[SPEAKER] Why I voted to leave Terra

Day 1,253, 11:07 • Published in United Kingdom United Kingdom • by Sir Humphrey Appleby


Dear Nations of Terra,

I have noticed that quite a few of you are angry over one of Congress’ latest decisions. As I voted Yes and think that as an MP I should explain why, I will give you an idea of my thoughts and those of the colleagues I work with in Parliament.

Well, I suppose the main reason was nobody really wanted to be in it.


Argh!

Now; I didn’t get a chance to vote when we joined PANAM. In a dramatic series of events, I found myself in the Scottish Highlands and without the grand civilisation of the internet, because the local mast had blown up. I was re-elected last month and saw the previous discussions, and like most other people in the eUK, was prepared to give it a go. Over these two terms, however, the whole invitation to PANAM, which Parliament voted on in good faith, has proven to have been a catalogue of half-truths and misinformation.

We were promised golden days of co-operation, fresh friends across the world and an efficient plan for regional swaps which would have been excellent for the country. Discussions were friendly and we joined with a new beginning in mind. It was bumpy at the beginning, but we gritted our teeth and got on with it, sending our armed forces around the world to help the USA, our friends in Germany and France, as well as scores of other important battles that our associates in Terra required help in. Not once did we ask for a favour back.

Yet as a backdrop, we put up with:-
-Complete lack of communication from Terra HQ;
-Tolerated Irish Aggression with a completely ineffective Terra HQ and an unreasonable EVEN HQ;
-Said countless times we could not merge with EDEN, yet were always ignored;
-Hostile foreign policy decisions by supposed allies;
-No support in any of our foreign policy decisions.


What Terra would look like if it was coming over a hill

Now, I know a number of people who would have supposed a ‘no’ vote will quite rightly bring up the Ireland NE issue in Terra’s defence – and it is quite reasonable to condemn the eUK Foreign Office for it. John Rupert Miranda is a good friend of mine, yet he acted irresponsible and certainly without the grace of the British Minister of Foreign Affairs. I don’t blame Terra for being annoyed over this decision as the eUK didn’t properly consult alliance HQ, but it was what happened afterwards that matters.

Now, you would expect the USA – being a current MPP of the eUK and were receiving British aide at that point (I even fought in their battles as the issue was being discussed, as part of the eUK’s treaty obligations), to be more composed and prepared to talk to one of her supposed allies. Yet suddenly, we are NE’d under a ‘Troll proposal’ by the American President. Sure enough, a thread pops up in the eUSA forums with eIrish and eAmerican politicians happily blagging on about how the eUK is oh so terrible, and that the government is committed to bringing down Terra.

Well, it might surprise you, but we weren’t.

I was stuck on the Cabinet channel watching as we found more and more nonsense being sprayed around TEDEN; from the Irish forums to Emerdick’s article. The Irish decided to make him an honorary Irish citizen, just to show their delight with his little snub to the eUK. Fair enough to the two countries that have a habit of sharing the same bed.

But wait – what’s this?


Oh dear…

Considering that Terra and EDEN decided to settle for Ireland rather than the eUK, all I can do is wish them the very best.

We have decided to make our own decisions; as a Foreign Policy dominated by those that don’t consider us friends is, as I’m sure you’ll agree, illogical. I really did want to get a fresh chance to get to know some Americans and Canadians as it’s nice having countries that speak the same language on your side – but ultimately I think our period in Phoenix has meant we’re simply not suited.

The eUK is now committed to neutrality, and with this comes a great opportunity. Japan have become great friends of ours and I really look forward to working with them in the future. France and Germany are both onboard and happy to honour the Strasbourg treaty. Our great and strong brothers in Macedonia and Serbia will always have the good respect of the eUK, and it feels brilliant to have them back as friends and allies again.

To our former allies in Terra – we will always listen and will always be able for a chat when you feel able to. Simply because we are no longer part of the Alliance doesn’t mean we can’t at least be friendly.

So ultimately, if you asked me why I voted yes – I did it because I thought it was a challenge. After events in Ireland, we could never have remained in Terra – not without causing unreasonable pressure and understandably being kicked out. Neutrality will be either the making or the breaking of us, and for once I’m actually interested in the game again 😛.


Even if I’m not very good at it…

Hoping you’re all doing well and ready for the mosh pit at the Royal Wedding,


Sir Humphrey Appleby MP, Speaker of the House of Commons