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Throwing my Gavel into the Ring - Stone for Congress in Virginia

4 Day 393, 10:27 Published in USA USA

I had not thought I would run for Congress this election, or any time in the near future. But the combination of the total FUBAR of a war in France, poor leadership from our government, and a major party finally coming out against the war, I now

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The Economics of the French Counterattack

4 Day 390, 17:02 Published in USA USA

A little economic analysis of the war:


In France, Q1 weapons go for about 40 FRF. Q5s go for 245 FRF.

A Level 4 skilled worker can earn 13 FRF per day.


In the USA, Q1 weapons are selling for 17 USD, Q5s for 136.

A level 4 worker

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Americans of French Ancestry, and lessons from Occupied Isreal

8 Day 387, 16:54 Published in USA USA

In his recent article suggesting ways we should accept new citizens from France, Jamie McBride makes some calm and rational points on how we can mitigate the downside of our eventual occupation of South-Central France. I do not question Jamie's

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Is war really good for the economy?

3 Day 386, 17:10 Published in USA USA

Let's start with a 30,000 foot level overview of how eRep's economy works.

There are a large number of laborer/consumers, and a relatively small number of enterprises. Each day, a laborer may exchange his "work" (which if not used has no value)

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The Future of the Franco-American States

14 Day 384, 11:02 Published in USA USA

While I strongly oppose this war, the reality is that France will fall long before the war fever subsides. It is currently being defended effectively only on the British front, and that probably has more to do with the UK's comparatively feeble

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