Department of Internal Affairs - Secretary Cranberry

[Cranberry]

Departement of Internal Affairs
Temporary Office of Secretary-appoint Cranberry in Salem, Oregon

Statement: Senator Cranberry, appointed by President DemPGH as Secretary of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Atlasia, and confirmed by currently a majority of sitting Senators, to await certification of the Senate vote results by President-Pro-Tempore Lumine; issues the following reports as assembled and reported by employees of the Departement of Internal Affairs that have follwoed his invitation to re-settle in Salem, Oregon due to the turmoils caused by the sucession of President DemPGH. As he is not yet legally Secretary of Internal Affairs, he nevertheless is the only legal member of President Tyrion's cabinet, in the nearer future. As such, this reports are not legally binding, but await confirmation by either the President or the SoIA once he is legally in office.


The Departement of Internal Affairs issues the following map of Atlasia displaying current loyalities and occupations of illegal forces within the Republic of Atlasia.



Areas (presumably) loyal to the Republic of Atlasia and President Tyrion:
Yellow - Areas under control of Pacific National Guard (loyal to President Tyrion)
Violet - Areas under control of IDS National Guard (loyal to President Tyrion)
Orange - Areas under control of Mideast National Guard (presumably loyal to President Tyrion)
Green - Areas under control Northeast National Guard (presumably loyal to President Tyrion)

Areas under rebellion or allegiance unknown:
Pink - Areas under control of the LeBron-Fitzgerald Midwest Government (declared traitors by Tyrion supporter, self-proclaimed Attorney General Mr X, resulting in Pacifician, Mideastern and Southern National Guard Forces enetering the Midwest, occupying in the name of President Tyrion large parts of Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Kansas, Iowa and Minnesota)
Dark Blue - Areas under control of the "Oklahoma Free-State" under leadership of Mr Hashemite
Light Blue - Areas of combat between the Oklahoma Free-State and the "Bushie's Forces" guerilla group based in Tulsa and Oklahoma City
Red - Areas under control of former Senator Deus Naturae's self-proclaimed independence movement in the Northeast Region

Persons of Interest:
Black Stars - Locations of certified sights of Mr Snowstalker in the last 24 hours
Hayflower Stars - Locations of certified sights of Mr Enderman in the last 24 hours

Current locations of reported fighting:
Des Moines, IA - LeBron Fitzgerald-Midwest National Guard against Mideast National Guard
Albany and Lake Ontario Shorelines, NY; Rural Western Massachussetts and Rural New Hampshire - Deus Naturae's independent Northeast forces against civilian militia
Wichita, KS - Pacific and IDS National Guard against Oklahoma Free-State forces against LeBron Fitzgerlad-Midwest National Guard
Oklahoma City and Tulsa, OK - Oklahoma Free-State forces against Bushie's forces militia

The Departement of Internal Affairs offers the following proposals of action to the President:

• Either disband the LeBron Fitzgerald Midwest Government (as suggested by self-proclaimed and not legally binding "Attorney General" Mr X) and order the National Guard of the Pacific, Mideast and IDS Regions to further occupy/liberate the Midwest Region; or order the respective National Guard forces to retreat to their home regions and accept the LeBron Fitzgerald Midwest Government as legal government of the Most Serene Republic of the Midwest.
• Order the immediate arrest of the follwoing individuals, and file lawsuits against them before the Supreme Court of the Republic of Atlasia, for High Treason against Atlasia:
  
  • Former Attorney General Snowstalker
  • Former Northeast Speaker and Representative SWE
  • Citizen of Atlasia Hashemite
  • Former Senator Deus Naturae
  • Citizen of Atlasia Al Sibboleth
  • Citizen of Atlasia Adam Griffin
  The uplisted individuals are reported to have lost their public offices held at the time of their rebellion against the Republic of Atlasia, and its legitimate government and President Tyrion.
  
