Presidental Update 8/24/09
Day 643, 08:17
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by Emerick
America,
We have a few items to cover today: I opened a battle, new treaty on the table, issues with Flying Unicorn, and America's economic health.
I just attacked Alabama
Why? Because we're having a serious outhouse shortage. This is no laughing matter. Florida sucks. Between the crocodiles, Hispanic rappers, and http://www.erepublik.com/en/citizen/profile/209521>Justinious McWalburgson III asking to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas every day, I'm sick of it. And Maine? Don't even get me started on the New Englanders.
But seriously, we have the initiative in both open wars with our bordering belligerents, so why not? It'll give us training, get wellness up, and be fun. I was planning to attack Georgia, but when Military Vizier Harlot suggested Alabama, I decided to take his advice. So let's reclaim our outhouses once and for all.
Some people might think that this might conflict with the recent announcements from Indonesia, Portugal, Russia, and Hungary about their willingness to sign the new peace treaty, but it doesn't. We don't have a cease-fire agreement. The new treaty is in congress right now, and they're discussing it.
The treaty is basically the same as the last one, with one major difference- Russia wants New Jersey. Here's an outline of it:
-California and Hawaii to Indonesia, Alaska to Hungary, and New Jersey to Russia. The fine for re-acquiring these regions is 5000g
-All other regions will be purchased from their current holder at the following rate: 300g for high raw material regions, and 200g for all others
-We have 4 months to pay all fees and fines
-We will sign peace with France, Portugal, Indonesia, Russia, and Hungary
-We will have a four month non-aggression pact with those same countries
Flying Unicorn Woes
The Flying Unicorn is tired, folks. On the day that New Jersey fell, its inbox was flooded with over one thousands requests. We just don't have the money to send everyone two moving tickets. That would cost hundreds of gold. To anyone still trapped behind enemy lines: I'm sorry, but we can't afford to send you all tickets. If you're stuck in Russia or any other enemy territory, I suggest that you just get a job for 3 days, buy moving tickets, and get out. That brings me to another suggestion for our citizens:
Moving out of the US
As a lot of you probably know, wages are down, but prices on most products haven't changed, except, of course, moving tickets. The sad fact is that we just don't have enough companies to take everyone and pay them desirable wages. So it would probably be best for a lot of our citizens to move to more economically stable countries. Greece is very open to our refugees right now, and I strongly suggest that land workers move there to work in their plentiful iron mines. Manufacturing workers may also want to move there, but any of our allied countries would be happy to take you.
A lot of people are considering opening iron companies. Here's a quick tip on how to transport your raw materials from you to any buyer anywhere in the world- set your products for sale on the market and buy them with your org. Then you can donate the RM to any company anywhere in the world without an export license. It's a trick that a lot of big companies use, that you smaller business owners might want to try out. The trick, though, is finding a buyer.
Help finding your refuge country
First, and most importantly, your refuge country needs to have an Alliance with us. To find out, check the http://www.erepublik.com/en/country/military/USA>Military Page by hovering over Info and selecting Military Stats. Scroll down past our many wars to see our Alliance list. Choose one of those countries. Many people have voiced that they wanted to move to Australia. While Australia is a great country that also happens to speak English, we do not have an MPP(Mutual Protection Pact or Alliance) with them.
Second, if you're a land worker, then I highly suggest you choose Greece for reasons stated above. If you've chosen another career path, you could go to Canada, Romania, Sweden, Poland, Croatia, Spain. Basically anywhere that is involved in MPPs. Our Canadian brethren are just now getting back on their feet, and I'm sure they could use the extra workers.
I've heard that Sweden, Romania, and Greece are paying construction workers quite well, so if you've gone down that path, I'll suggest there.
To move, buy a moving ticket from the marketplace. If you're moving from America to an ally, you only need one. If you're moving from an enemy to an ally, you'll need two, since you'll have to bounce off of a neutral state like Peru, Australia, or Japan.
Times are tough, America, and with hard times comes ingenuity. We'll have to be clever if we want to make it through these hardships. We'll have to work together if we want to create a better future. We'll have to help our newcomers as they step into the greatest test of American fortitude. And most importantly, we'll need our outhouses.
And http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDdlHmzIdn8>Cotton Eye Joe
We have a few items to cover today: I opened a battle, new treaty on the table, issues with Flying Unicorn, and America's economic health.
