Presidential Manifesto Part 3
Day 1,107, 16:34
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Published in Ireland 
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by James Ferrin
Introduction
Hello again Ireland. It’s been a nice week so far though I know many of you are bogged down with snow and are unfortunately missing some days of school, haha. It’s starting to get to that stage of the year IRL that marks the seasonal tides of staying indoors by the fire and, in general, being lethargic. We must, however, stay vigilant in these upcoming weeks in eRepublik as many changes abound and the invasion of the UK rolls slowly to an end. I hope to detail to you in this part of my manifesto the key ideas I have for next month should you choose to elect me, and the roles each person on my cabinet will play, as well as the rest of you fine citizens.
Ministry of Defense
Probably the most effort that will happen this next month will be in regards to our military. This is in one part due to some struggles we’ve had in this invasion, and how we might correct these in the future. Yet in on another count, it is due to the conflicts we have had this past month with the ICA.
If I am elected President I will do my best to bring these two ever competing groups together. In my time in eRep I can confidently say that there have been few times the Irish have fought as strongly and as fiercely as they have with each other. There are of course the instances of war with the UK (which I have no intention of getting rid of
You might have seen Michael Hook’s (my MoFA) recent article on the ideas of how to bring the ICA and the Irish Government closer together. There is some explanations necessary to fully understand this:
1) The ICA would be paid an incentive (being passed by the Dail itself) in order to fall in line with the wishes of the Irish Government (these stipulations will be decided on by the Dail itself).
2) In the case that the ICA no longer want to follow these stipulations, or they break one of them, they will lose the incentive pay from the Government for that month, and any months that they continue outside the guidelines.
This is not a punishment. It is merely an offering from the government to the ICA for their support. Clearly, if they no longer wish to serve the government with their support, it is their choice and they will not receive compensation.
Another key plan for the IDF this next month will be devising a plan (a method of action, really) by which we can assess the profits and losses of our Companies and their supplies. This will help us decide how to run these companies in the future and how best to use them to supply our troops. There will also be major accountability in this regard, for I plan on having some quotas and ‘caps’ on how much food and weapons we supply. This plan of supply will seek to incorporate everyone who fights for Ireland, and not just the IDF.
Na Fianna
As has been detailed, Nith will remain as Commander of the Na Fianna branch of the Defense Department. I want to work on restructuring the IDF and NF in a way that would reflect two different branches within the MoD itself. Funding for Na Fianna will be selected from the funds given to the Minister of Defense to use towards the IDF. From there, the NF Commander will decide how to use the NF section of the funds to the best of their ability.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
As a current and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, I’ve had a lot to think about this subject. Michael, Don, and CT are all well equipped to carry out the needs of this Department, and I hope to work very closely to get some major things accomplished.
First of all, if you haven’t seen it yet, check out Don’s article here. You might be thinking “Well why don’t you tell us your own opinions on the matter?” And the fact is, when you have such great minds around full of ideas, it’s just not necessary. I’ve selected everyone on my possible Cabinet because they are some great thinkers, and I trust their ideas. This happens to be one of them.
This is a time where the Admins have changed so much that the lines of our countries are starting to fade. We saw it for a while when we owned North Dakota and Connecticut. The new horizon of eRepublik will indeed be difficult for many to grasp. There is a need more than ever for nations to cooperate and work together in land swaps for high economic growth. Not only is this an opportunity to raise our own GDP but it is also a time to bond more with our allies.
As an MoFA and a Commander in the ICA, I know how important, how crucial each person you know in eRepublik can be. Connections are everything in this game. That’s why it’s a social experiment, a game of networking. I want everyone on my Cabinet to know the ‘who’s who’ in the next month and to become (if not good friends) then atleast acquaintances with the members of other governments. And as a bit of advice to our younger citizens, I encourage you to take up this idea today, and get out there and just talk to people. You never know where it might land you.
Ministry of Finance
Ahhh, economics. Everyone’s favorite subject, right? Right? Ok maybe not >.> But, they are a necessity and hate them or love them, they make the world go round.
