Will President Israel Stevens be remembered as one of the greats?
Zheng He
The word of the day is "CTRL".
Today we have a new president, so let's all hail the new chief: Evry. Everyone subscribe to his paper (immediately after subscribing to mine, of course!).
But this article is not about the new president, it's about our outgoing president, Israel Stevens. In my opinion, IS has been one of the best since I joined this game 3 years ago. But don't take my word, let's look at his accomplishments.
1) TANK UP TO RANK UP (TU2RU)
This program was Israel's idea and he funded the first month with over 200 gold out of his own pocket. That's right, with his own money. This is our best program coming out of the new Divisions. Tanks are given to lower division players, helping us win battles in D1, D2, and D3, and helping with retention. Kudos to Molly Emma and her team for running this wonderful program!
TU2RU has been so successful that Congress got behind it and is making it a permanent part of the budget. I'm sure this will be a lasting part of Israel's legacy for years to come.
2) CTRL
C - Control
T - Tactics
R - Reliability
L - Longevity
What is that? A new global alliance! This was started by President Israel Thomas, and negotiated by Secretary of State Tenshibo. This is an acknowledgement that the old alliance, Terra, is effectively dead without Brazil, and despite some valid concerns, this is what the eUSA needs right here right now.
The original signatories to the CTRL alliance are the United States, Poland, Spain, and Brazil. Other countries will be invited to join, including some of our best traditional allies and bros.
This is a powerful alliance that will last many months, if not years. CTRL will be more powerful than ONE and will relieve us from being continually dragged into Balkan conflicts.
3) THE ROGUE SQUADRON.
This is new branch of the USAF that caters specifically to Division 3, exactly what we need. The eUSA is a D4-heavy country, so the Rogue Squad and TU2RU will help us compete at lower divisions as well.
4) SECRETARY OF EDUCATION.
The Department of Education has been expanded and is finally a cabinet-level position.
5) WE PREVENTED A WIPE THROUGH DIPLOMACY.
Remember the disaster of Aquitaine? And the blood bath in North Carolina? Diplomacy stopped the attack and allowed us to keep Aquitaine, securing 100% weapons bonus.
This record is outstanding and was achieved in only one term. And with a minimum of drama and conflict.
Conclusion: YES, President Israel Stevens will be remembered as one of the greats.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak briefly with Israel Stevens.
Why didn't you seek a second term?
I wanted a second term, but I'm going to Europe for two weeks. So, I really couldn't run again. I am sad that I won't get to see the alliance come to fruition under my guidance, but I have full trust in Evry and Tenshibo.
What's next?
I don't know what's next. I'm probably going to take it easy for a bit. Do a little writing in my newspaper but not really get involved in anything substantial. I know I'll get dragged in again at some point though.
That's it folks. Hail to the chief!
Zheng He
Congress-Critter
Newspaper writer (been there)
Army Officer, CO of the 25th Tropic Lightning Division (done that)
Solder in the Special Forces (doing!)
Colonel 2-clicker (always)
BA-ZHENG-A!
Comments
Hail to the Chief!
Way to go LT!
Hail IS!
Hail Evry!
Hail RS!
Hail CTRL!
✯ God Bless U.S! ✯
Yeah, your assessment is pretty solid.
One of the greats just like Neville Chamberlain
Fair play i have to say thats quite an outstanding list of achievements
One of the greats just like Neville Chamberlain x2
Great Appeasement
We had a pretty good month. No reason not to expect the same this month from Evry.
Was a GREAT month! HUGE success domestically and, I believe, internationally.
This month has definitely been a good one, would have loved to see a second term
All due respect to Artela for re-instating the Department of Education though. She initiated the process and held back for a week at my request until my list of goals had been sufficiently completed before bringing them completely back. that just happened to be shortly after Israel took office.
Artela and Dennis McVicker are largely responsible for the great success that is the DoE we know today.
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One of the greats just like Neville Chamberlain x3
Great Appeasement
It may not have been the most exciting month to most right now, but it has set forth many policies and actions that will pay off huge in the long run. Was a great president.
Cool, we're joining an alliance with Poland and Spain...
Sorry they may but if POTUS asks me to help either I will spit in their face
I will never fight for Spoland.
"I will never fight for Spoland."
I remember lots of people saying that about France ... Russia ... Brazil ... Portugal ....
Things change. If they didn't this game would be boring.
And I remember something that happened right around the time that France, Russia, Brazil & Portugal became allies. Something that involved Spain & Poland. Yes things change, but some things are worth remembering.
He will be remembered just like all former leaders....on how what they laid ground to comes to fruition.
We cannot know these answers now....
Well one things for sure. You either loved him, or found that he did a crappy job.
I'll let the readers guess what is my opinion on this.
Spoland.
Reliability.
notsureiftrolling
without "Balkan conflicts" this game would be dead long time ago....no vote -.-
GJ with getting in bed with SPoland....prepare fresh sheets every night, lot of pee coming your way
T stands for Tech also Treason ......
Looks like he did some good with TU2RU, but his legacy will be his efforts to rejoin the likes of Poland and Spain, turning on old friends such as Croatia and Romania to side with the types of people who stabbed us in the back.
That, will be his legacy.
They hoped to have Canada from the beginning. Canada has turned its back on the invitation.
Dunno about Croatia and Romania, but I'm sure tired of our policy revolving around the Balkans.
Stick to the poilitics cuz you dont know what you are talking about.
What Balkans?! Last MONTHS, not days, the priorities are everywhere BUT the balkans....proof?! just look at the map. Croatian original regions are deleted most of the time, no prio there, same as bosnia. Greece keeps their stuff under control so no prio battles there too....usual Turkey-BG battles..sometimes a prio..
main priorities lately are ARG-CHILE, POR-Spain, USA-POL (when that was open), FRA-UK, RUS-SWE.
Balkan u say?
I don't agree with hanging allies out to dry, but his progress (items #1 and 3 above) was decent.
Naw. Distinctly the same as any over boring dry month.
LO, the game is boring because you're less active.