I just attacked Alabama
Why? Because we're having a serious outhouse shortage. This is no laughing matter. Florida sucks. Between the crocodiles, Hispanic rappers, and http://www.erepublik.com/en/citizen/profile/209521>Justinious McWalburgson III asking to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas every day, I'm sick of it. And Maine? Don't even get me started on the New Englanders.
But seriously, we have the initiative in both open wars with our bordering belligerents, so why not? It'll give us training, get wellness up, and be fun. I was planning to attack Georgia, but when Military Vizier Harlot suggested Alabama, I decided to take his advice. So let's reclaim our outhouses once and for all.
Some people might think that this might conflict with the recent announcements from Indonesia, Portugal, Russia, and Hungary about their willingness to sign the new peace treaty, but it doesn't. We don't have a cease-fire agreement. The new treaty is in congress right now, and they're discussing it.
The treaty is basically the same as the last one, with one major difference- Russia wants New Jersey. Here's an outline of it:
-California and Hawaii to Indonesia, Alaska to Hungary, and New Jersey to Russia. The fine for re-acquiring these regions is 5000g
-All other regions will be purchased from their current holder at the following rate: 300g for high raw material regions, and 200g for all others
-We have 4 months to pay all fees and fines
-We will sign peace with France, Portugal, Indonesia, Russia, and Hungary
-We will have a four month non-aggression pact with those same countries
Flying Unicorn Woes
The Flying Unicorn is tired, folks. On the day that New Jersey fell, its inbox was flooded with over one thousands requests. We just don't have the money to send everyone two moving tickets. That would cost hundreds of gold. To anyone still trapped behind enemy lines: I'm sorry, but we can't afford to send you all tickets. If you're stuck in Russia or any other enemy territory, I suggest that you just get a job for 3 days, buy moving tickets, and get out. That brings me to another suggestion for our citizens:
Moving out of the US
As a lot of you probably know, wages are down, but prices on most products haven't changed, except, of course, moving tickets. The sad fact is that we just don't have enough companies to take everyone and pay them desirable wages. So it would probably be best for a lot of our citizens to move to more economically stable countries. Greece is very open to our refugees right now, and I strongly suggest that land workers move there to work in their plentiful iron mines. Manufacturing workers may also want to move there, but any of our allied countries would be happy to take you.
A lot of people are considering opening iron companies. Here's a quick tip on how to transport your raw materials from you to any buyer anywhere in the world- set your products for sale on the market and buy them with your org. Then you can donate the RM to any company anywhere in the world without an export license. It's a trick that a lot of big companies use, that you smaller business owners might want to try out. The trick, though, is finding a buyer.
Help finding your refuge country
First, and most importantly, your refuge country needs to have an Alliance with us. To find out, check the http://www.erepublik.com/en/country/military/USA>Military Page by hovering over Info and selecting Military Stats. Scroll down past our many wars to see our Alliance list. Choose one of those countries. Many people have voiced that they wanted to move to Australia. While Australia is a great country that also happens to speak English, we do not have an MPP(Mutual Protection Pact or Alliance) with them.
Second, if you're a land worker, then I highly suggest you choose Greece for reasons stated above. If you've chosen another career path, you could go to Canada, Romania, Sweden, Poland, Croatia, Spain. Basically anywhere that is involved in MPPs. Our Canadian brethren are just now getting back on their feet, and I'm sure they could use the extra workers.
I've heard that Sweden, Romania, and Greece are paying construction workers quite well, so if you've gone down that path, I'll suggest there.
To move, buy a moving ticket from the marketplace. If you're moving from America to an ally, you only need one. If you're moving from an enemy to an ally, you'll need two, since you'll have to bounce off of a neutral state like Peru, Australia, or Japan.
Times are tough, America, and with hard times comes ingenuity. We'll have to be clever if we want to make it through these hardships. We'll have to work together if we want to create a better future. We'll have to help our newcomers as they step into the greatest test of American fortitude. And most importantly, we'll need our outhouses.
And http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDdlHmzIdn8>Cotton Eye Joe
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^ JERK!
Good article. And yes, I read it.
Great article Mr. President
For the outhouses! Sadly I may be going back to Japan on Thursday but until then I'm here for America and will visit from time to time once I can get my citizenship over there 🙂
Fake.
