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I’d like to start off by thanking Brian Boru for providing a clear and well written critique. I hope that I can answer his questions with brevity and tact.

Logistics:

Mr. Boru is correct in his summation that I am culpable for any lack of logistical success during my tenure as Co-MoD. Although weapons and MT distribution were only slightly lower during this term in comparison to the numbers of battles fought during this term vice the last (any citizen can do the math by researching the donations lists from the various DoD orgs) the fact remains that some people feel they were let down.

Solution:

The solution is simple yet the reality is convoluted. Although I do support a smaller government we require more personnel to assist in weapons distribution and company management. The easiest way to do this is to re-involve the Commanding Officer’s in the distribution / management process as well as increase the number of people making weapons for the state.

The convolution stems from having enough players willing to take on that responsibility as well as enough trusted agents. We are a (rightfully) suspicious people following our numerous internal betrayals. The dyed in the wool partisan ways of many of our people prevent teamwork, especially during time of election.


The Economy Via Teamwork and Retention

I still feel that contacting local business owners and having the form a consortium of logic is the best way to instill equilibrium to our economy. I do understand that this has been tried before. It is no secret that many things successful in other countries have been tried in eIreland and have failed. I feel that the reason they do not succeed is often based on our small population and number of disinterested two-clickers. Sadly, there may be a total of one hundred active and vocal citizens and a fraction of them are willing to step forward and help.

In regards to retention and recruitment the only way to increase both is to provide incentives for people to join our country. This is accomplished by providing them a place to fight. Bringing back wargames to eIreland is paramount. It must be done.

Gaining new citizens in this country is hard. We are PTO-gun shy and must be willing to allow other kids onto our playground. It is a hard line to walk when one desires to increase security by having a tough immigration policy while still wishing to increase population. We must be willing to band together and accept new citizens.

In closing

I resent but respect Brian’s belief that I have fallen into ‘old eIrish politics’. I do not believe that everything is fine. I do however believe that things have improved following the disastrous start of Nogin’s term where once again we were sabotaged from inside by indigenous enemies.

At the beginning of this month we were hemorrhaging money and companies. Nogin and her staff brought that bleeding under control, applied first aid and stabilized the patient. The time of recovery is under way.

It is not the time to rip off the dressings because we do not like the way they were applied. This would only shock the patient and cause them to crash and flatline.

Brian described my most recent article as counterattack. This may be accurate in definition, but Brian should remember that a counterattack is in response to an initial attack by hostile forces.

eIreland can be assured that if attacked I shall fight back. I’m not one to surrender, and neither are the people of eIreland.

Lastly, in response to Brian’s closing statement:

“Reinventing wheels isn't necessary, but having a full set of them, and actually using them, is.”

I say, “Brother, you are right on the mark.”

Thanks Brian, I've always appreciated your intellect even if I have not always agreed.


Respectfully,

-Donovan Thomas
Candidate for Country President