The People's States of America
Sacramento, PSA Capital Building
Ronald Carver, the current Prime Minister of the PSA, sighed heavily. He had quickly grown to dislike these meetings with the current President of the PSA. The President of the PSA was a mostly ceremonial role, but good luck convincing Joanna Crowe on that. A woman of great ambition, she had got to one of the highest positions in the country. Unfortunately, like many of the recent presidents in the last twelve years, she seemed to gain her political and public support by being a celebrity on the political stage. Intelligent though he was sure she was, she had sailed into office with her rhetoric and charisma rather than any substantial foreign relations experience.
On top of that came the ideological issues the two had. Carver was from the old People's Freedom Party (PFP) who ran on platforms of social liberty and equality. Long had the PFP been staunch rivals of the NAULP (New American Union of Labor Party) who were much more focused on economic programs than the PFP was. Crowe was neither PFP or NAULP. To Carver's immense annoyance the PFP had been forced to form a coalition to take the government in the last election. Crowe was a representative of the relatively new World's Voice Party (WVP's). The WVP was a party that favored expanding the PSA's particular brand of unity and freedom to other parts of the world- using rhetoric, economic sanctions, and even (whispered) military force and assassination to take out oppressive regimes.
As he continued to watch her talk, he ran a hand through his blond hair. What was worse was she actually believed in the rhetoric that she represented.
"Now President Crowe" he began, before she cut him off... again.
"Please" She smiled, a look that could cause a lesser man to swoon "Call me Joanna"
Carver nodded, she had told him that many times and she insisted on calling him Ron to his vague annoyance, but better look like the affair was mutual rather than one sided- no reason to give her any more ammunition for her political steamroller.
"Fine, Joanna, I just think that personally sending a message to each of the worlds political entities is something that is for others. Your job is to be a visual figurehead, not a pencil pusher. We have ambassadors for this sort of thing."
"Well it is my belief Ron that the leaders of the world will appreciate my personal approach to diplomacy, and it might make them more open to our foreign policy goals"
"That's the thing Pre-" he coughed to hide the mistake "Joanna. We can't try to badger or coerce world leaders into a message of peace and equality around the world. They just won't stand for it"
"I think they'll find it more honest coming from a person than from an automated document writer or one of the staff"
Carver took a breath... then let it out. Joanna wouldn't let this go, and why should she? She had rarely been wrong in her political career. Tall, with a deep mocha skin color, long black hair pulled back in a simple braid that fell down her back, and her earnest chocolate brown eyes he just didn't have the heart to tell her no.
"Fine"
"Now Ron I know that I-" She almost took a double-take "What?"
"I said fine. If you want to take the time out of your schedule to send a message to many of the major political entities in the world be my guest" he held up a warning finger "Do not screw this up"
She smirked and gave a little head nod "Of course'
Gaul Republic
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Our dear friends,
As you surely know, our long term alliance is soon to run out. We formally invite your government and regional ambassador to a ceremony we will be holding to renew the alliance publicly. We would be honored for your attendance.
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
Station 9
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Damon Hypereux,
The People's States of America are beginning to look both abroad and above for reliable trading partners. The long success of the Hypereux corporations is well known here on Earth and we would like to offer you a trade deal of some nature.
Waiting for your reply,
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
Commonwealth of Australia
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President Oliver,
Due to our physical closeness and the long history that the former United States once had with Australia I believe it is time that we renewed bonds of trade and fellowship.
Would you be interested in that?
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
Soviet Directorate
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Hello Comrades!
We in the PSA have long respected the Directorate for the unfailing belief and utilization of communism. While it is true that we are much closer to a socialism than anything else, I believe it may be in our best interests to discuss economic and social agreements that can help the commen man and worker to continue to have a place in a world filled with capitalism and a everyman for themselves policy.
Eagerly awaiting your reply,
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
The New Roman Empire
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Greetings from the People's States of America!
Would your nation be interested in trade and perhaps a discussion on social policy for the people of your great nation?
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
African Cradle
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Prime Minister Zulu,
The PSA would like to offer our aid and trade in the continuing advancement of your nation. We have watched your struggle with banding together the separate political groups in your nation together and are awed by your people's strength.
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
American Hegemony
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CEO Rockwell,
We would like to offer your nation both friendship and the possibility of trade with the PSA. I personally would also like to discuss the possible mistreatment of those lowest members of your society. Is there perhaps a chance that you would allow a team from the PSA to examine exactly how many of your citizens are living in poverty and exactly how many of your lower classes are dying every day from rampant pollution?
We would love to help our fellow countrymen.
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
UPWA- Project Earth
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Leaders of the UPWA,
Your past is full of pain and strife, but it appears that you have overcome then past and are moving full into the future. Your focus on education and care for your citizens is something that the People's States of America can not only support but admire.
We would like to offer both our trade and our friendship for the future to you.
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
Southern Federation
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Hello,
There is much that the nations of the world can learn from the way your country has entered this new era. While isolationism was never our cup of tea, your happy populace and peaceful nature makes you something to strive for.
Would you be interested in our trade?
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
Varunas
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Hello,
The PSA has been home to a strong sub-current of transhuman movement for several decades. We have watched your organization grow and we were interested in trade of both information and goods.
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
Technorapture
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CEO David Morgan,
We have seen your success over the decades and were interested in opening lines of trade, both material and knowledge in nature. Would you be interested in such an agreement?
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
Kalmar League
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League Members,
The People's States of America are interested in bringing trade and friendship to the people of the Kalmar League. Do you believe any such arrangement can be made?
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
TELEPATH
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Would the researchers of TELEPATH be interested int having trade of both goods and scientific cooperation?
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
The Carthaginian Empire
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Emperor Hannibal Himilco,
Despite your nations bloody path, the thrones compassion for its people has rarely been doubted. We would like to extend the possibility for trade and friendship to your great nation.
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
Cuban Theocracy
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Miguel Fernández,
Our nations share many similarities, and we wish to offer both trade and friendship to your nation.
We wish for your good health,
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
Britain
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Leaders of Britain,
We of the PSA have long wished to open up trade with your great nation. Would you accept opening your borders so our tradeships can once again dock at British ports?
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
Amurian Technocracy
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Hello,
The People's States of America are interested in bringing trade and scientific cooperation to our two peoples. Would you be interested?
President Joanna Crowe, PSA
Turks
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President Terzei,
While we may disagree on some of the more... basic points of governance we of the PSA must admit that your leniency when it comes to free speech and the press to be admirable.
We would like to extend an offer of trade, and perhaps down the road we can discuss ways for your people to gain expanded freedom in your society if they wish it.
Respectfully,
President Joanna Crowe, PSA