Kalistani Major History

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Extremist Party to Reform?
Speculation comes after a secret meeting.


Political analyst in Kalistan are on the edge of their seats after hearing news that the Kalistan Radical Front may be starting back up. The news comes after several senior members of the now defunct party met on Tuesday.

The party, founded by John Jones was known for being a very extreme right-winged party in Kalistan, brining opposition to the Labour and Socialist parties at the time. The peak of the party's controversy was when the leader asked its members to hunt down the opposition leader after being "disrespected. The KRF has a strong electoral history, boasting many presidential and legislative wins.

The question now is if this will come to fruition, and how will the new Kalistani populace react to this strongly right party. Analyst are also looking at how the party will get along with the other parties now, as the KRF and the Socialist party, did not vote together much. We will see in the coming days if this party comes back and shakes up the political world.

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GanJam Is Back
20 year hiatus ends as Festival returns with new ODEN input
Dahreil Ananto
April 12, 4466


This years GanJam was held at Dah Stadium in Dahreil, Ananto

This year's GanJam returned from a two decades long hiatus with a low key, but still exciting festival.  Sponsored once more by ODEN, the focus this year was on "good music, good art and good drugs." 

New ODEN-Kalistan Director and GanJam promoter Johnny "Blaze" Edwards said, "The national mood over the past few decades has been pretty somber.  In ODEN, we tracked the ups and downs of consumption and discovered that since the fall of One Party rule, Kalistanis have mostly focused on drinking and taking opioids.  Its like Kalistanis are in a pain-killing mood.  We see that reflected in their voting habits.  Ahem.  Anyway, only within the last couple years have their preferences for consumption changed back to Cannabis, and so we see that as our signal to go ahead and resume the GanJam."

Overall, the Jam was a financial success, but just barely.  ODEN-K Director Edwards said "Well, we made a little money.  Since we didn't get a cut of the concessions, and took a bath on the sale of ODEN products, ticket sales slightly outpaced our costs.  We also only had two nights of ticket sales this year, compared to three nights in the past.  But its no worry.  The value of a Restored Jam to Kalistan is not measured in balances and bottom lines.  We have needed an outlet for a LONG time in this country.  Hopefully, this Jam energizes a new Generation, and maybe next year, the Jam will be bigger than ever!"  The 4466 GanJam sold 78,345 tickets for the first two days, and the final day, as is traditional, was free.  Attendance ranged between 76,300 for the first night to 92,400 for Night 3.  The Jam was held at Dah Stadium in Dahriel Ananto.

This year's jam, the first of this generation featured mainly rock and reggae acts over the three night concert.  "Many of the bands were political, no doubt," said Edwards.  "There is always a close link between the cultural establishment in Kalistan and the SP.  So many of our acts sang songs with overtly political themes in them.  And we ended up booking the most political band in the Country, 'Fight the Establishment', as Show Closers.  They aren't the biggest band in Kalistan right now, but they pretty much sum up the mood of the kids who were at the show."


Carl Santa Ana, leader of the eponymous Santa Ana from Baltusia, opens GanJam to great delight of the Fans

The first night, Edwards combined the International Showcase with the Legends showcase.  Featured on Day One were Baltusian rockers Santa Ana, who blasted the crowd with a shredding 20-minute medley of their hits "Dark Mystic Woman" and instrumental epic "Spirit Crusher".  The music featured a great degree of technical expertise and an Egelion flavor which is so rarely heard in rock music.  The band was such a hit with the crowd, that it was called back out for an encore, and in a master stroke of professional skill, picked up the riff where they had left off and played an additional 10 minutes of the "Spirit Crusher."  Representatives of KMI records were on-hand to sign the band to a three record deal in Eshar, Odufaray based on the performance.  Other featured acts during Day 1 were Kalistani stoner comedy duo Frank Marin and Theodore Chang, who entertained the crowd during set changes.


Veteran Kalistani Comedians Marin and Chang are the first comic act to play the Jam

Night Two was designated L Night, as Dub reggae artists took the stage.  The day was filled with heavy bass riffs, sonic tracers and sparse lyrics from bands like International Irie Squad, King Fatty and Dubsound, and Terry and James.  The Headliners for L Night, Ras Kino and the Dubrock 5, took the stage at 8:30, as the sun was setting.  Free tabs provided by ODEN were passed out among the crowd and people were free to take as many as they liked.  Ras Kino played Reggae for about an hour, and then the band slipped into a dub session which lasted well into the early hours of the morning.  The Dubrockers were joined by the reggae-rock band Four Nineteen, who were named after the famous Bicycle Day, when Dr. Alberto Hoffmeister famously invented LSD in the year 1947.  Ras Kino, the Dubrock 5 and Four Nineteen kept the fryers entertained, playing each others' songs and jamming throughout the night.