• Demand immediate declarations of loyality from the Mideast and the Northeast Government; elsewise disband their governments and decree Matrial Law on these regions.
• Demand immediate disbanding of the Pacific Status of Matrial Law by Governor Varavour.
• Order the Army of the Republic of Atlasia to occupy the areas currently controlled by former Senator Deus Naturae and his "independent Northeast", as well as by the "Oklahoma Free-State" or by "Bushie's Forces".
  

x Cranberry, Secretary-appoint of Internal Affairs

[Cranberry]

It is known that Mr X is not the legal Attorney General; yet we have had no clarification from the President or the Governors of either Pacific, Midwest, Mideast or IDS yet, so the current situation is that the National Guards of the Mideast, IDS and Pacific are heading for Belle Fourche to seize the Midwest Regional Government. Governor LeBron Fitzgerald, who has fled to Minnesota, has not yet issued a statement in which he declares his allegiance to the Republic of Atlasia and President Tyrion.

(PS - As of now, nothing of this is anymore official as anything Hashemite, Snowstalker, Simfan, whoever, said this night. Once Tyrion says it is not that way, than that's it. I will however certify all this official and true once I'm allowed to legally swear in as SoIA.)

[Cranberry]

Atlasian Turmoil - 10 a.m. Update

Midwest Theatre:
Following an official statement from the LeBron-Fitzgerald Midwestern government, but awaiting any reaction from President Tyrion's administration, there appears to be a ceasefire between the regions respective National Guards. The Pacific National Guard continues to occupy parts of Montana, Wyoming and the greatest part of Colorado; and there is talk of a possible installing of a second Midwestern government in Denver, Colorado, possibly under the leadership of Midwest Archduke Cris. The greater parts of Minnesota, Iowa's eastern border and the state of Nebraska along the Missouri River and Nebraska Highway 20 towards Belle Fourche are occupied by the Mideastern National Guard and the "White Army" forces led by Senator Cassius; while the IDS National Guard is reported to hold on to Eastern Kansas, having encircled the city of Wichita, as well as the border regions of Oklahoma. The "Oklahoma Free-State" led by Mr. Hashemite holds on to the better part of the Sooner State and appears to have suppressed the uprising of the "Bushie's forces" guerilla gropuing in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The Iowa State National Guard and militia groups meanwhile hold on to central Iowa, from Sioux City and Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, while the Civic Assembly of Iowa is expected to reach a decision wether to join the Oklahoma Free-State soon.  
Total Causalties: 753 (of which 235 being caused by fighting in an around Witchita, Kansas)

Northeast Theatre:
With still no reaction from official Northeast government officials, (former) Senator Deus' seccesionist movement in the Northeast has won ground, winning support over the whole state of Vermont, and large parts of rural Massachussetts, New Hampshire and New York; while the city of Albany sees street-fighting between pro-secessionist and pro-Atlasian citizen groups. The movement currently still seems to be peaceful, the only two casualties being two policemen in a town in rural New Hampshire.
Total Casualties: 2

Again, this will become official the moment I may swear in as SoIA. For now, it's the nearest to official reports we can get, so play along.

[Cranberry]

Citizen Adam Griffin went south with that intention, yes, but he was taken into custody because of orders from then self-proclaimed Attorney General Mr X when entering North Carolina on I-95 and is currently in custody in Roanoke Rapids, NC; awaiting action from the President. Further actions including a possible freeing are likely, given the President's pardon.

The Northeastern independence movement has started peacefully with rallies and calls for secession in Vermont; however soon descended into violent street protest throughout the region, currently in Albany, when police forces and protesters got together. Still, the movement has caused just two dead policemen in rural New Hampshire that were kileld by accident when their car slipped down a well. The reason of te movement turning violent is currently unknown, infiltration by outsiders may however not be barred.

[Cranberry]

friendly note that you don't have the GM-lite powers of the SOIA (that is still a thing right?) until you're actually confirmed by the Senate

I do know it; I will make it official the moment I swear in through a directive. But good you pointed it out.

