Love Conquers? Part VII.

[Rick Elkins]

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

[St Jon]

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.

[Keygen]

"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.

[Rick Elkins]

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

[King Thor]

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.

[St Jon]

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.

[MOBIUS]

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

[Keygen]

"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.

[Rick Elkins]

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

[St Jon]

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.

[MOBIUS]

Jon,

Turn not received!

Please forward turns to Lung till Friday...

Cheers!

[St Jon]

Turn Resent with cc. to General Lung.

Please confirm current email address to which you wish Turns to be posted.

[MOBIUS]

Thks for resend...

Lung's email is lungthetrue@bigpond.com

[Keygen]

"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.

[Rick Elkins]

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