Author: Tuned
I sit down in a soberly dressed local Virtuan bar, the people around me are discussing the recent Virtuan Commotion. A true ‘revolution’ do most people call it in here, but a small number in the bar prefer the term ‘terrorists’. From time to time a drunk rag walks in and chants ‘Viva la Revolucion’ before he falls knock-out on the ground. I can see that a majority of the citizens in this bar are in favour of Lion_Queen, but there’s nobody fighting in here. That’s probably why commiekiller3 chose this bar to drink a good old Virtuale.
Welcome commiekiller3, I’d like to thank you to answer on these questions regarding the recent actions and political disruption in Virtua.
Hi nice to see you.
Could you explain what your role was in the Virtuan Commotion?
Well my role was to help antagonize the situation. I did very little actual damage. My duty is to the people of Cashington, however and when the Mayor decided enough was enough so did I.
Could you explain what in your view went wrong in the Board of Consuls?
The most important part of any democratic government is the people. The BoC in dealing with Franklin (Franklin Ibisha) and his island have the responsibility to represent those who elected them. At some point they decided it was not needed. Also the bankruptcy of Andoversr2, inactivity of Gladicus and Total Warrior helped stir the emotions of already frustrated Merchants with too much money and time on their hands.
What went wrong in the Negotiation with Franklin?
Well at this point hard to tell. The people at least a few of them wanted a council to be placed in direct control of the Island and give it colony status. The Mister and Franklin wanted to place only normal city status on it. Under Virtuan Law cities may not trade in Gun Powder, Explosives and Guns which was a idea some people didn’t want to see in place. It took to much time.
And when exactly did the people chose to take action? At what point?
Well, It all started with the criticism of Lion_Queen. I do agree that it is a bit inappropriate but that was the spark. It was expedited by Riemer_1990 directing his blame for the slow pace of the BoC’s operation at The Mister. When The Mister stepped down all heck broke lose.
What did the BoC do after The Mister (chairman of BoC) quit?
The BoC surprisingly continued to function with only 2 members. They worked on legislation that they could not pass (not the brightest bunch) and they tried to survive. After Mars Attack! became consul they jumped on the opportunity and passed 3 laws. The only reason I did not kill Mars was because I did not have a bomb other wise they would have been stalled. As a former National Officer I do look the idea they doubled pay for employees of National Government. treason law not so much.
What do you think that’s going to happen now?
Well there will be a new BoC. It will try it’s darnest to get something accomplished. While Lion Queen advocates for new government I do not see that happening. The new BoC members (hopefully myself included) will work on legislation that will ensure Digitallia does not acquire the Island and it goes to Virtua. Of course this maybe hard if I win because Franklin sees my methods as Militant not necessarily appropriate for negotiations.
What do you think will happen if the current Board of Consuls win the re-elections?
There will be an all out Civil War. There is no doubt about that. The wealthiest of Virtuan merchants would fund assassinations and bombings. I think it is in the best interest of our nation for the current BoC to withdraw from the race and allow the other to fight over the seats. Some of the candidate have the “War Chest” if you may to pay for a revolution , and I believe that neither Drosshk nor Mars Attack! have been that active in trading to allocate the funds needed. Especially when you take into account the fees you must pay when going to jail.
Thank you for this interview.
Thank you!