Oh hai dere, gl
lol you have only 2 states left. Fight till end! If they will take all regions just start all over like Spain.
Will we still be able to fight for our allies?
I would prefer another KIND of contract, but I will not oppose to this one. May peace reign between us, finally.
@Surf: Yes. I answer so sure because I know that this is the case.
"Greece is very open to our refugees right now, and I strongly suggest that land workers move there to work in their plentiful oil fields"- Greece got Oil?
LOL, why would Russians need New Jersey, it's worthless region?
LOL, why would Russians need New Jersey, it's worthless region?
LOL, why would Russians need New Jersey, it's worthless region?
LOL, why would Russians need New Jersey, it's worthless region?
"Greece is very open to our refugees right now, and I strongly suggest that land workers move there to work in their plentiful oil fields."
Uhmmm! You mean High Iron mines, right?
And yes, we are open for every citizen needing a shelter!
So come to work and train in the fields of Greece 🙂
PS.This is not an official Greek Government comment 🙂 Just a personal statement!
I hope you AMERICANS will never sign this treaty.
LOL, why would Russia want New Jersey, it doesn't even have high resources?
>Greece is very open to our refugees right now, and I strongly suggest that land workers move there to work in their plentiful oil fields.
Iron mines. You've shamed me, Emerick. ;_;
Hi trapped Americans. We're always happy to help you in Eaustralia until you can get back on your feet and help win back to eUSA. There are lots of jobs here, cheap moving tickets and understanding company bosses (like me).
Eaustralia was totally wiped off the map early in the game so we know what it is like having to rely on the kindness of others.
I for one would like to repay the favour whereever I can.
Bama > Florida
Don't blast New England come on...really
oui, Russia trying to keep her new population. Screw the treaty, pay portugal to take florida and canada to take maine and lets start over, we can resistence war our way back onto the map.
Russia may want NJ because it's a key entrance into the east coast and home to alot of 2-clickers and Americans who are too lazy too move.
The high population makes an axcellent defensive barrier for future wars with the US
Inside Scoop: The admins are about to announce Cotton as a new resource. There will be only 3 High Cotton regions (Alabama being one of them) in the e-world so this is a huge strategic move.
No word yet on what Cotton will be used for but it is excitng to see the admins take the first step toward revamping the economic module.
I say forget Russia in this deal. The only difference now is that they get New Jersey?! Forget that! They attacked several more regions after the last treaty was proposed and now we have to buy those back?! I'm with the earlier comment that suggested we just fight it out now. Make them spend the gold to try and take Florida. If a treaty was going to be signed it should have been well before we only had 2 states left and now there is another 5000 gold bill to get Jersey when it wasn't in their posession when the last treaty was proposed. This is shady to say the least. You should have demanded that the states that were taken by Russia after the last treaty was proposed be GIVEN back not BOUGHT back and especially not 5000 for Jersey. Disappointing.
If you are a land skill worker read this article, I have a Q2 iron company in greece 😛
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-great-job-opportunity-to-land-skill-workers-907042/1/20" target="_blank">http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-gre[..]1/20
The wages are great and the whether is good 🙂
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But lemme jus say that the bruthas will not be goin into Alabama to pick cotton under any circumstances.
Screw the treaty. Give them nothing.
I'm inclined to agree with other posters. eRussia screwed us over the last time we proposed a treaty. I'm not at all inclined to reward them for continuing to attack us, especially by giving them yet another of our states. I'm also rather upset at PEACE for supporting their aggression (though, to the members of PEACE who stood by their alliance's principles when eRussia continued to attack, thanks).
Re: Alex Ford's multiple comments
I, also, wonder WHY? All I can think of is NJ's border with a "certain", OTHER country. This treaty is probably about as good as we can do , right NOW...but we should not allow our inability, to substantially/positively affect the affairs of our allies, "twist" our clear thinking...to a point where we convince ourselves that the affairs of our friends are no longer "our business".
Always remember where you came from. We may ALL, one day, UNITE AGAIN!...Meanwhile, be VERY AWARE of the eREAL reasons you will be seeing our official USA lists of "Allies"/MPs, embargoes, etc....emblazoned with the names os "France", "Russia", "Hungary" and "Indonesia"...for a long, long while. Can we remember this?
