Tuesday, May 2, 2017

The Next Evolution

Over the past several months I have been hard at work rebuilding the infrastructure of not only our country, but our government as well.  I have faced many challenges both domestically and diplomatically due to the attitudes and actions of the previous administration.
The truth of the matter is, rewriting the constitution from scratch has become a monumental task that requires more powers than a democracy can provide me at this time.
So with that in mind I, Jeff Renner, President of South Maudlandia, will be executing my executive powers on this 2nd of May 2017, to declar that for the immediate future, South Maudlandia will become a Democratic Monarchy.
This will not be permanent, it is just to ensure that the new South Maudlandian Government is built upon a strong foundation.
I will be serving in the capacity of King for a period no more than 5 years with the option to step down following the first elections.
Elections will still be held as scheduled but they will now be for a Prime Minister who will serve 2 year terms as well as Council members who will serve 3 year terms.
When I have confidence that the elected Government is strong enough, I will step down as King, eliminating the role, and transferring all power to the elected government.
The nation of South Maudlandia cannot be built around one man or controlled by one group.
The lack of political parties in South Maudlandia would only lead to one party rule power vacuum and with the power/weapon of full democracy, eventual dictatorship, which is whole reason the previous administration was removed from power in first place.
The only way for South Maudlandia to experience the growth needed to expand our influence in the world a bi partisan government is required.
I will be drafting a new constitution in the very near future which will remain in effect until the elections, when the citizens will be allowed to permanently ratify it.
The next few months will be pivotal in the future of our nation.
But together we will overcome any challenges that stand in our path.

Jeff Renner
King of South Maudlandia

Thursday, December 8, 2016

A New Era

Greetings my fellow South Maudlandians,
Exactly one month ago today I stood  before you and pledged to work tirelessly to right the wrongs of the previous administration.
I will be honest with you, I walked into a mess.
Our diplomatic standing in the micronational community was at an extreme low due to our part in the Pannonian War. The previous administration treated our nation as some side project to kill time.
He appointed his friends to government posts and failed to ratify any constitution or form any real governmental structure.
I've basically had to wipe the slate clean and rebuild the system from the ground up.
To signify our new beginning as a nation, I have ordered the South Maudlandia flag to be replaced with a more modern representation of our nation.

Much progress has been made this past month.
We have a seen a 27% increase in citizenship applications. Many from people whom have served in political posts for other nations, but have immigrated to help with the rebuilding process.
I am currently in the process of writing up a new temporary constitution that will be enacted very soon. It will remain in place until the 2018 elections when citizens will be given the the power to vote on what will be ratified.
On the diplomatic front, as I stated before, I have chosen to honor all of the previous administrations treaties. I have spoken with several leaders and will be proposing new treaties very soon.
With this in mind, I am proud to announce that South Maudlandia has joined the Intermicronational Alliance (IA) along with with the Kingdom of Adrina, Lipelistan, Empire of Sorority, Sree Gurusia, Kingdom of Fristehen, DeWaCo Estates, Daljam, Lorenzburg, Astres, Trislan and the Republic of Kallos.
I look forward to working with other world leaders as we move forward in this new era of micronationalism.
Liberland kicked open the door of public conscious, now it's up to us as a micronational community to carry the torch forward, right to the United Nations door.
Sincerely,
Jeff Renner
President of the
Republic of South Maudlandia

