The State of eUK Politics - Issue 01 - 08 Jun
Day 2,757, 14:58
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by Jake Lee Blakeway
“The word 'politics' is derived from the word 'poly' meaning 'many', and the word 'ticks' meaning 'blood sucking parasites'.” – Larry Hardiman
I will put my hands up and admit that I am new here. I am not a maestro of knowledge and I most certainly don’t claim to be. However being new can be an enlightening process to go through. I entered the eUK with no knowledge beforehand of the political scene. I can most certainly say I have seen a lot during this prime ministerial election, although a lot of it has boiled down to one thing – The identity of the King William The Great.
Because I am new here, I don’t have enough information to form my own solid opinion yet. King William hasn’t done anything to offend me, or make me think differently of him. I do accept however he has annoyed other people. This article isn’t about the true identity of King William however; it is about how the election went down.
Suffice to say, three days before the vote, the news feeds exploded with article, after article, after article, slamming the opposition candidate’s identity. To make matters worse, the opposition threw fuel into the fire by commenting on every single one and posting their own comebacks.
Is it me? Or does it seem like elections are no longer about politics anymore?
Not once did I come across a party trying to attract votes by suggesting ideas, or making promises. If there was one it was a small drop within a much larger pond. It was almost as if both sides had ran out of political steam and decided the best way to dispose of one another was to start slinging mud at each other like animals.
Even post-election it seems as if things are going to be a bumpy ride. With King William being the main opposition leader there doesn’t seem to be an opposition party. The only big party which isn’t supporting the current government is the 5th biggest party: The BDP USP – My party. Well not my party; the one i am currently in. And I can tell you, our party seems to be so deep in King Williams’s pocket that we just sit there doing nothing. That is one of the reasons I threw myself forward as a candidate for the Party Presidency. Someone must form a political opposition – bring politics back to the front. Let’s talk about what matters to the eUK.
I seriously doubt I will win the presidency, or for that matter even get a vote except my own. But the whole process is to just prove that we need to talk about politics. We might not all agree about what direction to go, or whether to pass a law or not, but if we all agree that we need to work for the best interests of the eUK, we can most certainly start making some progress.
If we don’t do something about this mudslinging bitchiness in elections, before you know it, we will be deciding between Joey Essex and Katie Hopkins… *shiver*
I want to end this by congratulating Fataliix and the UKRP on another victory. You must being doing something right to be elected a second time. Who knows, maybe one day we will meet at a Party Presidents luncheon or even at Congress (Highly wishful thinking there Jake on both counts).
That’s it for today. My next article will be my official manifesto launch for the BDP-USP Party Presidency. There will be cakes and free wine – If I can get past all the import taxes. Until tomorrow -
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If you want to buy me lunch I'm down for that but you can always just drop me a message if you want a better explanation of something. o/
Opposition is good. Can you imagine if people let me get away with being rubbish?
Okay, serious on.
With regards to King William, the accusations may have seemed totally insane to a newer player. Hell, they were to many of us - he hasn't been a threat in the UK in the time that I've played. Simply put, the most damning evidence against him is that he also ran for President of the USA on a second (primary) account. Regardless of what he's done in the past, we can't let him pull something like that and go without scorn.
proof? Not true at all... but hey never let the truth get in the way of a good story!
Then do what I've asked you to do about a dozen times in a single thread in the UKPP feed. Reveal all of your previous and current eRep identities in public. That way, you finally get to come across as sincere and it will answer all our questions.
Oh, wait. You won't. I've asked you a dozen times already, even going so far as to say that if you answer me this one question in public, I'll leave you alone. That really suggests you have a lot to hide...
I think we should have a special luncheon for the party leaders - call it the presidency luncheon or something like that. Tea, cakes, scones. What's not to like and enjoy?
I do think we need a serious opposition. But not a opposition in the traditional Labour/Tory way; where all they do is shout No at each others ideas. We need a opposition that is willing to admit when the government has done a good job, and suggest alternative actions where deemed possible. Sadly with King WIlliam and the current establishment in the opposition. I don't think that is possible. That is the reason I want to become PP. To use my Party's Five (I know only five) to try and create and present new laws to be voted on and debated.
I'm in, I'll supply the milk and sugar
Good article, I hope you don't lose the election and lose any future ambitions. The problem you'll encounter is Bruce Wayne, even if you write a manifesto, message every member your ideas, and you're the only one who makes any effort, you're unlikely to win. Bruce doesn't like to be in party's where he doesn't have complete control over the PP.
He did this for a year or more in a top 5 party called New Era, mainly by making multi accounts and calling everyone who apposed the person he wanted as PP a PTO'er or multi. Note he never runs for PP himself due to the risk of getting a ban for voting for himself.
Good luck, I hope you're successful and you don't get treated badly for running. Remember there are other party's out there 🙂
He already 'attacked' me when I posted on the party wall, congratulating the five congress winners. I used the statement to say that we should look at our current strategies and re-asses them.
I tried the exact same thing in New Era back in the day. I lost the election by 9 votes in the largest show up for the PP vote New Era ever had. So I left the morass that was a party led by Bruce (he used to be called Dapper) and joined Tup. It is so ever much more relaxing here. Kind of like a retirement home.
Good advice remember there are other parties who would welcome your activity
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Good article. As for lack of polices Fata was running on the same lines as his first month as President therefore there was not much he could add apart from showing he was on a winning formula. The opposition though offered nothing and was a PTO threat (proof in the article which you mention)
Confirmed for Ajay multi!
