The Bully Pulpit

The Bully Pulpit
The Japanese came on board with a trade agreement on February 2nd, 1965. After the devastation that happened to their country it was understandable. However, it did happen 26 years before. I, of course, was not that blunt. The meeting went on until February 6th. The end result was a new trade agreement.

-Times of Peace: My Years as Secretary of State by Former Secretary of State Mathias Clinton, Random House, Los Angeles, 1985.

While the meeting with the Germans and Japanese was going on, I was trying to get South Carolina Governor Lamar Norquist to integrate all of his schools. While I hated the fact that the Federal Government has this kind of power, I accepted it as necessary. Over course of three months of meetings, Norquist and I came to an agreement South Carolina would integrate as long as the government would delegate more to the states.

-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.

After landing on the moon for the tenth time in June, 1965 President Goldwater said it was time that a space station be put in orbit. In a joint project between the major powers led by America construction began in August, 1965. It would take over a year to complete and would create new solar powered technology.

-From the Earth: a History of Space Exploration by Kenneth Armstrong, Harper/Collins, New York, 1969.

This new agreement will give us a new enlightenment as we search the stars. It will take time of course but it will be done.

-New York Times article by Quentin Roosevelt, August 31st, 1965.

[Scene: Oval Office. President Barry Goldwater and Vice President Katheryn Harris September 9th, 1965.]

President Goldwater: We need real infrastructure in space if we are going to make this work, Kathy.

Vice President Harris: I know Barry. And we will get that. We just have to give it time.

President Goldwater: I know that. I just don't trust any of the people in Congress to understand that.

Vice President Harris: Nor do I. But we have worked well with them in the past. And together we will work for a bright future.

President Goldwater: (Smiles) Thank you, Kathy.

Vice President Harris: (Smiles) You're welcome, Barry.

-Scene from the biopic Goldwater, starring George Fonda and Sonya Hepburn, Dir. William Stone, 1987.

1966 began with an unexpected surprise. Kaiser Wilhelm IV was assassinated by a German Republican named Rudolf Hess on January 2nd. When his son, who became Kaiser Fredrick IV, took over, it was found that Hess had been in and out of insane asylums for years, always ranting about Jews. This time, he went into the asylum permanently. I went to the coronation myself to meet with the new Kaiser. We spoke at length about the projects that were going on, particularly the space program. Even though he was 20 years old when he came to the throne, I found him an intelligent young man, though not as intelligent as Queen Anne II of England or Czarina Olga I of Russia.

-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.

January 14th, 1966.

Just got back from Fredrick's coronation. It was full of the pomp that one expects from German coronations. Unlike the coronation of his father or our cousin, Queen Anne II, around 15 years ago, this one was less formal. For a German coronation anyway.

-Czarivich Alexei's Journal.

After the coronation, it was back to work. I found that the Russians were making preparations for their own moon landing on February 28th. The English and the French were content with helping us. As was everyone else. After the Russian moon landing on March 2nd, there were heavy negotiations, as to who owned what part. Eventually, we got the Sea of Tranquility, and the Russians got the Sea of Frigoris.

-Times of Peace: My Years as Secretary of State by Former Secretary of State Mathias Clinton, Random House, Los Angeles, 1985.

In the news tonight the Mexican Territories are petitioning the government to be taken into the union as states. President Goldwater said that the conditions for statehood are not fully met yet. However, Governors Allende of Baja California, Williamson, of Sonora and Romney of Chihuahua, promise to make their territories states in this administration or the next.

-ABS Nightly News, March 18th, 1966.

1966 was a good year for the United States. We did another flyby of Mars and Venus. Eugenics movements were on a downward slide. I had introduced a bill that would create an organization to protect the environment. The Environmental Protection Organization started on September 19th, 1966 after months of debate. Going into the midterms we were feeling confident.

-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.

Last night, the Republicans retained control of the House and Senate. The Democrats vow to make a fight for everything the Republicans throw. However, it seems that will be difficult at this moment.

-New York Times article, November 9th, 1966.

January 1967: tired of the government in Lisbon refusing to give them their independence, Portugal's African colonies, starting with Angola, took over various government buildings and army outposts. The government, headed by President Agostinho Martinez, began to funnel troops to the areas. However, whether it would get the colonies to heel would be another matter entirely.

-Pulling Back: The Road to Decolonization by Senator LaKisha Murdoch Hughes R-Illinois, University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1998.

Yes, we are keeping an eye on the situation in Africa. Unless we are asked we will not intervene. We do not go into countries on military adventures.

-Press release from the White House, February 3rd, 1967.

While President Goldwater was mulling over running for a second term, he gave the territory of Baja California statehood on March 10th, 1967. While this angered some Democrats, about admitting parts of foreign countries, the president reminded them that so was California, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Alaska and parts of other states. Hawaii and Texas were countries in their own right for a while before the United States brought them in as territories or states. And no more objections were raised.

-Times of Peace: My Years as Secretary of State by Former Secretary of State Mathias Clinton, Random House, Los Angeles, 1985.

When I announced my intention to run for a second term on April 26th, 1967, I knew that the Democrats would try to get some of best to try to stop me. I must admit they did try.

-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.

After President Goldwater announced that he was running for a second term the Democrats were ready. Former Vice President, Johnston Perry, entered the race on May 5th. Then Florida Governor, Claude Pepper, announced on June 7th. Finally, Congressman Howard Wriggle of Pennsylvania, entered on November 17th. However, the Republicans were ready as well.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

President Goldwater has done something for this country. However, he can do so much more. Congress is with him. If only he would use that power.

-New York Times article by Quentin Roosevelt, November 21st, 1967.

I never said that the president should use his power to bully Congress to do their bidding. However, in January, 1968, I decided to get some more off my agenda before the conventions. On January 4th, I introduced a bill that would put more into the space program. While the Democrats and some of my fellow Republicans fought me on it, I insisted that it was worth it.

-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.

I advised the president against alienating a part of our base. However, he was confident that they would come around.

-Former Vice President Katheryn Hudson, interview with the New York Times, 1984.

As I was eating lunch the other day, I heard that my friend, and former boss, President Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., died of a Brain Tumour. However, I know how he really died. He died of his heart breaking over the state of the country. He died because of what the Republicans are doing. I say no more. I say we throw them out of office and take this country back.

-Former Vice President Johnston Perry, campaign speech, May 1st, 1968.

While the death of President Kennedy is tragic, I will not use it for political purposes. That is not what he would have wanted. I do agree that the Republicans need to leave the White House this November.

-Governor Claude Pepper D-FL, campaign speech, May 2nd, 1968.

As both parties entered their conventions, there was a feeling that they would win. The Democrats, during their convention, rejected Former Vice President Johnston Perry, and instead nominated Florida Governor, Claude Pepper, on the 1st ballot. Governor Pepper picked former rival Congressman Howard Wriggle of Pennsylvania, hoping that lightning would hit him like it did for President Goldwater.

President Goldwater and Vice President Harris were renominated at their convention. It was what President Goldwater was hoping for. That both he and Harris would continue to work together for another 4 years.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

President Goldwater: I have no problems with the spending as of now. What I will not have is useless spending.

Governor Pepper: Do you not feel, Mr. President, that the space program is useless spending? Do you not feel that we have enough to concentrate on?

President Goldwater: I feel that we do have enough to concentrate on. However, I do not feel that the space program is a useless endeavour.

-First presidential debate, September 24th, 1968.

Congressman Wriggle: There are no words to describe how you have dishonored our country, madam.

Vice President Harris: I have promoted our country abroad. Worked tirelessly to bring up the standard of living in this country for all Americans. And I never get thanks for it. Dishonor? What is dishonorable about hard work and the willingness to better yourself? What is dishonorable about giving all of yourself to a cause you believe in, to make the country that you love, a better place for all? The only dishonorable thing is to degrade that work because you think less of the person who did it.

-Vice presidential debate, October 3rd, 1968.

The vice presidential debate is what really lost it for the Democrats. On November 5th, 1968 President Barry Goldwater was re-elected to a second term.

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President Barry Goldwater (R-AZ)/Vice President Katheryn Harris (R-MA) 333 EV.

Governor Claude Pepper (D-FL)/Congressman Howard Wriggle (D-PA) 211 EV.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

When I suggested that we do something about immigration reform in December 1968, President Goldwater said that we would do something about it. Over the next few weeks we discussed the ins and outs of what to do. Finally, we came to an agreement.

-Former Vice President Katheryn Hudson, interview with the New York Times, 1984.

For too long we have had illegal immigration. Therefore, I am introducing a bill that will both grant amnesty to illegal immigrants and streamline the immigration process. This will keep our country safe from foreign elements.

-President Barry Goldwater, press conference, January 16th, 1969.

Kathy is like a daughter to me. That does not mean that I am blind to her faults. She freely admits to when her suggestions were dumb. However, she was right about immigration reform. We did need it. And I am glad she suggested it.

-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.
 
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Last night in a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court held abortion falls under the right to privacy clause of the 14th amendment. While religious organizations have said that they will challenge the decision, it appears that the matter is closed.

-NBS Nightly News, April 18th, 1969.

The court made the right decision. Although I do not think that abortion is a constitutional issue at all the court did make the right decision.

-President Barry Goldwater, comment to the press, April 18th, 1969.

While it was not my place to say I was aghast with what the court decided, I was in negotiations with the British and Irish about the technology that they were providing to the new International Space Station that was being finished at the time. They were just wrapping up when an aide rushed in.

-Times of Peace: My Years as Secretary of State by Former Secretary of State Mathias Clinton, Random House, Los Angeles, 1985.

Last night an attempt was made on both President Goldwater and Vice President Harris. Fortunately, the assassin was caught by Washington D.C. police before the shots were actually taken at them. In other news, the fighting in Portuguese Africa has finally ended after over two years of fighting and hundreds of thousands of dead. The Portuguese government has agreed to pull out in the next few months.

-ABS Nightly News, May 7th, 1969.

Portugal, leaving their African colonies in such a bloody fashion, showed that it was time to leave. Belgium and Italy started pulling out at the same time. France and Britain did not start pulling out until 1971 and 1972 respectively. Still it was happening.

-Pulling Back: The Road to Decolonization by Senator LaKisha Murdoch Hughes R-Illinois, University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1998.

Without a doubt, getting some form of immigration reform was hard. Fortunately, Congresswoman Geraldine Cohen of Oklahoma had an idea. Anyone willing to serve in the military or has good grades and is able to get into a university will get a pathway to citizenship. After a brief debate, the finished act was on my desk on September 24th, 1969.