The final Day of the GanJam was all about hard rock.  Four Nineteen returned to the stage this afternoon, where they played their entire album, the cult classic "Resistor" from cover to cover.  The album was originally panned by critics, but later attracted an intense cult following before being favorably re-reviewed by the same critics who had panned it earlier.  Fans of Four Nineteen were thrilled to hear the live rendition of the album, and one fan summed up the experience:  "This is the best album ever produced, the most interesting, it was just fantastic to hear it live.  These dudes are all about the fans anyway."  Four Nineteen was not originally scheduled to play the Third Day of the Jam, but because the Suldanor rockers "Stuntman and the Dummies" were unable to make it to the show due to an aircraft malfunction at the last moment, the slot opened up, and Four Nineteen volunteered to play a second set.

The Show Closers, Fight the Establishment, brought the political tint of the rest of this year's GanJam into sharp focus.  Their unapologeticly Leftist lyrics called into question policies of the right-wing Government, as well as an explicit exhortation to fight to defend civil liberties and political freedoms from encroachment by Government officials who do so under the guise of protection of this or that group.

"Yo-Kalistan is not for sale!" said Lead Singer Zachary de la Mancha as the group launched into a powerful rendition of "Market Injustice".  The mood was decidedly more militant during the Fight the Establishment set than it was during the previous two nights.  The charismatic de la Mancha used breaks in the songs to rail against everything from empowerment of the police to the Right Wing anti-immigrant mentality of the current majority in the Government.  "Kalistan is a country of immigrants.  If these people had been in charge when my mother and father arrived from Egelion, they wouldn't have been let in-  More like thrown in jail for wanting to be free and live a better life than the one they left behind.  We're a better country because we welcome Immigrants.  Its time to take a stand against this xenophobic bullsh-t!"


Fight the Establishment, long called the Voice of Odufaray's Left, closed the show with their unequivocal support for Socialism

Most people in the crowd agreed that the juxtaposition between the cool chill reggae Rock sound of Four Nineteen in the afternoon and the Leftist Militant screed of Fight the Establishment in the evening was jarring.  "But, you know, I mean...  I get it," said concert goer Poppy Sandimas, who echoed the sentiment of most of the concertgoers.  "This is my first GanJam.  It was kind of weird, but then Kalistan is in a weird mood right now too.  The Right wants us depoliticized.  They want to keep us out of the street, and want to give the cops power to arrest us when we do march and beat us and search us and take away our freedom.  And yet, we are a Leftist country.  Like, I don't understand how these Rightists keep getting into power.  Everyone knows that Kalistan is about freedom and being welcoming to all.  But these politicians want the cops to beat us and they want to jail innocent people.  We gotta do something, man.  FTE taught us that.  Its time for a new way of doing things."

All major Parties were invited this year to set up booths along Art Row to inform voters about their Party's policies, and to register new voters.  SP sources said they made more than 35,000 new contacts at this year's Jam.

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Political Society to Compete in ElectionsAgramontian League, a left wing think tank, to stand in upcoming general elections
Sulari, Suldanor
September 2, 4466

Left wing political organisation the Agramontian League has announced that it has successfully registered as a political party and will be standing in the next set of national and local elections, currently scheduled to be held in January 4468. Over the past decade, the League has become increasingly partisan, aiming criticism at the right wing governing coalition in particular. The proposal to officially register as a political party has been discussed for several years and a motion was approved to that end at the organisation's national conference in May. Despite rumours of various high profile defections from the Reform Party and the Socialist Party, the League currently has few experienced political figures.

Since its establishment over four centuries ago, the Agramontian League has sought to preserve the legacy of Kalistani economist and thinker Oscar Agramonte. Developed throughout his lifetime, Agramonte's theories and ideas emphasised the important role of the state within the Ethical Socialist system. Described by some as nationalistic and others as Ruanist, this unique combination of ideas has maintained a hardcore following, owing in part to the work of the League. In their official summary of Agramontian thought, the organisation states that "the central tenet of the Agramontian way of thinking is that the individual and the state are intrinsically related and should seek to support each other in whatever way possible".

