This time, I'm for real. I am taking the max 60 day break so I don't lose any of my technology or my place on the map. Life has got me in its clutches right now, but I'll be back. With that said, I officially resign as VP and begin my leave. This is needed for me. I will return.

Well what would be more prudent is to recruit the new guys to the forum, and suspend any current obligations on forum until membership rises on-site.

Albert Dawning, his head down, and his steps slow, but purposeful, took to the stand in front of him. Placing his hands on the podium, and putting down his paper, he looked around at Congress before him. It would've been nice, he thought, to look at them from a better view. One where he wasn't going to have to let them all down. But he put on a smile, and cleared his throat.

"Good Evening, ladies and gentlemen. On February 2nd, 2016, at 21:30 hours, I was brought here to give you the State of the Union. And I must say, it has not been good. I take credit, yes. Because it was partly my lack of ability, and my lack of action that kept us here. But," he said, "That is no more! We have gained some, and we have lost many. As of February 2nd, we are numbered only 15 states, and 38 territories. 15 states! 15! And that is not even to say of the activity in congress. Recruitment has ground to a halt, and we are dying. Slowly, yes, as the territories fade one by one, but we are dying none the less. A slow, painful death. I cannot let that happen.

"Gentlemen, ladies, we are taking a new turn. In less than two weeks, I aim to pass a new bill, one that protects us from traitors and secession. One that binds us, and secures us. I wish to open trade, I wish to calm the wars raging, and I wish to gain more people. Yes. I will begin a new, grand campaign to bring more and more fresh recruits to our midst! A vast one!

"My fellow Confederates... we were dying once. But no more. We have taken a vast turn. Already, help has been brought to us. We shall rise again. And we shall do so in more grandeur than ever before. My men, and women, I bring you a new Era."

1 - I instantly replied when offered the cabinet position

2 - This was my first complaint

3 - When I knew that I wouldn't have the time to write a speech on a specific date, I would just write it 1 or 2 days earlier and then simply upload it on that date.
You could have at least postponed the speech. Any sign of life would have been ok.

4 - I have nothing against you personally, but your Presidency hasn't gotten anything done in more than half of the term, so don't get all sensitive when someone points that out.

Well no offical cabinet has been released either.

The people of West Phoenicia tire of always speaking out.  The President has until Sunday or we will call a vote of no confidence.