Sent out: Aug 15, 2026, 5:36 PM TDT / 10:36 PM UTC
Submitted by: Breneir Tzaracomprada on behalf of the Independent Progressive
Count: 1 of 2 allowed after Balloting Day (next one: 22 Aug or later)

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Fellow Talossans,

As a founder of Talossan Progressivism and now as an Independent Progressive I am asking for your vote. After some wise encouragement from my husband to make a simple apology and allow the Greens to move on I have set out on an independent path. I wish the Greens great success, genuinely, and trust that the direction Crement will take the party will be one that allows for it to better contribute to the Kingdom.

For my part, in the next Cosa I will continue to propose legislation that makes the Talossan case for good in the world. That encourages a more peculiarly progressive take on Talossanity, and demonstrates that the character and behavior of others need not be cause for you to sink to their level. Recent events have reminded me that we can choose to be whatever we want and that a choice to be kind, empathetic, and patient has its own rewards. In the face of unkind words I choose kindness and courage. Courage is contagious. And I hope that spreads in the Kingdom ever farther.

As mentioned by the Secretary of State, you can vote in the one of the following ways:

• by using the electronic form on the Database: https://database.talossa.com/elections/august-2026-elections/vote/48e81f6b-a21f-475c-83ae-7e1446415569
• by posting on Wittenberg on the official polling place thread: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=5436
• by compiling the PDF ballot included with this message (either digitally or by printing and scanning) and sending it by email to this same address
• by compiling the PDF ballot included with this message and sending it by post (snail mail) - contact the Secretary of State for instructions

Breneir

No, it's not the same. In order to accommodate one complaint, we adjusted the wording slightly in one respect. A member of the civil service complained that it implied that the Government had actually done the work of getting the merchandise store back open. This seemed a fair complaint, so we changed the wording to reflect the Government's managerial role. We might have been the impetus, but it wasn't fair to imply we were the ones who updated the site.

Beyond that, I'm pretty happy with it, and I think it's reflective of our pretty dramatic successes this term and the good things we want to accomplish. Though we've gotten so much interest about the embassies that I'm going to try to get that process going now... It doesn't seem like there's any partisan disagreement with the idea and everyone is on board, so why wait?

(There was a very interesting debate on Discord about the ways in which we could maybe have in-person voting at future embassies, actually!)

I appreciate the kind thought, though, and I wish you guys good luck in the election :⁠-⁠)

Is the Chancery going to allow the Progressive Alliance to take back their latest mailer? It must have been an error that they sent out exactly the same text as their first one.

GROUP 1
6 - The Who - Baba O'Riley
4 - Muse - Uprising
3 - Foo Fighters - Everlong
2 - The Police - Message in a Bottle
1 - Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure

GROUP 2
6 - The Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the Devil
4 - Creedence Clearwater Revival - Have You Ever Seen the Rain
3 - The Beatles - Taxman
2 - Ludwig von Beethoven - Mondscheinsonate, 3rd movement
1 -Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound of Silence

GROUP 3
6 - Fleetwood Mac - The Chain
4 - Men At Work - Down Under
3 - The Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want
2 - Rammstein - Haifisch
1 - Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence

Green Party and Independent Progressive party registration fees received via Wise, transaction ending in ..3369

3,5 hours left!

A failed fact-check from the URL:

QuoteIn his introduction post, "Independent Progressive" Breneir Tzaracomprada claims to be "a founder of Talossan Progressivism". Unless S:reu Tzaracomprada is Danihel Laurier come back to us, we rate this claim false.

My Talossan middle name is indeed DanihelLaurier. So yes I am Danihel Laurier come back to you lol. More seriously though as a founder of Talossan progressivism I am proud to see it nearing twenty years of presence in the nation's politics.

As an independent Progressive I am excited to continue serving within this proud tradition. I appreciate any and all support from the voters.

Quote from: Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial, UrGP on August 15, 2026, 12:02:55 PMI've been showing the mail-in ballot around my groups of friends and they've all loved it so far. Great work as always, Lüc!

Well, they could cast one themselves (in 9 months most likely) if they applied for citizenship? 👀

Quote from: Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial, UrGP on August 15, 2026, 12:02:55 PMI've been showing the mail-in ballot around my groups of friends and they've all loved it so far. Great work as always, Lüc!

It's really amazing!

Quote from: xpb on August 14, 2026, 11:20:56 AMI am working with various entities to make sure that the registration funds are received.  Some are unable to use PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle as I have previously established, and I am trying to use other means.  Another possible way at all times is to issue a check or money order to The Kingdom of Talossa, PO Box 3037, High Mar Station, Boulder, Colorado 80307-3037 USA and send by postal mail.  The organization could issue an affidavit online that it has been mailed, and then I would complete the transaction upon arrival.

PayPal is still first preference.   Recently added Wise to Venmo, Zelle, and postal mail as an option