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Hello there! This is Asher Di Immortales, and I’ve been your Congressman here in the East Midlands for the past 3 months. I’m seeking re-election for another term of service, and for that I need your help.

Last month was a month of incredible turmoil for the eUK, and for the eWorld as a whole. We’ve seen allies wiped off the map, to return only recently, and we nearly shared the same fate ourselves, as I’m sure you’re aware. The peace declaration came as a big shock to everyone, and you may also be aware of the large number of ministers who resigned for related reasons, but through it all we emerged victorious, and it is reflective of both our allies’ commitment and our people’s resilience that we didn’t buckle under the pressure of wide-scale invasion.

My Experience

• For 3 months now I have been the Under-Minister of Entertainment in the Ministry of Home Affairs. In this capacity I have run the first ever Christmas event, one large scale FryDay and most recently our first ever Monarch Week, which you may have taken part in. While running these events has taken a lot of organisation and perseverance, I am very grateful to have had the experience and it’s been great fun!
• Another major aspect of the Entertainment Under-Ministry has been the eUK National Lottery, which was recently restarted on the Forums so as not to clash with the Admins’ stance on gambling. For the remainder of my term as Under-Minister I hope to continue the Lottery’s new-found success and start some Alliance-wide Entertainment!
• The Royal Navy has always been, and always will be, a big part of my eLife, and a while ago my continued activity was rewarded by a promotion to the rank of Lieutenant. I am currently serving in HMS Westminster, the Congress ship, and I firmly believe that Congressmen should abide by the same standards of activity as other members of the Navy.
• My previous military experience includes being among the first batch of recruits to join the original Royal Marines, which were based on activity as opposed to strength. I have also earned a number of military service medals, and I continue to work in Royal Navy companies for the minimum wage in order to supply our soldiers with as many weapons as possible.
• I was a member of the now disbanded Recruitment Office. This was a Military Recruitment Scheme which raised awareness for the Military through the publishing of newspaper articles. While a part of this I wrote a number of articles which reached number 1 nationally, among them A Marine’s Tale and All Gave Some, Some Gave All.
• For the past three months I have been a Congressman for the East Midlands. I am extremely proud to have represented you for so long, and since my election I have been an active participant on the House of Commons forum, obtaining a high voting record on all issues to pass through Parliament. Any concerns raised to me by East Midlands residents I have taken up with the people concerned, for I consider this among the most important of a Congressman’s duties.
• While being a Congressman, I have leapt at opportunities to strengthen the eUK community, campaigning to get as many people as possible active and contributing on our national forums. I have also continued to work to increase the size of the eUK population, achieving a Society Builder medal in the process.
• This month I took on the role of a Monetary Market trader for the Ministry of Finance. This has involved daily activity in posting and updating offers in order to make as much money as possible for the Bank of England, and I have picked up vital skills which have given me a clear insight into the world of economics in this capacity.
• On a lighter note, while the forum-based Region Wars ran I was the Captain of the East Midlands and helped us conquer half of the eUK, now that we have our regions back I hope to be restarting Region Wars soon!

I fly the Unity Flag.



I will not try to force my political beliefs onto others, but I will say this: Without the help the Unity Party gave me in my first few days of playing, I would almost certainly not be here today. It is my firm and unshakeable belief that the Unity Party has the means and the will to help every single citizen of the eUK, young or old. When it comes to Congress, I am proud to be running as part of the Unity Party team, and I fully support the Unity Party’s National Manifesto and the principles the party is built on.

My Beliefs

• I am a Social Libertarian. This means I believe in the rights of the individual above those of the state (freedom of speech, etc) and that I believe in a regulated economy aimed not at maximising profit for big corporations but for keeping the standard of living for ordinary people as high as possible.
• I believe in a transparent government that doesn’t work behind people’s backs or aim to deceive them but instead is open with its policies and aims, keeping the population well informed about goings-on and decisions made.
• I believe in a strong government that will do what’s best for the country, no matter the cost, and will do all it can to benefit the ordinary citizens of the eUK.
• I believe in an active, honest Congress (Parliament), one that will always stick to the values they’ve been voted in on, and one that will always be available to deal with the concerns of the people it represents and make speedy but reliable decisions in times of crisis.
• I believe in having a strong, well-organised and active military, a military with the support and involvement of every single citizen of the eUK.
• I believe in having good relations with as many countries as possible and maintaining strong bonds with all of our friends within and without of Phoenix.
• Most of all, I believe in a happy, well-educated population, with the everyday citizens of the eUK having fun and feeling secure.

Conclusion

As the eUK emerges from perhaps the toughest period of its life, our Congress will need to be more efficient, more active and more able than ever before. Economically we need to seize control of the situation and adapt back to a peace-time economy instead of a war-time one, while socially we face huge challenges concerning citizens born in occupied territory. Perhaps most importantly, however, the highly anticipated V2 is likely to be released during the next month, and our Congress will need to make fast, wise decisions concerning all aspects of our country. The Armed Forces will be completely restructured in the face of the changes to the war module, while our economy will need to be entirely re-organised and an effective workforce established due to the introduction of time management. What this means in terms of our Congress is that we will need a tight-knit, experienced team who are passionate about their country, and willing to work for the eUK.

My pledge to you, the voter, is that I will play my part in an effective Congress to the absolute best of my abilities, that I will strive to work as hard as possible for the betterment of this country, and that I will always be here for anyone in need of help.



Regardless of political orientation, in-game age or experience, I would like you to consider voting for me. If you are not convinced by this manifesto, or would like to talk to me for any reason, I can be contacted via message, the eUK forums or on the IRC.