Huh?
That is possibly one of the most sensible articles and suggestions I have ever read in eRepublik. I can only guarantee you one thing on a serious note. It has been said many times before in the comments here, you do not have a chance of winning in the BDP. To be completely honest with you after reading your article and seeing your potential I am going to be completely honest and say that you would be wasted in BDP. This isn't me as a Party President saying that you should join my party, this is me as a citizen saying you should join any other top 5 party than the BDP.
Also I know I can be counted as being hypocritical, as the articles were indeed written by me 😕 (Shifty look), and I am also a member of the current government, but honestly you make clear concise points. As Sambo said there is not much to say in terms of policies, however he would answer complaints when called up on it. King Willy on the other hand, had been asked genuine critisism about his policies and cabinet and refused to answer every single one of them, instead playing the role of the victim. I look forward to reading future articles and interacting you, possibly in congress 😉
Firstly, I am very grateful for your compliments. It means alot coming from someone who has made it into the sanctuary of congress (I use sanctuary loosely, I am sure others call it hell!)
I do understand that the chances of winning in the BDP are slim. More and more people are warning me of Bruce Wayne and his army of multi's who live in the BDP to ensure that William Ross always stays on top. Despite this. I am going to still push ahead with my campaign. I know there are none multi's (i hope there is) in the BDP. I want to prove to people in the eUK that change is possible. It is something that we can achieve, and conquering the BDP would be like conquering Everest.
However in the likely event that my election campaign fails then I would potentially and most likely move party. I am not exactly sure where yet. But I have a few options. I have noticed that alot of congress people seem to be impressed with what I do, and trying not to sound like a braggart, I am sure I will have some options.
I am sure that Fata has done a brilliant job. Woldy doesn't strike me as malicious type and I am sure that the current system works well. Someone has to hold these people accountable however and since we don't have a solid opposition anymore, I somehow feel that it is my responsibility to try and lead a constructive opposition. Let's get one thing clear however. I would never run a destructive government, where I say that everything the government is doing in shit like some people would and have done.
So yeah, hopefully we will meet in congress. One day I will get there 🙂
Haha, there is a reason it's called mongress lets just put it that way 😉. Don't forget I was new not too long ago myself, I know how it is starting out.
I see what you mean, and I wish you the best of luck in this respect my friend, literally, it is easier to conquer Everest than win in the BDP xD. Best of luck my friend, and I am rooting for you.
Well this here is an area in which I am obviously biased haha. I do quite like recruiting new, competent people like yourself 😉 It's not bragging to be honest my friend, it's being confident in your ability which is apparent.
It is true we need someone to hold the government to account, this is coming from a member of government as well, and I for one welcome criticism and suggestion on how best to act. Get involved with your congress men, have a look what is going on and work onwards from there.
One day I will see you there across the hall haha.
Very good article.
Enjoyed emencely
Noice.
Excellent article. Welcome to eUK politics 🙂
As others have mentioned, Fataliix didn't need much of a manifesto as he was running for his second term. Therefore his record in his first term was considered more important than new policies.
There was little opposition to Fataliix and his plans because his record was good. As you mentioned, it's counter-productive to come up with a set of opposition policies just for the sake of it, when you're broadly happy with the current government.
Finally the whole King Willy thing was an unusual situation (although not as unusual as you might think), in that he is a highly controversial figure with a shady, secretive past and almost certainly didgy intentions for the future. So that turned this election into a simple good guy vs bad guy fight. Hence all the mud-slinging.
PS I agree with Aaron - you're wasted in BDP. Good luck in your bid to become their PP - if you succeed you'll have huge scope to improve things. If it doesn't work out for you, move somewhere where you'll be more appreciated.
Another 2 weeks old multi! I wonder if he will be lynched like others are !
good luck
I love how you instantly pull the multi card. You are already scrapping the bottom of the barrel and the race has only just begun.
Look I will be honest. I don't know why you have this hostility against me, and why you seem to have a need to support a PP who has ran virtually unopposed for months. When I joined the BDP, within almost hours, I had a slew of messages telling me that you were a bad person, and that I should leave the BDP. Not William Ross, you!
I however was willing to forget that. I had never seen you myself and so I believed you deserved the benefit of the doubt. However the first second I attempted to interact with the party in a meaningful way, even when just to congratulate people, I was met with open hostility from you.
I had the respect to give you a unbiased chance to have a working relationship with you, instead you just went on a aggressive path which only helps highlight who you really are. I would however ask that you try and treat me with the respect that i give you. I don't accuse you of being a multi, even though i have reason to believe that you have a whole host of them and that they are all infact placed within the BDP to help solidify your friends; King Williams, chances of winning a election. I am better than that. I have no proof. No evidence. So I won't stoop to that level.
Who do you even think I am a multi of anyway?
Dapper, grow up.
Let's dig a hole a drop politics into it, walk away and get so drunk that when we sober up we can't remember where we left it. Then let's all go back to the pub until we can't recall our log in details!
Horice 😉
Excellent article. You made an excellent first step by enrolling in the NHS, and fairly soon there will be a new eBrit University (our mentorship programme) curriculum. I hope when we launch it you will be one of our first new students!
Meanwhile there are plenty of opportunities to learn more, starting with picking the brains of those who have been here for some time. Heck, I've been here for some time, and I'm still picking their brains!
Good article.