[TTH] To Revolt or Not to Revolt...?
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I want to apologize to the White House Press Report (WHPR) and in particular to Comrade James Schubert, a fellow Socialist, who asked me to write something about the Socialist Freedom Party Media. Basically, the WHPR is published by writers who got their start in the Socialist Freedom Party Media; that simple fact is the best example of the SFP Media's greatness. Early in my career I wanted very badly to write for the WHPR, the one time I was hired -by the 'Old Man'; I was promptly fired by REDACTED. Since then I have written a piece here and there, but the WHPR is a Meta Government Newspaper; which is tightly controlled by them.
Over on the eUSA Forums in the 'Meta Congress' Sub Forums, there is a Sub Forum entitled The Executive Branch and contained there is the Daily Press Briefing by SColbert, you be the judge on whether that is a Press Briefing or simply a lame stand up routine. However, IMHO; those briefings should contain much more real information on Government Affairs, allow for questions from the Press and have much less on whether or not SColbert is raising a pint or two or four. These DPBs should also be the only place where the 'Meta Government' has any control over what is published in the WHPR, IMHO the WHPR should be a Congressional Watch Dog; not a Congressional Lap Dog.
Currently in Public Congressional Proceedings a [DISCUSSION] Blacklisting Henry Pfeiffer Arundel, where indisputable evidence was presented to Congress that Mr. Arundel fought against the installation of the Defensive Dictator. So I once again encourage every citizen to read that thread and these: [Proposal]Remove Pfeiffer's Censure, [Proposal] Blacklist Henery Pfeiffer Arundel, [Vote] Blacklisitng Henery Pfeiffer Arundel . Now I was happy with the Moderation of that Discussion thread by SoH DMJohnston, one I actually had no right to even start -as I am not a sitting Congress Member- up to a point; here to be exact. What ensued after that was Moderated and placed here, IMHO Syrup mouths off a bit, Tom Cauchon says nothing and then two where Mr Arundel is his usual self are pretty tame, then there is my response to Mr Arundel. Make of it what you will, but IMHO opinion Mr Arundel has been allowed to flip off America and rebuttal was denied.
The proof of Mr Arundel's treason was given to me by another American Citizen who if he wishes may identify himself, but what happened was he was banned from the eUSA Forums. This is the kind of information the WHPR should be providing to American readers, this is rule by a Tyrannical Congressional Majority that exist only on the eUSA Forums in their 'Meta Government'; an outside government who controls the collection of and the use of a 25% tax rate. If eRepublik is to servive America can no longer accept tyrannical rule form outside the game, America must find a way to run the government from inside the game of eRepublik.
Why should I join the Socialist Freedom Party? That is the question I am most asked. My usual answer is because we have the most active, smartest and involved citizens who are active on the National level; Americans who believe in strength of character and honesty in Public Affairs. Three of the Top 5 parties in America almost unflinchingly support a Congress that has neither of those qualities, those 3 parties might as well be one in their thought and actions; IMHO they are all in favor of 'the status quo'. The Black Sheep Party (TBSP) is what some would call an Independent Bull Moose type of party; you never know where they will graze next on issues facing America.
Then there is my party the Socialist Freedom Party. Many in this game try to tag the SFP with the real world concept of a Socialism, they dismiss this concept with claims that it can not be implemented; the SFP defines it as Social Programs that benefit all American Citizen Soldiers and not just a select faction of 'Commune Owners'. They dismiss the SFPs belief in such programs; all while doing exactly that with their 'Meta Government Communes'. It is in fact the way that most American Private Military Units (PMU) were built, just ask the founders and builders of such units as Easy Company (EZC) and War, Inc; both staunch defenders of America on their own dime. What the SFP believes in is not new to this game, it has been in use by the 'Meta Government' now for over 2 years; the SFP simply wish to adapt a proven method to enrichen the whole of America not just a select faction -these are the types of Socialist Programs I will support.
One such adaption I would support would be the retooling of such programs as the Military Fitness Academy (MFA), Build a Bear (Ba
😎and the 'Meta Government's' own Department of Defense Strength Enhancement Program (DoDSEP); all of which aid new citizens in upgrading their Training Centers. My support within my party will go to the creation of a Department of Urban Renewal (DUR), this department would be dedicated to helping Graduates of MFA, BaB and DoDSEP to buy and upgrade Companies, with the aim being to help them feed and arm themselves; however for that to be feasible taxes must come down to a rate of 10% to 12%, with that in mind the SFP -as always- will work to lower taxes.
