Re: DIS: Aerica

2012-06-01 Thread Benjamin Schultz
On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 1:13 PM, Pavitra wrote:

> In theory, there's a governmental structure with laws and stuff. That
> should be compatible-in-principle with nomic warfare.
>
> I'm not convinced that war is the way to go, though. I'd rather try
> asking nicely first.
>
>
"Dear Aerican Empire:  We of Agora humbly beg your indulgence as we wish to
invade your micronation.  The favour of a reply is requested."
-- 
OscarMeyr


Re: DIS: Aerica

2012-06-01 Thread Pavitra
In theory, there's a governmental structure with laws and stuff. That
should be compatible-in-principle with nomic warfare.

I'm not convinced that war is the way to go, though. I'd rather try
asking nicely first.

On 06/01/2012 11:43 AM, com...@gmail.com wrote:
> But I've been sitting in the aerican Yahoo group ever since then, and
> it's basically a random discussion forum.  Good luck invading
> that...


Re: DIS: Aerica

2012-06-01 Thread comexk
So was I!

But I've been sitting in the aerican Yahoo group ever since then, and it's 
basically a random discussion forum.  Good luck invading that...

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On Jun 1, 2012, at 9:20 AM, Benjamin Schultz  wrote:

> On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 7:26 AM, Pavitra  wrote:
> I seem to remember that the last time we tried to open diplomatic
> relations with the Aerican Empire, we were rejected on the grounds that
> we were a game rather than a nation. Their website now says: "...the
> Empire welcomes contact with any and all states, whether they are
> soverign states, political excercises, simulations, or games." Perhaps
> it's time to try again?
> 
> P.S. I've (perfunctorily) maintained my Aerican citizenship since then,
> on the off chance that it would somehow turn out to be useful.
> 
> 
> I hope *this* time we don't get rebuffed and start itching for war.
> 
> (Well, last time I was the only one itching for war.)
> 
> It seems to me that initiating contact is not as strong as seeking mutual 
> recognition, which I think was our approach last time.
> -- 
> OscarMeyr


Re: DIS: Aerica

2012-06-01 Thread Pavitra
On 06/01/2012 10:23 AM, Elliott Hird wrote:
> They're really boring. Can't we just invade?

Not easily. They're also really big.


Re: DIS: Aerica

2012-06-01 Thread Elliott Hird
They're really boring. Can't we just invade?


Re: DIS: Aerica

2012-06-01 Thread Benjamin Schultz
On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 7:26 AM, Pavitra wrote:

> I seem to remember that the last time we tried to open diplomatic
> relations with the Aerican Empire, we were rejected on the grounds that
> we were a game rather than a nation. Their website now says: "...the
> Empire welcomes contact with any and all states, whether they are
> soverign states, political excercises, simulations, or games." Perhaps
> it's time to try again?
>
> P.S. I've (perfunctorily) maintained my Aerican citizenship since then,
> on the off chance that it would somehow turn out to be useful.
>


I hope *this* time we don't get rebuffed and start itching for war.

(Well, last time I was the only one itching for war.)

It seems to me that initiating contact is not as strong as seeking mutual
recognition, which I think was our approach last time.
-- 
OscarMeyr


DIS: Aerica

2012-06-01 Thread Pavitra
I seem to remember that the last time we tried to open diplomatic
relations with the Aerican Empire, we were rejected on the grounds that
we were a game rather than a nation. Their website now says: "...the
Empire welcomes contact with any and all states, whether they are
soverign states, political excercises, simulations, or games." Perhaps
it's time to try again?

P.S. I've (perfunctorily) maintained my Aerican citizenship since then,
on the off chance that it would somehow turn out to be useful.