I was waiting for some sort of conversation in the Wonders and Improvements thread when I replied to your suggestion, that place would have been the correct platform to air out your concerns/ideas/concepts. Perhaps continue debating there and give your ideas clearer thought without insults or negative vibes. I am actually in favor of a wonder range type thing for small nations you are proposing.
"Are the alliances in this game divided over political issues (democracy vs. totalitarianism, capitalism vs. socialism, what have you)?" - Not really but there are some political thoughts out there: http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/Francoism
"[20:02] Old man Derwood1[NG] this is amateur hour Steve_Buscemi[NG]
[20:02] Old man Derwood1[NG] whoops wrong room"
Bring back bay. current IRON sucks.