Recently the SFP has seen a decline in membership, now I see nothing dire in this fluctuation in numbers; my guess is because no one is 'Multi Hunting' like my Comrade Wooky Jack did for the SFP during our climb to Top Tier Party eRepublik has again seen the rise of a party everyone here knows is controlled by one citizen whale. Congress has allowed a known traitor to fight against Congress not once, but five times using the excuse that 'my bot did it'; they stopped accepting the 'someone else did it' excuse in kindergarten. Everyone who has played this game for any length of time knows that the USWP for some unknown reason is the most influential party in 'Meta Congress' and everyone knows who controls that party, the Federalist and the We The People party -despite their name- all support the status quo and might as well be one party full of Multi accounts. The Black Sheep Party is an unknown, grazing here and there looking for that every greener pasture; they seem to have no Shepard to guide them in a constructive direction. The Socialist Freedom Party has the most active members, many of them serving the 'Meta Government' and America on a National Level in all sectors of government, the SFP supports Social Programs that benefit ALL Americans; not just a select few who reign over our Homeland through a Tyrannical Congressional Majority on a forum OUTSIDE eRepublik.
So I am going to say it again, until Congress is REMOVED from the eUSA Forums and hosted somewhere else -I would suggest working with Admin to find a way to use the eRepublik Forums for ALL in game governments- we will continue to suffer from a 25% Work Tax and irresponsible Congress Members, others will be Blacklisted for infractions of Laws that those Blacklisting them have themselves broken; blaming it on a 'Bot' they themselves had to setup to Auto Fight. America MUST find a way to have a Congress in game, starting with the over throwing of the Defensive Dictator which currently denies Congress Members the ability to propose and vote on IN GAME Laws; the DD has to go either Democratically or by Armed Revolt because it is painfully obvious that the 'Meta Congress' cares nothing about America.
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[TTH] To Revolt or Not to Revolt...?
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The WHPR is controlled by the CP and the SoM.
How did Pfeiffer get away with anything when he was censured? A few fights, even if it wasn't dome by a rogue bot, is not the same as organizing an illegal revolution war. Censure was the appropriate response, which was done. Blacklisting was excessive.
You do know the tax isn't 25% anymore, right?
I do find it funny that you speak so poorly of a meta government that so many SFP members are a part of.
Also, I instituted the Daily Press Briefings exactly in the way you said you wanted them to be way back when I was CP, so you should make me CP if you want that to come back.
Nice job with the reasonable doubt. 😉
I've not had an eGov job since we were wiped. PQ and I are the closest thing the SFP has to an old guard and we aren't even in congress.
I'm not sure I see your point? Members of SFP continue to be involved in Congress and the executive.
Many of the old members are still blacklisted. They aren't involved.
It's a stretch to say that writing for the paper is being involved.
There are SFP members in the cabinet and operating various government programs. They are a part of the trrbl meta elite now.
As usual; he is just trolling.
The WHPR is controlled by the Country President who can be impeached for not doing as he is told and the Secretary of Media who wishes to keep their job.
Pfeiffer fought against American Forces against the will of Congress, made the excuse that it was 'my bot' that did it; took a 30 day censure after making a joke of an apology. An apology made outside the game and not in his paper like Congress demanded from the others who were removed from the 'Blacklist'.
If censure for fighting against the will of Congress was appropriate for Pfeiffer and Blacklisting excessive and since both the 'Blacklist 24' group and Pfeiffer broke the same Law, it would seem the Blacklisting of those 24 was excessive or Pfeiffer's punishment was BS.
Since there wasn't -as far as I can see- any discussion, proposal and vote in Public Congress concerning the lower of taxes, no I did not know it had been lowered to 18%, but that is still 6% to high.
There are these...http://eusaforums.com/forum/index.php/topic,38410.0.html and http://eusaforums.com/forum/index.php/topic,38422.0.html...but no vote.
Yes SFP members are a part of the American Government. They are running and catching up some of the programs started, announced and ran by 'Meta Government' appointees who failed to do their jobs.
The actions of Pfeiffer were not even in the same neighborhood as the 24 who organized, funded, and carried out a revolution, but you know that, though it doesn't fit your narrative.
No one ever stated a requirement that apologies be made in the media. There are plenty of alternatives. Tom chose to use his paper, which is fine. They could pass their apology through a sitting Congressman, or even another citizen, or post it in another section of the forum.
SFP isn't immune to having people poof on jobs. It's a game. Things happen. SFP also aren't the only people doing any work, though.
The tax discussion and proposal DID take place in public Congress. The vote was held in game, per usual when no defensive dictatorship is in place.
