I've Had Enough
bigcdizzle
First, let’s start with a history lesson shall we?
I started playing eRep in late February. This was just before Israel Stevens was set to run against Oblige for the office of CP. Like a good little noob I read each candidate’s articles and made a decision to the best of my abilities. A few hours later I received my first exposure to a PTO. ( If you’ll all remember correctly, 5 smaller parties were taken over and renamed in order: Israel, Stevens, Unity, Through, and Strength) I was shocked by the entire process, and even more shocked that Israel did not come out speaking against the people who had committed these acts…He let it slide without major comment.
Move forward a month or so, and we have the first BHPR press release under president Artela. (Written by Israel Stevens)This is the paper that labled Artela our new “Queen”, called Congress our “Parliament”, and proceeded to upset a good portion of our nation in the process. The joke about Artela’s RL nationality was obvious, but by all reason it was uncalled for, and in my honest opinion unacceptable given our relationship with eUK. In this situation a simple retraction and apology would have been enough for me to forgive Israel for his joke. Instead of that apology we received a comment from Israel insulting our intelligence and writing the whole ordeal off as “trolling”.
Now we’ve reached round three of this insanity. Where Israel Stevens comes out with an attack article meant to deface a 4 time POTUS, and presents no proof. In all fairness when I heard about the Oblige scandal I have to say I believed it. It sounded completely possible and Israel appeared to have a strong backing to his claims. Now here we are, the only evidence is a screenshot from a man who notoriously loves Photoshop (look at his paper to realize that). Then as soon as the accusations came, *POOF* they leave. The article pulls a complete Bobby Fisher (old person reference) and is never heard from again.
This is possibly the shadiest thing Israel has done yet.
Now for my proposal, it is said that the pen is mightier than the sword. Then why are we giving our most powerful resource to the hands of a fool like Israel?
I CALL FOR THE IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION OF ISRAEL STEVENS….. I’ve had enough.
***EDIT*** It looks like Israel did not pull his own article down. but I still stand by my statements, and I do not trust the new "sources" from which this article has been republished.
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I think I agree.
Please vote and shout
well, I am sure Israel didnt delete the article, since he posted it again in the eUS forums
but they are ALL shady IMO
Voted and subbed. Nice job.
love and harmony!
meh, just let IS keep talking. more he talks the more he sounds like an ass, but artela hasn't said anything yet in HER defense, its basically IS jumping in and talking.
:hat tip:
lololol the butthurt is strong in this one
You seem to be ignoring the fact that Oblige didn't actually refute any of the statements made, he only disagrees with characterization of his actions.
Thanks for the laugh.
i have to agree that 99.9% of what he publishes is bullshit
i'd sign the petition for resignation 😛
Once again the eUSA with the clash of the ego and its full of fail
lololol the butthurt is strong in this one
You seem to be ignoring the fact that Oblige didn't actually refute any of the statements made, he only disagrees with characterization of his actions.
Thanks for the laugh. x2
@Pfeiffer, so 6 comments he left on Israel's article wasn't actually refuting the statements? cause I seem to remember the words "blatant and unfounded lie" coming from Oblige.
A couple of pieces of information. First off, it's 'Stevens' Please get it right.
Secondly, the White House Press Room and my personal paper are two separate entities. I can write whatever I damn well please in my own paper. You can't expect me to resign from that job.
Thirdly, I didn't delete the article. It was pulled by a Mod. Reason: Flaming.
Fourthly, there isn't any photoshop in my article. There's only one picture, and it's not photoshopped. I don't why people say it's shopped.
I don't even know how to use Photoshop, by the way. Just look at my awful graphics during my CP run. If I could use photoshop, I probably could of come up with something better. All my image editing is done in MS Paint. I kid you not.
ok then...So let me get this straight for a moment, While in a position of authority you don't need to have any personal responsibility for your actions. It may have been your personal paper, but it was inflamitory, unjust, and as it turns out, most likely untrue. This is unacceptable behavior from a leader of this country and I have to, in good conscience, do anything I can to come against it.
and the reason it can't be fake is because you don't understand Photoshop, I can't take that as a viable excuse. you have, if not Photoshopped, edited pictures throughout your paper.
