouse it. It would go against my faith, and against my neighbours (you Talossans). I do read the Bible, but I took most of it for granted until recently. I'm kinda glad this happened, because then I wouldn't have received my much-needed condemnation. I hope we can come to terms one day, and if not, that's fine too. At least you know that I regret it all.

Thank you.

- MM

(Square brackets are my additions or places I skipped.)

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"An assumption, or a call to wake up?"

"Talossan brothers:

"I am writing this to clarify my position when I called myself the 'Talossan Nick Fuentes'. In no way do I support or advocate fascism or any ideology that promotes racial supremacism. I will say that I haven't listened to Nick [first-name basis, eh?] in some time. My mental health has improved without him in my life.

"I love everyone. God loves everyone, and therefore I love everyone [someone hasn't read the Bible, I guess]. [Bible stuff.] If I were a Nazi or a fascist, I would be a hypocrite and a liar [lol]. When I became a citizen, I was a newcomer (I concede that I still am). I was too quick with my beliefs, until someone wise told me that great things take time.

"Talossans, I'm sorry that I was a failure for you. Henceforth, I swear to be [Bible stuff]. If I cannot be forgiven, I'll understand completely."

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I'd love to correct the original Talossan, but I don't really want to attach my name to this text.

Fratreux Talossaes:

Scrïu acest clarificar va posiziun quand éu me nomineveu el "Niclau Funtagnhăs Talossan". In AUCÜN vej espunéu o advocatzéu per el fascismeu o ingen ideoloxhà qe promota el supremaçal raçal. Zirarhéu qe non ausculteveu à Niclau per quálsevol temp. Va santéu mental miglhoriçeva sanc o in va vidă.

Améu TOCT. Dïeu ama toct, es per această raziun améu toct. "Aglhorc o formeva crastiun in sieu propeu imatx, in el imatx da Díeu o lo formeva..." Schi füt ün Natzi o fascist, estadréu ün simuladeir es ün minteir. Quand zeveneveu ün citaxhien, füt ün aðvaintour (cunceßarhéu q'éu adüc sint). Füt tro lainteu cün va cresençăs, txusca quálseviens q'isch saxheu zireva àð éu qe las cosăs grülts preindent temp.

Talossaes, va c'hupă q'éu füt ün feblar por voi. D'acest temp, xhuréu estar "velotsch auscultar es plain zirar" (Txec 1:19). Schi éu non put estar perzonat, cumprenchéu complätsmint.

Meirci es adéu.

-MM

Don't anybody let it be forgotten how he sees himself.

A few other options have been raised as part of a broader Democracy Agenda. Here are some I'd like to throw in the pot:

• Water down the Royal veto. You guys know that I love His Maj, despite my republicanism, and I trust him to use his veto wisely. On principle, though, I still don't think it should exist. If I had my way, I'd reduce the Royal veto to the discretion to refer a bill to the CpI for an opinion on its Organicity, for ordinary legislation; and nothing for OrgLaw amendments (in the latter case, the people's vote in referendum should be the only veto).
• Repeal of Organic Law XII.4: "Proposed changes to this Organic Law that affect the representation of a province in the Senäts, or of the territory or equal sovereignty of a province, shall not take effect unless approved by a majority of participating voters in that province." There is already a provision that messing with the Senäts requires a 2/3 majority in the Senäts. This provision requires near-total unanimity in the whole nation to make any changes to the provincial basis of Senäts election. That's more than it would require to fully depower that body. Anti-democracy in action, and unjustifiable on its merits. At least fold this provision into XII.1 so the threshold is the same. OR: perhaps you could just put "the equal representation"?

He looks like he was very loved, we will miss you Prince Oreo

I would also like to update everyone that one of three commissioners has gotten back to me with nothing to report regarding suspicions or irregularities. Hopefully I will also hear back from the other two and wrap up soon.