[Cranberry]

Secretary of Internal Affairs Cranberry - Directive 01:

The authority of Secretary of Interal Affairs to Mr Cranberry shall be pre-dated to October 4, 2014 00:00 a.m.

x Cranberry, Secretary of Internal Affairs

[Cranberry]

Atlasian Turmoil - 3 p.m. Update

Midwest Theatre:
While discussion has been pending within the Pacific Region, the Pacific National Guard has pursuant the orders of Governor Varavour continued their advance into the Midwest; while Atlasian Armed Forces have retreated to their bases pursuant to Pacific Justice Bacon King's orders. Meanwhile, peaceful protest against Governor LeBron Fitzgerald are held in Saint Paul, Minnesota; the Iowa situation still being unresolved. The Oklahoma Free-State and the IDS National Guard, now aided by the Midwestern National Guard, are in open battle over Wichita, Kansas; while the civilian population has been evacuated and fled the city to refugee camps to the city's north. The Red Cross has ordered aid there, but without action from the Midwest or the Federal Government, distress is likely to break out.
Total Casualties: 1,376

Northeast Theatre:
Street fighting in Albany, New York has been joined by fighting in Springfield, Massachusetts; while the area under control of seccesionist movements apparently lack an organized structure with Mr Deus not having taken power of the movements. An even greater threat however is emerging in New York City, where the RJPRA led by Mr Snowstalker is running amoc in Downtown Manhattan, fighting against civilian population and police forces alike. Public transport has been suspended, and thousands of New Yorkers have fled the city, especially Manhattan. Federal intervention is badly needed here, as the revolutionary forces are poised to destroy many parts of the city.
Total Casulaties: 2 (no reports possible from Downtown Manhattan; estimations rank from 500 to more than 10,000)

[Cranberry]

The following set of proposals for the President to sign in executive actions are outlined by the Secretary of Internal Affairs:

• Send Humanitarian Aid to Wichita, Kansas
• Send Airstrikes against the Oklahoma Free-State troops in Wichita, Kansas
• Immediately send Federal Troops to New York City and arrest Mr Snowstalker
• Order Pacific Governor Varavour to retreat his National Guard to the Pacific
• Aid the Northeast Regional Government in preventing secessionist movements in the region to spread

[Cranberry]

The Great Atlasian Turmoil - October 5, 3 a.m. Update

Midwest Theatre:
The Pacific National Guard has been ordered a ceasefire, yet has received no orders to leave the areas currently occupied; the states of Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. At the same time, the IDS Militia has left the areas of Kansas occupied, as well as the battlefield at Wichita, retreating back home; resulting in Oklahoma Free-State (also known as Oklahoma Volkstaat) keeping control over Wichita and large parts of Southern Kansas. The battle over Wichita has concluded, but still many residents of Wichita have not returned to the city, many of which are non-Caucasian, and are left trapped in their refugee camps to the north of the city, with no reaction from the Midwest Government, leading to extreme anger among the trapped. On the other side of the border, the Oklahoma Free-State has begun establishing an apartheid state, under the leadership of Mr Hashemite and the Vereinigde Gesuidwerde Atlasianer Volksfront (United Adjusted Atlasian People's Front). Meanwhile, peaceful protests in the Twin Cities have spread to Denver, Missoula, Topeka, Belle Fourche and Omaha, against Governor LeBron Fitzgerald and demanding his resignation, while he remains silent in his Saint Paul mansion.
Fighting largely ceased (2,078 dead reported)
Battle over Wichita having caused more than 1'500 dead

