Monday, June 14, 2010

Endorsement for the Nauru Parliamentary Election

On Saturday 19 June, Juche 99, the Republic of Nauru will once again be holding parliamentary elections. These are the fourth set of elections to be held this year. Nauru has already held a Constitutional Referendum, a Presidential election (which was held by parliament), a previous set of parliamentary elections and the elections on this upcoming Saturday. In these elections, like all the other previous elections held in Nauru this year, I will be supporting David Adeang’s independent parliamentarians and his Nauru First Party. The deadlock that has strangled the tiny island nation all year, I believe is the responsibility of current president, Marcus Stephen.
Marcus Stephen called the elections two years earlier than needed, in an event to increase his influence within Nauru’s parliament. I believe that David Adeang’s positions are the best course for Nauru. David Adeang has made comments supporting Cuba’s government and has also supported recognition for the Republic of Abkhazia, two positions I thoroughly agree with. There have been rumours that Adeang has been or is planning on carrying out a coup in an attempt to overthrow Marcus Stephen. I hope these elections will resolve the crisis that has occurred on the island.
Nauru has become a desolate wasteland. British colonists left the island after depleting the island of its phosphate resources. The depletion of phosphate mines on the island has had a devastating impact on Nauru’s ecosystem. The once lush South Pacific flora that occupied the island has now disappeared due to the depletion. The majority of the nation’s populace suffers from type 2 diabetes, which is wrecking havoc on the country’s health.

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