At a press conference last week, party leader Guillermo Berrocal highlighted the need for a political party which can bridge the divide between the hardline conservative factions and the orthodox socialists in the SPoK. Furthermore, he assured assembled journalists that the League would not be dogmatic, saying "the Agramontian League recognises the impact of the state on its citizens. With that in mind, proper and effective governance is a pre-requisite for a high quality of life and that means compromise, understanding and debate must be prioritised by politicians and government officials".

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Former President Maria Reina-Rodriguez Dies at 71Influential Socialist Leader leaves a mixed legacy
Sulari, Suldanor
October 2, 4466


Reina, affectionately referred to as "Queen Maria" served in Kalistani Politics for more than five decades

First elected to the Assembly at the age of 19, Maria Reina-Rodriguez has led the Socialist Party for 40 years.  But her powerful, heavily accented voice is now silenced.  Her family has confirmed that Comrade Reina, former President of the Republic and Speaker of the Socialist Party died in her sleep last night.  Her Grandson, Jorge Delgado, made the announcement in a brief news conference, saying that Reina had been diagnosed five years with congestive heart failure, and had undergone two outpatient surgeries to attempt to remove plaque from various arteries.  The President had kept a low profile since leaving office, and tried to reduce her work load, but neither wanted to give up her leadership position, nor was asked to by the Party.  "Last night, my grandmother lost her battle with heart congestion, and suffered a massive heart attack which took her life instantly.  We request privacy while my family grieves the loss, and will have news at some point in the future concerning a public memorial, where those who loved her may say good bye to her."

Reina-Rodriguez was especially skilled in economic theory, and moved into the position of Leader of the Party with the fall of Comrade Al-Khali.  During the 4430, Reina served as Premier of the Republic, following Al-Khali's downfall, and then moved into the Presidency when Al-Khali was assassinated.  Comrade Reina served as President of the Republic for 17 years, including the period of One Party Rule, which saw the collapse and recovery of the Kalistani Economy, not once but twice.  Comrade Reina was responsible for Kalistan's part in improving relations between our Republic and the Kingdom of Lourenne, and general prosperity of the Republic.  But her administration was not without controversy.  Under Reina, Kalistan's commitment to democracy was seriously questioned, as the SP under Reina instituted measures from preventing ephemeral Parties from participating in Kalistan.  Those restrictions were eventually rolled back, and the restoration of democracy led to successive Rightist Administrations, though Reina has ensured that SP ministers remain in the Government.

Reina leaves behind a Kalistan in the firm grips of an inexplicable Rightist Majority.  Her lasting legacy will be the dramatic development of Kalistan's Private Sector, especially in the technology, automotive, and financial sectors.  She is survived by her husband, Jorge Jones, one daughter, Denise Delgado-Reina, and three grandchildren.  Reina will be buried in Sulari, where she has made her home in the past decade.

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Premier of the Republic Hashimoto to Retire"Passing of the President allows me to re-evaluate"
Kaliburg, Ananto
November 15, 4466


Premier Hashimoto, long serving Socialist Leader set to retire following next election

The death of former President of the Republic and Leader of the SP has weighed on the far left for a month now.  It has also given Premier of the Republic Abe Hashimoto a catalyst to announce his retirement.

"I began my career more than 50 years ago," the Premier said in a recent interview.  "It has been my life's work.  But the passing of my very close friend and comrade, President Reina, has allowed me to re-evaluate how I will spend the few years that I myself have left.  I sacrificed any potential for a family, and my personal life in service to the Republic, and while I am proud of the work that I have done, both as foreign minister and then as Premier, I still have things that I want to do.  I'd like to return to Lourenne, and maybe see some more of Selaya.  I still have a few good years left, and well, you never know what you have until its gone.  I miss my friend Maria, most of all."

The Premier said it is his intention to retire from Public Service following the next election.  "I'll remain in my current position as long as the President desires me to do so, as is the Prerogative.  But I will not stand for re-election in 68.  So, that will resolve matters one way or another."

The loss of Reina and the retirement of Hashimoto leaves a vacuum at the top of the SP's ranks.  There are few obvious successors for leadership.  The Socialist Party has historically reached outside of its established leadership at times like this, but as the announcement of Hashimoto's retirement is only just now public, the process of selecting a new leader is one for the future.

