The Wartime Gazette - People Mobilize for Victory

[Kazmr]

The People's Republic Shall Stand Firm



Accompanying Documentary on the People's Liberation Army

Comrades! The revolution is under siege!

In the ten months since the October Revolution, we have faced countless attacks from the bourgeois, maddened by the resounding success of our worker's state. They have spared no expense, digging up entire canyons for dirt and draining lakes for water to arm their industrial-scale mudslinging machines. They have predicted with ever changing opinions that our fall is just around the corner. They have attacked one Lazarene after another, only to hold them up as some relic of a bygone era when it suits their needs. And yet here we stand, mighty as ever and carrying the red banner ever forward. In ten months we have forged a community from citizens new and old, carved out alliances with those who once stood against us, and proved that the devious words of the criminal classes have no sway. But we now face our mightiest challenge yet.

In recent months, our fellow sinker Osiris has taken a nosedive into insanity. This region we once held close ties with, one whose the announcement of a return to stable government by Lord Ravenclaw is still one of the most lauded posts on our previous forum and who even offered military support in times of transition, has turned into little more than a front with which to assault Lazarus and her allies.

They have claimed that our people bore them insult; perhaps endless shifting alliances have stolen Cormac's sense of humor. Is old Karpathos not known for his sarcasm and wit? Is an idle jab, in the gameplay forum of all places and in response to an insult to our own community, now tantamount to bloody murder?

The answer is clearly no.

They have claimed that we have harbored those who have done their own region ill, yet has our regions policy for time immemorial not been to be a place for a second chance, and what is more do they not do the very same? How can Cormac, one who couped the region itself, forget that Douria, his own Vizier, has been involved in more regional chaos than just about any man? Or that his cabinet-man and present banner-holder of the anti-Lazarene cause NES has admitted that his main cause in Lazarus was to keep the region inactive so that it would not present a threat to his scheming clique? Is Lazarus the world's sole region responsible for taking in repentant masses?

The answer is clearly no.

They have claimed that we mean to do them harm, and yet for all of their mean endorsement levels have we once lifted a finger with our allies to strike them?

The answer is clearly no.

They have claimed with shrill whines that our move to a more secure forum is nothing but a purge or posture, not knowing the facts of our region any better than they know the toil of the fields or the factory floor. They do not know that Hobbes attempted to force our admins into real world legal contracts, an absurdity on this site. Nor do they realize that he wanted non-Lazerenes, raiders at that, as global mods with access to the most secure forums of one of the foremost defender regions. They do not even comprehend the fact that he stated in private that the opinion of the government didn't hold any weight in his determination of who should hold administrative positions, on a forum whose license was paid for by Milograd (who still holds the license). Have we done wrong by attempting to secure our community from an encroaching and power-hungry forum administration?

The answer is clearly no.

They have even tried to claim that treatied allies moving to the defense of our region, in anticipation of their own declaration of war, represents some turn towards fascism. Is defending your friends now the sole domain of evil?

The answer is clearly no.

In no uncertain terms, we are appalled by the Fraternal Order's wanton acts of aggression and tireless manipulative lies against our region, and yet we shall stand strong; a mighty rock withstanding the encroaching sea, a great wall withstanding endless hordes of barbarians, a united people withstanding the attempts of the oppressors to return us to enslavement. And we know that we do not stand alone: even now our allies are gathering their strength to stand at our side, willing to stand strong against the numerous raider and imperialist threat.

The coming days shall be a time of reckoning for Lazarus, but we have no doubt that our region shall emerge victorious.

In the words of the eternal Vanguard, Chairman Milograd:

"All reactionaries are paper tigers. In appearance, the reactionaries are terrifying, but in reality they are not so powerful. From a long-term point of view, it is not the reactionaries but the people of Lazarus who are really powerful."

[Todd McCloud]

It's been done.

[Xoriet]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31FSj7RuqGU

Dear god, WHY?! It was bad enough when Lazarus linked it at the World Fair! I'll never get that tune out of my head now!

[Kazmr]

It's been done.

But not with this much elan

[District XIV]

This be remind me of this

[Venico of Venico]

[18:43] <+DYP> PRL was a mistake

Yup, sounds like your former citizens have the same confidence you do.

[Consular]

Urgh, whether your reasoning is logical or not is annoyingly hard to determine, since you've doused it in the usual communist bullshit that makes it a pain to read.

