Karakas returns to international news (or, Mr. President is bored)

[DarkCloud]

Iguana Fire's Emperor Komnenus IV announces his intent to decree his support of Shanodin, stating that "free nations and free enterprise must reign freely in their own lands." and that "expansionism has no place in modern society" even if it is done in the interests of "preserving peace"

[GeneralTacticus]

*BUMP*

[Mr. President]

The results of the referendum are in: almost a dead heat. Last news had 42.7% for annexation and 43.1% for independence, with 95% of votes counted. Turnout is estimated at 77% of eligible voters.

Several pro-Karakasian organizations in Shanodin have pleaded with their larger neighbor not to push for annexation as they fear the reprisals of the Sandline's supporters. Reluctantly, Karakas is preparing to abandon its plans for integration.

[GeneralTacticus]

How can a referendum be deemed representative when one out of every four people have not voted? The results can ahrdly be accepted until those who have not voted have their say as well.