Interview with the President of eIreland: Bhane
crosoldier2013
Hi eWorld,
we bring you a short interview with president of eIreland.
For starters, can you introduce us and tell a little about yourself in RL ?
My RL Irish heritage made me choose eIreland as my homeland, but I am from Ohio in the real world. I have 2 Bachelors degrees (financial analysis, and financial planning), and a Masters degree in financial economics. I'm an Irish beanpole, I am super pale, 6' 2", and 125lbs.
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You play eRepublik little more than four years, do you remember how you came to it ?
I think I saw someone spam it on a forum. When I came to the home page, it advertised a socioeconomic, geopolitical simulator. As an economist who follows politics, that concept really intrigued me. Unfortunately, every update has made this less economy, and even less diplomacy now. It's just military, which is actually the module I am least interested in.
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Are you sorry for the time spent in this game ?
Not at all.
This game has given me something to focus on, and escape from RL. That's what we all play games to do, I think. I'm proud of what I accomplished for eIreland, and I'm always trying to do more. I do not regret my time spent in this community, there are good people here. I'm glad to e-live among them.
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Have you ever invest RL money in the game ?
Probably too many times.
I have bought gold to achieve my setup, but I am very proud of it.
I am completely self-sufficient, my WaM clicks actually make more food/weapons than I personally use. I spend no currency on myself except to move. I sell gold for moving cost cc, just so I can honestly say this... "Every drop of cc spent on my tanks goes to my workers, or occasional purchases from eIrish RM suppliers." I'm very proud to be able to say that. People know that when they buy my tanks the IEP flows straight to eIrish salaries which means more spending on our markets, not to mention the income/VAT revenue that comes out of it all. Years ago, when I used to make profit, I still didn't keep a cent for myself. I was the biggest philanthropist in eIreland, donating tanks by the thousands, and helping the treasury pay for MPPs.
Goldbuying is a dirty word for some people, but I do not regret it. The self-sufficiency has allowed me to achieve great things here in eIreland.
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Can you describe your political career ?
From the moment I broke on to the scene my primary interest has been financial policy. I tried to spark discussion and debate on things like VAT and income rates whenever possible. My primary goal has always been to make a better game environment for the average citizens. If you make the country better for the 2-clickers, you make the country better for everyone.
I am elected to the dail on a fairly regular basis. Most CPs are happy to add me as some sort of advisor in their administrations. I'm proud to be a voice that people want to hear.
The highlight of my political career thus far has certainly been my first CP term. When I was elected, Eire was wiped with a very aggressive eUK intent on keeping it that way. We liberated some regions, and they fought back. Eventually we freed all our regions. I offered them peace, but they would have none of it. I gave them time to cool down by allowing the war to stalemate at swapping initiative a few times in North Ireland. When I offered peace again, I was rebuffed rather rudely. This left me little choice in what to do next. I marched our little nation across the eUK, and raised the Irish flag over London for the first time in the history of eRep. I left the office with London still in our possession. Our next CP found the new eUK CP to a bit more cooperative, and a white peace was signed. Happy ending.
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Are you satisfied with your mandate this month ?
I'm satisfied that I have made progress bringing new faces into positions of leadership. I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of Raven, and the work he's doing. I think I can accomplish even more in the next term. I hope to get more new faces involved, and bring back old ones.
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What is the current situation in eIreland ?
Fairly stable, actually.
We have all our native regions back again. We have a reputation for punching above our weight, and a good international standing. That makes us an unattractive target, despite our size. Any conquered regions will not likely stay occupied for long, especially given the new FF/determination dynamics.
I'm happy with our current situation. We can focus on fighting for allies to foster even more support for any defense support we may need in the future. Our community seems to be growing closer, even as a few having been trying tear us apart. People who were previously bitter enemies are working side by side, and I think I can convince more to join them.
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What are the relations of eIreland and eCroatian ?
Best Friends 4 Life!
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How do you see the current state of the eWorld ?
I was very concerned the new occupied tax was going to be the death knell of this game. I was sure every nation except the top 4-5 were doomed to permawipes. But, then this new FF/determination thing was announced and the clouds parted, the sun shone. This is a new age in eRepublik, and small nations are finally breathing some free air. I look forward to see how nations are going to relate, when occupations are so much more difficult to maintain.
I'm very hopeful about the future.
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That was it. Thank you for your time and I wish you all the best in the future.
Be well
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Comments
Marching on London was awesome.
I am proud to be a member of the team.
boated
It was a pleasure chatting with you.
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I erased my comment above as result of time out i gave to Bhane....
I screenshotted your carry-on from early this morning with Bhane. You despicable little toad.
This article or from another?..coz i am proud of both comments i gave.
And you sad sad woman learn the difference betweem shame and a mercy.
Coz me erasing this comment and not copy paste the comment again after Bhane republished his article WAS an act of mercy and benevolence....AND COZ BHANE ASKED ME FOR.
Coz i am that strong and that powerful in truth that i can do that.
I can give bhane time of peace to revalue his actions and return to the light.
For all this time none of you...none defied any of my facts with an actual facts.
All you are good for is name calling hoping you will mask your shame before God and men.
You can't win this Grainne...none of you Orcs and Orcs muppets.
You had lost before this even started.
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Nice interview 🙂
Marching on London was awesome.
I am proud to be a member of the team.
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Also crosoldier, well done, good interview, keep that up!
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good 🙂
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I was the biggest philanthropist in eIreland, donating tanks by the thousands, and helping the treasury pay for MPPs.
thats a massive whopper. Actually when I started I worked for Bhane and later again. He gace one perhaps afew tanks randomly notr even each week. Then he started dropping salary and dropping salary so I asked him to put up my salary a bit as it was really getting breadline low. I can still recall to this day him refusing and putting up some kind of financial excuse also offered to work for just more tanks: he refused. and at that time he had a s*load of factories. At that time things worked differently and because we were wiped I had to work for a brit who then paid my 150 IEP per day for about a year. gold was then 2000 IEP. Anyway "philanthropist" I disagree as is my right.
also when i worked for him again it was for a tiny salary and not much supply. he forgets to add that he is Jewish(something i figured out yesterday)
You never worked for me before the economy crashed. If you don't recall what people were able to do 2 years ago, it's understandable. you were still a very new player.
naw before i went over to the IA I worked for you. That would have been last year. you can confirm with Seanan as we discussed me staying with you. A philanthropist would have kept the salary the same. Philanthropy doesn't mean your workers work at slave wages and then you donate all of your WEPS to the government. Why didnt you just donate that 1000 WEPS even once between all of your workers. You claim to be this victimized philanthropist but all you are is a rockefeller type capitalist. Bhane not that I care but atleast do not lie about your true nature. I also have mostly capitalist values. Why would you lie about something like this?
also i worked for you when i started then there was nothing left with the economy. worked about more than a year for the brit and then returned to your factories after he was cutting salaries to much. Then worked for 8 IEP or something like that.
Nice article
As PP of the ILP... "I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of Raven, and the work he's doing" X2
He is a CP in waiting and will rank as one of the best.
Yep, I agree. The new incentives for FFs are going to make the immediate future very interesting.
my vote
I used to work for Bhane and he was pretty cool and fair then
Oh look walking dead speaks.
Cant stay dead do you?
But the waht to expect from a liar who cant honour his own word
the resurrection ritual is not completed yet
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Great interview.
I love that map with London in Irish hands! I'm swayed to voting no in the impeachment now.
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