The South Pacific

For those who might wonder "just who is this guy?" you can learn more about my background here.

I got up this morning, started my daily routine, put on my headphones and left for my morning coffee. Usually, I take this time to make up my own anime characters and place then in pre-existing shows. This is what I usually do, but the only thing I could think of was my campaign. This is a big deal for me, not just as a citizen of TSP, but personally. My hands are shaking even as I type this out. Why you ask? Well, for me it's a bit like stage fright. I haven't addressed so many people (both physically and metaphorically) like this since my short time in college, but during my walk I came up with a few things.

Firstly, as Professor Henn pointed out, we are dangerously low on allies. This is not a good place for TSP to be. We need more allies, that much is true, not just for military reasons, but cultural as well. Furthermore, we need to readdress some of our current allies.

The Past

I'd like to start off by addressing the termination of the TNI treaty. This wasn't surprising to say the least. As soon as the TRR treaty was ratified, TNI packed there things and moved out. A bad move on the part of TNI. Why you ask? Well, I believe it revealed their true intentions. TNI (and by extension the UIAF) had purely militaristic interests in TSP. I believe the following picture accurately depicts TSP-TNI relations up to the termination of the treaty:

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The role of Charlie Brown, played by TSP and the role of Lucy, played by TNI. The resulting conversation at the end is The Coalition debating the treaty termination.


The Imperialists continually express "concern" over what direction TSP is going in on the NS forum, but if there was any sincerity in their words, they wouldn't have terminated the treaty in the first place. They used the UIAF-FRA war as an excuse to justify the termination of the treaty and they spam the forums with biased, half-baked conspiracy theories, claim they can prove their wild accusations, but refuse to reveal it. Let's be honest, that will NEVER end. It's like chewing gum. You can only chew it for so long until it loses its flavor. I believe what they expect in an ally is complete and total obedience and they reject anyone who doesn't bend over backwards for them. This is not an ideal ally for TSP and the termination was a godsend.

On the other hand, we have the TRR treaty. Not only is this beneficial to TSP, but they respect TSP's military stance in the R/D aspect of NS.

The Europeia Incident was a terrible attempt to sway TSP into Europeian interests. The conference they boasted about so proudly, was essentially a piece of paper with doodles drawn all over it while they attempted to get something done, which they failed to do so. Despite the way they treated TSP, they are still our ally and we need to reaffirm foreign relations with them.

In-case anyone might ask why I was able to elaborate on TNI so much compared to the others, it is because they make it easy.


The Present

We need to revisit some of the other GCR's. Yes, there was that whole mess with Operation Brave Toaster from certain key members of TEP, but all is not lost, we can fix this and maintain friendly relations with them. We also need to encourage some of the other GCR's to stop by and socialize with us on the forum (more specifically TNP and TWP). We have some serious reworking  to do with TNP. We need to seek more allies. We need to rebuild our numbers to keep the region secure from those who would harm it, promote culture and increase forum activity.

The Future


There are a lot of potential allies out there. Allies who won't require us to throw away the part that makes TSP what it is. Whether they be raider or defender is irrelevant. If elected Minister of Foreign Affairs I will strive to build new bridges and maintain them for the sake of TSP.

I'll answer any questions to the best of my ability, but ask that you be patient in waiting for a response. I can't type very fast and I need to think about my responses carefully or I can't guarantee it will be satisfactory.

Love the political cartoon.


Given we don't appear to have an area for early campaigning - it'll allow these discussions to take place here until we have some kind of subforum up for campaigning. You are after all, always welcome to express your political views on the future of the region in our Assembly.

I want to clarify that we are not in campaign season yet. While future candidates are free to post their campaigns, nominations open on November 15. Henn posted his campaign earlier as an extraordinary measure, because he will be unavailable during the actual campaign season.

Again, this is just a clarification, not a prohibition from discussing your campaign earlier than usual.

(11-06-2014, 03:02 PM)Kris Kringle Wrote: [ -> ]Again, this is just a clarification, not a prohibition from discussing your campaign earlier than usual.

It's cool TAC. I didn't tell you it was wrong. :wink:

For the record, it took me quite a while to put all this together. Until today, it was all jumbled up in my head.

I actually like your campaigns. It's simple and straight to the point, but has all the right ideas. I'll just ask you a few questions to know a bit more about your motivations and to clarify your stances on a couple of topics:

1. Why are you running for Minister of Foreign Affairs?
2. You have been in the region for a bit more than two months. Do you think you have the necessary experience to help implement the foreign policy the South Pacific?
3. How would your style be? Would you be an active coordinator of foreign policy with the Delegate or would you focus more on writing foreign updates and only implementing policy when asked to?

4. What do you think of the concept of a GCR Security Network?
5. What criteria would you take into account when seeking alliances? Only security? Shared values? Some mixture of those? Etc?
6. How far do you think we should take relations with TEP? Should we just stay at being friendly or should we slowly work towards a treaty?

7. Would you consider working as Deputy Minister if you are not elected?

Thanks in advance for answering, and good luck!

What reworking needs to be done with TNP, specifically?

1. Why are you running for Minister of Foreign Affairs?


Essentially, I was nothing more than a ghost wandering the world of NationStates in a constant state of complacency.
But as time passed, I grew bored of the usual routine. It had no spark, I needed something else. Something that might challenge me mentally.

2. You have been in the region for a bit more than two months. Do you think you have the necessary experience to help implement the foreign policy the South Pacific?

I never had any doubts that I have what it takes to carry out the responsibilities of an MoFA and the unique position TSP has long since adopted.

3. How would your style be? Would you be an active coordinator of foreign policy with the Delegate or would you focus more on writing foreign updates and only implementing policy when asked to?

Simply carrying out orders may fit some people who are looking to kick their feet back and ride out the position as long as possible, but not me. I'd like to play an active role in foreign policy. As active as possible. I'd like to be a crucial element in TSP's diplomatic negotiations.

4. What do you think of the concept of a GCR Security Network?

Sounds like it would be wrapped up in too much Red-Tape. It might contradict a lot of treaties, which would cause more problems than it would solve. Moreover, actually getting the GCR's to agree on one thing is a feat in itself. Too many variables ( i.e. personal opinions) would make this near impossible. But I'd be more than willing to work out an acceptable solution with the other GCR's.

5. What criteria would you take into account when seeking alliances? Only security? Shared values? Some mixture of those? Etc?

To actively seek alliances for security only is contradictory to nearly my entire campaign. There are many elements to an alliance that I have already considered. Some might say I'm getting ahead of myself, but currently, that is a good thing.

6. How far do you think we should take relations with TEP? Should we just stay at being friendly or should we slowly work towards a treaty?

I would definitely support a treaty with TEP. As a fellow GCR, we have a certain standard that directly affects the entirety of NationStates.

7. Would you consider working as Deputy Minister if you are not elected?

Yes, as a matter of fact, I would. I'm not an all or nothing kinda guy. There is always a grey area just waiting for someone to jump in.

(11-06-2014, 03:47 PM)Sandaoguo Wrote: [ -> ]What reworking needs to be done with TNP, specifically?

I'm sure you've seen the treaty we currently have with TNP. It looks as though someone just sped through it as fast as possible just to get it out of the way (no offense to those who wrote/co-wrote it.) We can do better than that. Moreover, how often does anyone from TNP stop by TSP forum? We sit next to each other in a classroom, but almost barely communicate socially. I for one, off the top of my head, would like to see McMasterdonia and Grosseschnauzer (sorry if i spelled that wrong) over here more often.