Open Letter: Dear Irish
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by Dishmcds
Dear Ireland,
This is Dishmcds, a two time Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I do not know many of you, but am pretty good friends with Collins, (formerly) Vyse, Final Destiny, and a few others.
By now, you've seen the "invasion" of the Isle from the United Kingdom. By now, you've seen the "prank" or "readiness test", whichever you want to call it, and by now, you've read about the "impeachment of Nith" in your media.
But I have an honest question and some honest responses for you.
Before I get too far, I wrote an article here explaining the situation to the United Kingdom, and I hope you enjoy it. It's pretty calm and collected, and explains some of the benefits.
In the History of Ireland, once the collapse and combination of the Northern Alliance into ATLANTIS, Ireland has chosen to remain neutral. This means that, outside of the Training War you've had with the US, you've had no wars to deal with. This also means you've grown a bit stagnant in terms of growth (I believe you grew pretty well one or two months, but otherwise not much), and most of your population moves elsewhere to fight more often.
In the UK, we're experiencing a similar situation after the collapse of ATLANTIS. We do not want to join an alliance (we're all disagreeing on the benefits of each), yet we want the opportunity for constant war and training, as we want to stimulate growth in the Military and Economy, which is required in Erepublik.
Whether we like it or not, we must fight at some point, and in my opinion this is the best way for both countries.
Let's look at it from a realistic point of view for a moment.
-You cannot test your organisation or abilities in Real Wartime situations without drills.
-You're weapons and gift markets are entirely dependant on war.
-Population counts are much easier to recruit with in times of war, as not only new citizens but people from all over the World travel to fight.
Please, I'm asking you to consider those benefits. We can both continue to train, we can withstand the "Alliance" mentality until we're both ready, and we can continue relations.
I do not understand why people feel the need to look a gift horse, especially one with good intentions and results, in the mouth.
Sincerely,
Dishmcds
Five Term Erepublik President/Prime Minister
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pertamaxx
It's clear the intentions were good in this. Testing your actual war readiness in a way simply stating it was a training war wouldn't.
It was quite cunning really. Impeaching nith wouldn't be right he had good intentions.
Much respect to the leadership of both nations. This was brilliant,brilliant leadership.
The war is a good idea but the implementation is all wrog - the UK as the stong party will win any battles.
Ireland should have invaded the north - with no real prospect of taking it, everyone would win and there is no risk of anyone losing a province and the downsides that that brings.
Great idea but very poor choice of location. You'd have people flocking to Ireland from all over the world to join in a northern invasion (but would not succeed). It would add loads of workers to the economy too.
well wat happens when the UK captures the region : p
The UK President will retreat before the battle is concluded.
This is exactly why Congress has a private forum. We were led to believe that this was an emminent threat and we pulled in our international allies for help. Now we all look like idiots and many have spent unnecessary gold. If Nith is impeached you may not ever see that 150 gold again by the way.
If you look like an idiot than you haven't followed IDF orders. The gold will returned, with any possible outcome. I'm resent the fact that you try and make me look like a thief.
Nith now has 11 votes in his favour, he is mathematically safe from impeachment (66% majority needed). I do believe however that, by carrying out this stunt in the way that he did, Nith has made his position untenable. It is parsimonious to suggest that citizens should not have spent gold on weapons for this war, even if they followed Nith's orders to the letter by not using them all in the first battle. Dáil Éireann should have been informed.
Fair point Dryden, any decision would need the approval of cabinet. Otherwise it looks like a dictatorial decision to engage in a war without informing people it was in fact a training excercise.
It'll all come out in the wash no doubth. I'm just delighted I could fight again today, peace is boring.
@Nith: I didn't say you were a thief, I said that this contract was between the UK and you. Since it was not put to Congress some could argue that Ireland is not bound to it. Therefore, if you were impeached we didn't have to give the Gold back.
it was mostly cool.
Dish is back in the UK? Hey, hey, the gang's all here.
dropkick murphys rule, flogging molly is better though
fascinating. I may have to return from my foreign mercenarial duties earlier than expected in the rainy islands I once called are ready to rumble to start working together.
Good idea chaps. But it would have been better if the Irish started it instead.
Or maybe they will next time hehe 😉
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You'll love it in Ireland Harlot
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Dish is done saving Mexico, and now he's back to save the UK?
That's wonderful!
Did he mention that he's doing everything he can to break the UK/US alliance and bring the UK into PEACE?
If you think dealing with ill-mannered Americans is unpleasant, wait till you're taking orders from Indonesia and Hungary.
The standard disclaimers apply, to save Dish the strain of replying to me. 1) I'm an idiot/noob 2) I should listen to Dish's PROTIPS, which include, among others: 3) shutting the hell up, because if I disagree with him, I am wrong, and have no right to my own opinion.
Regards,
Your American cousin,
JBB
>Did he mention that he's doing everything he can to break the UK/US alliance and bring the UK into PEACE?
The US does that just fine on it's own. Did JBB mention I hold no official title or opinion in Government?
Oops. Did I just ruin your surprise?
Every chance you get, you throw up your resume as former UK Prime Minister, as if you were some elder statesman with no agenda. You're claiming government status, then disclaiming it when you get nailed down.
I am glad to see you (almost) admit that you are a PEACE operative.
C'mon. It's not so hard.
I'll say who I am. I'm an American who works in Spain. Yes, I have my agenda. I've never held political office, but I would like to see the US, UK, Canada, Spain, and Ireland allied.
Am I wrong to say that you hope for the opposite?
Can't you just come out and say, "hello, I'm Dishmcds" (hello, Dishmcds!) "And I'm an advocate trying to bring the UK, Ireland, and every other country I can into PEACE."
If your cause is just, why run from it? Why side-step? If bringing the UK and/or Ireland into PEACE is something to be proud of, why not put that right up front?
Why be ashamed of your beliefs?
I feel sorry for you, my friend.
I'm not always right, but at least I don't deny my beliefs.
If you're proud of what you're doing, I hope you'll find the strength and courage to clearly state what you believe in, even if it's not popular in the UK, Ireland, or anywhere else.
JBB
>>bring the UK into PEACE?
You mean the guy telling us to go neutral? g0t^f4ct5?
Well performed.
I, as an Irish, very much appreciate the grander design of the scheme...bothering to look past the confines of my own bank account, really. *Applauds
JBB, since the above post is our MoFA, who's setting you about straight, I think my work here is done. Don't you?
i remeber reading somewhere that you wernt all that happy with the eUK being introduced into a new alliance with the USA