Are you kidding me?
Cthulhu..
The War
In 1984, the world is at perpetual war among Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia, the super-states emerged from the atomic global war. "The book", The Theory and Practice of Oligarchic Collectivism, by Emmanuel Goldstein, explains that each state is so strong, it cannot be militarily defeated, even with the combined forces of two super-states — despite changing alliances. To hide such contradictions, history is re-written to explain that the (new) alliance always was so; the populaces, accustomed to doublethink, accept it. Moreover, the war, itself, is not fought in Oceanian, Eurasian, or Eastasian territory, but in a disputed zone comprehending the sea and land from Tangiers (northern Africa) to Darwin (Australia) to the Arctic. At story's start, Oceania and Eastasia are allies combating Eurasia in northern Africa.
In the event, that alliance ends, and Oceania, now allied with Eurasia, fights Eastasia, a change occurred during the Hate Week dedicated to creating patriotic fervour for the Party's perpetual war. The public are blind to the change; in mid-sentence, an orator changes the name of the enemy, from "Eurasia" to "Eastasia", without pause; when the public are enraged at noticing that the wrong flags and posters are displayed, they tear them down — thus the origin of the idiom "We've always been at war with Eastasia"; later, the Party claims to have captured Africa.
"The book" further explains that the true purpose of the unwinnable, perpetual war is to consume human labour and commodities, hence the economy of a super-state cannot support economic equality (a high standard of life) for every citizen. Goldstein also details an Oceanian strategy of attacking enemy cities with atomic-tipped rockets, before full invasion, yet dismisses it as infeasible, and contrary to the war's purpose; despite the atomic bombing of cities in the 1950s, the super-states discontinued such warfare lest it imbalance the powers. The military technology in 1984 differs little from that of the Second World War, yet bomber aeroplanes were replaced with rocket bombs, and floating fortresses convey every type of military might.
In the end, Goldstein implies that "the war" might not exist; the Oceanian populace know the external world solely via the Party's propaganda, and that the rocket bombings, ostensibly by "the enemy", might be self-inflicted (as Julia suggests), therefore, "the war" is a lie. Moreover, it might possibly be that Eurasia and Eastasia are fabrications, and that Oceania is the sole world power. In such ambiguity is the meaning of perpetual war: internal subjugation disguised as defence against foreign subjugation, the theory and practice of oligarchical collectivism. 1.
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four
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If we do not face the fact that we are at perpetual war, then how can we become the dominant force? Seriously, what the Fuck is the deal? Two days with no training war. It may even have been three. It is no wonder that eHungary is difficult to catch when we allow a lull to take place for even one day. I expect more from our leadership. As an eUS ignorant, I expect my mentors and friends to enlighten me, and I appreciate it.
-Alex
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ummm you made me just subscribe to your newspaper....
Malaysia could be attacked at any time.
Therefore - SOL training wars have been postponed so damage is not wasted in a training war.
I like the way you think. Nice persuasive stratagey, puting 1984 in there. Subbed and voted.
Or maybe eIndo is just creating propaganda to mislead the Eden nations from continuing the training war. A 24 Hr vote...that passes...followed by a waiting game, while PEACE continues to fight/train elsewhere. What happens if eIndo just doesn't attack? Will we continue to sit pat? Maybe I should just move to get some fighting in.
calm down, we were just getting ready to defend Malaysia, which is more important then TWs.
If you just absolutely have to fight now, the serbs attacked the croats again. Disobeying DoD orders is the kewlest
Like I said, I'm a noob; so, I appreciate the information regarding reason. But, my question still stands: Is there a coordinated effort to continue our military training? And there is an addendum: How else can we improve our rank, XP, and otherwise engage citizens?
the Sol games were our TWs, which ensured that if no battle was fought we had a chance to rank up. Indo has put a stop to that. So yes, there is a coordinated effort.
You have given me information, which I seek. But, you have not answered the question that is on everyone's minds, 'How do we continue to advance our citizens, so that we can be competitive with eHungary and eRussia?'
DO IT NOW: http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/dod-orders-nov-11-day-722-17-15-erep-hold-for-last-log-in-slavonia-1029104/1/20" target="_blank">http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/dod-[..]/1/20
WE ARE AT WAR WITH EAST ASIA.
WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AT WAR WITH EAST ASIA.
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/it-s-1984-in-the-eworld--966816/1/20" target="_blank">http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/it-s[..]1/20
I said the same thing in my article (shameless self-promoting?). Great minds think alike perhaps?
PEACE is showing some serious cracks. I think we will see our command wait until alot more PEACE nations pull an Italy and leave, or just cant afford the MPPs. If indo does attack Malaysia, then we may have an excellent opportunity to march into Asia. Until then, watch for organizations like Seal Team 6 to be the primary tool against the PEACE giants.
That may be the key. Is there a secure place for us to discuss our military operations? As far as I can tell, any option is open to enemy infiltration?
im sure anything i have thought up, so has PEACE.if they havent, then they are dumber then I thought. Dont worry about it
Question Authority.
subscribed.