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I share your concerns about the war, I think it's misguided for several reasons and have been pretty vocal about that.

However... and this is not an attack on you, I've always liked you and your writings, this article just brings up the point, you were gone. As it happens with so many people. People leave for weeks/months at a time and then come back aghast at the changes in eJapan. When people who provide leadership are gone, others will fill their place, and they will take the nation in a different direction. It's natural, really, that as time progresses and new people come to power with new outlooks the nation will evolve. Of course there's nothing wrong with resisting that evolution. But it doesn't make much sense to put in the effort unless you are going to follow through with a commitment to playing an active role in the leadership going forward. Otherwise, why?

Again, not picking on you, in fact I'd probably lump myself in with that statement. I'm just talking in generalities.

As for the war, there are several benefits for both the region and for ourselves/our allies. Especially with the German MPP now from SK, not sure wtf they were thinking with that. It comes down to whether or not you believe those reasons fit with the righteous nation principles, and whether you think we should take action in either case. I think I'm a little unique, I do believe that the actions in SK can be reconciled with the righteous nation philosophy but I still don't think we should be doing it. But we are.

Voted. Welcome back, I look forward to seeing you contribute to the national discussion.

Welcome back!
Let's make eJapan better!

You can start by ending this illegal war against Korea.

Welcome back, Angrr.

@CC - I put my hands up and admit I was away - inactive. I chose to sort out a few things, a few other things came up, and then there was little to draw me back in so I remained inactive.
Time moves forward quickly in eRepublik, but 6-7 weeks of inactivity does nothing to change how I feel about the nation of eJapan, and I am sure you would agree that such a massive u-turn in national policy within that time warrants discussion.

I appreciate your comments though, and you raise valid points. Those in charge changed, and they bring their own ideas. I do not resist this - in fact I embrace these changes. However, not all changes are for the better, and when something rankles, I reserve my right to step back up and try to at least get people thinking carefully about what they are doing and why.

Everyone takes breaks from online games at some point, and if I take any positions of power in the country (a possibility) then you can justifiably question me on this topic. There is a difference in taking a break, and abandoning pressing duties. I timed my departure so that all the nation would miss is my presence - not a key government position or important figurehead.

It is good to see you still elbow deep in the affairs of eJapan though CC.

@Ikki - I will be joining those discussions soon. 🙂

This reunion is so touching I just might shed a tear.

Your name is too long.

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I blame both. Your name too long. Stop making Angrr angrier.

And as to the war, the one reason I support it is the country was rather dull. This is one of the few ways we can truly promote activity. Those who oppose and those who support come out of the woodworks in wartime.

@Its a cheap thrill that will hunt Japan for a long time. It wont be worth it in the long run.

Rather than being dead, Japan is bristling with activity. The same goes for South Korea.

Japan will not abandon South Korea and let it fail, it's leaders have no right to run it as their personal medal playground and the multi accounters have no right to cheat so brazenly.
Taking their excess regions will make it easier to manage with such a low population.

Every time Japan shows strength and assertiveness in foreign policy, people come forward and say that they are ashamed and that Japan it's losing it's way.
I respectfully disagree and hope that Japan continues to play this game.

Oh no doubt it warrants discussion. And believe me, I don't fault you for being inactive. We're both in the same situation with young children (i have another on the way even) so I understand how life gets.

All I meant is, for whatever reason, you weren't here. Not just you, others also have taken a backseat (myself included, I'm much less active now) or disappeared altogether from the eJapanese political scene. In a vaccum, the space will get filled. The nation then progresses, and while some may not like that progress, here we are.

Moving forward, the war is likely to continue. We're likely to win more battles, or use the battles to drain damage from Germany during key Bro fights in Europe. That part is up to danyeo.

Welcome back. To be clear, eJapan as a nation never declared that it was a righteous nation. I mean, that would be self-righteous, don't you think? On occasion we may have attempted to work along the lines of the precepts as they are provided within the constitution; however often people would often twist that interpretation and use it against us. Don't get me wrong - fundamental principles are meant to be adhered to, hence why they are fundamental. That said, people govern differently, and may be a sign that the philosophy borders on idealism.

IMPERIALISM IS THE WAY TO GO.
EVERY COOL KIDS DOES IT, WHY CAN'T WE?

THIS MAKES ME ANGRRY
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No one said "Japan is dead" or even that it was quickly becoming inactive. Rather, that the "Ideal Japan", the Japan that wholeheartedly follows The Righteous Nation philosophy, is dead or dying.

Also, the "Every[body] does X. Why don't/can't [we/I]?" argument... First, how many does it take to make an "every"? 2 to 3? Answer depends on who said it. Next, simply because "every[body] does X" doesn't make X either the smart or the right thing to do. Give a better supported reason, please.

Hey Angrr welcome back. Good article, even if I do not fully agree with it. Like any written legal document/constitution, it is up for the interpretation of the individual reading it.

Also, the game is about war. Sitting around doing nothing only caused in fighting amongst people in different political parties with the same goal, just a different means of getting there. Now most of Japan is united for a common goal and I believe that is a good thing.

I see someone deleted my earlier post about how the admins fail at coding the simplest things in a website after more than 900 days of operation, so I thought I'd post it again in case that was a simple oversight on their part.

YAY! IT'S ANGRR!

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CleodMcCleodMcCleodMcCleodoftheclanofCle odMcCleods - I am sorry your comment was deleted.

i agree with you angrr that yes the rightous nation that was so hard to build up and prosper in is now being torn down by the very people that grew up within that society and for it to be disgraced as such is not only shameful of the peoploe but those that wanted war could have easily gone and done other things i am not a partake of war i will defend this country no matter who attack until eIceland is created and i can officially move there and be a citizen of eIceland until that happens angrr you have my support and condolances for having to be in the same situation that you were once in many months ago when japan was again divided on war or prospering apon be a pillar in the asain world as we sttod firm during those times in whinh we always had the possibility of being taken over again in the attempt for more of or soveringty (my spelling may not be the greatest so deal with it) and now ill finsh up with this rant

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