From inside the USWP: A Simple Plan
Ananias
The United States Workers Party has recently been the target of several allegations regarding sophisticated and complex plans. As an "insider", I feel compelled to report that there is a USWP plan and its simplicity, and impact, requires immediate and widespread explanation.
The USWP has a long history of combining efforts with other political parties for the purpose of supporting positive change for the eUnited States of America and we want to reaffirm my commitment to partner with other national parties to support solutions to the following critical issues we face as political organizations:
Challenge #1
The proliferation of hostile foreign-backed political takeover attempts (PTOs) in our nation and abroad.
Challenge #2
The recurring presence of unvetted and marginally qualified candidates running under various large party banners for the express purpose of obtaining a medal and five gold with no specific intent to contribute quality representation for the nation.
Challenge #3
The increase in negative, ad hominem rhetoric rather than civil discourse leading to solutions to the issues that eAmerica faces.
Challenge #4
The increasing application of vote movement during congressional, country president and party president elections.
There has been a lot of justified misunderstanding regarding the 52 State April Launch I have implemented within the USWP for this congressional election cycle, so I feel, as a partner in overcoming the challenges I have listed, and out of my deep respect for citizen-members and executive officers of the other national parties with which we partner, I find it necessary to provide a general itemization of my approach to these challenges:
Solution #1
In order to counter both challenges #1 and #2 stated above, I have focused my efforts on requiring participation and contribution of effort to our forums prior to nomination for endorsement. By inviting interested members to the forum we are better able to review their qualification and platform, communicate with them to validate their intent and commitment to contribute to the quality and productivity of Congress; all the while increasing engagement and party pride with which we can better serve the needs of eAmerica, as an organization, during crisis situations.
Solution #2
In order to further counter challenge #1, I am requiring that all individuals nominated for endorsement receive a full review by CIA to provide an additional layer of vetting not previously pursued. This is in addition to our standard practice of USWP Executive Board review of all candidates. While this may be practiced currently by other eUS political parties, it should be the base amount of vetting required if we are to successfully defend against hostile, foreign political takeovers.
Solution #3
In order to counter challenge #3, I have made every attempt to add value for our candidates by providing a list of campaign tips that places critically needed stress on the development of sound platforms and agendas for eAmerican progress and reinforcing the ideal of campaigning on the merit of the solutions offered, rather that any perceived weaknesses of the competitors. While application of these tenets varies greatly for each candidate, the expectation for clean and positive campaigning has been issued, and future endorsement nominations will be impacted negatively for non-compliance.
Solution #4
In order to counter challenge #4, the USWP will require the cooperation of all major Political Parties in coming together to form an agreement enjoining the practice and outlining contractually the consequences of breach. Since that will take more time than we have before this existing election, I am making every effort to reinforce the value of a quality candidate, media exposure, and a sound platform to mitigate the practice as much as possible so that if vote movement is necessary it will only be done for the sake of defending against hostile PTOs in new nations and allies.
Our open enrollment for USWP party nominations for endorsement is coming to a close and the final list of nominees has been presented to the Executive Board and the CIA for final confirmation; and though I am disappointed that we did not realize our ambitious goal, I am happy to say that we do have many open states that we will be partnering with other parties fill; to provide the citizens of the eUS with the critical benefit of quality, vetted choices in every state.
If you are willing to contribute to the success of the eUnited States of America, are qualified for congress and are wish to be considered for USWP endorsement, please visit the USWP Forums and apply in our Political Action Committee threads for our remaining open states. Come and find out what the USWP is doing and why the USWP has grown into the largest political party in the worl😛
quality members, quality benefits.
I am pleased to share that, as a voter on April 25th, you can be assured that the USWP candidate you have the choice of selecting is qualified, competent, and worthy of your consideration. I am also proud to share that our final endorsements will include many of the best and the brightest candidates in the eUnited States. They share the commitment of our entire delegation to represent you well and my focus their efforts on continued progress toward eUnited States victory in eRepublik.
While conspiracy theories are interesting to read, and hyperbole and scandalous rhetoric offer a strong draw for their entertainment value, the substantive fact remains: When the eUS faces tough challenges, the USWP offers quality solutions.
So one last question is left to be aske😛
Are those that oppose USWP efforts to provide quality, qualified, and competent congressional choices for the eUnited States voters offering practical solutions to our current challenges? Or just entertainment?
On April 25th, 2009, the voters of these eUnited States of America will decide. And that's the way it should be.
It’s as simple as that.
Ananias
Congressman for Florida
Party President, United States Workers Party
Proud Member of the United States Workers Party
Comments
You have to walk this line carefully Ananias. You know that I have respect for you. You should also know that I am not the type to dismiss an entire party or an individual because of their party. But to suggest that critics of your plan are mere jesters is unwise. You said it yourself, you didn't have a candidate for every states. So to those who had read that you would run a candidate in every state it was perfectly reasonable to question the quality of the candidates you would put forward. I always encourage people to work to better their party if they think it is bettering their nation. However, you must be careful, as all others must be, that your defense of those attempts does not become blind defense of your party. That said, good article and may the best candidate win in every state, regardless of party.