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John Henry Bennots named to succeed HashimotoSuldanor Businessman vows continuity
Sulari, Suldanor
May 25, 4467


Bennots accepts the mantle of Party Leader at SPoK's Spring Convention in Kaliburg

Businessman John Henry Bennots was acclaimed "Speaker of the Socialist Party" at the SP's recent Convention to replace the retiring Abe Hashimoto.  Bennots comes from a family long associated with Socialist Politics in Kalistan.  Most recently, his cousin, Michelle Marks-Bennots became CEO of the successful firm KalMM in Kalistan.  Before that, his great aunt, Blythe Johnson-Bennots served at President of the Republic.

John Henry Bennots, who is 59, has thus far been successful at not following in the footsteps of his family's traditional occupation.  But when he was invited to speak to the Convention this Spring, whose primary task was to find a replacement for Party Leader Abe Hashimoto, his words excited a significant portion of the gathered delegates, who promptly launched a successful effort to draft Bennots to serve.  Two days later, Bennots was named "Party Speaker" by acclamation, and will be entered into the election in Suldanor's contest, as name 1 on the list.

Bennots' acceptance speech hinted at what sort of direction he will lead the Party. 

"I am deeply humbled by the Convention's faith in me.  My Brethrenist faith tells me that I should say little and listen a lot.  If you will indulge me a moment, I think I owe it to the delegates here gathered here to say a few words about the way I think we ought conduct ourselves as a Party.  First, we should make friends and try to govern as equal partners.  We will not win all the elections, but we don't need to.  I am especially proud of the association the Party has with the Conservatives.  Protecting Kalistan's Institutions, the pillars which make our nation strong, more than all the bombs and ships we could ever make, will be my first and foremost goal, like it was my friend Abe's.

"We should not be afraid to support private sector growth.  Nothing should dampen our fervor for the Dual Economy, but I think too often, the Socialist Party has prioritized the Public Sector, while private sector actors have shown the prosperity and quality of life which can come once human need is satisfied.  People not only need to eat:  Sometimes they like to watch tv too.  Someone needs to make those tvs.  Sometimes people like to float around in a pool...  I don't know.  I'm just throwing ideas out here, but someone needs to make those pools.  Nobody needs a pool, and not everyone wants one, but for those who do, Kalistan needs a private sector to make them.

"At the same time, we should not erode the social contract we have with our workers.  I am a businessman.  My job is turning a profit for my shareholders.  But that doesn't mean I need to do it unethically.  We can make plenty of money and protect workers' rights.  My prosperity is tied to the prosperity of those who work for me.  To this, I feel it is my obligation, as a matter of fact, every employer's obligation to act ethically, toward our co-workers, and toward society as well.  We can pay our workers well, we can protect their right to collectively bargain, and yes, even to strike, for better conditions.  And meanwhile, it doesn't cost us much to let workers make decisions with us.

"While I am on the topic of ethical conduct of business, we also have an obligation to keep our air and water clean. 

"Finally, we renew our commitment to social equality, which is the hallmark of Kalistani society.  There are not two sets of rights or two sets of responsibilities to society.  There is only one set of laws, for foreigners and Kalistani Nationals alike, while in the sovereign Republic.  One set of laws for men and women, an every other way nature has attempted to divide people.  But in all of us, there is that spark of God, which we recognize in one another when we show each other respect.  We do this for all humanity, not just those lucky enough to have been born in Kalistan.  I am a nationalist:  I believe that Kalistan represents the apex of human social and political development.  But humanity is made of the same clay.  So we should not promote discriminatory laws, not in any sense of the word."

Bennots finished his remarks guaranteeing continuity between Hashimoto's government and his own should he be lucky enough to be put into the Premier's seat.  He seeks to continue to expand Kalistan's consumer good market, but reiterated his unflinching support for both the Dual Economy, and worker's rights.  He seeks to underscore Kalistan's traditional role of Guarantor of Peace in the Anantonese Ocean, and seeks to maintain peaceful relations with Kalistan's neighbors.  "In particular, we should make an effort to reach out to Baltusia.  Preliminary reports show that we have a significant amount in common with our closest neighbors."  Lourenne is not to be forgotten though, especially since cooperation over mobile technology continues .

Bennots closed by thanking the Convention for the honor to serve.

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KalMM builds AR into new Solaris ModelAugmented Reality to become "ubiquitous" in Kalistan, says CEO Marks
Sulari, Suldanor
November 2, 4467


AR, already a popular app on Solaris models, becomes part of core OS in new Solaris XXV

Michelle Marks-Bennots, the long serving CEO of the Kalistan-Lourenne joint firm KalMM announced that the new Solaris XXV will have augmented reality, or AR built into the core operating system for the coming year.  The announcement was made at the annual shareholders meeting which has frequently been used to tout new features and development in branded devices.

