IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO THE IRISH COMMUNITY
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO THE IRISH COMMUNITY:
Firstly, I admit I have been unusually quiet of late (less competitions, less articles) and I know that’s not good enough. I set some high standards when I took this role and I've met most of those standards (in my opinion) up until the 20th of June. During my time as MoC I've helped to generate record funding for the community. There has been extremely high activity (with this article being my 28th). I have records of every cent that was donated to and from The Irish Community, if anyone feels the need to do an audit, I am willing to provide any requested information. I've never once made a cent from my role as MoC, any donations made to my personal account were immediately transferred to The Irish Community. I have felt a deep responsibility to protect, promote and nurture The Irish Community, sometimes at my own personal cost (e.g. removing an article in a rage).
I do admit that I suffered from some “disillusion with Ministerial life” over the last week or so, some things I left to fester and build up over time. Things I should have spoken up about but didn’t. Plenty of regrets! The MoC was seen by the latest CP to be nothing more than a token gesture in my opinion. For example, on the forum the MoC is not even listed as part of the June Cabinet. I left it go, I shouldn’t have.
Even without the support of the current CP, I've been very active in supporting the current cabinet. I've organised fund-raising for much needed capital for MPP's, which were donated to the Central Bank. I've come to the help of the DoD on numerous occasions when supplies were low. I was in the process of getting the community involved in RW's through a raffle. I understand the difficulties the country is experiencing at present and I also understand the importance of the Community in times like this. They can take our regions but they can’t take our Community.
As of yesterday The Irish Community had a remarkable 16,570.02 IEP and 32.6 Gold in cash. When I took the role we had a mere 624.16 IEP and 1.33 Gold.
I was planning on going out with a bang, thanks to a huge donation of weps from Nogin the nog which would be part of a competition to run this weekend. I was also planning a RW Raffle with a prize-fund of 10,000 IEP. Even with these 2 large give-aways The Irish Community was going to be cash rich when I stepped down as MoC at the end of this term.
That was the plan at least, until today...
Then 10,000 IEP was removed from The Irish Community by our CP to fund a RW in Cork. This action was not cleared with the MoC, I received no message or formal request to make funds available or to assist in this RW. The funds were just removed by the CP. He sent me a message explaining why he took the funds. The RW doesnt even seem to have been co-ordinated with the IA as there were no orders or notices for some time. In the end the RW was lost and the IEP with it.
If people within the Irish Community wished to fund RW's they would send donations to the Central Bank or the DoD. The reason people kindly donate to the Irish Community is to fund the activities of the MoC. The MoC does not care for Political, Economical or Military affairs (however the MoC is not blind to these matters and will do everything within its powers to assist, when requested). The MoC only cares for Irish Citizens and friends of the Community.
The Irish Community is not a slush fund for the Government or for a CP. After today’s events, I have decided that I can no longer work with this CP and his clear disrespect towards the Irish Community. Therefore I am tendering my resignation with immediate effect.
Mise le meas,
DerBrad
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DerBrad
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Its been a pleasure serving the Community.
We have some very "giving" citizens.
I was taken aback by the support and donations received during my tenure.
I wouldn't be happy to see my donations used in this way.
I was responsible for these donations.
I had no option, but to step down.
Regards
DerBrad
That.
Was a hell of a resignation.
That.
Was a hell of a resignation.
x2
That.
Was a hell of a resignation.
x3
Sorry to see you leave DerBrad. You have done some great work with the Irish Community, and I hope you take up this office again.
Congratulations on a job well done DerBrad. As a former MoC I was in awe of what you achieved during your tenure. Particularly the level of financial support you gained for the Community from a wide range of citizens.
It's sickening to see Community donations being squandered so disrespectfully. This type of thing is worse than being wiped or having to face a PTO threat because it strikes at the very fabric of the Community. Who's going to donate to the MoC next month? To pay for somebody else's RH medal attempts?
As you say, DerBrad, regions come and go, without the Community we are nothing.
Irasian, you just went from mediocre to bad in my opinion.
What James said 😁^
Man you have done a fantastic job as MoC, from the get go you where working hard coming up and releasing very good comps including the one to welcome our Greek brothers and sisters here.
Don't worry about getting tired of ministerial work, it happens to us all..sure you can see im half two clicking atm cause I needed a break.
Man nothing more I can say bar you have been a legend for us as a country for the last few months.
o7
That.
Was a hell of a resignation.
x4
Putting it the way you did,
I feel the need to fix up James Keiller's statement
"Irasian, you just went from bad to very bad in my opinion."