Northeast Theatre:
The Northeastern Independence Movement has been joined by influential Western Upstate based politician Alfred F Jones, who is reported to have proclaimed Rochester, NY as seat of an independent Northeastern Government, controlling large parts of the area between Buffalo, NY; Springfield, MA and Portland, ME; including the whole state of Vermont. At the same time, Governor Talleyrand has sent the National Guard against the secessionist movement; currently they have won back control over Albany, NY and March towards Rochester and Springfield.
The RJPRA forces and the Northeastern National Guard currently engage in fighting in Downtown Manhattan, eyewitnesses reporting dust clouds and fires in the city. According to last sources, Downtown Manhattan below the 30th Street is completely inaccessible, while just north of Central Park people still hold on to stay in the city. Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island have closed their connections with Manhattan Island, while the Brooklyn Bridge is reported to have been damaged severely on the Manhattan side, with no accountable information available. Estimations of casualties range from 2'000 to over 20'000.

[Cranberry]

Wait, when did I say I was invading the South? Is this 2012?

You invaded to try to get Enderman

I guess invade is the wrong word, but anyway you treasoned against President Tyrion and were therefore jailed.

[Cranberry]

Updated Map:

Yellow - Areas under control of the Pacific National Guard
Pink - Areas under control of the Midwestern National Guard
Orange - Mideast Region
Violet - Imperial Dominion of the South
Dark Red - Iowa
Blue - Oklahoma Free-State
Green - Areas under control of the Northeastern National Guard
Red - Areas under control of the Northeastern Secessionist Movement
Brown - New York Area affected by heavy fighting

[Cranberry]

Wait, when did I say I was invading the South? Is this 2012?

You invaded to try to get Enderman

I guess invade is the wrong word, but anyway you treasoned against President Tyrion and were therefore jailed.

As I recall, my residual and loyal supporters were pursuing Enderman of their own volition after he besmirched my good reputation, but I was pardoned with all the others (except for Snowstalker). The Mideast shall be hearing from my attorneys-at-law.

You were imprisoned the moment you set foot on Southern soil, so I guess you should be suing the IDS. Given the pardon however, it's highly likely you will be set free within this day.

[Cranberry]

There's literally no reason to believe the MW government has "collapsed" except for whatever fanfiction people are pulling out of their asses. The Governor is still in office. The government is entirely working as intended.

In fact, there's been literally no reason for anything that's happened in the last two days to have happened at all. The President resigned and the next in line took his place. That's it. This is all basically a step below LARPing.

Yes, there is and that reason is this more fun than the game has been in...eer...ever.


Anyway, I have a question for Secretary Cranberry: Are rpryor, wormyguy, and IBDD dead?  Given that Snowstalker has claimed to have executed them and we've only (allegedly ) heard from rpryor and IBDD since, it seems save to assume that wormyguy has been guillotined, no?

wormyguy has been publicly executed before the New York Stock Exchange in the wake of the turmoil; this is the last footage we have had from Lower Manhattan. The Northeast National Guard is however nearly done with Snowstalker's Guerillas, it should be a matter of hours.

[Cranberry]

The Great Atlasian Turmoil - October 6 10 a.m. Update
"See, Topeka Burns!"

Northeast Theatre:

New York City, NY, Northeast Region:
Lower Manhattan below 30th street is inhospitable. The RJPRA forces around their leader Mr Snowstalker have been defeated, by the National Guard of the Northeast together with regular forces of the Atlasian Army. Great areas have suffered damage, an estimation of the damages is currently in process of being drafted. A refugee camp has been installed in and around Times Square, for people living below 30th Street, while the rest of the Big Apple's population has largely returned to its homes. What remains is anger among the people, and the question how this could happen in the Atlasia of the 21st century.

Rochester, NY, Northeast Region:
While they once claimed to have reached as far as Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; the "Western Front" of the Northeastern Independence Movement has been reduced to its power base around the city of Rochester in the western Upstate. Their leader former Senator Alfred F Jones is reported to have boarded up in the Rochester Town Hall with his most devoured followers, while the Northeastern National Guard has reached the city limits along the NY State Thruway and I-390.

