The Saga of the I.B.
Stormin EwokJedi
The Saga of the I.B. and the Sheep: A Tale of Discord and Discontent
My Fellow eAmericans,
In a twist of fate that even the most seasoned storyteller couldn't conjure, here I am, penning yet another discourse that I never thought I'd have to write. But alas, after countless attempts to navigate the labyrinthine chaos that is the BSP, I find myself at the precipice of exasperation, staring into the abyss of sheer frustration brought about by the Insufferable Buffoon at the helm of their ship. Yes, dear reader, we are about to embark on a journey into the heart of the Sheep, a flock led astray by the siren call of one man's cult of personality.
Throughout the annals of our shared history, I've made numerous endeavors to find common ground with the denizens of the Sheep. Yet, when the shepherd's bell tolls, even the noblest among them find themselves ensnared in his web of influence. It's akin to witnessing a recurring farce, where the same tired arguments echo ad nauseam, and one begins to wonder if the shepherd truly believes his rhetoric. It's like dealing with Trite, only with a generous sprinkling of extra IQ points.
Accusations fly like confetti at a parade, with nearly every member of our community finding themselves branded as multi-accounts or bots at some point. Recently, even stalwarts of our executive were unjustly accused of thievery, sparking a conflagration in our Congress Discord that fizzled into nothingness, leaving Henry to retreat to his echo chamber where his every utterance is met with reverent nodding.
Behold, a real-life cartoon strip of Henry himself
A visual testament to the absurdity that has become all too familiar in our political landscape.
A few weeks hence, I convened a modest Discord chamber, inviting members from various parties in a bid to bridge the chasm between the discontented and the so-called ruling elite. The irony, however, is as thick as molasses. For what some dub the ruling elite would gladly welcome any willing soul into their fold to aid in governing our nation. Yet, so few heed the call, preferring instead to languish in their bitterness and apathy. In this chamber, I presented three proposed legislations that have stirred debate in our Congress of late, with the intention of engaging BSP in constructive dialogue. Progress was being made, bridges were being built, and then, true to form, Henry pulled what we affectionately term a "Classic Henry." He snatched up his ball, sucked his thumb, and retreated to the safety of his sheep pen.
The irony of this screenshot is as abundant as it is poignant.
Henry wasn't blackballed from the meeting; he simply wasn't included, much like Owl, Voots, Dude, Shef, and numerous others. The purpose of the meeting was to gather individuals untouched by the fracas in our Congress Discord, to enact change collaboratively. Yet, Henry's dismissal of the proposed laws as "fake" only underscores his obstinacy and unwavering commitment to his narrative. He would have championed these measures had he been included, thus exemplifying the cult of personality that surrounds him. To label them as "fake laws" implies a disregard for their efficacy, a notion contradicted by the very BSP members who contributed to their genesis.
To my complete disappointment, Arrden then followed suit and did a similar thing. He took the bill on ABS, appended some valuable context and clarifications to it, and then, simply because he disagreed with one aspect, he abruptly deleted his version, effectively concealing it from view. Fortunately, my experiences with the BSP playbook over the years had equipped me for such tactics.
In the realm of Congress, crafting laws rarely garners unanimous consent. Compromise reigns supreme. If one finds themselves in accord with 95% of the proposed legislation but chooses to abandon the effort over the remaining 5%, they're adhering to the BSP playbook to the letter.
The historical chronicle of Sheep demands attention. Their demands for less forum usage were met, culminating in the demise of the forum itself. Their clamor for in-game voting was heeded, resulting in multiple voting platforms that have introduced confusion and disarray. Their desire to see Henry at the helm was fulfilled, yet he repays their loyalty with disdain for those who shoulder the burdens of governance.
I pose a question to you, my fellow countrymen: What contributions have the Sheep made to our nation? They obstruct our donation laws, hamstringing our treasury's ability to function effectively. Their impact on the battlefield is negligible at best. They hurl insults and accusations at our leadership, fostering an atmosphere of discord and mistrust. They stand as a beacon of negativity, obstinately refusing to engage in meaningful discourse or collaborate for the greater good.
For the Sheep to forge ahead, they must divest themselves of this insufferable buffoonery and engage with those willing to address their concerns. Should they choose this path, they will find themselves welcomed back into the fold, ready to march in unison toward progress. Should they persist in their obstinacy, they will remain exiled on the fringes, perpetuating a cycle of bitterness and recrimination against those who tirelessly strive to keep our nation afloat.
In conclusion, if this missive is deemed unbecoming or in contravention of our party's ethos, I extend my sincerest apologies to my Rough Riders. However, there comes a point when one must lay bare the truth for all to see, to illuminate the path forward amidst the darkness of discord. I stand proud of the recent dialogues aimed at fostering community improvement. I stand proud of the Rough Riders and their unwavering service to our nation. And above all, I stand proud to serve as your CP in the eUS.
Sincerely,
Stormin
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quality article. Full support from me.
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BSP (Well to be exact only Arrden and Henry, others just follow their theme and i know for a fact there are respectable people in BSP that some are friends with me), they find their identity ONLY and ONLY in being malcontents, disagreeing with everything and anything.
They are not genuine in voicing their concerns. When they disagree with something, it’s not because they have real concerns about things, it is just because they want to enforce their identity. The first objective is always, only to be in disagreements.
And that is why you never see them in agreements, and you can never find common grounds with them.
And because they DON’T WANT to compromise, they can’t win anything.
So that works like a loop. They disagree with things ➔ that causes fights ➔ fights causes hate ➔ they can’t win fights ➔ they become more hateful ➔ they disagree more with more hate = a never ending unreasonable complain loop.
