[WYD] UAgg Members to Start Running for Elected Positions (1854)
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Addy Lawrence
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Forward...
Just under two months ago, United Aggression was welcomed into eIndia. As a member of United Aggression, I appreciate the risk that Alector took in accepting my citizenship request. My colleagues and I have tried our best to integrate with the eIndia community. One condition of our acceptance into eIndia was that we would not seek elected positions for a two month period. That two month period will soon expire. It is likely that you will see UAgg members on the upcoming ballots for congress. This will be the focus point of this article.
On the implications of political activity...
First and foremost, there is a demographic within UAgg that really enjoy the political module. I'm one of them. We will be politically active, and campaign, and get involved. Please don't mistake this "political activity" for a political take over.
On the prospect of a United Aggression political party...
We discussed this at length within our MU. Concerns were brought up that we are not fully integrated enough into eIndia, and that we never will be in some cases, and that this will limit opportunities for us. Creating our own party would get around those limitations.
However, it was also discussed that creating our own party would permanently divide ourselves and prevent full integration with eIndia. In fact, it could undo work done to date! We decided to fully commit to the integration concept and work with existing parties, not just one, but the ones that appeal to us as individuals. There will be no UAgg political party.
On what you can expect from UAgg politicians...
In general, our members are older in RL. Most of us are career professionals and over 25. We are a different bunch and value playing the game with integrity and purpose.
In the course of our discussion about forming a party, we outlined some guiding principles. I am sharing them with all of eIndia now so that you can hold us accountable to them. I also invite members of UAgg to post a comment below committing to follow them:
Statement of Principles:
-Act with honesty
-Establish and maintain mutual respect
-Work hard on the tasks you accept
-Be a good partner
-Act with integrity
-Foster a no-nonsense, results oriented approach to the game
-Set realistic goals and declare them
-recruit and retain based on being part of something bigger than oneself
On what we have learned so far in trying to integrating...
We had a recent conversation within our MU about how frustrating it can be trying to integrate, not because either side is inflexible or unwilling, but simply different.
One of our members summarized it very well:
"eIndians know each other. They call each other by their real first names, call each other on cell. They live in a RL culture that puts emphasis on non violence. They live in a country where there is enormous value placed on courtesy, co-operation and mental power. Yes they are different.
You are dealing with a small group of people who don't have unreasonable ambitions. They recognize Uagg as a significant voting bloc with a different culture and the potential to radically change how things work in the community. The potential of eIndia can be realized and one way in which to do it is to persuade existing opinion leaders. When they start talking about realistic goals and implementation we will have a start. Granted, the community could use a prod in that direction. Introducing an idea or two would help. Introducing a solution or two not so much. They like skype."
I share this so that you know we are trying and we are learning.
Denouement
We will make mistakes, and they will be made in good faith.
We will continue trying to integrate with the eIndian community.
Our waiting time has provided us with many lessons and we look forward to future lessons.
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I commit to following this Statement of Principles derived from the UAgg discussion thread.
I commit to following this Statement of Principles derived from the UAgg discussion thread. X2
I will uphold these values and act in the best interests of eIndia and her people.
I commit to following this Statement of Principles derived from the UAgg discussion thread.
Oliver thanks for the summarization..let's Integrate.
I commit to following this Statement of Principles derived from the UAgg discussion thread.
Like I mentioned before, my door is always open to anyone wanting to discuss anything that is on their minds.
Good luck guys..
once again
welcome to India!
Well said. o7
Best of luck in your political careers here! : D
Welcome to eIndian politics!
I did not know that there are some guys from other countries in India. After knowing this fact, I would like to welcome these people into eIndia. My views are that, once you have accepted eIndian citizenship, you should have the same rights as other eIndians have. You need to be committed towards eIndia and your committment will be shown in your actions. Your views are now views of an eIndian and it should carry the same weightage as the view of any other eIndian.
Voted!! Well said Addy!!
I commit to following the Statement of Principles derived from the UAgg discussion thread.
And since I'm trying to learn I will leave another comment, below.
Good article. You may want to take some real eIndians in your MU which may help in integration.
Great article Addy o7
o7
Always in Solidarity with my Brothers and Sisters of eIndia.
Great article Addy o7 x2
Good idea to not create Seperate PP.
Voted. o7
What Im curious to know is how the MU will react to foreign policy decisions by the majority?
Would you understand the point of view of the current eIndians (mostly RL Indians OR those who are not RL Indians but so deeply integrated in our society that we do not think of them as being non-Indian) or will you be trying to insist on following your own agenda?
In general, eIndia is one of the most welcoming English speaking nations in-game (its just wary of people arriving in a big group) and most non RL Indians enjoy being here. (and off course I act the angry drunk crusader when required to remind us to be secular) What would really do wonders is if you would interact more on Skype and also PARTICIPATE in the decision making rather than being Pro or Anti anything. I dont think there would be immediate "integration" but if you guys really wanna experience life here, then you should live with us natives : D as we do.
All the best and looking forward to how things turn out!
@Ashwamedh
We are likely going to get a chance to show you exactly how we will react to foreign policy decisions, primarily because our foreign policy is being tested right now AND the limitations to our political activity is being lifted
Yes indeed... murky waters around foreign shores.
Its looking likely Croatia will be able to end the Indo war by closing out Tamil Nadu - which will make things very interesting indeed.
Welcome and all the best.
I commit to following this Statement of Principles derived from the UAgg discussion thread.