10-04-2024, 08:43 PM
Act IV: Finale
Representative Assembly chambers
Huānoch, Milintica
October 1st, 10:00am
In contrast to the brief and somber speech at Haven House an hour earlier, the Inauguration Day ceremonies at the Representative Assembly chambers were triumphant and loud. Along the broad and green Great Mall of the People leading from Haven House to the Chambers building, thousands of people waving Milintican flags were gathered under the watchful eye of soldiers and National Police. The authorities were under strict instructions not to let any MPP spoilsports ruin Neina Arana's big day, and they were making sure to comply. Only MCP loyalists were present to cheer on their standard bearer as she took the oath of office and assumed power. It was also worth noting that they were waving the old Milintican flag dating back to the 1917 revolution, not the new flag that Matōchmizalo had instituted. Everything old was new again in Milintica. Neina Arana was not promising a brave new era. She was promising a brave return to the old Milintica, and the symbols of the country were the first sign of change.
At precisely 10:00 am Milintican time, a military band struck up the national anthem, accompanied by Huānoch schoolchildren singing the lyrics. The choir was dressed in identical red jumpsuits with red berets bearing the original Milintican flag. When the anthem was finished, Chief Justice Tlazohtlaloni stepped forward. "Ladies and gentlemen, please stand and remain standing as I administer the oath of office." He made a gesture to Arana, who stepped to the podium with a broad smile. Placing her hand on a copy of the Milintican constitution, she recited the oath of office in a firm voice. When she was done, Tlazohtlaloni nodded. "Ladies and gentlemen, the 43rd President of the Democratic Peoples' Republic of Milintica, Neina Arana." The Chief Justice shook hands with Arana and stepped back to let her approach the podium.
"Ladies and gentlemen, fellow Milinticans, thank you for being here today," Arana said. "First of all, I want to thank all Milinticans who voted in this most recent election and participated in our democratic process. Your voices were heard loud and clear in this election. And what was heard, in Milintica and around the world, is that the people of Milintica wanted a return to our original traditions and values. The people of Milintica, very clearly, rejected the false reforms, the diluting of socialist values, and the embracing of capitalist foreign powers that the previous president tried to impose upon us. When asked if they wanted to follow the lead of the former president Matōchmizalo and abandon the values of our great revolution of 1917, our people said no with a very firm voice. That is why I am here today - to restore, protect and defend that revolution and its values."
As the crowd cheered, Arana continued. "Domestically, we will return to a political and economic system in which the values of the revolution are honored. We will end the capitalist flirtations and agreements made by the previous government, and insist that anyone who trades with Milintica respect and follow similar values as our own. We will restore the primacy of workers' collectives and cooperatives, review the ownership of private property and enterprises by both Milinticans and foreigners alike, and return our economy to one where the needs of the people prevail, not the profit motive."
"Internationally, we will also return to the better Milintica that was not afraid to advocate for socialist values around the world. We will support fellow socialist governments and movements around the world, both in word and in deed. We will no longer sit passively on the sidelines - we will act, when and where it is needed, to ensure that a red wave rises. Whether that requires words or weapons, Milintica will not shrink from what must be done. We will also address the theft of our sovereign lands by Xiomera once and for all. Every inch of Milintican soil is ours, and we will reclaim it by whatever means is necessary. Also, we will reconsider any and all agreements or alliances made by the previous government. If they are not compatible with our values, or disregard our beliefs, our involvement with them must and will end. Milintica will instead form alliances and sign agreements with those that do respect our values and way of life."
"And to both those agitators within our own nation, and those from outside Milintica who would support them, I have this to say: your influence over our politics, our economy and our society is over. Milintica is a free, sovereign and socialist nation, and we will push back with every measure of our strength against your efforts to destroy the legacy of our revolution. Milintica only wishes to be a friend to the world. But we will not tolerate being pushed around any longer, nor will we tolerate any insidious efforts to undermine our system any longer. For nations that wish to deal with us respectfully, as equals, our arms are open to you. But for nations who are opposed to, or poisonous to, our way of life, you will not find entry here. Not on my watch, or that of the MCP."
As her followers cheered, Arana continued. "People of Milintica, the days of forced change and retreat from our revolutionary values are over. The day of resurrection and revival of the peoples' power is here. Together, we will make Milintica greater than ever before, and we will ensure the world never takes us for granted again. Thank you so much for electing me and for your support. Let the revolution advance ever forward, evermore!"
The ceremony concluded with a military parade in front of the podium where the officials were gathered. As the parade proceeded by, Arana gave a salute. Her eyes glinted in the sunlight.
