Military Purge -
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by Emperor Rick
The military has begun to purge members who have vocally opposed Emerick's traitorous peace with PEACE plan.
As of now the order is - "We work for the government, no matter how fucked up we think it is, they pay our bills. Therefore we stfu and do our jobs - simple as that."
When some have raised concerns they were replied to with this: "it is reflecting badly on the entire AB when you shout stupid shit like that. You may think it is coming from you, a citizen, but your troops, who are on your friends list I am sure, see that shit, and then it creates dissent."
So the purpose of this censorship is to remove a % of criticism directed towards the policy makers (IE: President) In order to help maintain a favorable opinion of his policies. With the hope that those who support him will remain in the majority. So that he may remain in office. When you remain silent, you condone the actions. To me, this is unacceptable.
This is censorship
Every human being has a right to hear what other wise human beings have spoken to him. It is one of the Rights of Men; a very cruel injustice if you deny it to a man! ~Thomas Carlyle
So if you dare speak your mind, you will be thrown out of the military. No more funds, no more guns, nothing. I wonder how much better the military can organize itself, and cause damage to PEACE with a drone army? What will become of those who have been purged?
""Call it what you want, but you don't seem to understand the concept of following orders. If you want to do your own thing, go do it. I just gave you that ability to do it without having any sort of heat coming down on you from anyone else.
You really are missing the point here Rick...It's not about controlling subordinates it's about doing your job - simple as that.""
and yet...
I do follow orders,
I transfer the commands from the top to the bottom.
I go where i'm ordered, i fight where i'm told. (regardless of who is president.)
I make sure my guys are active
I find out problems and try to solve it without having my superiors worry about minor things.
I change jobs, pay taxes, spend hundreds of dollars for this war and others...
But omfg if he criticizes policy (regardless if he is still doing it) then he should be kicked to the curb. I'm glad this kind of policy will help win the war though. I'm sure this environment will enlist new members to the military.
The test of democracy is freedom of criticism.
This is why we need reform.
Failed policies need to be changed
Failed politicians need to be removed
DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR
82nd 2nd Platoon - Fight on - Never give up -
Former CO: Emperor Rick
Patriot
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PS: I am making a list of individuals who have been kicked, been warned, or have resigned for similar oppression of free speech within the military.
If you know anyone or have been in this situation please contact me.
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That's why i wont join the military. too many douchbags with power.
Wow. So that explains why my IP was banned on the forums, then. Lovely.
Who said that? Tis not in the forums as far as I can tell.
That's really disappointing to see. Even though I'm in support of the treaty and am a military man myself, this is an outrage against people who serve despite disagreeing and are using their free speech. I'm sure the military (and the voting citizens) will remember this on Election Day in September.
Lt. Scheisskopf
http://www.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/stars-and-stripes-journal-191155/1" target="_blank">http://www.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/st[..]155/1
I look forward to fighting along side your private army.
You *are* starting/joining a private army, aren't you?
Wow. From your shout page:
"CONGRESS PROVE YOUR WORTH AND VOTE TO IMPEACH EMERICK"
That's a bit far for an officer, isn't it? Damn.
I don't know why anyone stays in the military. There's a lot of BS to put up with and very little reward.
I wouldn't call it a purge...
In the RL military, calling for the President's impeachment would probably get you in deep shit, since you are essentially calling for the removal of a superior officer (the Commander in Chief).
Why are you expecting different here?
4 days ago: "UNITED WE STAND - DIVIDED WE FALL"
heh. Irony.
Are you serious! After all this, we are thrown to the wolves if we dare to speak! This is the biggest travesty of justice, and I can guarantee that it will bring ramifications for all of the eUS in the long run! Where is freedom of speech....or did we sell that off too?
How do I join the military?
A7X For Life!
Impeach Emerick!
I am in the military as well, and this strikes me as a bit ridiculous. The situation is this:
1.) I've always followed orders, even when they were being given by someone who apparently had gone bat-sh*t insane.