I was under the impression after a chat with my MoD that a RW was to start just as soon as Canada attack the UK. After waiting for a bit I saw that no RW was going to start so I took the initiative to start a RW.
I should have thought this through.
I applaud you for stating how you really feel about me. I would also encourage all fellow Irish citizens to do the same instead of talking behind my back.
This is the only way to learn in my opinion, from ones mistakes and the mistakes of others.
I shall await my trial in the Dail as no one is above the law. Not even the country president.
Your sincerely,
Irasian
I also agree with all of the above and I am sorry I to see you go.
I should have given you more support.
That cabinet on the forums was but an outline of the cabinet and was missing some key people. I knew I should have fixed that up. For this grave error I apologise again.
Not sure a trial is necessary, Irasian.
The IA command was aware of the RW, due to the coordination with EDEN HQ; As always, following orders. However, If DerBrad had not made this article, I would have assumed the IEP came from the bank. We had a person on by to RW the region, and so that IEP will be used on another date.
RW tend not to come under Irish Army budget, but they most certainly do the Bank. The IEP should simply be returned to the Community Org from the Bank.
If that is still a problem, then the Irish Army will try to pick up some of the tab.
Seanan - If a trial is not necessary, are you essentially telling me the CP has the authority to personally remove funds from the Irish Community?
And the Bank is paying people to start RW's? That's news to me. What is the applications process?
I wouldn't be too hard on Irasian. He stepped in when no one else seemed to be willing. I have much respect for him.
Still, I've always tried to give yo The Irish Community every month since the Community Goddess known as Einberliner ran the show. I'm afraid this event will make me think twice before contributing in July.
I'm sad to see you go, DerBrad. You've done an awesome job. I just hope we don't end up with an MoC lime that tosspot Keillier fellow, or whatever his name was.
"I'm afraid this event will make me think twice before contributing in July."
Exactly why the Irish Community will suffer from the actions of our CP. I wouldn't donate to a CP's personal slush fund, and I cant support that.
Also, thanks to everyone for the kind words above - its appreciated
@DerBrad - I'm just making it clear the IA command's stance in this; We run battle groups, not handle money.
But as to your question, having studied the Constitution before now then I would say its very possible he has authority over the "The Irish Community" as it is a state position, within his government. This would be different if it was the "Community Fund" which is under the guard of the State, but remains independent. I dislike the fact authority was used over the department, and I would suggest this CP or next CP makes "Irish Community" an independent organization. To prevent it happening again. Or at least, the CP make it clear to the Minister of Community, that the fund raising is going for a specific cause.
I am saying this judgement doesn't go against the Constitution. However, I am saying it was a bad judgement.
@James Keiller: As DerBrad stated he was in the process of getting "RW's through a raffle". However, RW's have been coordinated with EDEN before DerBrad has gotten chance to do the raffle, so Its been shooting from the hip on who get to do it.
I don't think anyone should be put off from taking part in the Irish Community department. Its a state run organization, aiming to raise funds for the benefit of the community. We should all just ask the CP makes clear to the MoC exactly what he is raising money for; Those who donate will give for certain causes, and some causes they will not.
You are damn right DerBrad! Fair play to you!
Epic is epic.
That.
Was a hell of a resignation.
x5
You did a brilliant job man and I would have loved for you to continue in this position. Ireland loses a great asset and mind with you resigning.
o7 Sir o7
Remarkable turn of events. Well done in the role DerBrad, and shame on you, Irasian.
Still like to point out, the Irish Army has nothing to do with this incident, as we do not open RW's - the government does. We just fight in them.
We don't run the country, despite popular belief.
Relax, Seanan. People are still just a little riled up about how the IA fixed the Community Awards last time around.
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Just kidding, by the way.
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Impeach Irasian! owait, you need a congress to do that.
Voted. + can anybody help me with publication of the article in Ireland?
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why was DerBrad's last comment deleted ? : o
What Chance Harrison said.
You have the total respect of the community.
Irasian made a totally unacceptable move.
Respect
Sounds like a lack of communication between the Prez and yourself. We've been blessed with some decent guys as MoC in the past but you've raised the bar even higher it has to be said.
DERBRAD! DO NOT LEAVE COMMUNITY OR ELSE...
Thank you DerBrad for your services to the Irish community, being the only MoC I have experienced as I only recently joined eRepublik it is hard for me to judge you against past MoCs. However, your term has certainly made me have high expectations for the next MoC.
o7
Please note that Sweet Drinker (Mr Central Bank) has donated 10,000 IEP to the Irish Community Org
Ye I really feel I should say something here.