Burlington, VT, Northeast Region:
The "Eastern Front" has nothing but collapsed nearly entirely. One time, controlling everything from Lake Ontario and the Alleghenies to the Boston Suburbs, the area of people following Senator Deus has been reduced to in and around Burlington, VT. A popular movement always, its followers must have lost interest, as the Northeastern National Guard is closing up Vermont, and no one seems to bat an eye.


Midwest Theatre:

Denver, CO, Midwest Region:
The Pacific National Guard has left the area for their home region, but they left a protest movement against Governor Fitzgerald. Citing the Governor's inactivity on everything but rhetorical war with the Pacific, a large crowd of protesters assembled around the Colorado administration buildings, demanding the ascension of Archduke Cris, a Colorado resident, to the Governorship.

Topeka, KS, Midwest Region:
Wichita refugees have reached Kansas' capital, and while locals help out to their best ability; it is simply to much to tackle for them alone without the Regional Government's help. More than 100'000 Wichitians, over 30% of the city's population have come to Topeka, accommodated in schools, public buildings and sports venues; while the Midwest Regional Government showed no reaction. This left the refugees as well as locals shocked and angered, leading to a protest march in Downtown Topeka earlier this morning. Before Kansas administration buildings, the symbol of Governor Fitzgerald and his government, people were burning pictures of Governor LeBron Fitzgerald and Midwestern Flags, when it came to clashes with police forces. We are unable to report on the following mess, just that the Kansas State Capitol was seen in flames, and local protest leaders broadcasted a radio transmission: "Belle Fourche is next!"

Fargo, ND, Midwest Region:
A large explosion has been reported to have occurred at the campus of North Dakota State University. Details on damages or eventual casualties have not yet been published, while the masterminds behind the terror assault have not yet been identified.

Protests against LeBron Fitzgerald continued all along Iowa, in the Twin Cities, Fargo, Missoula and Billings, Omaha and Sioux Falls.


Other Regions:

Pacific:
A death toll of 63 has been counted in a series of protest throughout the Pacific Region, especially in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Tucson. The protesters were largely of Hispanic and African-Atlasian background, and are reported to protest against alleged causes of racial injustices when dealing with police forces. It is as of now unclear what caused the protest to go violent and cause the immense death toll of 52 protesters and 11 policemen.

IDS:
Incidents in multiple Gulf coast towns in Mississippi and Louisiana are reported from the IDS. Teenage boys between 9 and 14 are reported to either join or being forced to join a group of gay men, calling the selves "New Dawn", with 6 cases being reported from Gulfport, MS; 3 from Biloxi, MS; 2 from Ocean Springs, MS; and one from Covington, LA. At the same time, local people, mostly with family background of the boys, teamed to attack and in the process kill a "New Dawn" member in Gulfport and Biloxi, as well as in Metaire, LA. The situation is developing to tense up, and there was a radical priest in Waveland, MS; that claimed in a sermon "we need to turn the gulf red from the gays blood!"  

[Cranberry]

New York City, NY, Northeast Region:
Lower Manhattan below 30th street is inhospitable. The RJPRA forces around their leader Mr Snowstalker have been defeated, by the National Guard of the Northeast together with regular forces of the Atlasian Army. Great areas have suffered damage, an estimation of the damages is currently in process of being drafted. A refugee camp has been installed in and around Times Square, for people living below 30th Street, while the rest of the Big Apple's population has largely returned to its homes. What remains is anger among the people, and the question how this could happen in the Atlasia of the 21st century.

Erm, good luck with that. I'm thinking Staten Island is the most likely destination.

I'll leave the exercise of this to the Northeast Government, will however be there to provide any data they might need. Staten Island seems when I think of it for quite the better location...

[Cranberry]

Utter propaganda. The equivalent of another Teuton's constant raving about how Berlin would never fall.

If you want it to be utter propaganda, your thing. Just, the constitution and the statute want it to be reality, so then... I don't know who every Atlasian but you is going to follow. My bets are on the constitution.