Turn 134 --> Comrade Thor
I have looked into the heart of Tomas de Torquemada, and I believe that inspite of being a foreigner, he is still a good man. His views on whether global warming actually exists deserve further consideration.
Greece acknowledges that the health of our planet is of the highest importance. In light of this, we intend to commission further studies of the environment. After all, we would not want to base any irreversible decisions on junk-science!
It has been noted that the last 3 days here have been cool and comfortable, prompting Vice-President Cheyneyopolous to pause from dictating another report encouraging further strip-mining and comment that he thinks the idea of global warming is hogwash! In spite of this, the world can expect an unbiased look from Greece at whether this dubious proposition even exists.
It should be known that Greece is not made up of tree-hugging leaf-kissers, but instead, level-headed proponents of a free-market solution. With this in mind, we see an opportunity for a new form of global trade, in which nations who fall below a designated level of polluting may sell the difference to other nations whose pollution levels are higher. The market always knows best!
Of course, pollution is too negative a word, and we prefer to think of it as the harmless byproducts of a healthy economy. In fact, perhaps we should be celebrating it!
Xenophon
Turn to Madrid.
Dearly Beloved,
I do plead that my Spanish and Greek Children should consider the possibility of ecological damage being caused by heavy industry. Until the facts become clear there must surely be good cause for the exercise of caution for the potential Global disaster that could result does not bear thinking of.
Blessings Unto All,
St Jon, Humility amidst Pride.
“Quid latine dictum sit, altum videtur”
- Anon
"I though the strong one would be more wise and would give first among the rest the good example. Reduction of pollution does not necessary means reduction of production. It means the constuction of anti-polluting mechanism when available and "Conservation" should be the primary target of the Scientists of the most powerfull researcher, the Spanish. And it should be given to the rest nations free of charge. Aslo new polluting constructions like "Oil Refineries" and "Airports" should be limited to the absolutely necessary and always with a companion of a "Recycle Center".
It is unacceptable, the less "developed" nations suffer natural disasters like river aberrances, minor or major floods or destruction of farms from ultraviolent rays because of the other's pollution!
Messurements for the reduction of global pollution must be taken from all of us as soon as possible!"
King Constantine
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Turn 135 to Stavros.
Turn 135 --> Comrade Thor
My advisers have warned me that there may be a perception among the people of Greece that my government has forged alliances with industrialists, while ignoring the environment. Furthermore, world opinion seems to be heavily on the side of conservation. Therefore, as I am a seeker of consensus, I will reach out to my friends in other nations, and seek to find ways to reduce pollution.
Xenophon, the bridge builder
Turn to Jon (long back)
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The last Australian city has finally been captured. Unfortunately the civilian losses were tremendous.
Either way, we announce the end of our campaign against the Australians. The Incan nation shall now pursue the path of peace and economic development.
King Thor
Turn to Madrid.
Beloved Children,
Can this be true? Have love and peace returned unto this torrid World? My heart, though heavy with grief for all the innocent souls to have perished, leaps in delight at the thought of an end to bloodshed.
Let such a disaster never occur again! I offer myself as servant of the cause of peace and to this end invite all remaining heads of state to Paris where surrounded by the aura of my limitless love a Treaty of Everlasting Peace can be signed. I shall even let all the signaturies kiss my ring, an honour bestowed upon few, as a reward for embracing the 'one true path to salvation'.
I beg of you all that a collective lowering of military readiness should take place as a gesture of goodwill. For far too long has France stood alone 'At Peace' but hopes that her prosperity and the high standard of living enjoyed by her people will serve as an example of what can be achieved without recourse to cordite.
Though your sins were many and your punishment just you are still my Beloved, if Wayward, Child Morant. Your final act of repentance and contribution to charity has moved me to grant you absolution and allow you to be buried in sanctified ground.
Love Unto All,
St Jon, Purity amidst Perfidy.