I’ve tasked Kavrocks with a difficult job. Have no mistake, I plan on re-hauling the way we do finance in this country. Moomoohead has put forward a fantastic idea this past month in regards to budgeting our government. I’ve never really seen it down, yet it seems so obvious to me. I want to stress to everyone that due to our horrific history of hijacks (as well as just in general) I plan on setting forth a campaign to not only audit every expenditure from the government, and to improve the security of our companies and organizations, but also to create a successful budgeting scheme that future Presidents might be able to use to help them run this country.
Let’s be frank, times have been tough for Ireland recently. War always helps but the sad truth is that the IEP value is very poor compared to other currencies in the world and it seems like every day we are losing citizens. I can not stress enough, however, the importance of securing the governments assets and means of income first before any consideration to raising expenses. I have tasked the MoF to carry out some goals of raising the value of the IEP and lowering our inflation so that once our money is secure it will be set for initially slow but, over time, large growths.
Ministry of Industry
As I have stated, a key issue this next month will be security. Amal3k is well versed in cyber-security and is just the kind of guy to help Ireland’s assets remain secure now and into the future. He will be tasked with organizing some simple guidelines for CPs in the future to abide by to ensure the utmost safety of our assets.
As Industry implies, there are also going to be some critical developments with companies in Ireland. Two words- New Resources. I already have some ideas on expanding some on our state companies in regards to securing some of the new resources Ireland will be gaining in order to help our government accrue a profit. I have asked Kavrocks to work on a new model we can use for mathematically identifying the profits and losses of our companies, and at which ratio it is best to sell or supply at. As there are many variables at play, I am sure that this formula may change, but I offer it to any Presidents in the future who wish to use it for the benefit of the country. Making Ireland efficient will not only help us to grow economically and expand militarily, but it will ensure that if a breach in security does happen in the future, that our losses will be smaller in scale.
Other Ministries
As I have stated previously, I plan to leave the Dail delegated ministries (undertaken by Moo) with the Dail. I believe in giving the Dail more things to do, and I think it will help Presidents accomplish more as well as ensure a shared responsibility and balance of power. I do have some advice for the Dail though.
As some may have noticed, I have yet to announce a Minister of New Citizens. I have some key people in mind, but have not heard from them. I will make public my choice for MoNC before the elections, likely in my 5th and final part of this manifesto.
I would like the MoNC to work closely with the goals of the Education Department (as overseen by the Dail). I have heard some fantastic ideas in regards to revamping our Education Ministry. One such idea is the possible re-installment of the mentor program. Anyone remember those days?
With such a gap in player base (new vs. old) now is the greatest time, more than ever, to put this program back into play. It will be the duty of the MoNC to work with the Dail to find such mentors and to set up new citizens with these specialized mentors so that they may be better prepared to lead this country in the future.
I urge the Dail to set the guidelines of what information the mentors must cover, and to ensure the fairness and neutrality of said mentors. They should be men and women of upstanding caliber and character, with values that transcend party lines. I trust this to be a challenge, but a good demonstration of the people’s voice in the Dail.
Conclusion
Unity, security, accountability, restructurization, and growth. These are the key principles by which I wish to lead the upcoming Presidency, and I would be honored if you would choose to elect me on the 5th of December. Take care, Ireland.
Slán go fhóill o7
Hello again Ireland. It’s been a nice week so far though I know many of you are bogged down with snow and are unfortunately missing some days of school, haha. It’s starting to get to that stage of the year IRL that marks the seasonal tides of staying indoors by the fire and, in general, being lethargic. We must, however, stay vigilant in these upcoming weeks in eRepublik as many changes abound and the invasion of the UK rolls slowly to an end. I hope to detail to you in this part of my manifesto the key ideas I have for next month should you choose to elect me, and the roles each person on my cabinet will play, as well as the rest of you fine citizens.