-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.

It felt good to do something to combat illegal immigration. I am just surprised that no one thought of it before.

-Congresswoman Geraldine Cohen R-OK, comment to the press, September 24th, 1969.

This bill will make America into a haven for criminals. We must not give them any easier ways to get into the country and spread their vileness.

-Congressman Solomon Lane D-OH, September 28th, 1969.

As 1970 rolled around, the International Space Station was launched. I was proud of that being accomplished. However, there were others who were willing to tear that down.

-Times of Peace: My Years as Secretary of State by Former Secretary of State Mathias Clinton, Random House, Los Angeles, 1985.

This is wasteful spending of the highest order. We have got to reign this in.

-House Minority Leader Congressman Newton Pelosi D-CA, January 16th, 1970.

I have always maintained a balanced budget and will continue to maintain a balanced budget. We are a strong and prosperous nation.

-President Barry Goldwater, press conference, January 19th, 1970.

Sure that seems like a bad call now, however, we did not know that the economy was in any kind of danger. The markets did not start to turn until May 22nd. They started to rise slightly on June 1st then fell again on July 7th. It kept going like this until past the November elections.

-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.

Though the Republicans lost a bit of their lead in the House and Senate last night, they still maintain a majority. The Democrats vow to make sure to continue fighting for America as they are needed.

-New York Times article, November 4th, 1970.

Last night President Goldwater sought to extend voting rights to the citizens of Washington D.C. with the 21st amendment to the Constitution. Whether it will be enacted is up to question as it is unlikely to go to the states let alone to the Senate. However, sources assure this reporter that it is likely to go through.

-ABS Nightly News, January 20th, 1971.

Last night, after much lobbying on the part of Governor Michael Williamson, the territory of Sonora has become a state. With this, only the territory of Chihuahua, is left of the pieces of Mexico President Roosevelt conquered over 50 years ago.

-L.A. Times article, February 9th, 1971.

Therefore, I shall not seek re-nomination as your president by the Republican party. I will endorse my vice president, Katheryn Harris.

-President Barry Goldwater, press conference, June 11th, 1971.

Not to go against the president's judgement, but is this country ready for a female president? I do not think so. That is why I am running for president.

-Secretary of State Mathias Clinton, press statement, June 14th, 1971.

I have always been a leader for America. A leader in war, a leader in peace and a leader in space. Together we shall lead America in the right direction.

-Congressman Solomon Lane D-OH, speech at a fund raiser in Akron, Ohio, July 23rd, 1971.

I am running for the country that I love and to make sure that you have the best share.

-Governor Terrence Phillips D-NM, announcing his intention to run for president, September 4th, 1971.

While I knew that I had to keep my vice president and Secretary of State from killing each other, I also had a country to run. In both regards, I think I did rather well, considering. On the domestic front the 21st amendment was passed on March 31st, 1972. Also Congress was trying to pass a bill calling for the criminalization of drugs like marijuana. Had that bill come onto my desk I would have vetoed it. Fortunately, it was killed before it left the Senate on May 2nd.

-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.

At the Democratic National Convention in Cleveland, Congressman Solomon Lane was selected as the presidential nominee on the 4th ballot. However instead of picking New Mexico Governor Terrence Phillips (who was promised a cabinet position if Lane won) but Senator Arlen Rosedale of Oklahoma to be his running mate.

Meanwhile, at the Republican Convention in Denver, Colorado, Vice President Katheryn Harris was selected as the presidential candidate on the first ballot. And, because of the campaign he waged against her, Mathias Clinton was not selected as her vice president. Instead Congressman Hershel Bekowsky of California was picked. Going into the campaign, both parties were confident.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

As the election heats up President Goldwater signs one last act into law: the Means Mental Health Act which standardizes care in all Mental Health facilities in the nation. The bill also puts a stop to lobotomies in all Mental Health facilities.

-NBS Nightly News, September 13th, 1972.

Vice President Harris: You have blocked all of the bills that were put forward. Is it fair to say that you have not done a thing in congress?

Congressman Lane: While it is true that I have blocked bills in Congress, I only did so if they were not in the public good. As for me not doing anything in Congress, I have everything I could to help America. True, I have not introduced bills. However, I have helped.

-1st presidential debate, September 26th, 1972.

As the race wound down, it became increasingly clear that the Harris/Bekowsky ticket was not going to win. However, the fact that a woman was nominated on the ticket of a major party three times was huge.

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Congressman Solomon Lane (D-OH)/Senator Arlen Rosedale (D-OK) 437 EV.


Vice President Katheryn Harris (R-MA)/Congressman Hershel Bekowsky (R-CA) 111 EV.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

The 1972 election was a shame. Kathy would have made a great president.

-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.

I believe that, Governor Terrence Phillips of New Mexico, will make a fine Secretary of State, and will serve our country admirably.

-President-elect Solomon Lane, press release, December 2nd, 1972.

I was packing my office to leave Washington D.C. while Lane's cabinet was being announced. The choices he made were interesting. Phillips, I understood, he did work in the State department for a few years before becoming governor of New Mexico. Dean Rusk of Georgia as Secretary of the Treasury, was a good choice too. As were James Roosevelt of New York as Commerce Secretary, Wade Kim of Hawaii as Secretary of Labor, Rita Landon of Kansas as Secretary of the Interior, George Wick of Alabama as Secretary of Agriculture, Helena Sandiego of Puerto Rico as Attorney General and Harry Stewart of New Jersey as Postmaster General.

But Louis Terkel of Illinois as Secretary of War? Tristan Foote of Mississippi as Secretary of the Navy? He made a creationist Secretary of Education when he named Ryan Coburn of Oklahoma to that position. And naming Thomas Janeway of Indiana Secretary of Health was a huge misstep. However it could have been worse.

-Times of Peace: My Years as Secretary of State by Former Secretary of State Mathias Clinton, Random House, Los Angeles, 1985.

I have no illusions that this will be easy. However, I have a great way to lead us into the future.

-President Solomon Lane, inauguration speech, January 17th, 1973.

While the United State has maintained good relations with the Middle East we have our own supply of oil. We are also trading partners with Canada and can get oil from there. However, we should think about making a transition to alternate fuels.

-Interview with President of Ford Motors Richard Nixon, February 19th, 1973.
 
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I agree with Mr. Nixon. What we need is real infrastructure of alternate energy like wind, solar and water to go along with current energy providers like oil, coal and nuclear. However, it will take time.

-Secretary of the Interior Rita Landon, interview with NBS News, February 20th, 1973.

We cannot cut ourselves off from oil. Not completely. We shall forever be an oil consuming nation.

-Senator Victorio Chavez (D-SO), speech on the Senate floor, February 22nd, 1973.

The fight over alternate fuels would take up most of President Lane's time for 1973. However, it did get some proper legislation done like the Clean Water and Air Act of 1973, signed into law on November 12th, 1973. It was not enough at the time, but it was a good start.

-Oil!: How We Lost Our Dependence and made America great by Robert Stockwell, Ballantine Books, Toronto, 2014.

I am pleased to announce that we have been finally admitted as a state of this great nation. I shall continue to serve in whatever capacity the people of this state shall see fit to put me in.

-Former Territorial Governor George Romney, announcing the admission of Chihuahua into the United States, January 14th, 1974.

I have no illusions that we still need immigration reform. However, we have more important matters to deal with.

-President Solomon Lane, comment to reporters on the capitol steps, January 17th, 1974.

The president is wrong. We have all the immigration reform we need. Anymore and we run the risk of over population.

-Congressman Gerald Chapman R-MI, speech on the House floor, January 18th, 1974.

Today marks the first handshake in space between two powers. Former enemies Great Britain and Germany today met in the International Space Station to study the effects of zero gravity on mice. We wish them well.

-NBS Nightly News, July 5th, 1974.

Yesterday, the alternate energy industry was rocked when President of Ford Motor Company resigned today amid accusations of embezzlement. Speaking at a press conference, Mr. Nixon said "I am not a crook". It is unknown how Ford will recover at this time.

-New York Times article, August 9th, 1974.

I was eventually cleared of the charges. However the damage done to my reputation and to that of my family was done for. I will probably never work in industry again.

-RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon by former President of Ford Motor Co. Richard Nixon, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1978.

The economy is stable, we must remember that. Under the Republican's failed policies we would have slipped into a depression. From now on we shall soar.

-President Solomon Lane, press conference, October 15th, 1974.

Last night, the Democrats maintained their lead in Congress. Although not strong, the Republicans have big plans for the coming months.

-L. A. Times article, November 6th, 1974.

Today, I am introducing a bill, that is going to extend a lifeline to the poor. This will help build America into a stronger nation by lifting our nation's poor out of the gutters.

-Congressman Gerald Chapman R-MI, on the House floor, January 22nd, 1975.

February 7th, 1975.

Today, I am wondering when I will get onto the throne. My mother, bless her, is still running like industrial engine. There are those who say that she will be Russia's Queen Victoria. Perhaps so, but I do not want my children to be on the throne without me on there first.

-Czarivich Alexei's journal.

On April 10th, 1975 Czarina Olga I granted autonomy within the empire to Poland. While the Poles were grateful, there were other minorities that were waiting for their turn. Not for autonomy, but for outright independence.

-House of Cards: A History of Russia by Anya Rosenbaum, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1999.

I am not in the best of health. At 61 I feel that I have done enough for my country. I understand that Vice President Rosedale is also retiring from politics. So I fully endorse Terrence Phillips for the presidency in our bicentennial year.

-President Solomon Lane, minutes of a cabinet meeting, June 1st, 1975.

Following the announcement that President Lane would retire after one term, politicians on both sides entered. The Democrats had, of course, Secretary of State Terrence Phillips of New Mexico, who announced on June 2nd. Then Senator Alexander Clark of Maine, joined in on July 17th.

On the Republican side, Congressman Daniel Emerson of Utah entered on June 8th. Then Governor Wilson Castle of New York entered on August 5th. This time both races were two men shouting matches.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

I have never seen anything like this. We have moral degradation in this country and no one is doing anything about it. Homosexuality is rampant, abortion is legalized. We must save this country from the Liberals and the perverts and the homosexuals and bring God's will back into America. This is what the Democrats are doing.

-Father Charles Coughlin, September 14th, 1975.

Today I am announcing the creation of a new News network. I am going to call it Coyote News. I feel that conservatism in this country is under attack. We need to best represent ourselves our way.

-Media Mogul and Coyote News founder Andrew Murdoch, October 6th, 1975.

