WildeKaard

You were the best leader an alliance could have. Rest In Peace forever.

[quote name='Ragashingo' timestamp='1282063591' post='2419791'] Nothing. Remember we didn't care that they raided the GGA AA. We simply didn't like them claiming it as their own for the purpose of raiding it. They're free to do as the like now that they've backed down from their policy. [/quote] Thank you for the clarification, it is much appreciated and understandable.

So I wonder what happens now...\m/ is all over former GGA nations like flies on manure right now.

...Thanks guys STA

I'm not sure if I should hail this or howl in protest. So I will scratch my head and go about my business GGA 4 always

[quote name='Locke' timestamp='1281068377' post='2402408'] ...Like my mother always said, "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it all." If you're going to break with motherly advice, at least save it for threads like GGA, where at least most people will join in with you. [/quote] Moral relativism at its finest... Members of GUN, as someone who just lost their home as well, I empathize with you and hope for nothing but the best while you forge your new paths in the coming months.

[quote name='Andre27' timestamp='1280854051' post='2399579'] That quote was hard to forget.. Silverhawk was the one who posted that right? [/quote] Oooooo yeah, and then promptly left the alliance and stuck us all with the fun afterbirth.

[quote name='flak attack' timestamp='1280811305' post='2399172'] People realized that's what GGA was like when they, or rather NPO, was still winning wars. Most of the world will remember GGA by the quote about why they don't need WRC's for a reason. [/quote] The funny thing about your statement flak, and what I frankly have never understood is that despite many community members and Alliance charters recognizing "free speech" for there membership on the OWF, irresponsible statements, such as the one that you are recalling, are perceived to be doctrinal or policy of the alliance in general, despite being made in the context of "free speech," and not from an Alliance government representative. Forgive me, that thought is a bit choppy, but I remember the post that you are referring to very well (as I was MoC at the time and monitoring the OWF more closely) and it was not made by anyone that could even be remotely considered part of our government structure. It was, in fact, made by someone that was more of a dissident member, even at the time the statement was made. I take issue with the your inference that this was implemented policy. With other more homogenized alliances paying lip service to the concept of free speech, one of our members posts something based solely on their own opinion, and it became our cross to bear for the remainder of our alliance's lifetime.

[quote name='Andre27' timestamp='1280352368' post='2392901'] With the return of JB into the ranks of the GGA, even if it was to retire, one might say the fire was destined to get out of control. This is not the time and place to discuss that though. It is a time for sadness for the disbandment of the Grand Global Alliance, an alliance many amongst us once called home and it is the place to wish the best of luck to those in the GGA at the end in finding a new home. Leave the bickering somewhere else or even better: get a private room on IRC. [/quote] I agree with Andre. I respect all of you guys that tried to keep her alive during the last few months, but let's let her go in peace please.

[quote name='pasquali' timestamp='1280262117' post='2391548'] I know full well the history, both ancient and recent. I'm speaking from my personal point of view. I never got to cross swords with them, and that was one of the last things I really wanted to do on Planet Bob. So I suppose you could say blinded by hate. Not really blinded, but yeah, my statement is personal and although hate is a strong word, it's not far off. There are other alliances and other atrocities, yes. None that have affected me and mine so closely and dearly, though. [/quote] In an additional point of irony, if you had gotten your desired conflict, those you would have crossed swords with would almost certainly not be the ones that, in your personal point of view, committed said atrocities

[quote name='Sande' timestamp='1280250847' post='2391355'] I wonder if this topic will get the Thread of the year award... [/quote] hey that would mean we hold that two years in a row! Always think positively...

[quote name='Kowalski' timestamp='1280247065' post='2391258'] Good riddance. There may have been a lot of history but most of it was spent as arrogant sycophants or lame ducks still desperate to be relevant. There is no GGA legacy. Good luck to all the members who are left although I wouldn't surprised if another GGA crops up in the future when someone like JB gets bored. I don't remember it exactly but I'll never forget that "we don't need WRC's as we're protected by NPO's" quote. I suppose that's the GGA legacy. [/quote] Despite your insipid naivety, there is a GGA legacy. Many of our own detractors have acknowledged this. We certainly had our low points, no one can argue that. But for better or for worse we helped shape the ebb and flow of this world, and I am proud of so many of our members that have gone on to do great things in other Alliances.

