Op Ed: Eiffelland is either ignorant or crazy
By Guillame Bouleaux, Diplomacy Editor
The recent events have shown one thing that is very clear- Eiffelland is either ignorant of reality or is simply living in a fantasyland. The massive perceived failures of the Eiffellander government to cope and even respond to the actions of the Empire have forced many to re-evaluate the Trier government. We see time and again the failures of the government in Trier to offer a basic understanding or for that same government to accept the new realities. The world no longer sees Eiffelland as an altruistic "leader of the free world". Look no further than the ridiculous and, frankly, sad options given in Al Magrab in their referendum. Not only do we see that this referendum admit to Al Magrab's current colonial status, but it ridiculously offers it the supposed privilege of remaining one. Additionally, the options push Al Magrab into a near vassal status. WHAT DEMOCRACY IS THIS? Even the Queen Emma Isles are under full constituent rights. Yet, the Eiffellanders still view themselves as the harbingers of freedom.
The reaction to the Emperor's interview was sadly kneejerk. Mr. Schmelzer either does not understand the situation or is simply too emotional for his role. Yet, Trier allows him to remain in his post. Why? Is the amount of comprehension in Trier so low as to let him continue on his string of embarrassing failures? Schmelzer rails against the proposed aid packages. First, in his most recent statement, he seems to think that the money is coming out of thin air. Not only is the package created by a democratically elected body but it is also developed by experts. Is Minister Schmelzer so ignorant of the government structure of his own neighbor? How has this man maintained his post. He goes onto ask where this money is coming from? If one reads the proposal, it is from the Imperial Constituent Development Fund. Not only that, but perhaps the good Minister Schmelzer should ask some questions about his own budget. Where is YOUR money coming from for this aid package? Where? The Eiffelland military budget is clearly out of control. I suspect Eiffelland either is unable to do math or is unwilling. One or the other. Which is it?
Which, actually brings us to another point. Eiffelland's government seemingly lacks the basic decency to sympathize with the thousands of Eiffellander workers losing their jobs over a childish boycott. Sure, Eiffellander companies are picking up the slack. But they cannot possibly hope to pick up all of it. What of the pensions? The moves in seniority? All of them gone. And all Trier done has shrug. Which is a common theme. A finger is pointed and all that is done is a shrug and quick denial- even for the most plainly obvious things. One must simply conclude that Trier either is completely out of touch and ignorant or is living in their own heads. I think most around the world are over Eiffellander games. The world is not a game. These are people's lives. Wake up Trier!
By Guillame Bouleaux, Diplomacy Editor
The recent events have shown one thing that is very clear- Eiffelland is either ignorant of reality or is simply living in a fantasyland. The massive perceived failures of the Eiffellander government to cope and even respond to the actions of the Empire have forced many to re-evaluate the Trier government. We see time and again the failures of the government in Trier to offer a basic understanding or for that same government to accept the new realities. The world no longer sees Eiffelland as an altruistic "leader of the free world". Look no further than the ridiculous and, frankly, sad options given in Al Magrab in their referendum. Not only do we see that this referendum admit to Al Magrab's current colonial status, but it ridiculously offers it the supposed privilege of remaining one. Additionally, the options push Al Magrab into a near vassal status. WHAT DEMOCRACY IS THIS? Even the Queen Emma Isles are under full constituent rights. Yet, the Eiffellanders still view themselves as the harbingers of freedom.
The reaction to the Emperor's interview was sadly kneejerk. Mr. Schmelzer either does not understand the situation or is simply too emotional for his role. Yet, Trier allows him to remain in his post. Why? Is the amount of comprehension in Trier so low as to let him continue on his string of embarrassing failures? Schmelzer rails against the proposed aid packages. First, in his most recent statement, he seems to think that the money is coming out of thin air. Not only is the package created by a democratically elected body but it is also developed by experts. Is Minister Schmelzer so ignorant of the government structure of his own neighbor? How has this man maintained his post. He goes onto ask where this money is coming from? If one reads the proposal, it is from the Imperial Constituent Development Fund. Not only that, but perhaps the good Minister Schmelzer should ask some questions about his own budget. Where is YOUR money coming from for this aid package? Where? The Eiffelland military budget is clearly out of control. I suspect Eiffelland either is unable to do math or is unwilling. One or the other. Which is it?
Which, actually brings us to another point. Eiffelland's government seemingly lacks the basic decency to sympathize with the thousands of Eiffellander workers losing their jobs over a childish boycott. Sure, Eiffellander companies are picking up the slack. But they cannot possibly hope to pick up all of it. What of the pensions? The moves in seniority? All of them gone. And all Trier done has shrug. Which is a common theme. A finger is pointed and all that is done is a shrug and quick denial- even for the most plainly obvious things. One must simply conclude that Trier either is completely out of touch and ignorant or is living in their own heads. I think most around the world are over Eiffellander games. The world is not a game. These are people's lives. Wake up Trier!