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France: Builds 2 units
Italy: Removes 1 unit
Russia: Builds 3 units
Turkey: Removes 1 unit
Message from France to Turkey
Ali:
I am sorry for the support for Italy against you. I never heard from
you so I had to make the choice that I knew would not be wasted. I
really need a strong Russia and I was also not certain where you stood
against him.
I guess that things are not completely lost. If you are not too upset
with me and will consider writing, I would like to talk about possible
futures. If you just want to write and call me an SOB, I of course
understand that as well. I truly deserve that much. Again, I sincerely
apologize. You are a nice guy whom did not deserve it.
--Prince Boar
Message from France to all
1908 Symposium on Philosophy, Europe and
Everything.
- by Prince Xavier Boar
[Hello, this is Allan C. The reason that there was no
seminar last year is that there was simply no
commentators. With Baseball, Football, Hockey, and
Basketball all going on at the same time, the ESPN crew
were too busy. So the organizers finally got a bright
idea. If ESPN can hire retired sport stars, that they
should look for retired stars of diplomacy. I do not
know much about philosophy, but the former commentators
assure me that Prince Boar really does not either. He
cannot even spell Buddha correctly!]
[Here is the non censored part of the State of the Union
Speech. Quite entertaining if you like social fiction.
Get it, I said social as opposed to science! Oh forget,
I will leave the comedy to the players in this game!]
My dear French citizens. It seems like deja vu. We are
again at war with England. And although our resources
seem greater than the last time, we still have about the
same number of forces defending the homeland. And yet
England is larger than he was before.
We expect the same type of war, with England nipping at
our edges trying to wear us down. This time the Dauphin
hopes to avoid casualties to French citizens by taking a
more conservative approach. We are less desperate,
therefore we must treat French lives as the dear
treasures that they are. But we will always remember the
sacrifice made by our lads in Burgundy in the year 1903.
No matter what happens, we assure you that we will not be
betrayed by Ivy a third time.
[Isn't the intention of any type of fiction to be
entertaining? How did I get myself into this gig?
Besides, I am English and I take offense to... Oops, I
forgot that my contract does not allow me to reveal my
identity. I am just Allan C., anonymous commentator.]
[Here is the philosophy portion of the seminar.]
Philosophy
This years lesson is on the philosophy of Voltaire. He
was often called the Laughing Philosopher. I chose to
speak of him because laughter can help us get through
these difficult times. Probably no philosopher ever
understood better the health-restoring role of laughter
in our lives. It has been suggested that his laughter
might have been his greatest contribution to his and
every age.
All of Voltaire's satirical work was an attack upon those
who took themselves too seriously, politicians, kings,
priests, axe grinders, etc., to those to who considered
other people's ideas as being obviously wrong and stupid.
He is one of the most quote philosopher with such
insights as "think for yourself and let others enjoy the
same privilege"; "It is only charlatans who are certain";
and "common sense is not so common". The latter Ivy was
trying to tell me just a short while ago.
In times of trouble or strife, may we all follow his
example and find laughter to be the antidote.
[Yes indeed, Voltaire spent his life attacking those who
belittled the beliefs and opinions of others. This was
Allan C. and now I am out of here!]
Message from France to all
Sorry for my silence this weekend. I have been busy and
even had to send messages from a different account. But
I can tell you that if you have children, Monsters Inc.
is a cute movie. It was a bit scarier than I thought it
would be, but all the kids did seem to like it. So if
you ever wondered where those monsters in your closet
came from ......
France
Message from England to all
Prince Boar,
You have one last chance. If you (1) pull back your armies from Germany,
(2) agree to neutralize the Mid-Atlantic, (3) return Italy to the Italians,
(4) and especially apologize openly to Russia, Turkey, and Italy for trying
to make saps out of them, then and only then I might, just might, let you live.
Ivy
Message from France to all
>Broadcast message from England in 'titleist':
>You have one last chance. If you (1) pull back your
>armies from Germany,
>(2) agree to neutralize the Mid-Atlantic,
>(3) return Italy to the Italians,
>(4) and especially apologize openly to Russia, Turkey,
>and Italy for trying to make saps out of them,
I was prepared to agree unilaterally to all your
terms until I read the last. For I believe them,
like you, to be good chaps who make their decisions
based on their perspectives. Who am I to tell them (or
you) that they are wrong :-)
>then and only then I might, just might, let you live.
:-) :-)
I guess that I am done for then! :-)
Since you brightened my morning with your humor, let me
try to repay you.
Why did Black Beard go broke?
Because he had to get his pirate crew's ears pierced and
it cost him a Buck-an-ear! :-)
--Prince Boar
PS: This does not mean that I am cheering for the
Buccaneers today. Go Packers (and Steelers ;-)!
Message from Russia to Turkey
Ali,
Might I suggest that you disband A Sev? Since I'm not sure what you're
trying to do at this point, I can't really offer advice, but if you write, I
will
respond.
Nick.
Message from France to Turkey
Ali:
I assure you that I am not trying to make a sap out of
you or anyone, as Ivy suggested. I am sure that he wrote
it in a moment of frustration, so I certainly will not be
upset by it. I choose to look at it as if he was joking.
I hope that I was correct.
Still waiting for your nasty letter. I hope that sap is
the worst word you will use. :-)
--Prince Boar
Message [from Russia] to all
This pause is brought to you by the Observers at 'vgfp_titleist' who
encourage you to submit end of year statements. Analysis and speculation is
welcome even from Powers whom have forgotten that this is the Full-Press,
rather than to No-Press, Tournament (yes, you Turkey), or from Powers
already eliminated.
France: BUILD Fleet Marseilles
France: BUILD Army Paris
Italy: REMOVE Fleet Greece
Russia: BUILD Army Warsaw
Russia: WAIVE
Russia: WAIVE
Turkey: REMOVE Army Sevastopol
Centers
England: 7
France: 11
Italy: 7
Russia: 6
Turkey: 3
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