Conservatism in America is not under attack. Never has been. To say that conservatism is under attack is like saying that Theodore Roosevelt hated hunting or that I hate cigars. With that said, Mr Murdoch is free to do what he likes.

-Governor Wilson Castle R-NY, comment to reporters, October 7th, 1975.

I have long believed in the ideals of liberty. However, the Republicans are seeking to ruin this great nation. If you select me as your nominee, I shall lead us to greatness.

-Secretary of State Terrence Phillips, campaign speech, January 15th, 1976.

And so it went. As the year went on, President Lane started to act like the election was already over, and did nothing for the year of 1976. Meanwhile the Republicans and Democrats, were battling in their respective primaries. At the Republican convention in Boston, Massachusetts, New York Governor Wilson Castle was nominated for president on the first ballot. For his running mate, Senator Jennifer Lloyd of Alaska, was selected.

At the Democratic convention on the other hand, the battle between Secretary of State Terrence Phillips and Alexander Clark, was just beginning to heat up. After 40 ballots a compromise was reached. Since Phillips was, by the end, the likely candidate Clark, was offered the vice president's slot. Clark reluctantly accepted. With that out of the way the campaign began in earnest.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

Secretary of State Phillips does not have the best interest of the country at heart. In the 4 years he has been in office, what has he done? He has returned us to isolation. What does he plan to do if he is president?

-Governor Wilson Castle R-NY, campaign speech, August 5th, 1976.

Perhaps we need some isolation right now. We might need to pull back a little from the world. Not for long of course. So long as I am president.

-Coyote News interview with Secretary of State Terrence Phillips, August 9th, 1976.

Governor Castle: You would pull us out of the world to make us unsafe.

Secretary of State Phillips: We are safe. However what we need is more focus on the domestic front. It has been a long time since we have taken a long hard look at home.

-1st presidential debate, September 28th, 1976.

In the end, Secretary of State Phillips made the more convincing case. What's more he gave reassurances to President Lane that he would not change course on anything no matter what would happen in the next 4-8years.

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Secretary of State Terrence Phillips (D-NM)/Senator Alexander Clark (D-ME) 318 EV.

Governor Wilson Castle (R-NY)/Senator Jennifer Lloyd (R-AK) 233 EV.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

Arbuckle, Simon: Postmaster General during the Phillips administration...

Beatty, James: Secretary of War during the Phillips administration...

Calhoun, Michael: Secretary of the Navy during the Phillips administration...

Henstridge, Annabelle: Secretary of the Treasury during the Phillips administration...

Iacocca, Owen: Secretary of Commerce during the Phillips administration...

Jordan, Shelby: Secretary of Health during the Phillips administration...

Kasperian, Adelaida: Secretary of Labor during the Phillips administration...

Lopez, Vincente: Secretary of Education during the Phillips administration...

Marshall, Thurgood: Attorney General during the Phillips administration...

Yarborough, Ralph: Secretary of State during the Phillips administration...

-Encyclopedia Americana, 16th edition, Harvard University Press, Boston, 1979.

I want to leave behind the days of our past and move forward. From now on we shall lead in the realm of space. We shall lead in technology. We shall lead in morality.

-Inauguration speech of President Terrence Phillips, January 17th, 1977.

Yesterday, Former Vice President Huey Pierce Long Jr., died. He was 79. During his long life, Vice President Long strived to help the little guy. After leaving the vice presidency, he ran again for the Senate and lost. After that, he went on to practice law, founding Long &Sons, in Baton Rouge. Vice President Long will be buried on the grounds of the Louisiana State House.

-ABS Nightly News, January 27th, 1977.
 
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This is the greatest feeling I have ever had.

-First words of Wilma Keith, the first woman on the Moon, February 12th, 1977.

Former President and current Senior Senator from Arizona Barry Goldwater, is protesting a bill put forth in Congress asking for the criminalization of Homosexuality. Saying that Homosexuality is not a constitutional issue and the state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation he vowed to fight it until his last breath.

-The Arizona Daily Star article, March 17th, 1977.

I knew that President Phillips was being influenced by preachers and the far right of his party. However, the Founding Fathers had a reason for the separation of church and state. Because as soon you put the two together, you can kiss politics goodbye.

-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.

Today we send what is called, a rover to Mars. This rover will bring back samples from Mars like other rovers have from the Moon. This will give us more information about our universe than previously thought. I hope that this will lead to a Mars landing within twenty years.

-National Aeronautics and Rocketry Association Head Robert A. Heinlein, June 9th, 1977.

Yesterday the bill to criminalize Homosexuality was narrowly defeated. However some, including President Phillips, have vowed to fight for this bill to the very last.

-New York Times article, October 4th, 1977.

I have continued to advocate strong ties with the United States of America. However, we are now being overshadowed by them. I fear that some day they will eclipse us.

-Speech in the House of Commons by Prime Minister Elizabeth Thatcher, Conservative MP for Bath, January 4th, 1978.

The British are our friends and allies as are all of the nations of Europe and the Far East. They have nothing to fear from us.

-Press release from the State Department, January 5th, 1978.

The nation of Kurdistan has, out of nowhere it seems, attacked the nations of Turkey and The Levant. The reason, they say, is to get those Kurds out from under occupation. This comes after a successful negotiation with Russia and Persia for those lands with a Kurdish majority that ended last week.

-NBS Nightly News, February 16th, 1978.

These are cowardly attacks on our soil. We shall fight them to the last. We shall wipe them from the face of the earth.

-Joint statement the governments of Turkey and The Levant, February 17th, 1978.

The Levant, while possessing an army of greater strength, did not have superior training than Kurdistan. Turkey on the other hand had superior training but a much smaller army than Kurdistan. With this, and the fact that they were fighting on their own soil, in mind you would think that together they would have won. However, the Kurds were more coordinated than their opponents and they were able to defeat first The Levant, on March 3rd, 1978 than the Turks, on April 4th, 1978. While this angered a great many in the region for not attempting negotiations like with the Russians and Persians first, they were not exactly rushing to the defense of The Levant and Turkey either.

-Lecture notes detailing the Kurdistan War by Elisha Netanyahu, May 4th, 1982, University of Tel Aviv.

Q: Why did the United States not intervene in that war?

A: Because we do not stick our nose into every war willy-nilly. We should concentrate on our own affairs.

Q: Do you think this will reflect badly on the United States? We have been great mediators in the past.

A: We have also been great warriors in the past. But what use would it be to go charging into the Middle East guns blazing, literally or metaphorically, into a situation we have no business being involved with? And events happened so fast anyway that we did not have time to respond.

-Press conference held by President Terrence Phillips, April 5th, 1978.

Last night the Democrats kept control of Congress for another 2 years. The president celebrated, as usual, by thanking God and praying. in the National Cathedral.

-New York Times article, November 8th, 1978.

Sadly Quentin Roosevelt could not celebrate his birthday. He died last night at the age of 81. In his life he was a soldier, reporter, Pulitzer prize winner and author. He was also a brother, uncle, father, husband and friend. I will carry him in my heart always.

-New York Times obituary by Flora Whitney Roosevelt, November 20th, 1978.

I have always been a good Christian man. There is nothing wrong with that. However, we must let others know that we are the guiding force for the world from this point onward.

-President Terrence Phillips, comment to reporters at a Washington D.C. social event, January 8th, 1979.

We support the decolonization of Africa insofar as that the European powers maintain some ties with their former colonies. We shall be on hand if need be to put down any resistance to this process.

-State Department press release, March 12th, 1979.

Putting out that release was not a smart move on the part of the Phillips administration. While it is wise to support our allies commenting on their withdrawal from their colonies and extending a hand of help said that you did not trust them. Fortunately the European powers ignored this lapse.

-Pulling Back: The Road to Decolonization by Senator LaKisha Murdoch Hughes R-Illinois, University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1998.

I see it as necessary that I run again for the office of president of the United States.

-President Terrence Phillips, press release June 8th, 1979.

After President Phillips announced he was running again the Republicans started showing up. On June 22nd, Congressman Gerald Chapman of Michigan entered the race. Then Governor Annabelle Horvitz of Pennsylvania declared her intention to run. Finally Governor August Francis of Iowa joined on October 5th.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

I have never had much in life. As your president, I have given you so much. Now we are fighting for the freedom on this country. We must not let those people in your house.

-President Terrence Phillips, campaign speech, November 12th, 1979.

This morning Congressman Wendell Morgan, Democrat of Georgia, introduced a bill that would put the phrase "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States. This will be the first sign of any overt religious message put on display by the government. Whether it will pass is to be seen.

-NBS Nightly News, January 10th, 1980.

Congressman Gerald Chapman R-MI: This violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. It would set us closer to a theocracy.

Speaker of the House Congresswoman Rachael Pelosi R-CA: The Speaker recognises the Congressman from Alabama.

Congressman Jackson Kane D-MS: While can see Congressman Chapman's point this has to be. God has had no say in this country. If we do not do something about it we shall be alone.

-Minutes of the Congressional session, January 12th, 1980.

I remember that we had to fight for it. In the end it was defeated barely that May just before Congress let out. Of course, there were other things on the table, like trying and failing to overturn the abortion decision set by the Supreme Court. However, going into the convention I felt optimistic that we would pull through.

-Coyote News interview with Former President Terrence Phillips, December 2nd, 2003.

At the Republican National Convention in Arroyo in southern Puerto Rico the Republicans nominated Governor Annabelle Horvitz of Pennsylvania and Governor August Francis of Iowa. Congressman Chapman seemed oddly happy about it.

Meanwhile President Terrence Phillips and Vice President Alexander Clarke were both renominated for a second term. At the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, President Phillips promised more of the same from him.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

Governor Horvitz: Just what did that mean, Mr. President? More of the same what exactly?

President Phillips: More of the same honesty, integrity and truth that this nation needs. More of the simple times, the easy times. That is what this country needs.

-First presidential debate, September 30th, 1980.

In the end it was stuff like that that did it. Though not by much.

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President Terrence Phillips (D-NM)/Vice President Alexander Clarke (D-ME) 318 EV.

Governor Annabelle Horvitz (R-PA)/Governor August Francis (R-IA) 233 EV.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

I have a mandate from you the people and I intend to act on it. You have given me much hope that we can make this country great. Whatever may happen over the next four years we shall go through it together.

-2nd inauguration speech of President Terrence Phillips, January 17th, 1981.
 
The Bully Pulpit
What does he mean by that? Is he going to do something crazy? Or incredibly stupid? Or both? One has to wonder whether we made the right choice here.

-Chicago Tribune article by Ronald Reagan, January 19th, 1981.

