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It’s been a while since I have written an article for myself. As you all know, I’ve been designated Secretary of Media for the past few weeks, and most of my writing time is dedicated to editing the official government paper. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the White House Press Room. The writers for the WHPR are some of the best this country has to offer, and we cover a lot of news, updates, highlights, and warfare analysis about the United States. We’ve really tried to broaden the appeal of the WHPR, and it is going well so far.

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“The community stagnates without the impulse of the individual. The impulse dies away without the sympathy of the community.” – William James

Anyway, getting back on topic for this article now that the introduction is out of the way. As you know, I have been a Federalist since joining any sort of party politics. I was initially hesitant to join a party because I didn’t want it to affect my analysis of politics and current social situations in the eUS. I wanted my opinion to stay separate from my allegiances. I know my time in the Feds is still relatively short compared to other players, but I will try to summarize my experience thus far.

Before I joined the Feds, I was a bit unsure of my involvement. I wasn’t into party politics, and I was more interested in national affairs. After hanging around some IRC chats and getting to know each party, I received a general idea of where my interests fell. I wasn’t very interested in warfare, so this ruled out AMP. We The People had just been set up and was still not fully functional. The USWP is a top 5, but the conversations there were sparse. The Fed room really shined. There were lively conversations, the community was inviting, and it was genuinely a good experience. I was still hesitant though, and I didn’t want to lose my independence. After some soul searching, I finally decided to hold my nose and join the most acceptable party.



Was it the right choice? I’d say so. I got on my feet quickly enough and didn’t really need teaching to be up to speed on current events and mechanics. So what did the Feds have to offer me? Support and lots of it. I joined Easy Company and found an MU that would allow me to participate but not dedicate my life to. The party community encouraged my writing, always had helpful comments, and always had kind words to say. It was a Fed who brought me into the national government on the WHPR staff, and later handed the reins over to me to be Secretary of Media. I am humbled by their backing. The Feds made me realize the importance of political parties in a way I hadn’t seen earlier. This party continues to surprise me. This community should be the model for the eUS, and I say that with no reservations.

So where do I go from here? To be honest, I feel a bit lacking in my support for the Feds, and this saddens me. I jumped quickly to the national stage and was never able to give back to the Feds the support and infrastructure they had given my eRepublik career. It is for this reason that I accepted DuncanC’s offer to head Fed Media should he win next term. Should Bigcdizzle or Jefferson Locke win, I will offer my media services to them. I always love an excuse to write, and I would be more than happy to write both nationally and for the party. I will continue to support the Feds in any way that my skills are able. The Feds are the party for new players. Players that need help get the answers they need, and the new players that get on their feet early get support and promotion. These new players then support newer players and the cycle repeats. The Federalist machine continues to turn out new players and new stories.

If you want a party that teaches you, promotes you, and encourages you to do the same, the Federalist Party is the place for you.

I am a Federalist.