I'm Not Done Yet
Gnilraps
Department of Politics
Day 1,645 of the New World
22 May 2012
Every day I hear another person declare the end of their patience with this game.
Sometimes it's the way Admin has turned this into a "Premium" game...
Sometimes it's the trolls and thicktards who suck around on the Forums like overgrown Plecostomi...
...another Forum troll hard at work...
And sometimes it's just that there's such a huge mountain to climb in order to feel competitive...
Yeah, I get it.
But I'm not done yet.
So I am running for another term in Congress.
And the reason why has something to do with those issues I listed above.
I don't think there is anything that an ingame Government body like Congress can do to "fix" what is broken about eRepbulik. We who continue to play, do so knowing that our toy isn't working as well as it used to.
But there's still plenty that a Congress can do to:
1: mitigate some of the polarizing effect of Plato's Gold appetite.
2: marginalize a few trolls.
and
3: make it a little easier for the newer players to have the tools they need to level up a little bit more quickly.
So I am running for Congress (in Michigan, so PM me for moving expenses) specifically to fight for the reinvigorating of the Office of Militia Support.
My goal is to work toward a Congress that votes to support the following:
1: An expansion of the number of Military Units supported by OMS.
...using reasonable guidelines...
2: A renovation of the way funds are disbursed to OMS Militias.
...assuring fiscal responsibility...
3: A new method for accountability among OMS Militias.
...combining ingame mechanics and meta-game tech...
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I've got a preliminary sketch of how this would all look. It needs some input from some other experienced players as well as a little inspiration from some new players.
I want to see an Office of Militia Support that raises the level of gameplay for as many eUS Citizens as possible.
My passion for this is grounded in experience.
Commander, Easy Company
Economics Council Member
Former Vice President of eUSA
Former Secretary of Defense of eUSA
Secretary of Media x4
Former Lieutenant, Alpha Company 1st Platoon, USAF Special Forces
Congressman x5
Federalist Party President x4
Mentor to the Masses.
I run a Military Unit which enjoyed OMS support for many months. There were some frustrations associated with being an OMS-affiliated MU. I think many of those frustrations can be eliminated.
Easy Company has now been off OMS support for 3 weeks. We continue to distribute supplies at an extremely high level. I believe EZC is the MU it is today in part because of its long history with OMS.
I want other MU's to share in that benefit.
Life in a private Military Unit confers many unique benefits that cannot be found in a fully Government funded Military. I could raise a large chorus of "Amen's" to this point, I am sure. The point is to support that unique culture with a Congressional commitment.
I've been in congress before so I know the ropes.
I'm not afraid of the trolls and bottom-feeders who make Forum life miserable for many.
I know OMS inside and out, and I enjoy a very amicable relationship with its longtime director SGTRock.
I have a proven record of success in almost every endeavor I've undertaken in this game. What bumps I've endured in my road have also wizened me.
I have absolutely nothing to gain personally from this plotted course, it is entirely drawn from my hope that eUSA can be an even better place to live out your eLife.
I ask you to share this article with anyone who is currently in a private Military Unit. I will be fighting for all of them as a congressman, just as I am proud to fight side by side with them on the battlefield.
I'd appreciate your vote.
You may now return to your regularly scheduled clicking
Comments
Vote Gnilraps in Michigan.
Good luck bro!
Gnilraps for President!! er oops this is congress... Gnilraps for congress!!
Endorsed!
Gnilraps and I have been friends in RL for 10 years.
Good Luck Gnil o/
LOL @ GCL.
Not true though.
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Good Luck Gnilraps it takes a more patient man than me to deal with Congress and its air of superiority for basically doing nothing but redistributing income. I also think its funny how Pizza the Hut endorsed you, I mean General Cartman Lee. Clever to sabotage you by endorsing you.
Anyways, I will vote for you if you need it but I am sure you are going to be way ahead so that you won't so I'll see where my vote will matter for maybe one of the newer guys. Have to vote early unfortunately.
@Chance - I've gotten to know Rock a bit outside of the game, so it's not really an ass-kiss as much as it is a hopeful indication that I'll be able to work with him according to my plan.
o7
I loled at Pizzas endorsement - he cleans my pool . For 10 years now
Good Luck, my friend...o7
Best of luck Gnilraps.
Old soldiers never die,
and old farts ramble on and on and on and...
GL Gnilly.
good luck
@ Chance Harrison
You are a child and I had no problem recommending your removal from OMS. You can blame all your problems on me if you like, but I think it's clear who the douche is.
vote for your spirit. keep on like that)
1: mitigate some of the polarizing effect of Plato's Gold appetite.