It’s up to people if want to be called their identity as “always malcontents”… or want to engage in building things for eUS and actually be constructive.
As a new(returning but still a noob) player welcomed into RR, and given the privilege to be a delegate for several months now (non-consecutive) I can say as a new outside or fresh perspective it’s not only their contrarian nature I find that causes problems it’s the manner in which they do it. I can say for the most part I’ve seen many Congress members keep insults and negativity to a minimum, but members of this one particular party feel as though they have to be as aggressive as possible. Many times still met with candor and respect, if an appropriate and adult conversation could be had by their leadership in a open congressional meeting forum I think many of these issues would fizzle out. As things could simply be discussed, proposed then voted on, and the result of said vote would be taken into effect without all of the unnecessary drama and fighting that seems persistent when they don’t get their way.
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"It's like dealing with Trite, only with a generous sprinkling of extra IQ points."
I literally snorted coffee out of my nose.
hahaha
Right on...it was funny.
Such an article was necessary. There was a lot of stuff floating around. Vote and support from SFP o7 o/
an Opposition Party is necessary, dissenting voices are necessary. that's how a democracy works.
being a jerk is not limited to Sheep leadership, there's plenty of that to go around.
a government official complaining when someone outside of the government reveals something wrong with how the country they lead functions. where have I heard this before
what is wrong exactly lol nothing was misappropriated, the program that BSP started that wasn't transparent...wasn't transparent. and now is transparent. this is such a non-issue lol
Compromises have to be made. That is how you do effective governing.
Without it we just end up chasing our tails, and nothing gets done.
"It's like dealing with Trite, only with a generous sprinkling of extra IQ points."
Now this made me lol.
well unlike other top 5 parties BSP actually voices their concerns and reveals irregularities, whether they are honest or dishonest. And will continue to do so. If anyone from the top doesn't like that then I am sorry, but from a democratic point of view, the fact that POTUS needed to release this type of article means that BSP is doing a great job in being a thorn in the eye when necessary.
BAAAAA
if henry and aardon would actually work with anyone trying to aleviate there concerns rather than complain about any deviation from their collective thought.. I would agree with you. Politics need desent, it is a nessasary part of congress, but they also can't assume they are always right and not accept others points of veiw. They have to be willing to comprimise.
MR I brought my concern to you when I found an issue with ABS and you blew it out of proportion instead of doing your job, pretty much creating this whole issue.
Stormin wouldn't even talk to me about abs reform so there was no way for me to even try to compromise, hence the SS everyone can see from a PM stromin SS and posted here.
I left the eusa server after the abs issue month or 2 ago, so all this is just pure spite for me speaking my mind in the national feed.
Seems like a few of you are set on having a dictatorship trying to create more laws to silence or punish anyone who will speak against whatever some of you want.
You posted something on the national feed?
Just wrote a comment on Stormins message on the national feed calling out stromin for abusing his CP status to promote his party.
Then reminded him about how he is trying to pass off BSP ideas as his own, which then caused this article, also abusing his CP status to try to discredit me.
Funny part is I've never seen him help before being CP then writes about how I/BSP have done nothing ever to help this country yet only a few months ago he and some of the people commenting here also endorsed my run for CP which just proves how this article is just lies and spite.
Stormin ain't playing!
These are lies. Only thing real is the SS of a pm between us.
Stormin refused to even speak with me about what he is saying here, still won't.
I've helped many CPs holding no actual position, and then became CP myself doing my duty without abusing the position to endorse black sheep, or discredit a player like stormin is doing now.
There have been many battles in the past that were won with mine/black sheep help.
In my time running the black sheep I have trained/taught soldiers the ropes of the game and even trained many congressmen to respect the fake laws made.
I respectful while speaking in congress until someone is disrespectful to me, and always asked our members to do the same.
This article shows the support some of those commenting here had for me as long as I was helping and not sitting on the sidelines. So it's not that I haven't done anything, it's more of a what have you done for me lately...
https://www.erepublik.com/en/article/henry-william-french-for-country-president--2771889/1/20
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I remember how the BSP and their MU the VMA-214 The Black Sheep came to exist—one of the biggest scandals in America. Of course, all that history was lost with the demise of the US Forums.
Anway...
I can tell the backstory of this affair is a big can of worms. Also please don't put party and MU under the same label. Because once you do that, you open a posibility for a deeper internal division and civil war.
Together, for the country.
Just like we did against the Greek and the French.
FIST
I have a solution. CTHULHU for PP of the BSP.
Winning?!?!?!?!
First tell me how to pronounce that^
Se-Thool-hoo?, Ke-Thool-Hoo?
from wikipedia
Long after Lovecraft's death, Chaosium stated in the Call of Cthulhu role-playing game: "we say it kuh-THOOL-hu" (/kəˈθuːluː/), even while noting that Lovecraft said it differently.[9] Others use the pronunciation Katulu or Kutulu or /kəˈtuːluː/.[10]
Agree
Hit the nail on the head, I know from experience. The party has quality members, not so much on the leadership front. Good luck!
I haven't been following the congressional debate, so I'm not going to call out either side.
"Their demands for less forum usage were met, culminating in the demise of the forum itself."
IIRC wasn't that just down to Rainy's antics, and PiZ not hosting the domain anymore? I mean there was a move to add in game voting as well, but everything really changed when the forums just flat out died.
The second Discord was created, forums and IRC were doomed.
What’s of who’s I B ?
IB is not interesting. IG is way more interesting.
https://www.erepublik.com/en/citizen/profile/5670874
https://erepublik.tools/en/society/citizen/5670874
https://erepublik.tools/en/society/citizen/3984213