“Quid latine dictum sit, altum videtur”
- Anon
Correct me if I'm wrong, Brother Jon - but Breaker Morant still seems to be at large in his mountaintop fortress of Tamworth...
Unless someone has also taken that city too...?
As for the ills of the World, whilst still to be convinced of the effects of global warming - Spain has reduced pollution significantly across the Castillian Reich due to a change in policy direction. Perhaps this might go some way to appeasing the doom mongers of this World?
On the subject of standing down of the World's forces, as a progressive nation Spain will be more than happy to reduce he military readiness to 'on alert' in two cycles when the Globe Sat is built. In support of her generous action, Spain hopes that the other nations can see to it that they also follow suit in helping to promote everlasting peace!
CREDO
Tomas de Torquemada
Spiritual Leader of the Castillian Reich
"The Australian city of Tamworth will fall to Welsh hands soon. Troops are on their way to the last city ruled by Braker Morant. In Tamworth have gathered the last supporters of the Australian tyrant so the Welsh troops will be ruthless to them and will turn this city to dust to ensure that no friend of the corrupted tyrant will survive!
I congratulate Tomas for his generous gesture of reducing pollution in Spanish cities. I hope this policy continues.
As for the military readiness we are still waiting Lord Thor's answer on the issue. The Welsh cannot reduce their rediness while our neighbors having army near our cities do not do the same..."
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Turn 136 to Stavros yesterday.
Turn 136 --> Comrade Thor
Efforts have begun in earnest to reduce pollution in our highest production cities. Soon, the results will be tangible for all the world to see.
While critics of my administration have suggested cynical motives on my part for this turnaround in policy, I would suggest that I am merely demonstrating my flexibility. That these critics have suddenly disappeared should in no way be suspicious to the populous, as they will surely turn up someday. Perhaps they all decided to suddenly take a trip abroad. But I welcomed their criticisms, as I will welcome all other dissent to my policies. For freedom is the essence of our society!
We agree with our friends in Wales that prudence dictates waiting for word from Inca before lowering Greek military readiness. But we are perfectly willing to take this action in the interests of global harmony.
Xenophon
Turn to Madrid.
My Beloved Children,
Why must you find cause to doubt eachother? Have I not shown you the light and the way by remaining at peace when all others around me sought only the path of conflict?
Unpossessed of any military at all, save a few ancient irregulars, France has prospered confident in the honesty and integrity of her close neighbours. I love them as brothers and cannot believe them capable of falsehood or wanton aggression. France is but a lamb but she knows herself to have no wolves as neighbours.
Blessings,
St Jon, Faith amidst Doubt.
“Quid latine dictum sit, altum videtur”
- Anon
Jon,
Turn not received!
Please forward turns to Lung till Friday...
Cheers!
Turn Resent with cc. to General Lung.
Please confirm current email address to which you wish Turns to be posted.
“Quid latine dictum sit, altum videtur”
- Anon
Thks for resend...
Lung's email is lungthetrue@bigpond.com
"The Welsh are pleased with the decision of the Greek leader to persist in his original idea of reducing his pollution to contribute to a clean planet."
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Turn 137 to Stavros.
Turn 137 --> Comrade Thor
I again sense the presence in our world of the legendary General Lung!
General, may I send you a few cases of fine Greek wine to show our admiration for your many successful exploits?
And a new Peace Treaty has been signed, as the world continues on the course toward Peace, Love and Understanding. And as the ancient Greek philosopher asked in his song, "what's so funny about peace, love and understanding"?
Xenophon
Turn to Madrid.
My Beloved Children,
We welcome unto our Flock the 'Legendary' Field Marshal Lung. No man purer of soul or gentle of nature have I ever had kiss my ring. My spiritual, albeit politically misguided, brother chose well his deputy.
