JCS Liason and Synesi!

Day 1,658, 14:46 Published in USA USA by Synesi
Edit: I was suspended from the JCS after writing this article. Suspended until Israel is out of office I'm told.
Edit again: No communication ended up occurring between the JCS and the President.


In the past couple of days, there has been much heat regarding myself and a position I accepted for presidential candidate Israel Stevens. The position was titled JCS Liaison and was created to better facilitate interaction between the JCS and the Executive Office. The position had no authority beyond keeping communication open between the CP and the JCS. Essentially sending messages back and forth, and to confirm that the messages were seen by both parties.

It is no secret that the JCS and Israel Stevens are not best buddies. When the position was offered to me, it was clear that there would be no communication between JCS and Exec. I viewed this as unacceptable. When the JCS split occurred, it was said by the Chairman of the JCS that the JCS would remain in communication with the Executive Branch. I merely acted to make sure that this tenant of who we are as a military was upheld. On this issue, I don’t really care who wins the presidential election, it’s not about the person. It’s about working together for the common good.

The Chairwoman of the JCS has assured me that the JCS will in fact remain in contact with whoever is elected to become President of this country. Due to this assurance, there is no need for the JCS Liaison position, and I am happy to say that the eUS military will continue to uphold the tenets that we have claimed to uphold. By this assurance to keep communications open, I am proud to be a part of a group that clearly deserves to run this military.

This was never about positions or titles, this was about ensuring that the eUS Military and the Executive would be able to more effectively communicate in order to protect this country. Since it is now clear that this will happen, I will no longer accept the role of JCS Liaison should Israel Stevens be elected. I have never cared for recognition or fancy titles. I care about the continued success and integrity of this military. As JCS, that is my highest priority.

I would like to further clear up certain drama that was perpetrated by very specific individuals. This position was not created to receive votes from the eUS Military. Israel was already receiving votes from the eUS Military. Look at recent AMP elections, many military members voted FOR IS over candidates who have better relations with the JCS. The position was created to foster communication and cooperation. Do not let the past cloud your judgements. The past is not the present, you must continually evaluate circumstances as they occur because people and circumstances continually change.

I was not bribed, nor deceived, nor cajoled into accepting this position. I know who Israel Stevens is and I know his past. I also know that the protection and cooperation of this eCountry must go beyond personal ego and past history. I knew there would be heat for this and I did not expect this to occur easily. What I do know is that the combined military success of this country right now, in the present, and in the future can only occur when people work together. Emotions and the past must be put aside for this country to move ahead. Leadership is about setting examples, and as Commander of the USTC, I hope to set the example that communication must go beyond just your own house.

I would like to deeply apologize to the “9” people who were offended by my breach in protocol. It is clear to me now that the good of the many clearly outweighs the displeasure of a few.

I want to thank the many people who supported me in this. You are the reason I play this game.

I would also like to personally thank Bradley Reala and Cstarlight21 for their comments to me made in private. You are both fine examples of people who do not tolerate violent and childish outbursts, and I applaud you for your ability to put your egos aside to do what is best for this country and this military, which is a sentiment both myself and I’m sure a majority of this country are truly in agreement on. You will both be remembered in the annals of history for the actions and words you have chosen.

For the tl;dr
JCS have ensured that there will indeed be communication between any PotUS and the JCS. So I will be stepping down from the JCS Liaison position as it is no longer necessary.

P.S. For the few comments I’m sure this article will receive, if you happen to use more than one comment, I will probably call you out 😉

-Synesi
General, USTC.