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May I begin by saying I'll keep this a bit more brief than my remarks to close our last Convention -- relevant though many of those remarks still are.

Our Union's convention has certainly been a productive one. While certainly not as much of a whirlwind of activity as our inaugural convention, I think it's fair to say this one has shown itself as more impactful. We have officially laid our party's foundation as the Party of Talossan Democracy. We have emphatically declared ourselves to be the Party Against Unrepentant Sexual Harassment (especially when the perpetrator of said sexual harassment dismisses descriptions of his misdeeds as "contrivances"). We have shown the Talossan people both what we are for, and what we are against, and I would think it safe to say both sets of views are ones the majority will find themselves agreeing with when they hear it straight from us, as opposed to hearing it from those who have a track record of misquoting us.

As our Convention ends, Talossa can now begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. This Cosă term and its government are passing their halfway mark, and before long campaign season will be well and truly upon us. As Miestră has pointed out, a platform built on long-overdue reform is a very good thing to have, but given the nature of Talossan politics, it may not necessarily have folks lining up at the polling booth when the time comes. As a result, I think it wise for us to broaden our approach just a little bit. The next election will not just be about how big people think the Cosă should be, or what they think about the Senäts' role in Talossa. It ought to be an election about the direction Talossa will take in the future. It ought to be an election about principles.

Our principles, as it happens, are rather straightforward:

• Representative democracy is a good thing for Talossa.
• On that note, increasing the power of the electorate is also a good thing, including at the expense of party bosses.
• Political debate is healthy for Talossa, so long as it is kept polite. It's okay to think that things aren't working as well as they could. Parties that want to stifle talk of change should be viewed with suspicion.
• As much as Talossa should be fun and a little tongue-in-cheek, our political institutions should be sized appropriately for the country, instead of being farcically large.
• Immigration drives are all well and good; retention is what builds a stronger Talossa for the future. We should be trying to recruit from communities that would be interested in what we have to offer, including political simulationists.
• The government should not effectively consist of a single, clearly overworked person.
• Government busywork is not activity, but a veneer of activity over a crumbling foundation. The nation deserves something more substantial.
• Wronging your fellow citizen -- especially when sexually harassing them, but really generally -- ought to come with an apology.
• Doubling down on wronging someone and being not just unrepentant, but combatively so, should earn some ostracism until your antisocial ways are mended. What it should not earn are government jobs.

Over this term, we've reinforced our role as Talossa's Party of Principle. We've secured our role as Talossa's Party of Democracy. Later this summer, with your help and a solid campaign, we'll earn back our role as Talossa's Party of Leadership. I am humbled to be nominated to stand at the front of this group again. I'm proud of our team. I'm once again hopeful for Talossa's future. Thank you.

Yours in Liberty, Democracy, and Progress,

Mic'haglh

Vivadra Talossa Democrätic!

(This Convention is hereby adjourned.)

That was my thought as well. It's good that we draw a bright line.

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A touch of some Talossanity would be something I'd say.

yep there will at least be a flag or crest somewhere on the craft!

If you will appear in a Talossan vehicular device it's only right to also have these on it!



Yes, I've just made yet another new design and hopefully it will stay as this.

Wish I could help you, but I'm orthodox :P


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It strikes me that - of all the votes before this Convention - this motion got the highest turnout. Certainly shows the depth of feeling of ordinary Talossans.

All good suggestions! I would also like a Maltese cross (since that's what my surname means). BTW, Ardpresteir, how's my design coming along?


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I'm being chrismated (received into the Orthodox Church) on Holy Saturday, 11 April. I feel blessed to have it before Pascha!

Btw happy Donkey Day @Duke John


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With three votes in favor, none opposed, and no abstentions, the motion passes.

With five votes in favor, none opposed, and no abstentions, the motion passes.

With three votes in favor, none opposed, and no abstentions, the outgoing Comità has been re-elected.