[Todd McCloud]

It's been done.

But not with this much elan

I dunno. I remember the TSP could had a lot of vigor.

[Solorni]

It's pretty disappointing when you hear about the issues the PRL has from its citizens, and the response is instead of structural and social reform it's blaming other people for its issues and pretending to be a victim. Sounds like the only solution is more propaganda and more suppression.

[Venico]

I'm pretty sure The Proletariat Coalition thought it's commie BS would keep it safe too. Buuuut we all know how that's working out for it.

[Cormac A Stark]

Yawn. The same tired fauxmunnist propaganda from the People's Republic. Kazmr rolled out from inactivity to try to salvage the wasteland that his own failures and those of his successor dictator have created.

The days of the irrational, dictatorial regime in Lazarus are numbered. Your words ring hollow and are laughable to anyone who has been paying attention. The plain fact of the matter is that Lazarenes are voting with their feet in numbers that would alarm any rational, democratic government, but the irrational dictatorship of Lazarus can only be bothered with pursuit of their own self-interested agenda. In pursuit of this end they will take any action they deem necessary against the people of Lazarus, and as a result there is no democracy, no rule of law, in Lazarus, only the rule of the Chairman's iron fist.

The Osiris Fraternal Order is committed to returning Lazarus to her people. The regime that is occupying Lazarus is interested only in maintaining power for their own selfish ambitions and aims, and those of interregional cosmopolitans. We'll see who ends up on the right side of history.

[Ikania]

It's pretty disappointing when you hear about the issues the PRL has from its citizens, and the response is instead of structural and social reform it's blaming other people for its issues and pretending to be a victim. Sounds like the only solution is more propaganda and more suppression.

You know who wanted social and structural reform? Llamas. For that he got kicked out. Down with the PRL!

*snip*

I'm of a mind to move to Osiris right now, you guys sound fun.

[18:43] <+DYP> PRL was a mistake

Yup, sounds like your former citizens have the same confidence you do.

Oh yes. We are very, VERY confident in our ex-rulers.

[Solorni]

The People's Republic Shall Stand Firm Ridiculed

Fixed the title of the speech.

[Detective Figs]

... perhaps endless shifting alliances have stolen Cormac's sense of humor.

It's funny you should mention the shifting alliances of Cormac while holding near and dear your comrade who, in the course of a year couped TSP, was a Black Hawk, was NPO, founded PRL, and then became Archchancellor of the FRA. In a year. And I think he's a great guy, still.

Why is it Cormac is the poster boy for switching sides? There are others who have switched just as often, if not more.

[Kazmr]

This be remind me of this

They do look rather snappy in those uniforms.

Urgh, whether your reasoning is logical or not is annoyingly hard to determine, since you've doused it in the usual communist bullshit that makes it a pain to read.

We in the PRL believe in a post-logic society; what need is there for reason in a worker's paradise?

In all seriousness, its a shame that people still can't get over our theme; every other piece in NS is doused with plenty of rhetoric and community humor. I don't hear you complain when Malice RPs their announcements, or when TEP misspells the word cake.

But not with this much elan

I dunno. I remember the TSP could had a lot of vigor.

We try

It's pretty disappointing when you hear about the issues the PRL has from its citizens, and the response is instead of structural and social reform it's blaming other people for its issues and pretending to be a victim. Sounds like the only solution is more propaganda and more suppression.

Lets see... citizens who think that the way to democratic reform is a coup? Quite reliable sources these little birdies of yours!

Yawn. The same tired fauxmunnist propaganda from the People's Republic. Kazmr rolled out from inactivity to try to salvage the wasteland that his own failures and those of his successor dictator have created.

The days of the irrational, dictatorial regime in Lazarus are numbered. Your words ring hollow and are laughable to anyone who has been paying attention. The plain fact of the matter is that Lazarenes are voting with their feet in numbers that would alarm any rational, democratic government, but the irrational dictatorship of Lazarus can only be bothered with pursuit of their own self-interested agenda. In pursuit of this end they will take any action they deem necessary against the people of Lazarus, and as a result there is no democracy, no rule of law, in Lazarus, only the rule of the Chairman's iron fist.

The Osiris Fraternal Order is committed to returning Lazarus to her people. The regime that is occupying Lazarus is interested only in maintaining power for their own selfish ambitions and aims, and those of interregional cosmopolitans. We'll see who ends up on the right side of history.

