The Fog and the Underdog
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Donovan Thomas
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So there I was...
So there I was on the eve before the day before the election sitting on the porch watching the fog roll in from the sea reading H.S. Thompson’s wonderfully indistinct commentary and enjoying a whiskey when it occurred to me;
“I’m so immersed in not playing politics that I haven’t written in weeks!”
Politics Shmolitics
Not playing politics? Well, yes. In fact I have to hand it to the three of us; with the venom that’s normally spit around here like tobacco juice at a rodeo we have come very close to acting like Irish gentlemen. I salute both the President and the Field Marshall, forty-eight hours to go; we may yet cross the finish line without an unkind word. Brìgh gach cluiche gu dheireadh (The essence of a game is at its end.)
I have of course typed thousands of words of commentary, hundreds of comments, some bylaws and a treaty. I’ve penned many long posts on the forums both national and “party”; but I have not written. I have not spoken to the eIrish people. So tonight, I will do so.
There seems to be two minds in the eIrish Street as to my chances. On the one hand I am told “Ye got it in the bag!” on the other “Not a chance in hell!” with not much gray area between. You see, I’m not a Beta. I haven’t been around for a year or more, taken a hiatus, grown tired of the game and moved away, or been CP twice. I haven’t made my millions overseas, led a mercenary rebellion or battle hero’d. I don’t have ten good worker medals, just the two for every day I have been alive; but I have posted every day, worked every day and fought like a crazed demon to pass in rank many older players. I’ve been fortunate to reach level 17, Colonel, be elected to the Dáil and nominated for the office of President. The first two were from plain old hard work. The last two I like to think were from being fair, firm and dedicated beyond the call of duty.
If I may quote GordonGekko; a quiet man for whom I have much respect;
“The last time we gave youth a chance was with Starks. DTs time will come but I hope its not this month.”
I don’t blame Gordon. Were I he watching another like me aspire to heights unattained or attempted by many much my senior I might think the same. I was born just after Mr. Hayter’s unfortunate term. I was born literally among the fading bugle call of Severin’s fade into the sunset. The fire that burns hottest burns fastest and those who stand around it often burn as well.
I can understand feelings such as Gordon’s though I fiercely and respectfully disagree. I am the underdog, the young whippersnapper. I don’t mind being the underdog. It is an honorable and humbling thing to know that I stand among giants, and stand rather tall. I look forward to proving men and women like Mr. Gekko wrong, but for the right reasons.
I’ve stayed away from talking points and issues tonight because I wanted to speak to you as I would were we at the same table. There will be time enough tomorrow for interviews, last minute questions and debate.
Locked and Loaded
I want to be your President. I want to lead this country and bring its proud name to the lips of the world. I hope that you will take the time to consider my record, my dedication, my passion and my sincere love for this country and its people. I do not want the title and the medal, I want only to serve. Tomorrow I will put on my suit, lace up my boots, ensure the side arm in my shoulder holster is loaded, one in the chamber and on safe; and I’ll go to work as I have every day that I have e-lived; ready to fight and die for eIreland with pen or sword.
Thank you,
Please take a moment to click here and enjoy what for me has been my campaign theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL1arDQSQH0
Very Respectfully,
Colonel Donovan Thomas
Minister of Information
Congressman from Dublin
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(Thanks to Einberliner and the eIrish people for the wonderful badge)
Comments
This is how politics should be done. As gentlemen of honor, with a mutual respect toward one another as fellow eIrishmen. I commend the candidates for acting as such, and wish you all the best of luck.
You have my vote, that's for sure.
Good luck my brother.
DT i was not having a go at you i wish you all the success in the world but i just feel we dont need change at the moment. Patton has done an outstanding job and should be left as president for another term.
However your time will come.
I have huge respect for you and I am glad to count you among my freinds. But I feel that Patton has more to achieve. I do look forward to the day when I can vote for you but this is not that time. (Hopefully get you into the IUP by that time...🙂 )
Best of luck.
Everyone knows how I feel. lol That has not changed in the least. I strongly disagree with GG too, respectfully. There is no comparison in my mind.
You have my vote and my loyalty, DT.
After Patton has had such an active and successful term as President I would find it hard to vote for another.
Of course the choice will be difficult due to the high calibre of the candidates.
It was great working with you DT and i really do love your style of writing.
It not the kind of writing that creates a fire in your heart and spurs you with nationalism
Its the kind which shows the the rationality and flair which make me want to believe whatever you say and aee you point of view.
But to make my discision i have to choose between 3 worth candidates and i feel that your time hasn't come yet. You put in 110% and if you keep doing that you will DEFINATELY be CP.
Now its 2 left for me.
Good luck though
Just a note that I have no ill feelings for GG what so ever nor for his quote. I hope I didn't come off as such. I was just using his quote as jumping off point. GG is a great eIrishman and a good friend.
always soft-spoken, articulate, and humble.
Great article Donovan
Lovin the picture, and great to hear you singing out in your own voice again DT. I have missed Cork & Whine since you've been all suited up.
My wee head is battered this term. I've always been a fan of continuity, if it ain't broke, ...blah blah.
This time, I think both yourself and patton can do a great job.
Both talented, both committed.
May the best man win. And the loser make damn sure he doesn't lie down in defeat.