This is what I want you to do
Jacobi
Heya all.
Busy busy time for us in the federal government, getting all organized in the new year but I would like to take this time to thank all Canadians for the trust and faith they've placed in my government...there are some exciting things that we are to be looking for, perhaps even things that will make the election past look tame in comparison.
To supporters of Derek Harlan😛
As you might know, Derek and I agreed the night of the election that we would bring whomever lost into the government as it appeared to be the will of the people that both of us not have a significant mandate. To that end, Derek has been given Prime Ministerial access to command channels and the forums, and has been involved in some of the decision making processes that have been going on these last few days. Obviously, in case of ban or impeachment we have made sure that there would be a seemless transition and immediate continuity of government.
While we have a lot of preparation and organization as a team that we have to surmount, there are things that are beyond the scope of the Federal Government to enact, things where the individual is the best insurer of success. So.
This is what I want you to do.
1. Buy Savings Bonds.
The Government is pleased to announce that a Savings Program is now in effect for the month of January! For the next 20 days only, every ONE gold you donate to the Canadian Ministry of Finance will net you FORTY Canadian dollars after only two months! Repayment is guaranteed within 60 days after the donation and all proceeds will go towards Canadian military preparedness.
Gold is in extreme necessity for any government in erepublik. Please help your country and grow your savings with Canadian Savings Bonds!
Fine Print:
Exchange rate: 1 Gold = 40 Canadian
Organization: Canadian Ministry of Finance run by Sir DeLaShaunRonSmith
Repayment Guarantee: 60 days
Offer valid only until January 28
Offer only available to Canadian or allied citizens
2. Buy an organization if you haven't already.
Organizations are good. They give you an extra vote for your newspaper and an extra subscriber. They also have twenty more slots with which to put your swag. It's for the latter reason that I'm asking you to shell out 5 gold to purchase your very own organization. Then, read the following article by my best friend forever, William Duncan: http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/the-art-of-ewar-1082992/1/20
The government cannot urge you enough of the necessity of having a war kit during significant battles. Not only will being prepared help YOU, but it will also help your country!
3. Join the forums, if you haven't already
The forums are good too. Not only will Immigration Canada provide you with $15 worth of weapons (to put in your kit, maybe?) just for signing up, but there is lots of information and activity there for you to get the most out of the game. http://www.ecanada.ws/forums is where you can view your Congress in action, where you can meet and interact with your fellow citizens and even join a university class to learn more about the game. Also, forum members will be pleased to know that during future critical battles, one can receive free weapons just by posting in certain threads.
I can tell you, you won't regret signing up.
4. Join the Rangers, if you haven't already.
The Rangers are awesome. Free weapons, camaraderie, free weapons, meeting new friends, free weapons, advancing faster through the game, did I mention the free weapons? Canada needs active new soldiers. Canada needs YOU.
The Ranger sign up is on the ecanada forums, so make sure to register first!
John "Jacobi" Carpenter
Comments
pertañax
Lol I like your new style.
Also, I am thinking that these savings bonds mean that we are probably going to war soon. Either that or we're using it to boost the economy. Am I correct? 😛
neat
Octavian we are not going to war. We are a friendly nation we are just boosting our economy 😉 😁
There should be a title for Jacobi as president for life!
@Nea Milosu: Lol "friendly nation", yes well I wasn't thinking of attacking the United States. I was looking more to be taking what is left of PEACE in Europe and Asia. Our economy would do great with a few extra territories...
It's a very good return on investment, the savings bonds.
LOL we are going to war actually. I didn't read it too carefully the first time and missed the: "and all proceeds will go towards Canadian military preparedness."
Viva the eCanadian empire. 🙂
Good article Jacobi.
Can you link Immigration in the relevant paragraph, so that citizens now that they have to contact that organisation to get the bursary? (im pretty sure thats how it works.)
OK I bought an org. Fill er up please.
Actually JB, we review the members list every day, sort it by date registered, and then just donate from there. No effort from citizens required :3
Will do Mr. Prime Minister 🙂.
Actually I've already done all of it but buy savings bonds...
oh ok. Jacobi is wayyy ahead of me guys 😛
I just joined the forums, and I'm wondering how to go about purchasing bonds.
All you have to do to purchase bonds is donate gold to the Canadian Ministry of Finance (http://www.erepublik.com/en/organization/1393239) and we the government will do the rest to ensure you receive your 40CAD per gold when the Bond matures.
I would like to say 2 things, our economy is (sorry, has) plummetted because of an outflow of Gold and you are telling people to get rid of even more gold? I'm thoroughly confused where you priorities are Jako... Who the hell advises you....
Damn, 100% return after only 2 months?
I don't know if you can get a better deal than that in eRepublik.
