Rafael Nadal

[quote name='Krunk the Great' timestamp='1290462580' post='2520558'] Is it too much to hope for? That sanity to MK will return upon the Return of the King© to the kingdom? I hope it does, these announcements of your subordinates are getting old dear Archon. [/quote] You just wait.

[quote name='SirWilliam' timestamp='1290449612' post='2520387'] You unwashed masses had better get used to it, seeing as how it will be adorning the threads announcing the commencement of Shroomly conquests of your feeble nations. [/quote] Eloquent as always, SirWilliam.

Sooner than I expected, but that doesn't mean it's unwanted.

[quote name='Branimir' timestamp='1289957268' post='2515447'] So, your edit of an other poster's post, was re edited. Well thats kind of funnily ironic when you think about it. You damn kids and your edits of other's posts, who the hell can keep track of this all. That doesn't give you the right to insult. When in our Grad, dont call us scum. Seems simple, right? [/quote] Editing a quoted post keeps the original content in its original state. Editing Drai's post removes the original content, and thus, is of a different nature. Edit: Pesky commas.

[quote name='Ironfist' timestamp='1289896861' post='2514426'] 'Tis a shame it isn't the day. [/quote] Too true.

[quote name='Ironfist' timestamp='1289895746' post='2514418'] @First Bold: This is CN. @Second Bold: This is CN. [/quote] Actually this exact sort of incident would have spurred a decent amount of bolded content back in the day.

[quote name='James Wilson' timestamp='1289894108' post='2514386'] Your tantrum is you coming here to cry that NPO kicked two of your members off their boards for some reason and to "get even" you did the same thing. Locke <3 [/quote] We're big boys, we announce things without crying. NPO are big boys too, I'm sure they'll handle this without crying as well. You though, seem starved for attention. Maybe you should attempt to have GATO actually do something so it's easier for you to get your fix.

[quote name='Lord Curzon' timestamp='1289893290' post='2514355'] I don't understand everyone's problem here. This is announcement represents a major degeneration in the relations between two major powers. Diplomatic rows represent said degeneration. Stop fishing guys. [/quote] Somebody gets it.

[quote name='James Wilson' timestamp='1289893747' post='2514372'] SO, you recommend that I physically harm myself because I have a problem with you having a temper tantrum because NPO removed some of your diplomats access to NPOs board. Classy. Very classy. [/quote] Where's the tantrum? All the anger and venomous posts. Please, please point them out.

[quote name='James Wilson' timestamp='1289893349' post='2514358'] Really? So since your a major player are you going to inform us every time you have a hissy fit with an alliance or just when your trying to battle back from a nice big PR !@#$ up? [/quote] Well actually, because of our status as a major player, most of our inter-alliance hissy fits do hit the owf, just sometimes we're not always the one who brings it here the quickest.

[quote name='James Wilson' timestamp='1289893103' post='2514348'] That comment was directed at MK, not members of the MK ass kissing squad. [/quote] We're kind of a big deal.

[quote name='Merrie Melodies' timestamp='1289359250' post='2508917'] Can we negotiate that amount? [/quote] Sure you can. 100 tech.

[quote name='WarriorConcept' timestamp='1289357306' post='2508882'] To call you guys LUE 2.0 would be to imply that you've upgraded [/quote] LUE 3.0.

[quote name='WarriorConcept' timestamp='1289356357' post='2508869'] As I mentioned in the previous thread regarding this matter, as a nation involved in the trade circle that this whole ruckus is about, I am waving any compensation I was to receive because of this...quite frankly because I don't believe I deserve any. MK is free to do what it wishes, while I personally disagree with how they went about it I can't speak for their own experiences with NSO in the past so I can't put myself in their shoes regarding how they feel about NSO. I would like to thank Yevgeni and MK for trying their best to fix the trade circle and compensate us, but I just don't feel I deserve any of it. Hope this clears things up as after my last post I still received an aid offer from NSO. [/quote] You don't deserve it anyways, seeing as you still owe LUE money.

[quote name='Rebel Virginia' timestamp='1289327997' post='2508307'] [color="#0000FF"][b]Pippy was their LHE. So I considered his word as final.[/b] I was under the assumption that he was doing what he was doing under the direction of his Prince. Perhaps I was wrong, and perhaps I made a mistake by being too rash. But I'm just a man, and I am not perfect. Had they been willing to be reasonable I would not have felt the pressure I did. But as far as I am concerned I did no wrong by bringing this to public attention. I do not believe this time of backroom strong arming is ever justified. If NSO were to partake in it while I'm on watch I would promptly leave and expose it. I simply will not compromise my principles.[/color] [/quote] This was many pages ago, but it was where I left off this morning, so my apologies. Wasn't it said that you were also overruled? Are you not higher up in NSO than Pip is in MK? I hadn't seen anybody bring that up yet; not that it matters really, I just found it amusing.

