Loudanians for Freedom and Democracy

Many people asking members of our party why we are seeking for cooperation with Russia. Why should we care if this country joins the WTO? Well, in fact this is a very important issue not only for our country, but also for the whole EU.

Russia, which has been seeking membership of the WTO since 1993, has so far concluded bilateral talks with more than 60 WTO members. However, it still needs to complete talks with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Georgia. Tbilisi earlier vetoed Russia’s entry to the world’s largest trade body. Relations between the two states have been strained since President Mikhail Saakashvili came to power in Georgia in 2004. The South Caucasus republic said that it will cease to block Russia’s WTO bid only after Moscow fulfills its 2004 commitment to close down its border checkpoints with Georgia’s breakaway regionsof Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The two breakaway republics recently appealed to Moscow for recognition of their sovereignty following Kosovo’s unilateral declaration of independence on Feb. 17.

That’s why it’s extremely important to offer our support to Russia and provide this country the opportunity to cooperate with other members of WTO and improve it’s economy.

The Parliament of Loudenia,

Believing in a need of improving better trade relationships between Republic of Loudenia and Russian Federation,

Deeply convinced in a need of saving our natural resources as a common good for next generations,

Calling to save the natural environment,

Calls for national energy safety,

Believing that better relationships decrease the opportunity of open conflict between countries,

1. Decides to create a Friendly Pipeline Company, owned in 70% by State of Loudenia and in 30% by Russian Federation

2. Establishes National Oil Reserve to preserve oil supplies for future generations.

3. Decides to create a new Friendly Pipeline between Russian Federation and Loudenia owned by Friendly Pipeline Company in association with our neighbor

4. Acknoledges that will pay 70% costs of creating that pipeline

5.  Decides to increase oil imports and gas from Russian Federation in amount of 1% per a year in 10-years term

6. Decides to increase import of coal and cupper from Russian Federation in amount of 1% per a year in 7-years term.

7. Decides to create National Natural Resources Company, which will import above mentioned resources

8. Decides to financially support NGOs with their programs of revitalization of areas destroy by irresponsible mining

9. Decides to decrease extraction of coal and cupper in our state 0,5% per a year in 14-years term

We, Parliament of Loudenia,

Affirming that Loudania supports Russia’s entrance to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and will do everything possible to help Russian Federation fulfill necessary conditions to become a part of the WTO,

Recognizing that Russia’s entrance into the WTO will be beneficial to the Loudenian economy and the entire global economy

 Recommending Russia increase the percentage of private sector in the sphere of natural resources,

Acknowledging that the WTO has the ultimate authority on how privatized a nation must be prior to its entrance into the WTO,

1. Requests the Russian Federation to privatize their oil sector industry so that it is easier to join the WTO

2.      Encourages the Russian Federation and the Republic of Georgia to use the Republic of Loudenia as a mediator to settle trade disputes between the two nations.

3.      Resolves that at the success of points One and Two the Republic of Loudenia will endorse Russia’s entrance to the WTO.

As we know preparations to the Friday’s elections are absorbing every member of LFD. Despite this fact however, the most influential activists of this party found a moment to enjoy the baseball game and spend some time with the people, that they represent. The leader himself, as well as the LFD’s candidate for the Head of Parliament met with the electorate and presented their ideas and projects of some important changes.

“We are exactly the same as people who vote for us. We have the same desires – we’re seeking for freedom, happiness and calm life in our beloved country Loudenia. That’s why we decided to get closer to the people. We’re trying to brake the wall, that previous governments and some politicians built between citizens and state leaders”, said Miss Alexandra Datii. after the game.

The presence of LFD Party members met very positive reaction of the other baseball fans. People were interested in what Miss Datii and LFD has to offer at the same time expressing their support to our party.  This kind of statements are significant, especially in the light of Friday’s elections. We’re sure that the other parliamentarians will make a good decision and choose the person that stands for actions, not only for words!

You have unique opportunity to get to know more about the members of our country. I encourage you to read this article. Our aim is to get closer to the people and convince them, that politicians ate deep inside people like anybody else…

Krzysztof Jankowski – leader of LFD

Famous lawyer and politician. He got his academic degree in Harvard University. After studies he went to Cambodia to become a missionary. He made a successful carrier as an attorney in one of the most influential law firm in London. Then he decided to become a diplomat. He gained his experience working with the most famous leader of modern world, such as Vladimir Putin, Lech Walesa and Nelson Mandela. Four year before he became active on the Loudenian political stage. He established LFD Party to spread the idea of democracy and freedom. He speaks four languages. He likes golf, sky diving and long conversations during rainy evenings. He also enjoys dancing.

Alexandra Datii – candidate for leader of parliament

She studied international relations at Stanford University in USA. After couple years of successful carrier in the government structure in Loudenia, she was promoted to be the ambassador of our country in USA. Three years ago she decided to return to her homeland and become a politician. She found a place in LFD and shortly became one of the most active members of the party. She enjoys painting and Russian poetry. Her heroes are Nelson Mandela and Anna Akhmatova.

