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To Senator Kruus and Senator Kongming
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| Senator_Finbar | Date: Friday, 28 March 14, 6:07 PM | Message # 1 |
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| Senators,
The Chancellor won today's battle, but he hasn't won the war. Indeed, the Vote of No Confidence has forced him to finally set a date for the election--the 25th of next month. This is an opportunity for us. Senator Kongming, I have already communicated to Senator Kruus (and Luneray, I hope you don't mind me sharing our correspondence with him) that I intend to vote not simply for "a" non-Human candidate, but for "the" non-Human candidate. That is, a candidate with the undivided support of a large, non-Human voting bloc. Over the past four months, I have worked diligently behind-the-scenes to assemble just such a bloc, and I am convinced that as many as 50 senators can be persuaded to support a non-Human candidate--provided that the candidate is one or the other of you.
Luneray, you have the support of the Trade Federation. Senator Kongming, you are probably the most-qualified non-Human candidate to be Chancellor. I could support either of you, but I would prefer it if one of you agreed to nominate the other for Chancellor as an example of unity for my voting bloc to follow.
You should know that I'm also disappointed in both of you for supporting Chancellor Pryce in the Vote of No Confidence. Why you did this, I can't imagine. But this moment in history is too important for us to have disagreements among ourselves. This is an opportunity for us to bring diversity to the highest echelons of the Republic, preventing a culture of Humanocentrism from becoming institutional. (Zaizhi, you'll see more of my thinking on this subject in my letter to Luneray).
What are your thoughts, my friends?
Sincerely,
Finbar
Senator of Mon Calamari Space
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| Chancellor_Kruus | Date: Saturday, 29 March 14, 12:30 PM | Message # 2 |
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| Dear Senator Finbar,
I apologize for my stance over the Pryce vote of No Confidence upsetting you. I do believe that its best to have the electoral cycle run as it is scheduled to, and then prosecute Pryce when out of office if we are able to. He has too many fingers in too many pies for any reasonable investigation to succeed at present. I believe if it had passed he would have quickly attempted to destroy any evidence against him wheras now after a transition.. A proper investigation can be made.
I object to the Senator of Duro being described as the "most qualified" in no uncertain terms. He's a military leader, and a good one I believe. An Admiral no less. But is it really an Admiral you want at the tiller of the Galactic Republic Senator Finbar? Is it not said of the Mon Calamari that peace is valued above all virtues in your culture. Surely you do not pick the Mon Calamari Council speaker from among the soldiery?
I was one of the key pioneers behind the opening of the Outer Rim to becoming a region open to free trade. Prosperity has gone hand in hand and the free trade zones, policed by the Trade Defense Force have brought peace and happiness to trillions across the Galaxy.
Certainly, I am a humble being, and in all honesty perhaps a mere low born Neimoidian such as I is unsuited for the Galactic Republic Chancellory? I am not from a background of power or privilege and have tirelessly worked to improve myself and the Republic in a small way, so far as I am able. You see being low born on Neimoidia is considerably harder than in most societies, and the fact my relatives were historically Fungus Farmers, not Aristocrats has lead to my sporadic disfavour of the Neimoidian Trade Monarchy, which has set back my career many times. My people have always been lovers of peace, just as the Neimoidians are, those who promote peace also promote commerce and prosperity follows from these. We're a simple folk of merchants and traders, not great explorers or galactic adventurers.
There was an awful terrorist atrocity on Lorrd, what did I do? I spent night and day in the research lab and slaved until I was able to find antidotes suitable to save the population of Lorrd from their threatened radioactive doom. I then took my savings and ploughed them into the project so we could provide it to the Lorrdians at a low price. Perhaps it would have been better to go and hunt down the culprit, to be a hero aboard the bridge of a Star Cruiser?
I spend time considering the deep mysteries of philosophy, the arts and sciences (eighteen post-doctoral qualifications to be precise), and have written several popular thesis' on various topics. My poetry is also popular on Neimoidia, and alas this is what has saved me from the ravages of the Trade Monarch's wrath and indeed with my other achievements gained me the title of "Polymath".
But I admit, I am but an upstart, I lack Senator Kongming's lineage and long military service. My service has been largely (aside from developing important scientific breakthroughs etc) serving the economic interests of the Republic and hope one day for a Galaxy where it doesn't matter your hatchery or background, but the contents of your mind and heart which matter most.
