**Oct. Congress Election Snafu**
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by Pragmat
Greetings New Zealand
In a few short days we will elect our first Congress. Many of our citizens have worked long and hard in efforts to ensure that the Congress that is elected has the best interests of New Zealand in mind. These efforts may prove to be in vain.
These efforts may prove to be in vain because certain individuals have decided they would rather put their own self-interests in front of the overly good of the nation. They have presented their case time and again and honestly I do have to say two things: 1) they have a point and b) the other side handled this poorly.
It would be wonderful to have a perfectly free election. To not be told who to vote for, that would be great. But that simply is not going to happen this month because the risks far outweigh the benefits. We could hold a free election and have our freedom and democracy and it would all be good until Oct. 26th dawns and we no longer control our country.
That being said, some of the reactions to these individuals have been over the top, derogatory and childish. Banning/deleting someone from the forums for saying something you disagree with is deplorable and goes against everything this country should stand for. Using derogatory terms and rude comments, especially when you are an official in the Provisional Government, is immature and the sign of a weak individual.
Both sides are at fault here, both carry some of the blame for things going this far. The real test, the real signal to the rest of us citizens is going to be how both sides conduct themselves moving forward. Will they show integrity and common sense? Or will they slip further down the hole? I urge anyone reading this to vote for the Unity candidates on the 25th, they have been approved by those active in the forums and will be running as members of the New Zealand Union Party.
Thank you for your time
Daniel Dodge
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DD for NZ CP! Voted. eNZ can into democracy!
voted and good luck Daniel
What makes anyone think that, after the first month, a PTO still won't occur? What we're doing right now is alienating everyone on the promise that things will change after the first month. That kind of logic will kill our nation.
voted!
DD - you need a little more descriptive title! i alwyas miss out on your nice articles...becuase they sound so generic. lol.
"Suppose you were an idiot... And suppose you were a member of Congress...But I repeat myself." -- Mark Twain
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This was destined to happen. Too much eUSA influence.
@Adam Reese- So you would rather roll the dice and take the chance our first month out that we won't get PTO'd? That action will kill our nation
@PQ- Good ole Mark Twain...you know, for a bunch of idiots, Congress has accomplished a fair amount 😛
@Samuel- How so? Please elaborate on that very vague statement
I never said anything of that nature, Daniel. You're mistaken if I'm saying we shouldn't do anything to stop the PTO.
What I'm saying is, in the name of "securing our nation from PTOers", the provisional government has been alienating citizens of eNZ by accusing people of being "enemies of the nation", they've been lying to the citizens, and they have insulted anyone that dares speak against them.
Such acts cannot make our nation safer when it will barely become any more secure than it is now after the first month. After all, what's stopping PTOers from creating more parties, from taking over the nation the second month, and electing their people into power?
Nothing, and all of this alienation will make that process run smoother than it should.
Fair enough Adam, I see your point. Though I believe the thought is that since open citizenship closes the day AFTER the Congressional election, this month will be the biggest threat that we will face in the near future. For this election people can pour in from all over, become citizens and vote in the election, then head back home.
Once this ends, they will have a much more difficult time bringing people in to vote, UNLESS they win in these elections, then they have a free pass to do whatever they wish
new country, old c***
I don't think it's time for partisanship Daniel. We need to be united in this time of crisis.
Heineken I never call for partisanship in this article, I am merely highlighting that both sides carry some blame in this whole situation and that it must be acknowledged as we move forward.
If you'd prefer I could go back and write a "ra ra" cheerleading piece in support of the Provisional Government...but that wouldn't help anything
As it stands there are two choices that every NZ citizen must make: Side with the provisional gov't which has established structure, forums, IRC, and is working to create an independent NZ...or with the Serbian militia which seeks to make NZ a Serbian vassal, and most likely run off with the treasury money. These are the two choices, there is nothing in between. People have legitimate grievances against the gov't, but we need to put them aside right now and work together. This is the most critical time for NZ and the decisions people make now will affect it for months to come.
Very well said, Daniel Dodge! Very well said indeed!
Certain individuals in the Provisional Gov't held the situation poorly, but we all need to assist in the ATO effort nontheless. We do want to have tottaly free elections on Nov. 25th, but we need to make sure there will be a free eNZ by Oct. 26th.
One thing at a time: First we deal with the PTO attempt, then we deal with the arrogant and derogatory way some individuals in the Provisional Gov't have acted.
Wang Chung, no Serbian militia here: http://www.erepublik.com/en/party/free-new-zealand-3361/1
Only NZ citizens.
If we feel as an eNZ citizen, then act like one!
Have you people got no sense of dignity at all? Do you realise you are giving the entire Serbian Nation a bad name? Have you got no respect for your own Nation? You are disgracing the reputation of the Serbian people! Mind you: These harsh words come from a Greek who's always considered Serbians to be friends and brothers.