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| Johannes_Oswaldt | Date: Saturday, 23 Jan 2010, 10:20 AM | Message # 1 |
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| Men, women, and creatures of the New Republic Senate, I am Johannes Oswaldt, the Governor of Eriadu. That is, the Imperial Governor of Eriadu. How is it, you wonder, that a man who proudly wears an Imperial uniform is now standing in this chamber, seeking to join you? I wish it were not so—until recently, I refused to recognize your right to rule just as the Rebel Alliance ignored the Empire's right to rule. All of that changed, however, with the Pellaeon/Gavrisom Treaty. The treaty required a referendum on Eriadu, last year, on whether to remain with the Empire or, rather, to join the New Republic. We never would have considered such a thing, in the past, but unfortunately the planet's large number of aliens were allowed to vote for the first time and stole Eriadu away from the Empire. But Senators, the Imperial government on Eriadu will not "give up" or "go away" just because the planet has decided to join the Republic. I might not be elected again, but there are still months left in my term and, in the meantime, with my authority as Governor I have appointed myself Senator. I will not decieve you, Senators—I don't like this body. I love the Empire but, moreover, I love Eriadu. That is why I am here; if my world is to become a member of the New Republic, I feel it is my duty to do whatever I can to preserve its culture, its politics, and its prestige as the maxima cum laude of the Outer Rim. I do not expect that you will respect me (indeed, I will not respect most of you), but I do expect that you will respect Eriadu.
Johannes Oswaldt
Senator and Governor of Eriadu
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| Artemis_Vanden | Date: Monday, 25 Jan 2010, 1:39 AM | Message # 2 |
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| What are your views with respect to the New Order, Mr. Oswaldt? Am I to assume from your comments—you said it's "unfortunate" that nonhuman species are permitted to vote—that you subscribe to Human High Culture which, as I understand it, is a prevalent view on Eriadu? If so, how do you intend to reconcile this prejudice with the fact that many diverse species are present in this chamber and would, if you are allowed in, be your equals? Also, there's something that intrigues me about the Eriadu situation. You seem willing to attribute Eriadu's vote to join the New Republic solely to nonhuman species, but as I understand it, those species constitute only 14% of your population. Surely, then, there must be broad support on Eriadu, among humans as well, in favor of the Republic? Under the circumstances, why should your government represent your people here when, clearly, that government is a relic that no longer speaks for popular opinion? If you will, please explain, also, your opinions of recent bills considered in the Senate, such as the species sensitivity bill, the ban on lightsabers, droid interests and protections, and so on. How would you have voted on these measures? Finally, what is your opinion of the Bastion Accords? You have spoken unflatteringly of the treaty, but would you have it repealed? If not, why not? If so, would you have it repealed it in the interest of the Republic or in the interest of the Remnant?
Artemis Vanden
Representative of the Naboo
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| Johannes_Oswaldt | Date: Monday, 25 Jan 2010, 1:48 AM | Message # 3 |
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| I will answer to Governor Oswaldt, not Mr. Oswaldt.
Johannes Oswaldt
Senator and Governor of Eriadu
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| Artemis_Vanden | Date: Monday, 25 Jan 2010, 1:51 AM | Message # 4 |
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| Governor Oswaldt, will you answer the questions now, please?
Artemis Vanden
Representative of the Naboo
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| Johannes_Oswaldt | Date: Monday, 25 Jan 2010, 10:34 AM | Message # 5 |
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| The New Order was necessary for its time. The Republic was faced with a secessionist foe that challenged its authority, and the notion of a "galactic government" is a hollow one if its authority is not respected. Extraordinary measures were necessary to combat the Separatists and, later, the Rebel Alliance—not to mention the Jedi, who attempted a bloody coup against the elected Chancellor of the Republic. I believe the power of government must be respected, and a "galactic government" must, indeed, have a great deal of power. This is the single greatest weakness of the Republic, Old and New. My views of the lesser species are my own, and I don't believe I need explain them to you. Suffice to say, it is unfortunate that aliens are permitted to vote; I do not believe that most of them have the capacity to make rational choices. They vote based on bestial passions, not reason. How I reconcile this belief with the large number of aliens in this chamber is, again, my business. With respect to the referendum on Eriadu, 38% of humans voted to join the New Republic, and thus it was discovered that there are, in fact, two species of Eriaduan Rat. Regardless, I am the most recently elected Governor of Eriadu and, like it or not, I shall remain such until my term expires in the coming months. I'm sure you have, by now, surmised my opinion of the "species sensitivity" bill. We should be as "sensitive" to aliens as we are to all animals—no more, no less. With respect to droids, they are property. I would have voted against both of these measures. The ban on lightsabers is a fine idea, and I would have voted in support of it. It was correct when Emperor Palpatine did it, and it is correct now. The Jedi are dangerous and the New Republic, like the Old, associates with them at its own peril. The Pellaeon/Gavrisom Treaty is what it is, Senator Vanden. Whether I like it is not germane; I will not undertake to repeal it, because I am obliged to respect the decision of Admiral Pellaeon and President Gavrisom. Eriaduans—and Imperials, generally—respect the law, and the treaty is the law.
Johannes Oswaldt
Senator and Governor of Eriadu
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| Artemis_Vanden | Date: Monday, 25 Jan 2010, 10:46 AM | Message # 6 |
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| The broader question remains, whose interests will you be serving in this chamber? The Republic's interests or the Remnant's interests? You say that you "proudly" wear the Imperial uniform; is there not a conflict of interest here?
Artemis Vanden
Representative of the Naboo
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| Johannes_Oswaldt | Date: Monday, 25 Jan 2010, 10:49 AM | Message # 7 |
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| I represent Eriadu's interests.
Johannes Oswaldt
Senator and Governor of Eriadu
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| Senator_Cambrist | Date: Monday, 25 Jan 2010, 5:34 PM | Message # 8 |
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| I like this fellow.
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| Ponc_Gavrisom | Date: Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010, 8:43 AM | Message # 9 |
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| I would cautiously offer Mr Oswaldt welcome to the Senate, and hope he is able to represent his world in its interests with wisdom and forethought for the duration of his tenure.
Ponc Gavrisom
Chief of State
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