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Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy
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Posted - 2012.08.24 08:42:00 -
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Hello everyone, after reading the discussion I thought it might be appropriate to share an old Intaki prayer my father used to tell me when I was a child. I hope you all find as much wisdom in it as I have over the years.
"From body to body your spirit speeds on, it seeks a new form, when the old one has gone. And the form that it takes, is the fabric you wrought, on the loom of the mind from the fire of thought. As dew is drawn upward in rays to descend, your thoughts drift away and in destiny blend. You cannot escape them for petty or great, or evil or noble, they fashion your fate." |
Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.08.25 07:47:00 -
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This week at the Academy we've been covering the Amarr-Jove war. What's struck me about the war, and the battle at Vak'Atioth in particular, is that the Amarrian sense of pride and arrogance often seems to overide Amarrian common sense. History tells of how the empire broadcasted for weeks prior to the battle messages of imperial dominance, proclaiming themselves as God's chosen, and yet despite the outcome of that battle which history tells us was one of the greatest defeats the empire has ever endured, Amarrians still persist in making similar proclamations to this day.
My point is that maybe when it comes to Amarrian/MInmatar diplomatic relations, the reason it so often seems that progress is so slow is partly because of this prideful stubbornness Amarrians display. Perhaps if the imperial crusaders were more mindful of this in their communication, a common ground beyond religious and cultural differences could be realized. Likewise maybe some of those on the side of the Republic could meet the Amarrians half way by being mindful of the possibility that during talks in the here and now, often the transgressions of the past seem at the forefront of their minds. My diplomacy teacher likes to say, "to realize peace now, we must often put aside that which happened then". I think this is especially true when one attempts to hold a person living in modern times accountable for the actions of those who lived generations ago. Which of course isn't to say that both sides do not continue to persist in violent acts against each other to this day.
Anyways that's my take on the diplomatic issues of the amarrian minmatar conflict. I hope I haven't offended anyone, I'm only a student after all and I don't assume to speak from any position of authority.
Those who expect to reap the blessings of-áfreedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it. |
Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.08.25 21:44:00 -
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Rodj Blake wrote:Lastly, you're forgetting one very important thing: those slaves are our property. We have receipts. Receipts signed in blood and notarized by every person who has ever lost a loved one to the reclaimings.
Those who expect to reap the blessings of-áfreedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it. |
Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.08.26 03:30:00 -
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Azdan Amith wrote:Horak Thor wrote:Do you believe it is the amarrians right to reclaim all of new eden? Our "right?" No. It is our sacred duty. For the sake of those who live free as well as for those who have never known freedom, may there always be those who would subvert your so called "duty" every step of the way.
Those who expect to reap the blessings of-áfreedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it. |
Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.08.26 08:32:00 -
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Amaki Mai wrote:When I kept Slaves amongst my ship crews I preferred them to be identifiable as individuals and so they wore uniforms identifying their names, divisions, ranks and time in service. Wouldn't it have been easier to just tattoo a barcode on their face like the Caldari do?
Those who expect to reap the blessings of-áfreedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it. |
Paul Oliver
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.08.28 08:13:00 -
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Rodj Blake wrote:You have failed to denounce the forced silencing of the likes of Abel Jarek, so you have already stood idly by and allowed others to not have the gift of freedom. And it is in the name of freedom of speech that I now ask, has anyone else seen "A Crusader is always Neat and Tidy" and read it as "A Crusader is always in Need of Tiddy"?
carry on 
Those who expect to reap the blessings of-áfreedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it. |
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