Senator Double A, Consul Secura;

I stand before you today as a friend and colleague. The popular opinion polls suggest that there is a great movement among the plebes to overthrow this government, either by vote or by force. Never before in our history have the masses been in such an uproar over the dirty politics and outright murder here in the Senate.

We are at a crossroad. Down one path, lies secession, civil war, anarchy, and the possible destruction of our mighty Republic. On the other path, lies stability, compromise, shared power, peace, and prosperity. I believe that through trade and defense, we can make this Republic stronger than ever before. The Merchant class has expanded to an enormous size, and with that economic boom, the lower class will be able to gain jobs, and there will be enough profits left over that even modest taxes will bring bread and circuses to all the plebes. All that must be done now, is for the Military to do what it does best; defend our borders, and maintain that prosperity.

I propose a sharing of power, from this day forward. The Mercantile faction will look to maintaining the economy, collecting the taxes, and worrying about civic responsibilities. The Military faction will be well-funded, and will focus on the defense of our Republic, and maintain public order. I propose that Consul Secura be honored with a second term, and continue to command our armies in the field. I would like to serve as Quaestor, and oversee the finances of the Republic. I nominate Senator Slashandburn to serve as Aedile and suggest he would make an excellent Consul very soon. I suggest Senator Double A would make an excellent Praetor as well as Censor. Though this power-sharing deal, I believe we can maintain the might of Rome and keep the peace.

Let us end this struggle for power, and usher in a new era of prosperity. I am introducing legislation now that will finalize all these details, please look it over and send it back to us for corrections. I hope to pass this into law this season.


Stand with me today, as I have stood beside you. Let us show the masses what saner, cleaner politics can do for our society.

FOR ROME!!!