The Zigur

You are welcome to explain what is poisonous about peace and prosperity.

That's fine, my philosophy will continue to resemble "the easel, hope, and creativity, the building of civilization, the progress of global society towards democracy and stable peace." That is the true reason for my "impasse" with Polar.

Im curious how you come to that conclusion when Grub said this: "[...]there is no golden age to come, only war, preparation for war and the end. It truly can not come fast enough." Sure sounds like "the jackboot, fear, and violence, the destroying of production, the regression of global society towards tribalism and gang warfare."

I just had a good discussion on CN radio that has helped me to construct my thoughts further, especially when it comes to the dialectic behind this war. Grub/Termie and myself truly represent complete opposites: One party represents the jackboot, fear, and violence, the destroying of production, the regression of global society towards tribalism and gang warfare. The other represents the easel, hope, and creativity, the building of civilization, the progress of global society towards democracy and stable peace. Now, that not to say that the jackboot, fear, and violence don't have a place in the world. How can we see light if there is no darkness? However, there is also a need for the artist and philosopher to mend the hurts of the world inflicted by the destroyers. There is a reason people like Doitzel and Schatenmann and myself found a place in Vox Populi during a time when EZI was handed out like candy by those who had no philosophical grounding in power. In a way, this struggle is necessary for progress to go forward and for the dialectic to continue. If villains like Terminator didn't exist, would it be possible for so many to have learned about the brutality of the past, and would liberty truly be valued if there wasn't a tyrant trying to take it away? I find myself in a terrible position, caught between idealism on the one hand and destruction in the other. It would be easy to simply quit this world, or subject myself to whatever humiliations Polar would gleefully inflict. But if I do not speak out, would anyone else?

[Ooc: went inactive cause I joined the Army]

Here's one of several essays I wrote critical of the MK philosophy while I was an NPO member.

I'm not "playing the victim" when I was objectively wronged by Polar. They have turned to evil as evidenced by Grub's nihilism and desire to wage war for the sake of war. He literally thinks neutrals are "parasites" because they don't participate in his warmongering. As if we all exist to serve his will. I think not. I will be the first to stand up against this new tyranny, just as I stood up to Moo, the Mushroom Kingdom, Mushqaeda, Rayvon's NSO, and Doom War era Doomsphere. The best way to be free of their yoke is by dropping down to the lower tier where their ability to attack people is weakest. The objective of a successful resistance is to hinder Polar's ability to wage war against other peaceful nations and alliances, which means coordination and communication is key. People are strongest when they work together against tyranny, and don't lose hope because the other side seems invincible. Never quit this world, that's what they want.

The victim blaming is cute, but just because I speak my mind as anyone should be able to in a free society, doesnt mean I should be attacked for it. People complain about how "boring" this world is yet simultaneously try to drive everyone colorful from the world. Bad news for tyrants is that the same thing was tried in 2008 and I'm still here today. I know all the tricks, the lures, and false baits. I remember being convinced to not use nukes and then getting EZI'd for rotating people in and out of peacemode in IAA. They demanded I falsely say i was wrong then and I didnt submit, why would I be scared of some tinpot despots today? Once people see that polar can't actually kill me, and that I am still posting every day in a few months, they will realize that Polar is nothing to be afraid of. It was the same with Vox Populi a decade ago.

Grub, frustrated that I will not bow to him, makes a deal with the devil, allowing Colonel Terminator, known now as the Butcher, to use any and all means to crush the rebellion: As a result, Polar's reign of terror continues with an invasion of the brown team, in an attempt to depose the duly elected senator Yanwar:

Terminator had been harassing ISX for months before that, including threats and spy attacks. So you can claim what you want, but anyone actually intelligent will realize that the feigned outrage about a meme was simply the pretext for a war that was long in the works. Even terminator admitted on discord the geopolitical ends of attacking ISX (potential threat aligned with SLAP, with grievances over getting backstabbed). So you can repeat your narrative, and I can patiently explain the facts of the matter without fear of Polar's implied permawar threats.

You misunderstand my motive entirely. I am aware that Polar has the upper hand and this will probably result in my own death. Its very unlikely Polar will be toppled before my money runs out. If I valued my own survival, I would try to appease Grub's ego by kissing his feet. But survival means nothing if you don't have freedom.

