Something about human nature I have noted over the years is if there is a loophole, it will be exploited. Now, not every person out there morally desires to corrupt a legal system but there are enough minds alive that would have a field day with the ambiguity of our choice of words when developing our nation. That is not to say the original writers of the constitutions didn't do an excellent job. We still have to be ever-vigilant of linguistic marauders, though. We must be prepared to hold our good intentions true to the very letter.

If it can be exploited, someone will take advantage of it. I do not want to see this happen by any means, thus why I have been campaigning with such emphasis on the mattet. We might not all agree sometimes, but that is exactly why we need to remain focused on protecting the designed meaning behind what is written in our constitution, our laws, and our rights and freedoms. We are all equal. Let not the villanous, the intolerant and malicious, corrupt our good words and uniting intentions.

Neophyte - (n.)

[nee-uh-fahyt]

1: a beginner or novice.

2: a person newly converted to a belief, as a heathen, heretic, or nonbeliever; proselyte.

Example:

"Wallin did not seem to be a neophyte in the ways of narcotics peddling."

Kaizen - (n.)

[kahy-zen]

1: a business philosophy or system that is based on making positive changes on a regular basis, as to improve productivity.

2: an approach to one’s personal or social life that focuses on continuous improvement.

Example:

"The Toyota Production System is known for Kaizen, that is explicitly built upon learning-by-doing effects."

Zugzwang - (n.)

[tsook-tsvahng]

1: (Chess) a situation in which a player is limited to moves that cost pieces or have a damaging positional effect.

Example:

"After a while one would realise that this position looks like a mutual zugzwang."

O-o - (n.)

[oh-oh]

1: a honeyeater (bird) found in Hawaii, now probably extinct, which had a thin curved bill and climbed about on tree trunks.

Example:

"When the mamo became rare the natives began to substitute the light yellow feathers growing under the wings of the o-o."

As a candidate for the Ministry of Information and Communications, the cause for clear and open actions of both potential and official govenrment persons resonates soundly with many people on Earth and Asgardia. I believe in being open about what we are doing as a country to our citizens, as well as those on the outside of our nation. We are not perfect, but hiding our operations only causes the stereotypes of suspicion and conspiracy to grow. There are some agreeably positive articles about Asgardia out there, but we are often not given the proper chance to communicate what Asgardia means to outside media, thus negative assumptions have been made.

As such, I plan, whether elected into government or not, to express my actions for advocacy of our nation cleary. Meaning, I believe our citizens deserve to know a person's side of their story alongside or before outside media has the time to declare it. I believe that proper communications between government and citizen lies in clarity of action, this includes activities with outside media.

As many of you are aware, I have announced my involvement in interviews with the curious media outside our nation's control. I will continue to update our people of the progress and discussions as promised. I encourage all Asgardians: citizen, candidate, official, MP, to actively express their activities both in and outside Asgardia for a transparent nation free of secrets and suspicion. We are all in this together. Let us prove it.

As mentioned earlier today, I had an interview scheduled for this evening with WNYC's RadioLab on Asgardia as a nation and how we are developing our government and civil structure. Now, the article will not be released until November, but it is a positive opening for Asgardia to make its mark in outside media.

I spoke with their journalist, Latif Nasser, over Skype in an unrecorded discussion about our nation and what it means to be a new country with a new government built from the ground up. We talked about how the elections and by-elections processes provided some insights on how interesting and difficult it can be at times to create a parliament for the first time. We also talked about the exciting future of government elections for the Ministries, the upcoming Inauguration of the new Head of Nation, and the celebration of Unity Day coming up on the 18th of June. There was a good discussion of our goals in space exploration and colonization, and what Asgardia stands for.

One of the topics that really caught my attention were the fears Asgardian citizens may have about a new nation and/or government. With the news of MPs being banned forever from campaigning in the future, it was inquired if there were fears of power.

I want to hear from you out there on the subject.

What do Asgardians fear about our nation?

How can we work with the government, or end those fears?

What do non-citizens think of new countries like Asgardia?

Leave a comment below to share your thoughts.

Aureate - (n.)

[awr-ee-eyt]

1: golden or gilded.

2: brilliant; splendid.

3: characterized by an ornate style of writing or speaking.

Example:

"And just across the area the sun was already beginning to wash all the roofs with its aureate light."

To those who listen to Radiolab from WNYC, you will be happy to hear about Asgardia in the near future. It has taken some time to prepare, but I wanted you all informed of this upcoming broadcast. They have asked to interview me and I will be doing so with the best light I can offer our new nation (not that there is much not in the light). I'll be sure to mention our inauguration of our new Head of Nation coming up, as well as our completed parliamentary elections. Hope to have more news for you soon.

Venom - (n.)

[ven-uh m]

1: the poisonous fluid that some animals, as certain snakes and spiders, secrete and introduce into the bodies of their victims by biting, stinging, etc.

2: something resembling or suggesting poison in its effect; spite; malice.

Example:

"Time and time again we watch them freely addressing public rallies, spewing hate and venom without any action being taken."

Progeny - (n.)

[proj-uh-nee]

1: a descendant or offspring, as a child, plant, or animal.

2: such descendants or offspring collectively.

3: something that originates or results from something else; outcome; issue.

Example:

"Genetic traits can be passed on from parent to progeny."