Representative Assembly chambers
Huānoch, Milintica
October 1st, 10:00am
In contrast to the brief and somber speech at Haven House an hour earlier, the Inauguration Day ceremonies at the Representative Assembly chambers were triumphant and loud. Along the broad and green Great Mall of the People leading from Haven House to the Chambers building, thousands of people waving Milintican flags were gathered under the watchful eye of soldiers and National Police. The authorities were under strict instructions not to let any MPP spoilsports ruin Neina Arana's big day, and they were making sure to comply. Only MCP loyalists were present to cheer on their standard bearer as she took the oath of office and assumed power. It was also worth noting that they were waving the old Milintican flag dating back to the 1917 revolution, not the new flag that Matōchmizalo had instituted. Everything old was new again in Milintica. Neina Arana was not promising a brave new era. She was promising a brave return to the old Milintica, and the symbols of the country were the first sign of change.
At precisely 10:00 am Milintican time, a military band struck up the national anthem, accompanied by Huānoch schoolchildren singing the lyrics. The choir was dressed in identical red jumpsuits with red berets bearing the original Milintican flag. When the anthem was finished, Chief Justice Tlazohtlaloni stepped forward. "Ladies and gentlemen, please stand and remain standing as I administer the oath of office." He made a gesture to Arana, who stepped to the podium with a broad smile. Placing her hand on a copy of the Milintican constitution, she recited the oath of office in a firm voice. When she was done, Tlazohtlaloni nodded. "Ladies and gentlemen, the 43rd President of the Democratic Peoples' Republic of Milintica, Neina Arana." The Chief Justice shook hands with Arana and stepped back to let her approach the podium.
"Ladies and gentlemen, fellow Milinticans, thank you for being here today," Arana said. "First of all, I want to thank all Milinticans who voted in this most recent election and participated in our democratic process. Your voices were heard loud and clear in this election. And what was heard, in Milintica and around the world, is that the people of Milintica wanted a return to our original traditions and values. The people of Milintica, very clearly, rejected the false reforms, the diluting of socialist values, and the embracing of capitalist foreign powers that the previous president tried to impose upon us. When asked if they wanted to follow the lead of the former president Matōchmizalo and abandon the values of our great revolution of 1917, our people said no with a very firm voice. That is why I am here today - to restore, protect and defend that revolution and its values."
As the crowd cheered, Arana continued. "Domestically, we will return to a political and economic system in which the values of the revolution are honored. We will end the capitalist flirtations and agreements made by the previous government, and insist that anyone who trades with Milintica respect and follow similar values as our own. We will restore the primacy of workers' collectives and cooperatives, review the ownership of private property and enterprises by both Milinticans and foreigners alike, and return our economy to one where the needs of the people prevail, not the profit motive."
"Internationally, we will also return to the better Milintica that was not afraid to advocate for socialist values around the world. We will support fellow socialist governments and movements around the world, both in word and in deed. We will no longer sit passively on the sidelines - we will act, when and where it is needed, to ensure that a red wave rises. Whether that requires words or weapons, Milintica will not shrink from what must be done. We will also address the theft of our sovereign lands by Xiomera once and for all. Every inch of Milintican soil is ours, and we will reclaim it by whatever means is necessary. Also, we will reconsider any and all agreements or alliances made by the previous government. If they are not compatible with our values, or disregard our beliefs, our involvement with them must and will end. Milintica will instead form alliances and sign agreements with those that do respect our values and way of life."
"And to both those agitators within our own nation, and those from outside Milintica who would support them, I have this to say: your influence over our politics, our economy and our society is over. Milintica is a free, sovereign and socialist nation, and we will push back with every measure of our strength against your efforts to destroy the legacy of our revolution. Milintica only wishes to be a friend to the world. But we will not tolerate being pushed around any longer, nor will we tolerate any insidious efforts to undermine our system any longer. For nations that wish to deal with us respectfully, as equals, our arms are open to you. But for nations who are opposed to, or poisonous to, our way of life, you will not find entry here. Not on my watch, or that of the MCP."
As her followers cheered, Arana continued. "People of Milintica, the days of forced change and retreat from our revolutionary values are over. The day of resurrection and revival of the peoples' power is here. Together, we will make Milintica greater than ever before, and we will ensure the world never takes us for granted again. Thank you so much for electing me and for your support. Let the revolution advance ever forward, evermore!"
The ceremony concluded with a military parade in front of the podium where the officials were gathered. As the parade proceeded by, Arana gave a salute. Her eyes glinted in the sunlight.
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