[quote name='shaneprice' timestamp='1280199757' post='2390720'] My Dear Friends and Family: Today is a truly sad day for the Grand Global Alliance. I have long feared that this day was coming. I have served proudly as a member of the Grand Global Alliance for the last three years until very recently. The one thing I have come to realize is that their is a point in time where you look at a given situation and wonder if the cause is staring at you through the mirror. Believe me when I said that I have had many such moments over the course of the last three years, but now I have a bit to say to quite a few people. I was always of the belief that the Grand Global Alliance needed to separate itself from the New Pacific Order. I believed that there was a sovereignty infringement which had to be rectified. I sold my ideas by stating that if we leave NPO there will be others who will be friendly to the Grand Global Alliance. No new friends other then MASH stood up. I was sadly mistaken. What we have seen over the course of the last two years is the decline of a major world power due to the inactivity and ineptness of the government, starting with myself. [b]Dementual of the Grand Global Alliance[/b] Dementual, I thank you for trying everything possible to resurrect this alliance. You have done all that you can and you should not fault yourself for not being able to save what couldn't be saved. [b]Byron Orpheus of the Grand Global Alliance[/b] Byron, your term as Regent has been an interesting one, while I have no doubt that you tried everything that you could to save this alliance, I can only say that your behavior in #gga is certainly not reflective of the respectful spirit of the GGA that we have had in the past. The GGA has always had critics, we have always tried to rise above it. [b]Jonathan Brookbank of the Grand Global Alliance[/b] The person I thought had the name recognition to make the GGA succeed. Sometimes I am wrong. Thanks for trying...it was beyond all help. [b]Bilrow of the New Pacific Order[/b] Bilrow, I don't know if you remember, but you are the one that recruited me Bilrow. I am sorry for any offense that I have caused you and I am sorry that my policies have helped to lead the GGA where it is today. You are and always will be the founding "father" of the GGA for better or worse. We were once friends, I am sorry that we are not anymore. One day perhaps, we will speak again. [b]Moo-Cows of the New Pacific Order[/b] Moo-Cows, I sold you short way to early before I realized that we were both being manipulated. I should have encouraged the GGA to stand in the defense or the Order rather then to find new friends. While I do feel you were a bit over-bearing at some points, it cannot be denied that you were only trying to help. I shall always consider you a friend for that reason, regardless of what you think of me. [b]Cornelius of the Viridian Entente[/b] Cornelius, when you were Lord of the Entente you became my protector as I tried to implement these far reaching reforms that probably led us to this point anyway. I thank you for your commitment to green unity and your willingness to befriend me. It will always be remembered. [b]Sognatore of Phoenix Rising[/b] My policy regarding the New Pacific Order, along with a few other things, caused you to leave. I am sorry that this was the path that had to be taken and I am sorry you had to leave your CN home. You have dedicated much time and effort to the well-being of the Grand Global Alliance and I am confident that history will be very kind to your past in the Grand Global Alliance. Thanks for being a friend to me back then. [b]Andre27 of Phoenix Rising[/b] Andre27, I am sorry for couping you. There is no other way to describe that. Perhaps one time you may be able to forgive me, but until then, good luck...and god speed. [b]Qaianna of Phoenix Rising[/b] Qaianna, the powerhouse in the waning days of the Triumvirate, I should have given you more of a chance. I am sorry friend. [b]Degenerate108 of Cerebus[/b] Degenerate, we haven't talked in months. I am sorry that you felt the need to leave. You were a sounding board for me for a long time and never hesitated to tell me when I was wrong. Thank you for that. Good luck in Cerebus. [b]KungFuHamster of Phoenix Rising[/b] Another excellent triumvir that came into my line of fire. I apologize for what happened to you and take full responsibility. I hope your home in PhoenixRising has been far kinder then the one you had here. So with all of that said, please understand that this is a personal statement, and does not represent the government position of the Green Old Party or it's government. If anyone has any questions my coldfront nick is ShanePrice{GOP], thank you all for a great run. Fortuna Fortes Juvat!!!! [/quote] An honorable send off Shane. I'm proud to have served under your command.

Best member-hunting PM I have received so far... [quote]Kittyquel: I am the SoFA for ICAN. I am a girl. :3 That is all. [/quote]

[quote name='Lezrahi' timestamp='1280180692' post='2390232'] [i]Lezrahi walked through the congregation of citizens who were there to witness the final announcement of the Grand Global Alliance. Though he, himself, knew that it had likely been a long time coming, his expression was solemn, not bearing any semblance of amusement. When he came to the front row of the spectators, he witnessed the one called Partisan at the podium, expressing his saddening news. He waited until he was finished. He said nothing, but stepped forward. He reached into one of his pockets, and when his hand came out, it was holding a chain with a sort of charm at the end of it that glinted in the sunlight. [IMG]http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa172/Mask_of_Truth/Other/GGA-Farewell-Bling.png[/IMG] He laid it down gently upon the podium. He looked at Partisan briefly, nodded, turned, and silently walked away, beginning his long trek back to his perch on the mountain.[/i] [/quote] Quite poetic for remaining silent.