Canada, the Scapegoat?! America's War of Aggression
Shoi12
I love America, alright? As an American citizen in real life, I've always identified myself as an American. When I first started playing this game, I had a very difficult decision to make, and I ended up starting in Canada, simply because I would get more chances to gain recognition in a smaller community. But I always considered America a big brother. Sure, they may be stronger and more powerful, but they always looked out for the smaller, weaker nations such as Canada. I always respected America's discipline and poise, because even though we were a sitting duck next to them, they valued our friendship over a mere handful of provinces.
But apparently, America's new government cares not for friendships, good or bad. I've always stated that every move and decision requires logical thinking. At times, I'll admit, logic went against friendships, such as when I questioned the usefulness of our alliance with France. I'll also admit that when the first news of the new alliance came about, I was very intrigued by the possibility of a super-alliance, with USA by our side. Why not, right? But all these thoughts were based on logical planning. A new alliance would have been nice because it would secure our place as a power. Getting rid of France would have saved us the hassle of saving them more times than Mario saves Princess Peach. But America's attack on us makes NO logical thinking, and is only based on anger and frustration.
Now, this all started when Rylde leaked info about America's backdoor plans to form an alliance with Spoland and Brozil. First off, this news wasn't really news. Logs discussing the alliance surfaced almost 2 weeks before Rylde's article, so Rylde wasn't exactly the early bird. But fine, maybe he shouldn't have exposed the plans. But the question is, why were you planning to betray all of Terra in the first place? Can't you see that Rylde was merely warning the world of your betrayal?
America's response is not acknowledging their backdoor deals, or even denying it all. They instead decide to blame us for revealing their plan! Not only is it basic strategy to dig up as much information as possible, America's response pretty much sums up to: "You caught us, and we're not sorry. We're not even sorry we got caught. YOU should be the ones to blame for catching us." It's similar to a drug dealer suing a cop because he got arrested.
And another noteworthy point. America claimed that Canada had had a part in the alliance before the leak. But in the legislation that Rylde leaked, Canada was never mentioned, unless you assume that the rotational 5th member would be us. Then, why would America, our BFF of almost four years, consider us chumps and 2nd class? Clearly, you never valued us as equals.
Up to yesterday, our relations were shaky, but fixable through time. Then came our proposal to NE America. Once again, this was our fault, no denying it. We shouldn't have put up the proposal. And we took our steps to fix the problem. Rylde booted out the defective drone rogue individual, and commanded all our remaining congressmen to shoot down the proposal. Crisis averted, right?
Not surprisingly, due to the early overwhelming support the NE had, America quickly countered with its own NE proposal, just in case. All understandable, and I don't blame them for that. It's eRepublik 101 to match NEs that could pass. But here's the problem: America kept pushing the proposal even after Rylde posted the explanation for the NE. Americans might not trust Rylde, and it's understandable, but when Canada's proposal quickly got a slew of NO votes, it was clear he meant what he said and was doing the best he could to fix the problem.
Naturally, any reasonable nation would try to amend things peacefully. We made our apologies, and we solved the problem. Simple. But instead of Evry accepting our mistake and letting bygones be bygones, the American President decides to keep pushing the proposal, gaining even more support in Congress, ultimately resulting in a successful war. What the hell?!
Ok, maybe they couldn't get Congress together and vote down the proposal in time. After all, America had gotten a few NO votes in the final hour, and America's final tally was a barely-passing 34-17 in favor, so one slothful congressman could have been to blame. Indeed, if America had come up with this explanation, I would have been the first to forgive them. Mistakes happen. Get a quick peace deal, status quo, everyone's happy.
But again, America decides to push the issue further. Clearing out their MPPs with Terra and EDEN (this is important), they take the opportunity to start an MPP with Spain! Now, it becomes clear what America has decided to do. They've used a rogue Canadian congressman (bribed?) to wipe away their MPPs, pin the fault on Canada, and use it as an excuse to say "Gee, we can't trust Canada or Terra! Let's run to Spain for comfort and tomatoes!" This was an excuse to switch sides and everyone knows it.
And remember, don't blame all of America for this. Many good men and women stationed there have been loyal to Terra, and we salute them for it. That is why it sickens me to see a destructive American government ruin years of progress for its nation. How can you be the representation for your people when almost half of your nation wants you out of power?
Besides, if there was any benefit to conquering the Maple Leaf, I would at least give you credit for being cunning enough to get what your nation desires. But what the hell does Canada give you? America already has 100/100 bonuses, and attacking Canada does nothing more than give you nine more regions that will revolt at any time. It gives you no bonuses, it gives you no new borders, it doesn't even give the right to say "we beat a stronger nation, now shower us with prestige", because we're not! Face it America, you attacked a weaker nation because of spite and anger that we exposed your corrupt government's fiendish ways. Deal with it.
I encourage, I implore you, Americans. Let your eyes see the light and understand that your government wants nothing more than to backstab all of its allies and pin the blame on its little brother. And you can stop it before it's too late! Either leave the country, or get your leader out. Capiche?
