Building Our Future [Presidential Inauguration]

Day 928, 19:52 • Published in USA USA • by Chocolate McSkittles

For whatever reason, I have been on my fair share of road trips. Time and time again, it never ceased to amaze me just what marvels generations past have created for us today. Nearly endless highways, vast bridges, and overwhelming cities all stand as testament to the hard work of those before us that we are able to enjoy many of the enmities we enjoy today without even thinking twice about it. It may not have seemed glorious at the time, but hard work and determination built the infrastructure that enabled a brighter future.

Infrastructure

Something so important, yet so understated. Its so easy to want the quick win...sacrificing the long term goal for short term glory. Who cares about retention when you can have a massive baby boom. Who wants to win a small strategically important location when you can win a flashy battle against a big name opponent. Who wants to invest in an IRA when you can make millions on the stock market?!?

I do. America, this month we must continue to build the infrastructure that will make our country great in the future. For some reason, this brings to mind the elephant in the room....

Lionking

There is nothing I want to do more right now than click the button that will allow me to be the leader that topples the 3rd pillar of Asia and stick my red, white, and blue boot right up Ser...I'll leave it at that.... However as a citizen, and even more-so as president, doing what is right for country will always outweigh the merits of personal glory, and I will not be leading a charge into battle unless I am confident it is winnable. I will remain in constant contact with the JCS looking for ways to make it possible, but if I must spend my term preparing an alley-oop for the next POTUS, so be it. America will be better for it.


Artists depiction of Serbia on the day we come for LionKing again

Karnataka

As you probably know, a deal has been struck with India regarding Karnataka. We will remain in the region for up to two months at an increased rate of rent. No we are not getting ripped off, and no we should not be trolling India about the issue. We have found a mutually beneficial situation that allows us more time to prepare for change.

And prepare we will. I have already discussed with our Department of the Interior the need to begin referring new players to California instead of Karnataka, to avoid the troubles of moving them to Karna, and then back to California later. If you are to invite any new friends to eRepublik, I ask that you do the same.

On the flipside, if you are already in karnataka or travel often for elections/fighting, we request that you remain in the region. There is no reason to begin evacuating the region two months in advance, as this would only serve to turn the region into a strategic liability.


Don't press it!!!

Another issue that has come up is the concern that the Moving Ticket market may not be able to handle the stress of a one time massive spike in purchases. I have already begun and will continue discussions with both government and non government entities regarding the stockpiling and coordinated posting of Moving Tickets to prevent an excessively dramatic market collapse.

Thank You!

If this sounds like an inaugural address or something...thats because it is. This victory is not only my own, was the result of a very coordinated campaign with a lot of hard workers. I was only marginally able to participate in my own campaign effort, due to a slew of activities both in game and out, and am eternally grateful for the effort of those who supported me, including but not limited to

-Dio, who provides the light in my life.
-The #chocforpresident crew for their hard work, including Jimmy Olsen, Lord Pariah, John Richards, Uncon, Doctor Tango, Serendipitous, Uncon, Harrison Richardson, warrior x, Michael Porter, Uncon, and David Landon. Also, Uncon.
- Everyone who wrote personal endorsements and organized debates to help voters learn more about candidates in order to make educated decisions!
- oOoAMONoOo for making this awesome video
- Aiden for a HUGE leg up financially!

To anyone I forgot...I still love you, I'm just overwhelmed by the amount of support I've gotten 😁

Cabinet:

Oh dear. This is exciting. I had a lot of very qualified people apply for positions, and had a hard time narrowing it down...but here it is!

The June 2010 Presidential Cabinet


Google Images says its a cabinet, and I would never question google...so this is relevant.

- I have removed adviser title distinctions. They all provide advice, I see no reason to play games with titles.
- My Secretary of Defense is a cana-bro
- I expanded and created a couple positions, especially in the state department to reflect my personal priorities as President. These should either be self explanatory, or explained in my platform, and only exist for the month unless future presidents agree with their existence.
- I saved a lot of people from this months cabinet who I felt were doing a great job, while infusing a lot of new blood to liven things up. I think I found a solid balance

In Closing

My first act as President shall be to declare the...short term union of Fingerguns and Harrison Richardson! While he might not have trolled...serbia...with an article, he certainly did by attempting to invade the most populated region in her honor! While he may have...underperformed (cough cough), her certainly showed hes willing to put his money where his mouth is. With that kind of spending at her disposal, I'm sure Fingerguns will find...satisfaction...elsewhere....

Anyways, I love you America. Lets have some fun this month 😁

Chocolate McSkittles
President of the eUnited States of America