Canadian Mind

Joined CIS back in early November of 2006... Holy dramafest.

Which Julia...?

[quote name='nippy' timestamp='1327436976' post='2906238'] What "queen" would that be? If it's who I'm thinking of, why the hell would we all be concerned about vocally emulating a hermaphrodite with a speech impediment? [/quote] I think we're thinking of different Queens here. Queen Liz II isn't a hermaphrodite.

[quote name='Hereno' timestamp='1327362788' post='2905821'] That's a lot of words to say "they tried to tech scam us so we're putting them on our ZI list". [/quote] There was a bit more to it then that. Besides, after reading some of the drivel I've seen posted on the OWF lately, I figured it would be a nice touch to post something that exemplifies the proper use of the Queen's English.

[quote name='Greg23' timestamp='1327360554' post='2905791'] There really was no need for this thread. But meh thats how you wanna do it. [/quote] We had two guys squirt out from us before we posted it. Better to let it out there for the whole community to know less the others tried to run.

Should I feel bad for FARK?

[quote name='Walshington' timestamp='1327305201' post='2905382'] FIRST! [/quote] /me applauds Ohai STA! Ohai Tygaland! Nice to see you're still around. Drop by #echelon sometime and have a chat. Congrats on bein old 'n stuff.

You guys have been a pain in my ass for almost 2000 days now... Pricks. Here's to the memories. There will never again be a year like the first year of CN. I was glad to be a part of it, and you guys sure kept it interesting.

[quote name='Omniscient1' timestamp='1327299775' post='2905315'] Don't really like to see small alliances/nations being beat up so I'll hope for a quick end to this. [/quote] We could have held the entire micro liable. Instead we are only going after those responsible for the f(&% ups, and giving them what the deserve. If every alliance on CN only went after the government members of alliances for their fault, you'd loose 90% of the justifiable CB's that are out there. Consider this the merciful decision. Do note we have left the door open for them to approach us for a less destructive resolution.

[center][img]http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/cybernations/images/b/b7/Echelonflag2.jpg[/img][img]http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq290/RA2Leader/s4yutg.png[/img] [size="6"][u]Joint Echelon/UCR Announcement[/u][/size] [u]The Governments of Echelon and UCR have sentenced the following Government Members of Elder's Council, a now defunct micro alliance, to one term of ZI[/u]: - Zachary the Wise - Emperor Megatron - aaronlif - JonathanST [u]They were clever enough to commit the following unfavourable actions[/u]: - Delayed tech deals to both Echelon and UCR nations with no legitimate attempt at setting up a firm repayment schedule. - Outright refusal to pay up tech owed to Echelon and UCR nations from tech deals - No prior warning of actions that would delay tech deals to either Echelon or UCR nations (engaging in offensive warfare, filling up aid slots dedicated to Echelon/UCR nations, etc) - Assistance of Echelon's enemies (ie. rogues) by accepting tech deals and aid, before refusing to send tech and citing "charter concerns" for their failure to follow through - Poor treatment of Echelon Members by the Elder's Council Government during attempts to resolve problems with individual tech deals - Slander of Echelon Members by Elder's Council Government Members - Threats to impose sanctions on Echelon - A government motion to sanction Echelon - False claims of protection from UCR and attempts to use this to their advantage during first round of tech re-payment negotiations - Falsely masking Elder's Council Members as UCR Diplomats on their forums to contribute to the illusion of UCR protection - Attempts to incite war between Echelon and UCR - General asshattery - General stupidity While no one member of the Elder's Council Government can take the blame for each and every one of these actions, they are guilty in that the above actions were committed by Elder's Council Government as a unified body. They condoned these actions as they refused to seek a resolution [b]&[/b] began to flee to other alliances, and as such are of equal guilt and all subject to the same equal consequences of said actions. At this time, Echelon and UCR request that no alliance accept these members into their alliance, nor offer them refuge until the terms of their sentence (ie. ZI) have been achieved. In the event you inadvertently accepted these individuals as members over the past 5 days, Echelon and UCR can be reached via private channels in order to find a more diplomatic solution. If any of the above listed nations wish to sue for peace of their own accord, they can reach Echelon or UCR via private channels for a diplomatic solution to be discussed. [u]Echelon[/u] Prime Minister - [i]Canadian Mind[/i] Minister of Foreign Affairs - [i]KMBanana[/i] Minister of Defence - [i]Aeoncin[/i] [u]Union of Communist Republics[/u] Premier: [i]Zeroremorse[/i] Commissars of Internal Affairs: [i]gatorback05[/i] Commissar of Finances: [i]RA2Leader[/i][/center]

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Echelon recognizes this announcement. We're feasting on his mother as we speak, and he will be next. Also, considering the context of the announcement doesn't really correspond with the section, is an "In before lock" required?

[quote name='Kochers' timestamp='1325186730' post='2888646'] This is a little simplistic, IMO. There's also the TFD ODP, for those keeping track. [/quote] Either way, he's pretty much right. We have no intentions of aligning ourselves with one pole or the other. We're merely solidifying our already long-standing relationships with those who don't treat us like junk. Good friends are hard to find in CN, and we are very cautious about who we choose to be ours. Politics plays no part in that. At the end of the day, we want to be able to cover their backs, and them ours, cause that's what friends do.