Neil, absolutely agreed. You know me and, hopefully by now, you know my intentions. I am making every effort to provide quality candidates as a choice the voters on the 25th.
"That said, good article and may the best candidate win in every state, regardless of party."
Amen brother. I wish you all success in your run, eAmerica is fortunate to have you as a choice for representation.
Wow coop, extraordinary comment. Welcome to eRepublik, I wish you all success!
I suppose I should have been more clear as to the question at han😛 Why aren't we pursuing an expansionist methodology/Why aren't we playing the game?
I've posted this before, and I'll post it again:
"Look at this like a collective goods problem: it is in every nation's direct self-interest to conduct PTOs and take territory for themselves, but if every nation were to do this, the world would very quickly descend into utter chaos. Alliances would be fragile, brittle things, and every country would need to be constantly alert. No one nation would get ahead of the others because, as soon as they could garner some modicum of power, they would become a target for everyone else. It would be in everyone else's direct self-interest to strike them down and eliminate the possibility of a superpower holding a sword over their neck.
No, I, for one, say the key to winning is to stick together. Endgame will not be one tyrannical country ruling all others through force and oppression, but a global society based upon common human decency. If we all work together, victory is a given. Sure, there will always be those that try to ruin this through pathetic lulz, but the acts of rampant individuals cannot be allowed to reflect back upon their countries. Peace will prosper. It is in the interests of all to work together."
Publius is, however, creating a group dedicated to what you're talking about. Perhaps you've already run across it?
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/america-let-s-embrace-ptos-777752/1/20
Also, Mjdiv has an inspiring article on upholding eAmerican values here:
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/american-values-and-a-salute-to-the-usmc-780268/1/20
I think you're missing the point of my post, I'm not saying that we should aim to take over the world, I'm saying that we should prepare for those who do not share your view. We have seen time and time again that the best way to gain exp in this game is to fight in wars, of course it would be outrageous to try and manage an entire eWorld, but with a group of 6 PEACE nations to the south, you have to assume that they aim to move against the eUSA, the only factor being time.
eRepublik will ALWAYS have some sort of conflict between nations, if wars were no longer part of the game then the number of eCitizens would half immediately; it would no longer be fun. As Mjdiv mentioned this is a game similar to RISK, in fact, RISK was originally going to called 'Diplomacy', as such I fully understand the ideas behind being diplomatic and seeking a peaceful resolution to conflict; what you cannot do is take perfect morals and ideals, and play by them in an imperfect Internet game, controlled by imperfect people living in an imperfect world.
Why do you think that you see so many articles persecuting players who have cheated? Someone will always seek an unfair advantage if they cannot achieve a fair one because at the end of the day this is still a game and the greatest punishment that you can receive for breaking its rules is a permanent ip ban, which also can be maneuvered around.
Cooper,
I said in my article that people play this like it is Risk (a board game I love), but this is not the same. You are dealing with real people who live in real countries around the world and are proud of their real countries that are represented in eRepublik. Risk can be won by conquest; eRep cannot. War is an integral part of eRep, but war for the sake of war brings enemies who are united against you. War for morally just reasons strengthens alliances (and helps win in eRep).
I think this is a great article, and is filled with great ideas. Best of luck to you, and hope you have a great day.
Wow Cooper...well written and said.
I agree with your assessment, and building an even stronger military infrastructure should be the priority not this mamby pamby Meals on Wheels social programs and other tax-vested help to players. I did all my leveling on my own by getting new players to join. There are plenty of people in game willing to help out new players.
Its all about expansion! I say we finish taking Mexico.
And look up some of the other parties USWP and AAP will try mind-control tactics on you...just kidding (not really)
btw that last comment was directed at Cooper...I am sure you knew that just wanted to make sure 8P
Doolin,
I know you were being humorous, I think it was funny.
But, in humor there are grains of truth. I cannot speak as to what the USWP was before, since I am new to this party and eRepublik. But, my time spent there runs contrary to your opinion. The forums are growing rapidly. The current party dynamic is changing for the better, and reflects a concerted effort by the party to create an intellectual and active party base founded on consensus building through intellectual debates and incorporation of varied perspectives and opinions. They value activity and thoughtfulness over other qualities. This focus on quality and respect of varied opinions is strengthening the party, and the reason why I am a proud member.
Thanks for clearing all of that up Ananias.
Every party should be vetting its candidates to ensure they're quality and there's no PTOs.
Tarik,
Your response was well taken and very intelligent, however seeing how teaching everyone to get along and talk things over while other lesser nations leave us behind in the eworld, isn't really accomplishing anything.
I wasn't joking around, we need to expand to become the most powerful as well as most populous country in the eworld. This trying to make everyone happy in our country will never work, it doesn't work in the real world and it won't work here.
However this is make-believe I think. So enough of trying to generate a welfare socialist country, lets do some conquering and some invading, we have the military power to do this, we just don't have the balls.
Guess I will never be a congressman, much less president with those extreme views, but there they are.