Honestly, I think in picking the choice it comes down to where you place the importance. Is the calm consideration and scientific understanding, nuanced by love of the arts and philosophy what we require in a Chancellor? A contemplative figure such as I who would hear counsel from all quarters before making a decision may be in contrast to the needs of the role? Would it be better to have a being who can make a snap judgement and is accustomed to authority and military command? Certainly he's likely to be more decisive, but is that all we need in a Chancellor?
Regardless of if I am elected with the grave responsibility of Chancellory or not, I will continue to pursue the best interests of the Republic day by day, as I have improved my own station day by day, lesson by lesson, course by course.Added (29 March 14, 12:30 PM)
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I should add, that if you do believe me suitable for this Supreme Office. I am hardly unprepared. I have a lengthy set of first principles, political positions and concrete policy ready to publish which I'll share with you in private. It is formally being referred to in my office as the "New Conceptualization of Galactic Republic Leadership under an Administration lead by Luneray Kruus" but "New Concept", "New Concept Leadership" and "New Concept Administration" seem to be the colloquialisms used.
Allow me to quote from my introduction.
'The vision is one of Galactic renewal, a Republic with drive, purpose and energy'
'The New Concept Leadership would strive for a Republic that is one polity, with shared values and purpose, where merit comes before privilege, run for the many not the few, strong and sure of itself at home and abroad, shriven of regional or sectional hostility while valuing a multicultural identity its numberless species represent.'
Essentially. Perhaps I was not clear in my previous message. While I worry about my own relatively lowborn status (which could effect relations with the Human Core Founder worlds who even among non-Humans seem to be obsessed with pedigree) impacting on my role, I firmly believe that if you show me the confidence that others have been showing in private, my program and my candidacy would benefit the Galaxy greater.
I propose a definitive shift in Republic policy. A new way of doing things. New ideas implemented where relevant, old sound principles kept in place or resurrected in some cases and all the time seeking the betterment of all beings in the Republic.
To cut my waffle; I'd like to stand as the candidate that can undo the torrid degeneration which has so degraded much of the Galactic Republic Administration these past couple of centuries.
Chancellor Luneray Kruus
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Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic
President of the Senate &c
Representative of the People of the Humbarine Sector
Trade Baron
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| Zaizhi_Kongming | Date: Monday, 31 March 14, 11:20 AM | Message # 3 |
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| Senator Finbar,
The criticism of me is correct. I have stood by and even become an ally of Chancellor Pryce. One could say I am becoming an essential part of his administration. That is become I am a part of this administration, and I am loyal to my leaders, and to my moral code. Yes, the Chancellor is a flawed man. I agree with the criticism of him as much as the next being. The reason I did not support the Vote of No Confidence was plainly outlined in my comments on the matter during my vote. You need only look there for what I think or believe, for I do not deal in the arts of falsehoods or half-truths.
Senator Kruus makes an excellent Minister of Commerce, being also part of the Pryce Administration as I am, but does ability in trade make a Chancellor? Just as he asks whether or not martial ability makes one, this is a question surrounding Senator Kruus. I also question whether or not we want a Chancellor beholden to corporate interests. If he is elected, it is not the Senate or the people in charge of the Republic, but the Trade Federation. Is this a future we want? An administration pulled and influenced by special interests with seemingly bottomless pockets? What is good for Neimoidia suddenly being deemed good for the galaxy? Do we want a Chancellor who is influenced more by the Trade Federation Viceroy than he is by his ministers or committee chairs? I applaude Senator Kruus for his climbing of the Neimoidian social ladder, but does this venture a Chancellor make? These are question we must be asking ourselves and of Senator Kruus.
Am I hypercritical? Yes. While I am so of every corporatist Senator, I am also so out of interest for your goal Senator Finbar. You are correct in the human domination of the Republic of late, and perhaps what they deem as "alien" might do them some good. If this venture is to be successful, then these are the points that must be made and considered, when we are deciding who should run. That is why I propose we see Senator Kruus' plan he mentions before we go any further.
