By Phoenix House Correspondent Argyle Levinns
After 3 days of anxious waiting, the President has finally appeared before the press today, revealing his decision to keep the military on the defensive. Lyons told reporters at Pheonix Housethat he had ordered the military to limit their functions to a defensive capacity only while the government had time to carefully contemplate all avenues of action.
“I have ordered the Commander of the Hindopian Forces, General Walsingham, to refrain from any action other than a defensive position while me and my government exhaust all other possible plans of action regarding this serious event.”
When queried about the DEFCON level, Lyons responded:
“Yes, the military still resides at DEFCON 3. No changes have been made to that condition yet.”
The President stressed that further intelligence was needed before any action could be taken against Borucistan. He also confirmed that he was meeting with the High Council later today to discuss their position in the crisis.
The National Party is attacking the governments decision to remain in what it says as the “position of cowards, hiding behind their shields”. The chairman of the National Party Stephanie Kells says that President Lyons is too afraid of making any strong decision for fear of a backlash from both sides of the debate, making him a “pitiful” leader.
“What we need in a crisis like this is a leader willing to make the right decisions to ensure the continued existence of his country and his people. We, unfortunately, have President Lyons.”
The Society for the Peaceful Resolution of Conflict, an internationaly established anti-war group, warily congratulates Lyons on his decision. Speaking as leader of the SPRC’s Hindopian office Matthew Daniels said that the decision was a welcome one but that the group was wary about the governments next move.
“We have seen it time and time again. A government will ‘stand down’ while it tries to figure the whole situation out only to come back listening to the people who care nothing for the innocent lives that are lost in conflict.”
It seems everyone will have to wait while President Lyons visits the High Council later today, and many are hoping for an answer as soon as possible.
