Celtic Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 My fellow Greenlanders, Each passing day brings something new in the world, and takes something away. It’s hardly a wonder why people are so afraid of change, as the uncertainty of it all is sometimes too much for one to handle. But we accept change, day after day, year after year in the hopes that by our actions we can effect change, and better it for those around us. Greenlanders, welcome to today. Welcome to the world that we, together have built - to what we envisioned and have fought for all these years. This day, above all others is a day on which we must all take a step back from the wars raging across what will become the free world and remember the struggles that it took for us to get this far. Our alliance was not built on umpteen thousand strength nations, nor nuclear weapons, or out of some awful struggle. We were born of ideas – of honour and justice. These served as our companions, and the few of us that formed that young Republic sought out those who shared our values, and together we prospered. Of course, the situations surrounding our birth left many to believe that we were not whom we claimed, and that in fact we represented a fire that had long since been extinguished. Those same people vowed that we would not last a month, let alone a year. A war passed, and the Greenland Republic rose to fight for an ally, not out of personal interest, but out of friendship. The war ended, and there we were. That year we found difficulties all around us, as many did not want to allow the past history of some of our members to remain in the past and even threatened war. That year ended, and there we were. More time passed, and though our existence at that point alone ought to have suggested to any who doubted that we would survive, some were unconvinced. We were forced to use the might of our arms yet again, this time in defence of an ally whose sovereignty had been threatened in a clear act of aggression. We happily marched to our ally, knowing full well that we marched to a war we could not win. The strength of our arms meant little in that war (though they did inflict some pain). The true story of the war was camaraderie. We knew our fate, perhaps from the very beginning, but we did not change our course. Our mission was clear, and we would see it through to the very end of us if necessary. The war ended, and there we were, battered, but still there. Though I’m certain that doubts and speculations about our “true intentions” continue to swirl, their importance, at least to a Republican, or a friend of the Republic ought to mean little. We’ve been through challenges, we’ve seen hard times, but we have persevered. We have survived. And here we are. To those that have doubted us, and to those that would constantly tear at the integrity of the Republic, a Republican, or any of our friends, know this – we’re still here, and we’re two years old. Happy Birthday, Greenland. ~ Additionally, I am proud to announce the latest election results for the Greenland Republic: June 2009 Greenland Republic Government Congratulations to our new Archon, Al; his Vice Archon, Shamedmonkey; and his newly appointed cabinet: Minister of Defense: Virillus Minister of Finances: Kosherness Minister of Foreign Affairs: Ilselu1 Minister of Interior: Acid Also featured tonight, the highly anticipated results of the Minister of Trains election: Archon - 12 Cookavich - 5 Mhawk - 5 Stumpy - 2 Degenerate - 1 And, finally, Electron Sponge retains his post as Grand Admiral of the Iceberg Floatilla. Thanks to all who ran, and to all that voted for making this another successful election. And again, congratulations to the new government. Hail, the Republic! Take Care, Celtic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altarctica Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Another fine example of our characteristically fair and competitive elections. Greenland prevails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosherness Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Truly a great day to be a member of the Greenland Republic. I'm proud to serve as the new Minister of Finance, and lucky to still be GR after all this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacky Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Happy Birthday Greenland Republic Also, o/ competitive and fair elections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Dreadful Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Wise decision with Minister of Trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Z Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Shamed as Vice Archon? That does not bode well for Archon's highlights... Congrats to GR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denial Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Shamed as Vice Archon? Oh dear God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiphosis Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Happy birthday NAAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denial Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Shamed as Vice Archon? Shamed as Vice Archon? Get out of my head, please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhawk Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Minister of trains? what.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurion Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) Oh gawd, you're keeping Shamed around? Happy Birthday, NAAC Edited May 31, 2009 by Aurion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Conrad Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Congrats GR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Remember our roots! The bonds of friendship that brought us this far... Will take us further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamed Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Shamed as Vice Archon? Oh dear God. How is it not known that I was Vice Archon when we joined C&G... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altarctica Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Happy birthday NAAC. January 17th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathias Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Happy Birthday Greenland, and that's a damn fine gov. o/ GR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizziD Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Congratulations to great friends!! :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: Diz. PS: I hereby announce my candidacy for the position of Grand Admiral of the Iceberg Flotilla and for the Minister of Trains position for the July elections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Z Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Get out of my head, please I think perhaps the jam thief may have spiked the tea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosherness Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I think perhaps the jam thief may have spiked the tea! There shall be no jam thievery at our birthday bash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Arsenius Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Nice announcement guys. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agha Petros Elia Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Happy Birthday, Greenland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAkanata Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Yay go us. Also, Minister of Trains election needs more competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacky Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Needs more dispatches. This could have easily made for two or three seperate dispatches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Yvl Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) Happy birthday, us. I still remember the day I heard of our formation... I dropped my old alliance in a heartbeat, for a chance to be a part of something so visibly awesome. An alliance allying with Polaris, with so many of my favorite members? I was on it faster than... than... me on a wheel of brie cheese. Shame I won't remember this day, what with the rum and what have you. Minister of trains? what.... Can I change my vote to this man? He seems to know what he's doing. Edited May 31, 2009 by Prince Yvl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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