Ushering in Orenian Optimism

[Piov 2643]

A depiction of the Josephite Rally in Reza, 1764.

 

Ushering in Orenian Optimism

10th of Horen’s Calling, 1765

 

 

“For the dignity of all”

 

My fellow citizens,

The impending election gives us all a chance to reflect on the issues and the vision that we all seek to realize. The commitment to your welfare through the compassion and charity of public policy is tantamount to our cause. The ability for all citizens to enjoy their inalienable liberties remains as the core of our belief. Honoring the social contract, making the government a forum of integrity that promotes the dignity of each citizen. As you come to vote in this election, let me take this moment to discuss the future that we Josephites seek to build for you. 

 

First, let me share a brief word on our movement. I have opted to style ourselves as the Josephite Union because of my belief that we are a movement united in a cause to negotiate for the dignified policy on behalf of the Orenian people. For those who still have yet to decide, let me explain what dignified policy is all about. It is in the interests of our members that we pursue a social vision that includes every individual that calls Oren their home. We believe that a vision for the future requires optimism.

All across this Empire, we have enjoyed the fruits of our labor. The unprecedented peace usher in by the Basrid Ministry, sorely earned by the unyielding sacrifice of our great soldiers, is surely an opportunity that we must seize. What has resulted from this? The Josephite inspiration has seen that Oren has enjoyed great growth in our realm. The outcrop of new businesses, big and small alike, all partake in the success of our times. We have seized on the cultural and intellectual awakening with the establishment of new royal academies, museums, libraries, and a generation of scholars poised to advance our minds into a new age. We have attracted a diverse workforce, regardless of socio-political station or race, to fill the intellectual and labor gaps. We have seen an influx of doctors and artists, merchants from all lands enjoying a place to share their wares to a new consumer class. We need not look far to see the fruits of Josephite liberty, enlightenment, and modernity. 

 

Some have accused me of propagating a hidden agenda to erode the spiritual value of our civilization. As I have said on numerous occasions, both in the written word and in spoken form, that in no way does the Josephite movement seek to disrupt the authority and value of the Canonist Church. If anything, Josephinism has demonstrated how unique and exceptional we are, recognizing the free will from God to achieve the freedom and destiny of a determined people. The constitution rests in the integrity of the Crown, whose authority transcends all human respect with divine dominion. As such, we are all cooperators in the manifestation of a just, charitable, and united destiny.

To some, the idea of “modernity”is a derogatory, or even nasty term. Those skeptical of modernity view it as a digression from the elements of humanity that have made us unique and exceptional.  I do not contest that our traditional elements have had an indelible character to our greatness, but why stop there? Why be afraid? If anything, this moment has shown us that we MUST share our unique and exceptional civilization with the rest of the world. We are called to harmonize our identity, placing it in the larger context of the times. 

 

Finally, let me leave a final reflection before you are tasked with the sacred civic duty of casting your ballot. Think about whether or not the right for a people to determine their future was remotely possible. Think about the successes and even the struggles you face. Who is best to address these concerns? In the last fifty years, the Josephite ideology has sought a way out of strife and to forge a place that works for all. From the fight at Upper Rodenburg to the fiery debate in Varoche Hall, we have been the champions of your future. Ask yourself: Are you better off than you were a year or five years ago? We have taken the novel talent of this generation and have generated ideas and realities that were not possible nor even conceived at the beginning of this century. This is the vision of an optimistic Oren. Vote with your conscience. Vote for your future. Vote for yourselves. 

 

For the dignity of all,

Sir Terrence May GCM
Chairman of the Josephite Union

 

[DISCOLIQUID 2702]

Grouch reads this note, but it takes him a while. When he finishes, he smiles. “I’m pretty optimistic!” 

“Still though, I can’t help but wonder if people should step away from these elections and just do their own thing with each other. It’s the Oren we all make, after all.”

Grouch reads this note, but it takes him a while. When he finishes, he smiles. “I’m pretty optimistic!” 

“Still though, I can’t help but wonder if people should step away from these elections and just do their own thing with each other. It’s the Oren we all make, after all.”