Martyna Nelka – press secretary

A well known journalist and political scientist, specializing in foreign affairs and Loudenia’s relations with Russia. She studied at Oxford University in UK, after graduation she became a free-lanced journalist and cooperated with influential newspapers such as Time, Washington Post, New York Times, Rzeczpospolita and La Republica. She wrote couple books about politics, but not only, for instance Putvediev-who’s the real leader in Russia?, Simple life – the everyday life of the world’s leaders, Cook a bill! The political cookbook. She was also a PR specialist and worked with famous politicians, creating their images. Two years ago she joined a LFD Party. She loves books, movies and climbing. She has two dogs.

Artyom Bakulin

He’s a lawyer specializing in international law. He graduated from Wake Forest University and started cooperating with famous law firm in USA as well as in UK. He became a politician, because we felt that he should take some action and change the country. He is a patriot and he feels responsible for Loudenia. He one of the finest members of LFD, he joined the party three years ago and soon became one of the greatest activists. In personal life he enjoys photography. He had couple exhibitions in Loudenia’s National Gallery.

Pavel Slunkin

He’s economist and politician. He studied at the Harvard University. After graduation he worked in government structures and made a great carrier as the youngest Ministry of Finance in Loudenia. One year ago he joined LFD. At the moment he’s specializing in Middle East affairs. He likes all kind of sports, he is a great cooker and he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Aida Bekbosun kyzy

She’s PR specialist. She studied at Kent state University. She worked with many influential politicians, such as Al Gore, John Kerry, Lech Walesa. She made a international carrier also helping in creating the image of film stars and musicians. She wrote a book Behind the curtain – the real face of our sweethearts. She enjoys spending time with friends. She’s involved in many humanitarian actions and non-governmental organizations. She kiles helping people. That’s why she became a politician.

Now you know a lot about our party and it’s members. We are open for any questions and suggestions. We want to be closer to the people as we represent their interests. Remember, we stand for actions, not only words…

LFD Party would like to announce that today at 4 p.m. is organizing the press conference. We’re inviting press representatives to Green Hall, room 246. You’ll be presented some interesting information about our party, it’s mail goals and plans. You’ll have chance to meet our candidate for the leader of parliament, Miss Alexandra Datii!

We the people of LFD Party first of all are seeking for improvement and development in democracy in our country as well as in the neighboring states. We are especially interested in the issue of civil and political rights, freedom of speech, press, equal rights for everyone. At the same time our mail goal is to preserve national sovereignty of all countries.

There is a country that we believe can be the strong allie for Loudenia – the powerful state, rising democracy, land of many natural resources, home for great number of fine and honest citizens. We are speaking of Russia of course.

Our aim is to develop strong economic relations between Loudenia and Russia. We are ready to form active market and sign trade agreements with our neighbor. What is more, we are seeking for strengthen the cooperation between Russia and NATO. We are also willing to help Russia joining the WTO. We recognize the demographic problems in populations shared by both nations and we hope to find common solution.

Our long-term goal is to build mutual understanding between two countries and end the era of cold relations with Russia.

Above all we stand for actions, not only words!

Tips for Persuasive Speaking

Recognize that the audience is constantly processing what the speaker is saying. Nonverbal reactions are common for an audience listening to a persuasive speech–a furrowed brow, nodding head, or rolling eyes can be signals from audience members that they either like or dislike what the speaker is saying. Acknowledging these nonverbal reactions can help a speaker explain more in detail certain points.

Identify the target audience. In almost any persuasive speaking situation, there will be a subset of the audience that agrees, that disagrees, and that are undecided about the topic. Preaching to the choir–speaking to persuade those that already believe the speaker–might consolidate the audiences’ beliefs but has little benefit beyond that. Trying to persuade the segment of the audience that adamantly disagrees with the perspective voiced is generally unlikely (though not unheard of). Therefore, a speaker ought to focus on the part of the audience that is undecided on the issue. Speaking more directly to this group of undecideds allows a speaker to tailor their speech more towards their concerns.

Pre-empt common objections. Many audience members might be skeptical of the viewpoint advanced by a presenter. Consequently, an orator ought to acknowledge and respond to these objections within the speech. This approach might answer some of the questions that audience members might be asking of themselves.

Most persuasive speeches concern questions of fact, value, or policy. Issues of fact are similar to informative speeches in that they review findings. The difference is that persuasive speeches make judgments about which findings are accurate. Issues of value tackle the time-honored questions of what is good, right, or beautiful. Values can be either individually, communally, or nationally held, and are thus contentious and often clashing. Issues of policy concern what actions should be taken to resolve a particular problem. Policy questions posit a problem and a solution.

Articulate the goals of the speech. Does the speaker want the audience to sign a petition, write their legislator, boycott a product, talk to their friends, buy a certain product, or take some other tangible action? Oftentimes, the conclusion enables a speaker to make a call to action that is the culmination of a persuasive speech.