"We've noted the popularity of the app AR on our devices," said Marks.  "But the issue was that AR had a number of problems when not native to the devices.  It would occasionally crash the phone because it would draw too much computing power away from the device itself, especially in larger cities.  Filters would be a problem, so for example, if you wanted to filter out everything but restaurants, it would devote extra power to finding restaurants that were very far away and stacking them with the ones near by.  It always drained the battery too quickly, thereby significantly shortening the life of the device itself through frequent recharging."

But Marks announced that KalMM, already a regional leader in mobile technology, has resolved many of the issues.  "Instead of leaving AR outside the phone, for users to bring in, given the massive popularity of the app, we decided to work with the makers of AR to bring it inside the phone.  This resolves a whole host of conflicts by making the AR be a part of the architecture of the device.  Now, instead of loading the app, it will run in the background, and can be activated or put in standby immediately with the side trigger, as if you are taking a screenshot.  Since the device prioritizes internal, structural features, AR will not compete for resources anymore.  You can load up overlays in the settings menu, And it no longer drains the battery the way the standalone app does.  It is a win-win-win, for KalMM, AR and the consumer.  With the new developments AR will become ubiquitous in Kalistan, and in all other places that buy our devices."

Marks also revealed news with regard to pricepoint.  "Given market saturation, which we hit in Kalistan about 6 years ago, we have been able to scale our production and source most of our components locally, significantly shortening our supply chain and saving a great deal of money on production.  Most of the savings are being sunk into development, but a large chunk of them will be passed on to the consumer.  The Solaris XXIV started out at 1235, but the new model will begin at 1075.  We feel that the new AR is an innovation worth upgrading for.  AR isn't the only quality improvement, but it is certainly one of the most exciting, and so putting this device into the hands of millions of our loyal customers is a deal we are willing to make."

The news of the deal with AR was celebrated by investors, and KMM stocks are up 6.2% for the year in the Kalsie, with most of the gains made in the last two weeks.

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Kalistan Radical Front rebrands, welcomes new members
KRF re-names and relaxes its positions.


John Jackson leaving his latest meeting with party leaders.


John Jackson and the crew at the Kalistan Radical Front announced today that they will be re-branding in an attempt to normalize themselves with voters. For the past decades the party called "fascist" by some has been the KRF, today they have become "Kalistan First".

"No longer will we be regarded as a party for fascist or 'radicals', we now are a party that can represent anyone. Our main priority used to be restricting rights and ensuring that certain people are higher than others, our main priority now is that Kalistan and its citizens are first. In Kalistan our citizens should have the best water, the best police officers, the best military, and it shouldn't have to rely on foreign nations to get things done." said John Jackson. We also asked him about the party's controversial policies on segregation and race mixing he said, "We have certainly changed some policies on that front. As long as you are a Kalistan citizen you deserve the best. We dont care about what race you are, just as long as you are Kalistani. When it comes to immigration, we still believe in a closed border."

Reactions to this move have been mixed, with some calling it "a great step to normalization" and others calling it "a new mask on a still horrible party." We also are seeing some interesting reactions from some of the party's established base. Some are in-different to the change, while a good chunk are upset by the lax in policies by the party. A KRF voter from Ananto said, "I cant believe the party isn't gonna fight for segregation anymore, its an absolute outrage." We will see in the up and coming elections if this re-branding results in votes.

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Suldanor Opens Al-Khali Solar FarmKMD and KalNaPeCo to generate electricity
Sulari, Suldanor
November 12, 4470


The Al-Khali Solar Farm, named after Sulari's favorite son, Premier Abdulaziz Al-Khali, will generate electricity for 350,000 homes

Cheap energy has always been part of the mandate for KalNaPeCo.  But solar farms have never been on the agenda, until now.  KALNAPECO, the national Petroleum company, has teamed with KalMD to develop the first great solar farm in Kalistan.  Benefiting from inexpensive photovoltaics sold by overseas distributors, primarily from Baltusia and domestic production which has just begun ramping up, the large, double solar array collects the sun's energy during the day and charges batteries to produce an even flow of current throughout the day and night.