Ministry of Defense
Probably the most effort that will happen this next month will be in regards to our military. This is in one part due to some struggles we’ve had in this invasion, and how we might correct these in the future. Yet in on another count, it is due to the conflicts we have had this past month with the ICA.
If I am elected President I will do my best to bring these two ever competing groups together. In my time in eRep I can confidently say that there have been few times the Irish have fought as strongly and as fiercely as they have with each other. There are of course the instances of war with the UK (which I have no intention of getting rid of
🙂) but for the most part, we sit around and pass the time by thinking of ways to one up each other.
You might have seen Michael Hook’s (my MoFA) recent article on the ideas of how to bring the ICA and the Irish Government closer together. There is some explanations necessary to fully understand this:
1) The ICA would be paid an incentive (being passed by the Dail itself) in order to fall in line with the wishes of the Irish Government (these stipulations will be decided on by the Dail itself).
2) In the case that the ICA no longer want to follow these stipulations, or they break one of them, they will lose the incentive pay from the Government for that month, and any months that they continue outside the guidelines.
This is not a punishment. It is merely an offering from the government to the ICA for their support. Clearly, if they no longer wish to serve the government with their support, it is their choice and they will not receive compensation.
Another key plan for the IDF this next month will be devising a plan (a method of action, really) by which we can assess the profits and losses of our Companies and their supplies. This will help us decide how to run these companies in the future and how best to use them to supply our troops. There will also be major accountability in this regard, for I plan on having some quotas and ‘caps’ on how much food and weapons we supply. This plan of supply will seek to incorporate everyone who fights for Ireland, and not just the IDF.
Na Fianna
As has been detailed, Nith will remain as Commander of the Na Fianna branch of the Defense Department. I want to work on restructuring the IDF and NF in a way that would reflect two different branches within the MoD itself. Funding for Na Fianna will be selected from the funds given to the Minister of Defense to use towards the IDF. From there, the NF Commander will decide how to use the NF section of the funds to the best of their ability.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
As a current and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, I’ve had a lot to think about this subject. Michael, Don, and CT are all well equipped to carry out the needs of this Department, and I hope to work very closely to get some major things accomplished.
First of all, if you haven’t seen it yet, check out Don’s article here. You might be thinking “Well why don’t you tell us your own opinions on the matter?” And the fact is, when you have such great minds around full of ideas, it’s just not necessary. I’ve selected everyone on my possible Cabinet because they are some great thinkers, and I trust their ideas. This happens to be one of them.
This is a time where the Admins have changed so much that the lines of our countries are starting to fade. We saw it for a while when we owned North Dakota and Connecticut. The new horizon of eRepublik will indeed be difficult for many to grasp. There is a need more than ever for nations to cooperate and work together in land swaps for high economic growth. Not only is this an opportunity to raise our own GDP but it is also a time to bond more with our allies.
As an MoFA and a Commander in the ICA, I know how important, how crucial each person you know in eRepublik can be. Connections are everything in this game. That’s why it’s a social experiment, a game of networking. I want everyone on my Cabinet to know the ‘who’s who’ in the next month and to become (if not good friends) then atleast acquaintances with the members of other governments. And as a bit of advice to our younger citizens, I encourage you to take up this idea today, and get out there and just talk to people. You never know where it might land you.
Ministry of Finance
Ahhh, economics. Everyone’s favorite subject, right? Right? Ok maybe not >.> But, they are a necessity and hate them or love them, they make the world go round.
I’ve tasked Kavrocks with a difficult job. Have no mistake, I plan on re-hauling the way we do finance in this country. Moomoohead has put forward a fantastic idea this past month in regards to budgeting our government. I’ve never really seen it down, yet it seems so obvious to me. I want to stress to everyone that due to our horrific history of hijacks (as well as just in general) I plan on setting forth a campaign to not only audit every expenditure from the government, and to improve the security of our companies and organizations, but also to create a successful budgeting scheme that future Presidents might be able to use to help them run this country.