Zaizhi Kongming
Senator of Duro and the Duro Sector
Chair of the Judiciary Committee
Admiral of the Fleet, Duro Navy
Admiral of the Coreworlds
Former Commandant of the Judicial Forces
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| Chancellor_Kruus | Date: Tuesday, 01 April 14, 5:07 PM | Message # 4 |
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| Am I under the influence of the Trade Federation Viceroy? I believe in many respects I am as out of favour with the Trade Federation Viceroy as the Trade Monarch of Neimoidia.. I fear that it would be inappropriate to share my policy platform with a potential rival when I believe it is a document that sets out my unique stands. I feel that should I publicize too soon it'd be remarkable how many of my rivals might decide they hold my own ethical positions. Not those they hold, in order to garner support.
I am not an appointee of the Pryce Administration, I think you'll find my positions were either independently made or ones I have held since previous Administrations. Your own transport surely shows you cannot be completely "dissociated" from Corporations and rich vested interests? Did you buy it? Or did the Duros Shipwrights Guild give it to you?
Chancellor Luneray Kruus
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Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic
President of the Senate &c
Representative of the People of the Humbarine Sector
Trade Baron
Message edited by Senator_Kruus - Tuesday, 01 April 14, 5:18 PM |
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| Zaizhi_Kongming | Date: Wednesday, 02 April 14, 10:13 PM | Message # 5 |
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| Senator Kruus,
I purchased all craft on my possession with my own currency. I am beholden to no corporation or special interest, unlike yourself. I am told you are a former member of the Directorate, and still a shareholder of the Trade Federation, and I know you are a well known member of the Trade Federation's faction within the Senate. The ministry issue aside, all critique of you stands, and remains unanswered.
Zaizhi Kongming
Senator of Duro and the Duro Sector
Chair of the Judiciary Committee
Admiral of the Fleet, Duro Navy
Admiral of the Coreworlds
Former Commandant of the Judicial Forces
Message edited by Zaizhi_Kongming - Thursday, 03 April 14, 8:05 PM |
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| Chancellor_Kruus | Date: Saturday, 12 April 14, 4:54 PM | Message # 6 |
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| Dear Friends,
I must say I am envious of you Senator Kongming, having private means that can cover the purchase of a twenty five million credit ship for yourself, operating costs alone must be huge; I am curious (but not critical) of where such funds arise from if one merely has had a civil service and military career..? Indeed, it strikes me that perhaps I don't run things as efficiently as I might if these kinds of finances have become available to you.
I am a former member of the Trade Federation Directorate, can't change the past I'm afraid, but I don't share your view of them as universally evil (for seemingly no reason), the Directorate is the Governing body of the Conglomerate and I don't see why my membership of it (decades ago) has much bearing here; I abandoned my corporate career for an autonomous political career.
As for my shareholdings. I hold shares across my various funds and holdings with over five thousand companies. Yes, of these, I do hold Trade Federation shares, but likewise I hold shares in the Techno Union's many members, the IGBC, The Commerce Guild, The Mining Guild and the Corporate Alliance's members.. so let's be realistic here, friend, why is my share portfolio relevant? It's all declared and legal, and it's not as if I am a "significant" shareholder in any organization, I just have a diverse stock portfolio in order to show myself committed to almost every major Republic Corporation.
Now, this "voting faction" nonsense has no more weight than a puff of lukewarm hydrogen, I have many times voted alongside the Trade Federation and other Corporate worlds. For two reasons, firstly, I represent my constituency as Senator, and the Humbarine Sector is an Industrial sector closely linked to the Galactic private sector, I cannot in all good conscience vote down motions that will do my constituency good and so yes much of the time I find my Sector's interests happen to correspond to the Corporate interests. Secondly, I believe (having been part of the initial negotiation of Free Trade for the Rim) and having seen the good that has come of it, the Trade Federation's commitment (and having invested and risked much of its value in its expansion into the Outer and Mid Rims) to expanding and securing the Galactic Economy is one I see as beneficial. So logically, if I see a motion that is supported by the Trade Federation I will often see it as supporting the Galactic Economy and so support it on the basis of my own decision making but with the knowledge that the Federation is a positive influence in the Galaxy.
Indeed, has not the TDF come to your world's help in its hour of need? Was it not the Trade Federation Security wing who aided you when your world was under attack? And are they not still holding the line there until you can get back on your feet. I feel you really ought to consider that perhaps they're no more evil than any other group in the Galaxy.