Last night we made contact with the surface of Mars with another probe. What shall we discover? Water? That there was once a breathable atmosphere there? Who knows what we may find.

-NBS Science correspondent Roland MacDonald, March 6th, 1981.

The sanctity of life, means that we protect it from the womb onwards. We must work hard to repeal the abortion law that was passed down all those years ago by the Supreme Court. What we are doing is God's work.

-Reverend Oliver Jackson, sermon at the National Cathedral, March 15th, 1981.

While there is a small part of Congress who would support the repeal of the abortion decision, the vast majority need convincing. We need time to do this, however.

-President Terrence Phillips to Secretary of Health Shelby Jordan at a cabinet meeting, April 6th, 1981.

The president seems to think that he can put his version of morality onto the rest of the country. However, you cannot legislate morality. Those states that have prohibition laws on the books, like Texas and Kentucky, have higher crime rates because of drink. It is not the American way at all.

-Congressman Gerald Chapman R-MI, May 11th, 1981.

We are not imposing morality. We are simply look out for America's best interests. The president and I agree on this. The morals of this country are loosening.

-Vice President Alexander Clarke, press statement May 12th, 1981.

After the failure of the abortion ban last May, President Phillips has turned his attention to homosexuality. The president wants to ban Homosexuals from serving in public office. How this will be carried out is not known.

-ABS Nightly News October 14th, 1981.

Out of all the things that the president could focus on other than abortion he chose Gay Rights. What happened to helping the country? How does banning Homosexuals from public service help the country? If the Democrats really wanted to help the country they would have kept things as they were.

-Senator Barry Goldwater R-AZ, speech on the Senate floor, October 15th, 1981.

After several months of debate on the issue, it has been decided that the ban shall be limited to homosexuals from serving openly in public service. While not supported by many Northern progressives in both parties in the south it has been hailed as a step in the right direction.

-NBS Nightly News, January 13th, 1982.

There were protests in various states in reaction to the recently passed act banning homosexuals from serving openly in the government over the past several months. All of them have been violently broken up. Republicans, across the nation, are asking whether this is what the president meant when he said, that he would make America great.

-New York Times article, June 8th, 1982.

We are keeping America safe for everyone. These attacks are nothing more than subversive elements of the radical left. They will not keep us from our course.

-President Terrence Phillips, press conference, June 10th, 1982.

June 12th, 1982.

After seeing and hearing about what is happening in America, I am glad that we do not have that problem in Russia. Mother has given rights to all citizens over the years. However she has grown sick over these past few months. I wonder whether I need to start taking over duty's from her.

-Czarivich Alexei's journal.

There has been a recent large flood of immigrants from Mexico, in recent years. In answer to this, President Phillips has started constructing a wall near our border. Will this keep illegal immigrants out? Time will tell. However, Senator Barry Goldwater has said that if President Phillips had not repealed his immigration reform at the start of his first term this would not be happening.

-ABS Nightly News, September 18th, 1982.

Showing the results of a recent downward slide in popularity, the Democrats have lost a large portion of their lead in Congress. However, President Phillips is undeterred by this turn of events, and vows to keep fighting for America.

-New York Times article, November 3rd, 1982.

We have our mandate. That is all that matters.

-Comment overheard from President Terrence Phillips, November 3rd, 1982.

I have faith that Almighty God commands us all to do what is righteous and just. We must fight for our freedoms.

-President Terrence Phillips, State of the Union address, January 17th, 1983.

This is when things started to go downhill for President Phillips. As he delved deeper into his religiosity, he started to ignore the advice of trusted advisors. Then the economy started jerking around like a crazed marionette. Things were on a downward slide.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

Good evening. Tonight's top story about what was previously thought to be a recession now looks like the beginnings of a depression. The stock market has been falling steadily since early last December. The president and Democrats have insisted that new protective tariffs are the answer. The Republicans say that higher taxes and no more tariffs are the answer. In other news, President Phillips has said that he will run again for another term in office. He has said that he was divinely inspired to run again for office.

-NBS Nightly News, April 27th, 1983.

I have decided to make another run for the White House to rid America of this mad man. We need strong leadership. We need to respect the individual liberties of the people. We need a steady hand at the tiller of the ship of state. That is why I am running again.

-Congressman Gerald Chapman R-MI, speech in front of the Michigan state house, June 8th, 1983.

I am entering the race to bring some sanity to the White House. President Phillips has lost his mind.

-Governor Gregory Ward R-NJ, press conference, July 7th, 1983.

These people have no sense. I will save the nation from this disaster. And I can do it at a minimum cost to our accounts.

-Senator Amy Greene R-CA, press conference, August 24th ,1983.

I have no fears that I will win. I have God on my side.

-President Terrence Phillips, comment to reporters, January 12th, 1984.

The president has built walls to keep out immigrants and walls to keep out prosperity. That is why I say this: Mr. President, tear down these walls!

-Chicago Tribune editorial by Ronald W. Reagan, February 10th, 1984.

Going into the conventions, both parties had different stances. For the Republicans it was a stance of determination to save the country. After 1 ballot they chose Congressman Gerald Chapman of Michigan, for president, and Governor Gregory Ward of New Jersey, for vice president. Ward was the first African American to be selected for the ticket of a major party.

For the Democrats, they were worried. President Phillips had proven himself to be fanatical in his world view. However, there were no strong candidates to topple him. Not even Alexander Clarke, his vice president, was wary of what would happen if he won a third term. However, President Phillips and Vice President Clarke were re-nominated.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

President Phillips: I believe that America is a Christian nation, and should behave as such. We will strive to make this a nation of God.

Congressman Chapman: You mean a nation of fanatics sir. Mr. President in your last term in office you have curtailed the liberties of Americans and those who wish to become Americans. This shall not stand with the public, sir.

-1st presidential debate, September 25th, 1984.

We can now project the winner:

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Congressman Gerald Chapman (R-MI)/Governor Gregory Ward (R-NJ) 336 EV.

President Terrence Phillips (D-NM)/Vice President Alexander Clarke (D-ME) 216 EV.

The Republicans have a slight majority in Congress in addition to the presidency.

-NBS election coverage, November 6th, 1984.

Atchison, Carl: Attorney General during the Chapman administration...

Biel, Harriet: Secretary of the Treasury during the Chapman administration...

Colt, Benjamin: Secretary of War during the Chapman administration...

Davies, Joseph: Secretary of the Navy during the Chapman administration...

Drew, Clara: Secretary of Health during the Chapman administration...

Holmes, John: Postmaster General during the Chapman administration...

Jobs, Claudia: Secretary of Education during the Chapman administration...

Kennerman, Paulina: Secretary of Commerce during the Chapman administration...

Lovhaug, Lindsay: Secretary of Labor during the Chapman administration...

Mann, Arthur: Secretary of the Interior during the Chapman administration...

Obama, Robert: Secretary of State during the Chapman administration. First African American appointed to the post...

Walker, Jeffrey: Secretary of Agriculture during the Chapman administration...

-Encyclopedia Americana, 16th edition, Harvard University Press, 1987.

I have no doubt that we can shake off what has happened over the past few years. This will not be easy. We have a lot of work ahead of us.

-Inauguration speech of President Gerald Chapman, January 17th, 1985.

Today Congress introduced the 22nd amendment to the constitution. This will limit the president and vice president's terms to two. There have been movements to do this before however, it would manage to barely not get, the 2/3rds majority, needed to pass. This time both sides agree that it is time that it pass.

-ABS Nightly News, January 28th, 1985.

The order has gone out to tear down the wall separating the United States and Mexico. While not up for very long it was seen as an unpopular measure by most of the border states, with Texas, being the lone standout.

-New York Times article, March 5th, 1985.

Never have I seen anything like this. The world has gone crazy. What we need is some stability. And I am not sure that President Chapman can provide it.

-Congressman Rayland Andrews D-TX, March 7th, 1985.

President Chapman has lowered tariffs and raised taxes on the wealthy, like he promised. But what we need now are jobs. Has the president got a plan to get Americans jobs?

-Governor Herman Perry D-GA, June 18th, 1985.

Look, we need to get jobs from overseas. And we have growing industries here, at home, that need some investment. That is why, when Congress reconvenes, I shall order them to get both of these things done.

-President Gerald Chapman, June 19th, 1985.

After Congress reconvened, and over the succeeding months, President Chapman and Congress, negotiated a deal where environmentally sound industries were invested in. Most Democrats were against the deal, as they saw it as hurting American industry. However, the Republicans saw it as a necessary augmentation to industry. Needless to say most business leaders sided with the Democrats and the bill was narrowly defeated on February 10th, 1986.

-Oil!: How We Lost Our Dependence and made America great by Robert Stockwell, Ballantine Books, Toronto, 2014.

This is only a small set back. There is another way.

-President Gerald Chapman to an anonymous aide, February 10th, 1986.

President Chapman has announced today, that he is creating a Department of Energy to be headed by Eugene Sawicky of Connecticut. This department will cover all of America's energy problems from now on.

-NBS Nightly News, April 3rd, 1986.

June 5th, 1986.

There is another bit of bad news for us. Both aunt Maria and aunt Tatiana died in an automobile accident outside of Archangelsk. While I weep, I weep not just for my family, but for Russia as well. I note, with a bitter irony, that despite being the oldest Mother is now the last of her siblings alive.

-Czarivich Alexei's journal.

The deaths of her last remaining sisters were seen as the last of a string of tragedies of the reign of Czarina Olga I. She now remained as a monument to grief the "Marble Monarch". While she knew that her son Alexei would take over, she now knew, that he would do it without the guidance of his aunts.

-House of Cards: A History of Russia by Anya Rosenbaum, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1999.

We can now tell you, that the Democrats have won back control of Congress. With the recovery not occurring fast enough, it seems, that people are looking to the Democrats to fix the economy.

-ABS Nightly News, November 4th, 1986.

I am willing to accept this. It is after all the will of the people.

-Comment made by President Gerald Chapman to his wife Reagan, November 4th, 1986.

The Republicans have no idea of how to get us out of this crisis. In this alone, are the Democrats able to save the country. I have seen what they have done to this country, we must not let it happen again.

-Governor Herman Perry D-GA, January 20th, 1987.

This nation was built on compromise. My main problem is that the Democrats have been unwilling to compromise with me on anything.

-ABS interview with President Gerald Chapman, January 23rd, 1987.

With a Democrat heavy Congress, one would expect that the president would hardly get anything done. However, the Democrats saw the need for compromise after the initial jubilation at winning in 1986. Also, they realized that in order to win in 1988, they had to look more reasonable than in 1984. The first thing was energy policy: Clean Energy Act, done. Economic Energy Plan, done. They were quite successful in turning the American people to their side on this issue.

