Nyland Elections, Vintyr 1584

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Name: Martin Solberg
Party: New Conservative Movement (NKR)

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Show ContentImmigration:

Assemb. Solberg advocates for the ending of all refugee programs supported by Nyland's government. He takes the same stance as his party in being both anti-immigrant and anti-refugee. Despite this, Assemb. Solberg believes that rounding up refugees and illegal migrants is operationally impossible, and morally wrong and as such supports programs to offer current non-citizen residents expedited citizenship.

Show ContentMilitary:

Assemb. Solberg believes that protecting the life and liberty of Nyland's citizens means having a military that is second to none. He opposes any cuts to the current military budget and advocates for the further expansion of Nyland's armed forces. Assemb. Solberg believes that the Department of Defense's non-discretionary budget should be expanded from the current $263 Billion to $550 Billion, and the discretionary budget to upwards of $3 Trillion. Assemb. Solberg wants to add an additional 200,000 troops to Nyland's military as the first step in bolstering our defensive capabilities. Assemb. Solberg also advocates for the modernization of Nyland's outdated naval fleet and air force. Assemb. Solberg affirms that a stronger military means a stronger Nyland and a more peaceful world.

Show ContentForeign Policy:

Assemb. Solberg supports situational interventionism, recognizing the fact that some international situations require a strong hand to fix, a hand that only Nyland can provide.Assemb. Solberg affirms that support of the military-industrial complex is paramount as a supplier of jobs, and a method of maintaining Nyland as a strong and independent nation. He advocates supporting burgeoning democracies world-wide. Assemb. Solberg recognizes that nations like Carpathia and Akitsu pose dire threats to democracy and the world.

Show ContentEconomics:

Assemb. Solberg endorses the New Conservative Movement's ideals of free markets and capitalism, favoring supply-side economics, hailing it as the only method of maintaining Nylander socio-economic, innovative, and technological superiority. Assemb. Solberg supports broad tax cuts for corporations and small businesses, and incentives to keep manufacturing at home. He also supports tariffs on internationally produced goods being imported to Nyland by Nylander companies. He also stresses that while free markets do provide material goods in an efficient way, they lack the moral guidance human beings need to fulfill their needs.

Show ContentWelfare:

Assemb. Solberg takes the party line on welfare, encouraging the people of Nyland to support private institutions that provide for their fellow, down-on-their-luck citizens. He believes that welfare should be a step up, rather than a way of life. As such he supports legislation that provides for the unemployed, so long as they actively search for jobs. Assemb. Solberg opposes single-payer health care. Assemb. Solberg advocates setting up programs to assist charities, orphanages, and homeless shelters.

Show ContentAbortion:

Assemb. Solberg is staunchly pro-life, with the exception of cases that involve special circumstances. These circumstances in which he thinks abortion should be an option include situations like incest, rape, and cases where the mother's life is threatened.

Show ContentMental Health:

Assemb. Solberg supports the expansion of Nyland's Mental Health facilities and support networks. He believes that to end what many are calling a mental health epidemic the state must proffer much-needed support to Nyland's mentally ill citizens. Assemb. Solberg believes that it is time to end the stigma against the mentally ill and recognize that they are normal people facing unfortunate problems. Assemb. Solberg advocates for the dedication of $200 Billion in additional spending to support mental welfare programs.

Political/Campaign History: Martin Solberg was elected to his first public office at a young age, for a politician. He was elected to his hometown City Council at the age of 29 and served as a Councilman for two more terms. After his tenure as a Councilman, he decided to run for his district's representative. It was here that he first tasted defeat in his political career when he was brutally defeated by the popular incumbent candidate. Martin took a break from politics for two years, after which he returned victoriously, securing a place in the legislature as an Independent politician. He would hold the seat successfully for three more terms and eventually join as a member of the New Conservative Movement. Now, at 43 he has been put forward as the NKR candidate for President.