"These photovoltaics are so sensitive," said new AKSF spokeswoman Jill Dove, "that even in cloudy and rainy days, the farms operate at 57% capacity, meaning that as long as the sun is up, we are generating power.  More power, in fact that is needed by the customers that we immediately serve."  The Solar Farm produces enough power daily to power 350,000 homes, but since the more than 450,000 homes in Sulari and that doesn't include businesses, the farm is intended to act as a back up to other power generation from more traditional methods.

"Ultimately, the goal is to move off of natural gas," said KalNaPeCo CEO Frank Franco.  "KalNaPeCo, in making investments in renewable energy, will guarantee our own profitability by extending the supply of oil we are pulling out of the ground.  The Solar Farm that we have opened with KMD takes pressure off demand for current KNP production, so that we aren't being asked to pull ever increasing amounts of oil and gas up and depleting our reserves as quickly.  It is a small investment, compared to the cost of running aground when the oil dries up."

Ultimately, the AKSF will not replace fossil fuel usage.  "There's 100 million people in Kalistan, and 36 million homes in Kalistan," said Dove.  "We'd have to build more than 100 of these farms to just barely meet demand Republic wide.  So far, there is an additional one planned for Senvias, Vrassa.  But it is a start.  And it proves that it can be done."

KMD and KNP have sold the Solar Farm over to the nationalized power grid, as per the Law, guaranteeing an immediate and final onetime profit of 2.3%.  The entire project cost the companies more than 23 million Rubles to build.  The Solar Farm is now operated by the Kalistani Government, and serves Sulari primarily.  The farm will be maintained by the NSP under instruction by KMD technicians who are on contract with the NSP for technical consultation.

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Raymond Reiley-Carrangus nominated by SP for President of the RepublicBegins campaign against Oatis Perot
Kaliburg, Ananto
May 12, 4471


Reiley-Carrangus, Political Commentator and Social Activist says "Time is up for the Reform Party"

Socialist Raymond Reiley-Carrangus, a political commentator for Eshar Radio 93.2 FM and a social Activist in Eshar and throughout Odufaray, has sought and obtained the nomination for President of the Republic from the Socialist Party of Kalistan.  Reiley, who is 41, is a moderate Socialist and a newcomer to SP politics in Kalistna  But he appears to be the right man for the Job.

As he accepted the nomination, he said this "The Reform Party has governed Kalistan fairly ineffectively.  They have refused to use the Presidential Prerogative to name a new Government which is reflective of Kalistan's multi-Party political climate, and they neither sponsor bills, nor do they really vote all that often recently.  Their Party, however, sits in the Assembly, keeping seats warm, and they basically take checks for doing nothing.  The Party, with this vote feels that I could do better than this, but let's be honest:  This podium I'm speaking at can do better than the current President.  So we should change him:  Time's up for the Reform Party."

Reiley, a life time dues payer to the SP, said he would not take a hard line.  "Look, I'm a middle of the road guy.  I'm not interested in tearing things down, and I'm not interested in shutting people out.  I can already say, if I am the lucky recipient of the People's trust, I will share my table with all Parties who endorse me.  Even the NCP, who we may not agree with all the time, but we've generally gotten along with, and who the SP has endorsed for years as an institutionalist antidote to the whackjob rightist anarchists arrayed against the Government.  With cooperation from both sides, Kalistan's institutions have been protected for the most Part, and so I'll name the NCP Leader Premier if elected President.  That's just what's going to happen.  I've laid the cards out on the table.  Of course I'll observe the Prerogative as well, and will seek advice for the plurality."

Reiley's positions are somewhat right of the traditional SP's positions, but he also fully endorses the social agenda of the Party.  "We can't have worker's power without basic workers' rights.  We will promote strengthening rights to strike and collectively bargain.  A strong workforce is a happy workforce, and a happy workforce is a productive workforce.  Those who make money can use that to expand investment in Kalistan's current projects, and to do so, we need to focus on the needs of the worker.  Additionally, we need to continue to work to end poverty in Kalistan by ending the exploitation that causes poverty."

Reiley said he is no "social warrior":  "Kalistan's laws should reflect the preferences of the legislature.  There is a reason we have been elected here, and that is to do the People's business.  So consequently, shutting out one voice or a million is the same whether those voices belong to leftists or rightists."  Reiley is also in favor of decreasing the strength of the military, and looking into ways of solving all of Kalistan's territorial disputes with its neighbors.  "I want peace.  So that's what we should work toward." 

Reiley will be in consultation with other possibly sympathetic Parties over the next couple years to see what can be done about obtaining their endorsement.  Meanwhile, stay tuned.