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Proposition Joe
Oct 8, 2010

He was a good man
I will claim the following character: Arai Ikunosuke.



Email: PropositionJoe.SA@gmail.com

Proposition Joe fucked around with this message at 10:10 on Feb 6, 2014

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Proposition Joe
Oct 8, 2010

He was a good man

Litos posted:


Otori Keisuke, Army Minister

Gentlemen, let us not dispute and militate against eachother in this time of impending national peril. As we speak, the Germans arm the Meiji to permit the continued conspiracy to undermine our great independent realm. I suggest the Defense of Nation Act, submitted humbly to the distinguished members of the legislature. This act would Set both the Army and Navy maintenance to four credits and order an expansion of both forces. We must strengthen our country and never surrender!

You legislators have the lobes for raising funds, I am sure you will find a way to accommodate these most urgent provisions.


Arai Ikunosuke, Naval Minister

I support the proposal made by Otori Keisuke. Bolstering our military should be our first priority.

Proposition Joe
Oct 8, 2010

He was a good man

Gantolandon posted:

Matsumae Takahiro



Arai Ikunosuke, Naval Minister

Matsumae Takahiro is incredibly misguided with this statements. There are many Japanese who follow the word of God and their loyalty to our history, their fellow people, and their true government is not to be questioned. Many Japenese Christians have served and died for this country and I will not tolerate an oafish or incompetent Meiji sympathizer like yourself to make any further statements. Takahiro would prefer to let our Republic sit around and do nothing while the Meiji usurpers build up to destroy us. Following his words would lead to our doom.

As for expansion, I am not totally opposed to the idea. I feel that the correct route for expansion could net us the resources and economic boon that could help us retake our rightful territory. I would only warn against starting conflicts that would needlessly wear us down or leave us open to attack.

Proposition Joe
Oct 8, 2010

He was a good man

Arai Ikunosuke, Naval Minister

I will set out to do what is tasked to me. May our troops be victorious over the usurpers and the wealth we recover from Sado make our republic stronger and more capable.

Proposition Joe
Oct 8, 2010

He was a good man

Arai Ikunosuke, Naval Minister

I and my colleagues support the budget ideas proposed by the president, and also for that matter the constitutional amendment regarding term limits and the opium ban.

Proposition Joe
Oct 8, 2010

He was a good man

Arai Ikunosuke, Naval Minister

To Hijikata Toshiz, the new Naval Intelligence agency should not be in competition with your own secret police and I would not wish for any ill will between two organizations that no doubt want the best for our republic. The reality of our situation however is that we are bitterly at odds with Meiji and we need to establish any advantage over them so that we may reclaim our homeland. It is necessary that we have a competent intelligence agency focused on foreign affairs to protect our country and improve our chances in warfare. I look forward to working together with you on intelligence matters if you would allow it.

To Matsumae Takahiro, I congratulate you on your recent legal victory. However, I must warn you that your statements about Christianity is ill advised and ultimately can only negatively effect current religious relations in Ezo. I find myself reminding you once again that Christians make up a large portion of the population on Ezo and play a large role in its formation, its economy, and its defense. As the leader of the Christian Faction I am comfortable in saying that Ezo's Christians wish to live and practice in peace; Christians will not be instigating any conflicts in Ezo and if religious tensions swell then everyone will know who to blame.

Proposition Joe
Oct 8, 2010

He was a good man

Arai Ikunosuke, Naval Minister

Looking at the republic's budget, I think it would be wise to end the invasion of Sado as soon as possible. Considering that most of the island has been conquered it should be simple to capture the last two ports and the gold mine. Once we have total control of the island we can move a vast majority of the men on the island back home to cut back on supply costs.

As for mobilization, we might be able to demobilize from our current levels in order to prioritize funds to more useful areas. After Sado is taken we don't really have any targets that need immediate targeting and we can rely on our naval superiority to defend our territory from Meiji. I will also be sure to use our new Naval Intelligence agency to gain information on where Meiji is mobilizing and moving so that we have a better idea of where they might strike back at us.

I would also ask that one of those free credits goes towards Naval Maintenance. It is well known that the navy is what keeps our nation safe and independent and if a Meiji attack is on the horizon then our defenses must be in peak condition.

Proposition Joe
Oct 8, 2010

He was a good man

Arai Ikunosuke, Naval Minister, Daimyo

I humbly accept the great honor of becoming a daimyo. I will look over the land of people in my daimyo with great care.

