On the subject of eCommonwealth
Connor MacLeod
Iain Keers broached the topic of an e-Commonwealth Alliance in a recent article in his well-respected e-newspaper, The Economist. He postulated that such an alliance, which was once seen as impossible, could now be workable. Indeed many of the real world Commonwealth states seem to finally share similar leanings within the eRepublik global political structure with the lone exception of eCanada.
So what of that red-headed stepchild, eCanada?
eCanada is defined by two contrasting societies. Sometimes this is a linguistic split, other times a geographical split. Currently eCanada sees a divide along the lines of longevity. eCanada has a core population that has been with this game longer that eRepublik really deserves. Their views are shaped by eCanada’s history in the game, Nave’s Toe, French Toast, CAF vs Crimson, the Bromance, stolen treasuries, and pardons. One core tenant of this group was the close ties between eCanada and our neighbours to the south, eUS. As recently pointed out by eCanada's own Acacia Mason, the former deep ties to the eUS have chilled dramatically over the last year. The "Old Guard" do not seem willing to forgive perceived transgressions by recent eUS administrations.
The "New Guard" have grown up in a time where eCanada's influence in the e-world has waned significantly. A once important ally known for punching above its weight has seen the game pass it by while it's been absorbed in its own internal issues. This "New Guard" knows little about the Battle of Nave's Toe, they don't remember French Toast, they don't remember the first invasion of North America by PEACE that saw both eCanada and eUS wiped. What they have seen is the eCanadian community rebuild prominently featuring expat eBrits.
eCanada is in a rebirth right now, we've just recently returned to the map after a long term occupation by eSpain. Indeed there are still territories which remain under occupation to this day. The current administration has set us on a course to join CoT but this move has not been met with universal approval in eCanadian political circles. With the current undertones in eCanada, could an alliance with some of our former PEACE and ONE opponents continue to reinvigorate the community?
Comments
A smart and well written article. You get bonus points for bringing up French Toast!
An alliance of Commonwealth nations is am interesting proposal and one worth examining. Whether many can get past the alliances they hail from though remains to be seen.
I think a good shakeup is just what the doctor ordered.
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for the commonwealth
Well written piece. The Bromance is dead. It has been dead for a while now. It is time to reexamine our allegiances in this eWorld.
Very good read indeed, such a proposal would be a big game changer, and would be quite interesting!
First time reader of your paper. V&S \o/
Good article. Voted.
Strength and honour. o7
I notice there is no eRepublic super power in the commonwealth. Looks for more like the Cannon Fodder Alliance from that perspective.
me tinks you missed something....
What? They don't have to leave their alliances just we do? Then why not just say join ACT/TWO.
Well there are more of them aligned that way. Kind of selfish to tell the rest of them to realign when all it would take is for us to realign and it would all be good
You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig.
For the Commonwealth!
\o/
Why not an eNATO?
Now your talking.
you're , I know muffins is a stickler for grammar 😃
A good read, brings back memories!
Yes, let's climb in bed with the nation that occupied us for 8 months, this is an excellent idea.
Why not? eUS haz b4 and will again. Just ask Oblige.
I like how you slipped an "us" in there like you won't be eAmerican again by the end of the 6th.
I won't be, I'm in the process of making PG a Canadian based MU and officially doubling Canada's damage output. What have you done for Canada lately other than piss and moan?
I represent more than my fair share of that damage you claim to be doubling, and spur conversation by being inflammatory.
New Guard can probably learn a lot from the Old Guard, for sure. One thing we don't want is their old baggage...mainly because it smells of stale cat poop.
Interesting read.
To bad u need us old guard cause u whipper snapepers can't fight ur way outta a wet paper bag
I left my baggage at the door go stand in the corner and hold it.
Rylde, I'd be honoured to stand in the corner and hold your bag. Only makes sense, since all this stale poop I'm smelling is from what your cat left us with.
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lol
Ignorance in the extreme.
Canada has been held hostage for 8 months by TWO, and yet you wish to join them?
I call that Stockholm Syndrome, I hope you can find a cure.
Wow... Just wow.
yolo
yodo too
Hail eCanada
has seen the game pass it by while it's been absorbed in its own "internal issues"
How diplomatic of you lol.
How has the eCommonwealth been working out for New Zealand and Australia?
Id rather be neutral then join an alliance that Asgard would kick the shit outta unless you factor in all the friends of commonwealth nations but Im not sure I wanna cuddle up to our Spanish oppressors
No using logic or commonsense, the Commonwealth is full of win! :/
DMV3, don't hide your bad decision by saying that an equally bad decision is somehow worse without listing all the bajillion raisins why.
Or are you bagging on the purely theoretical idea of an eCommonwealth for absolutely NO raisins?!
bah, you wouldn't be cuddling with them. TWO mostly despises Spain anyway. We can just go ahead and cuddle up to the eUS again I guess. Not like they've ever tried to wipe us.
Im not sure about cuddling up to anyone or rushing into anything at the moment
We should take a step back from everything and figure stuff out with discussion, debate and maybe a referendum
Don't do it.
If you guys want to join TWO request citizenship in a TWO country because the majority of eCanadian's are never going to buy it. Wrapping joining Spain and TWO in a commonwealth blanket is not going to fool anyone. You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still Spain.
If the "New Guard" knows little about Nave's Toe, French Toast and the first invasion of North America maybe it's because the old one is too self absorbed in its own unwarranted importance that sharing and teaching isn't a priority. Just using the noobs in their petty grievances.
If the community was rebuilt by expat eBrits it says a lot. Mostly it says that they care more about eCanada than most of the RL canadian "old guard" who, as I was told, were taking a 8 month long vacation.
If no one cares to steer the ship and show how to use the sails, who is to blame when rookies make mistakes?
Please.
Thoughtful and well argued article, which offers plenty of scope for debate. During my 14 months of eRep life we've never really had the backing of an alliance with some serious balls. I'm not entirely confident that our aspiration to become full members of CoT will remedy our vulnerability either.
As a "new guarder" I have studied some eHistory. It ain't difficult to navigate the excellent wiki .... The beauty of history is that it always repeats itself. TWO will implode sooner or later and eat itself.
That's my two pennyworth.
so will CoT then....
good article
~hyuu~
I remember being stationed in Spain and Greece, once upon a time.
I remember Gift a Bro day, and defending Florida with everything we've got.
I remember the Brolliance, ATLANTIS and EDEN.
Je me souviens.
"I remember the Brolliance, ATLANTIS and EDEN."
All 3 are dead Mary. Time to move on.
'Tis merely remembering, not reliving.
Not move on- reforge