Pragmatists Insurgency

Location
  League of Pragmatists* Pragmatist Liberation Front

Mayen Business Association
* Prime Minister
* Ministry of Defence

**Militias and trade unions**
* People's Defense Council
* Federation of Democratic Workers
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The **Pragmatists Insurgency** was an unsuccessful insurgency by the League of Pragmatists and its armed wing, the Pragmatist Liberation Front , against the government and the left trade unions.

## Background

On 30 January 2022, Generic founded the League of Pragmatists (LoP), a party of supporters of the ideas of Ayn Rand

On 3 February 2022, Generic was arrested and jasonpaigone became interim League of Pragmatists leader. On 10 February 2022, Kineckt becomes the leader of the LoP.

On 13 February 2022, former Prime Minister of Mayensland fluffycow was assassinated. On the same day, the League of Pragmatists founded the Pragmatist Liberation Front (PLF) in order to protect its leaders from potential assassination attempts. Synergy was appointed Grand Commander of the PLF. 1The Pragmatic Voice newspaper was launched on 16 February.

On 17 February 2022, Kinekt resigns as leader of the LoP, and jasonpaigone becomes the new leader. Pragmatic Voice claims its supporters were arrested in the FAZ province.

On the same day, at 11:24 PM PLF leader Nabbit announces the start of an armed campaign led by exiled leader Generic; calls on citizens to join the uprising. At 11:30 PM on February 17, the leaders of the opposition National Union Party and The Democrats condemn the call for armed violence. Mayensland Communist Party calls to resist PLF and its goals (11:32 PM). At 11:30-11:40, the Prime Minister nominee/Minister of the Interior Flatscreengamer announces that a mutiny won’t be tolerated. Around the same time, the Emergency Powers Act was submitted.

## Insurgency

### 18 February 2022

On February 18, the Pragmatist Uprising officially begins. President Toad and Ministry of Defense condemn insurrection, say there will be swift response. President calls for calm.

At 3:07 AM PLF appeals to the police and army to join the PLF uprising. At 3:55 AM, LoP confirmed it will be disbanding its electoral wing.

At 5:19 AM, the National Revival (NUP militia) announces support for government, offers armed support. 7:47 AM Federation of Democratic Workers hold emergency conference to determine next steps; calls on FDW members in occupied territory to conceal all FDW markings. FDW announces cooperation with People's Defense Council (MCP militia) to fight against the PLF; protest marches against the PLF planned in Bemouxy and Mayen City to protect “civilians and unionised business”; march to be protected by the PDC, if violence erupts; FDW members in San Aginén/Sunny Coast to provide support to PDC (8:02 AM).

At 8 AM, the Social Democratic Union and the Green-Left Movement condemn the rebellion. SDU chairman Cholod condemns PLF, his business Khimki Cooperative gives 250,000 MF donation to People's Defense Council (8:50 AM).

At 9:05 AM, the PDC announces its measures:

* Neighborhood watches

* Hotline to assist those in danger

* Organise self defense classes

* Support armed forces in counter-insurgency work.

At 9:49, NUP calls for calm; denounces those who call PLF fascist.

At 11:22 AM, Democrats condemn allegations of working with League of Pragmatists. Governor of Petani (EtherealCommie) announces formation of volunteer self-defense brigades in conjunction with the PDC

At 12:17 AM, PLF announces they will hold an “armed counter-march” against the Federation of Democratic Workers.

At 1:03 PM, Prime Minister-elect Flatscreengamer addresses the nation: promises “swift response”, plan to create a riot police and give emergency powers to the government presented before parliament.

At 2:05 PM, PDC sets up a patrol outside of Mayen City in preparation for a PLF assault; call on all citizens to report to PDC headuarters.

At 5:02 PM, PLF claim that they have met “massive support” for their counter march; calls on citizens of Mayen City to rise up.

At 5:40 PM, PDC in Mayen City placed on highest alert and expanded patrols outside Mayen City.

At 10 PM LoP headquarters raided in Mayen City; police deployed in the entrances to Sunny Coast.

At 10:30 PM, the Emergency Powers Act Debate is held in the National Assembly. Opposition present amendments to soften bill- call it dictatorial. At the same time, Mayen Business Association announces boycott of the government; PLF praises them

### 19 February 2022

At 10:30 AM, the Ministry of Infrastructure begins checks on all vehicles entering and leaving Sunny Coast province.

At 11:06 AM, Prime Minister Flatscreengamer addresses the nation- links established between organised crime and PLF; PLF in control of parts of Sunny Coast. President Toad addresses the nation; announces partial mobilization of the armed forces, MAF deployment in Sunny Coast.

At 12:30 AM, PM Flatscreen calls on all militias to go home. Minister of Defense announces deployment of motorised units and MCTAIF to protect public buildings in Sunny Coast. At 4:50 PM, People's Defense Council order all volunteers to go home but remain on high alert.

At 5 PM, President Toad announces situation of emergency in Sunny Coast. He announces three hour curfew in Sunny Coast.

At 11 PM there was a bomb threat from the PLF. PDC deploys volunteers, but evacuates them after government order.

### 20-23 February 2022

The one-mile area around the National Assembly building was cordoned off for one day.

On February 22, charges were filed against Kinekt. The following charges are: Treason, Terrorism, Sedition and Conspiracy against the state. Kinect was detained until the official ruling is announced to keep the public safe.

By the 23d of February, the PLF in the Sunny Coast had been defeated.