From the Oval: Karnataka to stay American

Day 927, 12:40 • Published in USA USA • by Harrison Richardson
A final update for the Richardson Administration, live from the Oval Office



Today, I announce the final project of my administration. After painstaking negotiations with India, countless days and hours of talks with our allies, and much discussion among my advisers, we have managed to secure a rental extension for Karnataka.

This agreement is not a pillage of the Indian people. They will receive an increased rent (up 400 gold per month), continued ATO support, and of course our MPP, as they always have had. Most importantly, we retain Karnataka for two more months as we attempt to, among other things, conquer another iron source. Alternatively, the outset of v2 may make iron much less vital to having an empire and being a superpower, thus that the United States will be able to suffer the loss of this important region much easier.

It should be noted that this is probably our last rental agreement. The Indian negotiators were gracious to give us two more months in the region. Two more months to build a reserve to finally take Lion King. Two more months to continue to build our military. Two more months to plan for what happens after that. Both sides decided that, as India is under increased PTO and military threat, it is mechanically responsible for the United States to hold on to the region. Increased rental payments will continue to allow India to expand their armed forces and ATO support will allow them to remain sovereign against the increased PTO threat this month especially (on that note, please take the time to apply for Rod Damon and the Strategic Air Command's ATO program ).

This is a perfect example of why grandstanding, like that of certain American citizens (Dante Alagherii, I'm calling you out) never works. This deal was reached with calm and patient diplomacy on both sides of the aisle, not baseless threats thrown by one side to the other. To be an ally is to trust your ally to make the right decision at all times. I felt India initially made the wrong decision, but I feel like after more negotiations, we have come to a reasonable agreement that works for all sides. I hope this is an example of how the American foreign policy based on nation-to-nation agreements and treaties can work. This wasn't a deal negotiated between EDEN and India.. it was a deal between the United States and India. The foreign policy I enacted at the beginning of my term (now dubbed by some the Richardson Doctrine; I don't like the name) was put in to play as we negotiated this agreement between our two nations and it should serve as a shining example of how American policy can shape the world on a global scale and, more important, how this brand of foreign policy works, and that we do not need to submit ourselves to a large alliance to function as a nation.

Good luck to all candidates around the world in the elections tomorrow, especially in those nations under PTO threat. It has been a privilege to serve this nation this term and I could not be happier with the term I have had. While you and I may disagree on some vital issues that were confronted during the term, I hope you don't doubt that, while on different sides of the coin, my intentions are true and clear and I only want what is best for this country. I have no doubt that is the wish of every American, even those who disagree with me. Remember that, the next time you get into a heated debate, the person you're talking to only wants what is best for this country, just like you do. Passion for your cause is good and I hope to see an increase in our citizen's involvement in the coming months, just as we have seen this month.

With that, I bid you adieu;

Never prouder than now to say God Bless America



Harrison Richardson
President of the United States