A Return to Civilization: First Strike

Day 1,710, 02:02 • Published in USA USA • by Civil Anarchy


Good Evening America,
I do hope you’re not too drained from the Congressional elections to deal with another pseudo-political article. To everyone who won, congratulations. Do your work and don’t be stupid. You’re one of the lucky 20% to get to serve, so don’t waste the opportunity. To those who lost, it sucks, I know. Losing an election is never fun, and you’ve basically got a free pass to just sulk it out today. Just remember to find the enthusiasm you had before for the next election, because all you need to be a strong Congressmen is the motivation and drive to your best. TO be entirely honest, one of the best ways to activate that drive is with a few losses. Losing a couple of elections was one of the reasons that I truly decided to become proactive as a Congressman, and many others have gone down that exact same path in the past. Keep Calm, and Carry On.


This month has been an interesting one, to say the least. Some people have compared it to the a soap opera, and to be honest, I can see the resemblance quite well. Plenty of intrigue, rumors, back room talk, and controversy around damn near every aspect of the term. From CTRL to CANAM II, our foreign policy has elicited everything but inaction from the American populace. Whether or not you agreed or disagreed with what happened, stood for it or stood against it, there’s one thing we can all agree on. Recent events have made the American Community more active than it’s been in quite some time. Whether or not that activity was worth the polarization that also resulted is a matter of personal opinion, but the fact is, we have been presented with a unique opportunity wherein the activity levels of our citizens can promote an adapted, ingenuitive, and effective foreign policy. The question is, however, what should that foreign policy be?


”Without Order, nothing can exist”
“Without Chaos, nothing can evolve.”

If I told you that the two sides of CANAM had an idea in common, you’d probably call me crazy. Yet the way I see it, there was definitely an underlying issue in the entirety of the conflict. Those who supported the war did so primarily because they were fundamentally unhappy with the direction of foreign affairs that we’ve been taking as a country. The key part of this statement is ‘Balkan War.’ Let’s be honest, constantly prioritizing repetitive, real life fueled, conflicts is not a healthy way to conduct our activities on the foreign front. It kills activity, perpetuates boredom, and takes the fun out of a war module that, let’s face it, is all we really have left.

On the other hand, there are those who opposed the war with Canada, based on the fact that it was, above all, almost entirely pointless. Canada was a former ally whose President wronged us diplomatically, but that was by no means casus belli to start a war. Canada didn’t fight for our enemies, nor did they possess any resources valuable to us. CANAM II was a rebellion against the status quo, which summarily caused another rebellion against the new status quo. The lesson of CANAM II seems to be that, while most people would agree dedicating 100% of our efforts to Balkan wars isn’t a productive usage of our energy, pointless wars to the north are, obviously, not a very productive use of our time either.

So what we can gather from this fact is that we need some sort of middle passage, something meaningful, but different. And if we look back, hasn’t this always been the intent of American Foreign Policy? We’ve never really had that constant mortal enemy, like our Eden counterparts. From CANAM I, to the Three Pillar Campaign, to the World Wars, to our invasions of Russia and Indonesia, PANAM/TERRA, and most recently, the Polish Campaign, we’ve been in a constant search for a tangible foreign policy goal to dedicate ourselves to. CANAM II failed to be that goal, but that doesn’t mean we have to go back to fighting in foreign wars every day. We have other options that we can explore, new campaigns to push, new lands to conquer, new enemies to conquer, new friends to meet, and old allies to support. As Americans, sitting idly isn’t something we do very well.

I think that everyone has been pushed too far to one side in these conflicts, and that if we’re going to progress as a country, as Americans instead of fragmented conflicting communities, then we’re going to have to come closer to the middle, and figure out what’s going to work. The best part of this idea is the fact that everyone can be made happy through a few, minor, changes in direction.

To summarize, it seems as though we have the following goals as far as foreign policy:
1. Meaningful campaigns and distribution of attention;
2. A clear break from the Euro-centric status quo, to an equally distributed American focus;
3. Supporting our oldest allies, while opening ourselves to new relationships with prospective allies;
4. Seek ways around the bi-polar nature of our current alliance structure.

These are the ideas I believe we should focus on, for ourselves, our posterity, and our activity. And if the American populace would be so willing, I would dedicate myself to fulfilling them, not as a citizen, but as a President. Consider this my announcement to seek the office of President of the United States for the month of August. I intend on publishing a number of articles talking about foreign policy, as well as answering the questions of my constituents regarding this. And in the spirit of that cooperation, and coordination, I’ll give you an idea of exactly what you’re voting for;


First Strike: A Return to Civilization
1. Issue a Declaration of Amnesty for all individuals fighting for Canada, or disobeying orders, in CANAM II, including all militias, individuals, officers, and allied personnel, regardless of the amount of personal contribution, or citizenship change.
2. Follow the current plans regarding a White Peace for Canada; Restoration of original borders.
3. Begin process of re-signing willing lost MPPs during CANAM II. Note: Not all MPPs will be resigned, but we will be contacting all previous allies.
4. Pursuance of a pact of territorial integrity with neutral countries, including, but not limited to, Spain and Brazil.

These steps will be taken by myself and my State team, which is currently being built. Considering the depth of activity required for such varied foreign goals for this term, I will be utilizing the dual Secretary of State and MoFA plan to accommodate matters effectively and efficiently. Once these tasks are finished, there’s a second set of goals, some of which may need to be kept private for the time being. Technically speaking, it’s possible some of these goals would be accomplished before the end of the current term. If so, then I would further elaborate on what the next step will be, but everything depends upon the next few actions. Do not misunderstand, however, information will be made public as soon as possible, and any moves made on the foreign scene will be presented to Congress prior to official endorsement. In addition to this, I will be requesting that Congress restart the committee on foreign affairs, composed of individuals with experience regarding foreign policy, to serve as my own advisors, and checks to ensure I’m not doing anything overtly idiotic.


I intend on building a new, stable, American Foreign Policy. One that allows us to support our true friends, as well as engaging our populace with fulfilling and entertaining goals. To do this, I’m going to need all the help I can get. We need ambassadors to build relationships, writers to facilitate communication, military experts to help coordinate forces, and enthusiastic individuals to help create that sense of community that truly motivates us to excel, as a country, and as Americans. If you think you’ve got what it takes, apply here.

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