-Oil!: How We Lost Our Dependence and made America great by Robert Stockwell, Ballantine Books, Toronto, 2014.

I will run again in 1988. I must for the good of the people.

-President Gerald Chapman, press statement, June 15th, 1987.

The Republicans have done nothing to help this country. All the work has been done by Democrats. I am running for president to set things right.

-Governor Herman Perry D-GA, interview with Coyote News, June 30th, 1987.

I may be old, but I am ready, willing and able to run this country.

-Congressman Clarence McCain D-AZ, press conference, August 14th, 1987.

As the year went on Czarina Olga I was losing strength. Finally on December 31st, 1987, just over 64 years after taking the throne Czarina Olga I died in her sleep at age 92. Her son Czarivich Alexei became Czar Alexis II on January 10th, 1988.

-House of Cards: A History of Russia by Anya Rosenbaum, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1999.

February 13th, 1988.

Being on the throne is certainly more difficult than I thought. However, I will get used to it. I met with the American ambassador, Catherine Powell, today. She extended condolences on the loss of my mother, wishing it to be known that America will be willing to help Russia at any time. I thanked her, and said that I was watching the American election with great interest, and will be looking forward to a prosperous relationship, regardless of who wins in November. All in all a successful meeting.

-Czar Alexis II's journal.

Last night President Chapman asked that we declare a war on poverty. While a noble undertaking one has to wonder whether this is an effort to gain re-election in November.

-L.A. Times editorial, May 18th, 1988.

All is quiet in Nashville, Tennessee, as the Democratic National Convention leaves. Last night, the Democrats chose Governor Herman Perry, of Georgia, and Congressman Clarence McCain, of Arizona, as their candidates for president and vice president respectively. Now it is the Republican's turn.

-Coyote News coverage of the Democratic National Convention, June 17th, 1988.

The Republicans have renominated President Chapman and Vice President Ward for a second term. In his acceptance speech President Chapmen said that Governor Perry was too out of touch with the American people, and Congressman McCain, too old for the job of vice president.

-NBS Nightly News, reporting from the Republican National Convention in Austen, Texas, July 15th, 1988.

Vice President Ward: Youth has vitality. Plus I have experience in this position.

Congressman McCain: I may be old and inexperienced in executive politics but I do have experience on the national stage sir.

-Vice presidential debate, October 6th, 1988.

All of the votes have been counted and we can now call the election:

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Governor Herman Perry (D-GA)/Congressman Clarence McCain (D-AZ) 342 EV.


President Gerald Chapman (R-MI)/Vice President Gregory Ward (R-NJ) 209 EV.

-ABS Nightly News, November 8th, 1988.

Andrews, Morgan: Secretary of State during the Perry administration. First female Secretary of State...

Coolidge, Calvin Jr.: Secretary of the Treasury during the Perry administration...

Davidson, Hugh: Attorney General during the Perry administration...

Friedman, Milton: Secretary of Commerce during the Perry administration...

Grant, Lois: Secretary of Energy during the Perry administration...

Hilton, Giselle: Secretary of Health during the Perry administration...

Jones, Edward: Secretary of Education during the Perry administration...

LaRue, Gaston: Secretary of Labour during the Perry administration...

Leer, Stephen: Secretary of Agriculture during the Perry administration...

Means, Nancy: Secretary of the Interior during the Perry administration...

O'Brien, Rosalind: Postmaster General during the Perry administration...

Palin-Heath, Cassandra "Sandra": Secretary of the Navy during the Perry administration. First female Secretary of the Navy...

Washington, Ralph: Secretary of War during the Perry administration...

-Encyclopedia Americana, 17th edition, Harvard University Press, 1989.

I was delighted to be selected to serve in President Perry's cabinet. I would have been glad to stay in North Dakota as Governor. But duty called.

-Coyote News interview with former Vice President Cassandra “Sandra” Palin-Heath, 1997.
 
The Bully Pulpit
It starts with a dream for a better place. We will make America, that better place.

-President Herman Perry, inauguration speech, January 17th, 1989.

Last night, Congress started debating on the merits of taxing marijuana and other drugs. The Democratic majority vows to halt any such legislation for this to happen. The Republicans want to legalize and tax it to help make some revenue. However this debate ends, it will probably not change anything.

-Coyote News, March 7th, 1989.

The navy needs more ships to maximize our defense. At this point in time, we have minimal security in our waters.

-Memo from Secretary of the Navy Cassandra "Sandra" Palin-Heath, April 13th, 1989.

There is no reason we should be doing anything of the sort. We are secure. There are no imminent threats, that I am aware of.

-Congressman Peter West R-CA, speech on the House floor, April 14th, 1989.

After months of debate the Drug Taxation Act of 1989 was defeated. The Republicans vow to bring this up in the future.

-ABS Nightly News, October 4th, 1989.

I am against abortion. However, I will not reopen old cases for political gain.

-President Herman Perry, interview with Coyote News, January 17th, 1990.

We have no interest in the Middle East. While the area does have oil, so do we. The United States in not in the business of invading foreign countries for its resources. The fact of the matter is, we have lots of oil.

-Secretary of State Morgan Andrews, interview with Coyote News, March 21st, 1990.

Mr. President,

I am being blocked from properly investing in alternate energies. Why? If we continue at this rate, we will burn the atmosphere up by 2060.

-Letter from Secretary of Energy Lois Grant to President Herman Perry, May 11th, 1990.

Secretary Grant has resigned her post today for what she says is the administration's ignoring of scientific data on climate change. President Perry said that all of the science is not in on climate change just yet, and there is nothing to worry about at this time.

-NBS Nightly News, June 18th, 1990.

Ford Motors proudly presents the new Sol. The Sol is a solar powered car that will give you luxury and comfort with style. The Ford Sol: for those who want to travel on light.

-Iconoscope advertisement, July 9th, 1990.

Final results are in for the election: the Democrats keep their lead in Congress. Though the Republicans have not lost any seats, they were subdued this election day.

-NBS Nightly News, November 6th, 1990.

I pledge to build a moon base by the end of my second term. But first we need real infrastructure to support such an endeavor. I ask Congress to give the funds to make this possible.

-President Herman Perry, State of the Union address January 17th, 1991.

There is great potential in this project. However, we do not have the necessary funds for it. We need to get out of this depression.

-Congressman Reginald Barkley R-SD, January 18th, 1991.

After a rigorous debate funding was approved for the space infrastructure project. It's observation would fall under the National Aviation and Rocketry Association.

-ABS Nightly News, February 28th, 1991.

Whether we actually have bases on the moon is another story.

-Congressman Charles Switt R-NE, comment to reporters, March 1st, 1991.

I shall seek a second term as president of the United States.

-President Herman Perry, press release, June 24th, 1991.

This president is getting us deeper in debt to get us out of debt. That is not right. That is why I am running for president.

-Congressman Reginald Barkley R-SD, press conference, July 9th, 1991.

I am sure that we do not have enough responsibility in government. These are just wasteful projects and, as president I intend to stop them.

-Governor Alfredo Zamprogna R-NY, speech to the press in front of the New York State House, August 12th, 1991.

I intend to use tax and other incentives to get corporations to invest in the projects that are ongoing. It is my intent to see them through.

-President Herman Perry, press conference, November 11th, 1991.

January 31st, 1992.

The Americans seem to think that spending on frivolous projects will get them out of this depression. We have our own projects to worry about. However we do need harsh measures to get us out of it.

-Czar Alexis II's journal.

Russia's Czar Alexis II has introduced austerity measures in an effort to stave off further collapse. The Society of World Bankers has said that Russia was on the verge of collapse when this happened. It shall be seen whether these measures will work.

-New York Times article, February 3rd, 1992.

We are getting out of this slowly, but surely. My policies are working.

-President Herman Perry, speech from the Oval Office, June 1st, 1992.

Going into their convention, the Republicans were a mess. As they did at conventions past, they went through several ballots, this time 17, to get Congressman Reginald Barkley, of South Dakota, as their candidate for president. For vice president, Governor Alfredo Zamprogna of New York, was chosen to balance the ticket.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

The president is running this country on fantasies of moon bases. We ought not to focus on the stars instead we should focus on the infrastructure here in our own country.

-Congressman Reginald Barkley R-SD, acceptance speech, June 19th, 1992.

Meanwhile President Perry and Vice President McCain, were renominated at the Democratic National Convention. There was some concern about the 76 year old vice president's health. However, he insisted that he was fit enough to continue on. He did keep a doctor on hand after the convention. It was just a precaution, he said. "One can never be too careful. Especially in this day and age."

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

President Perry: My policies are not daydreams. They will work in the long term. The people just have to wait for them to pan out.

Congressman Barkley: Can the American people wait that long? This depression will only go away if we make smart decisions.

-1st presidential debate, September 29th, 1992.

We now can call the election for President Perry and Vice President McCain:

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President Herman Perry (D-GA)/Vice President Clarence McCain (D-AZ) 294 EV.

Congressman Reginald Barkley (R-SD)/ Governor Alfredo Zamprogna (R-NY) 257 EV.

Congratulations to President Perry and Vice President McCain.

-Coyote News, November 3rd, 1992.

It is with great pride in this country that I take up this mantle again. This will be the last time I will lead this country. I want to get America on the right track again.

-President Herman Perry, January 18th, 1993.

President Perry has always had good ideas for the country. However, he either does not implement them correctly or not at all. With due respect, he has not done enough for this country to warrant a second term. I will concede, however, that the Republican party has not done anything to make up for our disastrous performance in recent years either.

-Congressman Peter West R-CA, speech on the House floor, January 19th, 1993.

Therefore, I call for Congress to consider a bill for giving tax relief to the people willing to invest in the future of space travel. We must look to the future for our union to survive.

-President Herman Perry, press conference, February 15th, 1993.

Ethernet will bring us closer together. As people generate knowledge, the Ethernet will store it at various sites, to be accessed by anyone at computer terminals throughout the world. This new information net will give way to a better future.

-Scientific American article, June ,1993.

We believe that this new power will give us the boost we need to make this a global economy. What is going on with the Ethernet project will change the world.

-Economist Antony Perez, Society of World Bankers meeting, Geneva, Switzerland, July 7th, 1993.

The fact remains, that we have not been a big part of the world stage. We now feel the time is right for us to be a part of it.

-Japanese Prime Minister Nobuo Yamamoto, November 12th, 1993.