[quote name='Choader' timestamp='1289286049' post='2507566'] This is a whole lot of outrage for just asking NSO to stick to the deal they agreed to. [/quote] Holy crap, tell me about it.

[quote name='HeroofTime55' timestamp='1289285880' post='2507556'] [s]We're not letting the Sith go it alone this time. We find the stance expressed in the OP to be unacceptable. We will not stand idle as those in power, continue to extort while shamelessly admitting to the act they are committing.[/s] I've just been informed the Sith paid. Not the move I would have made, but then, I'm a crazy man. But the point still stands, this move by the Kingdom is disturbing to the highest degree. It will not be forgotten. Not a week from now, not a year from now, not ever. Archon, you disgust me. You are a filthy liar, this runs against everything you pretended to stand for two years ago. You are a pitiful excuse for a leader of an alliance. [/quote] I agree with all that is said in this post. Archon, you have lied to us all. We were promised war, but now we have peace. You, and you alone, have failed the alliance for the last time. Down with Archon!

Here's hoping this turns out to be a swell topic.

[quote name='Fernando12' timestamp='1289271371' post='2507063'] Maybe if you guys would have taken a second and done some research you would have found out that extorting an alliance for a trade circle gone bad is not only frowned upon but has never happened; tough I know. [/quote] Don't be upset that your claim that we're somehow foaming at the mouth for NSO is entirely untrue.

[quote name='Fernando12' timestamp='1289270368' post='2507021'] Prove it. Walk away with a refund or a simple $3mil/50tech. If you do then perhaps we'll begin to believe you had no intentions to roll NSO. [/quote] lol Just look at the nation strength make-up for NSO. It wouldn't even be enjoyable for the upper half of MK because none of them would be in range to declare. Just take a second and do some thinking and research sometimes; tough, I know. Edit: Sorry, real number is somewhere around 1/4 to 1/3 of MK.

[quote name='Fernando12' timestamp='1289269333' post='2506984'] Ultimatum? NSO friends better be lining up, including you Tyga/STA. You know this crap MK is pulling is pure garbage. I hope NSO's friends stand with them, no matter what... no matter what... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIEJ7SoAks8&feature=related [/quote] Facing consequences for reneging on an agreement is hardly the type of sinister ultimatum you're trying to imply.

[quote name='Ardus' timestamp='1289268514' post='2506940'] Alliances can always attempt to bargain. They can always issue a counter-offer. RV didn't even try. He took the first offer and immediately ran to make a PR show of it. If we're looking for how we can "profit most", this would be a pretty piss poor way of doing it. I'm not particularly interested in rolling NSO. They aren't a worthy target. It's like arresting a hippie who goes limp and cries police brutality as soon as you show up in uniform. This wasn't a "standover tactic." This was two people frustrated by getting the run around trying to get a resolution to a wrong. [b]MK made an offer. NSO accepted. It takes two to contract.[/b] [/quote] This is what it boils down to. At this point, it's pay up or face the consequences of breaking the agreement. Other than that, perhaps come back and actually try to discuss the issue with our government, though after this stunt, you might find the bargaining rather tough.

[quote name='lebubu' timestamp='1289262607' post='2506793'] The sum that was presented to the NSO was agreed on by the Kingdom's government after establishing first contact with the NSO through LintWad. Rebel Virginia has agreed, on behalf of the NSO, to pay the total sum of 15 million and 250 tech to 5 nations of MK's choosing and all other circumstances/details are irrelevant to the matter at hand. I strongly suggest you honour this agreement. [/quote] The Kingdom has spoken.

[quote name='Fernando12' timestamp='1289259264' post='2506714'] The point is take $3mil or $3mil/50tech as compensation and move on. Stop being a bit dumb and stop this extortion. [/quote] A bit late with this negotiation, methinks.

[quote name='HeroofTime55' timestamp='1289253631' post='2506555'] Besides not having any ministers at all, 64Digits does not make a policy of resigning our new members to a life of tech slavery so that the upper tier can grow without bound. I'm sorry to hear that is now new members of MK are treated. [/quote] [img]http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/30/sp-raiders_0499228725.jpg[/img] THE GREATNESS OF THE MUSHROOM KINGDOM!