ILF Announces Support for Governor Moreau Presidential Candidacy

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Bourynes Governor Alix Moreau has declared their intention to run in the upcoming presidential election, ending weeks of speculation.

The Intaki Liberation Front has never officially endorsed or supported any candidate seeking to be elected as President of the Gallente Federation.

It feels counter intuitive, as the predominant organisation advocating for Intaki independence from the Federation, to do so.

Indeed, when we announced our support for Chief Councillor Ivestara and the Intaki Autonomists during the Intaki Assembly elections in YC125, questions were raised as to whether our commitment to independence had faltered.

It has not.

We have considered the path before us, and understand that it is long and should not include impulsive unilateral declarations or worse, violent rebellion.

Instead, we have adopted a gradualist approach, and recognise that Governor Moreau and the Autonomist Party appear to offer something new. Something that closely aligns with our own aspirations. The Autonomists offer a route beyond the misguided transgressions of President Aguard, particularly for the people of Intaki.

We see that the Autonomist’s path travels alongside our own, and support their calls for the empowerment of local authorities, such as the Intaki Assembly. The ILF has long campaigned for greater repatriation of powers, of both the responsibility and accountability that is necessary for the Assembly to meet the needs of its people.

Of course, we wait to hear more from Governor Moreau, but with what we currently know, I am happy to confirm that their candidacy for president has the support of the Intaki Liberation Front, and Intaki Prosperity Initiative.

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After hearing more from Moreau, I’m happy to see this support. Has there been any change in the ILF and IPI positions since the interview?

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While some of Governor Moreau’s comments during their interview last week may have concerned some, I was largely reassured by a lot of what they were saying, and so no, there is no change to the ILF or IPI position.

Firstly, despite their record, and the esteem they are held in by their contemporaries in the academic, political and scientific communities, it seems clear that a Moreau presidency would not be a cult of personality.

Regardless, the interview was clearly used as a platform to illustrate the Governor’s ability to manage, process and work with huge amounts of data, an appropriate skill for someone seeking the highest office in the Federation, known to be heavy with bureaucratic process and procedure.

But it is their position on free thinking, that aspiration should not be tempered, potential limited or progress stymied, whether scientifically or politically, that holds our attention.

Specific to Intaki politics, they have said,

Determination of authority in a free society must begin with the needs of the individual and flow up from there, not the other way around. When Aguard invaded Intaki, she disregarded the desires of a great multitude in favor of military conveniences.

This follows previous comments regarding whether they would support the demilitarisation of Intaki.

That is for the people of Intaki to decide, no one else.

Of course, as advocates for independence from the Federation, we depart a little from the Autonomists core position, but the direction of travel remains extremely positive.

We have no doubt the Autonomists would immediately begin lobbying for policy changes following a Moreau victory, seeking to improve the powers of local Assemblies, implementing the individual up social model referenced in their interview. It is my expectation that the Autonomists would have the support of the ILF, IPI and other prominent pro-independence groups when that happens.

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Sadly, I can’t say I’m surprised by this endorsement.

An organization whose primary focus is separation from the Federation endorsing the candidate with the most divisive policies really shouldn’t surprise anyone.

Thankfully your little interest group remains a minority voice among your otherwise brilliant and wise people.

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On the contrary.

We are part of a much larger movement. One that is in the ascendancy.

The majority (52.1%) of votes in the YC125 Intaki Assembly elections were for parties that stood on a platform of either greater autonomy or outright independence from the Federation.

And a little under three years later, the Autonomists have a candidate with a very good chance of winning the Presidential election.

In his interview, Senator Tenzin said,

Balancing the value of local autonomy with Federal protection has always been a delicate act.

If Aguard’s missteps had been an anomaly, a departure from the norm, then the arguments by the “little interest group” you seek to dismiss as a minority wouldn’t resonate with so many.

But the Aguard administration wasn’t an aberration. It was simply the latest in a chain that has consistently upset that balance Senator Tenzin spoke about.

What disappointed me about the Senator is that he appeared to shy away from solutions, instead conceding,

What has already happened cannot be easily undone.

And Roden, who seems to want to double down on Aguard’s failures, claimed in her feature,

That security benefits the people of Intaki as much, if not more than anyone else… I will do whatever it takes to protect them,

It seems clear that a Tenzin or Roden presidency would simply be more of the same, and that’s not good enough.

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Definitely a larger movement than I originally thought, I can admit that.

The Senator made a valid point, it can’t be easily undone because there’s a history of problems with the Intaki Assembly when it comes to balancing autonomy with protection. I would agree that Aguard’s actions were a gross overreach.

It’ll be interesting to see how discussions shape up in the coming days. I’d prefer to see that Intaki Assembly and the Federation-at-large find a way to reconcile their differences in a way that satisfies both sides.

A complete severance is bad for everyone. I’d be interested in having a conversation with you about it. Maybe you can correct my misunderstandings.

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I’d argue that a complete severance would be the ending of something that began ages ago

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Good evening Intaki!

What a weekend it has been!

After Alix Moreau was elected President on Friday, there have been celebrations across Intaki.

Those we’ve spoken to haven’t only been celebrating one of Intaki’s own having won the election. Some are simply happy that Soraya Roden lost!

We sought out Suresha Bataav of the Intaki Liberation Front, who had been one of the first to publically announce his support for Alix Moreau, for his reaction.

This is what he had to say.

Naturally I’m pleased with the result, and I commend everyone who worked tirelessly to support the Moreau campaign.

However, we should not simply be satisfied at President-elect Moreau winning. Instead we should only be satisfied with what they do with the victory.

I welcome their initial comments regarding the rights of every citizen, every planet, and every district to embrace its chosen destiny, but I, the Intaki Liberation Front and the people of Intaki wait to hear more.

I have no doubt that meaningful policy will follow the necessary soundbites of election night.

We were sure that our readers and listeners would also be interested to hear Suresha Bataav’s opinions on the other candidates, so asked for him to share his thoughts.

I’m sure you’ve heard the reactions of many regarding Soraya Roden, and I agree that it is good news for Intaki, Viriette and beyond that she was unsuccessful in her bid.

The Federation does not need a return to the policies of a Roden presidency, even if it would have been with a different member of that dynasty at the helm.

When it comes to Senator Tenzin, despite my early criticism, I have some sympathy for him and his campaign.

I don’t believe he deserved third place, and throughout his campaign and during his speech at his rally on Aclan VI, his unfaltering commitment to the people, and his humility in defeat were impressive.

He spoke eloquently about community, and it is my firm belief that his position is highly compatible with Moreau’s views on a free society, with policy being driven by the people upwards to those in power, not the other way around.

I have seen others state they believe Moreau should find a place for him in her government, and I agree completely.

We wait to see what a Moreau presidency has in store.

Will we see pro-Autonomist policies come to the fore? Or will scientific endeavour be the priority?

Only time will tell!

I’ve been Orlilot en Marland, and this is Assembly Required!