Monday, November 14, 2016

A Message From President Jeff Renner

Greetings my fellow South Maudlandians.
One week ago we witnessed what will go down as the most important moment in our nations history since it's founding, when the government of former President Matthew Phillips was deposed in a military coup.
Many felt this move came out of nowhere, but truthfully it was a long time coming.
The previous administration engaged in aggressive actions that was destructive, not only to our nation, but the entire micro national community as a whole.
His illegal annexation of "Siga" aka Liberland led directly to the biggest war in micro national history.
The cost of the "Pannonian War" is still felt in every nation that was involved on both sides.
It did nothing to help any of us in our quests for international recognition as sovergn nations.
We will never be taken seriously with all this infighting amongst micro nations. Our voices will only be heard when we scream together.
With that in mind, I call on all leaders of the micro national community to begin to work together.
To achieve international recognition we need to form a coalition of micro nations that will represent the community as a whole.
A United Nations of micro nations if you will.
A group that will negotiate with the international community on behalf of all of us. Individually we are all to weak to make any waves but together we can and will literally change the world.
This past week has been an eventful one in geo politics.
Several leaders of micro nations have reached out to me to show thier support for us.
I would especially like to thank King Aman of The Kingdom of Adrina for reaching out to me almost immediately to lend his kingdoms support.
I look forward to working together with his administration for the benefit of both nations.
Over the last weeks I have reached out to several world leaders including President-Elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump.
I have also opened dialog with Liberland and hope to establish diplomatic ties with thier nation. I have personally spoken with President Vít Jedlička and offered our support as he fights for the right to reenter his own nation.
Over the last week I have been working non stop to overhaul the government and will be making some important announcements very soon.
We will begin accepting citizenship applications online again in the next week and hope to have a more interactive web presence very soon.
For the time being you can submit your applications to southmaudlandia@gmail.com
In the coming weeks I will also be appointing new members to this administration to oversee the rewriting of our Constitution that will go into effect on January 1st 2017. Anyone wishing to be a part of the new government or who have suggestions, please contact me at the email address above.
I ask that you bear with us during this transitional period, I promise you great things are ahead.

Jeff Renner
President of South Maudlandia

Monday, November 7, 2016

To The Citizens Of South Maudlandia

Greetings my fellow South Maudlandians,
I am Jeff Renner, Commander of the South Maudlandia Revolutionary Army.
Since our founding our nation has faced many challenges stemming from a lack of leadership.
President Matthew Phillips has led our young country into several international conflicts.
He has violated the sovereignty of other nations while trying to expand his power with the Pannonian War.
Instead of working together with other micro nations to fight for eventual recognition from the United Nations he has damaged not only the reputation of South Maudlandia, but the entire Micro National community as a whole.
The citizens of South Maudlandia have become disenfranchised by not only by his actions but by his recent absence.
President Matthew Phillips has not been active or addressed the nation in almost 10 months.
The main page for South Maudlandia and it's Facebook page have been deleted.
As Commander of the South Maudlandia Revolutionary Army, I am declaring a coup due to abandonment by the acting government.
Matthew Phillips is hear by removed from his post as President of South Maudlandia.
I will be stepping in as interm President until elections can be held (no later than January 2018).
My first act as President is to rescind all territorial claims outside of the Antarctic continent.
I believe that we should focus on building our nation from within and working towards actual colonization instead of trying to expand to other continents.
As one of the few micro nations with a real claim on undisputed and uninhibited territory we are in a very good position to actually receive recognition from the United Nations in the future.
That can only happen with a strong internal structure. It will not be achieved by aggression twords other micro nations. We must work together collectively to achieve our goals at official statehood.
Unlike my predecessor, I fully acknowledge and endorse the existence of Liberland.
I recognize that Liberland is in a position to become the first micro nation to be acknowledged by the international community and is paving the way for nations such as ours to become "legitimate" in the eyes of established nations.
I look forward to establishing diplomatic relations not only with Liberland but other micro nations. Unity is the only way we will achieve independence.
I have decided to dissolve Parliament and relieve Mickale Lalardie of his duties. As this government goes not recognize the existence of the Pannonian territory anymore, there is no need for a Governor of Pannonia.
I will be honoring all treaties and alliances of the previous administration and will work twords establishing new diplomatic ties.
Over the next several weeks I will be appointing a new working bipartisan administration to oversee the drafting of a new constitution.
All citizens of South Maudlandia are encouraged to participate in the rebuilding process.
Feel free to contact this administration at SouthMaudlandia@gmail.com
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