Edward "Eddie" Moore

Official Portrait, 6 AF

## Edward Moore

**Edward "Eddie" Moore** (born July 21, 60 BF) is a Lakkosian physician, politician, and businessman who has been the 10th governor of Courtyard since 5 AF. He has also served as a member of Parliament since 5 AF. A moderate member of the Lakkos First party, he previously served in the Courtyard District legislature. Moore graduated Leviathan University in 38 BF. Moore would run a successful clinical practice prior to becoming involved with politics.

Moore was elected Governor of Courtyard in 5 AF under the Lakkos First party. As governor, Moore expanded upon the policies of previous governor David Smith, although pursued a moderate stance regarding anti-unionism and an aggressive stance against religious apartheid.

During his governorship, Moore would come under criticism for supporting the Transition to Greater Labour Act in Oldtown, stating "We've ought to have such a proposal in Courtyard." He would also come under intense criticism due to accusations of insider trading with GrossCorp, although such accusations have not reached litigation.

## Early Life

Moore was born on July 21, 60 BF, the son of Will Thomas and Alfred Moore, a local preacher. Moore's parents divorced in 52 BF when he was a boy.

Moore has said he struggled during his childhood due to dyslexia and a limp. He would attend Leviathan University in 38 BF and graduate with a major in *Anatomy and Physiology* and a minor in political science. He would also become a heavy smoker around this time.

## Career

Moore would open a clinical practice in 30 BF, running the business until 10 BF when he passed it to his son, Will Moore. The business would sue for bankruptcy in 1 BF after having to pay its employees a reasonable wage under a consular statute.

In 5 AF, grief stricken with the collapse of his business, Moore would run in the gubernatorial election of 5 AF following the establishment of the Republic, looking to put his skills in political science to good use. He was elected with a large majority in Courtyard's Parliament.

## Political Positions

### Religion

Moore stated in 5 AF he was "adamantly opposed to religious apartheid" and that the policies of his predecessor David Smith were "downright tyrannical and amoral". Moore has stated that although he believes in a secular government, he also believes that government has ought to be ruled and determined by traditional PIT values.

### Unions

Moore has stated that he believes in the right of workers to organize, although also points out the rampant corruption of union bosses. He has been a supporter of Shrubianomics, although a relatively skeptical one.

### Transition to Greater Labour Act

Moore controversially voiced his support to Shrub's deal with UWA leader Francis Martello in passing the Transition to Greater Labour Act. Many members of Lakkos First adamantly opposed the act and condemned Shrub as being a "sellout" and "traitor". Moore deemed the act "unequivocally good" and further called for an equivalent act for Courtyard.

### Monarchy / Consulship

Moore has previously been in favour of the Consulship, although in recent years has distanced himself from the issue. He has stated that he believes in "full-fledged democracy" and considers Shrub's decision to make the monarchy hereditary a "big mistake." Moore has called for the monarchy to return to its elected form as it was prior to the establishment of the Republic, with a term of 8 years.

### Foreign Policy

Moore has nominally supported the "Shrub Doctrine", although undertook many actions as governor to limit conscription and the effects of various pro-war legislation, most notably during the Dual Islands War.

### Economics

Moore has championed private business, enterprise, and industrialization. Moore has vaguely supported Shrubianomics, working to strengthen aspects of its policies and alleviate the tax burdens of businesses such as Shrimp Shack. Moore is currently working with lobbyists and parliament members of Courtyard to propose legislation providing for the privatization of federal land.