2: marginalize a few trolls.
3: make it a little easier for the newer players to have the tools they need to level up a little bit more quickly.
I'm stealing that 😃
good luck
vote for me In WV!
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Gnilly and I go WAY back. We just have a love/hate relationship on eRep for teh lulz.
Go Gnilly!
Good luck Gnilraps, I hope to see you in there next month!
Go, Gnillraps!!!
You have my full support!!!
He is one of the finest people that I met in eRep.
He has everything that a Congressman should have.
People, just vote Gnillraps in Michigan.
Don't listen to this rubbish! Vote for me!
Errr I mean Gnilraps for Congress! 🙂
he is a liar, just not on the level of Ajay of P/HA...
if anyone has a memory, he has promised to work on many things over his tenures, ain't nothing changed or is going to, look at the number of votes this article received, just like Ajay when he runs for office, players of the meta-game showing up on eRepublik, to vote up a fellow circle jerk, if you want this game to improve, you the individual player has to improve on who they choose to jerk with.
It's a contest and you could win cool prizes - and be titled Most Interesting Person!
Interested? Please read more here - http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/are-you-the-most-interesting-person-in-terra-extended--2042190/1/20
hi george
I have Pleco in my aquarium - this guy really rocks! Nice pic there ; )
Not to be negative or troll, but isn't being commander of one of the country's largest militias and wanting to retool the OMS a pretty big conflict of interest?
Anyway, good luck. I hope you win.
@ Dell Fargus - Fair question. It doesn't FEEL like a conflict to me. Contrarily, it feels like work I am particularly prepared for. EZC won't have anything to do with OMS either way, we've left it and have no designs to return.
I think the conflict would be if EZC were still an OMS militia or if my goal were to redesign it to somehow benefit EZC. Instead, I really just want to see other MU's improve their portfolio, attract more members, do more damage, and generally operate at a high level.
I like OMS for militias, but since the rules aren't that onerous, I don't know what you could reasonably do to make it more attractive for militias. I also don't think being in Congress gets you much of a platform for change - the current structure is built into the constitutional amendment from 14 months ago. Maybe you should ask to join the DoD staff or something in the next cabinet instead?
Dell Fargus
Day 1,646, 16:28
"Not to be negative or troll..."
lmfao
Dell, you crack me up sometimes.
(And yes, I know you were being serious for a change. Just sounds so damned funny coming from you.)
@Avruch - I appreciate your constructive input. As I read things, I believe the renovations will be needed in both the executive as well as Legislative branches.
As an example of the type of changes I have in mind, I would like to see an OMS official be granted a "2nd Commander" spot in any Militia which receives OMS funding. The 2nd Commander spot is unique in an MU in that he can invite himself into any regiment in the MU to inspect DO.
This raises the level of accountability.
Good luck Gnilraps
Good luck to you, Gnilraps, even though GCL apparently has an unrequited crush on you.
I'll 2nd what you said about the advantages of life in non-gov't military orgs.
And the "troll" pic-- is that actually a lamprey? Or a real pic from the forums? Or both?
Gnil EZC will always support you!
Great speech!
I liked the original name of the article better tbh, still nice platform
@ Chance Harrison
Your birth certificate may verify you to be an adult, but clearly your actions are that of a child.
Run along little boy.
Good luck finding an "OMS official" that cba to use the 2nd Commander spot to do inspections. Each time I've brought this point up inre to improving oversight within any branch - thus far, I've been promptly dismissed. Worthless.
I blame Oblige. It's fashionable.
Gnilraps for Congress! Best of luck in your regional race.
I'll vote for you Gnil. And Cartman Lee : F+++ O++!
EZC ranked as the top MU despite losing funding. I'll follow you anywhere G!
what Chicago Machine said . To Hell and back, Currahee !!
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@rainy - I appreciate that admonition. Perhaps a new set of eyes will help...
If not I'll blame Oblige too.
I do think that the DoD oversight has become a bit lax; it was intended to be a leadership position overseeing the USAF and managing the OMS oversight, while the NSC was meant to manage orders and battle pings etc. But the two roles have converged, mostly at the expense of oversight. I understand from some articles and forums that there's some opacity in how money is being spent and who is getting what, and little or no input on branch leadership by the CP or DoD, etc. JCS redux, someday.
^
If there is anyplace where there is NO ARGUMENT AGAINST full disclosure, it ought to be OMS.
man ... i already promised my vote to a friend ... but Damn i want you in congress more than i want anybody else
i know that u do as u say and u are a great guy
and i want to see what kind of changes u can do to eUSA to make it an even Better place (and this is kind of impossible ... )