Convergence
Day 1,721, 16:00
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Civil Anarchy
~I’ve always had a soft spot for this kind of music
Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. - President John F. Kennedy.
Last night’s election was one of the closest that we’ve seen in quite some time. Out of almost 3200 votes, only a 41 vote margin existed in between myself and Glove. The last few hours of the election brought hope, pushing the margin as close as 26, but it simply wasn’t enough to turn the tides in the end. I have to say, I’ve never gone back and forth between elation and despair quite so many times in one day. The feeling of seeing so many people supporting me, through articles, shouts, IRC, or just a simple private message of confidence is indescribable. The amount of dedication, enthusiasm, and sheer force of will that these people exhibited was overwhelming, and I truly cannot thank those who gave their sweat and blood towards the ideals that I stand for. Always remember that you have my thanks, and I will always be there to help you in return. I’m only a message away. Yet before we return to our normal lives, back to our companies, our parties, and our MUs, I still have one request that I have to make to you. And sadly, that request involves sacrifice.
In addition to the happiness I felt seeing my friends and allies show their support for my campaign, one could not help but taking notice of the horrendous tactics used in the last elections. I have never been so disgusted and filled with contempt at the practices used by the opposing camp to win this election. From photoshopping messages of me with the Polish President, to accusations of being the Serbian controlled President, to last minute mass mailing accusing me of creating Multis to try and win the election, I can state emphatically that I truly hope we will never see an election with these tactics again. I don’t believe, personally, that these actions were perpetuated by Glove himself, but rather, by a group of individuals who were, by association, aligned with him. Nevertheless, while I am unsure we can truly state that we’ve had clean elections in the past, I hope we can avoid these moves in the future, lest we allow our political process to fall in a state of disrepute and chaos, wherein accusations of false planks and doctored stances stake the main stage in choosing a candidate.
I know for a fact that many who saw these practices have spoken out against them, and some have professed intentions to take the stance of some others previously in the month, refusing to fight for the USA, refusing to participate politically, and refusing to even remain in the country. I can understand why people feel that way, and why they feel justified in taking that stance, but I have to ask those people to hear me out.
One of the main election issues was the idea of an eUS Civil War. The divide between the community that’s been created over the last few months. While I wouldn’t go as far as calling it a war, we can all see that it exists, and we can all see that it’s simply going to be perpetuated by an us vs. them mentality. Choosing to sit out of country affairs just because your candidate lost is not the American thing to do. We can sit here all day looking at the past five days with disdain, with accusations, and with contempt. Yet it won’t change anything, and in the end, it’s only going to hurt us as a country.
In one of my previous articles, I told you that I honor my word above all else, and that I have no trouble sacrificing myself for the greater good of the country.
There’s always been a moral side to me in this game, one that I kept dear through these years. I don’t like lying, I don’t like deceit. The past few days have shown a lot of that. A ton of wrong decisions and wrong moves, by people on both sides. I’m tired of it all, tired of the wrong choices being made, tired of the wrong things being done. Above all else, I have an opportunity. I have the chance to make the right choice when no one would fault me for picking the wrong one. I could not continue playing this game if my candidacy was used as a casus belli for the continued division of the community that has kept me here for years. If there’s one thing that I can do with this campaign, one thing I can do to make a loss into a victory, then I can ask you for Convergence. To put aside the partisanship for now, to bury the past, and to move forward in our eLives. Stay with your Military Units, continue fighting for the country, and work with the current Administration, not against it. If I’m asked to serve, then I will serve. It’s always better to work towards something positive than sit on the sidelines and criticize those who try.
We all have a role to play in this life, and this eLife. Sometimes, you just end up playing an unexpected one.
Always do the right thing.
Will you?
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Wise words, and an excellent race, I'm sure your next run will end in landslide victory.
"If you ain't first you're last"
~Ricky Bobby
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and proof you were a great candidate for PoTUS
And still are.
I agree. You had and still have all my support Civil. And just because you lost this election doesnt mean we start tearing it down. This is how democracy works. Its time to do whats right and move on. Its time to bring this country back to honor and something we can be proud of.
God Bless
It was an honor serving as your Campaign Manager Comrade.
HAIL Marxism!
And now the wheel spins again. Wonder who the govt. will run over this time?
Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.
Josip Broz - TITO !
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josip_Broz_Tito
"The future will come by itself, progress will not."
Civil Anarchy : Respect o7
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A lot of respect from GG. You got heart, you ran a great campaign. Good luck in your future
Great article, as always
Cry me a river....................................
You might fool them, but deep inside this is your crying loosing speech. Just shut up and try again, right now your dwelling on your defeat. Want me to hold your hand as say it will be ok?
@Icetek
Sounds like your the one crying a river with all that hate.
@Beach
Yes im crying for his sake to realize this is a game.
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Here you Civil, go buy more votes for your future articles.
@Icetech
If it is just a game which i'm sure we all know this as fact. I ask again what is with all the hate. Why say things like that when its just a game.
@Icetek
Jealousy wont get you far
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Nice article CA, pretty professional concession speech really. Hope all is well with you, and congrats for making it this far, not an easy task.
@Norbengo
Ouch. Yes jealousy is a m0t3r f@kr. But nothing to hate on. He dint even win
Great article CA.
@Icetek
I'm just trying to explain that you need to get your feet out of your mouth because you have no leg to stand on. Insulting me only makes you look ignorant and immature. Congradulations
Great article and laudable sentiment!
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@Icetek
Lol Point proven.
God Bless
"You have no leg to stand on if you have your foot in your mouth."
- BeachBunny
@Beach
Glad i got your looking straight. Go get them Peace-Warrior. Maybe one day you will stand up for something.
God Bless
@Icetek
If you are going to abandon a country, your party and your MU can you change your #&$%en avatar? It's insulting that you still wear that yet you do nothing but sit a couple thousand miles away complaining about the current American citizens trying to make our country a better place
I was rooting for you from eGermany, my friend. Unfortunate to hear about such a dirty race. But you are right, it is best to move on. Forward on to victory, comrade. Great article, great campaign, and you will soon be a great President.
Remember: "Hasta la victoria siempre!"
Icetech, more hateful than RGR when someone doesn't agree with him. Relax, play the game and quit getting into arguments where you have to resort to name calling. It just makes you look like you have no idea what you're talking about.
@CA and noble sentiments. Better luck next time.
@BeachBunny - If you have no leg to stand on, how would you have feet to put in your mouth? I mean, feet are attached to legs. No legs, no feet. Maybe there are some people whose feet are attached to their hips. in that case it would be WAY HARD to put your feet in your mouth, so maybe...aww hell, I'm so confused now
Lol
I think he only complains about CA.
He beat you out of a BH medal or something?
Awesome article CA, I believe you have turned my opinion of you.
Icetek: Jaysus do you ever stfu?
o7 CA it was a great election for all of us
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Icetek is a inbreed misfit
Yeah Icetek is a clown
I don't get why he keeps coming back
Hail Civil Anarchy.
didnt read no summary
This issue with crafted messages between me and CA was so embarrassing...
o7
Keep it up Civil
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Now that the election is over and you are looking for people to work with the current Administration, what kind of example will we be seeing you set in our current war with Canada? Will you help us move towards peace by encouraging those who fight on the battlefield to fight in such a way as to get Canada's regions under the appropriate ownership per whatever peace agreement is in the works, by shouts and messaging, or will you remain silent while USA MUs continue to fight against Canada?
What in the world are you talking about Bruce.
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Good speach civil, it's a pretty mature attitude to convey such a strong message. I wish you luck in the future.