It spoils their illusion of the whole world supposedly being on their side, that's why they feel it is so important to attack those who disagree with their narrative.

I never claimed to be a great diplomat, I am far too honest for that line of work. I am good at fulfilling the general role in a pinch, whether it be commanding guerrilla wars here or clan wars in other realms. But through it all I have always operated according to a code of conduct called just war theory, which reserves use of military force to a last resort in defense of alliance security, in the most limited fashion possible. This is where Polar has crossed the line, attacking GPA and ISX wrongfully, and attacking dissenters. Indeed, Polar undermines its own position long term, and its my task to see to it that people understand why.

Wobblies isn't a rogue either.

If I'm being PZI'd it's in my interests to coordinate with other parties Polar attacks, just like I did in 2008. My cash will not pay bills forever in peacemode, so this is a matter of survival. See, you're not explaining in detail what "all the things" are. Unless you mean complaining about my treatment, which I am justified in doing. The only senator that asked for my version of the story was Yanwar. No other senator bothered to do any research or get my side of the story, probably because it wasn't convenient to do so when Polar openly attacks dissidents. You people have spoken about "law," and yet I'm not even given a chance to defend myself. That's why I take my grievances here where everyone can see them.

That's a nice, flowery speech. However, Polar is the one trying to force me from this world for having a different opinion. If I'm the tyrant, show me an example where I attacked people for disagreeing with my perspective. I won't hold my breath.

I made no such admission. I said that in a just hegemony, wars would only be launched for defensive reasons, and that it is in the interests of the world to prevent wrongful wars of aggression happening. I have no clue how that makes me a tyrant and a liar, except that that's probably what you want me to be because its easier to condemn me than to condemn a hegemony.

That's fine, I have no issue being a martyr for the truth.

Here are the claims you made without proving: *I'm a rogue. *I spread lies and chaos. *Yanwar acted against the majority will of his constituents. Now I know you are a big mighty hegemon who enjoys picking on little me, but just because you have "power" as you call it doesn't mean your unverified claims go unchallenged. If challenging your's and others claims means I can never have peace, that's fine. But your military power doesn't nullify logical debate.

The sanctions were wrongful in the first place, they are supposed to be used on rogues. Now Polar has shifted them towards being used against political dissidents, with the ultimate goal of forcing people like me from this world simply for voicing disagreement with their aggressive behavior. Of course, this isnt the first time a hegemony has attempted this. Indeed, Moo EZI'd me in 2008 for similar reasons. And while people may say "it's just Junka," a new precedent has been set that can be applied against any nation ruler that so much as looks the wrong way at Polar. The fact we see Yanwar under attack as well only confirms that our "benign" overlords have anything but good intentions for the rest of us. The "world" is at their side -- by gunpoint.

You're right that this isn't about me. This is about Polar's aggression against neutrals, independents, and dissidents, as they attempt to tighten their grip over global policy. Polar won't agree to peace because I challenge their narrative, but I am just one victim out of many. The fact of the matter is that every time Polar uses their hegemonic power excessively, scars are burned in people's memories. And as we saw with the Karma war, at some point the straw will break the camels back.

With Polar's attacks against a peaceful independent brown team senator, it should be clear to everyone who the bad guys are.

Congratulations on becoming the barbarians Polar once opposed. You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.

Casualty worship in Polar.

Despite all the wrongs inflicted by Polar, I have offered to walk away without fighting, however peace is not on the table because Polar seeks to make examples out of dissidents. This is why Polar bragging about abusing sanctions is meaningless, because they are attacking senators who believe sanctions should be limited to countering actual rogues. Even Grub has admitted I'm sanctioned for being a "pariah" aka dissident. I still have enough money to pay bills for several months without going into bill-lock, as my intention is not to make it easier for Polar to PZI me. I cannot trust Polar because after they bill-lock me in fighting there is a high probability they will find an excuse to continue PZI. The only real option is to continue to speak out for the next several months, instruct other peaceful nations that Polar attacks, and wait for an opportunity to raid their lower tier during their future wars of aggression.