The Japanese have been doing hard work with the Irish over the past twenty years for the new electronics industry. While it is surprising that they have decided to keep their improvements to themselves until now, they have done some impressive work.

-New York Times technology article, December 8th, 1993.

It is not in the country's best interests to have our country flooded with these foreign imports. We must...We must...Keep them...At...Bay.....

-Vice President Clarence McCain debating tariffs on foreign electronics during a cabinet meeting, January 13th ,1994.

Last night Vice President Clarence McCain died of a heart attack during a cabinet meeting. President Herman Perry said that while sad Vice President McCain did die working for the American people. Today, President Perry nominated Navy Secretary Cassandra "Sandra" Palin-Heath to replace him as his vice president. Secretary Palin-Heath remarked that, she was shocked and delighted to serve the country in this capacity. The Senate quickly confirmed her, as well has her successor, as Navy Secretary, Adam Fisher.

-Coyote News report, January 14th, 1994.

It was unfortunate the way I became vice president. However, I feel that I did my job well.

-Coyote News interview with former Vice President Cassandra “Sandra” Palin-Heath, 1997.

Now we need to get this country rolling again. This will be difficult and I wish it wasn't. I shall help in the best way I can.

-Vice President Cassandra "Sandra" Palin-Heath, speech before the Senate, January17th, 1994.

April 18th, 1994.

I met with Vice President Palin-Heath today. She seems like a nice woman. However, I would not want her in my government. She does not seem to know anything at all. To think that she is now a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States. It is a scary thought, indeed.

-Czar Alexis II's Journal.

I doubt that we will have a moon base by the end of the decade.

-President Herman Perry to his wife Louise, overheard at a party, June 12th, 1994.

The Human genome has been fully mapped. What will become of us now?

-Byline of a Scientific American article, August,1994.

The Democrats have again held onto their lead in Congress. Throughout the years President Perry has done moderately well. However no one knows what the future may bring.

-NBS Nightly News, November 8th, 1994.

We were flying high after the midterm elections. It was a great time to be a Democrat. However, that all came to a halt on April 10th, 1995.

-Coyote News interview with former Vice President Cassandra “Sandra” Palin-Heath, 1997.

My name is Monica Harding. I was an intern in the Perry White House and I had sex with President Perry.

-Monica Harding, press conference, April 10th, 1995.

I did not have sexual relations with that woman. She is nothing more than a liar. I am loyal to my wife. Miss Harding is trying to extort me into giving her something. I will not give into her demands.

-President Herman Perry, press conference, April 11th, 1995.

The reason I am running for president is because I feel that America still needs a guiding hand. The world can wait for us.

-Vice President Cassandra "Sandra" Palin-Heath, press conference, May 8th, 1995.

The world cannot wait while we choose our head of state. What we need is a leader who engages the world with the same level of passion that he addresses his own country.

-Congressman Peter West R-CA, May 10th, 1995.

We are the true leaders of America. If re-elected, we will lead America to a new age of prosperity and peace.

-Senator Conrad Stevens D-SC, June 12th, 1995.

In the markets today fluctuation is the word of the day, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained unsettled until it closed at 1,900 points. There has also been no growth and the unemployment numbers are 20%.

-NBS Nightly News Financial Desk, June 13th, 1995.

The Democrats are deluding themselves in that they think their policies of cutting taxes for the rich, and tariffs are helpful to the economy. They are not. In fact they are making this economy worse. I am running to reverse this trend.

-Congressman John Harrison R-KY, press conference, July 11th, 1995.

For too long, the Democrats have kept America back. It is time that America moved forward. That is why I am running for president.

-Governor Eva Torres R-BC, press conference, December 18th, 1995.

Herman Perry Paternity Test: Positive. Baby of Monica Harding is definitely that of Herman Perry.

-DNA test results of Monica Harding's baby done November 13th, 1995, released March 12th, 1996.

Soon, bills that the president wanted passed, failed to even get considered. Meetings with Congressional leaders became icy. Soon impeachment proceedings were going against the president for lying under oath. That did not stop Vice President Cassandra "Sandra" Palin-Heath of North Dakota from being put at the head of the ticket. As her vice president Congressman Conrad Stevens of South Carolina was chosen.

Meanwhile, the Republicans chose Congressman Peter West of California, for president, and Congressman John Harrison of Kentucky, for vice president. While Governor Eva Torres of Baja California, was expected to at least get the vice presidential slot, that became impractical once Congressman West got the top slot. However, in exchange Torres was promised a cabinet position if elected.

-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.

Vice President Palin-Heath: How can America go back to the Republicans when they exacerbated the depression? They did nothing under President Chapman.

Congressman West: That is because a Democrat controlled Congress did not let President Chapman pass what needed to be passed in order to get the economy going.

-1st presidential debate, September 24th, 1996.

Congressman West says that he wants to get the economy going. But in Congress he voted against incentives that would have brought jobs to America. Congressman West says that he wants to help America, but his actions say otherwise.

-Democrat campaign ad, October, 1996.

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This is it. Congratulations Peter West the first African American president in American history.

Congressman Peter West (R-CA)/Congressman John Harrison (R-KY) 412 EV.

Vice President Cassandra "Sandra" Palin-Heath (D-ND)/Congressman Conrad Stevens (D-SC) 137 EV.

-NBS Nightly News, November 5th, 1996.

Abernathy, Ezra: Secretary of Agriculture during the West administration...

Bingham, Ryan: Postmaster General during the West administration...

Cruz, Victorio: Attorney General during the West administration...

Farley, Randall: Secretary of Energy during the West administration...

Ford, Jennifer: Secretary of the Treasury during the West administration...

Gorman, Victor: Secretary of the Interior during the West administration...

Johnson, Elliot: Secretary of Labor during the West administration...

Kennedy, Miriam: Secretary of Commerce during the West administration...

Maxwell, Kimberly: Secretary of Education during the West administration...

Norrington, Jackson: Secretary of Health during the West administration...

Ruiz, Javier: Secretary of War during the West administration...

Torres, Eva: Secretary of State during the West administration...

Wilson, Homer: Secretary of the Navy during the West administration...

-Encyclopedia Americana, 18th edition, Harvard University Press, 1998.

This administration will seek to fix the errors of the past on both sides of the aisle. We will work with the Democrats, as long as they are willing to work with us. However, we will not be held back by needless bickering.

-President Peter West, inauguration speech, January 17th, 1997.

February 28th, 1997.

I met with Secretary of State Torres today. We discussed the possibility of have a joint moon colony together with the other major powers. While the International Space Station has been a great success, and there is some infrastructure in space, I thought that it could wait. However Secretary Torres convinced me, that it is possible, if we all work together on it. Once it was made clear to me that everyone else was on board, I agreed, as Russia was not going to be left behind. The people will live on the moon within 20 years or so I am told by my scientists. I hope I will live to see that.

-Czar Alexis II's journal.
 
The Bully Pulpit
We are working with the other powers to build this moon base for a new era of cooperation. While we could pay for it, ourselves in the interests of international cooperation, we decided that this was the best way to go.

-Press statement from the White House, March 3rd, 1997.

Former President Herman Perry, after fighting against it for over a year, has decided to pay Monica Harding child support. He said through a spokesperson earlier today that there was no use in fighting it any longer.

-ABS Nightly News, April 7th, 1997.

Now the ground work has been laid and we can get this done.

-Internal memo, National Aviation and Rocketry Association, November 18th, 1997.

The main body of the moon colony Unity was completed yesterday. The first passengers shall be lifted up there in the coming months.

-Press release by the National Aviation and Rocketry Association, January 19th, 1998.

This venture is uncertain at best. How can we be sure that it will succeed?

-Businessman Jonathan Gingrich, Coyote News interview, January 20th, 1998.

I have no doubts that this moon base will succeed. It is too early to tell right now.

-President Peter West, press conference, January 20th, 1998.

China and the United States have always been equal trading partners. Now this new agreement will ensure stronger ties between our two countries.

-ABS Nightly News, May 19th, 1998.

The Republicans have retained their lead in Congress. However, it is a slightly smaller lead than before. It is still a substantial lead.

-NBS Nightly News, November 3rd, 1998.

Today there was an accident. The space shuttle Diana IV blew up as she left the launch pad. All four astronauts were killed. They were going to the moon to help maintain the base there. Let us remember Thomas Grissom, Elisa Tomei, Joan Hammett and Kendrix Abelard. They were pioneers.

-Coyote News broadcast, January 19th, 1999.

We must remember that exploration is not for the weak or the faint of heart. They went in accepting the risks that were given. We will never forget their sacrifice for us, as we slip the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God.

-President Peter West, speech to the nation, January 21st, 1999.

The president took far too long to address this tragedy. Why did that happen? We demand answers. The president must be made to answer.

-Coyote News host Richard Herder, January 22nd, 1999.

I am running to get re-elected as we still have some work to do.

-President Peter West, press conference, April 30th, 1999.

I am running to get the country to pull out of this depression. This will not end without proper economic stimulus.

-Governor Matthew Romney D-CH, press conference in front of the Chihuahua State House, June 11th, 1999.

What we need is a good strong edge to our plans. That is why I am running.

-Senator Anna Disney D-MO, press conference, August 17th, 1999.

What do the Democrats have to offer? The same failed policies that got us into this mess in the first place. The country has recovered under my administration. However, there is still a long way to go before we recover fully.

-President Peter West, interview with NBS Nightly News, September 16th, 1999.

The president has failed to get the jobless rate to what it was before this crisis hit. We need firm action. That is why I am running for president.

-Congressman Clement Rogers D-NY, press conference, November 26th, 1999.

Today we launched another probe to Mars. It will bring more data on how to best make a landing on the red planet.

-ABS Nightly News, March 14th, 2000.

Going into the convention, I feel confident that I will secure the nomination and that I will continue onto the presidency.

-Governor Matthew Romney D-CH, June 9th, 2000.

Governor Matthew Romney of Chihuahua has secured the nomination after two ballots. As his running mate Congressman Clement Rogers of New York was selected. This combination will bring reason to America.

-Coyote News June 16th, 2000.

The Republicans have easily renominated President Peter West and Vice President John Harrison for a second term. Whatever may happen between now and November 6th is up in the air.

-NBS Nightly News, July 21st, 2000.

President West: This depression happened on a Democrat's watch. When a Republican tried to fix it he was blocked and blocked and voted out of office. Now Governor Romney wants to return us to those policies that got us here when we are recovering.

Governor Romney: The president has used this line of attack against me as though I were the one who created this crisis. The truth is, I am not President Phillips, nor am I President Perry. I will not repeat those mistakes if I am elected.

