Dire times
Callumh123
Welcome eAustralia, it has been a while since I have written to you. As you can most likely imagine, there is quite a lot of work involved in university. It has been what's kept me from writing a long winding article. Today I hope to break this trend, momentarily anyway.
5 days from now the Country President elections will be held, as they are each month. eAustralia has generally been rich in political leaders if anything else. As varied as Patti to sir_c0nstant and so forth, we have had strong leaders with clear visions for the nation. No matter which side of the divide.
In this upcoming election we currently have two choices: pr3zzy and blackwood. Pr3zzy has been banned previously on another account for multing and is currently operating a second account, unless you of course buy the fact that his 'friend' is operating it. He can be deceitful (admittedly, so have most others) and acted as an attack dog, and is enthusiastic about getting to the top, no matter what.
blackwood is silent and uninspiring. Worst than that his intentions are less clear than pr3zzy. He was elected Country President in November last year, a nothing term of sought. A trend that developed throughout last year with other Country Presidents.
Neither of these candidates you would say is fit for office, at least at this present time.
It is disappointing as an onlooker to see eAustralia so bereft of decent political talent. The tried and tested such as myself, Infowar and Saiwun to name a few should not need to be stepping forward only due to the lack of talent.
And let us be honest for at least a brief time and say that would be the only reason we would be running. It was the main reason I ran last time, it is the reason why Infowar was running this election (by the way his endorsement of blackwood because the Varnish like him is deplorable at best).
Rusty D has been an admirable servant in the position recently, the only real new leader of the nation. And he has been driven out, for what I would presume is sinister peddling by the ambitious, but lacking the talent.
It is tough to provide a reasonable answer on what to do in such adversity. Is it just the case that as a nation we are simply lacking a new batch of decent leaders?
Or is it more a product of the eAustralian culture, that ad hominem attacks are preferred over honest discourse?
Back a few years ago people would go out of their way to attempt character assassinations against political enemies. This is undeniable, but this mostly emanated because of a difference in opinion that then stemmed into a dislike of the person.
It appears in today's society this is reversed and players are going out of their way to attack someone's point of view even if they agree, because it is politically pertinent.
It's time more players stood up for public positions to take control from the current political establishment. Though this is unlikely because of how indifferent society is, unless someone is making enough bark to force us to cry out in outrage (these people will generally not have a good understanding of the situation).
So whoever happens to be reading this, and has aspirations about taking the next step. Don't do it in the dark, work hard and get yourself elected. It is how all the greats did it.
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Again, My old account is not banned.
And let me ask all you people that say 'oh yeah, it's always the friend' something, who else would I give it too? Some random hobo on the street? Yo man have this account in a shame you can't acces because you don't have a laptop.
Obviously it is suspicious, but I don't really see any way to prove it too you, so why bother trying more?
The account was banned for the reason outlined and no longer exists. My problem with the other account is the fact it is being used by someone that is not Hugh.
The account still exists through a direct link,
http://www.erepublik.com/en/citizen/profile/7647531
although it is dead, which btw I just realised, if I was a sinister multi'er why wouldn't I be using that one as well?
Just in case people don't know if it was banned for Multi's it would have a little red box on it where it says 'dead' that would say 'permanently banned'.
It was temp suspended for 3 days for Multi's after which I have never created another Multi nor used one for an extended period.
Ok... Well it only illegal to sell your account I believe... Which he didn't so technically your problem is unfounded...
Oh nvm, I forgot I cant access the FB anymore lol
Because it would be far too blatant. Technically speaking, operating two accounts amounts to the same as multing. There was a high profile example in Greece a few years back when a guy gave someone of importance their account and that person was banned for selling the account.
So I assume the same precedent would be met.
I don't get it... Was the account sold or not?
Admins don't differentiate.
Gee.. I recollect when the account was admitted being used by you. You even told someone that you were thinking about running for CP (You being Hugh Jardon).. You know when no one knew that the account had been stripped and given away.. You were prancing around pretending that you were Hugh. You told JT that you were thinking of running for CP himself remember?? 🙂 The only reason you stopped, was because too many people found out and started talking including your bumchum JackTrout, How do I know all this? Because JT told me at the time, and he was genuinely worried because you were seriously considering running for CP with Hugh Jardon's account.,... 🙂
Here we got a low-life scum bag who was considering running for CP with someone elses account. Because he knew that he couldn't get into the CP role with his own merits. You're as dirty as they come...
And Nice try saying that it's your friend's account, you are still using that account don't worry 🙂 Funny how it always logs on right after you log off, and comments on articles right after you do a lot of the times. It stinks to high heaven... And you stink of corruption, lies and deceit.
Please show me some of these places it has commented right after me, and also I know it doesn't log on straight after I log off, because I happen to know it is always online using the eRep script so thats just total made up nonsense.
