[4th] Weekly Address to Canada

Day 2,478, 22:49 Published in Canada Canada by Thedillpickl






Hi kids!

Sometimes pics liven up an article, sometimes they get in the way and make it confusing. Sometimes they help explain what is being related in the text. I've not went to any special trouble trying to find related images but have tried to put my effort into explanation and conveying my thoughts.

The above showing of my achievements accurately represent my current profile page. I would like to speak about a few of the awards I've achieved. If you are pressed for time please skip to the next segment.


Hard Worker

45 x 30 = 1350 days, I'm coming up on 4 years this November. When I started playing if you missed one day the counter reset and you started your 30 over again. I never missed a day back then. Sorry to say that is not the case anymore.


Congress & Country President

I know my way around Congress, nothing much to surprise me. At CP I lack polish.


FF, BH, CH, RH & SS

These can be bought for a price.


Mercenary

This takes a little planning and finesse (so you don't piss off allies).


Top Fighter & True Patriot

These come by one means, buying gold. Only an idiot pays real money to play a free game, I'm that idiot. I do admit that it makes me happy when I tank, to watch the wall go over 50% and then we win a round that was otherwise lost.


Media Mogul & Society Builder

I will likely never get Media Mogul. I don't swap subscriptions and I'm not a popular writer. The Society Builder will never happen because I don't know 10 people dumb enough to play this.


What This Means

I just wanted you to know that I play for fun. If I played to have wonderful statistics there would be more awards. Several people have more achievements. I would point out that one award which stands out is the True Patriot. I have always fought hard for my country (US, Swiss or Canada) because 'winning' makes those around me happy.

Now, on with "The Rest of the Story".




Peace

There has been some confusion of late, I will take the blame. Occasionally there is a place that the person in charge goes. Not a bad place, just a different place from those they are leading. This place is not soft and cushy, but it does lead to complacency.

I have been fully aware of our foreign affairs situation, working with our allies and friends to "make the world a better place". Unfortunately Canada's focus has been on "whack the UK". I've not been communicating properly.

The events leading up to the NE of the UK and ensuing war have been lost in the actual fighting itself. We originally declared the NE to help defend Australia as they ventured an AS into the Nordic lands to find a safe colony away from Chilean and Indonesian attacks on their home regions. The TETAS agreement between Chile and Argentina would prevent Argentina from coming to their aid.

When the UK went after Australia in northern Europe at the request of Chile several of us came together for their defense. Asgard, Israel and Canada had quite the time but eventually things settled down with Australia finding a colony in Svalbard & Jan Mayen of Norway. (Look for the big island way north of Europe.)

The point is that everything is settled but yet we are now chasing the UK around Canada with their NE wars and our RW which follow. The war is over, WayneKerr has agreed to peace with no stipulations. Our Asgard friends understand that we are done. Our LETO allies understand that we are done. Our Atlantis friends understand that we are done. We are wasting valuable resource bonuses. This is costing way more that a little VAT tax and no one says a word.

Fortunately the message is now out that we will stop this. The No NE proposal is passing and I'll Propose Peace in the morning. When the UK reciprocates the crazy running in circles will stop and we can direct damage where is will do the most good.




Regroup

Now is the time for us to assist LETO in helping Australia again. Nigeria has declared an AS on Australia. Also Indonesia still has a NE up. Currently the UK has Sorlandet set as their CotD so this does need to be watched as it's a way to get at Australia's colony.

There are other considerations with LETO allies but I will not cloud the issue with many explanations. At the moment Australia is our primary concern. They have been the best of friends to Canada and shall remain close.

To help consolidate our damage and make things easier for non-mobile fighters I've ask Congress to consider MPPs with Israel and Norway. Israel went to extreme measures assisting in the protection of Australia recently with an AS of the UK. Norway has been very friendly and I believe would be a good ally from the Asgard alliance.




So What To Do?

We will Propose Peace with the UK. If everything goes as scheduled the war will stop about the time our new CP arrives. It will then be important to follow their direction so I will not speak for them.

I would hope we'd regain our regions, rebuild our CO funding and keep a watchful eye on the horizon. We have developed a good group of friends that are willing to work with and for us. Let us not forget them now that we can help.

LETO has proven to my satisfaction that they are an alliance that listens to member countries. I have had no problems lately with any level of communication. With Dozzer as LETO SoFA and Bryan as LETO Govenor I believe Canada is well represented in and also respected by our alliance.




Final Thoughts

I would like to thank those who did the work. I would also thank those that had patience with me. There were mistakes made. Some I could not fix. The one that cost the Treasury money was repaired. Thanks to those that stood by me who helped pay for my mis-click.

I would single out klop123 for special recognition, I couldn't have done it without him. If ever there was a person that was dedicated to playing a game it is klop. Bless you sir, may your passion continue to make this game fun for you.

I would mention names of those in other countries but then I'd forget one and start a foreign incident. Which might be fun on my way out, but I've never been one for the "lulz". :ducks:

Closing Theme Music

carry on,
dill