The befouling of our planet is indeed an issue that needs must be addressed. Spain must surely follow the Greek lead and seek to lower her outflow of contaminents! France is an agrarian nation and therefore produces no pollution, the Welsh but a primitive stone age tribe but the Inca are a beacon to us all. Long possessed of the Technologies to build corrupting devices they have chosen Gaia first!
Blessings Upon You All,
St Jon, Sensitivity in an Unfeeling World.
“Quid latine dictum sit, altum videtur”
- Anon
...ever had kick your arse, more like itOriginally posted by St Jon
We welcome unto our Flock the 'Legendary' Field Marshal Lung. No man purer of soul or gentle of nature have I ever had kiss my ring.
Mobius hasn't been befouling the land again, has he?The befouling of our planet is indeed an issue that needs must be addressed. Spain must surely follow the Greek lead and seek to lower her outflow of contaminents!
Anyway, it's a pleasure to be back
Hey Lang, be gentle with the Australian citizens of Spain.
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Turn 138 to Stavros.
LANG??Originally posted by Keygen
Hey Lang, be gentle with the Australian citizens of SpainWho the hell is Lang?
He sounds like a spy or something
Turn 138 --> Comrade Thor
In a decision that has sparked controversy, the Ministry of Defense (MOD) announced today that they had lowered the war readiness of Greece. Already, thousands of soldiers are traveling homeward, to the great joy of their friends and family. However, others warn ominously that the world is still a dangerous place, and that Greece must remain vigilant.
Still, even critics of the decision acknowledge that the move can be quickly reversed, and that Greece has a formidable fighting force, should any international trouble erupt.
A spokesman for the MOD stated that whether military readiness remains at reduced levels largely depends upon whether the rest of the world joins Greece in this peaceful action.
(From an article in today's Athens World News .)
Turn to Madrid.
My Beloved Children, I can see that two of my neighbours have adopted more peaceful stances so I would ask 'why so not you?' of the Spanish and Welsh.
Little changes in the peaceful land of France with her Factories working night and day to produce a sufficient supply of Papal Medals and religious icons.
Despite all the good words, I am disturbed to see that neither Spain or Greece have sought to reduce their pollution and that even the Inca are contributing to the ever worsening state of our planet's eco-system. Mend thy ways, misguided babes, for elst will soon come a day of dark reckoning!
Love Unto All.
St Jon, Innocence amidst Worldliness.
“Quid latine dictum sit, altum videtur”
- Anon
Turn 139 to Rick.
We echo the desire of the French High Priest. We too would wish to see the Welsh and the Spaniards lower their military spending as no enemies remain. The lowering of your military spending will allow you to spend more on the building of infrastracture and public improvements projects.
As far as our opinion on Pollution goes. It is an inevitable byproduct of the industrial revolution. However, its ill effects on the environment are beginning to show, and we urge the Greeks and the Spanish to reduce the pollution that their industries are spewing out. Pollution cannot be eliminated, however it must not be allowed to occur in excess.
Chairman Thor, of the Incan Republic.
King Thor
Turn 139 --> Comrade Thor
Efforts to reduce pollution are indeed underway in Greece. For those who may be doubters, proof of this endeavour should be apparent in several cycles.
Xenophon
[Meant to post late night]
The People of Spain again prostrate themselves before the sublime image of General Lung for his expert stewardship...
As for concerns over pollution and military readiness, Spain feels aggreived that her gesture in cutting her pollution output to below that of Greece in one fell swoop has already been quickly forgotten. Spain is about to implement further measures with which to attempt to slow down these greenhouse gases in the imminent future - perhaps then the World will show some gratitude, instead of sniping on about a condition with little scientific proof. Indeed, many Spanish resorts are reporting that the rather like this increase in temperature...
As for the position of the Inca, Spain feels that before exhorting others to reduce their pollution Inca herself should lead by example and switch to a more conservationally minded government other than Communism.
Lastly, Spain has reduced her military readiness to 'On Alert' after seeing the token of trust exercised by our neighbours the Greeks
CREDO
Tomas de Torquemada
Turn to Madrid.