About me. 'Running for CP' (what was 3 terms ago?), I (me, pr3zzyy) was going to run, I did at one stage make a joke with JT and a few other people that I should just use the Huh account (this was within a week of being given it), which I followed up rather quickly saying it was a joke. How that was taken by JT is nothing I can control, and back then you actually seemed like a nice trustworthy person (my how things change), so that may be why he said something to you.
I also around the same time (seriously) suggested that I should just email RL Hugh and ask him to return and make a CP run, as the current political scene was severely messed up. Some confusion could of come if they mixed up the two messages and thought I was seriously going to as Hugh myself. (It was within 24 hours of the latter of these two messages that i handed over the account to my friend)
The only reason I stopped my CP run (as pr3zzyy, this was (if you actually check your info) the only account that was used to gather support for a CP run, so i don't know how 'serious' you think I was about using the other account as it never actually tried to gain support), was because Rusty returned and we finally had a competent CP candidate.
''I did at one stage make a joke with JT and a few other people that I should just use the Huh account (this was within a week of being given it), ''
You were seriously thinking about it. I know this for a fact because JT was very concerned, and he stated clearly that you were not joking. I believe you are lying.. You have been discredited my friend, sorry..
Please provide proof of this then, as it is not true.
Proof is a credible witness. I told J Seemore at the time. You know you did it.
HT84CP \o/
Run properly then you bum.
I have no platform or anything, do I just run and work all that shit out later?
That appears to be the recent trend anyway. If you want the KH support you need to get off your ass xx.
Though choosing a candidate is Ilene's job.
I'm home and in the party, I am waiting for you ya lazy bastard to nominate me ...., do it quickly, it might need to be done by day change .....
If you fail at this Aus will be lost forever, Plato will eternally wipe Aus and it will all be your fault ....
Henry, if you put your CS application in I'll approve it myself in 2 minutes flat (if Lany doesn't beat me to it) and have you endorsed as soon as the pompous lazy-arse with access to the buttons can bring himself to do it. 🙂
Seems like too much of chore....
His fat fingers get stuck on too many keys, it might not happen :/
You sound surprisingly unsure of yourself...
Come on Henry, Australia is waiting and I know you will have many people lining up to do the hard yards for you. The throne is still here with your name on it.
Henry run for CP or give me back my 25 tanks I gave you.
Those tanks were allocated to Aus soldiers, not me 😉
So that is a yes to a CP run 😉
It's dire times when Callumh comes out of the woodwork.
Even more dire when I do.
Oh, you're still around.
oh man this creeps still haunts in the dark
"by the way his endorsement of blackwood because the Varnish like him is deplorable at best"
xD
It's an odd connection, and even more interesting that you guys support him.
Why is that? What is wrong with Blackwood?
I've had issues with him in the past and he was a less than impressive CP. He has not shown up in the last couple of days and was in another country until a week ago.
And that's all? Some of you are asking HT8 to come and be CP... He's actually in other country... And i think that BW have been more active these days than HT8...
H8 is out of the country to provide for his Australian MU, which he has done for years. He has put in countless damage for the country in this time. He is also an icon. Blackwood simply left and has just come back and decided to run.
I would say they are on the same level of activity, at least Henry has at least made some intent.
I'd agree with you if you picked a better candidate, but blackwood would be disastrous at this stage I am afraid.
Xenthus wants my body
No one wants your body
What issue are you talking about?😃
Good perspective on it Cal.
mmmmm 'character assassination'
🙁 icetek where you go!
#icetek4CP
fk you m8 flatty the great god for CP
As a younger player, it seems to be a blameless vicious cycle. Older players who've held gov positions are brought back for their good work which leads to them being picked for later positions. EX. If someone was a good MiX in the past they'll likely get pulled back. It's logically sound but doesn't help to foster growth in younger players. The deputy positions could be more open to younger players in order to provide that vital experience. Without utilizing them, younger players will never be qualified enough to ruin for a position like CP
*Good MoD in the past (stupid autocorrect)
*run for a position like CP. XD
Hey Mero, I put you in a dep position to watch you grow. The current political scene is a joke, when you have people going after each other like an MMA fight. I personally would prefer to see the younger players out of that scene, because it can break you. I want younger players to see the game for the good, not the personal vindictive crap that goes on.
And he has grown a lot! A lot bolder in his statements and can handle everything a lot better.
Success +1 for Rusty D.
An issue I know CP's and elder players have had with younger players are they tend to be less reliable to stay active and do the work. There is a bit of distrust which is why you see less and less. It's reassuring that at least a couple of younger players are pushing it in.
The only problem with that is that you and others are only getting education roles.
Hey, I resemble that remark! 🙁