Where Do We Go From Here?

Day 863, 14:33 • Published in USA USA • by Joe Newton

Background Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qSQIZUi90Y

America,

It is done.

Congress has voted, and the final tally on leaving EDEN is 37-15.
Let the debate over whether it's best to leave end. (or at least become less intense)
The deed is done, and we need to figure out where to go from here.



The way I see it, we have 4 options that should each be probed.

1. Brolliance

Perhaps the most hyped solution, and certainly the most obvious. Many want to expand the alliance that already has the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland and Japan. It's worth noting that because Ireland is a trial member, the UK and PHEONIX is making growling noises, which in my mind validates how much of a true alliance the Bros have become. Perhaps the strongest part of the brolliance is treating each nation as a Bro, which is a spirit that has been maintained for months now. The brolliance is essentially a close knit brotherhood of nations with an informal nature that has proved to be valuable.

2. Sol

The less thought of option. We have worked with the alliance before, with pretty spectacular results. When they are on board, they pack a punch. If we joined, we would easily be the strongest member of Sol. That would be a blessing and a curse. We would have to treat everyone equally, even though not all of them could bring the same earth shaking power. A pro is the proven leadership and talent of the nations. They have expressed interest in us joining. A major pitfall is down the road however, if we were to join. Sol is defensive. Many of us are willing to go to war over lulz. This could be a major problem.

3. An Entirely New Alliance

This could have several advantages. We would get to build it up, taking the best of the broalliance and ATLANTIS, with a new awesome name I thought up and suggested to Woxan. BAMF. Seriously. That would rid us of the bad Alliance names around today. Honestly, no offense to EDEN or PHOENIX, but really guys? ATLANTIS wasn't that great of a name. Everyone hated the name Fortis. But BAMF. It describes the members right away, and puts the alliance in the top just by the name. Imagine BAMF vs PHOENIX. Who do you think would win? End name rant.

4. Harrison Richardson Neutrality

My personal favorite, that I feel needs more explanation. Most people think we'd try to be like Switzerland IRL. But that simply is not it. This neutrality means helping our allies when they need it, but simply not being in an alliance. This will help us bring neutral states closer to EDEN-types because they will see us as a more neutral nation, and may negotiate with us easier than with say, Poland. Neutrality allows us to help our friends with no strings attached, and with the freedom to do it. In other words, we will help our allies because we love them, not because we are obligated to.

But of course, we need to not rush into anything. We should consider every option.

-Newton

"No man is justified in doing evil on the grounds of expediency. "-Teddy Roosevelt