Let’s be frank, times have been tough for Ireland recently. War always helps but the sad truth is that the IEP value is very poor compared to other currencies in the world and it seems like every day we are losing citizens. I can not stress enough, however, the importance of securing the governments assets and means of income first before any consideration to raising expenses. I have tasked the MoF to carry out some goals of raising the value of the IEP and lowering our inflation so that once our money is secure it will be set for initially slow but, over time, large growths.
Ministry of Industry
As I have stated, a key issue this next month will be security. Amal3k is well versed in cyber-security and is just the kind of guy to help Ireland’s assets remain secure now and into the future. He will be tasked with organizing some simple guidelines for CPs in the future to abide by to ensure the utmost safety of our assets.
As Industry implies, there are also going to be some critical developments with companies in Ireland. Two words- New Resources. I already have some ideas on expanding some on our state companies in regards to securing some of the new resources Ireland will be gaining in order to help our government accrue a profit. I have asked Kavrocks to work on a new model we can use for mathematically identifying the profits and losses of our companies, and at which ratio it is best to sell or supply at. As there are many variables at play, I am sure that this formula may change, but I offer it to any Presidents in the future who wish to use it for the benefit of the country. Making Ireland efficient will not only help us to grow economically and expand militarily, but it will ensure that if a breach in security does happen in the future, that our losses will be smaller in scale.
Other Ministries
As I have stated previously, I plan to leave the Dail delegated ministries (undertaken by Moo) with the Dail. I believe in giving the Dail more things to do, and I think it will help Presidents accomplish more as well as ensure a shared responsibility and balance of power. I do have some advice for the Dail though.
As some may have noticed, I have yet to announce a Minister of New Citizens. I have some key people in mind, but have not heard from them. I will make public my choice for MoNC before the elections, likely in my 5th and final part of this manifesto.
I would like the MoNC to work closely with the goals of the Education Department (as overseen by the Dail). I have heard some fantastic ideas in regards to revamping our Education Ministry. One such idea is the possible re-installment of the mentor program. Anyone remember those days?
With such a gap in player base (new vs. old) now is the greatest time, more than ever, to put this program back into play. It will be the duty of the MoNC to work with the Dail to find such mentors and to set up new citizens with these specialized mentors so that they may be better prepared to lead this country in the future.
I urge the Dail to set the guidelines of what information the mentors must cover, and to ensure the fairness and neutrality of said mentors. They should be men and women of upstanding caliber and character, with values that transcend party lines. I trust this to be a challenge, but a good demonstration of the people’s voice in the Dail.
Conclusion
Unity, security, accountability, restructurization, and growth. These are the key principles by which I wish to lead the upcoming Presidency, and I would be honored if you would choose to elect me on the 5th of December. Take care, Ireland.
Slán go fhóill o7
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Lookin good. The only thing I don't understand is why you'd want a stronger currency? Isn't focusing on stability the key to growth. Especially with the turbulance the monetary market will get from the new productivity levels and raw material requirements.
I like how your aim seems to be to create practical systems which can be passed onto future Presidents.
Thanks Sean.
Not sure if I explained it clearly enough, but the key will be first to stabilize, and then strengthen, in that order. Sorry if that got lost in translation 😛
Looking good.
I am all for it. Ireland needs to be proactive about our future and James Ferrin has a complete vision.
perfecto, voted!
Hint: Make Sean Power the Economic guy
Voted, best of luck james o7
Couple of questions:
" ICA would be paid an incentive " as I understand it the ICA does not go on the offensisive in Imperalist manners to countries. How would they support EDEN goals then?
You skiped most important issue facing country next month, what do you plan to do with new resourse regions?
Snow in Ireland? was there snow in Kansas too?
Who would be your three representitives in EDEN?
Will you have acess to any goverment orgs?
Will you remain comander of the ICA if you get elected?
Why should people vote for you instead of John G, what do you poses that he does not?
Will you be buying any votes for this election?