Need some coffee Cormac?

I wasn't exactly rolled out from inactivity, mind you. It is summer after all, work and vacation tend to leave a bit less time for NS Just happen to have a break from that at the moment.

I haven't really seen too many people leaving. A few who, as I said earlier, decided that the way to bring about 'democratic reform' was a coup, and DYP who is a legitimate shame to see go, but people come and go all the time.

Also, how many times have you brought up these fabled 'people' of Lazarus? I've never, ever heard you actually name one of them

[Kazmr]

The People's Republic Shall Stand Firm Ridiculed

Fixed the title of the speech.

Good one!

[Consular]

We in the PRL believe in a post-logic society; what need is there for reason in a worker's paradise?

In all seriousness, its a shame that people still can't get over our theme; every other piece in NS is doused with plenty of rhetoric and community humor. I don't hear you complain when Malice RPs their announcements, or when TEP misspells the word cake.

TEP misspelling cake is certainly not the same as writing... whatever this was supposed to be. But anyway, probably because Malice and TEP don't write in illogical propaganda constantly - and indeed don't use it as a shield to justify actions they take. Or maybe I just never got over your choice of an oppressive, corrupt, and murderous regime as a regional theme.

[Ikania]

Lets see... citizens who think that the way to democratic reform is a coup? Quite reliable sources these little birdies of yours!

Kaz, you have this really mixed up.

Group of people want democracy. Llamas is leader. Someone leaks this info (glares at Lenny). Funk takes it as a threat to his power and deposes the leader of the group simply because he was going to petition for a more honest and democratic government.

Only AFTER did I propose a coup, which never took place because I realized it wasn't worth it, so I grabbed some popcorn and sat back to watch the PRL crumble.

[Kazmr]

TEP misspelling cake is certainly not the same as writing... whatever this was supposed to be. But anyway, probably because Malice and TEP don't write in illogical propaganda constantly - and indeed don't use it as a shield to justify actions they take. Or maybe I just never got over your choice of an oppressive, corrupt, and murderous regime as a regional theme.

Just pointing out that its part of the fun we in the region have with each other. We enjoy it, our friends enjoy it, no need to kick over our sandcastle because you refuse to have fun

[Karpathos]

Lets see... citizens who think that the way to democratic reform is a coup? Quite reliable sources these little birdies of yours!

Kaz, you have this really mixed up.

Group of people want democracy. Llamas is leader. Someone leaks this info (glares at Lenny). Funk takes it as a threat to his power and deposes the leader of the group simply because he was going to petition for a more honest and democratic government.

Only AFTER did I propose a coup, which never took place because I realized it wasn't worth it, so I grabbed some popcorn and sat back to watch the PRL crumble.

I remember when people said the same about TP. You can sit in the waiting room with CG,

[Consular]

Just pointing out that its part of the fun we in the region have with each other. We enjoy it, our friends enjoy it, no need to kick over our sandcastle because you refuse to have fun

Unfortunately, I'm the kind of person who enjoys watching sandcastles fall down.

Edit: Especially oppressive, undemocratic sandcastles with annoying rhetoric.

[Ikania]

Kaz, you have this really mixed up.

Group of people want democracy. Llamas is leader. Someone leaks this info (glares at Lenny). Funk takes it as a threat to his power and deposes the leader of the group simply because he was going to petition for a more honest and democratic government.

Only AFTER did I propose a coup, which never took place because I realized it wasn't worth it, so I grabbed some popcorn and sat back to watch the PRL crumble.

I remember when people said the same about TP. You can sit in the waiting room with CG,

I have no idea what you're talking about.

[District XIV]

Just pointing out that its part of the fun we in the region have with each other. We enjoy it, our friends enjoy it, no need to kick over our sandcastle because you refuse to have fun

Unfortunately, I'm the kind of person who enjoys watching sandcastles fall down.

Who doesn't? It's better to see what can be built with the remains than holding onto a crumbling structure.

[Ikania]

Just pointing out that its part of the fun we in the region have with each other. We enjoy it, our friends enjoy it, no need to kick over our sandcastle because you refuse to have fun

Unfortunately, I'm the kind of person who enjoys watching sandcastles fall down.

Going in my sig

[Solorni]

I remember when people said the same about TP. You can sit in the waiting room with CG,

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Karp is using outdated references again. It's a common theme for some reason or the other