"...So let me get this straight for a moment, While in a position of authority you don't need to have any personal responsibility for your actions."
Reasonable, logical and not afraid to speak up. *breathes deep* Oh god that fresh air is so damn yummy.
i don't get it. this must be simply a troll article.
*Petition calling for the resignation of Israel Stevens*
~Signed,
Fitisin
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Voted and Subscribed. Best new writer I have read in a long time; has that health sense of skepticism.
Only thing I might disagree with is your statement "This is possibly the shadiest thing Israel has done yet". No my friend, not to minimize this one but there have been more infamous dealings involving I.S.
Voted and susbscribed. Even the timing of Israel's article was a bit suspect, since Oblige was putting himself up for Speaker of the House. I'm not sure why Israel hasn't moved to the USWP by now. Oh, wait...I know why.
Thanks for taking the time to say things I have had on my mind as well. Oblige is shady too, as he set up the coronation of Artela/Israel by appointing them as VP/Media respectively at the end of his term. We were not meant to be given a choice.
For anyone interested, questions that STILL haven't been answered to this day:
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/2000724/1/20
/me is now fond of Bia's postings. Love the witty candor.
To the "noob", if Fluffer is commenting you know you're on to something as he tries to shoot you down and discredit you. Voted. If for nothing else, for giving a damn.
seems like a political issue between parties rather than isreal steavens or oblige being to blame right now
@CII venom: To be honest I think there should be a real concern about the Oblige allegations, but my main concern is that israel repetedly makes articles just to stir up trouble, and that is not how a senior member of the President's cabinet handles themselves.
So on my end there may be a bias towards Oblige due to party affiliation, but my aggravation towards IS is far beyond party politics. I do not believe he is fit to lead in any capacity.
I believe he is rather acurate. oblige hasn't disputed the claims just said the discrisption wasn't right. There is a lot of grey in both stories.
I am proud of you Big C. Stand up to all of the stupidity that corrupts the eUS.
gravy shades of pale?
V+S
*Petition calling for the resignation of Israel Stevens*
~Signed,
John Jay
Excellent article; while I have no specific stance regarding resignation the personal attacks against Steven's are most likely unwarranted. Governmental roles are effectively Role-play; though the 'back room deals' can be deemed nothing short of pure collusion.
At a broader level I agree with you, there is far too much 'drama' among most notable eAmerican Politicians... much of which detracts from our ability to foster new generations of eAmerican Baby Booms.. Too many bitter eBabyBoomers.
Interview with the president, free gold, presidential approval survey, and more. http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/the-president-current-affairs-and-reelection-2022390/1/20
You're right of course, but if you look back into eUSA history....let's just say that we older players have seen worse. Much, much worse.
Sam is right.
@Pfeiffer, so 6 comments he left on Israel's article wasn't actually refuting the statements? cause I seem to remember the words "blatant and unfounded lie" coming from Oblige.
I am with BigC here, i also saw the comments oblige made in his defense, it was shortly after Obliges response the article got pulled down. I doubt he himself pulled down the article for he could've done it right away instead of placing a comment.
*Petition calling for the resignation of Israel Stevens*
~Signed
i don't get it. this must be simply a troll article.
x2
~pickle tunes in to what he thought was a rage quit article~
~pickle looks around and sees several notable avatars~
Thought bubble - (Hmm... This might get interesting.)
~pickle takes a seat at the bar, orders a beer~
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v&s
vote for potato and cromstar
"You're right of course, but if you look back into eUSA history....let's just say that we older players have seen worse. Much, much worse. "
so what ? we lie down and take it ?! eeeerrrrrmmmm WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE
correction, do we lie down, and think of England ?
😣
so this isn't a rage-quit article? this is just another player taking this game too seriously? damn it! well, kid, you better jump ship now because if you think the "politics" in this game is f*cked wait until you get into the econ end.
😁^ LOL, What he said!
i agree but wat happens if he doesnt do u use force
meh doesn't even say it...... it's more like a DUH????
vs
@SPC91X - Very jaded comment that cleverly reflects your disdain for the game and the fat kids who finally found a play ground where they don't get their asses kicked. You are reminding this player that the rage quit would have been more appropriate.
I give this comment an 8.5 out of a possible 10 points.