Bartholomew Jarthy

Bartholomew Jarthy is an Evancyan political figure, known for his fervent anti-Communism and his leadership of the Imperial Committee on Un-Evancyan Activities.

## Political Career

In the opening days of the Outward Liberal Coalition, Bartholomew Jarthy was elected Mayor of Cheston. By skilfully keeping quiet on the 'race issue' and promising to revolutionise Cheston and turn it into "a city for the little man" he was able to weave through the cities diverse political groups and appeal to them all on different issues. He won the mayorship in a landslide against the incumbent, Percival Bobberly. Upon his arrival to the Mayor's desk though he realised the dire state of the cities funding. Planetary politics was getting in the way of proper urban funding and Cheston was really feeling the squeeze, so to get out of the financial hole they were in Jarthy got involved in Planetary politics - making friends, and allies in key positions that he needed to gain extra funding. His tactics worked, and soon Cheston found itself the target of special funds for 'urban renewal' that Jarthy used to massively improve infrastructure, expand schools and Cheston University making it the centre of education it is today. City based welfare schemes to help the poorest provided a much needed boost to the local economy and Cheston grew into a model city. Jarthy has also always been fiercely anti-Communist. This was in large part how he gained such key allies in the Capitol, his rampant anti-Communism and patriotism. Eventually he worked his way up through the Capitol elite, becoming friends with Peers and members of the Royal Family even, until one day Emperor Talbuth II appointed him as the new chairman of the Imperial Committee on Un-Evancyan Activities in 534. From this position, Jarthy kicked off an anti-Communist crusade that has been called the 'Second Red Scare' or even 'Jarthyism'. During this time Jarthy attacked the Social Liberal wing of the FMLP relentlessly, dividing the Outward Liberal Coalition deeply. Meniboff Parker is even quoted saying "That man's gonna destroy my government."

Jarthy is still the head of the now ineffective and muzzled ICUEA, but his legacy is still felt. Jarthyism spread into everyday life in Evancya, affecting hiring opportunities, dividing friends and family and in many cases destroying peoples lives.

Jarthy targeted the so-called 'Communist cabals' in Evancyan culture - the arts and humanities were hit hard.

Here are some quotes from Jarthy's time on the ICUEA:

J: "Have you ever, at any point, been a proponent of Socialist ideology?"

A: "Never at any point have I sympathised with the cause of Communism."

J: "It was discovered that you owned multiple texts that we on this committee deem to be Communistic. Could you explain this?"

A: "Who are you to say what is or isn't Communist literature?"

J: "I have spent my whole life fighting two great evils - poverty and Communism."

Some quotes made about Jarthy by undisclosed sources:

"He's a fascist - plain and simple."

"His claims are completely unfounded and ridiculous, someone needs to shut him up."

"Never in my life have I met a man I agreed with more."

"Damnit I like the man and I agree with his methods - but I don't wanna talk about him anymore tonight."