As for immigration matters, I think perhaps the wording of that particular bill needs some work. I support immigration and efforts to encourage it but I would suggest working on a bill that is at least somewhat palatable.

Proposition Joe fucked around with this message at 07:28 on Feb 13, 2014

Proposition Joe
Oct 8, 2010

He was a good man

Arai Ikunosuke, Naval Minister, Daimyo

While coming up with training and fitness programs for the navy, I have found that sports can be very useful for increasing morale, strengthening camaraderie, and promoting fitness. I think that our republic would benefit from embracing sports as a part of our daily lives.

For ordinary citizens, I recommend the formation of sporting clubs for the sports of cricket, baseball, and ice hockey. These team sports will surely promote unity in the republic. Cricket and baseball are already played here while ice hockey has recently been worked on in Canada and would fit our climate.

For samurai, I recommend that we play kendo, curling, and jai alai. These sports help us practice our reflexes, tactics, and fighting abilities and are thus perfect for our class.

In other news, the following are my votes on relevant legislation and I encourage my Christian Party comrades to vote similarly.

YEA: War Time Contributions Act, Sado Island Pacification and Improvement Bill, 2-3 (Russian Relations Bill), 2-4 (Roads Bill), 2-5 (Military Recruitment Bill)

NO: Samurai Registration Act, Samurai Regulation Code of 1877, The Human Trafficking Bill

Proposition Joe fucked around with this message at 05:40 on Feb 18, 2014

Proposition Joe
Oct 8, 2010

He was a good man

Arai Ikunosuke, Naval Minister, Daimyo

Firstly, I must add to the condemnations of the wedding bombing. I am deeply saddened that this event took place and that many Christians died in this event. I hope that tensions between Christiand and non-Christians are able to heal and that this incident does not cause a permanent fissure between the people of the republic. I have immense faith that God will bring the perpetrator of this attack to justice.

In regards to legislative matters, I suggest that we use the credits an resources gained from our new friends in Russia to begin construction of railways so that we may further develop our republic.

Map of Proposed Railways


The railways plotted above connect all of our main cities in the southwest and continue to the Wakkanai in the north and Nemuro in the east. After these main railways are completed we may construct further expansions and spurs to reach other parts of the island.

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- The Republic of Ezo will construct the Wakkanai and Nemuro railways with a spur connecting the city of Otaru, connecting our developed southwest with our frontier, in order to facilitate economic development.

I would also sugges using surplus credits to purchase more frigates from the French government in order to solidify our naval supremacy over the Meiji usurpers.

Proposition Joe fucked around with this message at 05:02 on Feb 20, 2014

Proposition Joe
Oct 8, 2010

He was a good man

Arai Ikunosuke, Naval Minister, Daimyo

In regards to the scandal over the Army Minister position, I must protest strongly against the appointment of a member of the Homeland Faction and especially Matsudaira Sadaaki to the head of the army. Matsudaira Sadaaki is a dishonorable individual and quite possibly a murderer involved in the regrettable actions that took place at the wedding of Thomas Blakiston. Sadaaki brings great dishonor on himself and the entire Homeland Faction and the presence of these swine in any military capacities will greatly impact the republic's ability to defend itself.

I am sure that the other parties in congress share similar opinions on Matsudaira Sadaaki and if a replacement for the Army Minister must be found then the replacement clearly must be someone who is not about to be investigated for bombing a wedding.

Proposition Joe
Oct 8, 2010

He was a good man

Arai Ikunosuke, Naval Minister, Daimyo

I would also at this time like to point out that the attempted assassination of Saigo Takamori was indeed the idea of President Enomoto Takeaki. He asked that I task NINJA with the assassination but I thought against it and spent my efforts on defending the island from possible Meiji attacks.

I hope that the current political mudslinging calms down now and that we may resume out attempts at economic development and defense from Meiji.

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Proposition Joe
Oct 8, 2010

He was a good man

Arai Ikunosuke, Naval Minister, Daimyo

Excuse me President Takeaki, but you have no proper grounds for removing me as Naval Minister. I have done nothing in my position but adeptly and competently defended the republic. Removing me from my office puts us all at serious risk of being immediately conquered by Meiji.

Furthermore, it is highly doubtful that the navy or the military at large will go along with this change in leadership. You may have had an argument about removing Otori Keisuke from his office but I have broke no laws and have not disobeyed any orders. You are attempting to remove me from office simply because I pointed out that you had lied about a single event.

You are an imbecile and should kill yourself so that this republic may survive.

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