1)The bank does not 'pay ppl' to RW... it funds RWs. Where'd ppl think the money comes from?!
2)Ppl really need to understand that a CP needs to make decisions, often quickly, and use whatever resources are online/available at the time. I was not online during this time to send the funds. As for raffling the RW, a nice move when possible, but not something that can always be coordinated with an alliance initiative.
3)This is actually a 'non-event'. He is hardly the first CP to borrow cash from the Community fund (Jacques Cousteau completely emptied the fund awhile back and nobody batted an eyelid). Temporarily appropriating funds isn't 'looting' the Community Fund. I awoke to a message requesting the funds be reimbursed, and did so. Irasian never had any intention of 'stealing' from the fund (neither did Jacques for that matter).
4)Irasian doesn't deserve to be railroaded over this. Ppl insinuating he 'took something that didn't belong to him' should realize that probably the reason he went to the Community Org is because he has never even opened the bank org and probably didn't know the PW. THAT'S how little interest he has in taking things from the state!
5)I could understand how opening up an org to find all your hardwork disappeared would be startling. But this really seems like a misunderstanding that could easily have been cleared up with a few pm's.
6)Derbrad you have indeed been wonderful in the MoC, active and effective. If you wish to take a break from it, you've certainly earned it. But I really think when you exit the role, it should be be in the same admirable manner that you have operated during the rest of your tenure.
Sweet Drinker - I dont want to drag this on and on, especially now that the funds have been restored to the org. But for the record - I received a PM from the CP telling me that he had stolen 10k. He used the word "stole". He did not contact me requesting funds, he just took them. If he was just borrowing funds as you said, why didn't he tell me that he was merely borrowing the funds?
I think that made it very clear to me that it wasn't a case of borrowing funds.
Admirable or not, I had decided that I could no longer work with a CP who had shown clear disrespect towards the Irish Community.
1)The bank does not 'pay ppl' to RW... it funds RWs.
So, the right person in the right place at the right time gets a free 10k towards a tilt at a RH medal while IA soldiers are working for 4iep a day? I find that lack of transparency very de-motivating.
There was a time if you wanted to put yourself forward to start RWs you nominated yourself in open forum and paid the fee yourself.
This jesuitical distinction between funding the RW and funding the individual leaves Government wide open to accusations of cronyism.
If I managed to get 5g from that RW, I was planning to donate it to the Irish community.
@DerBrad - I used the word stole as a joke. It was probably a foolish choice of words to use I admit but I was planning to reimburse the funds ASAP.
I probably should of alerted you to my plans and for that I am sorry.
@James Keiller
This has nothing to do with the IA. In actual fact the conversation that prompted me to do this was held in the ICA chat room and was held between Seanan, Ibhoy and a couple of other people that I think are military minded.
The plan was to RW Cork while Shannon was under attack by Canada or that is what I gathered was going to happen from the discuss.
I saw that no RW happened at the planned time so I did what I thought was necessary.
I honestly don't think he had any intention of denying the Community Fund the money.
As for who gets to start RW's. It's not my providence, I don't know how that is decided.
Irasian, this had nothing to do with the IA, true. What I'm saying is that if people win RH medals thanks to public money, the process for selecting those people should be more transparent.
Also, I'm sorry I said you were bad. Heat of the moment.
With regard to the 10,000 IEP, can I just say that I am happy that it has been returned to its rightful home and I appreciate the manner at which Irasian apologised for his actions. That's all I have left to say on this matter
Meh.
MEH.
Derbrad? Supercool MoC, just like your predecessors Keiller and Donut. You've worked your little eIrish butt off in this role, and I've always found you to be a man with infinite patience....so I was quite e-shocked to read this.
Obviously there were some communications issues, but tbh this fund-sucking-RW-move stinks altogether, despite the late explanations and reparations.
Boooo!!!!!!
/not impressed, at all.
"This has nothing to do with the IA. In actual fact the conversation that prompted me to do this was held in the ICA chat room and was held between Seanan, Ibhoy and a couple of other people that I think are military minded."
that seems to me like business as usual.RW medals got pokered out by a few individuals.
i'm very sorry for you DerBrad, you did really a fantastic job, and it's really a pity that you got treated disrespectfully.
And your statement irasian, to give the 5gold back in case of a successful RW is very, very poor imo.
If you stand for CP, DerBrad, you have my vote for sure o7
Very impressive job DerBrad. o7
DerBrad for president. That is all. o7.
What PeterSake said x2. Der Brad rocks.
Done with style & class as always DerBrad, wouldn't expect anything less from you.
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