The Presidency of Joshua Romero (1997-Present): A Strongman’s Reign
From Street Enforcer to Supreme Ruler
1997: The Rise of a Warlord President
Romero’s rise to power was swift and brutal, following the sudden collapse of the Tyler regime.
- Born in 1979 in West Carolina, the son of a poor coal-mining family.
- His father’s suicide in 1991 forced him into the streets, where he was taken under the wing of Eldridge Elwood, a notorious gunrunner and militia leader.
- Made a name for himself in organized crime, using violence and intimidation to rise through the ranks.
- By the 1990s, he controlled vast militia networks, profiting from the chaos left in the wake of slavery’s abolition and the economic collapse of the Union.
- In 1997, Anthony Tyler died suddenly, sparking a constitutional crisis and snap election.
- Romero entered the race as an outsider but quickly dominated, using Elwood’s militias to eliminate rivals.
- By the time the election concluded, only three candidates remained, and two were political non-entities.
- With 96% of the vote, Romero seized power, immediately consolidating control over the government.
1997-Present: The Rule of Strength & Fear
Since taking power, Romero has ruled through absolute control, brutality, and corruption.
- Eliminated all political opposition, ensuring no rival could challenge his dominance.
- Turned the Union into a mafia state, where government, military, and criminal enterprises are one and the same.
- Expanded the black-market economy, enriching himself through arms dealing, human trafficking, and smuggling.
- Created a hyper-masculine cult of personality, portraying himself as a warrior-king and peak physical specimen.
- Rigged every election, maintaining “overwhelming” public support through intimidation and fraud.
Philosophy of Power & Governance
Romero sees himself as the ultimate expression of strength and leadership.
- Mocks historical Union leaders, especially Thomas Jefferson, whom he claims he could defeat in a fistfight.
- Reveres William Shakespeare, stating that his plays taught him everything he needed to know about power.
- Believes absolute authority is necessary, stating: “Never, never, never, ever give up even the slightest bit of power. If you give an inch, you’re sunk.”
Future Aspirations
Romero claims to be focused on economic reform and improving life for citizens, but in reality:
- He controls all media, education, and public institutions, ensuring total loyalty.
- He surrounds himself with a military-police state, enforcing compliance through fear.
- He eliminates dissent before it can take root, maintaining his iron grip over the nation.
Legacy of Joshua Romero (1997-Present)
- The longest-ruling President since the fall of democracy in 1850.
- Turned the Union into a lawless, corrupt dictatorship.
- Maintains power through a combination of brute force, patronage, and fear.
- A living symbol of the Union’s transformation into a totalitarian mafia state.
Romero’s Union is widely regarded as one of the most corrupt, violent, and oppressive regimes in the modern world. His rule is defined by ruthlessness, opportunism, and a relentless drive to maintain his personal dominance over the state.