Moving On
Penguin4512
Though most of you have probably guessed by now, I'd like to make it clear: I will not be running for re-election July 5th. If we are able to hold a presidential elections, which at this current time I cannot promise, I will formally step down, if not, I will serve as a button-clicker for an interim president who can be elected through a special election.
Despite an exceedingly difficult term, I have no regrets about running for president in June 5th. For one thing, interest in the game had deteriorated to the point where no one else wanted to take charge. And most of all, I got this shiny medal I was able to work with some really awesome people. My cabinet across the month has changed quite a bit... I think by now the majority of active Swiss have served in my government and one time or another. Either way, it was a joy to be able to work with people of such high caliber and huge talent.
But of course, my term isn't over yet. There are still 9 days left, and I intend to make the most of them. I ran my term on three key points, and in the following section I'll give brief status reports on each of them.
Our country's sovereignty:
Not looking so good, folks. We are completely occupied by two, perhaps soon to be three major powers. Negotiations have been unsuccessful, and trust me, we've tried everything. We even considered moving our country to Aosta Valley (briefly). But nothing came to fruition.
And we've lost several unsuccessful RW's. Though we have been losing the great, great majority of minibattles, many of them have been close. In some we've put down millions of damage and I think that at the very least we've helped our brothers in occupation, Italy.
An italian recently published an article entitled "We will be the pain in your ass." Well, I'm not sure if Switzerland can qualify as a pain, but we are certainly one of those annoying itches that you just can't quite get to.
So, come on guys. Never stop fighting. We'll just poke 'em to death.
Foreign Affairs:
There's really only one relevant topic in this issue, and that's Luna. Over this month, Luna has all but died. I hate to say it, but it's true. Almost the entire Luna High Council has gone inactive.
However, this budding alliance can still be saved. I am proud to say that Switzerland was one of the first member nations to propose a revision of how Luna is run. In the new system, presidents of nations and their representatives will play a much larger role.
There is still time to turn this around. Luna has done great things, and with some hard work, it will continue to do so.
Swiss Militias:
It took a while, but we're off. Swiss militias are now receiving funds on a five-day basis. (Note: due to budget concerns, I'm currently providing funds out of my own personal accounts). Oh yeah, that reminds me. There are a few certain someones who have been largely critical of the RWs due to the amount of money spent. I have one thing to say to you folks: screw off. The recent RW's we've launched have come out of the pocket of private citizens, not the government (luv you JNArno). These days, 20 gold equals 10'000 CHF. Believe it or not, I haven't bankrupted the state. Yeesh.
Future Plans:
Is there a future for Switzerland? Of course. We may not be able to fight back effectively enough to retake our homes but we are really only losing if we give up. I hope by the end of my term to have set down some systems which will continue through successive terms. That includes militia funding. The Swiss militias are one of the few things keeping our players interested, and we must do everything we can to help them grow and expand.
When it comes to our precious land, the region of Deutschschwitz may soon be switching hands. That's because it would be a connect Hungary to its colonies in Western Europe and overseas, as shown below.
Slovenia will be loath to give up their precious iron, of course, so this might create some conflict in ONE. That could be good. On the other hand, they'll be more inclined to hold ever more tightly to the remaining two Swiss regions.
Neither the Hungarian nor the Slovenian government have approached us about any such swap. But then again, why would they?
That's all. I'm glad to see that there are several players who have already informed me of their wishes to run for president. As long as there is new life in Switzerland, we will never truly be dead.
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good luck
hang in there, Switzerland!
Voted, wish you luck!
Israel will always be at your side my dear friend
o7
Hail eSwitzerland!
Hail eIsrael!
Hail Luna!
We will walk with you till the very end brothers.
o7
"Either way, it was a joy to be able to work with people of such high caliber and huge talent." Stop kidding, SLP has only loosers xD
And congratulation for you medal, I always hold my promises ;->
There were quite a few SNP members in my cabinet, actually, who performed excellently along with the SLP. It's only you who still sees the division, Clifford.
Voted. I really hope Switzerland can put a foot in the right direction.
