Sklounge

In reply to Rosh of Habonim Dror,

The caucuses of the Humble Trout full- heartedly support the Habonim Drorian motion for a change in leadership. More polls produce more democratic dialogue, cooperation, and discussion. Our support does come with the caveat that we expect the vast majority of these polls to purely be advisory in nature, and only binding on issues which threaten the peace and stability of the Sklounge region.

- High Procurador de San Trouto, Luca

With much fanfare and a trinity of festivities, including a Makkarnival procession through the streets of Makkaruus’s new capital, Makkapolis; a traditional three-course Feast of the Frites upon moonlit beaches; and the ceremonial mandatory 3-hour sales seminar on luxury timeshares in premium Makkaruusi travel destinations available now for low, low, prices; delegates from across Sklounge have gathered in the nearby resort town of Byelobyl on Three-Mile Cay, famous worldwide for its pristine white sands.

Against a colorful backdrop of flags, His Buhneficence, General Secretary Owymandias adresses the assembled delegates. “Most esteemed and honorable delegates we convene here today at the Sklounge Assembly on Nuclear Devices and Energy Exploitation (SANDEE) to discuss the future of Sklounge. Nuclear weapons pose for the first time the means to destroy our planet and its inhabitants. Brinkmanship and mass-proliferation will only make our mutual annihilation all the more likely. The nuclear detonations in Yum Yum Big Sandwich and stand-off between Habonim-Dror and the United Federation have made it clear that this threat needs to be addressed.

While the nuclear powers of Sklounge have tried to threaten their way into power, other brave nations such as Manifest destiny incarnate, The driving crooner, and Blade topia have already disavowed WMDs. We in Makkaruus do however recognize the need for the creation of an institution where nations may resolve matters without making use of their arsenals and submit that a security council shall be created to further the aims of sustainable peace building and non-proliferation. We call upon the nations of Agraland, Habonim dror, and The humble trout to begin disarmament immediately to show that they are fit to lead the Sklounge into an era of peace and prosperity.

Furthermore, nuclear weapons are not the only threat. Nuclear waste generated from both armaments and power generation are an egregious hazard to the environment that will last for generations to come. Makkaruus recognizes that Sklounge’s growing energy demands require that this source of power be used. The Makkaruusi people et al are proud champions of clean energy and understand that this is a necessary stop gap while transitioning from despicable fossil fuels. To this end we propose that a new Sklounge-wide Organization for Energy Resource Management (SO-FERM) be created and a secretary-general be elected.

This organization would have regulatory mandate to ensure that atomic energy is developed and managed safely while also safeguarding against enrichment to weapons grade quality through regular inspections and monitoring.

This organization would also further decarbonization efforts across Sklounge by regulating other energy resources and usage. These resources are limited and the effects of their exploitation has global impact. It is the belief of United Makkaruus that their use should thus be carried out under SO-FERM monitoring in accordance with SO-FERM and national regulations.

Makkaruus pledges a donation of .5% of its gdp to help fund this organization and encourages others to do the same to help the persons et al of Sklounge progress safely and sustainably into the future. Lastly, we believe that entities who are found to be in violation of the standards set by SO-FERM should be heavily fined under penalty of sanction by other member states and with enforcement by the security council. I now open the floor to my fellow delegates… but first check under your seats for your complimentary I ❤️ FRUM swag bags!” A techno-samba remix of a catchy M-Pop song that was popular about 5 years ago plays as he exists the stage.

To the nations of Sklounge,

The caucuses of the Humble Trout would like to reiterate that we primarily seek a change in leadership due to the absence of polls and general truancy of the Makkarusi delegate in managing Sklounge affairs. While we appreciate this sudden surge in activity on the part of Makkarus, we still maintain that polling privileges should be ceded to a party that perhaps has more leisurely time available to them to conduct such polls.
High Procurador de San Trouto, Luca

P.S. The people of the Humble Trout have no intention of disarmament. Our nuclear deterrent is our first and most effective layer of defense against hostile forces. It ensures our sovereignty.

Attention Sklounge.

We are under attack.

As your brinkmaster general, I call upon all members to take actions against the threat to save our glorious continent.