-1st presidential debate, September 26th, 2000.

We can now call the election:
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President Peter West (R-CA)/Vice President John Harrison (R-KY) 357 EV.

Governor Matthew Romney (D-CH)/Congressman Clement Rogers (D-NY) 194 EV.

Congratulations President West and Vice President Harrison on your second term.

-ABS Nightly News, November 7th, 2000.

As we continue to move forward we must remember the past. For we cannot fully prepare for the future without looking to the past first.

-President Peter West, inauguration speech, January 17th, 2001.

Prime Minister David Woolcroft of Great Britain, is coming to Washington today to hash out problems the British are having with their Dominion of South Africa. The rampant racism and sexism that are prevalent in the country is now showing in bloody street violence. With the narrow election of Kiffan Mandela to the presidency of the country things are bound to get worse. Already right wing protesters are gathering in the streets.

-ABS Nightly News, February 20th, 2001.

The economy is getting better. Perhaps we were wrong about the president's plans to help. The unemployment rate is still at 7.26% but it is still better than six years ago.

-Coyote News broadcast, April 9th, 2001.

With news that right wing militias were on the rise, president Kiffan Mandela of South Africa, decided to crack down on these groups. While agreeing that something had to be done about these groups, President West still condemned the action, saying that freedom of speech meant freedom of all speech even unpopular speech.

-NBS Nightly News, June 15th, 2001.

Mexican-American relations are still cool after the conquest of Baja California, Chihuahua and Sonora around 85 years ago. However, now relations are defrosting as a new trade agreement between our two nations was brokered yesterday in Washington D.C. This new free trade agreement will bring more finances to America.

-New York Times article, August 29th, 2001.

Times will be rough for some time to come I have no doubt about that. However they won't be rough forever. I have faith that we shall prevail.

-Vice President John Harrison, press conference, October 12th, 2001.

December 31st, 2001.

I have been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. I do not know how long I shall live. However, I am sure that my son Michael will be proficient. He is a bright man and will rule this country well.

-Czar Alexis II's Journal.

I am landing in a Sea of Red.

-First words spoken on Mars by Major Raul Tomas, Mare Erythraeum, April 2nd, 2002.

While we have succeeded in landing on Mars, never forget that getting there is the first step. We must remain vigilant. However, this is a great leap for mankind. We should all be proud of what we accomplished.

-President Peter West, press conference, April 3rd, 2002.

This is wasteful spending at its worst. What is America getting out of this? A bunch of rocks and sand. We will not stand for this.

-Congressman Albert Gore Jr. D-TN, speech on the House floor, April 13th, 2002.

There is nothing we can do about it. And it is popular.

-Senator Frank Rockwell D-NC, speech on the House floor May 4th, 2002.

With the improving economy and no wars to speak of the Republicans have maintained their majority in Congress. We shall hope that things will continue to improve.

-NBS Nightly News, November 5th, 2002.

With the first successful mission to Mars completed, we know that we will make more trips there. However, there will be a longer break between them. Right now we are concentrating on the moon.

-Press release from the National Aviation and Rocketry Association, January 7th, 2003.

All of this, space related stuff, is a boondoggle. We must remain on earth.

-Businessman Jonathan Gingrich, Coyote News interview, January 8th, 2003.

Since President West, is constitutionally unable to run next year, I shall run for president to continue the policies that make this country better.

-Vice President John Harrison, press conference, May 26th, 2003.

We need stronger leadership. The Republicans are not leading us down the right path. Only the Democrats can. That is why I am running for president.

-Governor Virgil Dole D-HI, press conference in front of the Hawaii State House, June 13th, 2003.

With strength of character and the grace of God, I shall be the next president of the United States of America.

-Congressman Abel Richards D-MS, press conference, June 30th, 2003.

I have always served my country. And so I volunteer to serve as your president in 2004.

-Congresswoman Helen Waters R-TX, press conference, September 17th, 2003.

With the president serving the last year of his term, he is relaxing. However, he should be leading this country. It should not matter whether he is running this year or not. What is he thinking? I have never been a fan of President West, but he needs to step up to the plate and lead like the leader he has been.

-L. A. Times editorial, January 6th, 2004.

March 4th, 2004.

Cancer is receding. The chemotherapy seems to be working. The head of the Okhrana, Mr. Putin, says that he is watching a new group inside our country called the Sons of Odin. Seems they are an Anarchist group that believes themselves descended from the Norse gods. They want to bring about the end of the world. I told him to keep an eye on them and to pass anything along to the other major powers.

-Czar Alexis II's journal.

At the end of the convention, the Democrats have chosen Governor Virgil Dole, of Hawaii, and Congressman Abel Richards, of Mississippi, as their ticket for 2004.

-Coyote News broadcast, June 18th, 2004.

The Republican National Convention has the pick of Vice President John Harrison, of Kentucky, and Congresswoman Helen Waters, of Texas, as their ticket. Who knows how anyone from the South will see this. However, that has not stopped the Republicans from trying before.

-NBS Nightly News, July 9th, 2004.

The results just stopped coming in and it looks like the Republicans have won:

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Vice President John Harrison (R-KY)/Congresswoman Helen Waters (R-TX) 345 EV.

Governor Virgil Dole (D-HI)/Congressman Abel Richards (D-MS) 206 EV.

-ABS Nightly News, November 2nd, 2004.

Aberline, Edward: Secretary of Commerce during the Harrison administration...

Armitage, Theodore Roosevelt: Secretary of War during the Harrison administration...

Brinkley, Calvin: Secretary of the Navy during the Harrison administration...

Donaldson, Gareth: Secretary of Energy during the Harrison administration...

Erikson, Timothy: Secretary of the Treasury during the Harrison administration...

Farnsworth, Carmen: Secretary of Labor during the Harrison administration...

Garson, Phillip: Secretary of Agriculture during the Harrison administration...

Inouye, Kairi: Secretary of State during the Harrison administration...

Jorgenson, Mary: Secretary of Education during the Harrison administration...

Kennerman, Heidi: Secretary of Health during the Harrison administration...

Lucas, Joseph: Secretary of Interior during the Harrison administration...

Teague, Byron: Postmaster General during the Harrison administration...

Watkins, Joan: Attorney General during the Harrison administration...

-Encyclopedia Americana, online edition, 2007.

I intend to see us through the four years. This will be an administration that will build on the past to a brighter future. We are the country of possibilities and those possibilities are endless. However, we can only be that shining beacon on the hill, if we band together.

-Inauguration speech of President John Harrison, January 17th, 2005.
 
The Bully Pulpit
The president asks that we band together. I am all for that. After what happened in previous administrations, we must move together.

-Senator William Stephen Liebowitz D-NJ, speech on the Senate floor, January 18th, 2005.

Last night, the president, working with Democrats, passed a new budget. This budget will provide tax cuts for all Americans. However, there are those, like Republican Senator from Illinois LaKisha Murdoch Hughes, who oppose the tax cuts for the richest Americans saying that they already pay too little in taxes. These tax cuts are set to expire at the end of 2010.

-New York Times article, February 25th, 2005.

Congressman Jonathan Gingrich D-GA: The environment is now cleaner than it was a hundred years ago. We need the oil from Arabia and Mesopotamia and Kurdistan to help fuel our cars.

Dr. Florence Pendrake: The environment is only cleaner by our limiting of fossil fuels. However, we are still reliant on oil, natural gas and, especially, coal. What we need is a more comprehensive energy plan.

Congressman Jonathan Gingrich D-GA: Thirty percent of our power comes from nuclear power. We cannot rely totally on that either.

Dr. Florence Pendrake: It is still more environment sound than oil, natural gas or coal. There are safer alternatives: Solar, wind, hydroelectric.

-Congressional hearing on energy policy, March 22nd, 2005.

Our top story today: A terrorist attack in Saint Petersburg has killed Czar Alexis II in a small explosion in the Duma that left five more dead and twenty wounded. The terrorist group known as the Sons of Odin claimed credit some two hours after the attack saying that they had hoped to get the czar's family too, however, they were not attending today's session.

-ABS Nightly News, May 12th, 2005.

We shall catch those responsible and bring them to justice whatever the cost.

-Statement from Russian Minister of Internal Affairs Yuri Putin, May 13th, 2005.

Let us show these terrorists that they will not destroy us.

-Czar Mikhail II, coronation speech, June 6th, 2005.

Our lunar base may not be sustainable for much longer if we continue on our current course. We must keep it constantly supplied if it is to be successful.

-Memo from National Aeronautics and Rocketry Association to the office of the President of the United States, September 6th, 2005.

We must reduce the budget in any way we can. The fact that, we have to share the costs of the lunar base with our allies, mitigates those costs. I will not burden our allies with these costs.

-President John Harrison, State of the Union address, January 17th, 2006.

After months of searching and a lengthy trial, the masterminds behind the assassination of Czar Alexis II of Russia were executed by firing squad today. They shall be buried in a paupers' grave tomorrow.

-Coyote News, April 7th, 2006.

There shall be retaliation for the martyrs of St. Petersburg. We shall make Russia a new Norse Empire and it shall come to pass.

-Tape from Sons of Odin, released April 10th, 2006.

With the Sons of Odin attack in Russia, America needs a new security apparatus in case they come over here. We need to be prepared.

-Coyote News, April 11th, 2006.

On the issue of national security, the president has been sadly lagging. We need to put up a solid front for our enemies.

-Senator William Stephen Liebowitz D-NJ, September 18th, 2006.

I understand the threat the Sons of Odin have to us. They pose no threat to us at this time that we are aware of.

-President John Harrison, press conference, September 19th, 2006.

The Republicans have kept their majority in Congress. They have some loses but not many. There is still confidence in them from the people.

-NBS Nightly News, November 7th, 2006.

I have no reservations about this. We need better security, than what we have now against foreign threats. If not, then we shall disappear off the face of the earth. The president has failed in his obligation to America to keep her safe.

-Governor Derek Santorum D-IA, January 16th, 2007.

We have stayed this course, and we have finally gotten out of this depression and now we face a new set of challenges. There are threats, and together we will face them. That is why I am running for a second term.

-President John Harrison, press conference, May 16th, 2007.

Yesterday President Harrison introduced a bill legalizing same sex marriage. The Democrats were up in arms at this. This is affront to all right thinking Americans.

-Coyote News, May 17th, 2007.

The people at Coyote are out of their minds over this. I have no idea what they think, is right for America, but I think that privacy and equality are American issues. While I support the president in this measure, I would also like to announce that I am running for president of the United States.