2.) I've moved where they told me to move, I've written articles exhorting one and all to fight until their last breath.
3.) I've changed jobs countless times because of deployments.
4.) I've spent plenty of my own gold to buy weapons to fight.
But now I'm being told how worthless all of that effort was, because we are going to sign a treaty with PEACE that could have been signed a long time ago, back when we weren't down to 20 regions or so.
Gee, that makes me feel great. Will I question orders? No, of course not. But, I think, given the skin I have in this game, given the sheer amount of money I've thrown into the fight, that I have the right to question the direction that is being taken.
Some will say: sure you do, you just don't have the right to do that while in the military. I beg to differ. On something this important, *every* voice should be heard, *every* hand counted. Granted, we were not really consulted on this before they wanted to push through the surrender treaty, but at least we should be able to have *our* voices heard, too.
Is this a matter of petty politics? Is this a matter of raising taxes, or mundane domestic policy? If it were, I would say nothing - I would much prefer to leave that up to our political leaders, anyway. This is not that. If I cannot speak my mind about something as important as this, then sure, kick me out.
I still love the country, and am still passing fond of the military to which I belong. That won't change. But this policy seems small minded in these times, and wholly unfair.
I joined the military so that i could fight harder there then i could with private funds. but yeah there is a lot of BS. The military is basically the president's private army with no checks and balancing from Congress.
and yes kelly that was kinda far, but it was made when the news broke out about the peace deal. it was an emotional outburst but impeachment is really the only tool congress has to counteract the deal.
"The military has begun to purge members who have vocally opposed Emerick's traitorous peace with PEACE plan."
If this was true I would have already been removed.. *rolleyes*
Wow. That's all I can say now. Wow.
I completely agree with you McCoy.
and it doesn't matter if you are for or against the peace deal. what matters is free speech.
@EmperorRick:
The congress could cut funding. That would be a check.
Guys, i regret to inform you there has been no "purge" in the military. The military does not crush dissent, we do maintain a policy though asking our officers to hold decorum in public specifically in political matters. Don't get me wrong, i love a good purge, but sadly, no one gave any orders for one.
General Knojerakk, US Army
@Lucius Varenus-
Then why did you ban Maelyn from the forums?
that would sacrifice the country. It would be better to just change leaders under the current game mechanics.
Knojerakk explain me then :/
I was told to STFU or else.
Emerick's SS / KGB bettah not mess with me. I'm fast! like a Ninja! So i can run away!!!
"The military is basically the president's private army with no checks and balancing from Congress."
ROFL. In what military have you been? Clearly not in the one I know and I am part of.
Backstabbers are even worse than cowards, imho.
Wow Emperor Rick, you truly do have a way with your editing there. Nice job on making yourself out to be the martyr here. I won't even go into the rest of the details that trail back...WAY back to your borderline insubordination.
Have fun.
God, I am tired of reading all of this bullshit.
As an officer in the military, it is relatively expected that you will not be loudly involving yourself in politics. If you wish to, feel free to use an org. We have always been clear that we do not want politics involved in the military, it isn't good for the military, it isn't good for the country. I am also pretty sure you were warned about your actions and not just arbitrarily tossed. if you wish to talk more, you may PM me.
This is why Emerick should just step down as Prez.
We're too busy fighting eachother to focus on Russia while he's in power.
Not that he cares. He doesnt give a shit if we lose 5 more states. As long as Spain is happy with us, amirite?
um you mean when scrabman was president and i spoke out on the hypocrisy of how he told us to not help them, then he ends up being a battle hero for Germany in one of their battles.
kay
good luck with your drone army.
@Exilous: Dude, hate to say this, but you are an idiot. I've said that twice in all my time on commenting on Newspaper articles... It's been over 100 days since I last said it too. Emerick doesn't need to 'step down as Prez', he's done a hell of a job so far.
@God, I am tired of reading all of this bullshit.
Well, why are you reading *this* bullshit, when you could be reading some other bullshit. Like this bullshit: http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/bring-the-funny-893845/1/20." target="_blank">http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/brin[..]/20.