............"THOSE WHO FAIL TO LEARN FROM HISTORY, WILL REPEAT IT"
"THOSE WHO DO NOT IMPART THIS KNOWLEDGE TO THEIR CHILDREN...CAN BE SURE THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL SUFFER FOR IT".
they need new jersey cause they are jerks Не делайте я повторяюсь, не борются в Штате Алабама, это является диверсией для реального нападения на Нью-Джерси
@ President Emerick's suggestion: I NEVER thought I'd see the day when an American President urged Americans to leave their country. But, he is, of course, right. He is, just, being honest with us!!
...But if you are able...STAY...start "value added" industries.
I LOVE EMERICK...He IS, indeed, GREAT!...and, most of all, I love my fellow Americans, for all of their MOST cherished beliefs.
...ALEXIS, BLESS AMERICA!
The answer to why the Russians want New Jersey makes me very confused. Unless i misunderstand the way the game works, they want another Q5 hospital and defense system. They also want us not to have it. Someone please correct me if my logic is wrong, but it seems a simple answer to me.
@Swiftstar, Hospitals and DS's are destroyed when a region is conquered. So, New Jersey currently has neither.
But I love New Jersey. 😨 Wow, now I kind of wish you'd given them New York like you said they wanted before, lol... Why New Jersey? Honestly. Oh, I guess it's the Medium Iron, sure.....
And even I know eGreece is High Iron, not Oil.
But hey, anyhow, so you're saying that the attack on Alabama isn't just to open it up for eIndonesia to attack it, and then attack Florida...? I hope you've gotten assurances from your new eIndonesian friends if that wasn't actually the plan all along.
And thanks for the update! It's nice to hear from you. 🙂
ooo I like astra Kat's plan. I dont mind the indo's they play smart and could make the game more interesting...then all we need is for someone to take maine and then RW Portugal and Russia right out of this joint.
don't sign this treaty.
is only a shame.
BTW, what happened to the talk that Indo was willing to do a separate treaty?
I'd like to sign one with them, then start up on the Russkies who threw the sand in the gears on the last one.
Lets see them hold 24 states without Indo help.
Russians can not be trusted. They must not receive ANY territory. We should continue to fight them, they're a loose cannon that will continue to fall out with the rest of PEACE anyway.
I love eAustralia, and wish them the best.
But you can't fight from there.
My first day in Greece, I got to know my employer. When he heard I was US military, and had fought in the RW's in Nova Scotia and Alberta, my wages (already great, and relatively tax-free, got bumped up). He was from Canada.
Especially if you're a landworker, Greece is a very, very friendly place right now. And you can fight for America from Greece. And Greece has THREE Q5 hospitals. (Central Greece, Attica, and Thrace)
But, be kind. Greek wages are high enough that it's good karma to give 5-15% of your wages to an Allied cause, whether that's your QM (if you're military) or to the US, Canadian, or Spanish resistance, or whatever.
Greece-- it really doesn't suck.
btw, while negotiations are ongoing, any chance of getting some Mississippi or New Hampshire outhouses? As long as we're being offensive, I think we should keep pushing it. Goddess knows they did when the proposed their last "treaty".
JBB
Second that . Indo wants to play ball, lets do it. it's the split in Peace that was due. But why do we keep bending over? First we accept a terrible treaty, then they back out. Now we take it again, but the terms are worse now? Seems like we keep making bad moves, one after another. Just when they start to look divided, we give them a reason to go for beers together.
My instinct tells me that there is more to this story and our plans are different, but my experience over the last month tells me that we don't have a plan.
no, if Indonesia is our ally, they won't keep Hawaii and California
they've already built a Q5 hospital and DS there to prevent us from taking it back
Emerick:
Rofl... I see what you did there.
Well played. Welll played.
Disney world Biatch.
Indonesia is not by any means our ally.
But if we can split the forces attacking us, and deal with them one at a time, we gain a tremendous advantage.
Russia got their panties all in a bunch because first the wanted New York, then they saw how many companies were in New Jersey, so now they want that.
I think we should sign the original treaty with Indonesia and Hungary... and leave Russia out. Lets see them govern 24 states, a substantial number of which have Russian "citizens" in America voting in their Duma.
I think it could be quite amusing.
You wish you were funny, you're simply below average.
Good article. Voted.