-Senator William Stephen Liebowitz, press release, June 4th, 2007.

I will not rest until America is saved from the institutional left. That is why I am running for president.

Congressman Jonathan Gingrich D-GA, press conference, July 11th, 2007.

The Equal Marriage Act of 2007 Pass both houses of Congress last night with bipartisan support. It may look like the president has a good lead going into next year.

-New York Times article, December 12th, 2007.

I have no doubt that we can take the White House back. The American people are tired of the Republicans and want a change. They will turn to us.

-Senator William Stephen Liebowitz, press conference, January 15th, 2008.

What change can the Democrats offer? More tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. Higher unemployment. Less jobs for Americans thanks to shipping jobs overseas. That is what the Democrats offer.

-President John Harrison, press conference, January 16th, 2008.

Kaiser Fredrick IV of Germany has died. His son will now be crowned Kaiser Wilhelm V next month.

-NBS Nightly News, May 22nd, 2008.

The Democrats have had their convention and they picked Senator William Stephen Liebowitz, of New Jersey, for president, and our own sweater-vest wearing, Governor Derek Santorum, as vice president. Let us hope they bring this country back to the way it was.

-Dubuque Telegraph Herald, June 6th, 2008.

The Republicans have renominated President John Harrison and Vice President Helen Waters for a second term. While the president has some popularity problems in certain sections of the country, he is confident that he will win.

-ABS Nightly News, July 11th, 2008.

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Senator William Stephen Liebowitz (D-NJ)/Governor Derek Santorum (D-IA) 295 EV.

President John Harrison (R-KY)/Vice President Helen Waters (R-TX) 256 EV.

While there were some irregularities tonight it looks like Senator Liebowitz and Governor Santorum have won the night.

-Coyote News, November 4th, 2008.

Anderson, Paul: Secretary of War during the Liebowitz administration...

Andrews, Elizabeth: Secretary of the Treasury during the Liebowitz administration...

Baer, Thomas: Secretary of the Navy during the Liebowitz administration...

Colbert, Harry: Secretary of State during the Liebowitz administration...

Dole, Graham: Secretary of Agriculture during the Liebowitz administration...

Frank, Lindsey: Secretary of Commerce during the Liebowitz administration...

Gysberg, Rachel: Secretary of Energy during the Liebowitz administration...

Haraldson, Nils: Secretary of Labor during the Liebowitz administration...

Morgan, Wendell: Secretary of Education during the Liebowitz administration...

Murphy, Nigel: Attorney General during the Liebowitz administration...

O'Neill, Richard: Postmaster General during the Liebowitz administration...

Patterson, Edward: Secretary of the Interior during the Liebowitz administration...

Tyson, Ronald: Secretary of Health during the Liebowitz administration...

-Encyclopedia Americana, online edition, 2011.

My friends, we have a difficult road ahead of us. It has been said that Democrats have not acted in the best interests of the country. That is true. Now we shall work together to make this a more perfect union. It starts small but in the end it can grow very large.

-President William Stephen Liebowitz, inauguration speech, January 17th, 2009.

President Liebowitz, the first Jewish president in the history of America, has signed into a new trade agreement with the nation of Israel. Whether this will benefit either nation remains to be seen.

-NBS Nightly News, February 11th, 2009.

I have no intention of bringing up abortion during my term of office. President Goldwater was right when he said that it fell under the fourth amendment of the Constitution. The right to privacy is essential to our way of life.

-Interview with President William Stephen Liebowitz, Coyote News, March 4th, 2009.

The Sons of Odin has finally been ended. The Russian government released a statement saying that there will be no more trouble from them.

-ABS Nightly News, April 2nd, 2009.

I propose a bill that will create more jobs for Americans. The American Tax Reform Bill will put more money into the pockets of more Americans and prevent another depression. We shall all prosper together.

-Senator Paulina Esposito R-PR, speech on the Senate floor, April 9th, 2009.

Czar Mikhail II of Russia starts his first state visit to the United States today. While here the czar shall speak to a joint session of Congress. While we enjoy the presence of our allies pardon us for not fully trusting such a untested leader.

-Coyote News, September 4th, 2009.

America has been the model for democracy all over the world. Russia continues to follow where America leads. It is my earnest hope that we shall grow closer than ever before.

-Czar Mikhail II, speaking before a joint session of Congress, September 8th, 2009.

There you have it: the tax cuts that were introduced in 2005 by President John Harrison have now been repealed by a Republican no less. The new taxes proposed by Senator Esposito of Puerto Rico will not take effect until January First, 2011.

-NBS Nightly News, January 22nd, 2010.

The Supreme Court has defeated a motion to allow corporate expenditures in political campaigns. This is seen as a huge victory by the left, as this means that, the system is less likely to be corrupted by moneyed interests.

-New York Times article, April 15th, 2010.

President William Stephen Liebowitz has scrapped a proposed plan for more wind turbines across the country. Saying that it was a matter best left to the states, he said, that the idea of a national energy plan is absurd. What this means for the future of energy in this country remains to be seen.

-NBS Nightly News, June 4th, 2010.

The Republicans have recaptured the House of Representatives and narrowly lost the Senate today. Whether this may put the president's plans on hold.

-ABS Nightly News, November 2nd, 2010.

We have a strong economy now. We can say that we did what was right. However there is still work to do. We must all band together for the sake of the country.

-President William Stephen Liebowitz, State of the Union address, January 17th, 2011.

The only reason the economy is strong: it is because of Republican policies that saved it from being destroyed from Democratic policies. The president is not going to take sole credit for that.

-Senator LaKisha Murdoch Hughes R-IL, speech on the Senate floor, January 18th, 2011.

I have no reason to think that I will not be re-elected.

-President William Stephen Liebowitz, announcing his intention to run for a second term, May 23rd, 2011.

The president has done pretty much nothing during his term in office. We need something new. That is why I am running.

-Senator Paulina Esposito R-PR, press conference, June 14th, 2011.

I am proud of my record thus far and shall do more for this country.

-President William Stephen Liebowitz, interview with Coyote News, June 17th, 2011.

I am running to bring America closer to that more perfect union that our founders talked about. However I cannot to this alone are you with me?

-Senator LaKisha Murdoch Hughes R-IL, press conference, September 30th, 2011.

The state of the union is strong. We can make it stronger. We need to work together to get where we need to be.

-President William Stephen Liebowitz, State of the Union address, January 17th, 2012.

The president tried to force through a bill through Congress today calling for a Constitutional ban on Gay marriage. He stated that this failure would reflect poorly on America.

-NBS Nightly News, April 6th, 2012.

The American president says that he respects privacy and yet he wanted to ban some people from marrying. That is just outrageous.

-British Prime Minister Maxwell Price, April 10th, 2012.

After the convention the Republicans chose Senator LaKisha Murdoch Hughes of Illinois, for president, and Senator Paulina Esposito, of Puerto Rico, for vice president.

-ABS Nightly News, July 20th, 2012.

I accept the nomination to a second term.

-President William Stephen Liebowitz, August 17th, 2012.

Senator Murdoch Hughes: You say you are for privacy, Mr. President, but all you have done you have tried to invade people's privacy for no reason. Especially in regards to homosexually. And for what? Are you proud of what you achieved during your time as president?

President Liebowitz: Not everything I have done was perfect, no. However, I have tried. That is what is important here.

Senator Murdoch Hughes: Yes you have tried to invade the civil liberties of millions of Americans, cut taxes for the top one percent and left millions in poverty. We may not be in a depression anymore, sir, but we do have an obligation to fulfill.

-1st presidential debate, September 25th, 2012.

We can now call the election:

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Senator LaKisha Murdoch Hughes (R-IL)/ Senator Paulina Esposito (R-PR) 335 EV.


President William Stephen Liebowitz (D-NJ)/ Vice President Derek Santorum (D-IA) 216 EV.

We would like to congratulate LaKisha Murdoch Hughes the first female president of the United States.

-ABS Nightly News, November 6th, 2012.

Abercrombie, Linda: Secretary of Energy during the Murdoch Hughes administration...

Bailey, Raymond: Attorney General during the Murdoch Hughes administration...

Barton, Alexander: Postmaster General during the Murdoch Hughes administration...

Carter, Wilson: Secretary of Agriculture during the Murdoch Hughes administration...

Hall, Richard: Secretary of War during the Murdoch Hughes administration...

Ifill, Wesley: Secretary of the Navy during the Murdoch Hughes administration...

Lincoln, Joshua: Secretary of State during the Murdoch Hughes administration...

Matthews, Courtney: Secretary of the Treasury during the Murdoch Hughes administration...

Nolan, Janet: Secretary of the Interior during the Murdoch Hughes administration...

Owens, Carson: Secretary of Commerce during the Murdoch Hughes administration...

Perkins, Heather: Secretary of Labor during the Murdoch Hughes administration...

Richards, Archer: Secretary of Education during the Murdoch Hughes administration...

Stanley, Noah: Secretary of Health during the Murdoch Hughes administration...

-Encyclopedia Americana, online edition, 2015.

In the past one hundred years we have seen war, we have seen peace. While we may have reached for the stars we kept an eye on the earth as well. Through it all we have kept our commonalities. However, we still have ways to go towards that more perfect union. Together we can achieve that.

-President LaKisha Murdoch Hughes, inauguration speech, January 17th, 2013.















Collector's Note

This is a history that took place on a world I encountered in my travels. When I chose to settle in this world I made a promise to myself to tell the story of some of the worlds I visited. However, I could not have done it without the help of the following people:

The person I know only as T. B. for giving me the basic map I used for the elections.

Alexander Hamilton (yes, really) for reminding me of some of the members of TR's cabinet.

Others that are too numerous to name.

Finally my family and friends for supporting me in this endeavor.

Until next time, I shall see you in the Ether.

Cyrus P. Underwood, 2013.
 
The Bully Pulpit
Epilogue:
LaKisha Murdoch Hughes is currently serving her second term as president. She is set to be one of the most popular presidents of all time, thanks to her Healthcare for all program, space program and jobs program. She is leading the charge on Green Energy. Though the world isn't entirely safe, it is safer than it might otherwise have been had William Howard Taft not taken ill in 1912.
 
Reality Reset:
Of course that didn't happen. William Howard Taft wasn't taken ill the week before the 1912 Republican National Convention. Because of the fight he and Roosevelt waged, Woodrow Wilson became president. In the 106 years there was war, revolution, depression and violent assassinations. There were, of course, times of great cheer throughout the world, however few and far between they were.

And so for our next trip we'll go to Southern California. I've booked us a room at the Ambassador Hotel.
 
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