I'm going to start a campaign in Ireland to get some of the most powerful guys over there to help us. I will write more about this in my next article. Read it then, Sgt.Chewy.
Sorry to hear your not running again, I'm kind of disappoint.
It's sad to hear that Luna has fallen into inaktivity so fast
luv you too pingu! but you owe me 5G, remember? xD
It's a challenge, what could be funnier than performing something that everyone tinks it can't be done? Cliffy can confirm, I can be a pain in the ass! Why not try this? Trolling, RWing, fighting against them, screwing their economy... bla bla bla...
Most anoying things on earth: mosquitoes, we could be that!
You did a very good job Penguin and I wish all the best to Switzerland!
If you need a 2100 per hit man, call me and I will fight for you.
Borgogian
@Penguin4512: Which division? Switzerland exists not more dude. Be happy for your medal, which I organized you. Remember our deal, you kick Rican out and add Milan to government. For that I promise you that SNP run no candidate xD
@Minster Brian: Ruhe Sonai, geh nach Hause!
@JArno: It's a challenge to read all this things without laugh by fallen from the chair xD Switzerland is now free from the foreigner PTOer, so be happy dude that we're finally free from the SLP maggots!
@Borgogian: Yeah, sit on the chair and wait until term is end is real nice job o/
Clifford, clearly you have your own opinions on the success of my term. That's fine. However, when I speak of the division I mean the fact that you still see everybody from one perspective, either as SLP or SNP.
That's twisted thinking and it no longer applies. Our coalition government was able to cooperate easily alongside each other regardless of party position. Despite sacrifices we had to make, such as the exclusion of Rican, both parties were able to work together to find a solution.
True, I did not achieve much, but what matters is that we gave it our very best. After all, it's just a game. 😉
v+s LOTERRY!!!! http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/loterry-132grd-or-4q5-weapons-300-weapon-raw-material--1809075/1/20
Clifford we have different opinions 😁
dear swiss, you if need a country where you would like to develop yourself and get stronger, we would gladly welcome you in czechoslovakia. i cannot promise you nothing now, but we can try to undertake helping steps for your sovereignity in negoriation with hungary which is our close ally. i wish you best luck, you have my sympathies.
Borgogian: he fails at understanding this xD believe me
voted Penguin great mounth for you...we tryed our best and we will still keep trying our best in order to get eSwitzerland back to the map 😉
@dimitru tnx for the support 😉
Are there Luna battles? Have the countries died, or just the organization?
Just the head of the organisation. Nothing a motivated player can't fix. But where can we find those?
Why don't you move to India and live in exile for a while?Then when the time is right you can take the chance and liberate Swiss.
@Dr.Pain: Klammere dich nicht an Fantasien, akzetpiere das es vorbei ist. Kein mit aktiv noch funktionierenden Verstand würde jemals mit sowas wie SLP arbeiten. Das einige noch versuchen künstlich was am leben zu erhalten ist sowas von lächerlich, doch auch der letzte Vollpfosten wird es am ende begreifen: This is the end xD
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Wohl eher ein daueraufenthalt im Exil Sonai *hust* HotFever *hust* ... einer der dauernd multies benutzt muss sich nicht wundern das diese eWelt noch beschissener wird. Kauf mal dein Gold wie alle anderen mit deinem Hartz 4 Geld statt es auf betrügerische weise zu erschleichen!
Bist du dir eigentlich im Klaren,in welche niveulosen Gefilde du dich gerade bewegst?Ist deine kümmerliche Existenz dermaßen erbärmlich,dass du es nötig hast,Leute mit der Bezeichnung Hartz-4-Empfänger zu titulieren?Wüsste ich,wer deine arme Mutter ist,der ausgerechnet eine geistige Totgeburt als ihren Sohn in die Wiege gelegt wurde,so würde ich dieser bemitleidenswerten Frau sofort Trost spenden,denn DU bist die bedauernswerteste Kreautur,die auf dieser heiligen Erde gekrochen ist!
PS:Im Gegensatz zu dir,N'vah,hab ich es nicht nötig,die Spielregeln durch Multies zu hintergehen!