What Ginge said x2
Good luck
First off this is the first manifesto I have commented on in three years of playing. Ireland is in horrible shape. Moo has done a great job this past term. However I am not sold on this canidate. I think most people talk the talk but cannot follow through. For the government run agencies you need someone who wont steal. Well how do you know?
1. Pick someone that has nothing to gain by running the companies. 2. I can think of a few but will not say names.
3. The IEP is very weak and things need to be done to fix it.
4. Our RM is very high. (just today everything I looked at was at .25 IEP, This is outrageous.)
5. Who says your better than the other candidates?
6. How do you plan on making Ireland better? (In two sentences please)
Now is your chance to convince me, I have never heard of you or seen you around IRC. As of right now you are one of the weakest candidates out there.
Prove me wrong!
Good luck for the election. Anyway, I don't see the point in writing so many "wot" as a manifesto. eRepublik is a really simple game, in my opinion a good manifesto should be one medium page. Otherwise just a few friends will read (and vote). 😉
@John James is actually on IRC more than you 😛
Also moo, plox don't talk about buying votes or anything to do with votes actually...well maybe after you lrn2multi 😛
@oj, Im on IRC 24/7
I dont know how that could be.
Im on it for Er and CN
He's right, he's on a good few hours every evening, johnthemany
Nice pic of the pints of Harp with chasers.
James Ferrin invented irc. (just kidding)
Nice plan, but I disagree with the ICA incentive. They should be in line anyway, not to paid to do it. It's like Carthage and its mercanary army. When Carthage couldn't pay, army turned on Carthage. No need to replicate that.
Even as a member of the ICA I disagree with giving us funding. We are an independent organisation and always have been. Some of our leaders have made mistakes in the past and our image has been tarnished in the process, we shouldn't expect money from the government for us to correct our behaviour. The people who will be receiving this gold to improve the organisation have no quarrel with the state and therefore I personally wont accept any government funding for the ICA.
I appreciate the gesture, but I recommend the ICA take no government funding if offered, it's unnecessary.
He has my vote!
Always have my support brother.
No thanks. I have a reservation.
And can you answer me directly and simply James, please?
Did you play any part in the handling of the funds that were stolen, and did you make any money market transactions subsequently?
(Hand on an e-bible please, I just want a straight answer from you, and no spokesman)
Thanks.
I think you're the first person to ask me up front tbh Grainne.
(And as a very religious person, ye can take it I won't be lying over any e-Bible)
*hand on e-Bible* No. Never in the time I have been in this game have I ever had anything to do with the stealing or donating of any stolen funds, orgs, assets, et al.
When OJ stole government funds and donated them to ICA, I had no access to the org that held them, and that remained so until he was recently Court-Marshalled and I gained access again. This is after I donated all of my own gold, and after Mr. Ginge and Yddub did the same to repay the debt ICA was burdened with on behalf of OJ.
At this point in time I do have access to ICA assets once again. And, even since having control, I have not made any Money Market transactions in at least 2 months time. You have my word, my honor, and my belief on that.
re upfront, well I honestly just want to know for myself. Ofc there is never any way to know (for sure) if people are lying or telling the truth, so this is where trust comes in.
I've made a lot of mistakes with misplaced trust in this game, I don't intend to make many more.
If thats your honest reply, I can only take it at face value, and hope it isnt manufactured carefully to be "technically correct". Its the spirit of the thing I want to feel.
Thanks anyway for taking the time to reply directly.
I can respect that, seriously. I've made a lot of dumb (and bad) decisions in the year I've been here, so unfortunately I can't just 'start clean' with everyone being happy about it. I have to start somewhere, and I'm trying to start here. I don't blame or hate anyone who bears ill-will toward me for any reason, especially if they're just being weary of putting in 'someone else' from ICA.
Even if people don't vote for me (or vote against me) solely based on the reason that they don't trust me, I hope that, if I do win, I can prove to them that I stand by my word. You're absolutely right about taking things at 'face value', because actions speak louder than words. Unfortunately, in the current case, my words must come before I have the ability to make good on my actions.