Interview with MacIneely

Day 1,960, 05:23 • Published in Ireland Ireland • by Paddy OBrien


Last evening, MacIneely dropped by the cottage and, over a few pints, I interviewed him about his entry into the CP race. Here are his thoughts and answers to the questions.



How experienced a player in eRepublik do you consider yourself?
Experienced enough. I've been lucky enough to have good veteran players take me under their wing and show me the way around town so to speak. I have some leading experience, as former president of Independent Voices (I hear I'm still quite popular over there. 😉) and as president of the Grey Wolf Party.

Why do you want to be CP?
For the medal 😉. Nah, joking with you. I feel I can do a good job as CP because I am a cunning strategist and fierce nationalist. I feel this country needs more of those.

How would you describe your political philosophy?
Mostly Right-wing and Anti-Communist. I must admit, I find socialism an interesting idea, but I wouldn't consider myself a socialist.

Who are some people that you admire, both in game and RL?
In RL, I admire Siddhartha Gautama, Mahavira, Hermann Hesse, Machiavelli, Ashoka the Great, Vlad the Impaler, and Brian Boru (best leader Ireland ever had.) in Erepublik, I admire Binksy, Brian Boru (the player, not the High King. 😁, and Edana Savage (lovely lady, unfortunately I never got the chance of meeting her.)

What are some things you think are going right in eIreland, and some wrong?
I think we have good leaders. But I feel that unless we work harder, towards the goal of an united, independent eIreland, then we will never progress and will only regress. eBritain, as always, will pose an obstacle. But as long as we work with them, I feel we will have nothing to worry about in the forseeable future.

What is your opinion on CUA and our joining it?
Whatever floats eIreland's boat.

Who have you asked to join your cabinet and in what positions?
I want dependable people, people who can be trusted. I'd want Paddy O'Brien as Minister of Education and Unteroffizier Rolf Steiner as Minister of Defense. Other than that, I'd like to keep the cabinet the way it is. Too much change can be damaging for one's health. 🙂

Share your thoughts on the current military and economic situations?
It's as good as it's ever going to be. Sounds cynical, but unless we start pushing ourselves to the limit, we're not going to get any higher up, only regressing.

As folks consider whether to vote for you, what is the one thing you would like them to consider the most?
I always keep mah promises. And I promise, I will work to the best of my abilities to keep eIreland going. It's up to you to decide if my abilities are enough.

After the brutal questioning, it was time to go fishing to recover.