[Independent] Aries CP Plans!

Day 2,292, 10:24 Published in Netherlands Canada by Aries Prime


In this edition of my campaign I will be looking at the extensive plans that I have for this term. I can not guarantee that all of my goals will be accomplished, but I will do me best. If you didn’t catch my opening article please check it out here, http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-independent-aries-for-cp--2377470/1/20



Alliance

I am pro-Sirius. Getting us into a pro-Sirius alliance will be the top priority of my term. I have been in contact with various individuals who have strong ties with Sirius, and they can assure me that it is very likely we can get into a pro-Sirius alliance as long as we play our cards right. Because of this I have little doubts that we can’t accomplish this main goal.

My personal preference is Aurora. I do not believe the main Sirius alliance will accept us. I also think it is time we start branching out to make new allies and stronger ties with old allies. Countries like Germany, Chili, and Bulgaria we have always had relations with, but never a strong connection. Other countries like Ireland we have a little known bropack with. I strongly believe that this alliance is the best place for us to be in for our future and it is one that is partners with Sirius.



Ministry of Markets

I have been in contact with Garmr and he has convinced me to test out a new plan for our economy. Currently many of our players by weapons from our Q7 market. These weapons are overpriced and very expensive. Garmr has proposed that the government sets up a program that undercuts these high prices for a more reasonable, stable price while not making any losses. There is room in our market prices for this strategy to work and it will force the overall Q7 market in Netherlands to go down. Essentially we are placing a price ceiling on the market for Q7. My government will be a testrun for this program, and if it is successful, then Q7 will be cheaper for all citizens to buy in Netherlands.



War

Originally my plan was to have a war heavy term, but it appears that is not possible with the way alliances are changing, the scandal with Belgium, and the war with Germany. Instead, our options are to war Norway, either training war or real war, airstrike, or heavily support a foreign war. The way things are currently focused we will probably end up having a training war with Norway or heavily supporting a foreign war. I strongly believe that war is a large component of this game, and it is something Netherlands has missed for some time until recently. I would like to carry on with a war spirit, but I am not too confident that is a realistic option. Basically I am not going to force a war on us because the circumstance don’t seem to allow it.

I still plan on having supply handouts for government supported battles. This ties heavily with the idea of Netherlands supporting a foreign war. In the event that we do heavily invest our time in supporting an ally, there will be supplies for all NL citizens to fight in the war. I can’t guarantee a set amount at this time, but I strongly believe the government should give something back to its citizens instead of yelling at the to do things and taking money out of their pockets.




Immigration

This issues is pretty clear cut. I believe in an open door policy. I will be giving the go ahead to anyone who wants to join our country, granted they do not pose a serious PTO threat. In the past we have had some ridiculous accusations thrown at immigrants, based on no evidence, causing those immigrants to choose another country to join. I believe that immigration is a key point in strengthening our country and widening our perspective. Immigrants shouldn’t be seen as bad, remember that I am one.




Poland

I feel it necessary to make a statement on Poland because they currently occupy us. I will be following through with the treaty deal we have, and I am confident we will be able to join a pro-Sirius alliance, further strengthening our relationship with Poland. I do not expect any snags or issues in regaining our two regions as was laid out in the treaty.



Budget

I have already considered the budget for my term, and I want to share it with you all. Our previous government had a budget of around 43k. I am expecting my budget to be around the same as the last administration, and if it is not due to the tax reductions, then I will ask congress for a budget extension when necessary. With this money I plan on allocating 5k to the MoH for food, 10k to MoM (Markets) for the program Garmr will be overseeing, 1-2k to any remaining subsidy programs we have, and the rest to MoD for weapon distribution and MPPs with MPPs probably requiring budget extensions since they are 10k each.

I do not expect the MoD department to require many funds, nor do I believe we will be signing more than 3-4 MPPs. Any leftover funds from all departments will be transferred to the Emergency Fund or rolled over to the next government. In the event that we require additional funds for MPPs or war, I will go to congress asking for those funds. This will cover just about any spending I plan on having with my government this term.



If you have gotten this far, then you are more then welcome to ask questions or voice concerns you may have. My next article will consist of my finalized cabinet. I will admit that most of my ministers have been chosen already, but there is still room for more. Feel free to send me a message if you want to join.

Until then,

Aries Prime