Office of Former President and Gov. DemPGH

[Bacon King]

Yeah, a GM is needed pronto.

When I took office I had this strange notion, based no doubt on the level of partisanship and conflict and oneupmanship and general decline in the game, that by the end of my time in office I would be sitting in my great hall with the queen alone! It's heading that way.

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

I am confident that there is a conspiracy against the President.

[sentinel]

I have offered my services to fill the GM role, when I can re reigster on Sept 19

[DemPGH]

Acknowledged.

Re: Napoleon: He posted something like this: "Unfortunately, I have to step down. Good luck to you all." Rather ominous, but I did see it.

[DemPGH]

Dear Atlasians,

It is my honor and privilege as President of Atlasia to conduct the August Inductions of the Order of the Star of Atlasia. This award denotes notable service by both Atlasians to the game and accomplishments by RL persons that are notable. 

The Order of the Gold Star of Atlasia - Posthumous

Galileo Galilei (Exceptional discovery in the face of brutal oppression)

Charles Darwin (Exceptional discovery that increased human understanding)

Karl Marx (Exceptional contribution to modern philosophy)

The Order of the Silver Star of Atlasia - Posthumous

Sir Francis Bacon (Exceptional contribution to Early Modern philosophy)

King Richard III of England (To correct his wrongly maligned reputation and for taking relatively progressive measures for his time)

The Order of the Gold Star of Atlasia - Atlasians

Afleitch (For prior service to Atlasia and for a consistently thoughtful presence on the forum)

The Order of the Silver Star of Atlasia - Atlasians

Windjammer (For incredible service to the President and the game)

Maxwell (For assistance in editing the Wiki during a time of inactivity)

Thank you.

I will likely conduct one more induction prior to leaving office. I do intend, however, to hand out a full presidential pardon before leaving office, but I will not do so now because it will surely be deemed controversial.

--The President, DemPGH

[Maxwell]

Thank you Mr. President, and as I've told you in private, I will be back on to help out wiki.

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

you goddamn commie

[Cassius]

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[DemPGH]

Alright, I've dispatched FEMA to the Pacific and broadly plan to follow RL events. Like I said, I'm dubious about continuing to pour money into the Pacific, or any region, but I'd like to target homeowners without earthquake insurance and I'd favor grants for such people.

@Snowstalker: Upon leaving office I plan to go into hiding with my sympathizers.

@ Maxwell: You're welcome! Thanks for helping.

@Cassius: Haha, I've read a lot of books and articles sympathetic to him and am a member of the Richard III Society. I've also read a lot on Edward IV.

[Cassius]

I understand, I'm just worried for you. Margaret Beaufort (as pictured from the TV series 'the White Queen) is on first name terms with God himself, and will stop at nothing to destroy any who oppose her son's claim to the throne

[TNF]

Hoffa and Reds are excellent choices, Comrade President. You're doing a fine job. Don't let the haters get to you. Keep up the good work.

[DemPGH]

Dear People,

A special message today from the President on Labor Day:

Without Atlasia's workers asserting themselves and without unions to protect wages and to bargain for measures like just cause, I dare say that that we'd be far less removed from Feudalism than what we currently are. Power and wealth are relative, and when power and wealth are exclusively owned by too few people, the democratic processes that ensure our freedom and moreover, the mobility of our people, are severely threatened.

Democracy and equality have been slowly evolving over recorded time, and I feel that as long as Atlasia's workers assert their voice and we hold in check the corporate, we will continue on the path of progress!

Atlasia's workers have a friend in this President. Enjoy your day off, your friends, and good wine (or your favorite beverage!).

--The President

Hoffa and Reds are excellent choices, Comrade President. You're doing a fine job. Don't let the haters get to you. Keep up the good work.

I thank you, Senator! As I mentioned in your thread, you have my endorsement!

[DemPGH]

Dear Atlasia,

News has reached the President's desk concerning further atrocities committed by ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria).

I will reiterate my administration's priorities in protecting Atlasian interests and particularly Atlasia's borders, and to accurate Intelligence regarding our safety. As such, this President will not invade Iraq and will not engage in sustained military action against entities in Iraq so long as Atlasia is not threatened. Recent history indicates the futility of such an action, and that such an action will only make matters worse.

I hereby declare Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan off limits to Atlasian citizens. I want to issue a general warning that to travel to any Middle Eastern country may represent a significant danger to one's life.

Democracy, like all things, must evolve.

Atlasia should dedicate itself to:

1. Fairness
2. Peace
3. Health

Rest assured that if a threat arises we will respond. But we will not mettle or fight factions so long as I am your President.

--DemPGH, The President

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

So, just so I'm clear, you're excluding engagement even in the case of humanitarian crisis events?

[DemPGH]

So, just so I'm clear, you're excluding engagement even in the case of humanitarian crisis events?

What are "humanitarian crisis events"?

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

So, just so I'm clear, you're excluding engagement even in the case of humanitarian crisis events?

What are "humanitarian crisis events"?

For example, what took place against the Yazidis.

[DemPGH]

I'm not adverse to a humanitarian or rescue operation; I'd hope that it would be bigger than just us participating in it, but I'm not adverse to it. I am, however, adverse to policing the region and invading the country.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

I'm not adverse to a humanitarian or rescue operation; I'd hope that it would be bigger than just us participating in it, but I'm not adverse to it. I am, however, adverse to policing the region and invading the country.

I don't know who would advocate for that level of engagement. But thank you for the clarification.

[Potus]

The existence of ISIS is one big humanitarian crisis...

[Deus Naturae]

A sensible approach, Mr. President.

[windjammer]

Continue the good work DemPGH.


Oh and, thank you for the Karl Marx and Darwin star haha.

[DemPGH]

I applaud Secretary Nix for his detailed and life-like action in Iraq. I will fill in a statement later concerning the broader picture - but rest assured that we are neither occupying nor invading.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

What about the Atlasians who have already lost their lives because of the actions of ISIS? Isn't that grounds for a formal declaration of war? Polnut does bring up a good point regarding the Yazidis and Assyrian Christians. What ISIS has done does constitute a war crime.

[Simfan34]

I've said this to you before, JCL: how do you declare war on a non state entity?

[DemPGH]

I'm not declaring war on ISIS and invading the country - that would be dumb, really. I'm also not at this time going to directly arm anyone, because we have seen nothing but bad come from that in the recent past. I've talked over these issues with Secretary Averroës. Now, next I will issue an exec order that restricts access to a number of Middle Eastern countries and declares others off limits to all except for those under contract with the military or other similar body.

I believe in cutting your losses. If we lose 1,000 people in a futile effort, JCL, I'm not going to risk another 1,000. We really have no business in countries run by Stone Age sociopaths with guns and knives running around hopped up on a sadistic interpretation of a religion. Atlasian lives are not worth that.

Now, I will provide support for victims and bystanders, and Secretary Nix will oversee further strikes intended to weaken ISIS and assist the brutalized.