Chancellor Luneray Kruus
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Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic
President of the Senate &c
Representative of the People of the Humbarine Sector
Trade Baron
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| Zaizhi_Kongming | Date: Tuesday, 15 April 14, 3:00 AM | Message # 7 |
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| Senator Kruus,
I'm afraid it was not my own personal labor which accrued such wealth, but that of my father, an executive with the Duro Shipwrights Guild, and his ancestors. I spent such inheritance on my personal craft, and its continued operation, so that it would not be the people of Duro who were burdened by my service. As much as you may seem to assume, my wealth is not of some unsavory or illegal means; merely luck of fate.
Now, to be clear, I have never said, in any certain terms, that the Trade Federation was evil or unsavory. However, it has been seen, that the Trade Federation is known to exert influence upon the delegates that consist of this unofficial but public block, and reason would lead one to believe that the same would hold true of a Chancellor from this block. I have never said the Trade Federation was evil, you can check my record on that, but I can not trust a corporation that can act as its own government. And I have thanked the Trade Federation for assisting in our time of need; again, I have never disparaged the Trade Federation, questioned its business practices, yes, but never the corporation itself.
Senator Finbar,
Ultimately, I have chosen to run for Chancellor, as I believe I would stand as a better candidate against a corporatist candidate. I simply believe that this would be a better direction for the Republic and the people of the galaxy; and I ask for your support.
Senator, while you have spoken well of Senator Kruus, and nominated him for Chancellor, I point out that you do so without having seen or heard any of his platform. You and I have only been treated to claims and summations, not an actual document. I have presented my platform, and would have done so earlier had it been asked of me. I have not written a defining piece of galactic history, but it is there, and it shows who I am and who I will be as Chancellor. Senator Kruus hides behind convenience and technicality when confronted on his shortcomings. I urge you to consider this further when considering who to fully support.
Zaizhi Kongming
Senator of Duro and the Duro Sector
Chair of the Judiciary Committee
Admiral of the Fleet, Duro Navy
Admiral of the Coreworlds
Former Commandant of the Judicial Forces
Message edited by Zaizhi_Kongming - Tuesday, 15 April 14, 3:01 AM |
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| Chancellor_Kruus | Date: Tuesday, 15 April 14, 10:37 AM | Message # 8 |
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| I think you'll find my platform quite comprehensive and detailed enough for your tastes, Senator Kongming.
Quote Zaizhi_Kongming (  ) I can not trust a corporation that can act as its own government
Your world is run by a monopolistic corporation... You need to own their shares to have civil rights.. By your own "ethical standpoint" you are not eligible to sit as Chancellor.
I represent Humbarine's Government, which isn't a Corporation; it's a civilian government. I request you apologize for your hypocrisy in calling me a Corporate Senator when you are literally the definition of one, representing a world run by one.
I'm tired of this hypocrisy. I've been nothing but polite but this hypocrisy literally makes me uncomfortable with embarrassment for you.
Chancellor Luneray Kruus
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Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic
President of the Senate &c
Representative of the People of the Humbarine Sector
Trade Baron
Message edited by Senator_Kruus - Tuesday, 15 April 14, 10:40 AM |
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| Zaizhi_Kongming | Date: Wednesday, 23 April 14, 11:44 PM | Message # 9 |
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| Senator Kruus,
I do not represent my world's government; I, in fact, take no pride in it. I represent my people. I fail to see the hypocrisy when I have come out consistently in public and in private with the same positions. I have been nothing but polite as well, so this distress you are claiming to experience is a bit confusing to me.
Zaizhi Kongming
Senator of Duro and the Duro Sector
Chair of the Judiciary Committee
Admiral of the Fleet, Duro Navy
Admiral of the Coreworlds
Former Commandant of the Judicial Forces
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| Chancellor_Kruus | Date: Thursday, 24 April 14, 0:24 AM | Message # 10 |
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| You hold a commission in the Fleet of your Home World, yes or no? As Admiral of the Fleet?
You are a part of the Machine you seen to dismantle. You must see the incongruity here? Surely?
I offer you again to work hand in hand, in partnership to build a better Republic.
Please consider my offer, for the Good of the Republic as a whole. In the spirit of the fraternity of non-humans and our mutual desire to see the Republic restored?
Chancellor Luneray Kruus
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Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic
President of the Senate &c
Representative of the People of the Humbarine Sector
Trade Baron
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