Why Can't We Be Friends? [UK + US Relations]
Mahlak Dependus
November 10th 2009
Editorial Note ~ Introductions & Greetings
Hey there USA. You may or may not know me but that doesn't really matter since you probably will by the end of this article. My name is Mahlak Dependus. I am a congressman of the UK and a loyal citizen. I have been playing eRepublik for just under 6 months. More importantly, I was around as ATLANTIS fell and relations between the UK and the US hit rock bottom. During this article, I hope to cover a few key points and by the end of it, I hope you will see that the UK aren't a bunch of backstabbers and that we can be friendly to one another.
This article was about 10x longer but I accidentally hit F5 while typing and lost the whole the thing. It's high time they sorted that out.
Why Can't We Be Friends - War ~ Background Music
Soon after the fall of ATLANTIS and the failed launch of Fortis, the relationship between the UK and the US became very strained. There was dissent on both sides and things were generally quite bad between our two nations. And with the launch of PEACE's North American campaign, the arguing and trolling became worse on both sides and the rift grew even bigger.
But it doesn't need to be this way. As the North American liberation grew to a close, both sides took a day to gift an enemy citizen. This was a huge show of maturity on everyones part. Looking at events like that, it just bemuses me why the UK and the US can't let bygones be bygones and be friendly to one another. Of course you guys feel betrayed and want some pay back. So do we. Hell, we'd love to go toe to toe with you guys. We're no Hungary but we'll give the strongest nation in the world a decent fight. We can do it civilly though. There is no need to troll one another's media and accuse each other of every evil under the sun.
So what do you say? Friends?
There are a number of excellent, high quality newspapers out there that offer comprehensive news bulletins, economic information or comedic relief. Below are a couple that I think are very worthy of your time and you should check them out and subscribe.
1. Through The Looking Glass ~ Written by Mainegreen, a US soldier. If you haven't been keeping up to date with his coverage of World War 3, then you have been sorely missing out. Check out his previous articles for a very in-depth look at the North American campaign.
2. The Travels Of Elfington ~ Written by AltmerVampire, the ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs for the UK. AV's paper combines his fair attitude with his solid writing ability. As Minister of Foreign Affairs he is well informed of world events and he translates that into informative articles in his newspaper. If you have the time, you should check out his series on World Alliances where he covered the 4 major alliances: PEACE, EDEN, Sol and AHA.
3. From The Shelf ~ Written by Bogdan_L. He regularly produces a report about the medals and achievements of Romania but during major or important battles he writes in-depth battle reports with Gold estimates and damage data. Well worth the read. Scroll through his past articles to find reports on past famous battles.
The next issue of Informed Voices will aim to cover the UK December Presidential Elections.
Until next time, thanks for reading. Please vote and subscribe.
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Written and Edited by Mahlak Dependus
Comments
First denied. 🙂
Once I get free time I'll write an article saying why.
I don't speak for the USA, but I think it is obvious why Canada and the UK will never be friends. You occupied our provinces with the help of your PEACE 'friends' and we had to fight you to get them back. You also let Hungary into North America (thanks for that) and allowed them to occupy several of our provinces. Not only us, but you allowed them to occupy several US states. You have proven yourselves untrustworthy and traitorous.
The Broliance sticks together, we are loyal to one another. Bro's before Ho's, and in this case, the UK is the ho.
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And no, we cannot be friends. See Spencer Magee's comment for the real reason why. Bro's before Ho's.
No friendship for traitors 🙂 In fact, no land for traitors. Eat them, USA.
"Hell, we'd love to go toe to toe with you guys."
Go for it.
So, you stab us in the back, run off to join the "stronger side" (this was said in many of your papers at the time), then when PEACE falters, you want to be pals? How cowardly. Someday, sure, we could be friends, but you guys have plenty of reparations to make before we get to that stage in my eyes.
I figured I'd be polite in my article, since you guys tend to be dicks. And you didn't disappoint me. The fact of the matter is: You guys are just sour because we didn't want to be your friend any more. You bitch and moan about how we're weak and insignificant and then complain that we're not on your side. It's not like your losing out or anything. All you have is a petty grudge because you don't like being told that you're wrong.
It's just time to grow up really to be honest. We're not untrustworthy. We were pretty honest about our intentions. There was no deceit in it. Just remember that we try to make the effort and you guys throw it back in our face. When events roll in our favour again, remember that you burnt your own bridge.
Keep lying to yourself, but UK's image has been seriously damaged in the eyes of the whole world with recent acts and words, and it will take you more than a little try from a citizen to clean everything up.
Leave PEACE then we can talk. Until then you should be learning Hungarian so you can better understand your masters.
@Mahlak: You're the one that threw down a challenge. So take your best shot. TBH, most of the eBrits I've encountered have been beyond obnoxious. I'd rather chill with the Canadians or Croats any day of the week--they actually keep their word.
@Mahlak Dependus
Honest? Everyone knows Hassan funneled info about FORTIS to PEACE while pretending to be interested in the alliance. Your nation is full of liars, cowards and traitors, and everyone knows it. PEACE may flatter you with sweet words of friendship, but there is nothing there. The UK has proven itself to everyone to be no good flip floppers and I hope we can bomb London pretty soon 😉
Because eUK is shit.
Also, you're in PEACE. There will be no friendship so long as you continue to exist under the Hundonesians' thumb.
Lol. It's all the same shit from you guys. There is nothing new.
"😉erpy derp PEACE is evil derp. You joined PEACE. Evil tea drinking bastards. Derp derp." Honestly, get over yourselves. It's just sad. You invaded your "Bro" Canada almost as soon as the war module permitted you to. So don't try and take the high ground you hypocrites.
You're just as bad as everyone else and the sooner your young population realises that, the better. Just because the last 3 months has seen PEACE invading everyone, it doesn't mean we're the bad ones. Just remember that you lot opened these wars.