I know how to donate; does an e-mail to the Canadian Ministry of Finance explaining the reason for the donation make it a binding agreement?
your "bro",
JBB
William Duncan is your BFF?
D'aww.
Other reasons for having an org:
1. You can give gifts to yourself.
2. You can own companies and work too.
2a. You can even work for yourself (your org's company) and fire yourself as required.
@gofarman I'm asking for a one time outlay of 5 gold. Nothing more for the rest of the game 😛
That's less than 3 days of the most efficient lana.
@ Jon Barack Bluejacket
Canadian Law makes it binding. The Bond Program is a Congressional program run by the Executive.
I've been trying to figure out what to do with the 5 gold I have sitting around. Thanks for the org idea/directive. 🙂 Herpesus Legions is now born.
There is no way I will buy bonds. You are asking us to give you cash in one currency (gold) and pay us back in another (CAD). If the exchange rate tanks we get screwed.
1) You complain about Lana yet do the same thing (and it doesn't matter that you are only asking for 3 days worth, it is still 3 days worth)
2) At around the same time you are going to pay us back, the new module will be out or close to it so the CAD may be dumped so people can buy gold to acquire the new companies.
You have placed the currency risk on us. If you want gold, pay me back in gold at the same rate of return and I will consider it.
Way back when i first started playing i applied to the Rangers 1 month into the game. I messaged three individuals asking for information on where and how to apply, got two referrals to message someone else, that someone else never returned my messages blah blah blah,
LONG STORY SHORT i was ignored.
Just wanted to ask you to please make it easier for new young Canadian to find the correct links, or to message the right people to apply.
Make Ad's if you have to, Anything that will paint a clear picture for noobs - literally tell us "hey dumbass Go to this link, and click here, sign up here and message this person" if you have to! Would be great to have All Canadian set up in some form of organized Militia.
But I like the idea of preparing the economy for upcoming high scale battles.
@Tokerr: judging by your age that was 4 months ago. In 4 months the Rangers have expanded well past their original intent. Not only do we provide the weapons and training for new players interested in life as a professional soldier but the camaraderie and CAF culture is second to none for those fighting for this great nation.
The place to apply has never changed. It has always been stickied in the New Citizen forum called "CAF Rangers Application Thread / Formulaire de candidature pour les Rangers"
To those interested in becoming involved please don't hesitate to get citizenship on the forum and get signed up.
The people that use Lana (I assume) can afford it, this message clearly isn't directed at us ancients who already have several. You sold be promoting the strength of the Canadian Dollar not finding ways to undermine it Mr President.
The way I see it, even if the exchange rate tanks, we'll be reimbursed in some way. For that reason, I have donated my 1 remaining gold.
I like the cut of your jib. Thanks for the information and direction. Ah, it's good to be eCanadian!
Gofarman
Are you suggesting that spending gold on an organization is a bad thing or are you suggesting that buying bonds is a bad things?
I am assuming that you are referring to bonds because only an idiot would suggest that owning an organization is a bad thing
1. First, you have to get mad!
Donated to CMF. No receipt, though.
I joined the Rangers and they are amazing!!
Saving up my gold for an organization now. I hadn't realized the full benefits until reading this article and the one linked.
For all new eCanadians: the CAF Rangers are a great way to become more involved in eCanada and accelerate your advancement, but a new player would be wise to explore the available options. The CC or other private militias are great alternatives, and are largely the same in function.
To all Canadians: the Victory Bonds Programm worked well for at least 2 times. If the CAD drops into the bottom less, the payback will most likely be increased. The Victory Bonds have the highest interest rate you can fin don eRepublik.
Fearless Leader Jacobi!
I will follow you anywhere! But where on the ecanada forum do I join Cthe Rangers!
mekon222
Lookinf for +8 skill in land. I pay in function of productivity. PM for more info.
How do you make a donation? I can't seem to find the answer on the erepublik wiki.
Very very neat. Like a breath of fresh air. All the best you guys in government, great article!! Grats. 😁
I should make clear that I want to buy a Savings Bond.
It's me... Stelawrat, posting from my new Org. At a cost of 5 gold, it was relatively painless, as was the donation of 1 gold to the Canadian Ministry of Finance. Good luck you guys.
Sorry mekon222 was just reading all of the comments and came to your's. 🙁
If you click the link to the Canadian Ministry of Finance in the article or copy / paste this: http://www.erepublik.com/en/organization/1393239" target="_blank">http://www.erepublik.com/en/organization[..]3239
into your browser, then look under the Ministry's avatar and you will see 3 options, including Donate. Just click on that. Good luck! 🙂
Aww.
All bonds are sold out within 4 days.
I was going to donate 7 more Gold, but I was 5 hours too late and the organization closed down.