Contest is still open, so bring it on.
The past 2.5 weeks couldnt have been ANY worse! We have lost more states than there are days in a month and the month isnt even done yet!
Tell me what he has done! NOTHING mentionable has passed through congress. People claim he's "too busy" to address the country, but he certainly isnt too busy to read and comment on stupid joke articles.
The position is too much for him to handle. We dont need to be fighting eachother like this. It's bad for America.
This is what happens when you give children access to the internet without a "net-nanny"...
This is what happens when you have egomaniacs with power
@Exilous: Nothign mentionable... Minus a peace treaty and an expansion of the mentorship program to essentially a % of the population. Do you know what Harrison did in his entire term?
Raised taxes. That's all.
@Emperor Rick... shut up and do your job other wise if you are going to run your mouth then quit your post and run for congress.
wtf are you talking about Rick. Don't inhale paint fumes.
There is no damn peace treaty. Hey Emerick. Is there a peace treaty?
what? No? there's no peace treaty?
FAIL.
While youre here Emerick, plz explain to us why we arent defending American land anymore? Are we just Spain's bitches?
I lol'd at this because the military is the most non partisan not care about politics at all. The military does a job, fight wars, they do it very well because they dont care about it. Emerick is the commander and chief. You publicly insulted your commander. The constitution learn it.
Also for a real article
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/what-have-we-learned--900183/1/20" target="_blank">http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/what[..]/1/20
Yeah, I am sure that one of the members of the JCoS is lying.
Tula Jit: I have no job, im a private citizen. i have a right to free speech that can't be restricted anymore.
Emerick: Censorship is what im talking about - also catnip
Gaius Julius: Then where is the danger? Why the reaction to something it shouldn't care about. Its not like I said "Im in the AB, you should listened to me and impeach blah blah blah..." nope.
@Emperor Rick: No, you are a military man like me, you are NOT a private citizen.
Cam, im not a military man anymore because ive been purged, kicked out, removed, thus im a private citizen again.
Check it out, bros
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/exilious-1337-politician--900441/1/20#comments" target="_blank">http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/exil[..]ments
A handful of people with personal issues does not a purge make. Rick's problems with his commanding officers and Maelyn's problems with hers are unfortunate, but not related. Correlation does not equal causation. Tempest meet teapot.
Ugh..
There are a lot more unmentioned folk removed for the same reasons.
Since I am a global mod, I can tell you that it appears 4 officers in MI stepped down of their own choice and you were removed after repeatedly being asked to reign it in as an AB officer. So stop being drama-boy Rick. The MI situation is unfortunate and I asked everyone involved to take a step back yesterday, which they chose not to do. If it makes you feel martyred to try to hitch your wagon to theirs, then feel free but it doesn't make any of this true. Further, your need to air your dirty laundry publicly tends more to prove the point well enough. You having personal problems with your commanding officer doesn't make this a military-wide issue and certainly your statements that there is a "purge" is patently false. Many in the military did not favor the treaty, we just chose to act like adults about it and kept a little perspective and maturity
To ban them for any other reason besides breaking a rule is a violation of our 1st amendment rights and yet another sign of a failed government trying to reign in power in a last-ditch effort.
I just left the military for this reason, I didn't agree at all with our boss. I'm lucky that I'm a wealthy business man so I don't need the military to fight in wars, I am perfectly capable of giving myself Q1 weapons forever without the help of the government.
I don't think the treaty with PEACE was a good deal at all and I'm not afraid to consider Emerick a traitor for the economic slavery he thinks eAmericans should live under. I am glad the treaty seems to have fallen through, let them destroy up and let us win back our nation! I rather like how Canada has decided to rebuild, and I know we could do it.
I know the current administration does not agree with me at all, and would not want me back. I'm confident the eAmerican people will elect a new and better president in our eFuture but for now I will respect Emerick's wishes to not have me in his military. While I may disagree with his politics I still respect him, it cannot be easy going up against PEACE. HOSS IS BOSS!