The Snapdragon – The Official News Outlet of Anthea
Major Events (Week of Jan. 16, 2021)
Major events in Anthea since last week’s issue include the name change, and the ratification of the constitution.
Presidential Candidate
To see what Presidential candidate Shawna Schnorr (also interim President) plans to improve the nation is, we interviewed her about how she planned to improve the nation.
When we asked about how she planned to use the power, “…to prioritize projects and missions to be undertaken, to further the values and goals of the nation.” (article II, section III of the constitution) she said,“We definitely want people’s input on the priorities as well.”
When asked about her choice to run for president as opposed to other offices with more power, she replied that she wasn’t running for power and that, “I am expecting that I will write a plan of action as well, and I’m hoping to fill in the gaps where we might need help.” Truly a selfless leader!
Emperor Norton Day is Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, January 8, is Emperor Norton Day, a holiday celebrated by fellow micronation, Molossia. In honor of its anticipated friendship, and good fun, Emperor Norton Day is also a national holiday of the nation known currently as “New Roanoke”. All citizens and non-citizens are encouraged to celebrate with cookie dough, or in the manner of their choice. Let us know how you partied, as we build our national traditions.
Plot to Overthrow the Government Discovered
Tonight, a coup of our democracy was averted! You may be thinking that we’re talking about our nearby neighbor, the United States, and the recent invasion of the Capitol building, but in fact we are talking about the nascent government of the nation known currently as “New Roanoke”. The interim President Schnorr and interim Secretary of State Hunt were having dinner with their family. The topic of the Constitution and upcoming ratification discussion was on the agenda. It had been noticed that one member of the dinner party had recently stopped his vociferous complaints about the new country, and had been requesting the consideration of changes to the Constitution, “because I want to run for office” – engagement that was antithetical to previously-held statements. Suspicions had been raised earlier, bringing citizens to high alert.
At the dinner, the potential candidate, who to date has chosen not to become a citizen, was desiring to run for Secretary of State, and mentioned one of the duties was managing citizenship. It immediately became apparent to the officers present that the plan of this operative was to become a citizen, and become elected to Secretary of State. At this point, it would be within his purview to revoke the citizenship of all citizens, which, in his view, would effectively destroy the country. When confronted, he admitted to the plan, adding that to enact his scheme, he was inciting other members of his Minecraft realm to also apply for citizenship and support his election to Secretary of State. This influx of voters would overwhelm the votes of invested citizens, paving the path to the dissolution of the government.
This discovery will lead to further refinements and enumerations within the proposed Constitution, to prevent further manipulation by bad actors, a consideration that had previously been tabled in the interest of lightweight governing documents.
Please be looking for draft documents and meeting information regarding the discussion and ratification of the proposed Cons.