The Crusader (Public Service Announcement)

[Pericles]

I'm going to do my very best to make sure that Labor does not emerge as the dominant left wing party. Let's not rush to premature predictions yet, who knows what things will look like in a week.

[Pericles]

So I am curious, why the use of the term "federalism" as opposed to "Federalists" in some places, Lumine?

I actually kind of like it, don't get me wrong.

Huh first time I noticed the just presumed it said "Federalists" lol. I'm guessing it's a typo bit I'll let Lumine speak for himself.

[Pericles]

It's back! YES!

[Pericles]

Very flattering!

Indeed!
MAGA 2020!

Good to see you've already conceded the October 2019 election

[Pericles]

Ok, I've got a few points to raise;
-The election results were sort of weird in that they were an improvement for the right on their October results. However, I don't think they should be too enthusiastic. I know more than most that moral victories are worth virtually nothing in Atlasia. And Labor does have broad support for our vision and leadership-62% presidentially, 56% for the House and big margins in 4/6 Senate seats (regionally the picture is pretty good too). Atlasia is unpredictable, but Labor is in a great position going forward so those who don't want that to be the case shouldn't underestimate the challenge they face.
-LT is wrong to say that Labor is undemocratic and threatens its members. I believe this is a reference to the West_Midlander stuff. West_Midlander was never going to be punished for his pro-life stance or appointing fhtagn as regional Attorney General. Yes, many members-myself included-disagreed with his decision but I've never felt that I have to agree with someone on everything to support them. Labor is a big tent and has had plenty of pro-life members throughout its history. Indeed as can be seen right now the idea that we have purity tests is utter nonsense. PSOL is of course one individual who I don't have control over-and his statements came after West_Midlander defected anyway. Labor is a big tent that represents all those who want a progressive government-a government that is for the many, not the few and works for a society and economy that works for everyone.
-I appreciate that LT didn't just engage in a bunch of attacks. I do disagree with the 'inactive Griff' talking point, I think Griff was active and did a great job. I think I'm active so far and plan to be for my entire presidency. Perhaps the right will end up preferring me to have been inactive rather than effectively pass my agenda.
-LT saying I hijacked the primary and 'made off like a bandit' gave me a bit of a laugh, though I don't really see things that way. It's hard to understand party dynamics from the outside, I don't have a full understanding of the dynamics within the Federalists and the ACP right now for instance. I think I always had a majority in Labor for my candidacy.
-The whataboutism from the right about the Conservacord leaks is again wrong. Nobody in Labor or Laborcord has such deplorable views. And the Federalists never really addressed the issues those leaks raised, they have kept on pushing thr for Council long after his views were clear. Also, so far it seems that we in Labor have the opposite problem in having too many strong candidates. One day we will probably 'run dry' on them, but right now Labor has many strong, talented candidates to offer.

[Pericles]

I thought Labor was supposed to be the anti-democracy party, but it sure doesn't look like that with the attitude that the Federalist and Peace parties have shown to our Supreme Court.

[Pericles]

I thought Labor was supposed to be the anti-democracy party, but it sure doesn't look like that with the attitude that the Federalist and Peace parties have shown to our Supreme Court.

I'm pretty sure sitting on the bench for seven years and doing literally nothing would be abhorrent to IRL Supreme Court justices.

This is completely unfair to windjammer. If you insist on making personal attacks on people, make sure it's accurate first. As someone who knows him, I know he puts in the work and is still very able to keep serving the people.

[Pericles]

I thought Labor was supposed to be the anti-democracy party, but it sure doesn't look like that with the attitude that the Federalist and Peace parties have shown to our Supreme Court.

I would say a Supreme Court whose three most senior members are leftists who seem intent on serving forever is the perfect example of Labor being anti-democracy, but whatever.

So your problem with them is that their personal ideology and that they vote Labor? Classy.