Plus, we have fresh maple syrup!
Until next time, take care!
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Fortune favours the Bold!!!
Fortune favors the drunk! x2
Fortune favours the Bold!!! x3
Hail Brolliance
Hail RR
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no to tomatoes!
yes to syrup )
V+S
Excellent!!!
V+S and shouted.
o7
From time to time change is a need, otherwise this game would be so boring... For eUSA maybe it is easier to break all relations at the time attacking you, sending a clear message to everybody: we are 100% with the new alliance, no regret, no fall back.
We can still hold off the americans with allies
"Hold your votes! We are to vote No in the end, but for now I encourage a few people to vote yes to trick USA. Also, yes, I'll have to resign from speaker position and give my role to Rolo Tahmasee, since he was my deputy. So for as long as Leo is gone, Rolo is our current speaker." - Code -Y and lets not forget the vote quickly went 10-1 in favour of NE America.
This was a perfect set up by Rylde, And America would hardly include you in CTRL when you have a loud mouth drunk as a CP
Fortune favours the Bold!!! x4
And all this could have been cleared if Rylde mentioned the US congress man behind all this...his moral silence is quite deafening considering how he has shouted his mouth off about everything else.
Sooner you impeach/elect Snow the sooner you get a CP who would be respected by other nations. And with France about to be wiped by Polands NE you'll lose that support, and no doubt the UK will push on Germany too...interesting times \o/
Fortune favours the Bold!!! x5
LOL Dr Hugh Jardon. Snow's politics are idiotic. He leads a party against forums and IRC. His congressmen are rogue and will post anything without debate.
Long live the Canadian Dictatorship!
And Ryldes buys votes then goes to war at Pro-ONE times because he is drunk. Is a laughing stock outside of Canada and has turned your closet ally into an enemy. Shall we emntion funding of MU's and not having control over his own MU also considering it was one of them that kick started the war?
Dr Hugh Jardon write your own article. You have had more to say then Shoi12. The problem with your theories is it gains Canada nothing and the US admins gets all they wanted and were planning for weeks. What was our motivation? A war we could not possibly win? A few pieces of patriot gold and no country with which to spend it?
Now you see what it's like to be outnumbered by a superior force, go USA. Goodbye Canada, can't say I'm sorry to see you go.
What was your motivation in attacking the UK at a pro-ONE time because Rylde was drunk? What was your motivation in scampering from a war with Poland after two days and no longer helping your ally France...allies who you apparently are willing to get wiped for? This was Ryldes plan, America loses her MPP's and yes i have written an atricle about America being set up
Sorry to see all this
Dr Hugh sounds like he is suffering from an illness of extreme butt hurt 🙁
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@IronToader "LOL Dr Hugh Jardon. Snow's politics are idiotic. He leads a party against forums and IRC. His congressmen are rogue and will post anything without debate."
I have and will continue to debate you on anything you post IronToader. That you always met opposing points of view with exponential hostility screams of a guilty insecurity of office. You are too easily overwhelmed.
I see Dr hugh is here attempting to troll and failing at it. Seriously dude, give it up. Trollings just not your thing. Go back to Junior and leave the adults to make decisions. After all, the eUK is in this game like fleas. They go wherever they can spread, frequently are purged and reintroduced by strays from other nations. eUK would be permawiped if it were not for Poland/ONE. Soon as Poland/Spain stop their support, Junior disappears.
Great article, had no idea you were an american, goes to show that there really isn't much difference between the two nations, just some crazy line on a map. Seems to me like someone was trying to start a war to whip up some patriotic frenzy and hide their own screw ups. By tomorrow there will be a new list of reasons why eCanada is to blame and how anyone helping eCanada is a traitor and smokes maple syrup, or some other equally ridiculous accusations.
Don't forget the poutine and beaver tails.
this war blow"s and our CP is in fact an embarasment.
He come's from a political party that says they are all about war. While in fact they are a party that sucks up to their leader because he spends more money on this game in a month then I spend on rent. Get real, Rylde is nothing more then the rich kid we all knew growing up who only had friends because people wanted to play with his expensive toys.
@IronToader "LOL Dr Hugh Jardon. Snow's politics are idiotic. He leads a party against forums and IRC. His congressmen are rogue and will post anything without debate."
Most people have lives outside the game dumba$$. There are communication methods in-game, although it used to be better. Who needs forums or IRC when the shoutbox, messaging system, and media module work perfectly fine? And in the same place! All the forums are is a place for the mega-fgt role-players to make all these laws ->
non-binding in game. They're COMPLETELY USELESS!
Sigh...there are PMs for a reason...
Don't rant in the comments, because (almost) all of you are better than that.
Sigh...there are PMs for a reason...
Don't rant in the comments, because (almost) all of you are better than that. x2
But shoi12 remember...(almost) is a bigger proportion than you think... *It's over 9000!!!!*
Shoi, Did I mention I love your articles? Also, I had no idea you were a fellow RL American living in eCanada!
What, 9000!? There's no way that can be right!