Also, you know running those programs now makes your comrades the meta government appointees, right?
Punishment for Opposing Congress in Battle
1 - Fighting for an unauthorized Revolution vs. the authorized Dictator
2 - Fighting against an authorized Revolution vs. a rogue Dictator
3 - Fighting for an unauthorized Civil War (Dictatorship)
4 - Fighting against an authorized Civil War (Dictatorship)
Where does it say that one form of fighting against Congress deserves a harsher punishment? Believe Pfeiffer broke Rule #4 and the 'Blacklist 24' broke Rule #1. So, they were in the exact same neighborhood, the difference is Pfeiffer fought 5 times against Congress; to me that is a flagrant disregard of Congressional Will. He was then allowed to flip off Congress as well as America; which to me says he FN does't care and will most likely do it again; which makes him a traitor in thought as well as deeds.
Congress determined at the time of the blacklisted individuals actions, that their crimes were more grievous and deserved a more strict punishment. The automatic portion was the same in pots cases. A discussion was held about blacklisting Pfeiffer, but it failed when the vote was held.
The WHITE HOUSE Press Release, yes, is controlled by the sitting Country President, me. As such, it's content is a reflection of what I wish to see. If you want the WHPR to be something else, get elected as CP.
The Press Briefings are intended to be airy, lighthearted, and comedic. The specifics of what is discussed in the PDB is, sometimes, matters of national security, and, therefore, cannot be put forth openly.
The tax rate was recently lowered to 18%.
Also, I find it disparaging that my Administration is given such chagrin given that there are a large number of members from your "strength in character and honesty in Public Affairs" Party.
No prob Frank. I know you are busy but thanks for putting out this article.
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The WHPR as with every other position works at the pleasure of the PoTUS. It is and has always been the voice of the administration. It is NOT and should never be a personal soap box.
Never said it should be a personal soap box, but the Discussion on whether to Blacklist a citizen or the removal of a citizens from said Blacklist should be made public IN GAME, not Public to those who have access to the eUSA Forums.
That precedent was set once before in the WHPR... https://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-whpr-franklin-stone-madness-week-2552571/1/20
...but even George didn't like it.
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You lack of understanding of what the purpose of the WHPR is evident but your inability to grasp the obvious boggles me.
You know there was once the speakers word. The purpose of it was to talk about congress. It died because no one wanted to do it. For the most part congress is boring. So it rarely had worthy things to write about.
The purpose of the whpr is not to discuss congress, It is to discuss whatever the PoTUS and SecMed want discussed. It's a relatively simple concept. I'm unsure why you can't grasp it.
I completely understand why Custer disliked that WHPR. It's an Op-Ed and outside of the purpose of the whpr. Op-Eds should be done in a personal paper. BUT as I already stated it's under the purview of the PoTUS at the time.
so many points to respond to, so little fu*ks to give.
but let's start with one that's near and dear to my heart, your definition of what the WHPR should be.
White House Press Report.
this Press Report serves as the public face and voice of the White House, the Office of the President and the President himself.
the WHPR is not an investigative report, not an unbiased view, and not, as you suggest, a Congressional watchdog.
the WHPR serves at the behest of the President and Cabinet staff, to present what they want and how they want it presented, to the nation and the world at large.
now, about those Press Releases.
these are a condensed and tailored report to the public, culled from the Presidential Daily Briefings.
Presidential Daily Briefings-- where the President, Cabinet members and Advisors discuss and make decisions on how to guide the nation. and, yes, along with serious business there will be joking and exchanging of My Little Pony pictures. the President appoints a Chief of Staff to do, in the PDBs, much like the Speaker does in Congress-- maintain order and focus, along with keeping the various Department heads on track with their projects.
that there is a separate forum thread for Press Releases at all is at the behest of the President and Chief of Staff. it is certainly not required to exist, much less serve as a public forum. perhaps you are thinking of a Press Conference, where interaction is expected. a Press Release is not a Press Conference.
since the President and SecMed have decided to post Press Releases, it's also their decision as to how and where they're to be presented.
the President appoints a Secretary of Media, and it is their working relationship which develops the mood and style of White House Media for their term.
"Professionalism" is probably the single overriding guide for a SecMed, as he is now the face and voice of the nation. the world looks to the WHPR, and there forms their opinion of America.
more and more I believe that total revolt is the only acceptable remaining game.
TIL went full retard.
inb4 EZC takes over the US
"but what happened was he was banned from the eUSA Forums. "
He was banned because he created a second forum account.
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