Fantastic post, Ananias. I didn't want to believe what the 52-state strategy appeared to be, as I knew you were the one behind the whole thing. My respect for you is unchanged. I still hold you to be one of the most reasonable and respectable players on this game.
And by the way, Cooper welcome to the game. That was a very impressive comment and showed alot of understanding of how the game works. Kudos. I'm actually running for Congress partially on that very platform.
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/blake-chrysostom-for-kansas-782945/1/20
Doolin, I am a member of USWP. Here are my thoughts:
I agree, we cannot afford to be passive or defensive in a game whose major component if offensive warfare.
Before we can be an effective economic, military, and diplomatic powerhouse, he have to build up our domestic base and create the organizational infrastructure to efficiently wage such international policies and battles.
Supporting the military is not "creating" a socialist society. Rather, it is building up our military base so we can be more effective and back up all of our endeavors. This takes money and central organization.
Before we can act offensively, we need a big enough "stick" and the coordination to use it. Don't bring a knife to tank fights.
Those in favour of our military adopting an expansionist policy are not thinking this through thoroughly. Might I remind you what happened last time when we took on this aggressive methodology by marching onto Mexican soil?
We failed. Simple as.
Our failure partly came about due to the ineptitude of our elected bureaucrats (read what Tarik said), particularly Uncle Sam -- then President. However it was eminently due to the counteraction we faced from Portugal, Mexico's "loyal" ally. Bear in mind that that there was nothing profound about their alliance and yet Portugal diverted all it's resources and military power in order to safe guard Mexico. Call it good will but I think their reaction reveals their growing desperation to jump on any opportunity that will enable them to attack us.
If we follow expansionism we will be facing an equal match on the battleground, which means we are just as likely to fall are we are to succeed. My belief is that we remain patient by continuing to maintain a peaceful outlook on international affairs, all the while helping our allies in times of need. We must wait for a crack to appear in PEACE's inner working, only then will the time be right for us to pursue an expansionist methodology.
Great to see an active discussion here though.
I think we have yet achieve the prerequisites necessary for expansion into Central and South America.
In order to expand successfully, we need to have the military strength to invade and occupy and the political capital to sustain growth in the occupied region.
In Mexico we are facing both Mexicans fighting for their homeland and Portugal, who has the advantage of fighting far from their home.
Past events have demonstrated that our military is only capable of short term success in the south, and that those gains have come at the cost of home territories. Therefore, I believe we should solidify our current gains while engaging diplomatically with Portugal to divide Mexico between us. After a period of reconstruction during which population will be redistributed to reduce insurrectionist tendencies, we can consider pushing Portugal out of Mexico or perhaps moving further south towards South America.
I really do love you guys...this is what makes it fun for me. Hope I don't piss anyone off.
I agree building our military with a strong base is essential. I just think we can trim some other services I find a bit socialistic.
It's just an opinion.
I know the intentions of USWP and AAP are hopefully honorable, having to much power in one group makes the others nervous.
That's all I am saying...and God Bless eAmerica!
If other countries are trying PTO's, why doesn't the eUSA use them too? Or are we...
I say the USWP needs to fail before we can see real change
Right now, what we should do is rebuild our image in the eyes of other nations. Perhaps we should liberate parts of Mexico that have been conquered by Portugal, and give them back to Mexico, thereby making them owe us?
Dramaus: President Scrab has been working with Portugal on a peaceful withdrawal. Claire posted the information vis a vis the White House Press Briefing Room.
Doolin:
Although I sympathize with your concern about "socialist" agendas, I am not sure that is entirely a fair assessment. I think the budget, which is supported by the USWP, shows a significant focus on the military. I believe the vast majority of funding goes to military and military-associated like infrastructure. Furthermore, I believe the programs your are referring to are miniscule components of our national spending.
Unfortunately, I am having trouble finding the pie chart and the info on the forums, so I can't post numbers. Does somebody have the numbers? I am happy if you could post them with a link to the original info, even if they show I am wrong.
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We need to start thinking about what it will take to get us 'there'. My original post was geared toward the adoption of a more ambitious campaign, if it isn't number one on the list it NEEDS to be there.
If we can get congress to stop being so short-sighted in these matters I feel it would do us more good than harm. Sure there might be some hiccups along the way but we aren't going to learn anything by sitting back and waiting.
For starters why don't we organize more war games, Romania/Indo constantly have active wars to take part in, there is no reason why we shouldn't be the same, even if it is on our own terms (intentional resistance wars).
Last night I fought in my first resistance war in Baja and I jumped 1.5 levels, I can understand that it might not be as beneficial to those who are higher leveled players, but in order to build a rounded military we need to continue bumping up lower level players.
Even doing what we're doing here is great, talking about the countries needs and being generally active, it's a huge plus for me personally to see people involved and interested in the game as I'm sure I wouldn't be playing otherwise, I'm sure many of you feel the same way.
-coop
Wow Cooper that was one of the best comments I have ever read and I completely agree with you on this being a game and that we should expand. By the way welcome to Erepublik I haven't been here very long either but I figured I should say it anyway.
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