NEW WESTERN ATLANTIC - In the first interview since he became a senator again, Liberal Democrat The Thin White Duke spoke to RBC about The Senate, the Activists and The Monarchy.
Interviewer: The United States of the Greater Canadian Republic (USGCR) USGCR: You have recently begun your term as a senator for the Liberal Democratic Party. How does it feel to be back in the Senate? The Thin White Duke: It's quite nice. I have previously been Senator under the Activist party, but evantually left the party. I've always enjoyed the Legislative process of our region. USGCR: So, now that you are a liberal democrat, what is your opinion of the co-chancellorship deal your party reached with the Constructivists, and the constitutionally challenge which was posed to the court against it? The Thin White Duke: I don't have a problem with it. I support Josephtan and his efforts to make the Lib Dems more equally represented. The constitutionality it is up to individual interpretation, and while the constitution doesn't strictly 2 Chancellors are allowed, I've yet to see any valid argument against a cochancellorship using the Constitution. I believe most of the naysayers about the Cochancellorship were jealous they didn't get into the majority coalition. USGCR: Speaking of the chancellorship, could we see you contending for the post in the near future? The Thin White Duke: It's not a possibility I won't rule out, however I have a different course of action in mind. USGCR: I wouldn't expect you to elaborate on that, but do so if you wish. The Thin White Duke: I'll be more descriptive when the right time presents itself. USGCR: Fair enough. In the past, you have been highly critical of Chancellor Calponia for having "no backbone". What do you think he could have done differently last term? The Thin White Duke: I definitely think he should pushed unconstitutional Legislation to the bottom of the docket or eradicated it all together. I feel like he didn't say no enough and didn't listen to his party mates and peers with unconstitutional Legislation. Let it be known, however, I think Calponia is a wonderful person and asset to the region, but his performance was lack luster in my opinion. USGCR: Since you asked for a tough question, here you go: another member of the region you - as you said, a former Activist - have been critical of is Activist Chairman Riost, criticising his leadership compared to former chairman Hevern. What do you think he is doing wrong, or could do to improve the Activists' fortune? The Thin White Duke: That is a tough question, and a complicated situation. One quality I definitely think Riost can take from Hevern is the ability to realize the spirit of the party. Many former big name Activists, myself included, immediately felt alienated because the spirit of the Party had disappeared. We felt like the image we had worked to create had been torn down. I don't believe the current Activist party has much in common with Hevern's Activists aside from the name. USGCR: Has this image built by Hevern been torn down solely because of his departure or due to other factor(s)? The Thin White Duke: A bit of both. Hevern's personality was an influencing factor, but it's unfair to judge solely off of that because Riost and Hevern are different people. The elephant in the room is definitely the party symbology. The flower had been a trademark of the Activist party for years, and it was a symbol of Social Democracy. The flower gave our ambition for equality and Justice for all a symbol, an image. I think Riost fails to see the importance of an image other than it's aesthetic value. While sure, a dragon looks cool it doesn't hold the identity of the party and who it represented. If you change an iconic logo after so long, of course the serious members are going to be upset. USGCR: Final question: if you were given the chance, would you return to the Monarchy? The Thin White Duke: I wouldn't say at the moment because I'm pursuing a political career, but perhaps in the distant future I might. It was a position I enjoyed, and ultimately sacrificed for the good of the region. There are many misconceptions around the New Ex Patria situation, which is unfortunate because I sacrificed my nation and monarchy position to end those misconceptions USGCR: Very interesting indeed. Thank you very much, The Thin White Duke, for the interview. The Thin White Duke: Thank you for allowing me to.
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