I delighted at the general reduction in global tensions. My Flock can sleep easier in their beds as a result.
I acknowledge the enormous efforts made by Spain in attempting to reduce it's Pollution but would beg that there should be no slackening in this worthy endeavour. It is, however a matter of concern that now Inca Pollution has begun a steep rise as well.
Bleesings Upon All,
St Jon, Friendship in a World of Emnity.
“Quid latine dictum sit, altum videtur”
- Anon
There has been great rejoicing all over Spain as her sons and daughters return from the old Australian front!
Only a token defensive force has been left outside Perth, and have moved further away from the Welsh frontier so as not to unduly worry our powerful Welsh neighbours and asks that Wales maintains this cordiality by not manning this newly created buffer zone between our two great nations...
Spain also notes with satisfaction that, apart from Wales, all other nations have stood down from war - Spain trusts that Wales will also join the rest of the World once the last Australian citizen of Tamworth has fallen. Spain would like to remind the Incan Nation that this is the second straight cycle that two of her SOLs have been trespassing in Spanish waters - perhaps they are confused as Perth is no longer Australian, but a part of the Greater Spanish Reich!?
Lastly Spain notes with a grim satisfaction that of all the major industrial powers, her pollution output showed the smallest increase - although not agreeing with environmentalist assertions that Global Warming is indeed caused by the industries of humankind, Spain is so far alone in implementing swingeing cuts in production...
Perhaps the others would like to put their words into action!!?
CREDO
Tomas de Torquemada
Turn 140 --> Comrade Thor
Greece is pleased at the number of nations who have joined us on the path to a more peaceful world, and have hopes to soon see our Welsh friends embrace this philosophy. In this spirit, we have accepted a Peace Treaty sent to us by the friendly people of Tamworth! Thus ends our war with Australia.
Greek physicists have now arrived in several cities to witness what they have wrought, as the first energy plants to harness the power of the atom prepare to go online. There is every expectation that these plants will help lower Greece's pollution in a significant way, and great resources are being deployed toward their construction. As an extra benefit, newly unemployed soldiers from our now smaller army are finding work as technicians at these plants. But it is believed that the plutonium byproducts will be difficult to store on Greek lands, and we ask whether any other nations would be willing to act as depositories for these radioactive substances for ....ummm.... the next ten thousand years, or so?
Xenophon
"The Welsh have lowered their military readiness already. We estimate that no higher readiness level is required to break the last resistance of the Braker Morant's supporters up to the mountains North of Melbourne.
Divisions rised for the war against the Australians will remain in the greater area of Sydney-Melbourne-Botany Bay for precaution reasons only and should not raise worries. The lowest readiness level possible proves it.
Welsh environmentalists are pleased with the great steps been taken by both Spanish and Greeks for the reduction of global polution. Bigger steps must be made though but it will take some time..."
King Constantine
My esteemed friends,
There is no need to be concerned about Incan Pollution. Indeed, we have noted that the pollution level is on the rise, and we are taking steps to curb this growth in pollution. It must be kept in mind that pollution is one of the drawbacks on the communist idealogy that we follow to the book. It is unfortunate that it is so, however we must follow the communist ideology for the sake of the Incan people.
We would also like to point out to the Spanish and the French that our toxic emissions are significantly lower than theirs even though we are communist. It is like telling a person to stop killing flies while you yourself go out and murder hundreds of humans. Any decrease in pollution by us will be but a drop in an ocean. We already pollute so little that it is virtually impossible to reduce it beyond this point without it having adverse effects on the living standards of our people.
This is a peaceful world and We take you all as close friends. As brothers we must work to lower pollution to a point where it no longer threatens our future. We understand that the Spanish and the Greeks will always pollute more than us due to their sizeable industrial complexes, however I do believe they can take steps to lower their pollution to more reasonable values.
Chairman Thor of the Incan Republic.
King Thor
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