Are we strong enough alone?
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by Franz Kafka
Seeing the level of activity in our tiny nation trail to whimper... our economy stumble... our currency rate fluctuate... and our political scene stagnate... I wonder if it is not time for a more radical solution?
Sadly, in recent days, the political scene has narrowed, and participation in particular for non-Cezchs in particular seems to fallen away. And perhaps not suprising as the last election saw a non-Czech pitted against a IRL Czech and it seemed to me that a large majority of IRL Czechs voted for him. All well and good, but without the non-Czechs this country would disappear from all viability.
aAustria faced a similar dilemma recently, and has embarked upon a radical process of merger with eGermany. Perhaps this model holds some ideas for us?
So I ask this to strike up debate. And please don't shoot me for raising the question... but are we still viable as a a nation? Could we, our businesses and our political clout in world be better served through political union with another country?
Now there would have to be some basic guidelines for such a union. First we must agree a common language, and principles for a peaceful union, not domination by one or the other country. Second we must seek a process of merging our political parties. Third, we would need to bond our economies in a way which is sustainable for all.
So if we did do this union - who would it be with?
The obvious choice would be a slavic country - language issues would be less. Perhaps a union with Slovakia? Although the IRL history may make this unviable. Or perhaps a union of Slovakia, Poland and Czech Republic?
I know this has been tried before, but as I understand it, this was with the use of some force. We would need to ensure that this nation a received an overwhelming level of support (say 75% of vote by referendum) - and we would need to propose this new nation to the admins so that it could not be broken up by resistance wars.
Again - don't shoot me for suggesting it, but this could be a root to a stronger country and better economic opportunities for us all.
Please make your comments below.... (please use nice language!)
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I disagree. The indipendence is most import value for me. We are now sovereign country, we have full right choose our polital representants. But we will have strong relations with another countries. We´re members of ESA, it mean many partners for us... .
Im czech! Im proud of it. I dont want to be "under" other nation.
So i will be better in country with "stagnate" politics, and fluctuating economy, then under control of anybody else.
So i respect your opinion but strogly disagree.
GF
I am proud CZ is still independent. When ever I feel sad, I look at cz. No matter how scared she is, she is still beautiful. Lets work for the great good 🙂
I wonder what this so called "independence" actually means for "average" citizen?
We might disagree, however, I like to believe that for example the historical split of Czechoslovakia was to benefit to politicians in the first place, and not to citizens. That is why it was not decided in referendum, the most democratic instrument there is.
Its clear to me that those with ambitions to power rather be a big fish in a small pool, than to be a little fish in a big pool, while citizens probably care most if their fridge is full, their house is secure and their gas is cheap.
I would understand if the so called "independence" would be materialized in specific "culture" only sustainable under such concept. Language for example would be one element of culture, however, the use of Czech language is rather limited even in current state so its basically non-issue to me.
Without writing essay, my opinion is that such union would have more pros than cons and if agreed on by majority, I personally would not have problem with it. Slovakia seems natural choice to me. Not only our two nations are very close historically and culturally, but it would allow us to keep our language as well, unlike in case of Poland. I mean I would not mind practicing some polish, however, I'm not sure they or others feel the same way.
I would disagree. The biggest goals of independence is, we have full right choose what we will do with our country. The Union only with Slovakia will have maybe some possible goals, but I think, Slovaks haven´t interest... .
I still have respect for the Czech Republic having lived here working to free Germany, hopefully you can find a solution.
Have you tried going around to Czech blogs/forums advertising the game?
IF there was a merge, only one historically would be Slovak 😛. I dont think we would retain our "czech ism" in poland or Hungary.
There is no point of a merger, because eCzech does not have anything that is truly worthwhile for a merger to happen. Now if radim believes that the ESA would be able to resolve any problems like a political/military takeover then you should all listen to your beloved president. He did not heed the warnings of bettering his country, and now he is also foolish enough to believe that the ESA would be able to save your nation. Did they save Austria? Did they save Hungary? No these nations fought and either died trying, or won back their land.
So in conclusion I believe that eCzech could not merge, neither of the two nations would agree to be the underling, and all of the problems that your nation faces will just lead to a takeover in the end, there is no doubt about that. So to better your country do not look to others, but look within yourselves.
You should find some good doctor. 🙂 . How ESA can save Austria? Austria and Germany did together join to Australian-German Union. Most of citizens of both nations agreed. Austria or Hungary are not also members of ESA and they never say us about our help. I just see, you have some personal problems with me, because you´re not member of my goverment and now you strongly disagree with all my ideas and opinions, just because they´re my ideas... .
Strongly disagree.
I always thought about resurrecting Czechoslovakia, but figured it would be unpopular on both ends...
Our strength doesn´t matter, as a part of any other country we´d have no rights. We´d be just slaves with no political influence. No matter how weak we are as a nation, we must always be independent.
Vaclav. Idunno i read the comments before you and there was no signof hungary.