A Declaration of Intent from the Great and Powerful Balthazar

As the Supreme Ruler of the Intergalactic Empire of Balthazar, I hereby declare the following manifesto:

• Article 1: The right to be ridiculously wealthy shall not be taken away, but also not be used to purchase anything less than the finest, most extravagant, and most expensive of everything.
• Article 2: All citizens shall be required to address me as "Your Greatness" at all times.
• Article 3: The national pastime shall be Extreme Ironing, and all citizens shall be expected to participate in at least one Extreme Ironing session per week.
• Article 4: The national anthem shall be "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor, and all citizens shall be required to sing it at least once per day.

Signed, Balthazar, Supreme Ruler and Lord of the Manor.

Read the Committee's Response to Balthazar's Manifesto See the List of Loyal Citizens